Makeup Brushes -E.L.F. - Studio Small Stipple
Lionessque 4/13/2013 12:22:00 AM
This product is pretty amazing. Ive never seen a stipple brush this small before. I use to either apply or blend out my concealer. I plan to use it to apply my highlighter. Other than that...AMAZING!
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BB Cream -Garnier - BB Cream Miracle Skin Perfector for Combination to Oily Skin
Lionessque 2/1/2013 1:11:00 AM
PURE PERFECTION... This is probably the BEST bb cream that I have ever tried in the market. The oil control is one of a kind. I actually mix it with my l'oreal true match w6 to make it last longer and LOVE LOVE LOVE. I will also try mixing it with other foundations as well. I have worn it on its own and the color is dead on, bulls-eye. The consistency is watery/runny but very light. Not thick and creamy like the first version. The coverage is also pretty good for a bb cream and very easy to blend on the skin. It offers a matte-semi-matte finish with spf 20 (even though it does not say on the box). Finally, a bb cream for combo/oily skin types that actually WORKS! @_@v PROS: - oil free - lightweight feel but offers buildable coverage - multi function - blendable - amazing oil control - spf 20 - sleek tube - generous amount CONS: - needs better packaging - more colors
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Pressed Powders -L'Oreal - True Match Super-Blendable Powder
Lionessque 12/31/2012 3:52:00 AM
HEELLLLLOOOOOOO... ive been searching for the perfect touch up powder for the longest time. there were times when i thought i had it, but no. now im sure i do. its so silky and light, and never gets cakey. its super fine as well and doesnt alter the color of my foundation. sometimes i use it alone or on top of bb creams and its still great. it doesnt smell and literally gives my skin the perfect finish, not mask like. its kind of a semi matte finish. not only that, give it a moment to sit on the skin and mix with ur natural oils and it will look wonderful. the packaging is nice and small not bulky but the design is a bit inconvenient for touch ups on the go but i can get used to it because it works so well. hg for me! <3 PROS: - very blendable - finely milled - silky texture - color stays true - never cakey - good oil control (blot oil on face with tissue first then apply with patting motion or use a brush) CONS: - odd design with packaging, can be akward when touching up
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Liquid -L'Oreal - True Match Super-Blendable Makeup SPF 17
Lionessque 12/31/2012 3:36:00 AM
WOWWWZZERZZZZ... im super surprised with all the low rating on this product, but then again, everyone is different. its either a hit or miss. other than that, the name says it all. you are bound to find ur true match. it may take a few tries because there are so many colors, which is great, but can be overwhelming. i love how they really broke it down to the basic skin tones catagories: warm, neutral, cool. as long as u can find ur undertone, ull be fine. although, ive always known myself to fall under the neutral category, for some reason, i ended up matching perfectly with W6. my face and neck are lighter than the rest of my body, which i like to match my foundation to, so i guess my face and neck is warm lol. anyways, it blends like butter and silk mixed together, a heavenly consistancy. im super oily, and this is one of the foundations in my kit that can actually stand up to that. u know when ur super oily and some foundations dont last and kind of seperate on ur face and break down? not this baby =) its great how it has a decent amount of spf, not too much, not too little. its super buildable as well and never gets cakey or feels heavy either. i also love how its oil free and fragrance free as well. PROS: - super blendable - color stays true (no oxidizing) - spf 17 - oil free - fragrance free - feels light, never cakes or settles into fine lines - staying power is phenomenal CONS: - if not careful, packaging can get messy
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Concealers -Maybelline - Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles
Lionessque 12/31/2012 3:13:00 AM
AMAZING... i dont have dark circles but i love the bright-eyed look. i ended up purchasing the illuminator, which is more pinky, and the neutralizer, which is more yellowy. i adore both but i use the neutralizer more because i am more warm yellow toned. the illuminator i use for my inner corner for eyes and brow bones, or if i want more brightness. it blends like butter, never gets cakey, and never creases on me. i recommend using an eye primer to increase longevity and smoothness. a little goes a long way. i dont mind the applicator, i just wipe with a tissue after every use. just dab dab dab and blend with fingers or a brush. PROS: - buttery silky texture - covers and brightens well without feeling cakey - convenient packaging - no creasing - lasts forever - very blendable CONS: - applicator may be unhygenic, so be sure to wipe after each use to minimize contamination - cant wash applicator
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Pressed Powders -Rimmel - Stay Matte Powder- Sand Storm
Lionessque 11/19/2012 2:46:00 AM
I've searched for a touch-up powder... high, low, to the four corners of the Earth; Yet I have never ran into a powder quite like this. The performance is amazing, considering that I have THE MOST OILIEST SKIN IN THE WORLD. I could literally make CRISCO rich... LoL! Anyways, here's the verdict: PROS: - NEVER oxidizes, alters the color of my foundation, or leaves an ashy-ness veil on my face (big one for me) - blots oil beautifully and actually LASTS - 14g of product for $7 (what a steal...!) - has a warm tone that matches mine (SANDSTORM) - never gets cakey or chalky throughout the day (8hrs I've tested) - looks MATTE but not FLAT - fragrance isn't too overwhelming (nice n' soft) CONS: - packaging is not your traditional touch-up powder case, kind of a pain to open and hold both pieces when you're trying to touch-up (RIMMEL please fix that...) - no mirror - no compartment for a sponge Other than that RIMMEL, props to you all and this HG product... Just work on the packaging please =)
