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- mihshelle » See my profile
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This is a really nice, high quality brush. It has a very full and soft brush head. Perfect size for picking up enough powder to do my entire face with one swipe. I haven't experienced any shedding with this brush and no loose hairs which end up stuck to my face. I have washed it several times, and the brush looks and feels just like new. Again, no shedding or splaying. For reference, I also own some MAC, KevynA, PaulaD, LauraM and several Shu (including the 18R Powder). I prefer this brush for finishing powder over the 18R, and this brush cost less. Way to go QVC, I just rec'd this brush with the powder & was raving that it should be sold on its own!!!& here it is!!! This is the BEST makeup brush I have ever owned..Now, I cannot use my other brushes...It is cashmere to your Face..& soooo soft , feels like Velvet...Even my favorite Brush is taking a back seat to this one...I hope the design and sell a set of Brushes.....It is well worth the price!!!! Luxury for your Face!!!!Luv, luv luv.. Thank you for making it Available alone!!!I may have to get a second one for a gift...as it is just that good!!!!!! I got this brush with the powder. Absolutely LOVE it! I have used Bare Escentuals make up and brushes for several years now but I am tossing them all for the IT COSMETICS line of brushes. They are all so silky smoooth to your face and pick up just enouugh powders to cover the wanted areas. I have found a new love in the IT line!
April 15, 2012
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I admit I bought this because I saw Pixiwoo do such cool looks with it, and at the same time it was on sale at Sephora, so I did not pay full price for it. Otherwise I would have said that it's too big to be of any use, maybe for catwalk shows not real life. This is big indeed (thumb size wide, no less) and fluffy. I like to use it to apply base skintone eye shadow on the lid and also for a very soft sheer deposit of darker shades, for a more dramatic look (like the crease color going all the way up to the eye brows, like in some fashion looks like this fall's Chanel). If you think that because it's big you will do your daily looks faster with it you will be disappointed. Because it's big and more of a blending brush all colors it deposit come out sheer-er so you need to spend more time to figure out what to do. It's decently soft, especially after you spot clean it with Clinique's Brush cleanser liquid. But I would rate it more suited for those who have time and mood to stay and play with their eye makeup because it's not an average blending brush (like 217 - not like that at all) it's more a backstage brush (I saw Dior has one even bigger and it's also an eye shadow brush) for certain effects. I love this brush, and I use it every day. It was my first high-end brush purchase a few years ago... and I still love it, after many more. I has never shed and has stood up to many washings. Plus, it is super soft. I will probably add more to my collection. This brush is fabulous and was very easy to use. The bristles are soft, yet have a firmness and it feels nice in my hand. It was wide enough to easily spread shadow over a good area of my lid, but also fit the width of the shadow duo color. I also didn't have to pick any stray bristles off my face, either. The quality and results are definitely worth the money.
April 15, 2012
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I have used bare minerals in the past and while I liked the idea of mineral makeup, I was getting a reaction to the bare minerals..then I tried laura mercier loose minerals and had the same itchy reaction. After reading about these products I realized it must be the bismuth oxychloride..so I went on a search for a mineral foundation that didn't contain bismuth and I found amazing cosmetics velvet mineral and I love it! First of all the color light golden is a perfect match for my skin, it gives me amazing coverage, and it is long lasting! I live in houston where it is always hot and humid and I swear this is sweat proof as long as you are not wiping away sweat but blotting it away. Also I find this lasts longer if it is set with a setting powder..I use clinique translucent blend face powder. I have this in the loose version and the pressed..I find I can get better coverage with the loose minerals, and I like the pressed for travel since I really hate traveling with loose minerals. Overall I think this is a great product! This is for the pressed Velvet Mineral Powder.. This is good for people who don't like to wear a lot of makeup. I am light skinned with combination skin and slight acne on my cheeks. I just turned 30 and stated to use make-up to try to hide my face imperfections (acne scars, open pores, small spot of sun damage). All the things i mentioned are minor but I don't feel comfortable not covering them. I started using this pressed powder a year ago but I only use it with a brush. I love the way it makes my skin looks, it makes it look flawless and is if I was not wearing make-up at all. I don't wear a lot and can still see the acne scars unless I use concealer to hide them. My sister is a make-up fanatic and has tried tons of powders and feels this is the best out there. She recommended to me since I am a beginner with make-up and I can say I love the way it hides imperfections but still looks natural. For $30+ is worth the try. I purchased the set which included the concealer, pressed powder, and the mineral makeup and I'm sold on it. Amazing's Velvet Mineral has beautiful coverage w/out exposing my pores. I even brush it on my decollage. I can't say enough about it. My skin gets a little oily in summer and dry in winter and the makeup pretty much adjusts to my skin. I LOVE it!!!
