RoseRose Shop (where I buy a lot of my BB creams) is having a 20% off sale on all in stock Missha Cosemtics items.
20 ml Missha M Perfect Cover BB creams are only $6.24!!!
Monday, April 15, 2013
Friday, April 12, 2013
The Difference Between Western and Asian BB Creams
I have blogged a wee bit about the difference between Korean and American BB creams and how they are really very different products, but I haven't myself reviewed any American offerings or done any one on one comparisons. The reason for that is I know that I won't enjoy the American offerings and can't bring myself to purchase one just to write a negative review. I know that many enjoy them but they just don't have anything to offer me.
I'm going to provide some links to better explain how these products differ...
I'm going to provide some links to better explain how these products differ...
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Missha M Perfect Cover BB Cream Review
I have two tubes of Missha M Perfect Cover BB Cream that I purchased with my own money for the purpose of trying this product. I have in the smaller 20 ml travel sized tube, shade 21. In the larger 50 ml full sized tube is shade 13.
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
The Divorce
For many years I have been completely devoted to Too Faced Shadow Insurance. It kept my eyeshadow looking flawless from morning to night no matter how hot and sweaty I got in the dead heat of summer. Until now that is.
I know many people complain about this product separating but I never had an issue with it. Sometimes I would get a tiny bit of separation, like maybe 0.005 ml of liquid before the product came out, not enough to be a concern or effect performance.
Well, now Too Faced Shadow Insurance has completely separated and I am filing for divorce. It has let me down completely and left me with creased, faded and smudged makeup for the last time. This last tube is so separated it has become useless, no amount of kneading seems to work so I'm done.
I have replaced it with Lorac Behind the Scenes. At .53 oz for $21 compared to Too Faced with .35 oz for $20 it's a better buy (note, the Sephora website lists the Lorac primer as .47 oz, my tube which I just purchased from Sephora.com a few weeks ago is .53 oz).
So far, everything is going just fine with Lorac Behind the Scenes. My eyeshadow applies so much easier, no creasing, no separation, no problems. Even MAC Deep Truth (the only MAC eyeshadow I still have around) that frustrates me with its patchy application and tendency to fade a mere 2 hours after being applied, lasts all day with this primer. It applies almost like it's butter at room temperature which is remarkable for a shadow that has the hard yet crumbly texture of cheap chalk.
A formal review is coming when I get around to taking pictures.
I know many people complain about this product separating but I never had an issue with it. Sometimes I would get a tiny bit of separation, like maybe 0.005 ml of liquid before the product came out, not enough to be a concern or effect performance.
Well, now Too Faced Shadow Insurance has completely separated and I am filing for divorce. It has let me down completely and left me with creased, faded and smudged makeup for the last time. This last tube is so separated it has become useless, no amount of kneading seems to work so I'm done.
I have replaced it with Lorac Behind the Scenes. At .53 oz for $21 compared to Too Faced with .35 oz for $20 it's a better buy (note, the Sephora website lists the Lorac primer as .47 oz, my tube which I just purchased from Sephora.com a few weeks ago is .53 oz).
So far, everything is going just fine with Lorac Behind the Scenes. My eyeshadow applies so much easier, no creasing, no separation, no problems. Even MAC Deep Truth (the only MAC eyeshadow I still have around) that frustrates me with its patchy application and tendency to fade a mere 2 hours after being applied, lasts all day with this primer. It applies almost like it's butter at room temperature which is remarkable for a shadow that has the hard yet crumbly texture of cheap chalk.
A formal review is coming when I get around to taking pictures.
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Wet n Wild Coverall Cream Foundation Review
Does it live up to its claims?
I purchased this product in shade 815 Fair with my own money for the purpose of this review.
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Things I'm Currently Liking
Wet n Wild Coverall Cream Foundation
I plan to formally review this after more wear testing. The lightest shade is actually a pretty good match for my skin. I like that it blends easily and the finish is a natural looking matte. It reminds me a bit of a true BB cream.
Eden BodyWorks jojOba monoi All Natural Hair Oil
This is a blend of multiple oils and comes in a spray bottle. The bottle is aluminum so you can't see how much is left but it's great for recycling. I like it because it hydrates my hair and scalp really well. It's fast absorbing and doesn't contain added fragrance.
Hask Henna 'N' Placenta Conditioning Treatment
I was a bit grossed out about putting placenta on my head but this stuff works so well. It smells like berries. My hair feels conditioned with out being weighed down and the effects last 5-7 days, I can brush straight through my hair with out the comb getting stuck in my damaged ends.
Out The Door Top Coat
I have no idea why it took me so long to try this. It has everything I love about Seche Vite and nothing I hate (the shrinkage, the smell).
I plan to formally review this after more wear testing. The lightest shade is actually a pretty good match for my skin. I like that it blends easily and the finish is a natural looking matte. It reminds me a bit of a true BB cream.
Eden BodyWorks jojOba monoi All Natural Hair Oil
This is a blend of multiple oils and comes in a spray bottle. The bottle is aluminum so you can't see how much is left but it's great for recycling. I like it because it hydrates my hair and scalp really well. It's fast absorbing and doesn't contain added fragrance.
Hask Henna 'N' Placenta Conditioning Treatment
I was a bit grossed out about putting placenta on my head but this stuff works so well. It smells like berries. My hair feels conditioned with out being weighed down and the effects last 5-7 days, I can brush straight through my hair with out the comb getting stuck in my damaged ends.
Out The Door Top Coat
I have no idea why it took me so long to try this. It has everything I love about Seche Vite and nothing I hate (the shrinkage, the smell).
Friday, March 15, 2013
FTC Guidelines, blah, blah, blah, legal disclaimer crap
I'm sure by now you've seen quite a few posts about the new FTC regulations for bloggers...
All items I review have been purchased by me with my own money.
I do not accept free items/ press samples. Please do not e-mail me and ask me if I want to try your product.
I do not do paid reviews.
All opinions expressed are my own and reflect only my own experience with the product.
I don't think I'll go so far as to make a graphic to declare my reviewed items as purchased or press sample but I'll do some big bold text. I'm too lazy to make a stupid graphic right now and I don't have any reviews in the works at the moment. I haven't had anything to blog about in ages (lies, lol, I'm just really tired and lacking in free time) any way.
All items I review have been purchased by me with my own money.
I do not accept free items/ press samples. Please do not e-mail me and ask me if I want to try your product.
I do not do paid reviews.
All opinions expressed are my own and reflect only my own experience with the product.
I don't think I'll go so far as to make a graphic to declare my reviewed items as purchased or press sample but I'll do some big bold text. I'm too lazy to make a stupid graphic right now and I don't have any reviews in the works at the moment. I haven't had anything to blog about in ages (lies, lol, I'm just really tired and lacking in free time) any way.
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