Hello there readers, Happy Halloween! It is that time of the month again where I share with you what I've been using, loving, and hating for this month, so I hope you enjoy!
Hits:
Clinique All About Eyes Rich
This cream does wonders for under-eye circles and puffy eyes. If you're looking for an eye cream that's not necessarily anti-aging, give this a try. Leaves the eye area unbelievably smooth.
Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion
I originally used the gel version of this product, but my new skincare regimen called for something stronger. I love Clinique products in general because they're very gentle and fragrance-free.
Aveeno Continuous Protection Sunblock Lotion SPF 30
I was prescribed Tretinoin (a form of Retinoid) for my acne this month, so it was mandatory that I use a sunscreen if I was even thinking of being outside. This sunblock smells amazing and it didn't sting my delicate skin.
Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum
I LOVE this stuff! Smells amazing, and it's one of those products that actually delivers. I will be posting a full review on this soon.
eos Smooth Stick Lip Balm in Pomegranate Raspberry
This balm is clear and tastes pretty good, and I'm trying to finish it :).
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Zero
Been using this to line my inner rims. I don't usually like to line my lashlines because my eyes are already really big. Placing the liner on my inner rims looks more natural on me, and it just looks like I have more lashes.
Tweezerman Slant-Tip Tweezers
I had sent in my tweezers for the free sharpening like in the middle of July, and I FINALLY got them back! I was so excited! These are the best tweezers I've ever used, and I confirmed this when I was forced to borrow different ones from a friend while I waited for mines to arrive.
Kiko Eye Shadow in 175
I use this shadow and an angled liner brush to slightly fill in and darken my eyebrows. It is a dark grey shade (my eyebrows are black) and it has the tiniest bits of silver micro-shimmer. I prefer the shimmer because this mimics the natural shine in your hair, instead of the obvious powdered matte-shadow look. I bought this on a trip to Italy, and I don't think it's available in the U.S. (yet!) but hopefully one day it will!
mark. Powder Buff Natural Skin Foundation in Buff
Being that I'm on Tretinoin, my skin basically peeled off, taking whatever hint of a tan I had left. This made my skin so light that none of my foundations matched anymore, so I ordered this one. So far, I love it!
Misses:
No misses this month!
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Oct 31, 2011
Oct 1, 2011
September Hits and Misses
October is here! OMG! Before we know it, 2012 will be knocking on our doors. Many of my favorite products for August were the same for September. Here's a list of items I fell in love with, or hated, whether I purchased them recently or already had them in my collection.
Hits:
Mac Face and Body Foundation in C3
This foundation is very sheer, but you can build it up to provide the amount of coverage you need. Also, it's water-resistant, and I find that it's still on after a full day of wear.
Maybelline The Falsies Waterproof Mascara in Very Black
One of the current makeup trends for fall are spider lashes, and this mascara definitely helps me achieve that effect. I'm not saying that it clumps easily on its own, but with enough coats my lashes were almost touching the tops of my brows. The only drawback with this mascara is that I got the waterproof version, so its pretty much impossible to remove.
mark. Matte-Nificent Oil Absorbing Powder in Natural Buff
I've had this powder for a while, but lately I've been getting way more use from it. My skin has always been normal/oily, but since using the Clarisonic it has turned oily all over. This powder mattifies my skin perfectly, but doesn't look like I have powder at all.
Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-hour Blush in Dollface
This blush is the longest-lasting blush I've ever encountered. 'Nuff said.
Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Eau De Parfum
This perfume smells amazing! Its very sweet and feminine, and I just love it! I have both the big size and the rollerball. Definitely try it if you get a chance!
Misses:
Givenchy Gelée D'Interdit Smoothing Gloss Balm in 10 Icy Peach
I got a deluxe sample for free with one of my Sephora purchases. Although I give it a 10/10 for packaging, there's really nothing special about this gloss. On the tube it looks like this gorgeous peach color, and it smells pretty good, but it goes on clear and all you see is a bunch of glitter. I can also feel the glitter as tiny particles on my lips, which is kind of annoying. The full size retails for about $26, and I honestly don't know why anyone would pay such a high price for glitter in a bottle.