April 15, 2012
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I am absolutely loving MUFE Foundations. First I tried the Mat Velvet which absolutely blew me away & then I tried this & I don't think I will EVER purchase any other foundations again. First of all let me just say that the acne scarring on my face is severe. The scars are deep deep red and my cheeks are literally covered in them. Now, don't get me wrong I did have to build up coverage with this a little, but I have to do that which majority of foundations anyway. When I put a layer of this one I was like.. hmm.. I don't think this will work for me I need a lot more coverage, but I added some more in the area's I needed more coverage and my jaw dropped. This doesn't even feel like you're putting makeup on your face. It's extremely light weight and the way it covered I expected my face to feel heavy(especially for the amount I used). Now seeing as how I need more coverage I did have to use about 5 to 6 pumps which is a lot & the foundation is kind of pricey so I don't know how long it would last me but I completely feel it's worth it. The best thing about this foundation is that it works either way. If you're someone who just wants to even out your skin tone and needs light coverage, this would be absolutely perfect for you & at the same time if you're someone like me who needs heavy coverage it's still perfect because its easily build able and NEVER feels heavy. It honestly just blends right in and looks like your own skin no matter how much you apply. I do dislike the bit of a scent that this has but I can deal with it. You only smell it as you're applying and it's not a heavy scent that lasts all day, so it's fine. I completely recommend this to anyone who wears makeup. It's my new love. (P.S. don't forget to shake it because I didn't at first and it was a bit watery). Great, great foundation!! It has not once caused any problems for my usually sensitive skin, and does not clog pores. It goes on oh so smoothly, and leaves just the right amount of coverage for my skin, covering it well but still looking natural. It is not a very heavy foundation so you barely feel it and it blends in very nicely, but this could also be a negative for someone who needs heavier coverage on their skin, although with some layering it might not be a problem. It is a little pricey, but a little of this foundation goes a long way, and I don't see myself running out of this foundation for awhile. Wow. I love this soooo much. It's light and sheer (yet buildable) and feels like nothing on my skin. I have normal to dry, rather sensitive skin and I have NO issues with this. It gives a very natural look and a lovely finish. You barely need any to get decent tinted-moisturizer-like coverage. A little more adds better coverage and more polish. I wear shade 20, and it's the first almost perfect match I've had in a long time. Not too pink, not too yellow. Just a nice, neutral beige. I apply with fingers then tap with a damp beauty blender for a soft finish. When I wear this, people tell me I have great skin--they don't ever ask which foundation I use. I have pretty good skin to start, but this makes it super duper.
April 15, 2012
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This is an amazing product! I admit I was a bit skeptical but I can really tell a difference in the way my skin looks after I apply this. I use it as a finishing power and it gives me a soft focus, super blended look. I've had no problems with the product looking white on my skin after I apply either. I have problem skin (I go to a derm on a regular basis) and this has caused no breakouts or problems of anykind. I purchased the smaller size and used it practically everyday for two months and there is still so much left! I love it and can't believe it took me so long to try it. I don't even feel "done" if I don't use it now. Every time I would go into Sephora I would ask " what's the best setting powder for SUPER oily skin" and without fail, each person would recommend this and without fail I would buy something else.... So I finally was over all these products that claimed to control oil ( mac's blot powder drove me to this product) and bought the small $15 dollar size. I'm looking in the mirror right now and I have a face that is free of an oily mess! WOOT WOOT! I put my mu on at 6:30am and it is now almost 11:30, so this is a good sign! I do blot once in the afternoon but it's totally worth it! I really enjoy this. I use it every day over my Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse, and it works perfectly to keep down the inevitable shine. I have VERY oily skin and very little can be done to prevent me from looking like a disco ball at the end of the day, but this certainly helps. Best of all, it's ACTUALLY translucent. Other "translucent" powders usually give a whitish cast, but this one is undetectable. I have the smaller size, but I can't imagine ever running out. I've had this for a month now and haven't made a dent.
