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- mihshelle » See my profile
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Purchased this while at the MAC counter for something else. Didn't feel like running all around for a tinted balm. I lucked out. I purchased only to wear to gym sans makeup however find myself using this all the time! color is bright in the jar but applies super sheer. I have pigmented lips & it's just gorgeous. After my workout i am left w/ a slight stain & conditioned lips. I only apply using a Ecotools eyeshadow brush. Comes out perfect every time & it doesn't mess up the product. A definate staple in my bag. I gotta be honest when I say that I only bought it because it was MAC. I did not have much expectation for the product itself, BUT it is honestly the absolute best lip balm ever. I have tried many balms, but this one moisturizes like no other. I put it on at night and by morning my lips are so, so soft :) It gives a hint of pinky color and smells really good. The taste is slightly sweet, but not gross. I LOVE this balm so much and will buy it again for sure. I like this lip conditioner and have bought it twice. It is not the best or the most moisturizing, but it does give a bit of a pink glow. One of the main purposes I use it for is actually to put a bit on my cheeks for a pretty, dewy blush. I'm not really a fan of carrying makeup around for touch-ups, so near the end of the day when I'm starting to look a little pale and bedraggled, I put some of this on my lips and on my cheeks and I feel like I look instantly fresher. Or, on the weekends or days off when I really don't want to put on much makeup, or when I'm just going to the gym, I just put on mascara, some of this on my lips, and a bit on my cheeks. Fresh and pink! This lip conditioner is just average, it is creamy and keeps my lips smooth. Don't expect any miracles from this though, I do like the hint of pink, and the packaging can be a little bulky at times, the spf added in it is a little added bonus for me. First of all, this smells AMAZING! I personally love sweet-smelling fragrances, and this lip conditioner smells like vanilla cupcakes. It feels super soft on your lips and moisturizes nicely :) It also gives a hint of color, which I love because I'm not a big lipstick person.
April 2, 2012
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Chanel Poudre Universelle Libre Natural Finish Loose Powder
CHANEL POUDRE UNIVERSELLE LIBRE NATURAL FINISH LOOSE POWDER
I have this one in Peche Clair, which is a very light apricot colour. When I bought this, me and the saleswoman were debating whether I should get the Clair or the Peche Clair. While my skin is really fair, I have problems with redness around my nose. Plus I have to be careful with not looking too deadly. For foundation, I'm using Vitalumière in Clair right now-while I like its dewy look, you definately need powder to set it. So we settled on the Peche Clair because it gave me a more "healthy" look. It's perfect with my foundation (which can sometimes be a tad too dark/yellow, but makes my skintone look super healthy), really perfects it. This combo photographs very well. The Poudre universelle libre seems to have sort of an airbrushing effect, I do not know how to describe it properly. It diffuses light in the most flattering way. The scent is light, almost non-detectable. BTW, I don't use the puff that comes with it. I use a powder brush. I brush it over my foundation, put on my blush and set my blush after that as well. This is the best loose powder I've used, ever. It's finely milled and sets your makeup like nothing else. It also lasts for a very long time - so no worries on price - if you use this regularly you'll get your money's worth. I use the translucent color - the others are too dark for my fair, cool-toned skin. Highly recommended. I usually use Chanel's double perfection powder but I wanted to try something a little lighter not as heavy (although i love the double perfection powder for going out) I just have to say that this is becoming my everyday powder. It's perfect, not too thick, not to thin. No shininess and it doesn't leave a chalky finish like other mineral powders. I think the price is a steal, it's 52 dollars but you get so much more, 3x more than the double perfection powder. The container that it comes in is so large, it really doesnt end up being much more expensive, if at all more, than competing brands. I've found my new love.
