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Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Swatches & Stuff - March 2015

Hi friends, 

Welcome back to another episode of Swatches & Stuff, in which, I go over some of the products I have tried and tested in the last 30 days. This time around, it's all makeup, no skincare or "stuff".
You can watch the coordinating video on my YouTube Channel here:





Swatches & Stuff - March 2015

1. L'Oreal Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation in Natural Beige - $11.08

Infallible Pro-Matte
Once in a while, I will try a new foundation. I do not really know why I would want to do that since I have been very partial to my favorite foundation (Yves Rocher True Light) for years. I have never been able to match its flawless results. Yet, as I mentioned above, once in a while I will give another brand a chance. 
I picked this Infallible for its 24 hour stay-on claim as well as the matte finish. The color I chose is Natural Beige, similar to Buff, a beige with a hint of pink as it suits my skin tone better.
There are a lot of things I like about this foundation but some I do not like as well. So let do a quick pros and cons for you:

Pros: complete coverage, stays on all day (no budging, no transfer), good color match, matte finish, looks amazing on camera (I am wearing it in the video above).
                                   Cons: too much coverage (looks pasty), makes fine lines and pores too visible,                                    dry, not flexible (you can feel it), difficult to apply.

So, in conclusion, this is not a bad foundation, it is just too much and requires a lot of work for a flawless application. If you are using your fingers, you will have a coverage that is very thick and pasty, I would recommend that you mix it with your moisturizer in order to get a better, more fluid coverage, otherwise, use a foundation brush like the Crown Brush Syntho Series Foundation Brush which I use all the time and work your foundation in upward strokes for a better, more even coverage.
I did not completely fall in love with this, nor do I hate it. I think it looks great on camera, but in natural light and on the go, it makes fine lines and pores way to visible for me to feel comfortable, I do like the fact that it stays on all day and is similar, in that respect to the Revlon Color Stay Foundation. B.


2. L'Oreal Infallible - Pro- Matte - Pressed Powder - $11.88 


L'Oreal - Infallible Pressed Powder
I have purchased this powder at my local drugstore since there was a buy one - get one 50% off incentive. I really was not in the market for a new face powder but really wanted to see how it would work with the foundation within the same line.
I can tell you that both together is just way too much coverage for me. Think 1950s coverage!
This powder is very dense, there is zero fall-out. In that sense, it is very similar to the Lancome 'Dual Finish' Versatile Powder Makeup (Though I did not try this one as a wet formula yet).

Because it is very dense, I recommend you apply this powder with a brush rather than the sponge applicator provided in the package.
And on that subject. I did not like the packaging at all. The top part is flushed to the powder itself (no edge or recess), it does not seem very hygienic if you are going to carry this in your purse's makeup bag. The bottom part, which houses the sponge) provides a nice size mirror though.
Overall, I thought this was okay, with a good matte finish when applied lightly, but again, when combined with the Infallible Foundation, it is way too much coverage for me, but looks good on camera. B.

3. Milani - Rose Powder Blush in Tea Rose - $12.40


Milani Rose Powder Blush
There really are not too many Milani products I do not like. This is a drugstore brand, in my opinion, that rivals the high end ones each and every time I try one of their products.
This blush is no exception, I find it to be stunning all around. First, the packaging. It is a very large size, I cannot see myself EVER hitting pan on this one. It also has this beautiful rose relief effect that makes it attractive while providing even more product. The color I picked is Tea Rose, a dark rose with a hint of brick. It is completely matte, no fall-out, beautiful finish and stays on all day. What else could you ask for from a blush. Superbe! I love it! A+.





