My Review of Dual Mirror Compact

Originally submitted at EyesLipsFace.com

The essential dual mirror compact with a chic velvet travel pouch. Great for quick on-the-go touchups. One side of the compact reveals a regular mirror while the other side has a 2X magnification mirror for easy viewing.

Dual Mirror Compact

I love this mirror!

By Beauty BLVD from New York, NY on 8/28/2011

 

4out of 5

Pros: Durable, Compact, Effective, Easy To Use

Cons: Very Small

Best Uses: Daily Use, Travel

Describe Yourself: Budget Buyer

Was this a gift?: No

I have no qualms with this mirror! It is very stylish, has a nice textured casing,great size, clear mirrors and two mirrors with two different magnifications. I use this mirror and the 2x magnification side to apply eyeliner to my waterline and the magnification helps me to apply it precisely and get very detailed with my makeup. This mirror is also great for on the go travel and has a really good casing.

(legalese)

My Review of Cream Eyeliner

Originally submitted at EyesLipsFace.com

Creates smooth lines that are defined and precise. Smudge-proof, budge-proof and water-resistant coverage for all day wear to combat against, sweat, tears and rain! Slanted Eyeliner Brush included!

Cream Eyeliner

One word "disappointed"....

By Beauty BLVD from New York, NY on 8/28/2011

 

2out of 5

Pros: Glides On Smoothly, Cream eyeshadow texture, Easy To Apply, Doesn't Run

Cons: Not for oily lids, Very opaque, Bad Color, Not Pigmented Enough, Stains lids, Difficult To Apply

Best Uses: As an eyeshadow base, As a cream eyeshadow

Describe Yourself: Trendy Style

I am very disappointed with this eyeliner. I got "purple punk" and the color is beautiful, has a great texture, and the brush it comes with is excellent and soft, but its the product itself that doesn't work well. It applies more opaque than pigmented. Had there been more pigmentation this would be perfect, but its not. This eyeliner has a very creamy texture that would probably work better as a cream eyeshadow than than a gel eyeliner. I had to swipe this on numerous times in order to get some type of color pigmentation to show up. Plus I have a dark brown skin tone and this does not show up well like other gel eyeliners I have used. Lastly, this purple eyeliner stains when its time to take it off.

(legalese)

My Review of Small Smudge Brush

Originally submitted at EyesLipsFace.com

This new anti bacterial, synthetic haired Taklon brush is softer and more absorbent and can be used with wet or dry products. Be a professional makeup artist and create a flawless look with this e.l.f. studio brush!
-Creates detailed pin-pointed color application
-Great for blending in...

Small Smudge Brush

This brush is a MUST have!

By Beauty BLVD from New York, NY on 8/28/2011

 

4out of 5

Pros: Easy To Use, Great Design, Compact, Functional, Soft Bristles, Multifunctional

Best Uses: Detailing, Everyday

Describe Yourself: Trendy Style

This is a wonderful Brush! I don't even use this brush as a smudge brush. It works MUCH better as a detailing brush esp on the lower lash line and outer corner. The brush picks up color evenly, it applies it evenly and precisely where you want it to go.

(legalese)

My Review of Smudge Brush

Originally submitted at EyesLipsFace.com

This short curved brush is the perfect shape to expertly smooth in color along the lash line for a smoky look. The dense brushes apply exact color application for extreme intensity to blend colors or smudge lines. Perfect for contouring and enhancing definition around the eye.

Smudge Brush

Works better as an eyeshadow brush.

By Beauty BLVD from New York, NY on 8/28/2011

 

4out of 5

Pros: Easy To Apply, Picks up color evenly, Soft bristles, Multifunctional

Best Uses: Everyday

Describe Yourself: Trendy Style

I use this eyeshadow brush for my somewhat small almond shaped lids. This brush picks up color well and applies it great, pigmented, and evenly on the lids. I think this is better as an eyeshadow brush than a smudge bush.

(legalese)

BH Cosmetics: 88 Cool shimmer palette

The front of the case. As you can see it picks up ALOT of smudge marks and fingerprints.

The back of the case which includes the ingredients and the expiration date.

Welcome back my beauty junkies,

As promised I have some more cosmetics that I want to review for all of you. I wanted to make sure I try my products for a week in order to give the most accurate review. So first up on the list is the BH Cosmetics: 88 Cool shimmer palette. Before I get into my review some of you may know about BH cosmetics, some of you may not. BH cosmetics is a legit company like coastal scents that also sells makeup palettes for an amazing discount price. They have a ton of palettes to choose from. Like Matte, shimmer, neutral eyeshadow palettes or even a combo of both. They also have lip palettes too. So on to the review....

Sorry about the glare... the plastic was on

I do plan on doing some swatches for this palette, however it will take a very long time as its ALOT of colors to swatch. So if anything I should be doing an update.