April 1, 2012
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This is my one and only HG lipstick - the ONLY one I've ever wanted to repurchase and that I am currently hunting down like a woman obsessed. Correction, I am a woman obsessed. I've never used a lipstick all the way down to the casing. I'm 2 mm away from the end and I'm desperate to find another. For some reason I couldn't find it here in SG until today - and they were out of stock. Holy-how-frustrating-is-that-batman! I love how the color is perfect for a muted red/berry that is so wearable for a daytime polished professional look. It brightens up my face without itself being too bright. I can't wear really bright lipsticks and so I have trouble finding shades that brighten up my skin without the lipstick looking garish. Neither can I wear the nudes well because I look like death. I'm therefore constantly on the hunt to find the *perfect* lipstick and this comes pretty close. The only other lipstick I might consider as a really suitable color for me is Stila's convertible in Rose. O btw, I love the soft matte, natural finish of the Clinique LL Berry Berry Matte. O for reference I am fair, of Chinese descent with some yellow undertone. I prefer colors close to neutral with a bigger preference for neutral-cool than neutral-warm. Anything too far cool or warm doesn't work on me. Edit: This is too hard to find. BUT Raspberry Rush in the Butter Shine formula gives me a similar look and is I love that! So guess i don't have to hunt for the elusive Berry Berry anymore! I did some research on good long-lasting lipsticks and decided to try Clinique's long last soft matte lipstick in berry berry. The first few days were okay, the color was good and it was easy to put on. It seemed to last a long time. However, for some reason, after a few days, it started to look like those bad never come off lipsticks and left a "lipstick ring" around my mouth. My lips are so dry. The packaging is nice and the color okay. I have been exfoliating my lips lately and that's seems to fix the drying effect I thought was due to the lipstick. So as of now, I actually love it.... the color is great and it does last a long time. Would buy again for sure. Smooth beautiful color. Goes on nice, stays where you put it. Makes my lips feel conditioned and soft. I like the idea of it - the color IS very pretty - it just doesn't look good with my skin tone. It's a very cool color, I would prefer something warmer. But otherwise, it's the perfect berry color. I would suggest wearing a chapstick or lipgloss with it, though, as it's very drying.
April 1, 2012
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Chanel Rouge Double Intensité Ultra Wear Lip Colour
CHANEL ROUGE DOUBLE INTENSITE ULTRA WEAR LIP COLOR
I am not a red lipstick sort of gal, but this is a terrific blue-red with good lasting power, and it's my go-to on those rare occasions when I want red lips. I always find the darker long-wearing lipsticks flake off in an uneven, flaky manner as the day goes by, but this one is pretty solid. It won't leave nasty red lipmarks on your coffee cup and will still have plenty of color left at the end of the day, even if it's not a perfect as it was in the morning. I also like the gloss portion of the Chanels - very silky and moisturizing. One of the best long-wearing reds out there; certainly the best I've ever tried. All of the Chanel Rouge Double Intensite lipsticks are such an underrated product, perhaps the best of all the lipsticks Chanel has to offer behind Rouge Allures. It's a long-lasting liquid lipstick with color on one end and a clear gloss on the other. Slight vanilla scent, but not overwhelming. Unlike other lipsticks of similar style, this wears off evenly instead of flaking. I get a good 7-8 hours. As for Ruby Lite, it's a warm-toned, berry-ish red. Very pretty alone with just a dab of the gloss for work, or gloss all over for a night look. A tip: Rather than using the doefoot applicator to apply the color, I use a flat concealer brush. Mine is just a cheap one from Posh. It helps the color lay more evenly, creating a gorgeous canvas for the gloss! I did take off one lippie because the gloss end tends to spurt out if you push back in too quickly. Retails for $32. Somebody pinch me. Did my dream really come true? Not only have I finally found my HG red, it also comes in an ultra long-wearing formula that does not come off until I take it off! Let me tell you, I have bought so many red lippies, and although I found some nice shades, I was never satisfied to wear any as is, I always ended up mixing & layering other colors to get the effect I wanted. The Ruby Lite Rouge Double Intensité is the perfect, most flattering shade of red on me, with a hint of shimmer to bring it to life. I wouldn't classify it as a true gloss, because the red color portion is extremely opaque--it's like a paint, or liquid lipstick. It might be slightly on the cool side, which is just how I like my colors (really makes my teeth look white and bright). And talk about long-lasting. I have tried other so-called long wear lip colors, and this is the only one that truly delivers. It applies smoothly, doesn't crack or collect in corners or folds, and isn't drying or irritating to my lips. It stays comfortable and PERFECT all day long, and believe me, I tested it on Thanksgiving, and it survived all the eating, drinking, and kissing all day long. It's also pretty versatile, which was an unexpected boon. With the gloss, it is an intense, high shine red lip. I have also layered the red color over some of my old red lippies (my old MAC Russian Red felt neglected) and I've got an indelible matte look. You can dab on lightly with fingertip for a subtle stain too, or adjust the depth depending on how you apply. Tips: Please make sure lips are exfoliated before using, and apply carefully, because when it sets, it is truly set all day and beyond. It seriously passes the white napkin test. So even though $30 might seem expensive, it's worth every penny. Since you virtually never have to touch up, I think it is a better value than other products you use up more quickly. Will I repurchase? I already have! I love Rouge Double Intensité, but my husband might love it even more--he loves being able to kiss me without getting color smeared all over his & my face. That's the best testimony of all!
