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Boscia Detoxifying Black Cleanser Review

boscia detoxifying black cleanser review

 

Hey There! So I just ran out of my usual face cleanser (Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit), so it’s the perfect time to venture into other facial cleansers that might suit my fancy. A month ago, I was able to try a sample size of Boscia Detoxifying Black Cleanser and I was amazed. Now, I finally bought it inย regularย size, and I couldn’t be any happier.

The color of this Detoxifying Black Cleanser from Boscia may look strange or striking to you, because it’s made of activated charcoal, but it feels good, not only on the face, but also on the hand while applying the product, since it getsย warm upon contact with the skin.ย In addition to that, this cleanser has Glycolic Acid and Vitamin C.

 

boscia black charcoal face cleanser

 

As a detoxifying cleanser, I like how it’s meant to remove impurities and takes out excess oil. Great for my skin concern, plus the added benefits of pore size reduction and complexion brightening. The smell is not bad either. It’s kinda herbal-like, which smells soothing to the senses.

While it does cover your face with dark, muddy, charcoal, gel consistency, don’t get alarmed, this is like Tarte Frxxxtion Stick, which fades away after rinsing your face. The only thing I may not like about Boscia Detoxifying Black Cleanser is that it doesn’t foam very well. But it does leave my skin feeling clean and refreshed. I also noticed less oiliness and so far, less breakouts.ย 

This cleanser is definitely going to be in my holy grail list, not only because of its uniqueness but also because of its calming and helpful benefits, specially for someone with oily skin or sensitive skin.

 

Go try this today! HERE.

 

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Marc Jacobs Le Marc Liquid Lip Creme

marc jacobs le marc liquid lip creme

 

Hello! Time now for a new lipstick review. Happy Friday all! But before welcome the weekend, let’s talk about the latest lipstick launch from Marc Jacobs. It’s the Le Marc Liquid Lip Creme. Now, a lot of people were excited about this, especially me. This lipstick is highly anticipated and currently garners a 4-point something stars in Sephora. Which means that this highly-rated liquid lipstick is most probably awesome. But… why don’t I feel exactly quite the same? Hmmm.

 

marc jacobs le marc liquid lip creme

 

From the moment I saw this Le Marc Liquid Lip Creme from the front aisle of Sephora, I knew I needed to check this out. Yet something was holding me back. First, I really really want to think that this is going to be (finally!) MJ’s version of matte liquid lipsticks whichย are so popular nowadays, but perhaps retaining the usual MJ lipstick colors, especially the names. Second, if this is not matte, then this better need new colors. And lastly, this better be long-lasting likeย the lipstick version which I adore. Hmmm…

Much to my dismay, the Le Marc Liquid Lip Creme is not matte and yes it did retain a few colors from the Le Marc Lip Creme. Oh well, basically, it is the liquid version of Marc Jacobs’ very popular Lip Creme lipstick. It is not a bummer, it is just not what I expected or wanted. But, if youย have tried the Lip Cremes, reviewed (HERE) then you know that they are one of the best long-lasting lipsticks out there, and they also have an amazing selection of wearable colors. The liquid version is no different at all.

 

marc jacobs le Marc truth or bare liquid lipstick

 

I only picked one color (Truth Or Baremedium dusty rose pink) because the other color I liked is Slow Burn (creamy nude rose), which I already have in (solid) lipstick form. Although, I really really dig the array of colors that came with thisย line. But theย Truth Or Bare shadeย makes the face look bright and not sallow. It has the right blend of nude, mauve, and pink.

 

marc Jacobs liquid lip creme truth or bare

To sum it all up, if you want a long-lasting reliable liquid lipstick that has a very good color payoff, with a wearable selection of shades to choose from, then you cannot go wrong with this Le Marc Liquid Lip Creme by Marc Jacobs.

But the million-dollar question, when is MJ going to make a matte liquid lipstick? Hopefully soon…

 

T.G.I.F Y’all!

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MAC Liptensity Lipstick Review

Mac liptensity review

 

Mama Mia MAC! Hi to all the Mac fanatics out there! I’m pretty sure you all know what I’m gonna talk about today. It’s the MAC Liptensity Lipsticks and mind you, they’re great. I’m not really sure what caught my attention when I purchased these lipsticks. Perhaps it’s the different-looking packaging. There’s something interesting, odd and futuristic about it. They just don’t look like your ordinary lipstick. At the beginning, I wasn’t really sure what they were, I thought they’re some kind of a lip stain/lip balm hybrid. But nope, they’re lipsticks, and they’reย not like most lipsticks.

These MAC Lipstensitiesย ย are probably one of the most pigmented lipsticks I’ve ever tried. Such intensity that the color/stain remains on your lips even after taking the lipstick off. The darker shades being the ones that tend to stain more. The colors are very flattering, and I think there are more dark tones than lighter ones (in my opinion), which is quite the opposite of what I usually see in mostย range of lipstick colors.

 

Mac liptensity lipstick swatches smoked almond Dionysus

 

Even though I like the range of colors of this MAC liptensities, somehow I found myself having trouble of choosing a few for myself. I mean, don’t get me wrong, these are one of the best lipsticks out there, and the best in pigment so far, but I noticed that since these lippies were so oozing with pigments, their shades from their tubes don’t translate well once applied and swatched, and they tend to look slightly neon-ish. For example, the shade Dionysus above or below looks more like a deep brown shade, but it’s actually a deep reddish plum. Even the shade Smoked Almond didn’t look quite like a bright rose brown. It’s more of a warm medium nude on me. On top of that, the pinks and corals tend to be quite bright.

Mac lipstensity lip swatches review

 

I suggest you try these MAC liptensities in person, take time to swatch them carefully, then think and look again whether it’s the right shade for you. Personally, I really like the shades that I reviewed here. I think the Smoke Almond shade is extremely wearable for everyday look, and the Dionysus shade is great for a night out or for some exquisite dinner. Agree?

 

Mac liptensity swatches photos review

 

Apart from the amazing pigment that these liptensities have, I also like the way they feel on my lips. They’re exremely lightweight and has a satiny finish. Though they still transfer but the color remains, and they don’t feel very sticky. Lurve it.

 

What d’ya think of these MAC Lipstensity Lipsticks?ย 

 

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