Beauty Product Reviews | Page 4
This Luxe Mascara Lover is Thrilled!
I am definetly a mascara-o-holic, and a luxury mascara lover. I tend to stick with the few that I love until I find really great ones to put on my vanity. Definetly a vanity staple. The brush and the formula are both super important to me in a mascara. This brush produces absolutely fantastic results! It is a very thin brush so it allows you to get to the very base of your lashes with great pull! The lengthening power is amazing and thr formula is beautiful. It's a formula that allows for really beautiful shape, because you can go through and coat every lash with a beautiful finish at the end(it has special properties that are explained in the description) It does NOT smudge on the lashline, and you can really get those ends of the lashes, as well as go through at different angles(after you've done your first coat and pulled through from the base) and add extra definition. What worked well for me was 2 coats(I always do 2!) The fibers in the formula give an extended look without any clumpiness at all. Looking forward to trying it with Surratt's Lash Curler which is supposed to be legendary, as well as the Smoky Eye Batons. So glad that Suratt is now om Beautylish!
Don't Underestimate the Power of this Wonderful Mitt!
I purchased Cleansing Mitt right after I purchased the Omorovicza Introductory Set(**see my review) specifically to use with the Thermal Cleansing Balm and the Purifying Mask. I wanted to make sure I was getting the most out of my products-similar to how you use the Muslin Cloths with the Eve Lom Cleanser(original) It not only allows me to get the most out of my products, allowing them to get their full effect-it's really a treatment in itself! What it does with cleansers is fantastic because you aren't only removing the product properly, the fibers of the mitt when wet are really designed to treat your pores! So you are getting that beautiful deep cleanse, and the feeling is wonderful-you feel like you are treating your skin. The same concept with masks! Once the mask has done it's work you are really giving your skin the full effect of the treatment because you are not only removing but treating. If you have concerns with texture(pores, etc) and evenness, this REALLY helps. Plus, you can use it with any cleanser or mask that you like! I use it with my Mila Moursi Cleansing Foam(Mousse Nettoyant) and I get really beautiful results. I also use it with the Charlotte Tilbury Goddess Skin Clay Mask. It's superior to using a washcloth because the fibers are designed for this exact purpose. You really do get some exfoliation in when you use the product, but it's also very gentle on the skin too. I look forward to using it with more products in the Omorovicza line, specifically the Silver Skin Savior!
So Thrilled! It Exceeded my Great Expectations!
I have to start by saying I'd had this foundation on my wishlist for a while-and especially after trying different products from TF and hearing great things about the finish and formula I was excited to try it. This is actually the first stick foundation I have ever tried. I feel like foundation/complexion besides skincare and brushes of course is a great thing to invest in when you find a formula of exquisite quality that works for you. I am so glad I now have this in my rotation. Firstly, it is a really forgiving formula(you can really feel that your skin is revitalized from using it and you can tell that the formula is luxurious, antioxidant rich) The application is so easy-you only need light application out from the center of the face-it blends SO beautifully! I have several Wayne Goss foundation/complexion brushes to reach for, and I used a combination of my #1 foundation brush and my fan brush(the thicker one from the Synthetic set) after that I simply pressed it into the skin to warm it up a bit. I absolutely love the coverage. It is a very, very natural semi-matte-and it really melds with the skin. It gives me gorgeous coverage and does not emphasize my pores/texture or any fine lines. It is very smoothing which I absolutely love. It really gives you a flawless finish that looks like beautiful skin. It's actually radiant without being thick or heavy in any way. I used it with the TF Illuminating Primer -fabulous!
A Luxe SPF that actually leaves your skin GORGEOUS!
