CARGO Eye Shimmer Collection

fab for color!

Great little hits of bright colour. Use them with water, or with a base, and watch the colour intensify. I love wearing the blue one with a dark grey in the crease. The purple is amazing too, all on it's own. And there's a brown/green one that is FANTASTIC if used wet. It makes it look like you are two wearing colours (impeccably blended of course!). For those who like to play with colour, this is a great way to get started, without breaking the bank. It will also help you decide which colours to purhcase in a larger size going forward.

January 2, 2008

CARGO OneBase

THE ULTIMATE FACE PRODUCT

Hands down - the BEST foundation/concealer out there for people with reasonably good skin. This stuff is thick enough to be used as a concealer, but creamy enough to be easily blended over a large surface area, like a foundation. The packaging is great because it lets you access every last ounce of your product, plus, it's one of the cheaper things to buy on Sephora.com. It dries to a demi-matte finish, so you're not looking cakey, nor are you glittering like Ms. Spears. Phew! If you want to use it like a foundation, pull out the wand and slap a bit on one of your cheeks (or you can squeeze a bit out on to a foundation brush). do it again on your other cheek, once for your forehad, and once again for your chin. now blend. don't worry, it will all blend away much easier than you would expect. Now, dab a bit under each eye, on your eyelid, on the corners of your nose, and on any addittional blemishes and pat it in with your finger. Voila! Perfection! I just wish they came in a few more shades...

January 2, 2008

Colorescience Pro Sunforgettable Shimmer Brush SPF 30

why did no one think of this sooner?

Fab product, and really, quite a logical way to apply sunscreen. I used perfectly clear on my medium complexion and it was the perfect setting powder with little to no colorNext time, i'd probably try it in different packaging - not sure how hygenic it is to keep re-using the brush.

November 26, 2007

Yves Saint Laurent Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils

Fab product if you can afford it

Great mascara, but it dries out pretty quickly for such a costly tube. regardless i keep coming back to it. I have tried and enjoyed others such as Dior Show (which gave me black marks under my eyes and also dried out quite quickly for the price), and Guerlain Maxi Lash (not as black under the eyes, still dried out quickly), and Lancome Hypnose (one of the better and slightly cheaper options). In the end, it's about personal preference, so it's important to keep trying until you find one that you like. Also, I think it's important to switch it up every 6 months. It's as if your lashes get too accustomed to the brush and formula combo...

November 26, 2007