4. L'Oreal Colour Riche Eye Shadow Quad in Stacked Heels - $6.39



L'Oreal Colour Riche Eye Shadow
This eye shadow quad comes in a total of 20 different shade combinations. Here is something to be excited about when you want variety!
However, while I think it looks great on my eyes and received loads of complements in the coordinating video above, I am very disapointed with this quad. And here is why:
First, the packaging is ridiculous, no one is going to use shadow that is packed in those tiny little corners, you will hit pan in the middle, where there is the most product and more than likely will toss the whole thing, shortly after. The pans themselves are also not very well secured and one of them is actually ready to fall out. In other words, this is cheap packaging, and nothing like the Infallible line  from the same brand (I recommend those).

Second, and while the colors are beautiful when swatched on your hand, they do not translate at all on your lids, in fact, they blend in so much that you cannot tell there is a gradient or a transition going on, aside from the two opposite colors, namely the white shimmer and the darkest purple in the quad. In the Video, I swatched them on my hand, they looked gorgeous and then blended them completely with just one stroke. Eye shadow should not do that, in my opinion, I need to have contrast between colors, if I wanted one color, I would buy single shadows, not quads. 
Further, there is way too much fall-out and the stuff will not stay on at all, regardless of my using a primer. 
In conclusion, if you are going out and want a pop of color, but do not care about eye effects and longevity, you may want to get this one, there are a lot of colors to chose from and it's cheap (It my be a consideration for a teenage girl who wants to start playing with makeup without breaking your bank). But for that price, do not expect high end results! D-.

5. Clinique - High Impact Lip Colour - Extreme Pink - $16.00




Clinique - High Impact Lip Colour - Extreme Pink
I am not a huge fan of Clinique but I do love their lipsticks. I wanted a replacement for my favorite one (which I had to toss after 12 years) their Butter Shine in Raspberry Rush.
Since my Department Store was out, I opted for the Long Last Shine in Berry Freeze. Which in itself is interesting because I do not care for frosted/shimmery lipsticks.
However, this one is simply beautiful and translates wonderfully on camera. It is not something I would wear all day long but definitely at an event or on camera and when I know pictures will be taken as it provides glow and volume to my lips. The color is also beautiful a mauve that is not too violet nor too dark for my skin tone. I like it a lot. A.



 

6. Sally Hansen - Diamond Strength Nail Polish in Royal Romance - $2.18 to $6.99 (on Amazon)



Diamond Strength in Royal Romance
This is part of an old line of polishes from Sally Hansen but it is still available in certain drugstore (definitely online). 
The no-chip nail color claim is no joke, this nail polish does not budge, at worst it might start peeling as an entire layer, but that may be after 5 days and if I did not prep my base properly. The color itself is just gorgeous (okay, okay, I am bias towards purple). It is a dark orchid with a shimmer of gold. But unlike most shimmers, this one is subtle so it gives this beautiful dimension to your nails without feeling overpowering. I am loving this one and will probably will seek other colors within the same line. A.





7. Orly - Nail Defense - base and top Coat Strengthener - $6.95


Orly - Nail Defense

I have purchased this alongside the Nail Tek Plus  treatment because my nails became very damaged. I made the mistake, having cut them short, to apply the ImPress - Press - On Nails! And what a mistake that was! While my nails looked fabulous for a few days, the claim that they do not damage your nails is totally bogus! They started peeling on the side, and curving in all directions, so I had to remove them using the polish remover on the sides, as per their recommendation on the package. Well, long story short, they still peeled off layers of my nails, making them even more brittle and prone to breakage. I will never do that again!
Having run out of my Essie Millionail, I opted for this Orly Nail Defense instead. It is a base coat treatment with proteins, as well as a topcoat. 
You can also use it alone and apply every other day.
So far so good and I think it works well with the Nail Tek Plus. It's fluid and has a wide brush. It also does not look as far as I can tell as a polish that will harden and get all goopy over time. B+

