BB cream review: Missha M Signature Real complete BB cream

Hi everyone, I hope your having a wonderful time and enjoying the nice weather.
Today I will be reviewing the Missha M Signature Real Complete BB cream. I've been very curious with the Missha line of BB creams. I heard a lot of wonderful things about this brand of BB creams. I wanted to try the original formula but for whatever reason the product keeps going out of stock.

the product

Product claims:

Missha M Signature Real Complete BB Cream is a multi-function BB Cream with perfect coverage, has good adhesions and is long-lasting. Skin lipid which is similar to skin and paten ingredient of Amino Acid Complex strengthen Natural Moisture Factor (NMF) and balance oil and moisture on the skin to help makeup.

With fine particles by Micro multi rolling grinding technology and botanical ingredients of skin melting, it softly and lightly adheres to the skin, but with perfect coverage, leaving the skin comfortable and clean all day long.

With organic ingredients by Ecocert, natural healing complex of skin calming patent ingredient and 7 – free formula, it minimizes irritations. Containing peptide complex, gingko water and 50 kinds of botanical complex, it provides abundant moisture and nutrients to the skin to help make it healthy.

Benefits:

• Wrinkle Repair
• Whitening
• UV Protection
• Long-Lasting
• Minimizes Irritations
• Moisturizes
• Nourishes

How to Apply:
Take an appropriate amount and apply a small dab to your cheeks, forehead, and chin. With the tips of your fingers spread bb cream evenly throughout your face. To avoid bb cream from caking, let sit for 5 minutes before building bb cream up for more coverage, and before apply any loose powders to set it with.

pump

Product experience:
This BB cream comes in a hard plastic tube. It has a pump and cap that fits snugly. Packing is really and well thought off. The pump however is some what of annoyance. This BB cream is meant to be stored up right so all the product pools close to pump. You get 45 g of product for $35 USD, there are 2 shades available #21 Light pink beige and #23 natural yellow beige.
The BB cream itself is thick and feels dry BB cream. It has a medium but build able coverage. So it will even out your skin tone but will not hide those really bad acne spots or sun spots. It's a dry BB cream so it's great for anyone who has combination oily skin even extremely oily skin. I have a combination oily skin but I find this BB cream to be drying. I always use a moisturizer underneath and just for added protection some type of primer that is silicone based.
This BB cream is easy to blend you can use your fingers for a fast application or use a buffing brush for a natural yet flawless coverage. I prefer to use the Samantha Chapman expert face brush with this BB cream.
I used this during one of the coldest days here in So Cal but everything held up pretty well. During winter/ cooler days I stayed oil free for 9 hours

During summer time this lasted about 4 hours by around 1 and 2 pm the hottest time of the day my nose area is very shinny and I could see a little bit of shine on my forehead and chin. The other parts of my face remained matte.

I think I can get away without applying moisturizer on my skin during summer time.

fresh swatch

Pros:

• Comes in a hard plastic tube, pump and cap. Making this great for travel and very sanitary.
• The texture is thick and some what dry, making this BB cream good for oily to combination oily skin. If your combination oily  make sure to moisturize first  or apply primer as this BB cream can be drying.
• Easy to use and blends easily.
• Contains sun protection SPF 25
• Long wearing
• Controls oil very well
• Has a matte finish

Cons:

• Needs to be stored up right or else you will struggle getting the product out.
• Not recommended for dry skin.
• There is only 2 color available its not a perfect match for me but its workable.
• The BB cream clings and emphasizes dry spots 
• Can only be purchased online.
• Will cause flash back because of the high SPF.

I like this BB cream I will continue to use it. It will be great for summer time because is long wear, controls oil and has high SPF. Recommended for oily or combination oily skin.

Skin care product review: Embryolisse Hyrda-mat Emulsion freshness care

Hi Everyone

I hope your doing well  Today I will be reviewing the product Hydra-mat Emulsion freshness care by the brand Embryolisse. I've heard about this particular brand in the beauty community. Mostly I hear about the moisturizer lait creme concentre which a moisturiser for dry to extremely dry skin. Since I don't have dry skin I'm more combination oily. I had to look for another product that would suite my skin type. Hautelook was having a sale on Embryolisse products a few months ago and decided to try this French skin care brand.

Product Claims:
Embryolisse- more than 60 years of experience of pharmaceutical skincare products
In 1950, a dermatologist at a hospital in Paris specialising in skin pathologies created Embryolisse Lait-creme concentre. It was quickly taken up by the medical profession because of its amazing effectiveness and passed on from generation to generation - sixty years later it is now a legend with millions of devotees all over the world.