April 1, 2012
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Really nice lipstick, glides smoothly over the lips and is a good moisturizing formula. No glitters (luckily), but it does give your lips a nice "sheen". Repurchased in different colours because of the nice feeling and lovely perfume. Case is a little bit too bling but nevertheles a feminine, sensual design. I purchased this online at Sephora in the limited edition Butterfly collection. I chose the 515 shade. So happy I did! The color is so perfect for days when pink is just not quite dark enough, red is just too far gone, and mauve won't fit in. The feel, texture, moisture, cream amount to me is just the right recipe. Anyone who knows and loves the pleasant light fragrance of a Guerlain lipstick is going to love this one. It is not an over-powering smell, but rather a smell that lets you know you are applying a lavish, quality product from Guerlain. If you can still find this color, buy it, you will be glad you did. I have it in colour Rose Ingenue which is nice pink-brownish colour and it is ideal to have with smokey eyes. The natural colour of my lips is very red and this lipstick manages to cover my natural lip colour perfectly. It lasts long. When you apply it, the texture is smooth and silky and it seems as if the lipstick moisturizes your lips, buf after some time the lipstick becomes very dry and it will, if your lips aren't smooth, accentuate the lines on your lips. I was so HAPPY to discover these lipsticks online for a fraction of their retail price! I could never have afforded to buy them at full price and I was always curious about them. So I really took advantage and got 2. I am so glad I did, these are divine! I LOVE the colours, I got 501 strawberry something and 502 strawberry candy or pink candy or something like that. The candy colour is GORGEOUS GORGEOUS GORGEOUS, a sort of sheer like pinky colour with different coloured shimmer, I think it would go well with any kind of makeup and any colour lips or skintone as it's quite sheer and nudish. The 501 strawberry colour is also nice, it's more pigmented than 502 so it can only go with certain kinds of makeup, I think. It's a light strawberry shade. These are really smooth and creamy although I do find that they are a bit drying after they wear off or you take it off, so in that aspect I prefer MAC. I'm absolutely CRAZY about the taste and fragrance though, I LOVE the taste and fragrance and I will put this lipstick on just so I can lick it, even when no one is going to see me! Don't care too much about the packaging though, it's quite lovely but I find it too big and clunky and heavy to be really practical and carry around on the run. I like the clunking sound it makes when I open it though. It's taken me over a year to decide, but other than the beautiful color selection—and some colors are indeed magnificent— I can not find much to recommend about these lipstcks. I have Sexy Tango, a gorgeous corally red, and Beige Strasse, a too-frosty-for-me peachy copper. The formula is a bit drying though not waxy, and the signature Guerlain violet scent is overbearing and irritating to my throat, and it doesn't dissipate with time. Some eau de parfum I could name should last as long as this lipstick's scent. The much admired, dowager friendly tube feels nice in the hand, but for my taste it's an over-designed clunker. If these were unscented I'd be more forgiving of the somewhat minor flaws, but for the high price there are other lipsticks I feel better about buying. I have always loved Guerlain lipsticks and used them regularly until about a year ago when they discontinued my favourite shade and I could find nothing to replace it with. The appeal of Guerlain has always been the fact they carry a range of orangey shades which have no pink in them (I have wasted shed loads of cash on lipsticks which look orange/peach in the tube and ALWAYS go pink on me!) and the wonderful tube with the little mirror on the end - priceless! So why oh why did they have to discontinue the most commonsense packaging in the world? Having read the impressive reviews on MA I thought I'd investigate this new line and the completely new range of shades. I was not disappointed. I bought "Fauve Seduisant 546" which really complements my red hair and hazel eyes. Its a gorgeous peachy terracotta shade which goes on with a beautiful shine. Subtle on its own - it 'pops' with a little clear gloss over it. It comes in the most extravagant gold packaging you'd be proud to pull out and apply anywhere! (Even if there is no mirror in the bottom of the tube for which I removed 1 lippy in the review!) The texture is very soft - its a sort of gel/creme and what really surprised me is its incredible staying power without drying. It faded evenly and left my lips really soft with a light stain. Overall I was very impressed with its performance and value for money.
