Beauty Product Reviews

so far, so good

the morning after I used it, my skin felt SOOOO much smoother and softer. I also haven't had any breakouts and my redness has decreased. As for pores and texture, it still hasnt shown any changes but I don't expect miracles.

matte all day

I have oily skin and ive tried every primer there is and nothing has worked. mattifying ones make my skin feel dry and silicone ones make me an oil slick in less than an hour. I bought this on a whim bc of the price and I'm glad I did! This primer feels so smooth and soft and absorbs fast. it minimized my pores and fine lines. after +7 hrs, my makeup still looks as if i just applied it! i usually get shiny on my forehead, chin, and nose area and I dont need to blot or powder my face at all! (For the record, i set my face with RCMA powder and Urban Decay All-Nighter setting spray) I will definitely be repurchasing this primer!

best lipliner

i know lipliners arent very exciting but this is seriously the best lipliner ive ever tried. most lip liners feel kinda dry and drag on your lips. this one doesnt. its creamy but it doesnt bleed. its very pigmented, so you can use this as a lipstick and liner in one. its is definitely worth $18. i only wish there were more colors available

new fave primer

i have combo skin but really oily tzone. ive tried every mattefying primer and ive yet to find one that works. i noticed that most primers for oily skin really dried out my face and made me cake-y. what i love about this primer is that its not silicone-y. it feels like a light lotion and it leaves my face feeling moisturized. it does a good job minimizing lines and pores. i noticed that my makeup doesnt look as cakey . i still get a little shiny after a few hours but that happens with so-called mattefying primers too. its $60 but i use pea size for my face , so it lasts a long time.

gorgeous!

im in love with this palette. the colors are very flattering and pigmented. i like that there are matte and shimmer shades. you can use this as a blush or bronzer.

as pretty as it is, i really dislike the chevron pattern. it makes it really difficult to select just one color. i just swish my brush around the colors to make a blend.

faster drying time!

i initially thought this was a weird gimmicky product but decided to buy one after buying some quality brushes (wayne goss, chikuhodo). ive always laid my brushes out to dry but it would take forever to dry and i was worried about water damaging the ferrule. i noticed after using this brush tree, my brushes dry faster than usual! also, its collapsible so you can put it away when youre not using it so it doesnt take up space or collect dust. the only thing i didnt like is that its a little difficult to put the pieces together. (and be careful when opening the package - the edges of the box gave me nasty papercuts!)

gentle daily cleanser

i have sensitive combo skin and alot of cleansers out there are either really drying or dont cleanse my face well enough. i love that this cleanser makes my skin feel really clean yet doesnt dry it out. it also removes my makeup which is super convenient (i usually do the double cleansing method with cleansing oil, then regular cleanser). i use 2-3 pumps and it looks and feels like very little, it actually is more than enough. also, it has a nice light scent.

So pretty and luxe

I have no idea how to contour and sculpt so I only use this palette as a blush. The colors are really pretty. I like how the highlighter isn't too cool toned and the bronzer isn't red. These colors are really flattering. The bronzer is fairly subtle which is nice. The highlighter needs to be applied with a light touch. It's easy to go overboard. It makes me look really shiny if I'm not to careful

Feels great

I have acne prone, yet sensitive skin. I've tried all types of toners, and this one is the best. The 2 things that drew me to this product are: it's alcohol free, and it has hyaluronic acid. As I get older, I notice my once super oily skin is becoming more like combo skin. The acne fighting toners I've used in the past now dry and irritate my skin. This toner feels so nice and refreshing when I use it after cleansing. I still have to moisturize afterwards but my skin definitely feels more hydrated and clean. It's $30 so it's pretty steep, but that bottle will last a long time. I've been using the for a few weeks and it's still almost full. One thing I must mention: the scent. It smells like a perfume. It's not bad, but I was really surprised when I first smelled it. I guess I wasn't expecting it . It goes away though. just giving u a heads up in case you're sensitive to fragrances or strong smells

Pigmented and dramatic

I used to use urban decay's primer potion and their brow powder to do my brows but after hearing such great things about Anastasia, I decided to give this a try. My skin gets oily throughout the day and so my brows would fade. What I love about this Dip brow is that my brows stays put! No smudging or fading. I don't even need to use primer anymore. However, this isn't for everyone. If you have fuller brows, you're better off with brow gel. I have sparse brows so I need more pigment and coverage. This is also not the best for ppl going for a "natural " look. It's pretty dramatic. A little goes a long way