• It had formed the basis of a full range of dermo-cosmetic care products developed by laboratories Embryolisse using the same philosophy - providing the skin with its essential requirements - and maintaining the same demands in terms of effectiveness and tolerance.
• The success of Embryolisse is based on visible results produced by the selection of natural ingredients with a long medicinal tradition (nourishing, moisturising complex rich in vitamins and essential fatty acids, combining shea butter, beeswax, aloe vera and soy proteins) combined withe leading-edge dermatological active ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and collage.
• It Acts like a nourishing sap, providing the skin with all it's essential nutriments, saturating it with water, leaving healthy, soft and toned, repulped and visibly smoothed; even the driest most sensitive skin will feel well and truly pampered.
• Maximum tolerance - Embryolisse products are developed under pharmaceutical supervision and tested by dermatologist. To minimise the likelihood of allergy, they are formulated using a limited number of carefully selected ingredients - there are no unnecessary ingredients so that the skin is sensitised unnecessarily. There is only what is essential - quite simply.

Hydra-Mat Emulsion
Freshness care
Specially formulated to moisturise a normal and mixed skin types, this freshness care ensures optimum moisturising and long-lasting matt effect.
-The skin drinks in its natural moisturising factors and fixes them durably, thanks to biossacharide derived from sugar that acts like a natural micro sponge.
-It leaves the skin matt by incorporating a natural derivatives of corn starch that absorbs excess sebum and reduces the shininess that blurs the complexion as the day goes on.
The cool gelled emulsion really penetrates the skin; it is enriched with apricot oil to tone and boost skin and also contain antioxidant vitamin E.
Used in tin the morning before applying makeup, it leaves the skin very soft, smooth and perfectly matt right through the day.

Emulsion Hydra-Mat (Hydra-Mat Emulsion)
Emulsion Hydra-Mat (Hydra-Mat Emulsion) Ensures optimal moisturizing and a long lasting matt effect. It absorbs excessive sebum and reduces shininess. Skin is toned with Apricot Oil.
Size: 40 ml jar – 1.4 OZ

swatch

Product Experience:
When I first received the product I noticed that there is no English translation on the box. Duh it's french skin care. The products comes in a squeeze tube you get 1.4 fl oz or 40 ml regular price is $40 USD I bought mine from hautelook.com so I paid $28 USD it still on the pricey side but I really wanted to try this French skin care brand so I took the plunge.
I just take a pea size amount and spread the moisturiser evenly on to face and neck. The moisturizer feels very light on the skin. The moisturizer feels like it is easily absorbed and doesn't leave a tacky feeling like most moisturizers do. The moisturizer will hydrate your dry spots and mattify your oilyer parts
The moisturizer held up pretty well on its own, I used this during mild spring weather I was mostly in doors it kept me oil free for 6 hrs without touch ups.
In the summer or hotter weather this moisturizer kept me oil free for about 4 hours without any touch ups.


Pros:

• Kept me oil free for most of the day.
• The moisturizer is easily absorbed by my skin and did not leave any greasy or tacky feeling.
• Good day time moisturizer because it can control oil for a few hours depending on your skin and weather.
• Perfect for layering under makeup, will provide extra oil control and will help your make up last longer.
• Does not contain any sun protection and will not cause any flash back with any flash photography.
• It's a light cream but hydrating, I didn't feel any tight or dry spots at all.

Cons:

• Expensive, regular price for this product is $40 USD. Try to keep an eye out for this product any discount website.
• Does not contain any sun protection, you'll need to apply a separate sunscreen/sunblock if your using this moisturizer in the day time.
• Can be hard to find, can be purchased online at Embryolisse.com, hautelook.com, certain specialty stores check the website for stores that carry Embryolisse products.
• Has a mild musky scent but it's not irritating.

I like this product and it controlled my oily spots but did not accentuate my dry spots. It's a great every day moisturizer for oily girls like myself. The only issue I have with this product is the price tag. Embryolisse is expensive, so I might just use this moisturizer for special occasions to layer under make up and have a different every day moisturizer.

 

Skin care review: The Body Shop Vitamin C Skin Booster

Hi everyone,
I hope your doing well, today I will be reviewing a product from Body shop, it is the Vitamin C skin booster. It was a gift from my sister in law, she wanted to give me something that's some what make up related but not make up at all. To be honest I don't need a shimmery base because I already have oily skin. Since it was a gift I decided to give the product a try and see if I can some how use it in my make up or skin care routine.

the product

Product claims:

The Body Shop® difference: Contains vitamin C-rich Amazonian camu camu berry and Community Trade brazil nut oil.

The camu camu berry grows on small trees in the Peruvian Amazon region and is known to have one of the highest contents of vitamin C in nature.

Our brazil nut oil comes from Candela in the Amazon region of Peru. Trade with our suppliers provides a vital source of income for the women who are employed as nut-crackers.

Instant smoothing radiance with vitamin C rich Amazonian camu camu and community trade brazil but oil.

Best if you want to: Create instant smoothing radiance with a silky smooth finish. It's an ideal skin pick-me-up to enhance your glow and our favorite Vitamin C product!

Best for: Dull skin

How it works:

• Contains Amazonian camu camu berry, which is known to have one of the highest contents of vitamin C in nature. Antioxidant vitamin C brightens skin, encourages collagen production, improves elasticity, and works along with skin-softening vitamin E to protect skin from environmental aggressors.
• Community Trade Brazil nut oil moisturizes and softens skin.

