Mascara -BeneFit Cosmetics - They're Real
iamjoelle 5/11/2013 5:39:00 PM
Got this as a free sample from Sephora; makes my lashes look very long and full. 4 stars because its very difficult to get off, leaves a stubborn waxy coating on my lashes no matter what I do. Maybe I'd buy it ..hard to say as I didn't purchase this--I'm pretty devoted to my $4 NYC mascara.
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Powder -Hourglass - Ambient Lighting Powder in Dim Light
iamjoelle 4/2/2013 5:34:00 PM
This stuff is incredible! It gives your skin a subtle, radiant and flawless finish; with this in your purse it's POOF instant mood lighting and seriously blurs skin imperfections. A little goes a long way; you really only need a light veil over the face with a fluffy powder brush. I'm an NC30-NC40 depending on the season and this review is for the Dim Light version. It is pricey but worth the $45 USD in my opinion.
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Moisturizers -Palmers - Night Renewal Cream
iamjoelle 1/31/2013 2:51:00 PM
Upon entering into my late 20s I was after something with retinol in it for nights, and this cream works beautifully. I put this on right after using my Clarisonic brush and wake up in the morning to glowing, soft skin. Plus at $9 USD you really can't beat the price! I prefer it to the RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream. The one thing I will say is it can make my skin feel a bit raw if I use it every night, so I do every other night. Also important to wear sunscreen during the day as retinol can react with the sun. I use SPF 30 (Cere Ve Facial Moisturizing Lotion). Will repurchase!
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Mascara -Rimmel - Glam'eyes lash flirt
iamjoelle 8/31/2012 12:15:00 PM
This is my favorite mascara out there! I have naturally long thick lashes and this makes them look like falsies. I think the secret is the comb brush; when I apply I slowly wiggle the brush from side to side. Once that's dried a bit I layer on another Rimmel mascara--the Volume Accelerator formula for my second coat. After letting that dry I switch back to the Glam'eyes Lash Flirt to separate them----creates a beautiful fan of lashes.
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Lipstick -NARS - Lipstick in Dolce Vita
iamjoelle 8/31/2012 12:02:00 PM
A neutral-pink shade that's like your natural lip color but better. The formula is creamy and non-drying. It is a bit pricey, but worth the money spent.
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Styling Products -TRESemme - Instant Heat Tamer Spray
iamjoelle 8/31/2012 11:17:00 AM
I am a flat iron/blow drying addict and this product saves my hair from feeling like straw. I am bi-racial with thick curly hair past my shoulders and am constantly straightening it. The Instant Heat Tamer spray smells great and helps to detangle my hair post-shower. After all my work with the hot tools is done my hair feels silky and smooth with very little breakage. Plus you can't beat the price!
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Lip Gloss -NARS - Belize
iamjoelle 6/28/2012 3:26:00 PM
Beautiful pinkish nude color, my basic go to gloss. This is perfect for work everyday or for going out at night with heavier eye makeup. A bit pricey at $24 but worth the investment. All the pigment without the stickiness of a MAC gloss.
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Liquid -Maybelline - Fit Me Foundation
iamjoelle 6/5/2012 3:31:00 PM
I switched to this foundation from L'oreal's True Match because that formula felt heavy and mask like. FIT me is the same idea but feels much lighter leaving your skin with a dewy finish. Coverage wise it gets the job done, and they have an excellent range of shades (210 works for my light-medium skin tone). I like that the covereage is buildable and the cost is very affordable. The drawbacks are that it does have the tendency to migrate over the course of the day; so I'd suggest a primer--it doesn't really last without one. And it can make you look greasy. You need to use blotting papers or carry around the bottle for touch ups. I'm thinking about switching to a more matte foundation for the summer.
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