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Mascara -Annabelle - Le Big Show
Lionessque 11/8/2012 1:28:00 AM
Wowwwwwwwzzzzzerzzzzzz!!! This is the BEST mascara I have ever used! I have tried many, from high-end to drugstore and nothing compares to this baby. My high-end HG mascaras are Make Up Forever Smoky Lash and Lancome mascaras and my HG drugstore mascara was Maybellene Black Drama, but this blows all of them outta the water! If it wasn't for MUA and seeing all the great reviews here, I wouldn't have found this HG mascara! PROS: - non clumpy - full on volume, length AND curl in less strokes - amazing bold black colour - nice thin nylon bristle brush (so you can really get in each lash) - cute packaging - GREAT PRICE - no flaking everrrrr - works beautifully even WITHOUT an eyelash primer! WOW CONS: - nada
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BB Cream -Annabelle - bb cream
Lionessque 11/3/2012 4:00:00 AM
Amazing bb cream ive tried. from drugstore to high-end this is a keeper! im super oily and most bb creams dont last, even with powder, but this is different! PROS: -amazing oil control -great lasting power -spf 15 -good for sensitive, break out prone skin -sleek packaging CONS: -2 shades available -spf smell
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Powder -Sephora - Microsmooth Foundation Powder
Lionessque 9/14/2012 2:04:00 AM
I use this to finish off my foundation application all the time. It gives a beautiful radiant semi matte finish. PROS: -looks natural, not too matte -baked formula, can use wet/dry -doesnt feel heavy -non irritating CONS: -no mirror -packaging looks cheap -a touch pricey
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Treatments -Clean & Clear - Persagel 5% Benzoyl Peroxide
Lionessque 9/14/2012 1:54:00 AM
PROS: -prevents future breakouts -minimizes present breakouts overnight -non greasy light texture -quick absorbtion CONS: -may cause dryness if not paired with a good moisturizer
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Pressed Powders -Physicians Formula - Youthful Wear Cosmeceutical Youth-Boosting Mattifying Face Powder
Lionessque 4/25/2012 10:31:00 PM
This stuff is my new HG blot powder! So glad I decided to try it!. I'm quite tanned and most translucent touch-up powders leave a light cast, even if applied with a light hand. I love how it does not alter the color of my foundation, since most touch-up/blot powders do for me. I am also IN LOVE with the color of the packaging, since purple is my favorite color! Plus everytime I whip it out to touch-up, all the ladies ask me what it is because the packaging is sooooo attractive in color! Awesome product for touch-ups, especially for combo/oily skin! @_@v
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Powder -Palladio - Wet/Dry foundation
Lionessque 4/25/2012 9:57:00 PM
I've tried quite a few foundation powders out there, from drugstore to lux brands. I decided to give this one a try after seeing the lovely reviews about this product. I dropped by at my local Sally Beauty Supply and found it there, although the color that I was looking for (Everlasting Tan) was sold out -.- I ended up going with 'Neroli Bronze' which was one shade darker. I tried it both wet and dry format and it seemed a little bit dark =/ So I ended up going back to Sally's and exchanged it since they had 'Everlasting Tan' finally. The coverage was amazing both wet and dry. I use it with 'Philosophy's The Present' primer, buff it on with a kabuki brush, then take my beauty blender and wet it with water then seal it with the dampness. The finish is amazing! Lasts all day too! I didn't have to touch up as much either! Only complaint is the color range, not that many choices for all you ladies out there. It was a tiny bit lighter on my but I just slap on my bronzer and i'm good to go for the day! Love it!
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Primer/ Corrector -Philosophy - The Present Clear Makeup
Lionessque 4/25/2012 9:38:00 PM
If you've got SUPER OILY skin and are looking for that HG primer to help keep your make up from doing the 'slippity-slide' all day long, this is it! I heard the amazing raves about this product and I can't believe the score here on MUA is only 3.5ish! =( Well maybe some of you ain't using it right =P You really gotta wait that 2 minutes for it to dry! I wait more than that just to make sure ;) I've been hearing from quite a number of reviewers that it sits well with powder forumlas. So far, I've only tried it with powder/mineral format because that is my weapon of choice =P I have yet to try it with liquid format in the future when I decide to swtich. I highly recommend to all you ladies out there looking for a primer that is really effective, especially for combo/oily skin types, since makeup just tends to dissapear into oblivion for us ladies.
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Hair Styling Tools -Remington - T-Studio Pearl Curling Wand
Lionessque 1/22/2012 5:53:00 PM
holy smackkk... a curling wand that actually produces curls that HOLD! yeah, i've been on the hunt looking for a curling wand. i wuz soooo close to getting the sultra bombshell then i saw reviews on this product on MUA. so i gave it a try... PROS: -actually produces curls that HOLD -its a steal for the price -heats up super fast -fast and easy to do curls w/o the annoying clamp -comes with a FIVE finger glove, not THREE -.- -swivel cord CONS: -wish the barrel was not a cone tip -wish i found the 1" to 1 1/2" instead but couldn't find it anywhere
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Self Tanners -Jergens - Natural Glow Revitalizing
Lionessque 1/21/2012 4:08:00 AM
hg bronzerrrr!
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