Apply in an upward, circular motion after moisturizing for a smooth base and a healthy-looking glow.

Vitamin C Skin Boost works as a great base for make-up application as it smooth's the surface of the skin.

product sample

Product experience:
The product comes in 1 fl oz. 30 ml bottle for $27 USD comes with a pump and a tight fitting cap. To use just pump a little of the product and in the areas you want to highlight. Then follow through with your skin care routine or make up routine

Pros:

• Blends easily and feels light on the skin
• The product is a clear colorless gel with light diffusers floating in it.
• Has a nice packaging and compact enough for travel.
• You only need a small amount, half a pump to cover your entire face. In my case a lot less since I only use this to highlight my face.
• Allows foundation to glide on to skin and blend easily.
• Recommended for dry skin

Cons:

• The product is misleading in some way. I felt its marketed as skin care but acts as make up. It says it contains vitamin c and other essential oils but the product just feels like my Palladio herbal foundation primer.
• Can be easily over used where you will look greasy instead to dewy

I don't like this product, even if it is skin care. I have combination oily this is really meant for normal to dry skin. I used this product during the winter months when my skin is on a dry side and it still didn't work on skin.

I'm back sort of....

Hi Everyone,

Did you miss me??? lolz well I certainly missed you guys, as much as I love my new wonderful and beautiful baby girl. I miss doing something for myself which is trying out and reviewing make up and skin care for you guys.
Right now I'm back but maybe part time, we will see how I things work out. We don't have a set schedule for my baby surprise, surprise. So my reviews will be worked around my daughter and of course work.

I will be posting my reviews very soon, the skin care products that I have been using are is safe to use by pregnant women. I was very careful using any type of skin care during my pregnancy. I didn't want anything affecting my baby. I had to do a lot of research and stop using some products till my daughter was born. Now that she's out I will try and get back to a "normal" routine as possible

The Dobster

A little haitus

Hi everyone,

I hope your doing well I just want to let you guys know I'm going on a little haitus starting in July and maybe ending some time in October depending on how things work out.
I will be having my baby pretty soon and I just want to focus on my well being and taking care of my new baby. This is my first child and I know that my life will never be the same. The past couple of months has been a roller coaster ride for me. A lot of changes has happened physically, mentally and emotionally. I was not expecting to have a baby so soon, the plan was after 5 years but I was given a baby earlier than expected. There is no going back the moment of conception.
It reminds me of a joke i used to tell my  pre-nursing classmates, "there should be a refund policy for kids" but alas. Having a baby is a life long commitment be it planned or unplanned. It doesn't even matter when the child comes of age and by law considered as an adult. A child is a life long commitment financially and emotionally. I will jumping into my new role as a mother very soon depends on when baby decides to come out. I hope sooner rather than later. Fingers crossed everything will come out okay and I don't have a lot complications.

I will try and get back to reviewing skin care and make up for your as soon as I can. More like when I have a good schedule of feedings, bath, diaper changes, doctor visits and family visits with baby.

Be back soon
XOXO
The Dobster

Eye shadow review: No 7 Stay Perfect Perfect smoothing eye shadows

Hi Everyone,

I hope your having a good start to your day, today I will be reviewing the cream shadow from the Brand No. 7. Drugstores brands are now starting to come up with excellent cream eye shadow that rivals the quality of high end make up with out the price.
I've seen the brand No. 7 at Target for a while but had not picked up any products. Since I have subscribed to Lisa Eldriged make up artist extraordinaire on YouTube. I've been curious with the brand, Lisa Eldriged helped create a lot of the products and colors in this brand.

No 7 Stay perfect Smoothing Eye shadow

Product Claims:

This smooth, cream eye shadow delivers luminescence and a sheer wash of color. Easy to apply – eye color dries slowly on the eyelid, making it easy to blend.

How To Use: Apply using fingertips and blend to create the desired effect. A brush may be used for more precise definition.
.14 oz.

there are 6 colors available

left to right
top shades Bronze, nude, pewter
bottom shades pale green and pretty pink

Product Experience:
I bought the nude and bronze shade, the product comes in a clear plastic tube with a doe foot wand. You get .14 oz. of product for $6.99.
The product is nice and creamy and very pigmented, it blends easily. It does have a much slower drying time so you have plenty of time to blend. Some times I feel it sets too slow I end up over blending and loosing a lot of color and intensity. Once it's set it will not budge unless you use a make up remover.The color lasts for more than 8 hours.

cream shadows blended out

Pros

• A little goes a long way.
• Color can be easily built up.
• Blends easily.
• Highly pigmented.
• Cream shadow has a soft,smooth and very light texture. I will say its got a whipped mousse like texture.
• Feels very light on the skin, not greasy or drying.
• Dries on the slow side so you have a lot of time to blend.
• Once dry it is budge proof.
• Great to use as a eye shadow base to make colors pop or used alone to add definition to your eyes.
• Can be easily taken off with soap and water or any make up remover.
• Has a nice compact packaging good for travel and doesn't take a lot of room.
• Available at every Target store.
• Inexpensive.

