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When this powder was on sale at Ulta I figured I might as well try it out since I've never tried Dermablend before and I never really hear anything on this brand. I don't know why they claim this powder to be a medium buildable to high coverage. This performs more like a translucent powder in my opinion. I got this in the color Almond and in the pan, it looks extremely light so I didn't think this would be a good match for me. As soon as I blended this onto my skin, I was quite impressed that it didn't really have any color or make me look white as a ghost. It just sort of melted and adjusted to my skin tone like how a translucent powder would. I don't find this powder to do anything at all. The good thing is that it didn't make my face cakey even though I layered this on to try to get that "high coverage" that Dermablend claims. It didn't even control my oil or blur my pores even though it doesn't claim to do that. It did, however, claim to cover redness, rosacea, uneven skin tone, acne scars, and birthmarks. This powder has very light coverage so I would not guarantee this powder to do that. It claims to look like skin and not makeup which I highly agree on but why would I pay $20 for a powder that does nothing for my skin.
December 17, 2015
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I've heard great reviews on this on Ulta's website so I finally gave this a go when Ulta had 45% off Urban Decay for employees. Yay!!! I have super oily skin and NOTHING seems to keep my T-zone from getting oily so my foundation would move around throughout the day. This is a lifesaver! I followed the direction and used this under my moisturizer first. It instantly mattifies my face and leaves a tingly sensation. I knocked off one star for this because the spray nozzle on mine does not spray evenly so I don't know if I just got a bad nozzle. Will definitely switch it out if it keeps on doing this. I also find that this does take a while to set. I will fan my face until this sets before I apply my serum, moisturizer, and eye cream. This prolongs my foundation and keeps my oil at bay better than powder, primer, and any other product that claims to mattify. Forget all those steps. Just use this and you're good to go. Also use this as a touch-up throughout the day and your face will feel fresh and rejuvenated. I don't notice my pores getting smaller from what UD claims but I will continue to keep using it to see if I notice a difference since I've only used this for a week now. Great job Urban Decay!!! You have saved my oily skin from getting oily.
December 15, 2015
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I got a sample of this from Sephora and it lasted me three uses. One of my favorite YouTuber (Tati) reviewed this and she totally loved it so I had high hopes for this. Normally I can't tell a bad eye primer from a good one but with this one I can. I like how this has a little bit of tint to it so it cancels my discoloration and veins. I also like how it doesn't feel tacky which can be a good or bad thing so I don't have to set this primer with a cream-colored eyeshadow before blending darker colors. However, because this eye primer doesn't feel tacky enough the eyeshadow does not last long and my eyeshadow would fade after one hour and it would crease. I've used this with my Stardust palette and my Tartelette in Bloom palette and it keeps doing the same thing. When I finally switched to UD and Too Faced eye primer, I noticed it didn't do this anymore and the colors are way more pigmented and not as muted so I knew right away it was because of this eye primer. Sorry Benefit. I will pass on this no matter how smooth this primer is.
December 15, 2015
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I hardly use eye creams because I feel like they're a wasted step but since I got a deluxe size of this for free, might as well try it. This feels very greasy so my undereye area can sometimes itch because it doesn't really set or absorb. It feels like it just sits on top of the skin. I've used this for almost 3 weeks now and I can't tell a difference. I don't have too much undereye bags but just a little bit of dark circles. I don't notice it cooling like what some reviewers said. It just feels like a regular lotion to me. I think this would be really good for people with a severely dry undereye area since it's greasy and has some moisturizing effect. But this is not for me.
December 15, 2015
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I like how this absorbs really fast and leaves my skin feeling like actual skin. Other serums I've tried has a velvety texture but not this one if you're into that kind of thing. It doesn't cause breakouts and doesn't feel heavy on the skin. Perfect serum for applying underneath my moisturizer. It gives me the right amount of moisture because I have oily skin but I don't think it would work too well with dry skin. I didn't notice my skin looking more radiant like how it claims. Other products that boosts radiance I can tell but not this one. I got a deluxe size from Ulta and it only lasted me a week so maybe I have to use it longer to see a difference.
December 15, 2015
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I like shampoo that I can apply a generous amount and it suds up quite nicely. I think because this shampoo is sulfate-free, it doesn't suds up with just a quarter size amount which is the normal size I use with other shampoos. I had to use a lot to get it to sud. Didn't like that part. The scent reminds me of Aveeno products because it kind of smells like oatmeal and kind of herby. Not too fond of the scent either. After rinsing this out, my hair is left pretty dry and doesn't detangle as well as it claims. It cleans my hair nicely but not for me. I like my hair bouncy and soft after I shampoo.
December 15, 2015
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I like this for a base coat because it dries pretty fast but for a nail strengthener I found that it didn't do much for my peeling nails in agreement to what some other reviewers said. My nails are pretty hard already but they keep chipping off so I bought this hoping that it would cure it. It doesn't work and my nails are still chipping off. The other thing I don't like about this product is that it gets really goopy when close to the bottom and the product becomes really stringy and annoying. Will not purchase again since I'm out.
December 14, 2015
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When I swatched this on the back of my hand it was so smooth and pigmented. Once I placed this on my lid, there was no color or pigmentation at all. It just disappeared into my eyeshadow. I've never had an eyeliner do this to me before. Super unimpressed. No wonder why these were on sale at Ulta. I got this in Cafe Mocha because I ran out of a brown eyeliner and thought this would do the trick but it did not. This also has sparkles in here which I didn't know it had. I was looking for more of a solid brown color instead. I will pass on this one and return for my 10 bucks back.
December 12, 2015
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The longer I use this, the more I like it. I have a trial size of this for free. It is super clumpy was my first impression leading me to hate it at first. I decided to give it another go and find that it really does give my lashes volume and holds a curl well. It also thickens well but I hated how it smudged like crazy. I was left with raccoon eyes two hours after applying this and it is a pain to get off--even with my makeup remover! I ended up losing a few of my lashes during the process of washing this off. Besides it flakes off too.
December 11, 2015
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I love how the bronzer in here is not too warm and not too cool so I can never look too orange or too gray. The blush in here is super pigmented. I did the mistake of swirling the brush in here and I picked up too much product. I am, however, not a fan of the highlighter. It is much too subtle and not finely milled for my taste. It comes off kind of glittery and chunky.
December 10, 2015
