Nars Liquid Eyeliner Brush

Nars Liquid Eyeliner Brush

I haven't used this brush for liquid eye liner, but I have for gel eye liner and it is great. It gives me the control I need for precise application and it is a very forgiving brush. It is constructed very well, the bristles are tight and compact and dense enough to load well, the ferrule is firm, and as many times as I have used it, it has yet to shed. It is well worth the price for me, if a tool works well, it's good to have it.

December 29, 2009

Nars Bronzing Brush

Nars Bronzing Brush

This is my all time favorite brush, and I don't use it just for bronzer, I use it to apply my Urban Decay Surreal Skin Powder foundation. It loads great, it blends perfectly, and it smooths out my foundation better than any other brush I have used. I also use it for bronzer and blush because of the attributes of the bristles. They are soft, densly packed and do a wonderful job. It washes well, I never loose bristles, the ferrule is firm and after having it for about 4 years, you would think it was still new if you looked at it. It is well worth the price for me because it is so versatile.

December 29, 2009

Sonia Kashuk Eye Palette

Sonia Kashuk Eye Palette Set

I have both of these collections, Perfectly Neutral and Sweet Nothings and I am really happy with both of them. The only drawback is the crummy little applicator, use a good brush instead. The shadows are very silky in texture, the palette has a nice eye shadow base that works really well for me. The shadows are buildable and blendable and last all day with no creasing, smudging, or fallout. The colors in these palettes are very natural looking so if you are into brights these aren't for you, but I prefer more neutral looks so they work very well for me. They also are very affordable, and you don't have to use a lot of product to get a good effect.

December 29, 2009

red earth Lash Treatment Base

red earth Lash Treatment Base

I may not wear full make up every day, but I do wear mascara everyday. I don't wear water proof mascara because it always seemed to dry my eye lashes out and make my lashes brittle. I picked this up at Ulta, it sounded intrigueing, and I have found that since I have been using it, my lashes aren't brittle or dry, and I shed fewer lashes and not as many fall out when I use an eye lash curler. I use it at night, and have started using it under my mascara as well. I find it makes an excellent base for my mascara, it doesn't clump my mascara, and I find my lashes look better. It helps hold a curl and doesn't seem to weigh my lashes down. I have used many mascara primers and many lash treatments, but this has been the best I have used by far.

December 24, 2009

Perlier Honey Organic Soap Bar

Perlier Honey Organic Soap Bar

I don't normally use a bar soap, my skin is very dry in the winter, but this particular bar soap is exceptional, so I make an eception and use it. It is a vegetable glycerine based bar and the moisturising benefits are amazing. The lather is creamy and it smell wonderful. It doesn't dry my skin out and it doesn't leave a film or make my skin feel tight after I use it. I highly recommend it to any one who had dry skin, it cleans and treats extremely dry skin. It lasts rather well too, unlike other glycerine soaps, it is a really nice luxurious bar soap, and the beneficial effects on my skin are amazing.

December 24, 2009

Perlier Honey Chamomile Hand Cream

Perlier Honey Chamomile Hand Cream

I received this as a gift and it now has a special place in my hand bag. I really abuse my hands, I don't wear gloves when doing house work or dishes, and you can't tell since I have begun to use this. My hands look like I take extremely good care of them. I have even noticed a difference in my nails and cuticles. This also really protects my hands againt the elements, I rarely wear gloves in the winter, but my hands aren't chapped or wind burned. This is such a nice product that I find my self using it more because I like how my hands look and feel. The fragrance is nice too, and it doesn't leave my hands feelin greasy or sticky, just soft and smooth. Great product!

December 24, 2009

Perlier Honey Cream Bath Pump

Perlier Honey Cream Bath Pump

This is one of the nicest bath products that one can ever use. this was one of the first fancy bath products I ever bought for myself the first time I ever shopped at Neiman Marcus. I was not disappointed then, and I am not disappointed when I get a new bottle for my bath room. The smell is divine, the lather creamy and soothing. It really moisturises your skin and softens it sso nicely. it also leaves your skin softly scented and it is a natural product that really works. I often give it as gifts, and everyone who I have given them to love it just as much as I do. You don't have to use a lot of product to get loads of lovely creamy lather, it is divine. It doesn't leave my skin tight or sticky, just lovely.

December 22, 2009

Pout Eyeshadow Duo

Pout Eyeshadow Duo

If I had only known that this line was going to be discontinued, I would have stocked up on so many more of the delightful duos. They are very complimentary shades and they are such nicely textured as well as long lasting and leave such a nice finish. I am hitting pan on a few of them, it's too bad something so nice is just history. I often search for them on eBay, and once in a while, I get lucky, so if you love eye shadow and are looking for something really nice, look for these on eBay. you won't be disappointed in the shadows, only that they are so hard to come by now.

December 22, 2009

Pout Eyewander Concealer Pen

Pout Eyewander Concealer Pen

This was one of my most favorite under eye concealers before this line was sadly discontinued. It had the perfect yellow base to neutralize any under eye discoloration due to lack of sleep, allergy eye puffiness, it was fabulous. A fream of mine is to have this wonderful line back, just so I could stock up on this wonderful product!

December 22, 2009

The Body Shop Protective Hand Treatment with Kinetin

The Body Shop Protective Hand Treatment with Kinetin

I am terribly hard on my hands. I don't wear gloves when I wash dishes or most house work. I find the cleaning products I use in my house hold are rather abusive and drying to my skin. I saw this on one of my usual treks to The Body Shop, and I decided to try it out. I have found that with regular use, my hands weren't so dry and beat up looking. I also found that it seemed to protect my skin from the harsh cleaning products I use. It seems to stay on my hands regardless of how many times I wash my hands, it is as though it leave a protective coating on my skin and stays on longer than most other hand creams that wash off so easily. I liked it so well, I picked up another tube to keep one in my kitchen as well in my bedroom. That way I can remind myself to use it, and I am using it quite a bit because I can feel and see the difference in the condition of the skin on my hands. I really like the results I have received, it works very well for me.

December 21, 2009