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All the eye shadow shades are so soft and pigmented. The staying power is amazing and is blendable. Half the shades are shimmery and the other half are matte. These shadows perform just as well as high end shadows, but are only a fraction of the cost. I really like the packaging. It’s very sleek and slim so it doesn’t take up a lot of space and is portable. I also love the size of the mirror. It’s the size of the palette! You can go from day to night with this palette. Apply light and medium neutral shades for day...and then smoke it out at night! All with the same palette. There is absolutely no question that I would purchase this palette again many times over. I totally love this palette! Big rave from me!
October 16, 2011
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I use these pencils more as a base rather than a cream eyeshadow because, if its not set with a shadow or powder they tend to crease...so it definitely makes a great base! A radiant eye liner that also doubles as an eye shadow. The fact that this is a pencil makes it perfect for when you’re on the go, but sharpening it can be a pain. If your pencil is too soft to sharpen and keeps crumbling or sticking to your sharpener when you attempt to, try freezing it first until it feels hard and not creamy anymore. What I love about these the most is they will create a creamy texture on the eyelid for your shadows to stick too, prolonging the wear of these shadows. Also, depending on the colors you choose to use, they can really bump up the intensity of your shadows. However, even though they are a cream product, they are made to be sharpened which for some can be a task, I listed a tip above that really helps with sharpening yours. I've also heard of some people "depotting" them by melting them down, but that seems like too much of a task to deal with, but thats your call. Over all I love this product, if used correctly this can be a staple in many of you alls makeup collection.
October 16, 2011
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This palette contains 20 neutral eyeshadows and ten lip colors "that are perfect for every skin tone and occasion", along with a mirror and two applicators (one for eyes and one for lips). The palette is a two-level palette, where the top contains the eyeshadows and the bottom contains the lip products. The overall design is functional - the top flips open to reveal the eyeshadows with the mirror on the other side of the lid. The bottom slides out from beneath (both when the top is open or closed) to reveal the lip products and two applicators. The packaging appears a bit cheap to me, but for $25, I can't complain. After all, you are getting a ton of product for a very low price. The inclusion of two applicators is a definite plus! You get a dual-ended sponge tip applicator for the shadows and a dual-ended lip brush for the lip colors. The quality of the lip brush isn't that grand - I found it to be very stiff, even after washing it to try to soften it a bit. I preferred to use my own lip brush when testing the lip colors. There are a combination of matte and satin eye shades as well as lipstick and gloss finish lip colors. The eyeshadows are a hit or miss. This palette is an affordable, good quality palette that offers a lot of options. You can do an everyday neutral eye or a dramatic smoky evening eye - I've done both and they turned out quite nicely. My favorite eyeshadow shades are the taupes (especially the satin taupe shade) and the bronzes.
October 6, 2011
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This foundation is oil free and meant to be worn on all different skin types, It has medium-full coverage and a dewey/glowy finish. I personally have combination/dry skin and although I have heard people with oily skin say they like this foundation, I'm not so sure everyone with oily skin will. I am a HUGE fan of the dewy finish, I think there is nothing more beautiful then having dewy skin, that is a big reason why I love this foundation so much. I don't need too much concealer when I wear this foundation. It is medium but build able to full coverage but it does not feel heavy or goopy at all. My favorite way to apply it is with my fingers, it melts it beautifully into the skin. I also like to apply it with a stippling brush on days where I don't want to get my hands dirty. I own this in three different shades, rose ivory, beige ivory, and cashew beige. When looking for a foundation, I mostly look for one that has very good coverage and a nice dewy or natural looking finish, this foundation definitely does those two things and that is why it's my favorite! But I do caution all to use only a very tiny amount blending, a little goes a very long way, and it takes far less product then most other full coverage makeup. I am willing to spend the money because I have sensitive skin if it is a good product....and this one is the best!
October 4, 2011
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This has to be the best 3 bucks I have ever spent on a tinted moisturizer. I had no expectations when I ordered this product. I initially thought, ” how good/bad can this be for 3 bucks?”. Well I’m glad I gave it a chance because, for these hot and humid days this is a perfect solution if you want an even complexion without a heavy weighed down feel. It blends out seamlessly and feels and smells just like lotion when applied. It dries down to a semi-matte texture. Now if you’re looking for coverage, this is not the product for you as it is very sheer. But if you want to build the coverage up a bit. Simply use concealer and a little powder and the coverage will go from sheer to light/medium. Overall, I really like this tinted moisturizer. It doesn’t work miracles or compare to high end products of a similar nature. But it is a nice alternative to the high-end prices. I like that it evens the skin out, looks beautiful worn alone or under powder and cost 3 bucks. I would buy this product again but, again let me stress this if you are looking for coverage do not buy this product. If you are looking for sheer to light coverage or better yet you are willing to layer it with concealer and powder than give it a try. I will say it’s sorta worth checking out for yourself.
