Review on: Foundations - Liquid Loreal true match foundation
I have this in C1 and N1 and blend to get the right shade. It's ok, imo, but I won't purchase it again, the coverage and finish didn't quite do it for me. I did like the bottle though, makes it easier to see the true color at the store.
Pros: Didn't break me out
Cons: Price, finish left something to be desired.
I first bought this in 04, it quickly became my go-to lipstick. The color is like a neutral/mauve and looks great on my already very pigmented lips. The formula is smooth and long lasting, I don't find it drying either. I have purchased at least 5 tubes of this stuff lol.
Pros: Not drying, long lasting, great value
Cons: None
Review on: Foundations - Crème Max Factor Pan Stik Foundation (in general)
So I'm on my 4th or 5th stick of this stuff, its the only foundation I have ever bought more than once. I keep buying more expensive things like MUFE, MAC, and Lancome but I keep returning them and going back to my pan stik. I have acne prone skin and this has never caused me to break out. Its creamy, easy to blend, lasts all day and always looks fresh. I started wearing it when I lived in humid Louisiana and my skin looked radiant, now that I have moved to the desert that is Las Vegas....my skin still looks radiant! I really love this stuff. HTH!!
Review on: Eyes - Mascara Helena Rubinstein Extravagant Mascara
I always wanted to try this brand cause Paula Begoun mentioned it in her book of how superb this mascara is...Well I finally ordered it from Strawberrynet.com. Let me tell you SHE WASN'T LYING...THIS IS ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC..IT DOES ALL IT SAYS IN THE DIRECTIONS...I would definitely buy this product again..Just upset that Helena Rubinstein's products aren't sold here in USA..Could say it reminds me of Fibrewig(Imju) Mascara...
Pros: REALLY LENGTHENS...
Cons: 31.00 is alittle steep. But to me it's worth every dollar.
Review on: Foundations - Liquid MAC Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15
I have a friend who just raved and raved about MAC Cosmetics so I gave in and decided to try one of their foundations. From the get go I was not impressed. The makeup artist picked a color that was way too dark and I ended up picking out a lighter one myself and applying it with them watching because my skill was better than theirs. Even the lightest one was a little too dark making it hard to blend effectively into the jawline. Like an idiot I thought it was just the harsh store lighting but color looked worse outside! I echo many reviews in saying that this product is very yellow!! Not for us pale girls at all! Coloring issues aside it does provide nice coverage for a short time, but I found that it tends to slide around and clump together if you don't reapply powder several times a day. I am sad to say that I would NOT recommend this product, and I had such high hopes!!!!
Review on: Primer/Corrector Rimmel Fix and perfect primer
this is my second favorite primer. i usually use ultima primer but this is alot like it .. i has color too it but if you let it dry / put your foundation on it doesnt show. I always put foundation on .. I neVERR ever go outside without it but this product made me feel comfortable without it. It does even out my skin ( im a nc 25 in mac foundation) and it hides my huge pores , you can barely see them with this ! i love it !
Pros: smoothes out skin , evens it out and it minimizes pores. its around 5 bucks! and for a small package it last a long time.
Cons: not really a biiig tube. lighter skin tones may not like it because of the color it comes out of the tube.
Review on: Primer/Corrector Ulta Ulta Professional foundation primer
i dont know how well this worked on other people but i hated it . the only thing i liked was the bottle itself. i have acne prone skin i break out alot so a primer for me is important. My skin tends to either be really really dry or really oily. This product made me break out a bit, it was fairly greasy and it didnt dry good. If i had kept the reciept i would've returned it.
Pros: its on sale most of the time for $13.50 or buy one get one free. Nice bottle.
Cons: greasy / oily. takes a while to dry. not a good primer.
Review on: Primer/Corrector Ultima II UNDER IT ALL Make-Up Perfector
i love this primer its the best that i have tried and ive bought it over and over again. its the only product ive EVER sticked to . it has color to it but once it dries you cant see it
Pros: spf 25 , affordable. last a while. its creamy . doest dry skin. you can wear it alone. uva /uvb protection from the sun. smoothes out and evens out skin .
Cons: it does last a while but not whole lot. i have to cut the tube once i cant squeeze any out to get whats left in it ( a looottt)
Review on: Foundations - Powder Merle Norman LUXIVA® Purely Mineral Makeup
merle norman -luxiva - purely mineral makeup.. i like it , its OK but nothing great about it . if you have dry skin i wouldnt recomend it .. the coverage is ok ... not like bare minerals. its not creamy like BM..
they have a limited amount of colors..if i remember correctly they dont have a dark skin tones its all lighth skin tones.
.."A Loose powder foundation made exclusively of pure minerals. It provides flawless, buildable coverage with a luminous finish. Non-caking. Non-clogging. Oil-free. Fragrance-free. "
Pros: it doesnt contain bismuth oxychloride like bare minerals wich makes some people itchy.. its a HUGE amount compared to bare minerals. itll last you a long time.
Cons: its kind of chalky .. not good on dry skin. limited amount of skin colors.
Review on: Eyes - Eye Liners MAC MAC liquid eye liner
mac liquid eyeliner is the best eyeliner i have EVER tried.. i have tried so many . . from drugstore brands to high end ones.. i recently tried using clinique liquid eye liner and dont like it as much .. mac eyeliner just glides all in one stroke i love it .