Skintimate Extra Gentle Moisturizing Cream Shave
I've been a fan of Skintimate for years, but this product SUCKS! Not only does it smell repulsive (to me, anyway), it is very creamy to the point where it clogs and dulls my razor after just one use. I also find that it clogs the pores on my legs. Never again!
Thank you for reading!
Hits:
Mac Face and Body Foundation in C3
This foundation is very sheer, but you can build it up to provide the amount of coverage you need. Also, it's water-resistant, and I find that it's still on after a full day of wear.
Maybelline The Falsies Waterproof Mascara in Very Black
One of the current makeup trends for fall are spider lashes, and this mascara definitely helps me achieve that effect. I'm not saying that it clumps easily on its own, but with enough coats my lashes were almost touching the tops of my brows. The only drawback with this mascara is that I got the waterproof version, so its pretty much impossible to remove.
mark. Matte-Nificent Oil Absorbing Powder in Natural Buff
I've had this powder for a while, but lately I've been getting way more use from it. My skin has always been normal/oily, but since using the Clarisonic it has turned oily all over. This powder mattifies my skin perfectly, but doesn't look like I have powder at all.
Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-hour Blush in Dollface
This blush is the longest-lasting blush I've ever encountered. 'Nuff said.
Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Eau De Parfum
This perfume smells amazing! Its very sweet and feminine, and I just love it! I have both the big size and the rollerball. Definitely try it if you get a chance!
Misses:
Givenchy Gelée D'Interdit Smoothing Gloss Balm in 10 Icy Peach
I got a deluxe sample for free with one of my Sephora purchases. Although I give it a 10/10 for packaging, there's really nothing special about this gloss. On the tube it looks like this gorgeous peach color, and it smells pretty good, but it goes on clear and all you see is a bunch of glitter. I can also feel the glitter as tiny particles on my lips, which is kind of annoying. The full size retails for about $26, and I honestly don't know why anyone would pay such a high price for glitter in a bottle.
Skintimate Extra Gentle Moisturizing Cream Shave
I've been a fan of Skintimate for years, but this product SUCKS! Not only does it smell repulsive (to me, anyway), it is very creamy to the point where it clogs and dulls my razor after just one use. I also find that it clogs the pores on my legs. Never again!
Thank you for reading!
Sep 2, 2011
August Hits and Misses
Hello everyone,
Another month has flown by, and the fall season is finally approaching. With that said, I've compiled a list of beauty and personal items that I used throughout the past month. As the title of this post suggests, there are items I liked, and others that I didn't like as much. This is my first post of this nature, but I plan to continue posting monthly and sharing my new discoveries!
Hits:
MAC Powder Blush in Dame
I've been wanting a pink blush for a long time. Not a peachy pink, not a bright pink, just a regular pink blush. This shade happens to complement me perfectly since it has some blue undertones, and my skintone is on the cooler side. It doesn't look like I'm wearing blush, but that I'm blushing naturally. It also lasts almost the whole day, which is more than I can say for many blushes.
Korres Lip Butter in Jasmine
This lip butter smells like sugar cane, leaves lips extremely soft, and it's the perfect nude-pink shade to use on a bare face, or if you are wearing a smokey eye look.
Burberry Brit Sheer Eau De Toilette
This scent was perfect for summer, and I definitely intend on wearing it during fall as well. Light, clean, fruity and fresh, it's definitely a new favorite. Fragrances are hard to describe and recommend, so you'll just have to smell it for yourself when you get a chance.
Maybelline Lash Discovery Waterproof Mascara in Very Black
I bought this mascara because I wanted something with a tiny wand to use on my bottom lashes. Works pretty well, doesn't smudge, and also works well on my inner corner top lashes that are practically invisible to the naked eye. Gives a very natural look.
NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk
This chubby eye pencil is quite pigmented. The color payoff is a rich, matte white, and while many use it as a base to make colorful eyeshadows pop, I prefer to dot it on my inner corners and smudge it a bit with my fingertip to get a bright look and diffuse my dark circles. Those with darker skin tones might prefer to use a champagne or a more warm-toned shade.
Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadow/Liner in r.s.v.p.
I've been cursed with having oily and double-fold (i.e. droopy) eyelids. Due to this curse, I can't ever dare to wear eyeshadow without help from my trusted primer. Even then, cream shadows have always been a danger zone, because they tend to crease on even the driest of lids. So when I got this shadow as part of a Benefit kit from Sephora, you can imagine my concern. The first time I tried it, I didn't even wear it outside because I was afraid it would crease badly and eventually disappear. Not the case! I am happy as ever to inform that this shadow stayed on, just as if it was a high quality powder applied onto primed lids! This became my go-to shadow of the month. Since summertime calls for simplicity, a simple wash of this gorgeous champagne color was enough to add some sheen while not looking too overdone. I should mention that I applied this to my bare lids, with no primer. Also, it smells kind of like caramels.
Aveeno Continuous Protection Sunblock Face Lotion SPF 30
I am a devoted Allure reader, and in every issue there's always that article reminding us that we must wear sunblock daily. However, the problem with me and sunblock is that we don't exactly get along very well. I have an oily complexion, and most sunblocks feel like I just applied a nasty coat of Vaseline (or some kind of heavy oil/cream) all over my face. They sting like crazy around my eyes, they stink, and I end up getting tiny bumps all over as a cause of clogged pores. Instead, I try to wear makeup with SPF, but that's not enough. In a moment of desperation I came across this product from Aveeno. It still leaves my face looking quite shiny and dewy, but it doesn't feel heavy at all. The smell is light and pleasant, and to my surprise, it doesn't sting my delicate eye area. Win!
Secret PH Balanced Deodorant in Shower Fresh
This deodorant smells great, but not too overpowering where it acts as your main perfume. Also, it might be the PH-balancing factor, but I haven't experienced any sweating, and the smell lingers until you're ready to wash it off at night. It's completely invisible on the underarm, and I don't really have a problem with white marks on clothes. Definitely will repurchase.
mark. No Place to Run Longwear Eyeliner in Jet Set
This eyeliner has been a favorite for some time now. I've never found a liner that stays on my lower lashes/water line as well as this one.
Misses:
Neutrogena Deep Clean Long-Last Shine Control Cleanser/Mask
I purchased this cleanser because I have oily skin, and even more so in the summer months. I don't know if it was because I was using it with my Clarisonic, but I felt like this wasn't really cleaning my face. It was a bit too thick, and I noticed breakouts after about a week. Also, the smell is pretty strong, and it didn't really control my shine at all. Hopefully one of my friends is luckier than I was, since I plan to give it to one of them :).
Neutrogena Makeup Removing Towelettes
I am in the search of the perfect makeup removing wipes, and these definitely weren't it. Luckily, I purchased the travel-size pack that only brings seven wipes, so I forced myself to finish them, but I didn't like them one bit. They left my face feeling like I needed to wash it, and after using them my eyelids and the surrounding area was red and sensitive even though there was barely any tugging. They removed the makeup pretty well, but my skin wasn't happy.
Thank you very much for reading!
Another month has flown by, and the fall season is finally approaching. With that said, I've compiled a list of beauty and personal items that I used throughout the past month. As the title of this post suggests, there are items I liked, and others that I didn't like as much. This is my first post of this nature, but I plan to continue posting monthly and sharing my new discoveries!
MAC Powder Blush in Dame
I've been wanting a pink blush for a long time. Not a peachy pink, not a bright pink, just a regular pink blush. This shade happens to complement me perfectly since it has some blue undertones, and my skintone is on the cooler side. It doesn't look like I'm wearing blush, but that I'm blushing naturally. It also lasts almost the whole day, which is more than I can say for many blushes.
Korres Lip Butter in Jasmine
This lip butter smells like sugar cane, leaves lips extremely soft, and it's the perfect nude-pink shade to use on a bare face, or if you are wearing a smokey eye look.