October 3, 2011
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Okay, so let me tell I originally thought this brand was for teens just starting with makeup. I tried one on a whim thinking I was not going to get a good color payoff. Boy was I wrong in everyway. I was stunned at the end of the day when the colors were still as vibrant as ever just like I had just applied it....amazing. Of course I put a good primer on my lids but I am very impressed with these shadows. I especially like the fact there are so many variations with each palette. I will continue to buy this brand and definitely recommend to others as well.
October 3, 2011
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The color is a rich, dark brown with no brassy undertones, although I did not want the brassy red undertones. I already had a red undertone to my hair from an older color I'd had down at the salon but did not want but thats whats happened. Happily, the Dark brown color I used today tended to correct that. I don't know if it will also fade out to more of an auburn (I suspect it will but hope hope it won't), but out of the box, the color is beautiful. The dark brown is definitely present, and I love how soft it makes your hair feel after using it. I found the creme formula extremely easy to control, unlike more watery hair colors. All that is required is mixing it and adding the fruit oil which smells amazing. The pre-conditioner did seem to work and protected my hair from overdrying. The smell of pre-conditioner and after-conditioner was not overwhelming, but pleasant. The only (small) complaint I have, and why I gave it this rating, is because like every other color I've ever used, the end result is about 2 shades darker than what is shown on the box, so be aware of this before you color. I have always found that colors tend to be darker than the picture on the box only after several washings and 3-4 weeks have gone by- in other words, not until you are almost ready to color again! That's a shame, but still, I'd recommend this color if you are looking for a rich, dark brown, that leaves your hair feeling softer than it has ever felt in your life then this is the box for you!. Looks great and didn't seem to damage my hair as some colors have done.
October 1, 2011
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I had seen numerous videos/pictures of this product and really wasn't too impressed at first. I didn't think the colors appeared to be too vibrant, and just really didn't think it looked like a must-have product. Well, now that I have it, I guess it's a must-KEEP product! This thing rocks! This bronzer is considerably deeper than the mosaic style Warm Bronzer mentioned above. It is wonderful for contouring cheeks, but beware- since it is darker you don't want to go overboard on this on the rest of your face or you'll look dirty. The blush is a subtle peachy pink shade with a hint of gold shimmer while the bronzer has this light cocoa shade with bronze shimmer. Use the bronzer the normal way (blending it in areas where the sun normal “tans” your face. Blend in the peach blush at the apples of your cheeks and a little bit on the nose. Color resembles to how one normally looks like after a fun day at the beach – tanned but you have this pink glow going. Check it out, plus at its price point you can't go wrong.
October 1, 2011
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Very soft. Not dense. White bristles stain easily [as expected]. No shedding. The brush was a bit squashed in the packaging it came with as it is not dense at all so can easily be somewhat deformed if stored unproperly. Outside the packaging it eventually grew out of its deformation. The diameter is smaller than the powder brush, it fits my cheeks perfectly. The first time I used my stipple brush, I could see the colour actually being deposited on my cheeks so I was super happy. Then I got a bit carried away and put too much blusher on and had to tone it down with some translucent powder. This brush is not super dense but I think that you don't want something super dense when you're just trying to apply a wash of colour to your face. The hairs are really soft and the pick up pigment perfectly. I washed it a few times and it hasn't shed any hairs which is another plus. For blushing, bronzing and highlighting I LOVE this brush I find that it works well, really well with powder. I only use this brush for those things and I like it that way. I think this brush is perfect for anyone looking for a stippling brush without paying outrageous prices for one.
October 1, 2011
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This powder is very finely milled and lightweight making it very easy to blend into the skin. On the other hand, this also makes it very messy so be careful when dispensing product into the cap or palette. Another negative to the micro-particles that we love so much is that they are tiny enough to be absorbed by the pores and can enter the blood stream and well with long term use, its potentially harmful. Its very smooth and not at all gritty and has an extremely soft feel to it. This possibly has the nicest texture in a translucent powder that I have ever tried, and I think it may be due to its silicone content. Skin feels velvety smooth to the touch and even, probably due to the silicone in it. it does appear to slightly blur lines and pores and not settle in fine wrinkles and lines. It applies with a white cast which is absorbed within a few minutes so have no fear, you won't end up looking like a clown, so use sparingly. I do not have oily skin but sometimes my t-zone area gets a little oily, especially if I'm using cream over my favorite liquid foundation. I have found that this is considerably oil blocking which is great. No shine! Additionally it does help makeup application stay put for a long time as I am notorious for wearing my makeup for over 12 hours and not wanting to have to touch up. However, if in the event I do have to touch up, this powder is great for that as it does not add pigment to the face and it is easy to work with. All in all...I use this daily over my foundation. I am happily giving this product a total score for performance. The only con I have for this product is the packaging is to bulky, but you do get alot of product. Thats why I did not give it a perfect score.
October 1, 2011