April 1, 2012
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This has just recently become a favorite of mine. It's almost an exact match to my own lip color and with gloss on-this is da bomb!! I will say that on me it looks a lot like MAC Faux, so for you girls looking for a close dupe, that may be it. Love it and if I can get my hands on more, I'll stock up! This is a really nice neutral mid tone pinky brown matte lipstick. I missed out when it first came out- it was sold out everywhere I went. Someone at the MAC store told me it was like if Twig and ( something else I forgot, this was a few years ago. ) had a baby. So think the Twig reference from other reviewers were stating is pretty close to what this looks like- but it doesn't look exactly like Twig. Flattering has slightly more pink and beige in it and of course the texture is different. I picked this up at the CCO the other day and am really glad I did. Overall it's nothing unique or special. But it's one of those lipsticks that you know will make you look good- like a lipstick you'd wear in a interview- professional and polished. I like that it's matte but not drying. It last a LOT longer than the normal MAC lipstick. The texture is smooth and feels good on the lips. The packaging is slim matte tube. I hope that MAC will re-release this line. I would defiantly buy this again- and check out other colors! I really love this lipstick. It makes me so sad that it's LE. It's a nude/pink/brown matte lipstick. It's so creamy and doesn't make my lips all chapped and crappy looking at the end of the day. I almost never have to reapply because it just stays on my lips. Mattene lipsticks really have a great texture and feels so nice. I hate when my lips get dry from lipsticks. This lipstick also kicks the butt of mac's other matte lipsticks which I find to be drying. I think I must cry myself an ocean because guess what, I found one of my HG in a limited collection. It is a warm pink, so natural and of course, very very flattering. It is soooo creamy, especially for a matt lip stick, and it is a great colour payoff. It paves on my lips, making them nothing but gorgeous. Smells vanilla-y, none of those nasty lipstick smells like in those high-end lipsticks. Stays on just the longest time (like all matt lipsticks), makes lips look soft and smooth. It is not drying like the other matt lipsticks from MAC, and I just love it the way it is. The container is a rubbery matt version of the slimshine lipsticks. Argh, just plain gorgeous. I guess the only down side, and not very necessary too, is that when you apply this lipstick, your lips have to be in perfect condition already to achieve the best effect. Otherwise the colour just will not distribute evenly on your lips if lips are chapped. (actually the downside of all lipsticks).
April 1, 2012
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Estee Lauder Hydra Lustre Lipsticks does what it promises - hydrates and gives the lips a lovely sheen. Smells delicious. Long lasting. Has a lovely formulation. Gorgeous packaging. The best range of colours out there on the market today. Worth every penny. Love them! This is my favorite lipstick formula. It feels like a thick balm, not slippy like moisturizing lipstick formulas, and lasts very well through eating and drinking. I picked up Plum Amethyst from the cosmetics Company outlet; it has a gorgeous stain finish. It has the signature Estee Lauder "fig" scent, which I like, though it smells like cider to me. I definitely recommend trying these before forking over for Chanel Rouge Allure, the formula i hear the most raves about in terms of comfort, which i find to be a bit irritating (and expensive). For a department store lipstick, this is lovely. It contains shea butter, vitamins, olive fruit extract, wheat bran extract, barley extract, murumuru butter, squalane, and fatty acids. It is fantastically creamy and moisturizing. I'd been looking for an ideal red shade, one that was deep, subtle and natural. I chose the color Cranberry, which is a dark neutral red with berry undertones. At first I thought it was too bright for my pale skin, but it depends on the lighting. It is quickly becoming one of my favorite red lipsticks. It actually looks a little bloody, which is great. I've been looking for that elusive "bitten lips" color and it looks like Cranberry is it. EL's Hydra Lustre line is my favorite lipstick. I wish they weren't so expensive but after trying, buying, and tossing a ton of drugstore brands I've decided these are well worth it. They never dry out my lips, the color stays put and they don't stink. There's a shade in the line for just about everyone.