Burberry Brit Sheer Eau De Toilette
This scent was perfect for summer, and I definitely intend on wearing it during fall as well. Light, clean, fruity and fresh, it's definitely a new favorite. Fragrances are hard to describe and recommend, so you'll just have to smell it for yourself when you get a chance.
Maybelline Lash Discovery Waterproof Mascara in Very Black
I bought this mascara because I wanted something with a tiny wand to use on my bottom lashes. Works pretty well, doesn't smudge, and also works well on my inner corner top lashes that are practically invisible to the naked eye. Gives a very natural look.
NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk
This chubby eye pencil is quite pigmented. The color payoff is a rich, matte white, and while many use it as a base to make colorful eyeshadows pop, I prefer to dot it on my inner corners and smudge it a bit with my fingertip to get a bright look and diffuse my dark circles. Those with darker skin tones might prefer to use a champagne or a more warm-toned shade.
Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadow/Liner in r.s.v.p.
I've been cursed with having oily and double-fold (i.e. droopy) eyelids. Due to this curse, I can't ever dare to wear eyeshadow without help from my trusted primer. Even then, cream shadows have always been a danger zone, because they tend to crease on even the driest of lids. So when I got this shadow as part of a Benefit kit from Sephora, you can imagine my concern. The first time I tried it, I didn't even wear it outside because I was afraid it would crease badly and eventually disappear. Not the case! I am happy as ever to inform that this shadow stayed on, just as if it was a high quality powder applied onto primed lids! This became my go-to shadow of the month. Since summertime calls for simplicity, a simple wash of this gorgeous champagne color was enough to add some sheen while not looking too overdone. I should mention that I applied this to my bare lids, with no primer. Also, it smells kind of like caramels.
Aveeno Continuous Protection Sunblock Face Lotion SPF 30
I am a devoted Allure reader, and in every issue there's always that article reminding us that we must wear sunblock daily. However, the problem with me and sunblock is that we don't exactly get along very well. I have an oily complexion, and most sunblocks feel like I just applied a nasty coat of Vaseline (or some kind of heavy oil/cream) all over my face. They sting like crazy around my eyes, they stink, and I end up getting tiny bumps all over as a cause of clogged pores. Instead, I try to wear makeup with SPF, but that's not enough. In a moment of desperation I came across this product from Aveeno. It still leaves my face looking quite shiny and dewy, but it doesn't feel heavy at all. The smell is light and pleasant, and to my surprise, it doesn't sting my delicate eye area. Win!
Secret PH Balanced Deodorant in Shower Fresh
This deodorant smells great, but not too overpowering where it acts as your main perfume. Also, it might be the PH-balancing factor, but I haven't experienced any sweating, and the smell lingers until you're ready to wash it off at night. It's completely invisible on the underarm, and I don't really have a problem with white marks on clothes. Definitely will repurchase.
mark. No Place to Run Longwear Eyeliner in Jet Set
This eyeliner has been a favorite for some time now. I've never found a liner that stays on my lower lashes/water line as well as this one.
Misses:
Neutrogena Deep Clean Long-Last Shine Control Cleanser/Mask
I purchased this cleanser because I have oily skin, and even more so in the summer months. I don't know if it was because I was using it with my Clarisonic, but I felt like this wasn't really cleaning my face. It was a bit too thick, and I noticed breakouts after about a week. Also, the smell is pretty strong, and it didn't really control my shine at all. Hopefully one of my friends is luckier than I was, since I plan to give it to one of them :).
Neutrogena Makeup Removing Towelettes
I am in the search of the perfect makeup removing wipes, and these definitely weren't it. Luckily, I purchased the travel-size pack that only brings seven wipes, so I forced myself to finish them, but I didn't like them one bit. They left my face feeling like I needed to wash it, and after using them my eyelids and the surrounding area was red and sensitive even though there was barely any tugging. They removed the makeup pretty well, but my skin wasn't happy.
Thank you very much for reading!
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