Candles By Victoria - Tropical Kisses Review & Photos

Rating: 4/10

Sold: Candles By Victoria, online

Price: Depends on candle - tart shown is $1.99 for 2 oz.

Description: A fruit cocktail blend of peach, strawberry, pineapples, grapefruit, orange, apple slices and shredded coconut

Review:

Pros

• very fruity smelling
• strong scent throw

Cons

• Personally, it smells like cough syrup
• not much of a coconut smell

Overall, the scent is strong and may be great for those that love fruit smelling candles. Unfortunately, this one is not for me!

Benefit R.S.V.P. Creaseless Cream Shadow Review, Swatch, & Photos

Rating: 9/10

Sold: Sephora, online; Ulta, online; Benefit, online

Price: $19.00

Description: Sparking champagne; warm-toned

Directions: Use as a shadow base or a liner

Review:

Pros

• beautiful color - great for neutral looks
• very creamy
• a little goes a long way
• very pigmented

Cons

• creases more often than paint pots
• plastic-y

MAC Painterly Paint Pot Review, Swatch, & Photos

Rating: 10/10

Sold: MAC Counters & Stores, online

Price: $16.50

Description: Nude beige (cream)

Directions: Apply as a base for shadow or to conceal the eyelid

Review:

Pros

• conceals the eyelid
• great base
• helps shadow stay on longer

Cons

• creases if I don't use a primer

 

L'Oreal Studio Secrets Magic Perfecting Base Review, Swatch, & Photos

Rating: 8/10

Sold: Drugstores

Price: $10.00 - $13.00

Description: Minimizes the looks of fine lines and pores; skin feels smooth and resurfaced; matte finish; suitable for all skin types

Directions: Apply before makeup as a primer

Review:

Pros

• creates a smooth barrier
• has a matte finish to start with
• smooths away pores and lines
• marshmallow texture - very unique
• keeps makeup on slightly longer than usual

Cons

• container makes it hard to get the product out
• only contains .5 oz.
• doesn't stay matte all day

MAC Pearl Cream Colour Base Review, Swatch, & Photos

Rating: 7/10

Sold: MAC Stores, Counters, and online

Price: $16.50

Description: Pale gold with icy shimmer (Frost)

Review:

Pros

• Multi-use
• Great for brightening the inner corner and under-eye area (I use this instead of concealer sometimes)
• Color works great for all skin tones
• Great cheekbone and brow bone highlighter
• Can also be used on the lips for a "glossy" effect
• Use as an eyeshadow base

Cons

• Can emphasize dry areas
• May crease if used on the eyelids