Essie Nail Polish

My Favourite Polish

After discovering Essie nail polish I do not need to try any other brand. I have found "The One". Used with the basecoat and sun protective top coat, the appication lasts longer than any other I have tried. The colours are classic and suitable for any season/fashion. When I have professional manicures I take my own Essie polish. The other brands just do not compare.

April 18, 2008

Maybelline New York Lash Stylist Waterproof Mascara

A Disappointment

While out of my usual mascara and with no time to go to the dept. store I bought this product. Big regret! The "comb" applicator has more cons than pros. Mascara applies very clumpy and it is hard to get just the right amount on the brush w/o having to wipe repeatedly. The end result was a far cry from what mascara was "supposed" to do. It smudged easily, flaked throughout the day and forget any lasting volume. Would not recommend or use this again.

April 18, 2008

Smashbox Photo Finish Color Correcting Foundation Primer

Waste of Money/Time

I tried the Dark Spot Corrector (orange) and was completely disappointed. I had some colouring from vacation over the summer and hoped this would help conceal dark spots while I used another product to lighten them. Big mistake choosing this product!!! Not only did it make absolutely NO difference, it made my skin oilier than normal. It caused my makeup and powder to cake (something I had no problem with until I tried this corrector). I would recommend NOT buying this product and spending your money and time on a good spot fading product. I threw this product away and continued with the spot treatment which was amazing. File this Smashbox product under "What not to buy".

April 18, 2008

Smashbox Photo Matte Anti-Shine Pressed Powder

Disappointed

I bought this product in the hopes that it would help prevent excessive oily shine break through. I was very disappointed with this purchase. Not only did it not help with oily "shine", it actually made it worse! I had oil breakthrough about 30 minutes after I applied it (over cleansed skin and fresh foundation). I have never had that happen so quickly. Even the touch-ups did not help. I would not purchase this product again.

April 11, 2008

Smashbox Anti-Shine

No Difference in shine

Having oily skin can be not so fun. I was hoping this product would offer some relief. The Anti-shine did not feel comfortable on my face but I decided to give it a chance. After trying this product for a week I noticed no difference in the amount of shine my face accrued. If anything I had a little more shine than usual. I did notice that my makeup had some cakiness, something I had never had before. I stopped using it and would not recommend it.

January 7, 2008

Laura Mercier Oil-Free Foundation

Wonderful

I am so pleased that I purchased this product. I am very fair skinned but have oiliness also. This product stays true to colour and lasts without any cakiness. When applied with a sponge the coverage is sheer which is a plus. Only one other makeup brand offers foundations light enough for my pale complexion, but I have to say that out of the two this one is my favourite. Thank you for a great product Laura Mercier!

January 7, 2008

Smashbox Brow Tech Trio

Not impressed

I tried this product after reading a favorable review. To be honest, I was not impressed with this once I bought and tried it. In my opinion the powder was heavy looking no matter how light a hand I used, even though I bought the correct shade for my brow color. The wax that is supposed to groom brows and hold them in place was greasy and did not work well on my oily skin. This product may work well on dry/normal skin but I would not recommend it for oily skin.

January 7, 2008