April 1, 2012
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A competent mascara that lengthens and curls lashes for a natural look. Doesn't clump or flake, unless you attempt to heap on layers. Leaves slight shadows on my under eye area at the end of the day, but that usually means 10+ hrs of wear, to be fair. One thing I love is how glossy my lashes look when I have this on. It definitely did it all for me the curl the lengthening and thickening. Only let down is the price. I bought about 10 of these, so I definately recommend. This product (which is quite old by the way; it used to be my mom's) still works and and still gives my lashes INCREDIBLE curl, without any volume/length baggage. It's unusual for me to love a mascara in shade Black so much, but my eyelashes were seriously super curly with just one coat. Keeping in mind this is probably at least four years old already. I have to say this is the best mascara I have tried in the past few months. It does not clump, flake, or smudge (in my case). I find that you have to let dry a bit between coats. It really legthens my lashes, and gives me that "fake" lash look. That's good for me cause been thinking of getting extentions. Anyway, I have to say you still need the eyelash curler. I love this in intense black. It has bluish tint to it that really brightens my eyes.
April 1, 2012
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This mascara is amazing. I have long lashes but they're not very thick. I've had a problem finding something thickening and volumizing and this has been perfect! Unfortunately it is now a discontinued product, and I have to find something else that is similar. This brush gets in the corner of your eyes, great for outter lashes. It can get curled lash ends too. It does not clump, works well and is a good value. I have tried soo many mascaras probably about 100! This by far is my favorite! Im so sad that sephora is discontinuing it. Now I have to go on a search for a new mascara. It did lengthen my lashes, which was what i wanted, and darkened the color. I did not notice any increase in volume though. I did not mind that but if you want volume i wouldn't say that this is the mascara for it. I really loved this mascara and I'm sad it's no longer available. I used this mascara for nearly four years and never had any complaints. It did tend to flake at the end of the day but it didn't really bother me. The brush was the perfect size, just big enough to add volume without being too big to smudge on your brow bone or eyelid, and the formula was really black which I love. The unique brush grabs my lashes and lifts them up high, while giving them the perfect curl. I no longer need my eyelash curler!
April 1, 2012
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Although I love the packaging, this mascara just didn't do it for me. Yes, it does lengthen, but at the expense of any remote amount of volume and definition. On the other hand, when I layer this over Clinique High Definition Mascara, my eyelashes looked fake..and fabulous! It's pretty tame on its own. I love this mascara, it certainly works for me. I like the slimness of the wand so u get good and close to the lash line. It makes my eyes pop and I don't get clumps. I have tried so many mascaras, Dior, Chanel, Lancome, etc. and I always come back to this. I find this to be volumizing and lengthening. It lasts all day, doesn't smudge and gives me the exact look I want. I used to use Lancome's lash primer and then Definicils, but this does the same job for less than half the price of those two products. The applicator is very ergonomic, with the cushioned top (kind of like a pen with a cushioned grip). It lasts as long as any other department store mascara I've tried and you can easily apply a second coat if you like. I have moods when it comes to Mascara and I try different kinds from time to time trying to achieve something different. I even bought a set of 4 mascaras from Prescriptives that had their main mascaras. I love them all but every time I return to the Beyond Long. I have pretty full lashes, so I just curl and sweep a little of the mascara and my lashes are dark and lengthy and super flirty and pretty. No flaking, no smudging. I highly recommend. Yes, it's expensive but pretty midrange for the non drugstore mascaras. I loved this mascara when I tried it on. I was almost tempted to return the Lancome's Fatale I just bought to buy this one. (I wish I did) It gave such amazing length to my lashes. I was amazed they could look so long. The only problem was that there wasn't any volume added at all. (Which is fine, as it doesn't say it's suppose to, but I was hoping so). If you were looking, you could see the length, but on darker skin as I have, you can't see it very well if there's not volume. So if you have naturally pronounced eyelashes, and just want them longer, this is the mascara to buy. It's also upper midrange in price. (About $20.) Everything is perfect about it. My mom borrowed it and immediately wanted to purchase it. It's the right color, consistency, packaging, price, and formulation for me. I tend to be messy when applying and the brush on this one helps prevent that, while giving me the "long and smooth" lash look I love. The packaging is really cute and the silicone or plastic or rubber part on the wand makes the wand really easy to hold. I really do love this mascara. It's the only one that I have ever worn that I have gotton compliments on what nice eyelashes I have. It's a very nice product from perscriptives as well as their camoflauge cream conceler. However the only reason I did not give this 5 lippies is because after a couple of hours it does tend to flake off and land under my eyes which can make me look like a racoon. My makeup tip is to use a little of the langerai and galashes from urban decay. The primer may help the mascara to better adhere to the lashes. Amazing product overall.
April 1, 2012