April 15, 2012
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This is the best concealer I have tried so far. It covers very well, and is long lasting. I like to use a small concealer brush to spot cover and do several light layers at a time, depending on how much coverage I need. It can look dry and cakey if you use too much around the eye area so I use something lighter (GA High Precision Retouch) all over the under eye area, then go over with the full cover using the concealer brush very lightly over darkness that still show through. I have repurchased many times and will continue to buy this. Ohmygod, I love this stuff so much! I have extremely dark, purplish under eye circles due to genetics. I tried every single concealer and always end up buying super thick pigmented ones that cake like no other! Normal concealers such as Maybelline's don't do a single thing for me btw... So here comes this baby: I discovered whilst being in Sephora and was shocked at how well it covered. So I took it home. I have never looked back since!! It covers SO well!!! I still have to touch up once a day but that's such an improvement from approx. 5 times a day!! Looks natural and blends really nicely (just be quick!). For a super bright look I put the lightest shade of the HD Concealer on top! GREAT stuff for dark circles!!! Love!
April 15, 2012
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Lancome Effacernes Waterproof Protective Undereye Concealer
LANCOME EFFACERNES WATERPROOF PROTECTIVE UNDEREYE CONCEALER
Great product which actually does the work all concealers are supposed to do - however, not all of them work on dark under eyes, shadows around the nose, below the lower lip, on red spots, pimples - you name it. My skin's dry but this one doesn't make it dryer, yet it has a great concealing power. And it stays long. A shop assistant recommended covering it with foundation but I always wear the concealer on top of everything else - this makes it most effective for me. I would say this is one of, if not THEE best concealer I have ever used. And let me tell you, I have tried A LOT of concealers! I was born with hereditary dark circles, puffiness, and thin under-eye skin. They are the kind of circles that if I don't cover them, people are asking me if I'm ok all day. They are quite embarrassing. But this product has by far out-shined the rest. The color "Light Buff" works very well on my NC15 skin tone. It is a bit darker/more yellow than my actual skin, but over the purpleness of my under-eye area it looks like a perfect match. It starts out very creamy/liquidy to blend out, but then after it sits for a bit it sets, which I LOVE. Even though I tend to have dry skin, it is not overly drying. It is just dry enough to stay in place, unlike some of those cream concealers that just move/slide all over the place until they are rubbed off by the end of the day. The coverage is also very build-able. Lay down a layer, let it dry/set, and then put another layer on if you need it. I don't think they have the most amazing shade range, so that may be the only difficulty I see some people having. But besides that, if you are on the fence about this product, JUST TRY IT! Or get a sample if you can. Because it has definitely been a Holy Grail product for me! Expensive, but definitely worth every penny. I bought this about a month ago and I couldn't be happier. I was in search of a concealer to hide this horrible discoloration under my right eye. People sometimes think its a black eye on bad days and running eyeliner or mascara on good days. I had been using the time balm concealer or kat Von d tatoo concealer. It never really hid it, just made it lighter. I came to grips that I would just have to live with it. After returning some Christmas sweaters :), I found myself at the lancome counter, drooling over mascara and eye palettes. The girl at the counter was super nice and she suggested I try this under-eye concealer. She kept talking about how it was waterproof and that would make all the difference for the coverage I was looking for. She was absolutely right. You cannot see my 'black eye' at all now. It gives me a completely different (fresher) look. Now i can smudge my eyeliner uner my lower lash line and not look like i've had a rough night. This was my first lancome purchase besides bi-facil. Somehow I thought it was too old lady and stuffy for my tastes. I guess I made up reasons because it seemed to high end. Well now I know why people love this brand. I ordered the primer and a foundation since. I have high hopes for these two.