Cons

• There are only 6 colors available.
• Has a doe foot wand applicator and can be unsanitary but for personal use it okay.
• All cream shadows have a shimmery finish, the nude shade has a satin finish.
• Cream shadow will flake off if you used too much, but can be prevented if you apply an even and thin layer.

I like this cream shadow I think it's one the best in the drugstore, it IS worth looking into. The line doesn't have a lot colors and finishes available but you have the basic colors that you need to create a look. Hopefully the brand will expand the line of cream eye shadows.

Eye liner review: Physicians Formula custome eye enhancing eye linertrio Nude Collection

Hi Everyone,

I hope your having a wonderful week, today I will be reviewing the Physicians Formula eyeliner. Physicians formula is well known for mineral make up at drugstore prices. Physician's formula focus mostly of face products from powders, bronzers, some foundations and a few eye products. Today I will be reviewing the Physicians Formula customeye enhancing eyeliner trio in Nude.

front of the box

I have a very high standard when it comes to eyeliners, I love my Urban Decay 24/7 Glide on eyeliners. To give a brief background I have asian eyes and they are semi hooded typical of most Asians and I also have very oily eyelids so eyeshadows crease and disappear on my eyelids and eyeliners migrate down and give me raccoon eyes

the back of the box

what am I looking for in an eyeliner?
I want a very creamy, smooth eyeliner, when I use the eyeliner, it should just glide over my eyelids or waterline with out tugging.
I want a very pigmented eyeliner, I want a rich colored eyeliner that I don't need to build up to get any color.
I want an eyeliner that stays put but smudgeable. I don't want an eyeliner traveling down my eyes making me look like a raccoon by the end of the day.
I would like a wide selection of colors other than the basics which is  black, navy, dark brown and white. It's not a deal breaker but it's nice to have.
I have a high expectations when it comes to eyeliner it has to perform well

Physician's formula eye enhancing eyeliner trio in nude

Product claims:
Warm Nude Eyeliner Trio! The perfect set of earth tone eyeliners to create a Warm Nude look for ANY eye color!
Long-wearing, water-resistant and smudge-resistant formula for 24-Hour wear.
Hypoallergenic. Fragrance-free. Paraben-Free. Gluten Free. Dermatologist approved. Safe for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers.

Product experience:

You get 3 automatic eyeliners in set, I bought the nude eyes, so in this set it has a champagne, a pewter and a shimmery black. These are automatic eye liners, meaning you don't need to sharpen them you just twist the bottom and the eyeliner will come up it also comes with a sharpener at the bottom of the pencil.
The formula of the eyeliners can be hit or miss, out of the three the black eyeliner is the creamiest. The other two are much drier in texture and needs a few passes to get any color intensity.

dark brown, champagne, black

Pros:

• You get a set of 3 different colored eyeliner.
• Automatic pencil liner never need sharpening.
• Comes with a built in sharpener.
• Great for the water line because of the drier texture
• It's comfortable to wear
• Widely available at most drugstores, walmart and target
• Inexpensive even though Physicians formula is on the higher end of the drugstore brand.

Cons:

• The quality is hit or miss some of the eyeliner is too hard and dry, it will tug on your eyelids
• Some of colors can be deceiving especially the champagne color, it's more a light taupe than a champagne.
• Some of eyeliner doesn't have a lot of pigment so you will need to swipe the liner a few times to get the desired effect.

I'm on the fence about this particular product, like I said the quality isn't exceptional but it's not bad either. I got the most use is the black eyeliner just because it's the creamiest liner in the group.

Skin care review: Madagascar White Clay Drawing mask

Hi everyone

I hope your doing well, today I will be reviewing the Sheaterraorganics Madagascar White Clay drawing face mask.
I love using masks once or twice a week depending on how much cleansing or detoxifying I need. I especially love using masks if I had used a lot of heavy duty make up for that day or week. I feel that it cleanses my skin and gets rid piled on dirt.

old packaging

Product Claims:
100% Natural. What do you do to ensure flawless skin? Do you Draw? Discover the technique that has kept skin in Madagascar looking flawless for ages without the usage of harsh chemicals.
Size: 3.4 oz.

Have you ever looked at the skin of a Malagassy woman? Women of Madagascar have brilliantly flawless skin. Largely living under the poverty line, not being able to afford expensive washes, masks and beauty creams, how come their skin is often more beautiful than people who spend thousands to look good? Their secret is in the mask. Exotic pictures of the Malagassy people often pop up here and there with their white painted faces. This is not voodoo or animism. This is a beauty ritual that dates back thousands of years.

The Malagassy women of Madagascar apply to their faces a special white clay that they source from the wild of their island nation. They wear the mask to protect their faces from the sun and to maintain flawless skin without the use of sometimes hard to find and or afford soaps. The clay draws out impurities in the skin bringing them to white heads which can then be extracted. Unlike many white clays, the white clay of Madagascar does not dry out skin. In fact it leaves the skin pleasantly soft.

