Saturday 26 October 2013

Physicians Formula Organic Wear 100% Natural Origin Mascara

The first thing I noticed was the amazing packaging. The tube sits soft and comfortably in the palm of your hand and sports the cutest little metallic green leaf wand cap. It definitely doesn't look like your average tube of black lash gooey stuff. 
The second I whipped out the applicator I knew it was going to be great for precision lashes and definition.  The brush has very short and dense bristles that comb out your lashes and separate without clumping.  In my opinion this makes it a great every day mascara for swipe and go definition in a snap. The formula is excellent, it doesn't flake or clump and it stays on throughout a 14 hour day with ease, but it's not the mascara I'd turn to for a glamorous night out.
  
Their Natural Origins Mascara has the highest level of pure ingredients wrapped around a 100% recyclable Eco brush, is 100% free of harsh chemicals, synthetic preservatives, and parabens, and boasts clump, smudge, and flake free lashes. Physicians even has the honour of being the first Ecocert certified line of makeup in the United States!
Overall, Physician's Organic Wear 100% Natural Origin Mascara is a great option for fuss free daily wear and separated lashes. Anyway who wouldn't want to carry this in your makeup bag and have everyone staring with jealous 'i want you eyes'.
Thankyou for reading!
Sophie
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Saturday 19 October 2013

NYX Above and Beyond Full Coverage Concealer

PACKAGING – The concealer comes in a small glass jar which I find pretty cute but not necessarily the most hygienic although I do understand the reasoning behind it since the product is thick and creamy.

TEXTURE & APPLICATION – This stuff is thick, which was expected for a concealer that is claimed to be full coverage. I first applied it with my fingers by dabbing it into my skin but since I wasn't too happy with the coverage it gave, I decided to try it with a blending brush and I absolutely love it! The application is pretty easy because the consistency is creamy and blends in easily.
PIGMENTATION & WEAR – I wouldn’t necessarily consider it full coverage. I found it did an OK job at best when I applied it with my finger but after using it with a brush, I love the coverage this concealer gives! I tried using this stuff under my eyes and found it too cakey and dry so it accentuated any fine lines I had in the area. I can see the concealer being cakey if you apply too much so make sure you blend, blend, blend!


All in all, I really like this stuff to cover any imperfections on my face and the price seriously can't be beat for a full coverage concealer. I believe that there are better concealers  that can work for both the under eye and rest of the face but it all depends on what you're looking for. I personally don't mind using 2 products (mainly because I like a lighter shade under my eyes than to cover imperfections) so I definitely will be reaching for this concealer often.
Thankyou for reading!
Sophie
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Sunday 13 October 2013

Maybelline Color Tattoo 24hr- Barely Branded



While I was in America this year, i fell in love with this!
Maybelline 24hr Color Tattoo - Retails for about $5-$7. These are absolutely amazing products and because these work so well. I love Barely Branded because it makes for an excellent all around base color for shimmery eyeshadow days!
These have amazing pigmentation and staying power.It's a gorgeous champagne colour with golden undertones. I always use these a base for shadows and don't need any other product underneath. These wont crease or fade on you!
 
I love this colour and would highly recommend it for girls who love neutrals or if you're just seeking out a good eyeshadow primer in general - this product works great as both! 

Hopefully it will be available in the UK soon!

Thankyou for reading!
Sophie
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