Liquid -Make Up For Ever - Mat Velvet PLUS Matifying Foundation
pintsized 10/29/2011 2:00:00 PM
Doesn't break me out. Good color match, I think I wear this in 30. Amazing finish, I look sooo flawless with this on. Long lasting, especially if I set it with powder. Overall this is one of my best purchases ever.
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Eyeliner -Make Up For Ever - Aqua Liner #13 Black
pintsized 10/29/2011 1:38:00 PM
Just put in my order for two more (13 and 12). When I first bought the 13/Black one I was skeptical. I have very very oil eyelids and even MAC's blacktrack smudges after 4 hours. So I figured it was time I revisited a liquid liner. The pigmentation and color quality are amazing. Don't forget to shake it! This way all the pigment gets mixed up and you get a rich and opaque black. I only need to draw a line once to get a full intense color. When I went to the beach over the summer I put this on just for fun (seriously, what makeup can withstand hours of salty water? I'm a tomboy and I PLAY) and guess what? It actually held up! By the end of the day a bit of it had crumbled away but that wasn't until after like..8 hours of riding waves? I was amazed. And from that point on I realized this is the liner for me for life. As for how long this will last you..I bought it in May and now that its the end of October/beg of November I'm putting in another order cause I ran out. So it'll last you about 5 months (give or take) with daily use. Reading the other reviews, I'm a bit surprised by the low ratings. I think maybe this liner is best for those with very oily lids...otherwise if you have a dry eyelid it'll probably crumble fast. I don't experience any crumbling myself until after about 10 hours. As for the felt tip, I think its nice quality. Other reviews have mentioned it being very scratching but I haven't noticed anything. If you have thin eyelid skin maybe stay away? I don't have particularly thick eyelid skin though. Anyway, this is holy grail. MUFE you hardly ever disappoint.
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Eyeliner -MAC - Fluidline Eye-Liner Gel in Blacktrack
pintsized 2/19/2010 11:23:00 PM
[Edit 10/29/2011] After about a year and a half I'm still not finished with the jar! At the very least, and this is a conservative estimate mind you, theres still 1/4 of the gel still left over. Problem? Its really dry! I can still use it but it makes application a little slower so I might try to re-hydrate it with that water glycerin mixture people talk about or I'll have to suck it up and buy a new one. Still one of my favorite liners though! [/edit] Wow..I don't have to use primer under this! My everyday makeup routine is just..eyebrow powder, eyeliner, and curled lashes with my shu. I am so glad I can cut out having to use primer..soo glad. Its an extra step that I don't want to deal with made possible by this gel liner. I was really skeptical that a simple gel liner could stay on my eyes this long without transferring/traveling to other parts of my eyes. It actually DOES smudge at the corners after about 4 hours..but considering my oily eyes and how badly other liners smudged (think..wow did she just draw circles around her eyes with a crayola?) this is an eyeliner among eyeliners! I also didn't want to fork out the money for this (yes i am super cheapo) but after using it for like 2 months now, and hardly making a dent...well lets just say I'm thinking of this as an investment with GREAT returns. I also like the packaging..I know..what? Its in a jar! When I use my brush to dip it...it'll dry up!! Ok I've only had for two months so I can't say for certain it won't dry up...but whenever I have the cap unscrewed I just flip the jar upside down on the table. I don't have an issue with packaging because how else would I use the brush to apply the liner? I don't get what people are saying when they say "watery"..its pretty cream/gel like to me(good color payoff/pigmentation too!). I likey. Will repurchase again.
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Lotions/ Creams -Origins - Gloomaway Grapefruit Body Souffle
pintsized 2/19/2010 11:12:00 PM
Technically I didn't buy it. It came free with my purchase. I like the scent very much. Smells exactly like grapefruit, right down the bitter/sour "aftertaste". BUT..it doesn't moisturizer. And after checking the price of this thing..well you'd expect it to moisturize wouldn't you? I really like applying it to my arms/legs after I shower..or whenever I feel like it ya know?..but it just won't moisturize. It'll feel really emollient for like 5 seconds and then your skin just kind of goes back to being dry and asking for some body lotion. Kind of disappointing but I'm glad I didn't pay for it. Definitely won't be purchasing this ever.
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Moisturizers -Olay - Complete with SPF 15 Lotion
pintsized 2/19/2010 11:06:00 PM
I am reviewing the old formulation, I have one bottle of it left. I hear they will put back the old formulation back onto shelves sometime in the spring! I use this in the mornings when I am either at home or not going to be getting a lot of sun (walking from car to work, car to class, etc). It moisturizes wonderfully and I apply a good sized amount (1/4 teaspoon I think?) I don't measure but I definitely am NOT stingy about the amount of product I use, and at this price..who wouldnt? Olay is just awesome and considering the amount/price and the effectiveness of this lotion..man I just LOVE it. It also doesn't cause me to breakout which is HUGE PLUS. I will buy it over and over.
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Treatments -Unlisted Brand - Cellnique Pro Sebum Gel
pintsized 2/19/2010 10:57:00 PM
On my second bottle of this. The product is a clear gel that feels 'refreshing' (the tea tree and eucalyptus oil) when you apply it to your skin. The first month I applied it twice a day to my t zone with just one pump (if there was any residue left on my fingers I would apply it to the rest of my face. My nose and pores looked really clean in just two weeks. I was AMAZED. I couldn't believe it! When I stopped using it the blackheads came back slowly so I know its this product that works. For maintenance (after using it twice a day for a month) I just use it once a day at night only. It IS expensive at $55 for just 30mL/1ounce but I feel its worth the price because it keeps clogs and blackheads in check and gives me a more clear/clean looking face. I ordered from their website and they have free international shipping so I'm pretty happy about that. They also ship by DHL, whose shipment tracking is very precise/timely. I also like that they send you coupons as well as samples of their other products to try...wish I could review their advanced bio renewal masque..its the only clay mask I used. Anyways, after I finish this bottle you can bet I'll be purchasing another one (going through the first bottle was fast for me since I applied twice a day for a month but once I got into maintenance mode I'm finding it lasts longer than the first bottle).
