Saturday, February 26, 2011

Unscented Pocketbac Review & Photos

Rating: 10/10

Sold: Bath and Body Works, online

Price: $1.50 (usually 5 for $5)

Description: Hand sanitizer

Review:

Pros
  • very small and compact
  • easy to carry around
  • cheap
  • slight smell of hand sanitizer, but not overpowering

Cons
  • none!

Unscented Pocketbac

Friday, February 25, 2011

Vanilla Bean Noel PocketBac Review & Photos

Rating: 8/10

Price: $1.50

Sold: Bath and Body Works, online

Description: Hand sanitizer

Review:

Pros
  • small size - easy to carry around
  • slight vanilla scent
  • not too strong

Cons
  • still smells slightly like alcohol

Vanilla Bean Noel PocketBac

Thursday, February 24, 2011

NYX Pearl Eyeshadow Base Review, Swatch, & Photos

Rating: 5/10

Sold: Ulta, online; NYX, online; Cherry Culture, online.

Price: $6.00

Description: Apply before eyeshadows for a 100x's pearlized effect

Review:

Pros
  • good pearl pigmentation
  • easy to blend
  • turns a matte shade into a shimmer

Cons
  • Creases horribly! Within an hour of putting eyeshadow on, even with a primer!
  • has an oily consistency

NYX Pearl Eyeshadow Base

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

NYX Yogurt Jumbo Eye Pencil Review, Swatch, & Photos

Rating: 9/10

Sold: Ulta, online; NYX, online; Cherry Culture, online

Price: $2.00 to $5.00

Description: Use as a liner or shadow; applies smoothly without pulling or tugging

Directions: Apply on eye as either a liner or shadow

Review:

Pros
  • unique color - golden, pinkish, peach
  • great for shimmery looks
  • applies without difficulty

Cons
  • primer is needed

NYX Yogurt Jumbo Eye Pencil

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

NYX Iced Mocha Jumbo Eye Pencil Review, Swatch, & Photos

Rating: 9/10

Sold: Ulta, online; NYX, online; Cherry Culture, online

Price: $2.00 - $5.00

Description: Use as a liner or shadow; applies smoothly without pulling or tugging

Directions: Apply on eye as either a liner or shadow

Review:

Pros
  • Beautiful color - golden brown
  • Great for neutral looks
  • Applies smoothly
  • Very creamy

Cons
  • Will crease if primer is not used

NYX Iced Mocha Jumbo Eye Pencil