CoverGirl Cheekers Blush

Solid, inexpensive blushes.

These are some good inexpensive blushes. Certainly not the best, but they're fairly pigmented and easily blendable. Like another reviewer said, they don't last long, but they're still a good blush for anyone looking for inexpensive makeup.

February 1, 2012

Victoria's Secret Beauty Rush Luminous Shadow

Some Colors Are Good, Others Not So Much.

Boy, this was hard to rate. I have seven of these shadows, and they're all a bit different for me. The two older colors I have, in Flashback and Blutopia, are fair. Flashback is a very dark black, but has WAY too much sparkle for me. Blutopia has about the same amount of glitter, but it works a little better with the lighter blue color. They're not exceptional when it comes to blending, but they're fair. Next are more recent colors, Purple Dazzle and After Midnight. It seems like there's just the right amount of glitter in these colors, and they're a little better and blending. Still not great, they still go from high pigment to almost none, but you can work with it. Next are the colors Bronze Ambition and Brown to Earth. They have the perfect amount of shimmer to me. I like both of the colors, but I don't like how Brown to Earth blends very well. These are two shadows I use often though, but that brings me to my favorite color, Gold School. It doesn't really have any glitter chunks, it's just shimmery. This is my absolute favorite eyeshadow. I wear it almost everyday, and get a lot of compliments on it. It's got a good pigmentation, and blends the best out of all the colors I've used. These Beauty Rush eyeshadows are really hit-or-miss for me. Sometimes you happen upon a really great color, other times they're just average. I'm not crazy about the applicator, but you can always apply it to a brush and then use it. If you're looking to experiment with some fun eyeshadow colors, I'd say give them a try. I'll definitely be trying some more in the future.

February 1, 2012

E.L.F. Studio Cream Eyeliner

Wouldn't Buy Again

You definitely get what you pay for. At first it seemed to be pretty good, but it does smear. Eventually I had to actually scrape the eyeliner up in order to use it, it got so packed together! I wouldn't call it a cream eyeliner, it's much thicker than that. I gave it a shot but it's just not very good quality. I'd recommend spending more for a better quality liner!

February 1, 2012

L.A. Colors Mineral Eyeshadow

An Average Eyeshadow

I have this eyeshadow in Gold. I'd say it's an average eye shadow. When I put this on over eye primer at first, it almost has a greyish tinge to it. You have to really pack it on to get the full effect of the color. It applies and blends pretty well, but again, you need a LOT to get the color. Not my favorite gold eyeshadow, but it's still a decent gold color that I will be wearing in the future.

February 1, 2012

Clinique Superpowder Double Face Makeup

Great Natural Coverage

This is an excellent lighter coverage foundation for those with fairly clear skin. All I needed was some evening out of my skin color, and it's really excellent for that. I'd definitely use a fluffy foundation brush instead of the sponge that comes with it because it looks way more natural. The matte neutral 07 matched my skin really well, it just gives me that little bit of coverage I need to brighten up my face a bit. I have dry skin so I always put on lotion immediately before using it, and I think it looks much better if you do that. It covers what I want, but I don't need much foundation to begin with. If you're looking for a full coverage foundation, this probably isn't for you. But if you just want something light and natural then it's an excellent choice.

February 1, 2012