8. Revlon - Color Stay Gel Envy - Base + Color Nail Polish in Up the Ante (Purple) and Royal Flush (Hot Pink) - $6.49 

Royal Flush


Up the Ante
Here is something interesting about these nail polishes. About two years ago, I had purchased a Revlon Color Stay in a sand color and thought it was just awful. Terrible application, zero stay on, would crackle etc. By far the worst I had ever tried. Because everything is about the gel formula these days, Revlon got on the bandwagon and came up with this new line of Colorstay called Gel Envy.
There is a world of difference between their previous attempt ad this one.
The Gel Envy formula is jsut the right onsistency, it is not too fluid nor is it too goopy that you have to hurry up and apply before making a mess.
The brush is wide enough and the stay on is great. I wore each for over 5 days in a row with very little chipping peeling. In fact, and if anything, they stayed put only to start receding at the top, if that make sense, after 5 days. These are very good. Unfortunately for me, the two showcased here are probably the only two colors I would purchase from the line. A

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Monday, March 23, 2015

Eco Emi Variety Box - February 2015 - Full Review

Hi friends,

I am glad to report that Eco Emi redeemed itself with the February 2015 box. And it is a good thing because the January box was a disaster (to me)!

Eco Emi continues to provide great organic, cruelty free and environmental friendly boxes directly to your door. Price, which includes shipping, will vary depending on the box you are subscribing to. Mine is the original box, called Variety Box, and contains an array of products ranging from skincare and cosmetics to household and food items. I could switch to all skincare and makeup but I have my Ipsy bag for that. I truly enjoy trying new products (in particular the food items) as the Variety Box provides good samples from various mom and pop brands. I am all for supporting my local economy and so, this box is right up my alley.

You can check out my open box video here:


This is what I received in the February 2015 box:


Eco Emi - February 2015 - Variety box



Let me dive right into the review as there were a lot of great items this month:

1. SweetRiot - Yummie - Candy Coated Dark Chocolate - $4.99/pack or $23.95 / 12 packs


Sweetriot - Yummies
These are very similar to the American M&M's or the British Smarties.
With no artificial colors, no artificial flavors, no preservatives, these 100 calorie packs are just what I need. Not only are they delicious, they also have more chocolate than they have coated candy! So if you are in search of the right guilt free chocolate fix, you may try this as an option. 
A.







2. Sant - Superfruit Tea with Garcinia Indica -  $9.95 / pack



Sant Superfruit Tea
This is just weird. A pouch filled with dried fruits (Garcinia Indica) which boasts to have potential as an appetite suppressant,  a protector of brain health and as a cancer preventative. The way I look at it, you would have to drink this stuff all day, everyday, for a long time, for any effect to actually take place. While it has been used in Asian countries for centuries, I am really not sure whether Western diets are ready to adopt this "superfruit" as a beverage of choice.

You are supposed to grab a few dried fruits and drop them in water, steep for at least 30 minutes and drink either hot or old.
Mine took forever to turn the water red (I thought it would be something similar to Red Zinger tea by Celestial Seasoning).
The taste was just okay, it gave a hint of tart flavor to my water, nothing sweet, I just did not think it was all that great to be honest. 
I am all for promoting healthy living and better lifestyle, but I really don't see this as being an essential or something so revolutionary that it should be the basic ingredient in all our daily beverages. Not impressed. C.


3. Love Bean - Superfood Fudge Spread - $29.10 / 2 jars or $10 / 10 Squeeze pouches



It really does not take much to make me happy, just throw some chocolate in my general direction and I will follow you to the end of the world. (The preceding statement is NOT an exaggeration!)
So, Eco Emi sends me this tiny pouch of super fudge with coconut flavor, at $1 per pouch and all raw ingredients, I figured I had nothing to lose. 
The stuff is delicious! It's not a replacement to Nutella, let's be real, but it is a good and much healthier alternative.
You can add your super fudge to fruit, waffles, bread of course, anything where chocolate would simply enhance the flavor. If it was calorie free, I would probably add chocolate to steak, cheese, you name it!
Of course this is all vegan, fair trade chocolate. Their store offers one more variety (naturally raw). It's a great concept, for a great taste. And again, if you are looking for a chocolate option that does not wreck your diet, you may want to consider this one, I know I am considering purchasing a jar. It really was delicious! A. (I wish it was a bit more fluid, in that case it would be an A+).