When La Mer launched on Beautylish, I was so thrilled. Since I still needed to consult with the Beautylish team before investing in other La Mer products and I really needed a great SPF to wear daily for the face, I knew I couldn't go wrong with this one and I was absolutely right! It would be amazing enough to find an SPF to layer well under makeup and protect well without clogging pores and creating texture, but finding a product like this that actually applies SO beautifully that it's an absolute delight to wear-absolutely worth the investment! It is a very lightweight(a must for me) blue cream that gives you the feeling of supple freshness and moisture when applied-it of course has the Miracle Broth and believe me it not only does everything I mentioned(without the issues) but it also really has been fitting in beautifully with my regimen(which has been full of lots of Mila Moursi and now La Mer +Omorovicza) and making my skin look perfected not just when I apply but over time. My dermatologist told me that up to 70-80% of aging comes from the sun, let alone being cognizant of skin cancer(I have to be especially careful personally) so it's really important to invest in a product you love and will wear everyday-I highly recommend it and I think it would be great for almost any skintype!
The First Foray into TF Complexion-Love it!
I had a lot of anticipation for this primer-I've had Tom Ford's complexion on my wishlist -especially since I was in a boutique and sampled the Traceless Stick Foundation, and because of all the Beautylish features plus Wayne Goss' reviews-and I'm thrilled to say it did not disappoint! In fact, it really exceeded my expectations. For me, this was stepping out of my box. I have combination skin and some issues with texture/uneveness but since I am a self confessed primer-a-holic and I have another go-to, I definitely wanted to try it. Firstly I love the applicator and the bottle-it twists up and twists back down to close and it's very luxe. The first time I tried it I applied a bit too much -the look was beautiful but it was a bit more luster than I was used to. The second time, I applied the perfect amount and made sure to press it into the skin/apply it with the tips of my fingers and the effect was absolutely stunning. I don't like a metallic type/ultra shimmery look, but the quality of this product allows me to enjoy a glow that's ultra flattering, the effect is gorgeous but it's not intense-I can even wear it without foundation just with concealer-lately I've been enjoying Charlotte Tilbury's Magic Away(looking forward to trying it with the Emotionproof Full Coverage Concealer and I add a second review based on that AND it's performance with Traceless Stick Foundation which is on it's way in the mail right now)I've tried that foundation previously so I know it be lovely. I currently wear apply it after I've taken care of my AM skincare(Mila Moursi-note: with my current skincare regime, my skin has gotten to its best place yet so I can feel more confident using products that do illuminate!) if I'm going out I apply La Mer's SPF 50 Fluid first and then this primer-and for foundation I currently use Natasha Denona's Face Glow. I apply foundation using Brush 1 from Wayne Goss' Anniversary Collection 2(see review!) or with the new 24S Brush from Wayne's capsule The Synthetics(also see review!) I really look forward to trying more from Tom Ford complexion(cheek products from Soleil) It actually does have those beautiful properties where it works with your skin to regenerate it-it makes it look healthy and supple. Simply beautiful. Note-if you do have really oily skin you may want to use it over another primer (one of my favorites being Kevyn Aucoin's The Sensual Skin Primer) and you can actually apply a small amount over that to illuminate your skin. Plus, you can always set the product lightly. So glad I invested in it!
Transform, Treat & Rejuvenate-Start Here for Your Best Skin Ever!
Before I purchased this set, I read the Behind the Brand feature on Mila Moursi and I really fell in love with her philosphy-products that would make up a regimen(or as I say, a regime) for a lifetime of beautiful skin as opposed to skincare "trends" or "fads" Mila is from France, and having lived in Paris, I have an appreciation for her philosphy. Doing more research, I found out that these 4 products were the perfect base regimen or (RITUAL) for my skin. Of course being in my 30's anti-aging is a main concern, but with combination skin that is prone to texture especially in certain areas(large pores/milia) as well as uneven skintone, I was looking for a regime that would work as a whole for my skin-products that would be effective on their own but designed to work as one. That's exactly what I achieved with this Dual Action Discovery Ritual. My skin is looking better than ever-not only have the products addressed the concerns I mentioned, this Ritual has really gone above and beyond giving me skin that's healthy, fresh, supple, youthful and radiant! This Discovery sets are a fantastic way to start out. I recommend consulting one of the Beautylish team members, and watching Mila's videos! The cleanser is a beautiful product-it's soothing, and I use it with the Omorovicza mitt, and it really gives a gorgeous soft clean without stripping. Step 2 is the PH Balancing Toner-(see my full review!) it is absolutely a treatment powerhouse!! Mila talks about the importance of toners-not simply in prepping the skin for the next step truly purifying, removing the traces that your cleanser doesn't get but much more. It includes beautiful powerful actives that you can feel working-and the results are evident when it comes to texture evenness-which leads into treatment powerhouse #2 the Refining Lotion-I just purchased the full size(and my 2nd full size of the Ph toner!) and I couldn't be more thrilled with the results. It has beautiful fruit acids that work absolute wonderful for not only the texture and tone of your skin, but it's radiance, fine lines and wrinkles-it gives you fresh, translucent skin! And the creme de la creme, the Dual Action Serum! You can use this AM and PM but since it is important to leave the Refining Lotion on overnight, I often just use it in the AM-it's absolutely gorgeous. The way in which it leaves my skin supple, fresh, youthful...I also have noticed even, glowing skin with each use and the results just keep getting better. That's how it is with all of the products. The gorgeous thing about Dual Action Serum is that it does act as a serum and a moisturizer. It has the most luxurious feel and it makes your skin look and feel luxurious and renewed. I hope this review leads you to give this-or one of the other rituals a try. They are most definitely worth investing in!
