Beauty Product Reviews

Perfect versatile cheek brush

I've been loving this brush since I purchased it a little while ago, and I decided to put it to the test by using it for bronzer, blush and highlighter all at once. This brush is big enough (yet not too large) and also precise enough in it's shape, density and ability of the bristles to flex/splay and move to bronze, apply blush and highlighter perfectly. It blends powders like a dream and I couldn't be happier with my purchase.

Roomy and versatile

I've never considered getting a real storage option for my brushes until I saw this product. Typically I just have my brushes arranged in various containers in my beauty room, but I saw this and thought it might be a good way to condense and organize. I love how tall the bag is, as it ensures there will be plenty of room for any brush I might want to put inside. However, this came with several plastic inserts which I assume are dividers--I like the idea, but I had a hard time figuring out how these are supposed to fit together perfectly inside the bag. They move around easily and do not stay in place. I will have to play around with it more, but overall this is a pretty good storage/travel option and I will definitely get use out of it.

Lots of storage options

I bought this set so that I could downsize my beauty room from a lot of bulky containers that I didn't care for (and reuse said containers for other purposes). I figured this kit would be great not just for storage, but for travel since it's designed for artist use. I am not a makeup artist, but so far I am finding everything here great for my organizational needs.

Perfect for on the go

I bought this tissue pouch as a replacement for the normal box of tissues I keep in my car, and it's absolutely perfect for my needs. I can tell it's going to be super durable which is exactly what I wanted. I am tempted to buy a few more in the future just so that I have them wherever I am. Highly recommend for anyone!

Awesome bronzer

I knew I had to have this bronzer (along with one of the blush duos) as soon as I saw photos of these online. Cover FX has really outdone themselves with creating such a beautifully presented product. But it's not all about the looks--I wouldn't say I am exactly a bronzer-junkie, but I have tried enough to know what I like, and like this I do. The Sunkissed Bronze shade at first appeared like it might be still too deep for my skin tone, but since I tend to go into face products with a lighter hand I have been able to achieve a perfectly buildable application. I suggest going in one light layer at a time if the color seems intimidating. But it blends very well, so I feel like overdoing it shouldn't be too much of a problem. I also think this shade is neither too cool nor too warm, so you shouldn't get that dreaded "orangey" bronzer effect, and it's just cool enough to look more like a natural tan. The satin-side adds a bit of extra glow without looking overly shiny or glittery, a smooth sheen if you will, and pairs well with the matte side. Whether you are that "bronzer-junkie" or you are just looking to try something new, I think this one is worth checking out for sure.

Beautiful blush!

I was so excited to receive this blush, I bought this and one of the bronzer duos the instant they released here on Beautylish. One side is matte, and the other side has a satin sheen that is hard to describe. It's not exactly shiny like a highlight, just glowy without any glitter or sparkle. The two sides work well together or alone, for whatever kind of look I am going for. I would say the color I picked (Warm Honey) in-person is slightly deeper and rosier than it appears online in the photos, but even on my fair skin tone it is easy to go in with a light hand or build up as needed. Also, this blush blends beautifully and I have had no issues trying to get it to work for me. All in all I really recommend picking up at least one of these, this blush is bomb!

Beautiful, but not super long-lasting

I must preface this review by saying that I have a very oily skin type, so normally I feel like this type of product wouldn't appeal to me. However, something possessed me to give this multistick a shot. I wanted something that was easy to throw on for low-maintenance days and that was multi-use for that fresh, effortless vibe.

As a lip color, it's beautiful. The texture is balmy and sheer, but not so much so that the color barely shows up, at least on the lips. It's hydrating, and it lasts decently well for hours before I feel the need to reapply. This is the function that the multistick is best at, in my opinion.

I was apprehensive to use this as a blush, as I wasn't sure how well it was going to mesh with other products and whether or not it would last on my skin. However I was very pleasantly surprised. It is very easy to apply with fingers or dab onto the cheeks, particularly after warming it up a bit. It gives a fresh look that I enjoy. It doesn't really last the best on my skin, but it's easy enough to touch up so this doesn't bother me. Overall it's a very nice product to use on the cheeks, for sure.

I dared to use this product on my eyes the first time I tried it because hey, YOLO. I knew it probably wouldn't work that well, but curiosity got the better of me. Just to give it the best chance of lasting well enough, I applied the color over my favorite eye primer. Honestly I found this to be really sheer for my tastes, at least as an eye color. It also creased pretty quickly, though it still technically lasted a good 6 hours or so. Overall I wouldn't really recommend this product for use on the eyes due to the short longevity.

The only thing that really bothers me about the multistick is how tiny the tube is. It seems to be about the size of a standard lipstick, but I'm supposed to use this all over the whole face? I'm sure anyone using this every single day would run through it very quickly. Personally for the price and for its purpose it should be at least 2 or 3 times the size. But I do think it's a really nice product, and I would consider purchasing this in other shades in the future.

Tricky to work with

I've had a compact of this foundation for a very long while and have been using it off and on. I've hit pan on it, but at this point I don't think I would repurchase. I find it very difficult to get this foundation to work with certain primers and skincare products--if I don't use the right combination of products (including the right brush), I find that this product doesn't blend well and will sometimes bunch up in odd places. Also if I try to build it up too much, it can tend to look cakey. When I do have a good day with this foundation it looks very smooth, but it also has a strange texture to the touch that almost feels weirdly sticky and heavy on my face...overall with all the cons and with all the effort it takes to get this foundation to look good, I don't really recommend it unless you have a simple routine and maybe you don't layer a bunch of skincare/primers like I do before applying makeup.

Awesome primer for oily skin

I've only used this primer a few times as of writing this review, but I can easily say that this is definitely one of the best primers that has helped me control oil throughout the day. My skin looks smooth under makeup when I use this primer, and I feel as though I look much less shiny than usual. I am extremely oily, so I still have to blot every several hours, but right around the times that I do still I don't look like a mess nearly as much, and my makeup holds up better. I like the texture of this primer as well, it kind of goes on like a light lotion but dries down matte quickly making application easy. I knocked off half a star for the scent, which I can't describe but it is a bit odd to say the least. Not like in a chemical way, but in a "it's supposed to smell like nothing but still ends up with a weird scent anyway in the process of trying to smell like nothing" kind of way. Overall I would highly recommend trying this if you struggle with oily skin like me.

Good product, not a fan of the consistency

I ordered this product once by mistake (I like the emulsion formula best), but I decided to use it for a while anyway just to see if it was just as effective as the formula I usually use. This formula has a very oily-feeling, yet thin consistency, which makes it difficult to get out of the bottle. I also notice that this does not mix well when applying creamier or thicker products on top--my azelaic acid tends to pill up on top of this quite easily. I can make this formula work sometimes, but other times it will drive me a bit crazy! Overall, I will be trying to use this up as best as I can, but due to the consistency interfering with other products in my routine, I wouldn't purchase this again.