4. Whiskey Ink & Lace Cocoa Mint Lip Balm - $5 / Tin



Whiskey Ink & Lace Cocoa Mint Lip Balm
How can one not completely fall in love here! The brand name itself is adorable, it has this feel of rough old west cowboy saloon with a dash of romantic intrigue (that's the lace part). I am real sucker for these kinds of brands. Now, I have checked the site, most of the products are for men (shaving creams, mustache wax etc.) but they have candles and bath scrubs as well. In all, I find the products not only intriguing, but their ingredients are also very interesting.
You may want to check this Cake Batter Body Butter for instance.
If you have a man in your life who is not afraid of using skin care products, these would make a fantastic gift for Father's Day.
Moving on to the Lip Balm. It's just wonderful. A bit too solid as a formula, but I will attribute that to the fact it was very cold outside and the box stayed on my front porch for a while.  That being said, if you can imagine what rubbing your lips with Girl Scout Cookies Thin Mints would be like, this is it!
Delicious scent, a bit of a tingle from the mint, a nice balm that goes on well and does not melt off right away. I am falling in love with this brand.  A


5.  Beauty Without Cruelty (BWC) - Daily Benefits Shampoo and Conditioner - $9 / each

 


BWC Daily Benefits Shampoo
I am fairly familiar with the BWC brand since Eco Emi tends to send quite a few of these each year. 
If you are looking for hair products (or any other skincare products for that matter) that are sulftate, paraben, chemical etc, free. BWC is for you.
This is a no-nonsense line of products that is as pure as can be. Generally I find their shampoos to be too volumizing for my thick hair, I always end up with a ball of fluff on top of my head. So if you have thinning hair, this Daily Benefits line is a good option. For thicker hair, I would recommend their Moisture Plus line. 

Overall, this one did the job as a shampoo and conditioner duo, they are clarifying without stripping your hair of all its essential oils. A good option when traveling since I have noticed that my hair tends to stay cleaner longer when I use their products. B.


6.  Love for Humanity - Eye Serum - $50/ 0.5 oz


Love for Humanity - Eye Serum
 Let me start by letting you know that this is cheaper on Amazon ($41.77 instead of $50).
The sample I received was just too small for me to notice any kind of benefits though.
Their website lists the following claims and ingredients:

• Ultra potent eye serum
• Immediately revives puffy skin around the eyes
• Brightens dark circles
• Helichrysum reduces skin discoloration & fine lines
• Blue Chamomille calms and heals delicate skin
• Pumkin Seed naturally exfoliates and encourages cell turnover for a youthful glow


Overall, I would say these are all excellent ingredients for an eye serum. I did find it to be too fluid, it is almost liquid, more like an oil. It did absorb very well and did not leave a greasy film on my skin. I think one would have to use it for an extended period of time in order to see any difference on dark circles, but the reviews on this product are phenomenal. So you may want to check it out if you have dark circles, creeping eye lids and fine lines. I simply have too many eye products at the moment to consider this hefty purchase. But, take this into consideration, since it is fluid, a little goes a long way and it may be worth the splurge over time. It has a nutty scent that is barely noticeable, I did not care for the yellow color though. B+.

7. Colorganics - Lip Tint in Wine - $11.50



Colorganics Lip Tint
I am really not sure about this lip tint. I have always liked the concept of tinted lip balm, but to be honest, this one does not have much of the "balm" factor in it. I found the formula to be too dry (it may be the sample I received). It goes on okay, and me be applied to your lips throughout the day if you need a hint of color but do not want to carry a full lipstick with you.

Adds a rich sheer tint while protecting and moisturizing your lips with organic castor oil and moisturizing organic hemp seed oil. (quoted from Colorganics website)
 I am not in love with this. C+.