Contains only: pure Madagascar white clay

Put 1/2 tsp. of clay in a bowl. Add enough hot water to it to make into a semi-liquid mask. Apply to face. Can be worn for as little as 30 minutes or all day and night. Rinse off well with tepid water. Repeat 2-5 days a week.

• 100% Natural
• No irritating chemicals
• Non-toxic

dry sample

Product experience:
The product comes in a 3 oz. glass jar for $28 USD. The  glass jar contains an inner seal typical of any Sheaterra products that comes in a jar or pot to preserve freshness. What I have right now is the old packaging sheaterra changed the packaging, it is still a glass jar but from what I see in the picture it has a cork stopper instead of a plastic screw top.
The clay mask comes in a white powder so be very careful opening the jar because the powder can fly every where.
To use just take a small amount they recommend 1/2 a teaspoon and mix it with a few drops of water. To form a semi- liquid mask. Just apply the mask to your face let it dry and sit on your skin for 30 minute and wash the product out.

Just a hint
I said to use a few drops of water because its easy to add to much water and end up with a very liquidy mask. It's best to start with a few drops and add a little more water if necessary in order to spread the product evenly.
Also you can use other water infused products. Products like Rose water, orange water. It will make the mask more fragrant and gain more benefits from mix.

clay mask mixed with a little water

Pros

• It's an amazing mask it did not dry out my skin after I washed this mask off.
• Did not sting my skin
• 100% all natural
• Left my skin feeling very clean, smooth and moisturized.
• Customizable, you can add water or other infused water to a make a semi-liquid paste.
• Very potent all you need is half a tsp. of the product for your entire face and neck even décolleté.

Cons:

• Needs getting use to using, you need prepare the product.
• It's a little pricey
• Not widely available, can only be purchased online at sheaterraorganics.com or some spa that carry the Sheaterra line.

I love this product it is worth every penny and leaves my skin feeling smooth, soft and moisturized.

Skin care review: brush on block

Hi everyone,
I hope your all doing well today I will be reviewing the brush on block instant sunscreen. I'm always using sunscreen and I am always looking for convenient ways to apply sunscreen. I knew Peter Thomas Roth carries a brush on sun block and I wanted to try it but is just not willing to pay a hefty price tag for it. Then hautelook had a sale on a similar item called Brushonblock by Susan Posnick and I had to try it.


Product claims:
Brushonblock goes everywhere you go
The convenient application makes it easy to naturally protect your skin from the suns harmful UVA and UVB rays.
No more messy sprays, sticks or lotions
Brushonblock
Is revolutionary, dry sun protection housed in a patent-pending, self-dispensing, refillable brush. It delivers instant SPF 30 coverage every time you brush it on.
Instant, natural mineral sunscreen
Goes on dry
Never stings the eyes
Swear and water resistant
Hypo-allergenic and free of synthetic chemical sunscreen ingredients
Easy to clean and refill

Uses :
Provides high protection against sunburn. Retains SPF 30 after 80 minutes of activity in water or sweating.

the product

Directions
Apply liberally on face, neck, chest and hands.
For children under 6 months of age ask a doctor
Reapply as needed after swimming, towel drying or extended sun exposure.
Brushonblock arrives in Close position
Remove cap
Slide plastic sleeve all the way down .
Turn the bottom of the barrel to the left until you feel it click.
It is now in the Open position
Gently Flick your wrist until see minerals flowing through the brush. Repeat as need for coverage.
For smaller area around the eyes and nose, slide the sleeve of the brush halfway up, for more precise application.
Turn the bottom of the barrel to Close position when not in use.
To Wash or Refill brush, simply remove the bottom cartridge by twisting continuously to the left.

Active ingredients
Titanium Dioxide 15%
Zinc Oxide 12%

Product experience:
The product comes in a tube with a brush you get 3.4 g or .12 oz. of product.
To use just turn the bottom barrel to the right and push the sleeve down and flush your wrist. Then just apply liberally to your face neck décolleté and hands.
I like layering this on top of my moisturizer and throughout the day.

brush with the sleeves down

Pros:

• Easy to use, just gently flick your wrist and apply on to your face.
• Convenient can be carried anywhere and used anywhere.
• Doesn't have drying time because it goes on dry
• Doesn't leave you looking and feeling greasy.
• Will not attract dirt like regular lotion sunscreens.
• The brush is easy to clean and refills are available.
• The product is colorless and goes on sheer.
• Can be applied throughout the day with out caking.
• Inexpensive the product you don't need a lot even with multiple applications through out the day this product will last you months.
• Water resistant for 80 minutes.
• Refills are available.
• Brush is washable

Cons:

• Availability, I purchased mine online at hautelook.com.
• The high SPF will cause flash back if used to set make up.
• Some people can be allergic to the active ingredients.
• Water resistant not waterproof.
• Can accentuate dry patches so make sure to moisturize really well and let your moisturizer dry before applying the product.