April 15, 2012
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Lancome Cils Booster XL Vitamin-Infused Mascara Primer
LANCOME CILS BOOSTER XL SUPER-ENHANCING MASCARA BASE
I got this in a sample/trial size in a goodie bag from Sephora and this formula for me is the perfect mix between a lengthening fiber and volumizing primer. It's not so wispy that the fibers get in your eyes (I wear contacts so I have to be careful), but it's got enough substance to where you can build really nice volume without just clumped on bulk. I layer my Urban Decay mascara over this and it always goes on so smooth. I hate when primers dry down too fast and make lashes crunchy or dry, this one doesn't do that. The brush is also a great size and combs through lashes with ease without being too large and bumping lids to getting int he way, it's also very lower lash friendly if you want to beef up your bottom lashes. This doesn't hold a curl for me if I curl my lashes before putting this on I have stubbornly straight lashes), but I curl in multiple spots up my lashes before this and then lightly after it dries. That holds my curl wonderfully! My lashes are still curled at the end of the day. Better than any other primer I've used by doing that method. This also extends the wear of my mascara better than any other primer I've used. My favorite mascara is Fresh Supernova. I couldn't use it on my bottom lashes before because it is prone to smudging even though it has a beautiful effect. I have hardly any transfer under my eyes since I started using Cils Booster XL. I especially love this because I wear waterproof mascara, which can be really harsh on my lashes, and this conditions and protects my lashes from the mascara.
April 15, 2012
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I really like this product. I have an combination skin which is really oily throught the T-zone. I use powder foundations to help and this primer helps me get an even distribution of the powder plus it keeps my makeup looking good for most of the day. During the warmer months I still get a little shiny later in the day but I can blot it away without accidentally blotting the makeup off too. The original packaging was bad. After the pump quit working I could get at least another month's worth of product out by using a little make-up spatula to scrape down the sides of the bottle. They've changed the bottle and I'm not sure about the new style. The bottle is completely opaque plastic and the top is fused to the bottom so I can't actually see how much product is left. I think I'm nearing the end of this one and the pump is still delivering the right amount of primer. On one of Arbonnne's other products they's switched the bottle to a push-up style pump where the interior floor of the bottle rises as the product gets used. I suspect they've done this on the primer bottle too. When I get to the end of this one I'm going to break it open to see. I haven't tried many primers but I love this one. I don't leave the house without it. Leaves a super smooth finish and makes my skin look flawless w/no makeup and even more flawless when I'm wearing makeup. My t-zone used to get super-shiny all the time, but now I have this primer to keep me fab all day. Long gone are the days that I'd take a pic with friends in the middle of the day and be horrified at the shine-ball that was my face. This stuff surprisingly keeps me pretty matte for most of the day. If you don't think it's working, add more; it was just an OK product for me until I realized I needed 2 pumps - one specifically for my t-zone and the other for the rest of my face. It's a bit pricey for me, but worth every penny. I have 2 old bottles that still contain a decent amount of product - the only problem is that I can't get the product out! Would love to break into the bottle, but since it's glass I know I'd either end up 1) cutting my finger or 2) get glass shards into the product - neither of which is a good idea. Also, my pump ends up breaking once I'm halfway through the bottle, which means I end up directly dipping out of it (yuck!). Even still, don't know how I lived without this stuff.
April 15, 2012
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I was introduced to the Arbonne line of products by a friend who took up direct selling as a way to help supplement her family's income. I tried the FC5 shampoo & conditioner based primarily on the way it smelled, as I'm a sucker for anything with a fruity or citrus scent. And I was running low on shampoo at the time, so thought I'd give it a try. The first time I used it I loved the way it smelled but also loved the way my hair felt after washing it. After using the shampoo my hair felt almost "squeaky" clean, as if I could actually feel the old stuff being stripped off my hair. I have used Arbonne products for over 5 years now. THe FC5 line of Fresh Cell Technology products was introduced about a year ago. I liked the Intelligence Shampoo I was already using from Arbonne, so I didn't try the new FC5 Shampoo right away. But I am so glad I finally tried it!! I initially tried it because the price was good, but I am still using it every time I shampoo because I love it. First of all, it smells wonderful. I have been trying for over a year to put a name to the scent. The best I've found is "Easter!" I know! But it's floral and citrus and wonderful. It sudses up just fine--but not so much you have to wonder what is in it! It cleans my hair well without using much shampoo at all. But it does not strip my hair. I use the FC5 Conditioner too and really like it as well. But I've forgotten the conditioner a couple times and my hair was still manageable. This is my new regular, everyday shampoo and I would definitely recommend it. This fantastic shampoo leaves my hair soft and smelling great. It has a fresh kiwi scent that isn't overpowering. For those of you with guys in your house, you will appreciate that the scent isn't too "girly". My 17 year old son tried it and wasn't bothered by the scent at all. The fact that the price is lower than Arbonne's previous shampoo doesn't hurt either.
April 15, 2012