8. Bioterra Herbs - Boing Energy Supplement - $4.99 / 10 caps

Boing Energy Supplement
There has been a lot of talk in the past few months about false claims and false ingredients in drug store supplements. To be honest, I am really not sure who we can trust anymore these days when it comes to our health. I tend to forget to take supplements all the time, I much prefer watching my diet and ensuring that I add a scoop of Green Vibrance to my morning smoothie, that seems to be working for me. 
If you have lousy energy and feel fatigued all the time, you may want to consider these as the reviews for it are generally very positive. 

 Their website reports the following ingredients:

 Asian Ginseng (root), Astragalus (root), Ophiopogon (root tuber),
  Schisandra (fruit), Grass-leaf Sweetflag (rhizome)


And that it is Vegan and organic of course. Back in my college days, I used to take Ginseng vials for energy every morning and that seemed to work. 
I tried these, the pills (which are filled with a slightly brown powder) are a tad too big to swallow, you may need a big gulp to get the stuff down. I am naturally energetic so I cannot say that I noticed any difference, I can tell you however, that these did not give me jitters. I am not on the market for supplements, so this is not something I would consider purchasing in the future, however, you may want to consider these for its energy boosting properties. B.   

And that concludes my February 2015 Eco Emi Variety Box Review. It was indeed a good box, Aside from the weird dried fruit, I did enjoy sampling all of the items in this box.
 


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Sunday, March 22, 2015

Ipsy Glam Bag - February 2015 - Full Review

Hi friends,

You know I love my Ipsy, but sometimes while most of the products to sample and try are outstanding, they will have this one month when it is just blah for me. This was the case with the February 2015 bag.

Ipsy is a sample subscription bag for which you pay $10 per month (the shipping is included). In it, you will receive 5 cosmetics/skincare samples (there is always a full size, or two). They really are fun to receive each month and the best part is their customer relations. Once you are subscribed and start receiving your bags, you can review each item and receive points for your review. When someone subscribes to Ipsy under your referral link, you also earn points. Those points will in turn allow you to order more samples for your next bag! How awesome is that?
To me it is well worth the $10 regardless of whether it is a good bag or not. I get to sample new products, in particular makeup, without breaking the bank, and because they are mostly samples as opposed to full size, I can toss them later on without feeling a huge waste. It's a win-win no matter what. You can get your own bag here.

This is my open-bag video for the February 2015 Ipsy Glam Bag:






This is what I received:


Ipsy Glam Bag - February 2015



1. Mitchell and Peach - Flora No. 1 - Fine Radiance Face Oil - $40

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I love Face Oils , you can wear them alone or under a moisturizer for added benefits. I have so many samples at home, it is not hard for me to compare them against one another. This one, by a British brand I had never heard of, contains coconut oil, Vitamin E, Vitamin B, Apricot Kernel Oil, Wheat Germ Oil and is mildly astringent. The website boasts that it will fight against oxidizing stress, say for instance pollutants etc. In all, these are great ingredients for your face.

Overall, I felt this was a good standard face oil, it does not have any pungent overpowering scent and did not leave my skin shinny, sticky or oily. It does the job and that is really all I ask from a face oil. I cannot say that I have noticed any significant improvement in both tone and texture on my face, but I shall assume that only prolonged use would make a difference.

Here is a little bit of a rant. When a company sells a product at over $40 for a very small amount (0.67 oz for the full size), it is poor marketing to offer samples in bottles that are practically impossible to extract the product from. I do not think it would have cost Mitchell and Peach all that much to add a plastic dropper or even no dropper at all to their sample bottle instead of the French Dropper, which is basically a tiny hole. One has to shake this thing multiple times in order to extract one tiny droplet and I just do not have time to deal with this kind of frustration and  ended up removing the plastic cap all together so that I could access the product myself and without hassle.
Other than that, it is standard, not one I would rush to purchase. I still like the Palmer's Cocoa Butter Skin Therapy Face Oil best (it's affordable) but if you want a bit of fancy, I recommend the Sonoma Naturals Chia Anti Oxidant Facial Serum. This Mitchell and Peach was just okay for me. Or, you can check more Face Oils on Amazon . B.




