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I discovered the Nyx line when I received a flyer from ULTA. I must say I am very impressed with this eye shadow palette. I have hazel eyes, and purples really make my eyes pop. This palette is half the price of Urban Decay, which I have purchased for years, and has the same pigmentation and staying power without a primer! I suggest you take a look at what NYX has to offer. After I purchased this, I went trolling through Amazon and found a makeup kit for the eyes and face. Also, I couldn't resist and purchased the Dark Shadows Collection which is like a book that has eyeshadows and blush for the different looks of the 3 main characters from the movie. I am very very pleased with the quality of NYX, and I highly recommend it to all of you.
February 5, 2013
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This bronzing body oil gives the skin a warm glow, and absorbs quickly. It also moisturizes. The color lasts until you wash it off. The makeup artist at ULTA said it adjusts to all skin tones. I am fair, and it gave me enough coverage to have a nice summer glow in the middle of winter. It does not look fake. It is not greasy at all, even though it is called Royal Oil. I was amazed it was not greasy. The color is very natural looking, and a little goes a long way. Do not use it on your face. It does not look right and could clog your pores. You apply it all of your body, and what I particularly love is that it does not streak. If you apply it with your hands and not gloves, it washes off very easily. The ULTA person also told me to apply it to the ends of my hair to give shimmer and moisturize dry ends, especially in the winter. It stays put and does not stain your clothes. I highly recommend this!
February 5, 2013
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This anti-wrinkle cream is supposed to make a difference in the appearance of fine lines, skin texture and cover pores. It did none of these things for me. I discovered Benefit's Porefessional does a great job of concealing and filling in pores. To give it a chance to work, I used the jar for a month with absolutely no results. All it is for me is a good moisturizer. I have some fine lines in the outer corners of my eyes. (Crow's feet, what an awful term.) But, after 30 days I saw no improvement. I spoke with the Kiehl's makeup artist and she told me it takes at least 3 months to see a difference!!! What? It's expensive, and I don't want to wait for 2 more months to maybe see a difference. So, I decided to not re-purchase.
February 4, 2013
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This palette comes in a very attractive and expensive looking case. The kit includes a 3 shadow set of purples and green eyeshadows, lipsticks (2 each) and two blushes. I use a lipstick brush for the lipsticks because they are too difficult to apply with your fingers. The two sets of colors are coordinated to go together so they look natural. It also includes an average mascara, a liner that blends well, eyeshadow applicator brush which is good qualityl. The coordinated colors are warm colors and cool colors, but you can still obtain a nice look by using things from each color palette; in other words, experiment and don't feel locked in to how the colors are presented. I found the pink blush and lipstick look better with the cool colors. (purples). This is a wonderful palette, and has everything you need for your eyes, cheeks and lips. Nice to carry in your purse.
February 4, 2013
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With the name of the product listing everything I want in a mascara, I thought I finally found the perfect mascara. I was wrong. It is supposed to lengthen, curl, thicken, and condition your lashes so they will grow and stay healthy. That's what the Sephora makeup artist told me. We removed my mascara I was wearing because I wanted to test it before making a commitment, and if I hated it, to have to return it. It did NOT lengthen, curl or thicken. My lashes didn't separate, which was good. But, it did none of the things I want in a mascara. My quest ended when I found the new MAC C82 mascara which absolutely lengthens and thickens. I could not believe it! I finally found what I wanted in a mascara. As far as this product is concerned, I suggest you test it to see if it performs better on your lashes. I do not recommend this mascara.
February 4, 2013
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Tarte is an excellent line, especially for face products. This Palette includes Blush in Charm ( pink), which I think is flattering to all skin tones; a highlighter in Gold which imparts an attractive glow; and a mineral bronzer in Park Avenue Princess. This palette has everything you need for your cheeks, highlighter, blush and bronzer for contouring. I put the bronzer under the blush, applying it very lightly so it is natural looking. I also put the bronzer all along the underside of my chin line. The highlighter placed lightly above the blush imparts a really attractive glow. Both the bronzer and highlighter define your cheekbones. I highly recommend this product. And a little goes a long way because the products are highly pigmented.
February 4, 2013
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I love the Tarte line and I received this in a kit. It is THE WORST mascara I have used. Maybe I am picky, but I look for lengthening and fullness. This product does neither. All it does is darken your lashes; no lengthening and thickening. For me, this is not acceptable because I think longer, thicker lashes really make your eyes pop. I do not recommend this product.
February 4, 2013
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This palette contains both cream and powder shadows, a great concept. But, the colors look strange on your eyes, the cream shadows crease, especially with a primer. I really disliked the powder shadows because the colors are blah and way too subtle. However, the celery color made my eyes look like I had been bruised. The powder shadows are not highly pigmented. I do not recommend this product.
February 4, 2013
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When I sampled this at Sephora, I loved it and bought it. It is a highlighter for brows. It is a champagne color and intended to use under your brow line to add definition and highlight to your brows. It applies very smoothly and the light color is very subtle yet effective to brighten your face, especially the eye area. I recommend this product.
February 4, 2013
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This eye palette contains 2 concealer colors and brightening creams. It also has a great mascara which is small enough to carry in your makeup bag. I love the brush that comes with it. I don't usually like brushes and applicators that come with a kit, but this one is not super soft and does not bend when using it. A pleasant surprise. You could also use your finges to tap the products on. The pinks really brighten your eyelids, so much so that you don't have to wear eyeshadow for a very nice, natural bright look. I recommend this palette because of the quality and variety of products.
February 4, 2013