Another Exquisite Game Changer from Wayne!
I'm a huge Goss brush devotee. I call it the #Fallinlove effect!: You try one and you fall in love. You will absolutely fall in love with this brush whether you are like me and own most of his brushes or if this is your first purchase. They are the best investment you can make in getting the most out of your products. Wayne knows how makeup works with the skin and he curates the brushes (they are a labor of love, as he says) so you have artistry and technique at your fingertips. This brush is no exception!! It's rare to find such a beautiful multitasker. All of the brushes have Wayne's unique signature-luxuruious cashmere soft feel, wonderful form and incredible function that makes technique a breeze...this brush is such a great example...The way that it perfectly diffuses powder whether you are setting under the eyes, using it all over to finsh foundation, or while using it to beautifully use highlight blush or bronzer is just astounding. The shape is so magnifecent, giving you different application options using it flat, on the edge or at the tip side to side with ease. It's also been a really besutiful compliment to my other Goss complexion brushes.. I use it with Brush #1 Anniversary (which I use to apply liquid foundation-that brush is indispensable!), I will go in directly after even without powder to have an additional blending for a beautiful natural finish. You can also use it to blend liquid(or a cream stick foundation on its own!) With powder it picks up and lays down the precise amount that you need. You will never end up with cakiness. Wayne always shares the tip of wanting to avoid adding too many layers of product to the face, and this brush makes that really easy. I also love to use it with Kevyn Aucoin's The Sculpting Powder, By Terry's Preciosity Compact, and my favorite-Natasha Denona's Diamond & Blush(and now Bloom Blush & Glow Palette!!) it will allow you to apply product in the proper amount beautifully around the cheekbone for glow, dimension and lift (or all over for a product like Charlotte Tilbury's Airbrush Flawless Finish..) Finally, this brush never disturbs product underneath-a really wonderful feature in Wayne's brushes. I love to bring it with me when I'm on the go or traveling and I don't want to bring a whole set! Love! If you don't want to wait for it to re-stock on its own , I would most definitely recommend purchasing with along the Anniversary Collection or Eye Set!
Great Lightweight Plumping Moisture for Combo/ Oily Skin!
