I definitely wouldn't say that this is truly waterproof when comparing my past waterproof mascaras, but I like the volume it gives to my short lashes. I usually layer this between applications of a more waterproof, lengthening mascara. I also appreciate how the rigid-bristled wand combs my lashes too. In all, I wouldn't repurchase because there are better volumizing mascaras out there …Read more
With super short Asian lashes, I wouldn't go as far to say that this mascara is "waterproof", but it definitely stays on through a tough workout or humid environment! I usually use this in conjunction with a more volumizing mascara, because this one enhances length a bit more, and this mascara holds a curl wonderfully! The brush does a great job of grasping all of your lashes, but …Read more
Since the last review they have definitely changed the packaging, and then possibly the formula. Nonetheless, the product in the second photos is the one I am reviewing.
This is an amazing hair serum, the best I have ever tried (and I have tried everything from Paul Mitchell to Neutrogena)! It's a bit pricey, but for the amount of product, it's a great value. Note: this is NOT a …Read more
I got this as a gift from a friend in the color "Ashton", which is a lovely burnt mauve. Since I didn't pay for it, my expectations were low, but this is a very nice liquid lipstick! It doesn't settle into the lines or corners of my lips, as long as I use a lipliner beforehand. For a normal day-to-day look, I dab a small amount on my lips and press them together, then apply …Read more
This is a wonderful and very pigmented drugstore eyeliner! When I pair it with a good eyeshadow primer + a layer of pressed powder, it lasts all day and doesn't fade...in fact, it works even better than my pricey Tarte clay pot gel eyeliner. On my oily, monolid eyes, I have found that it doesn't transfer or smudge; if anything, the color will just fade.
I also like the color and its …Read more
More like a moisturizer/cream, this has worked wonders for the oily parts of my face! Per the instructions, I put this on my T-zone after cleaning and toning, and then use a different moisturizer for the drier parts of my face. It initially leaves a little of a tacky feel, but this is replaced by a nice smoothness. The product also has a lovely, light scent that is vaguely fruity and does not …Read more
First of all, thank god I got this at Marshall's for $14 instead of the full $42. For the shade selection and pigmentation, it's not worth more than a drugstore palette. Some of the shades look wonderful on me, and paired with my Too Faced Eyeshadow Insurance primer, they appear bright and last all day...after about 3-4 layers, that is. The problem with the palette is that for its few …Read more
Man, I really wanted to love this eyeliner because it was advertised to me as a "Holy grail for long-lasting eyeliner seekers!". Well, two obstacles: I have very oily skin/lids, and I have monolid / small, hooded eyes. I've been searching for an adequate eyeliner since I've started wearing it in middle school.
For just a wing or flick without long strokes across the …Read more
This is a super popular brow tint kit online so I'm surprised there's no product review for it here! Having evolved from using beard/mini hair dye kits on my brows to tint them (don't do it, it's bad for your skin!), I found this gem for $15 on Amazon and haven't looked back since!
PROS:
- Inexpensive: $15-16 USD for a full kit, including 20 capsules (with …Read more
Though it is a great cleanser that doesn't disrupt the skin's natural moisture barrier (this may be the 'film' that some users are experiencing), I wouldn't call it "balancing". My skin is still more oily on my forehead and nose than on the edges of my face and cheeks. But I think that 'balancing' the skin is a difficult task for cleansers to do; I use …Read more
