Hey Guys! I apologize again for my long absence. I am still typing this on the plane on my way back home while watching The Devil Wears Prada. I’ve been sick and a lot of things have happened. Also, I am very jet-lagged, so bear with me if I commit some typos or if my grammar is all over the place. Anyhow, Iโve got some random products that Iโve been loving lately and I want to share my opinion about them with you. So, without further ado, letโs get this jet lag-inducing review going.
Nyx The Skinny Mascara ($7) – Since I have small eyes, Iโve always wanted a teeny-tiny mascara thinking that it could somehow work better on my short sparse lashes. Well, this Nyx skinny mascara seems promising because it’s tiny enough for what I need. When I opened it, I was a bit disappointed at how thin it was, so it was pretty obvious that it was not going to work for my upper lashes at all. Whatโs surprising is how well this particular mascara worked wonders on my lower lashes. It is quite precise at lining my minute lower lashes that it emphasizes my eyes well. I tend to look fully awake whenever I use this and it didnโt even smudge so far.
Sephora Collection Mud Mask Purifying & Mattifying (1 oz: $12, 2.03 oz: $20) – Iโve talked about this particular mask before when I received a sample of it from Sephora Play! A lot of people donโt really like this, but I really enjoyed this mask quite a lot. Itโs kind of like a cheaper alternative toย Glamglow Supermud and it works pretty much the same as Glamglowโs but with a slightly better scent in my opinion. It sets and dries really fast on the face and itโs ideal if you have an oily-prone skin. It cleans the pores very well and your face will feel soft and clean. Also, I love the bluish-gray tinge that this mask has instead of the usual dark gray color that youโd get with most charcoal masks.
Clinique Pep-Start Double Bubble Purifying Mask (1.7 oz: $24.50) – Ever since this mask came out, I really wanted it because it sparked my curiosity and it seemed really unique. A mask that bubbles on the face? Sign me up for that. While recently there are other masks that came out of the market that also has the same property of bubbling up once applied on the face, like Glamglow Bubblesheet Oxygenating Deep Cleanse Mask, which I havenโt tried yet but I will, this mask from Clinique is really fun to use. A lot of people even said that this is much better than Glamglowโs. This has a mild clean and fresh scent and it applies like a light pinkish gel. It starts to bubble on the face within a matter of seconds and it gives that fun tingling sensation on the skin. It feels like something is popping on your face and youโd wish all masks are like that.
Too Faced Peach Kiss Moisture Matte Long Wear Lipstick in Sex on the Peach ($21) – I was curious about this lipstick that was released by Too Faced recently together with their Peaches and Cream Collection. A lot of people said that this is matte and moisturizing at the same time, and that also, it smells really good. Well, those comments are definitely true. It does smell like yummy fresh peaches and while I like the scent and does not abhor it, some people may find it to be too strong. Itโs definitely a unique scent for a lipstick though. The formulation feels cushiony and definitely much more hydrating than most matte lipsticks. I like its matte effect because it doesnโt settle into the lips’ fine lines. It also has a decent lasting power of 3-4 hours and the pigment is fab as well. The shade Sex on the Peach is pretty and though it has a bit of a grayish beige undertone to it, I like it as a nude shade for someone with a light to medium skin tone.
MAC Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour/MAC Select in Preferentially Yours ($21) – Only available to MAC Select members, I was really excited to have this shade. At first, it comes out as a mauvy rose, but as soon as it settled, it had a bit of a grayish cast which sorta deters me from using it. I ignored it for a while, but then again, I gave it a try one more time, and I actually like it this time. It still has that grayish undertone but itโs a pretty matte shade for Fall. It does kind of feel very drying on the lips though, I think much more drying than most matte liquid lipsticks, so removing this can be a challenge. I just use theย Kopari Coconut Melt to remove it and it does a good job at taking off the product while moisturizing the lips at the same time.
Tarte Tarteist Quick Dry Matte Lip Paint in Vibin ($20) – I love the Tarte Quick Dry Matte Lip Paints a lot, especially their array of shades. So, when I saw Bretman Rock with Nessa on youtube doing the makeup, I fell in love with Nessaโs lip shade. I found out she wore Tarteโs Matte Lip Paint in Vibin. Itโs a gorgeous wine red matte liquid lipstick thatโs so perfect for Fall and itโs a total standout. Itโs great with any skin tone, and itโll just simply make you look beautiful. I swear.
Burberry, My Burberry Blush Eau de Parfum (Mini: $29, 1 oz: $68, 1.6 oz: $90, 3 oz: $120) – Got a sample of this in Sephora Play! and I wanted to purchase the regular size, but since Iโm traveling and I wanted to test drive this scent on my trip, I decided to get the travel size instead, then Iโll get the larger size when I get home soon. A lot of folks said that this smells like Ed Hardy. Hmmm, I do own a few Ed Hardy scents, and I really like them, and I also think that itโs true that thereโs a bit of a similarity in their top notes, but this one has a stronger and fresher pomegranate scent that I really like, and itโs not boring.
Have you tried any of these beauts lately?
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