This moisturizer came with the Omorovicza Introductory Set that I purchased(I have been in love with Queen of Hungary Mist and was excited to try the products. Please see my review on that set!) I wanted to review it on it's own, however, because I really love it and I'm so pleased that I've incorporated it into my regime. Thanks to the amazing Beautylish Team who have helped me curate a regime for my skin, it's looking better than ever-and this moisturizer has been such a delight. It is the perfect lightweight moisturizer for combo skin(that leans oily)-being over 35 now I am always concerned with anti-aging and keeping my skin youthful and supple, but because of concerns with texture(pores and milia) I need to use a very lightweight moisturizer. It really feels incredible on the skin--your skin feels cooled and refreshed from the beautiful, luxurious Omorovicza ingredients. When you apply it absorbs really beautifully and feels very lightweight yet it still feels so luxurious on the skin and leaves my skin plump, supple and hydrated. My skin is left with a beautiful glow after using it. It also layers beautifully under makeup and it also will layer beautifully over a serum(I currently use the Mila Moursi Dual Action Serum/Serum Lissant which doubles as a serum and moisturizer so depending on how my skin feels that day or if I travel I might use one or the other and not both-I apply it after cleansing and toning(and using Queen of Hungary Mist) If you have super sensitive skin this probably wouldn't be the product for you because it does have fragrance(I love the fragrance) It doesn't pill up at all on the skin and it is beautiful under makeup . Using it after Queen of Hungary Mist really gives your skin such a beautiful supple effect. It does really balance the skin beautifully and the long term results are great as well. It pairs well with the rest of my Mila Moursi and Omorovicza regime, and I definitely plan to repurchase.
Rejuvenate and Transform!: An Essential in the Mila Moursi Regime!
I purchased the Dual Action Discovery Ritual Set after trying and falling in love with the PH Balancing Toner but am going through and reviewing each of the products because my skin is looking better and more beautiful than ever!-and this is really a product that will not only address your skincare concerns but just give you radiant, fresh, youthful skin! I am a Mila Moursi convert-I will absolutely echo the other reviews and say that it is absolutely worth the investment. I have combination skin and besides anti-aging of course, the main concerns I've been looking to address are, tone and texture(evenness, pores, a tendency to get milia) and I have had INCREDIBLE results with this product. I use it in the evening almost everyday after cleansing (with Mila's Cleansing Mousse) and toning with the PH Balancing Toner(a FABULOUS product-see review) and I use about a dime size amount and apply a thin layer all over the face. I do have youthful skin but the fine lines that I do have are gone, tone and texture dramatically improved-the bit of hyper-pigmentation that I do have on my left cheek/jaw from a tiny bit of post breakout redness has subsided dramatically, my pores minimized -all without irritation. Using this regime alone with the Dual Action Serum in the AM(sometimes I will do the serum AM and PM) has made my skin look fresher, smoother, more supple more youthful. To say it has transformed my skin would be an understatement. Definitely a product worth investing in! It will rejuvenate and transform! You will adore it. I will continue to expand and try even more products in the Mila Moursi line(the Beautylish Team is exceptional and they can help to recommend which products might benefit you but trying one of the Ritual Kits(also great for travel is a wonderful place to start!)
Iconic for a Reason!
This should be a staple in every woman's makeup bag! Kevyn Aucoin pioneered the art of contour-how to do it, how it should be done. This is the perfect tool in your arsenal. I do use other products for glow and dimension(Natasha Denona, By Terry, Charlotte Tilbury etc) but for actual contouring-creating the accentuating my cheekbones, contouring my nose, this is the ONLY product I use. I am fair and I received the medium shade with the Legacy Palette, but when I purchased the light shade(along with a Beautylish exclusive set) it was perfect. Firstly the texture is gorgeous-you don't get caking, settling into pores/texture(as Wayne Goss said, the fewer layers the better) it's smooth and lovely on the skin. What makes it special too is the blend of the pigments as mentioned in the description-it's very subtle but it's very important because it's not meant to be a bronzer-it's supposed to meld with your skin and create the illusion of accentuating features and bringing them to the forefront-or the opposite...I love to use it with Wayne Goss' #12 brush (or the Holiday 2018 Brush as well!) and I apply it in the hollows of my cheeks and also on the sides of my nose. What it does with my nose is very subtle and lovely. I do have bones on the sides of my nose, and what it does is just make my profile look more balanced and beautiful-in a natural, lovely way. It's a wonderful enhancement. The other reason the pigment blend is so important is the cast of too much brown or orange that other products can leave which you don't find. The tone is perfect. A few other reviewers mentioned the size of the product but you really don't need a lot-it lasts for a long time. It's beautiful to pair with the Celestial Powder, Natasha Denona's All Over Glow & Diamond and Blush Palette, Charlotte Tilbury Cheek to Chic Blush-and of course, Kevyn Aucoin the Neo Blush.