Review:

Tired of wearing the same eyeshadow shades over and over again? Looking to expand your makeup horizon? Well, Ladies and Gentlemen (I don't discriminate) you need to look into BH cosmetic eyeshadow palettes. So far I am really loving the BH cosmetics: 88 cool shimmer palette! The thing with BH Cosmetics is that their eyeshadows are highly pigmented, has alot of shimmer in the shimmer palette( not an overload), and a tiny amount of fallout nothing serious. The palette comes complete with a mirror, two applicators, and 88 cool shimmer eyeshadow colors.

Pros:

• ALL Eyeshadows are highly pigmented
• Alot of colors to play with
• Comes with a mirror
• Palette itself is a nice size
• Really good quality eyeshadows
• Amazing blending ability
• Comes with two applicators
• No flaking or chalky texture.
• Even has an expiration date on the back (which is perfect for some people who may forget when they bought their makeup and refuse to throw it out like me. HEHEHE!).

Cons:

• Mirror is dirty and not clear.
• HIGHLY RECOMMEND Eyeshadow primer every time you use this palette in order to get the true vibrancy of the eyeshadow color.
• It's missing some colors like a black eyeshadow pan, but this is a cool shimmer palette.
• Each eyeshadow pan is literally dime size in the palette( I don't mind, but may bother some).
• The case itself picks up alot of fingerprints.

Final Verdict: I HIGHLY recommend this 88 cool shimmer palette from BH cosmetics! The only people I don't recommend this for is to anyone who doesn't like shimmer eyeshadow. If you love shimmer eyeshadow and the way it brightens your eyes then this is definitely for you! Also if your someone who is tired of your same old makeup routine and want more colors to play with without the extra cost then this palette is for you.

Look out for my BH Cosmetics 28 neutral palette review & Coastal Scents 32 lip palette review...

NYX: Pearl eyeshadow in "Gold".

Here is what it looks like closed, sorry for the glare.

Hey, y'all

I bought some new eyeshadow today and guess what its from NYX. I know, I know, I'm an addict. Today's blog will be pretty short, but straight to the point. NYX is the closest and cheapest cosmetics that u will ever get close enough that are dupes for MAC cosmetics. I bought NYX Pearl eyeshadow single in "Gold".

Review:

For starters, this color is beautiful! The finish and pigmentation is awesome! This is one of the most amazing highly pigmented, shimmer finish eyeshadow I have ever tried.

Here is a view of the eyeshadow in the packaging.

Here is a swatch of the gold eyeshadow. It REALLY is like gold in hue and glides on beautifully on the lids. However, I do warn that you use a primer like Urban Decay primer potions.

Pros:

• Highly pigmented color
• Travel friendly
• Can be applied wet or dry

Cons:

• Packaging is a little bit cheap, but decent
• It creases easily
• Some Fallout, but not crazy like some Urban decay eyeshadows (Yes, I went there)

Milani Baked Bronzer in "Golden".

Hey my makeup junkies,

I have another review for everyone today. Now that we are in June, and the official start of summer is around the corner. I thought I should get a really nice bronzer to kick off the summer months. So I made my way to my local drugstore and picked up a bronzer from a cosmetics company called Milani. Today I will be doing a review of the Milani Baked Bronzer in "Golden".

Here is what the "Golden" Bronzer looks like.

Here is the second compartment of the bronzer palette and the applicator brush.

Review:

For starters, I have to get what I am about to say off of my chest. This is one the cheapest packaged bronzer's I have ever used in my whole entire life! I have used Milani cosmetics before esp their eyeliner, but the packaging for this bronzer is terrible! Not to sound vain, its just the packaging alone is enough to make me not want to buy this ever again. The best part about the product is the brush that it comes with, and not even that is very useful. Secondly, the product itself is decent, but not great. Being a dark skin its a little difficult to find an inexpensive bronzer at a drugstore that will blend nicely with my complexion. All the bronzers for the Covergirl's "Queen Collection" were sold out so I had to make do with the Milani Baked Bronzer. The bronzer, does blend nicely with my complexion and gives me a nice healthy glow. The best part about this bronzer is that it can be applied wet or dry. However, their is a major downside for me, because I have sensitive skin this bronzer tends to make my skin feel a little irritated for some reason. Like some of the shimmer feels a bit harsh on my skin.

Pros:

• Can be applied wet or dry
• Decent pigmentation
• No fallout
• Can also be used as an eyeshadow

Cons:

• Packaging is cheap
• Makes my skin feel irritated if I apply to much
• When applied wet with the brush it comes with it leaves some minor streaking on the skin

Here's a swatch of what it looks like. As you can see it blends in well with my complexion so the swatch is very hard to show up.

For a more accurate swatch of what the "Golden" bronzer looks like I swatched it on the inside of my forearm, which is lighter than the rest of my body.

Final Verdict: I have mixed feelings with this bronzer. Its a nice shade and goes well with my complexion however, it irritates my skin to the point I have some minor breakouts. I say buy this product at your own risk. I say try it, and if it doesn't work for you then return or exchange it. I definatly will not be buying this bronzer again, and next time will invest in a better more expensive bronzer like Urban Decay or something.