Makeup
- Elessaria » See my profile
- Points: 2900
- Reviews: 53
Here are all my reviews:
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At first the price put me off, but I found the Multiple my "go to" product during the summer. It's quick and easy to use. The color is flattering and it's great for a natural beauty type look. I didn't like it as much for the lips as I found it dry.
May 12, 2009
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I tried a sample of this and was instantly won over. I had previously tried a dept store brand and was not impressed. If I forget to apply this base before my shadow, I'll know by lunch time. I've also found that if I swipe a thin line below my lower lashes it helps keep my eyeliner in place.
November 7, 2008
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Wow! Only ONE dollar (US) for a foundation brush? It seemed to be too good to be true. For that little, it was worth buying a couple to try and I'm glad I did! They're great foundation brushes for the price. I find they're a bit rough like some of their other brushes, but I can't complain for the price. They clean easily and I've been using mine for about two years now with no problems! I even recommended it customers when I worked at a cosmetics couner. (Sssssshhh!)
October 11, 2008
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It's taken me <ahem> quite a number of years to find a foundation that I really like. I tend to fall between colors, or find that the formulas are tinted to pink or yellow for me. Appliedly thinly over a primer, Mat Velvet+ provides beautiful, even, moderate coverage. If you need more, build it up slowly. It does a great job at covering some scars on my face, that sometimes I don't need concealer! It needs to be be "buffed" or smoothed after your done applying in order to get that flawless, velvet look. Its staying power is fantastic - It's survived my working in a restaurant kitchen for 8+ hours! No breakouts or oiliness for me when I use it!
October 11, 2008
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If the Goddess Aphrodite created cosmetics and skincare, she would have created Smashbox's Photo Finish Foundation Primer. I was highly skeptical at first, but now I don't go without it. It goes on so smoothly, it feels silky. I had feared it would be greasy feeling or that my makeup would slide right off. I was (happily) wrong! I've slightly large pores and am just beginning to get a couple of tiny lines under my eyes. This primer evens out my skin for nearly flawless foundation. A small dab will do and it doesn't cause my skin to break out! And if those weren't reasons enough, my makeup lasts much longer (and I find I use less foundation too!).
October 11, 2008
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I always have a tough time finding the right concealer for under eye circles. Smashbox's camera ready is my new best friend. I'll dot a little bit under my eyes and blend with a concealer brush-- especially to get into the inner corners of my eyes. It goes on smoothly and won't settle into fine lines if you build the coverage slowly, otherwise you have a cakey mess. I love the range of colors to choose from. Number 2 is just right for me. It also works well covering some scars around my eye and lip area that I have from a recent accident. It's sleekly packaged and a decent sized tube since a little bit goes a long way.
October 11, 2008
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I couldn't believe I found a lipgloss that had shine, flattering colors, decent staying power (for a gloss) and just the right amount of shimmer to keep from looking like I stole my daughter's lipgloss! "Sweet" is my favorite color in Stila's IT Gloss. The price is comparable to most cosmetics brands (heck even drugstore brands are getting very pricey). I had a deluxe sample that lasted a very long time. The color stays true and works well applied over lipstick as well. However, like most glosses, any window blown hair strands caught in it.
October 11, 2008
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I've tried numerous samples of FF's Glossing Shampoo and have loved how clean and smooth my hair has been afterward. However, I never really noticed it becoming extra shiny. Now that I've read the other reviews, it seems that it needs to be paired with the matching conditioner to get it right. I strongly recommend people trying out samples or trial sizes since the results tend to vary greatly. Who wants to plunk down that much money for iffy results?
October 9, 2008
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After reading many articles about dry shampoos, I took the plunge and bought a small bottle of Oscar Blandi's Dry Shampoo. It's terrific for a mid-day refresher for my bangs or at the nape of my neck during those hot summer days. With having fine hair, it will add texture to it so I can pull it up and not have the clips slipping out within minutes. My little girl also has fine hair and I use this to freshen hers up between baths-- she loves the scent and will not use the spray or any other formula.
October 9, 2008
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I received a sample of Lancome's B-Facil Makeup Remover and fell in love! Previously I endured morning racoon eyes, because nearly every eye makeup remover was either harsh or ineffective. Just a little bit on a cotton square held over my eye for a few seconds, removes even waterproof mascara. A few gentle swipes and the makeup is gone; what minimal oily residue that's left behind washes off when I wash the rest of my face. No more going to bed looking like I had a crying fest in the bathroom!
October 9, 2008
