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.