I love this product I like that it's very convenient, I just flick my wrist and apply my sunscreen. I've always been a big moisturizer and sunscreen kind of girl and with this product it just made applying sunscreen much easier. The only issue I have is that this product and brand is not widely available yet. I bought mine online at hautelook.com

Eyeliner review: Maybelline Eyestudio

Hi everyone

I hope your having a good start to your week, today I will reviewing a gel liner for you. I am a big fan of gel liners, they are easy to use and there is a multitude of ways to use them. They are easier to control compared to liquid eye liners and gives you the same crisp line, or can be smudge out for that smokey effect.
Today I will be reviewing the Maybelline Eyestudio gel liner.

packaging

Product Details

Now gel reinvents liner:            

• Oil-free formula holds highly concentrated pigments in a clear gel base

• Smudge-proof and waterproof for 24 hours

• Most intense line for lasting drama                                                  

• Safe for sensitive eyes and ophthalmologist-tested

• Contact lens safe

For Best Results

DEFINED LOOK
Define – In small strokes, glide liner across lash line from inner to outer corner.

DRAMATIC LOOK
Define - In small strokes, glide liner across lash line from inner to outer corner.
Enhance – Extend and thicken line from outer corner up towards brow; wing out for extra drama.

Removes easily with Expert Eyes® Moisturizing Eye Makeup Remover.

comes in 4 colors blackest black 950 , brown 952, charcoal 954 and eggplant 956

Product Experience

I have the Maybelline Eyestudio in Blackest Black you get .106 oz or 3 g of product for $.00 you also get a round shaped liner brush that actually works. Or you can use a fine liner brush or an angled liner brush it is a matter of preference. I can use either one depending on what look I am going for. The texture is thick but the liner still glides on without tugging. The finish is a very matte black.
I've had this liner over 6 months I used it on my sugar skull look. It's dried a little bit since I first bought it but its still very creamy and is still long wearing even on hot days.

Pros:

• Intensly dark
• Dries to a matte black
• The texture is creamy and glides on your lids without tugging or pulling.
• Sets quickly but gives you enough time to smudge for that smokey effect.
• Inexpensive
• Widely available at any drugstore

the brush head

Cons:

• Creased after 12 hours on a warm day.
• Faded a little bit after 12 hours
• Comes in four colors only

This gel eye lines is pretty good, I have not tried any high end gel eyeliners since I'm quite happy with this one. I have extremely oily lids so anything that is not longer/waterproof creases on my lids even with a primer.

Nail product review: NYC nail polish

Hi everyone, I hope your doing well today. Spring is in the air and comes the warmer weather and bright or pastel colors of the season. Gone are the dark colors of winter. I love spring it's one of my favorite seasons maybe its because its a transition to summer or just the fact that there's color every where and fun bright colors makes me very happy.
Today I will be reviewing the NYC nail polish I bought 2 polishes or varnish. It was so inexpensive that I wanted to try a few colors.

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Product claims:

LONG WEARING NAIL ENAMEL

You work hard, so your manicure should work hard too. NYC New York Color Long Wearing Nail Enamel, in a cascade of luxurious shades, creates instant glamour that will resist any daytime or nighttime drama. Plus it delivers a glossy, high-shine finish that lasts. Effortlessly applied every time, find beauty that lasts all day, from work to play.
Benefits

High-shine finish that lasts

Gives nails a hard, smooth, chip-resistant surface

Covers imperfections for a perfect manicure look

UV filters prevent color fading
 

IN A NEW YORK COLOR MINUTE QUICK DRY NAIL POLISH

At last, a manicure that moves at the speed of Manhattan. NYC's In a New York Color Minute nail polish is slick, glossy polish that goes from wet to set in less than 60 seconds with a special control-flow brush that dispenses just the right amount of color for perfect application…even if you need to apply while heading across town in a taxi. Be vibrant, be brilliant and be bright for less.

Benefits

Formula dries in less than 60 seconds

Easy-to-use flat brush for ultra-fast application

Intense pigments for brilliant color

UV filters prevent color fading

Key Ingredients

Contains calcium, magnesium and iron

Product experience:

I did not use a base, or a top coat when I first tested out this products. I used my nail polish drier to dry the nails quickly. It's a combination of UV light and air nail polish dries.I wanted to figure out how well the product performs on its on. How long the product will last on my nails. I can be very rough on my hands.


NYC Long Wear in sky line blue
after 3 coats

NYC Long Wearing nail enamel
The product comes in .045 fl oz or 13.3 ml bottle for $2 USD in the color 151 skyline blue. This color is a nice pastel color, it's a cool tone light blue color with a hint of grey. This nail polish contains finely milled silver glitter.

This polish has a round skinny brush. The consistency is thinner than I would have preferred making even application difficult. I had to apply 3 good coats of nail polish to get a good color saturation and even with that there are still areas that are very patchy. I had to shake the product in between application to make polish smooth again.
I'm not very impressed with the product, it performed like any other nail polish on me. It chipped after two days of the wearing the polish.