Pros: easy to apply
Cons: some people may not like felt tip eyeliners
Review on: Eyes - Eye Shadows Lancôme Colour Focus, Click
I got this shade in a color focus quad and I love it. These shadows are so pretty and blendable. The only issue is that they don't have much staying power for their price tag. I'd say it last about 6 hours with primer and melts off even faster w/o it. I wouldn't repurchase again, because I feel they are too expensive, but if you have a miracle primer they are great!
Pros: very pretty, blendable, smooth
Cons: not much staying power, pricey
Review on: Foundations - Crème Graftobian Hi-Def Creme Foundation
I am so very pleased to have discovered this foundation. I ordered the Warm #1 palette from Camera Ready Cosmetics. It contains five shades, and from those five, I was able to determine that Vixen and Temptress (they even have cool names) work best for my skin tone (Prescriptives Vellum to MAC 35). This stuff is silky, goes on like a dream, and, in my opinion, provides great coverage while still looking natural. I don't feel like it's necessary to wear a concealer with it. I powder after applying, but it's matte enough on its own that I bet you wouldn't need to. I've ordered the full sizes of Vixen and Temptress from CRC. I consider this one of the best foundations this 41-year-old has ever used. I will not be switching back to overpriced department store lines again!
Pros: Beautiful coverage, great staying power, blendable & easy to use. Wide selection of colors to choose from.
Cons: You'll probably need to order online.
Review on: Eyes - Eye Shadows Milani Runway Eyes Wet and Dry Eyecolor
I found nothing wrong with this product. The shadow themselves have a glittery top layer, I don't know what that's about, but once you remove the top layer, it is more shimmery than glittery. They have great staying power I'd say they lasted at least 6 hours without any fading, but stay on for pretty much all day.
Pros: staying power, pretty shades
Cons: maybe to glittery for some
Review on: Foundations - Liquid Make Up For Ever HD Invisible Cover Foundation
When I was in NYC at the end of July, I schlepped over to the MUFE store from Penn Station in the brief time I had before I had to catch the A train to JFK just so I could try this foundation. Of course, my color was sold out but they gave me a sample. Can I just say love? The first couple of times I tried it, I used a foundation brush and it didn't come out that great, plus it flaked on my chin. Turns out the flaking was from a sunscreen I've been using. With a good primer, this stuff stays on really well and with a Sonia Kashuk elliptical sponge it applies beautifully (I stipple). One of the things I *love* about it is that when I apply it, I don't look like I'm wearing foundation -- it looks like my skin. It also looks amazing in photographs. MUFE has created a very wide range of shades in this foundation, too, which is great. If I actually start getting wedding clients, I'm going to be buying this for foundation.
Pros: Looks like my own skin only better, very lightweight feel, photographs well, beautiful in person...
Cons: Expensive! Also, without primer it doesn't look as good, but isn't that true of most, if not all, foundations?
Review on: Foundations - Liquid Make Up For Ever Face and Body Liquid Foundation
I used Face & Body foundation for my wedding and I've worn it both before and since. Every time, it's stayed on until I take it off. The only problem is that I need to do multiple coats because it's so sheer. It looks like my skin only better and it photographs beautifully.
Pros: Stays on all day *and* night, doesn't sweat off, doesn't run with tears, basically it doesn't budge, looks like my natural skin, feels so lightweight sometimes I forget I'm wearing it.
Cons: Need multiple applications for good coverage, have to wait between each "coat" for the foundation to dry, which takes a little while. Also, it has a strong fragrance which could be a problem for some people and the glass bottle, while durable, is a little heavy.
Review on: Eyes - Eye Creams Mary Kay Firming Eye Cream
TimeWise® Firming Eye Cream is AMAZING!
Double Duty Beauty - Younger Looking Eyes
If you want an eye cream that firms, brightens, and provides intense moisturization to the delicate skin around your eyes with a luxuriously rich eye cream that also minimizes fine lines and wrinkles, this product is for you.
You will see AMAZING Results! Eye looks lifted and less tired instantly. In an independent clinical study, 96% of participants saw an improvement in the overall appearance of the skin around the eyes.
Pros: Instant Results, 100% Satisfaction Guarantee or your money back, Packaged in an easy to use pump dispenser,
Cons: Not available in retail stores. www.marykay.com/chelsea.hedrick
Review on: Lips - Lip Gloss no7 High Shine Lipgloss in Whisper
Very nice nude brown colour with a pretty sparkle. Wasn't too sticky and didn't have a sickly sweet smell like lots of lipglosses. I felt like it really moisturised my lips and it looked lovely! I got this gloss as a free gift from No7 but when I run out I'll definatley buy again!
Pros: Colour, sparkle, no scent, non sticky, shiny.
Cons: None!
Review on: Palettes Virgin Vie Pop Colour Artist's Eye Palette
It has 5 colours: a greeny blue, a light pink, a lemon, a lime green and a cream. The colours are really nice and summery and they have a nice amount of sparkle and pigmentation too. Can be put on lightly for a pretty look or layered on for something more vibrant. The only problem I had with it is that they aren't that great when used wet, they go kinda chalky.
Pros: Nice colours, sparkly, good texture.
Cons: Has a chalky texture when applied wet.
Review on: Eyes - Eye Shadows 17 Eyeshadow in Darkness
I was really surprised with how good this is! I expected it to be just average because it was really cheap and the brand is aimed at teenagers which most of the time means that it's not of that great quality.
But, the textures good, very easy to blend, you get a lot for your money and it's easy to use wet or dry. Sometime when you use it dry it can look a bit grey but if you layer it on a bit it's fine.
Pros: Price!, good texture and quality.
Cons: None really.