Beauty Product Reviews

The Name Says It All

I use this perfume as a "secret weapon" of sorts, especially when I'm trying to leave a good impression. The scent can be a little overpowering if used in excess, so use just on your neck and your wrists; there's no need to douse yourself in this one. Once it settles into your skin, it's nothing short of fabulous, very warm, slightly sweet but in a mature way. This one is definitely for the grown and... well, you know the rest!

My Go-To Polish

I will only get a manicure with OPI nail polish. It lasts nearly forever and the colors are true to shade from the bottle to the nail. I love many of the colors, so it's hard to pick a favorite-which is a good problem to have, actually. I don't mind paying the few dollars extra to have it in my manicure kit; the results are absolutely worth it!

Flawless From Beginning to End

This is the eyeshadow primers to end all eyeshadow primers. I've used it on several humid Miami days and nights with fantastic results. With this as a primer, my eye makeup has never budged, and the shade of Sin is a perfect neutral that makes all colors pop. Add this to your makeup bag immediately!

Great set for such a cheap price

At $1 per brush, this was definitely a wise investment for my kit. The brushes are great sizes for their purpose. The handles seemed a little slippery, but it's negligible. It's a great starter set for budding MUAs looking to build their kit for cheap.

Fantastic!

The cooling sensation of the plumping formula is a lovely break from other formulas with burning sensations that I have tried. Although I have full lips, this gloss adds a much-needed smoothness, as they tend to look wrinkly. Flirt is my go-to shade; it's the perfect nude for women of color.

The Perfect Highlighter

Yet another gem from my October Birchbox. I use it as a highlight on my brow bones and the inner corner of my eyes, which always finished my eye makeup with a great lift. Again, this will be a product that I actually buy.

Good for very light coverage

I actually used this on a male model for his head shots. If you're looking for a full-coverage product, keep searching. However, if you're looking for light coverage for minimal discoloration, then this will work just fine. Just make sure that your skin underneath is clean and well-moisturized; applying it to dry skin results in a flaky/mask-like finish.

A MUA's Best Friend!

I received mine gratis in my October Birchbox. Ever since I began using it on jobs, I saw the quality of my work increase ten-fold, especially on camera. Using it results in seamless foundation coverage with much less effort required. Also, the egg-shape really helps me get into difficult area right under the eye without tugging the skin. In all, I love it and I will be buying a second one for my personal use.

Perfect Berry Shade for Fall

For women with darker skin tones: the Black Honey shade is a godsend. Not only is the deep cranberry color flattering and on-trend for fall, but the intensity is that of a lip stain without the dryness that a lip stain usually comes with it. Add this to your makeup bag ASAP.

Great for the price

The color pay-off for some of them is less than others, but I am pleased with this palette for the most part. Again, this is constantly present in my makeup kits for jobs and personal use.