Beauty Product Reviews | Page 6

Ehhh...

I wanted to like this because it claimed to leave skin with a 'smooth satin finish', but I find that I can't use a moisturizer or serum underneath because the product streaks and takes a long time to blend in. It also oxidizes on my face, so I can only use it in the summer when my skin is darker. The 'slightly luminous look' is quite an understatement as well, because it leaves my face really shiny. I have combination skin, which isn't particularly oily, so I don't think it's me. I also know I'm NC20, as I've used other foundations from MAC that didn't leave me looking slightly orange. I would definitely recommend other foundations over this one, but that's just my two cents.

Lovely

I wanted something with soothing ingredients to add a boost of hydration after applying my usual moisturizer and I love the smell of fresh cut roses, so this was perfect. I spray this twice (one spritz on each side of my face), once during the day and once at night before I go to bed. Even though it costs more, I get the larger size of this, which is 3.3 oz and it's about $32. In the long run, it's cheaper than buying the 1 oz. size for $21. The large bottle lasts me over six months, so it's a good investment.

Brightens

This product does a great job masking dark circles, and I love that it has light reflecting properties. However, as this isn't meant to improve the look of dark circles over time, it's more of a cosmetic than a skincare product. Nevertheless, it is the only cream I've found that actually makes me look wide awake, so I can live without long term effects.

Crazy good value

Let me start by saying this set is such an amazing deal. It costs $39 (US), and you get six full sized liners, which are individually priced at $25 a pop. The quality of these eyeliners is superb; they glide on easily, have great color payoff, and last all day. They have the consistency of a cream shadow, and there's no tugging or pulling to get the color on. Plus, the smudge tips are great for softening a smoky eye look. They also seem to coordinate well with Tarte's new jewelry box eyeshadows. I love and use every color!

The brush shape is absolutely nuts, but it's probably what makes this mascara work so well! For a drugstore product, this does an excellent job at keeping my lashes curled after I've used a curler. My lashes are naturally straight, so I've spent a lot of money trying to find a mascara that doesn't require me to re-curl my lashes later on during the day (I really hope I'm not the only person who does this!) While this doesn't quite hold up for 12 hours, it gets me through work. Plus, the container is really cute. And who doesn't love cute packaging?

Minimizes pores

This stuff does what it says. With continued use, I've noticed a considerable difference in the size of my pores, and even more of a difference in the way my skin feels! In collaboration with Tarte's Smooth Operator TM, it covers redness and discolorations and creates a matte canvas which lasts almost all day (granted you're not exerting yourself). I don't think I will use any other powder ever again.

Moisturizing

This TM is super moisturizing and doesn't oxidize like a lot of others I've tried (with SPF). It does leave the face with a very dewy look, as Bibi said, so if you want to save the step of applying powder for a more subdued glow, this probably isn't for you. However, I find that this blends well and evens out my complexion. With a powder, my skin looks so healthy that I've gotten lots of compliments at work. I even got my mom to use it, and she is strictly a Guerlain and Cle de Peau devotee!

Rich and Creamy

I bought this concealer primarily for the SPF 35, but I've found it does a great job of covering my dark circles. Applied later during the day makes me look wide awake, even if I didn't get enough sleep the night before. My only reservation is that it has a tendency to crease if applied too liberally.

Clarifying

I got a small tube of this through an online promotion, so I use it when I travel. This leaves my skin feeling cleaner than I'm used to, but it doesn't dry it out. It smells minty and while it doesn't lather like a regular cleanser, it produces a foam. My only reservation is that I'm afraid to spend $20 on a cleanser I'm going to use everyday. I currently spend $8 for the one I'm using right now, and it's a bigger size than this one. But if I had the money, I would switch to this.

So affordable

This lotion is great for itchy and irritated skin. I've used it in the morning and it lasted all day. I absolutely love that St. Ives has gone paraben-free. It's difficult to find a product without this ingredient that's also affordable and actually works. The body wash, as mentioned before, is also really good. I've had no problems with itchiness or dryness after using the lotion, but the results are even better combined with the body wash.