Beauty Product Reviews | Page 3

Beautiful shimmer, generous amount in jar

I just picked up 6 gorgeous jars of Sparkle Dust. You will need to apply this before you put on your foundation or use Shadow Shields because it does have fallout. If you tap your brush, then you can start with a light layer of shimmer or build it up to a more dramatic finish easily. I have used this with a mixing medium and it turns the dust into a super-charged, metallic finish. Not for the faint of heart! I love this product. You can also use some of the colors as a pretty highlight on your face or shoulders.

Blackest black.....

I really love this eyeshadow. It's an intense, rich black. You cannot beat the $5.99 price and it's always a breeze to buy from MUG. You do need to tap the brush before applying this color as there can be a little fallout if you don't. You need to add a tiny bit of color at a time as this black is crazy pigmented. A little bit goes a loooong way with this shadow.

I've been using this palette too much!

Not too much to add to the already great reviews. The color combos are endless. An almost perfect mix of shimmers and matte colors great for any skin tone. The blushes are beautiful and can be used as shadows too. My only complaint is that there is not a black shadow in the lineup, not even a dark brown. That is what stops this palette from being the only thing you need to pack for a short trip. You'll still need to bring a black or dark brown shadow to round it out.

Otherwise, the colors apply remarkable well. A few of the colors seem to need a couple of more layers than others, but for the price you really do get a great product.

Works great.....with a lot of work and help from another mascara!

I love this mascara. I use it underneath Lash Stiletto to get a perfect lash every time. This mascara is great at separating and capturing in inner and outer corners. It does not give volume as much as it gives lift and length. When I top it with the Lash Stiletto I find I get a very intense, gorgeous lash.

I couldn't give it 5 stars since I have to apply another mascara on top of this to get it to work for me. It also takes a lot of time and work to apply this mascara so I don't wear it much on its own/everyday. Just when I want to rev up my the more natural look I get with Lash Stiletto.

Good buy if you are willing to work for it.

Not for me....terrible break-out!

Alas, this toner gave me horrible and painful cystic acne. Thankfully I realized very quickly that it came from the toner as this was the only new product I used on my face. I'm not sure what triggered the break-out but I suspect it is probably the fragrance.

Overall, I liked the rose scent but not the acne! Too bad, I really wanted this one to work for me. I'll stick with my regular ole witch hazel toner.

Worth the considerable effort to purchase!

Unfortunately, this product is not available in the U.S. You can order online, but it is very expensive. I am fortunate enough to have family in Japan who sends this to me at cost. If they ever move back to the states I will absolutely pay the higher cost and order this sunscreen online!

This is a water-based, SPF 30 sunscreen. As a woman of color I find that many foundations with sunscreen leave an unattractive white/greyish cast to my skin. Wearing a sunscreen under a non SPF foundation has the same effect. This is not an issue if I use foundations without sunscreen, but I still need and want the protection.

Enter Nivea Sun Protect Water Gel.

This applies very smoothly and quickly absorbs. I have absoultely no white or grey residue at all and it does not adversely affect my foundations and powders!

During the summer, I wear this alone instead of with a moisturizer. It is not greasy in the slightest bit and gives great protection to my face and neck.

I hope that Nivea will decide to sell this in the US.....This is truly a wonderful product. You can get it in a pump or squeeze bottle.

I keep buying this brush!

I love it! This brush can be used for so many different applications! I love it to apply my B.B. cream. Something about the shape and softness of the bristles gives me a perfect finish every time. I makes applying foundations a breeze around the eye and nose area.

I have also been using this brush to apply my contour colors and creme blushes. It feels very natural in my hands and I love how it spreads my products evenly.

You can't beat the price (approx. $8.00) and this brush has lasted through a year of 3-day a week washings.

Great selection of colors, light formula.

I really like the shade match for darker toned women. This foundation needs to be shaken before applying and is a little thin so beware when you pour the product.

The coverage is medium, but feels very lightweight. With one light coat, I only needed to spot conceal a couple areas for a flawless look.

You do need to beware of transfer with this foundation. I set mine with powder, but when I tested it on its own it transferred on everything!

What a great find!

I have the Face Form Contour Kit. This one has a contour, highlight and blush. I have it in Deep and absolutely love how it contours my face.

The contour powder is very pigmented and you get a generous amount in the palette. It applies smoothly and is the perfect shade for my NW/45 shade.

The highlight is a beautiful warm golden bronze and the blush is just a bit deeper. I have used these as highlighters on both my face and eyes.

I'm very impressed with the obvious effort Sleek Makeup has made into providing workable shades for women of color.

Great colors to create a neutral palette.

I really like Stila's shadows. I have 4 in various shades of brown, with Mahogany being my favorite at the moment. It's a gorgeous warm, reddish brown that looks great in the crease. I've been finding the empty palette's and refills all over the net at very cheap prices. Haute Look has been featuring Stila about every 4-5 weeks and you can get the refills and palettes for $6 each.

The colors blend very nicely, but you need to use a light hand to prevent excess fallout. I hope that Stila decides to expand their colors a little more. You get a lot of product for a really great price.