NYC New York minute in Lexington yellow
after 4 coats

NYC Minute Quick dry polish
This product comes in .33 fl oz or 9.7 ml bottle for $1 USD. I bought the color 294 Lexington yellow. The nail polish is a bright mustardy yellow. This polish has a thicker flat brush.
The consistency of this nail polish is very thin, making the application very streaky. The thicker flatter brush did help apply the product a little easier but I still had a very streaky application. Just like the name says it does dry very fast but doesn't cure for another 30 to 40 minutes So don't plan on doing any rough with your hands or you will get dents in your polish

brush  NYC long wear enamel

Pros:

• Inexpensive the NYC long wearing nail enamel cost $2.
• NYC minute quick dry polish cost $1
• Both dried, fast even after several coats
• Both are Widely available at sears, target and pharmacy.

brush NYC new york minute

Cons:

• The both nail polish has a very thin consistency.
• Both nail polish doesn't apply evenly and streaked a lot even with different kinds of brushes.
• Both needed multiple coats to get full color saturation around 4 to 5 coats.
• NYC minute quick dry nail polish dried fast but did not hardened. I was left with dent marks on my polish.
• Doesn't have a wide variety of colors and finishes in store but online there are a lot of colors available.

Both polishes chipped after 2 days and that's the normal wear for me. For $2 it's not bad but I just did not like the very thin and streaky consistency of the product. Still for a couple of dollars it performs just like a high end polish that cost more.

 

 

 

 

Coastal scents 22 piece brush kit

Hi Everyone,

storage/carrying pouch

I hope your having a wonderful weekend, today I decided I wanted to review one of my Christmas gifts.My cousin decided to give me a brush kit from Coastalscents for Christmas. I was very excited, because my brush collection is made up mostly of drugstore brushes purchased from different brands.
I have been looking for a good set of brushes that will not break my wallet. I know the value of quality brushes, but I'm not a make up artist by profession. So I don't feel that need to invest on high end brushes like MAC, Hakuhodo, Ray Morris etc.
What my cousin got me is the 22 piece brush kit from Coastalscents, it comes in a black leather carrying case and all the brushes are inside.

brushes and carrying case unrolled

Product description:

Looking for a complete set of the best makeup brushes? You can create an endless array of looks with our 22 Piece Brush Set. This complete collection of luxury makeup brushes includes the essentials used by the pros. Each makeup brush caters to a different need no matter what look you’re trying to achieve. All twenty-two cosmetic brushes fit perfectly together in our matte black, Coastal Scents imprinted roll up case making this set ideal for travel. Roll it, snap it, and you’re set to go!

The set comes with a Large fan brush, powder brush, round brush, flat stippling brush, angle blush brush, foundation brush, concealer brush, large shadow brush, blender brush, doe foot blender brush, done shadow brush, dome blender brush, medium shadow brush, detail shadow brush, lip brush, detail concealer brush, pointed blender brush, brow brush, smudge sponge, large liner/brow brush, medium liner/brow brush, small liner/brow brush and a compact case.

Face brushes left to right
Angled brush, flat top brush, flat foundation brush, fan brush and stippling brush

Product experience:

First thing that I noticed when I first opened the kit was the strong scent of turpentine. I don't know what they used it for, but the smell was just everywhere, on the brushes and on the case. The company recommended that you clean your brushes first before using them. I assume to get rid of the smell and any left over chemicals used on the brushes.

concealer brushes

To clean the brushes I used olive oil and a regular shampoo. I just poured some olive oil in plastic cup and worked it in the brush hairs. I then used a little shampoo and worked in the brush to get rid of the oily residue and then I rinsed the brushes clean tap water. I just felt that the brushes needed to cleansed thoroughly because I could smell turpentine.
The scent of turpentine was hard to remove on the brushes and even harder to remove from the carrying case. It took a few deep cleanings before I was able to get rid of the smell off the brushes and I had to air the case for a few weeks to remover the smell.

basic eye shadow brushes

Some of the brushes broke after the first cleaning. The ferrule of the large stippling brush and buffing brush came loose from the handle and eventually broke off. I had to glue the handle back with super glue.
The kit is either made up of pony, goat, nylon or synthetic bristles.When I used the rest of the brushes I must say I was sort of disappointed.
The angle blush brush sheds like crazy, I find a lot of hair on my cheeks and my shirt even after a few cleanings and use.

dome shaped brushes

The flat brushes that is used to lay color on your lid is too soft I ended up with a lot of fall out especially eye shadows that has some glitter. I did like there are 3 different sizes for most of the basic eye brushes.
The dome shaped brushes in this kit is very scratchy. I find that all the domed shaped brushes have the same size only different animal hairs. So if you have bigger eyes then the dome shaped brushes will not work blending your eyeshadows.

angled eyeliner brush

I don't mind that they have 3 different size of liner/brow brushes. The sponge tipped smudger is practically useless since all the dome shape brushes are small enough to smudge and blend eyeliners.
I did liked that it came with it's own pouch so storing the brushes is easy.

lip brushes and smudger brushes

Pros:

• A nice long handled brushes.
• A kit contains basic face and eye brushes.
• Carrying case makes storing brushes easy.
• Inexpensive brushes $34.95 per set of 22 brushes plus a carrying case.

my first casualties after my first cleaning

Cons:

• Inconsistent quality of brush.
• Some of the brush hairs are too scratchy even after several deep cleaning and after using hair conditioner to try and soften the hairs a bit.
• The ferrule on two brushes has become loose and eventually fell off the handle. I've only owned this brush set for over a 1 year.
• The scent of turpentine was hard to remove, I had to air the carrying pouch for a few weeks before the scent went a way and deep cleaned the brushes twice.
• There is not a lot variety of brushes in this kit, its the same brush either different animal hair or just a different size.
• The storage/carrying pouch too bulky to travel with.
• Can only be purchased online.

