Mascara -Annabelle - Le Big Show
solidcake 9/9/2012 11:36:00 PM
Holy heck, talk about perfect mascara. Length and volume. Separates. It actually does it all and you don't have to mess around with it. Apply and go. Creamy texture, easy to take off with makeup remover. So happy I found this little gem. Reminds me of Lancome Hypnose mascaras at a fraction of the price. New HG mascara.
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Cleansers -Neutrogena - Night Calming Cleansing Wipes
solidcake 9/9/2012 11:31:00 PM
I don't have overly sensitive skin, but these wipes fried my face up. I always use the other Neutrogena ones with no problems, and got these to try as I figured I'd like the scent. Wow, wish I had known what would happen. I always remove my makeup first with a wipe, then cleanse as usual with whatever soap I'm using at the time. Was using it maybe 30 seconds by the time I felt the major stinging. Ran to the sink, immediately washed it all off but it was too late -- complete face was red, and up close it wasn't just redness -- a million little red blood vessels all over my face. Little red spots everywhere. This is two days later, and just starting to fade away now. Foundation covers it mostly, but it still hurts. Was actually waiting for skin to peel. These things are sick. I've been using Neutrogena products for at least ten years now, probably much longer. Very disappointed. I'd hate to see somebody sensitive try these.
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Blush -BeneFit Cosmetics - Dandelion
solidcake 6/29/2012 9:46:00 PM
I love this. Instantly brightens up my whole face when I put it on. I love that it's so faint yet really packs a punch -- the light pink on my pale, ghostly face is great, this is one of the only blushes I can wear without looking like I got hit with the makeup shotgun. I kind of don't like the box it comes in just because it seems hard to get at the product in the corners, but this is minor. Expensive, yes, but it's lasted me.. I don't know, a year or so, and I use it almost every day.
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Eye Shadow -MAC - Paint Pot in Painterly
solidcake 6/29/2012 9:39:00 PM
This is a HG of mine. I have tried other bases or primers or whatever (UD, NYX, etc.) but this is by far the best. I cannot go without it now. When I use this, (which is everyday), my eyeshadows just DON'T crease, ever, even if I've been going for over 12 hours working in the hospital and hit the gym afterward. I have had the same jar for over a year now with tons left. Bang for your buck there. I have really pale skin and veiny eyelids, and this covers them up perfectly. I have tried it on friends of mine with darker skin tones and it blends in perfectly and has worked just as well on them. I really can't go without this product now. I've tried a couple other colours but this is the main one I can't live without because it blanks out my discolorations, sucks up all the eyeshadow I apply, and makes it last for eternity. Must have.
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Makeup Brushes -MAC - #217 Blending
solidcake 6/29/2012 5:54:00 PM
My first MAC brush. I literally ran home and tried it out and stared in amazement at what was happening -- perfect blending with MUCH less effort than it ever took with my Ecotools brushes, perfect application, lots of shadow, not as much fallout.. I was hooked on MAC brushes after this. Seriously, if you are thinking about investing your dollar in a brush, make it this one, as it has so many uses. I've since moved on and graduated to other brushes, but I still will always love this one. A must have for your collection.
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Makeup Brushes -MAC - 224 Tapered Blending (Windshield Wiper) Brush
solidcake 6/29/2012 5:46:00 PM
My favourite blending brush. I love my 217, yes, but this brush is the one I would choose if I could only have one. You can use it with nothing on it to fix up an eyeshadow mishap, or use it to fluff out colour around the crease. I also use it for contouring. Love it. You can literally blend out anything with this thing. I use it every day.
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Makeup Brushes -MAC - # 239 Eye Shader Brush
solidcake 6/29/2012 5:41:00 PM
I love this brush. Didn't think a shader brush was necessary, then I bought this and realized the impact a high quality brush has on your makeup. Really packs the colour onto the lids, and I use it to smudge/line sometimes if I'm hurrying, because it's stiff enough for that, but not so much that it doesn't apply colour nicely. Washes great. Worth the purchase because it will give your makeup more bang for your buck.
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Makeup Brushes -MAC - #219 Pencil Brush
solidcake 6/29/2012 5:35:00 PM
This brush is a must if you are an eyeshadow kind of person. I use it almost daily to line my lower lashes, and it's great for packing colour into the crease. It's also good for smudging out your eyeliner. I love it. Honestly, I didn't really use it at first, but now I can't go without it. Washes beautifully, too. Get it, it has so many great uses.
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Eyeliner -Annabelle - Smudgeliner
solidcake 3/29/2011 11:18:00 PM
These are the best eyeliners I can find in a drugstore. They glide on so smooth and pigmented without a fight. I pretty much got them in every colour when the DS had a big old sale on Annabelle stuff. Out of Rimmel, Revlon, Maybelline, PF, CG, L'Oreal, HC, NYC, WnW, Almay, Bonne Bell, NYX.. these are just the better eyeliner for me. HG all the way. I don't really use the smudge tip handle thing too often. I tried the Smoothliners as well, but I find the Smudgeliners more luxurious and creamy. AND IT DOESN'T COME OFF ALL DAY!
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