Thursday, May 19, 2011

MAC Studio Finish SPF 35 Concealer Review, Swatch, & Photos

Rating: 10/10

Sold: MAC, online

Price: $16.50 for .24 oz

Description: Lightweight, creamy, discreetly opaque concealer

Review:

Pros
  • SPF 35
  • Amazing coverage!
  • Doesn’t become too cakey!
  • Covers all blemishes, undereye circles, everything!
  • Lasts forever (I’ve had my pot for almost 2 years)
  • Price isn’t bad for the amount of product and the quality of it
  • Shade selection is great – has both pink and yellow undertones
 
Cons
  • Don’t apply too much under the eyes – it could become a tad cakey

MAC Studio Finish SPF 35 Concealer

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Benefit Erase Paste Review, Swatch, & Photos

Rating: 2/10

Sold: Benefit, online; Sephora, online

Price: $26.00 for .15 oz

Description: Brightening camouflage for eyes & face

Review:

Pros
  • Does a great job of brightening the undereye area
  • Has a peachy tone
 
Cons
  • Expensive!
  • Very sticky
  • Doesn’t blend very well
  • Never really sinks into the skin

Benefit Erase Paste

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Up & Up Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes Review & Photos

Rating: 10/10

Sold: Target

Price: Around $3.50 for 25 count

Description: Removal and cleansing action that gently removes all types of makeup, including waterproof mascara

Review:

Pros
  • Compared to Neutrogena Make-Up Remover
  • Removes makeup like a charm!
  • So cheap compared to Neutrogena wipes!
  • Easily accessible
  • Stay moist forever!
  • No problems with breakouts of any kind
 
Cons
  • [Neutral] I have not used these on my eyes (I prefer to use an eye makeup remover)

Up & Up Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes

Monday, May 16, 2011

Maybelline Dream Mousse Concealer Review, Swatch, & Photos

Rating: 6/10

Sold: Drugstores

Price: $6.00 - $7.00

Description: Whipped mousse concealer provides air-soft, matte finish coverage with a weightless feel; Shade: Ivory

Review:

Pros
  • Conceals very well
  • High pigmentation
  • Good shade range
  • Yellow based undertones (what what I could tell)
 
Cons
  • Accentuates dry areas (very badly!!)
  • Can become cakey

Maybelline Dream Mousse Concealer

Thursday, May 12, 2011

OPI My Chihuahua Bites! Review, Swatch, & Photos

Rating: 10/10

Sold: Drugstores, or salons

Price: $8.00 - $8.50

Description: Bright orange-red

Review:

Pros
  • Love the large brush
  • Formula is good – not streaky
  • Beautiful color
  • Great for summer/spring
 
Cons
  • OPI is a little pricey
  • May be hard to find

OPI My Chihuahua Bites!