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Moisturizers -Garden of Wisdom - Fruity Meow Meow! Facial Lotion
pintsized 1/29/2010 11:46:00 PM
I've repurchased this 3 times now. It doesn't break me out. It moisturizes. It sinks into skin. Its definitely not greasy looking when applied on skin. I can only wish they made a more moisturizing version (same product that dries less down to matte?) for wintertime (even though i used 3 bottles over summer, fall, and winter with no problems). I really like this stuff. I only wish it were sold in stores. HG? For me, probably.
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Treatments -Garden of Wisdom - Manuka Honey
pintsized 1/29/2010 11:42:00 PM
I bought all the women I knew a sample jar of this stuff. Its awesome. It heals and really DOES work on my pimples. I was VERY skeptical in the beginning but my skin responds very well to this honey. When I feel a big cystic TOM pimple coming on, I slather on this stuff and it shrinks down to nothing (about 80% of the time). Overall I really love this stuff and I will buy it over and over again because it works very well for my skin. My friends have reported that they love it too.
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Misc Beauty Tools -Shu Uemura - Eyelash Curler
pintsized 12/30/2009 12:07:00 PM
Whoa. I had no idea your eyelashes could be curled so high and stay curled for SO LONG. HG. I can't believe I only just got one. Thank goodness I won't be missing out anymore. 19.50 might seem expensive but it seems pretty cheap to me since I use it every single day.
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Treatments -E.L.F. - Professional Shine Eraser
pintsized 7/24/2009 5:31:00 PM
I have about 6 of these stocked up. A dollar buys you 50 sheets. I have never bought any other blotters because I am NOT going to pay good money for a grease soaker. Especially when this works so well. You'd be crazy to pay $10+ for 'designer' blotting papers when these are available instead.
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Moisturizers -Korres - Yogurt Cream (Yoghurt Cream)
pintsized 7/24/2009 5:26:00 PM
I would maybe buy this product again. It has a great smell. Its in a jar. The texture is very nice, its a light creamy product, not thick at all. It hasn't made me breakout which is nice. I bought it because it was silicone free and silicones are in a LOT of moisturizers. Overall it really isn't too bad. Its very moisturizing and my skin seems to like it just fine. **edit** It has linalool...I definitely wont be repurchasing.
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Moisturizers -Korres - Honey Thyme Moisturizing Cream
pintsized 7/24/2009 5:21:00 PM
I got this as a sample and I was really excited to try it out. So that night I washed my face and got ready to put it on. What I first noticed was the texture..very creamy, but kind of grainy and not so soft. After rubbing it between my hands it softened up and the grains were gone. When I put it on my face the FIRST thing I noticed was the smell. And let me just say, I'm not too particular about product scent. But this was BAD. It stinks SOO bad. At first I was like..it'll go away, I can tolerate it. But after rubbing it in my face..3 seconds later I just couldnt take it anymore and I ran (yes, RAN) into the bathroom to clean it off. GROSS. I think it might be very moisturizing and good for you. But I wont know because the smell is SUCH a turnoff. Please smell this before you buy it, or get a sample!!
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Eye Primer -Urban Decay - Eyeshadow Primer Potion - Original (UDPP)
pintsized 7/23/2009 8:55:00 PM
[edit 10/29/2011] Ok I'm eating my words now cause I just bought a tube of the stuff! I'm really glad the packaging has changed and now I can use it without worrying about product getting wasted. Yay! [/edit] Overall its a 2 because it does WORK. Price is 5 because I cannot justify paying that much for shitty product packaging. Packaging quality would be a 0 if I could give it that. I had this product for one week. On the last day I used it, I stuck the applicator back inside the tube and the product start oozing out from the bottom, and I didnt even notice until soo much oozed out that it dropped on my foot and got alll over my carpet. The stain is still there!!! Needless to say I returned it to Sephora (thank god!). Just dont buy it, TFSI is better and it comes in practical packaging!
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Eye Primer -L'Oreal - De-crease Eyeshadow base
pintsized 7/23/2009 8:46:00 PM
I think if your lids aren't too greasy/oily this would probably work for you. My HG is TFSI. And this just cant compete. Save the money and buy TFSI.
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Eye Primer -Too Faced - Shadow Insurance, Anti-Crease Eye Shadow Primer
pintsized 7/23/2009 8:43:00 PM
[edit 10/29/20110] After using both products for a bit longer I have to say that they both have their cons and pros. I would wear TFSI on days when I don't wear eyeshadow (or intense eyeshadow) and just liner. Day when I want to have super staying power I wear the UDPP. Guess that first UDPP bottle must've been faulty. [edit] HG. Dump that stupid UDPP! This has equal performance but WAY better packaging. And let me tell you why. My UDPP after one week...leaked. I dont know what happened but one day I used it and I felt something on my foot. It was the primer potion leaking out the bottom when I stuck the applicator back in! With this, you dont have to cut the bottle in half or whatever. And its such a pretty minty blue/green tube. I really like it, and its not expensive considering how much you'll be using and how long it'll last.
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