I was disappointed with this brushes, some are good but some are just bad. The quality is just hit and miss. There is not a lot variety especially with the dome shaped brushes and you need those to blend your eyeshadow. I have Asian eyes, they are small but even I can't use those brushes to blend my eye shadows. In the end I can't recommend buying this brushes invest your money else where.

 

Make-up reveiw: Neutrogena MoistureSmooth color stick

Hi Everyone,

I hope your doing well, a few weeks ago I picked up the Neutrogena MoistureSmooth color stick. I heard about some rave reviews about this product. I have been interested in trying this type of products. I think almost all brands have released their on version of lip product.

Product description:
NEUTROGENA® MoistureSmooth Color Sticks instantly moisturize lips, while continuously conditioning them so they are softer and smoother in just 3 days with nothing on them. Made with fruit extracts along with mango and shea butter, the balm-like formula glides on easily, providing a sheer wash of moisturizing color that lasts for hours. In addition, the twist up package allows for perfect application each time – with no sharpener needed.

• Twist-up color; no sharpener needed
• Lips feel moisturized for hours
• Dermatologist tested
• Available in 8 shades

swatches left to right
Sweet water melon and Juicy peach

Product Experience:

I bought the two color, one is #10 Juicy peach and #30 in sweet water melon.
The product seems very pigmented and opaque, from the packaging it looks like there is shimmer
The moisture stick apply's very easily and feels hydrating. The texture  feels very gritty on the lips I think it might be because of the shimmer. The product has decent pigmentation, I can only swear by the two I bought. The product does have a strong scent and I'm not easily annoyed by scents this one annoys me. The juicy peach smells like peach

juicy peach

Pros:

• Comes in 8 different shades
• Inexpensive
• Widely available, you can purchase this product at your local pharmacy.
• Moisturizing, doesn't feel dry on the lips.
• It's a mechanical jumbo lipstick so it doesn't need sharpening

Cons:

sweet water melon

• The lighter shades looks chalky/milky on the lips
• Doesn't stay on your lips very long
• Feels gritty on the lips
• Contains glitter
• Has some very annoying scent
• The lipstick does accentuate dry flaky lips so make sure to exfoliate before you use this product.
• The lipstick feels like it just sits on my lips and doesn't blend well.

I had such high hopes for this product but the scent coupled with the gritty texture was something I couldn't tolerate.I was some what disappointed with this product, I had such high hopes that I would like it. It just didn't do anything for me.

 

 

Asian skin care product review: clear pore pack eggshell essence andcharcoal

Hi everyone,
I hope your starting your week right, today I will be reviewing a product I bought from Marukai. For those who doesn't know what Marukai is. It's a supermarket specializing in all things Japanese from food, some household items items, some skin care and make up. We have a few branches throughout Southern California.
I have heard of this place for a while but has only visited a store now. Because The branches are mostly scattered throughout LA or San Diego.

Product claim:

Naris Up N.U.P. Pore Clear Pack is specially designed to clean away blackheads formed at the nose tip, nose wing and chin. It contains eggshell essence and charcoal to thoroughly eliminate blackheads and impurities that clog pores. It leaves skin of the parts where blackheads can be easily formed soft and delicate again.
It is applied by smearing and removed by tearing. It is skin-friendly. It gives lighter burden to skin.
One tube is enough for about 30 applications.
How to use it
After cleansing face, apply an appropriate amount to the nose tip, nose wing and chin.
Leave on for 10 – 15 minutes before tearing off.
Rinse well.

Ingredients
Eggshell essence, charcoal

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Product review:
First time I used this I took a small amount and spread it on my nose and a little bit in the cheek area. I have large pores and the product emphasized the pores and did not fully cover them. I struggled a little bit trying to get a good amount of product on my nose and cheek area.
I waited 10 mins if not more for it to dry. You just peel off the product. I did not find that it took a lot of my white head. I don't think it cleaned out my pores as well.

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Pros:

• Squeeze tube

sample/swatch

Cons:

• The product is hard to work with. It's had to spread across the face evenly.
• You need a lot of the product
• Did not clean out my pores at all
• Can only be purchased at marukai stores online at sasa.com and marukai.com

I was very disappointed with this product. I had high hopes that it would be a cheaper alternative to the constricting pore strips. But it didn't do anything for my whiteheads. I especially placed a thicker coat hoping that it will work better but it didn't.