Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Eau de Parfum

Light and Summery Scent

I tend to prefer daytime fragrances with a light fruity scent and this fits that description perfectly.It's ideal for office/school wear and isn't overwhelming on a hot day, but if you are the type that fragrance tends to wear off quickly on, Juicy is one of those fragrances that will need to be reapplied to last an entire day.

January 29, 2011

CoverGirl Eye Enhancers 4-Kit Shadows

Disappointing

Although some of the colors look great in the package, getting them evenly applied is such a chore that it is difficult to appreciate them. The eyeshadow doesn't apply evenly and the darker shades tend to streak. fade and collect in the crease of my eyelid. Using a primer makes the application even more difficult. Also I agree with the reviewers who complain of the flimsy packaging. The case cracked on one of my sets the first time I used it, another lasted a week before the cover fell off.

January 29, 2011

Kat Von D Tattoo Liner

Nothing special

I've tried numerous eyeliners of this type and Kat Von D doesn't stand out in any way. It's staying power is okay but it does tend to smear if I use any under eye concealer or even the tiniest hint of any moisturizing product. The black is a solid black, which is a plus. The felt tip liner applies well, though it does tend to create a heavier line than many pen type eyeliners, so if you are the type who wants a very subtle thin line, this might not be the right choice for you.

January 29, 2011

the Balm timeBalm Concealer

Good heavy duty concealer

I've used Time Balm concealer for over a year when I need heavy duty emergency coverage. With layering there is almost nothing it can't conceal, including the black eye I got from an over exuberant welcome home greeting by a Labrador Retriever puppy! As far as seeing any improvement in my skin from using it, I can't honestly say that I notice any difference but it is a good and reliable concealer that doesn't wear off quickly in hot or humid weather. I have noticed a small tendency for it to settle into creases during drier months, so I use a moisturizer under it during the winter.

January 16, 2011

Pixi Flawless Beauty Stick

Limited colors

Although I love several of the Pixi products I wasn't as impressed with this concealer stick. I couldn't find a good color match for my light complexion and it didn't seem to have the staying power of the other Pixi concealers (at least not for my skin type which is normal to slightly dry) On the positive side, it didn't dry out my skin, didn't cake and didn't have an unpleasant smell or texture so for someone with the right coloring who is looking for a very light concealer this might work well.

January 16, 2011

Pixi Eye Bright Kit

Great product!

As someone who has tried literally dozens of concealers, including some so expensive that I cringe at the memory, this stands out as a real winner. The container is conveniently sized to take along in my bag, the colors blend well for exact skin tone matching, and it conceals well without drying out or irritating sensitive under eye skin. I use it all over my face, not just under my eyes, and the highlights are subtle but add a dewy sheen. Another plus that I discovered just today by going to their site is that if you order directly, they currently offer 20% off and free shipping over $50.00 which was a nice surprise.

January 16, 2011

CoverGirl Outlast Double LipShine

Complete waste of time and money

For the price this is probably one of the worst lip color products I've ever used. Unnatural color, unpleasant texture and uneven application which wears off in an irregular and very unbecoming fashion. Wish I could give it a zero star rating.

January 16, 2011