2. Model Co. - Blush in Cosmopolitan Peach Bellini - $22

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I do not think I ever was disappointed by a Model Co. product. It does help that I obsess over blush colors a bit too much to find myself excited about receiving yet another one (mind you I just went through a makeup graveyard series and tossed at least 15 blushes out of my collection, you can watch it here).

That being said, this blush looks matte at first glance (my favorite type of finish), however, it is loaded, and I mean loaded with gold shimmer so much so that to me, it is unwearable as a blush or a highlighter even.

Now, for a young girl who goes out a lot and wants her face to sparkle, this is just perfect, but for crying out loud, I am 44 with lots of fine wrinkles, I do not need to accentuate them with a shimmer or anything glittery.

This is a picture taken from my open bag video, so you can see the shimmer that comes out of this blush. Yikes! Nope, not for me. Otherwise, the formula is excellent, the stay-on is very good, the shade itself (I received Peach Bellini) is beautiful all year long.
This may be a good highlighter and I think it would actually be appropriate as an eye shadow as well. So I am going to call it versatile! I am giving it a A- for the formula but a C+ for the finish.



 


3. Medusa's Makeup - Eyeshadow in Headhunter - $8


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You all know by now that I am a sucker for eye shadows and that purple is my favorite color. I wear purple eye shadows most of the time.
Could Ipsy find a better match? I think not!

This is a great brand, though a bit funky for my age, just visit the website and you will know what I mean from the front page on.  

This shadow is beautiful, an iris color that translate as having more grey in it on my fair skin tone. No shimmer, beautiful as a contour or transition color. Stays on nicely, easy to apply with no fall out. Great, great,  great! A-. Why not A+? It is Made in China.

 Here is a swatch. you can see that despite the color in the pot, it does not translate as being over the top vibrant. Very nice color. It would look great with a matte cream on lid and a bit of pink shimmer, or pair it with some grey to bring out the grey undertone. Overall it is a cool tone color and it may not suite all skin tones, but because the formula is light, it is buildable and therefore can be layered with other ones. Very pleased with this shadow.






 

4. China Glaze - Glitter Nail Polish in Marry a Millionaire - $7- $9

 
I have just mentioned that purple is my favorite color, I will not go over that again. What I need to mention though, is that China Glaze is my favorite brand of Nail polishes. Their pigmentation and formula are excellent. I find that they stay on longer than Essie or other drugstore brands and the brush is wide. I, however, am not a big fan of glitter. Actually, I just had a debate as to whether I should just give up on glitterall together, based on my age ( I am a bit conservative when it comes to that sort of thing) and in particular on my nails.
Glitter nail polishes take FOREVER to be removed. They are gritty, no matter what base coat you use, and one needs to soak nails with acetone or remover far too long in order to remove the stuff. That reason alone should be enough to get me to stop pretending I like glitter on my nails. But I do though, I like the way they shine and reflect the light, they are just too darn difficult to remove.
So, what do I think of this one?
The color is beautiful, a rich iris, amethyst color with silver and dark purple glitter. It just sparkles all over. 

As a stand alone polish, I regretted trying it on all my nails (as mentioned above, it was way too awful to get rid of it) but as an accent nail over another color...just beautiful!

This one is not easy to apply because the glitter itself is not round, instead it looks and feels like tiny fibers, the stuff overlaps all over the place. 
For once, China Glaze disappointed. Matter of fact, I cannot even find this shade on their site (Marry a Millionaire). 
I still love the brand best and my favorite from them is Fifth Avenue.
I am giving Marry a Millionaire a B+ for the color but a D for the formula.



 


5. Joya - No. 1 Parfum Oil - $30


Image from Ipsy website
I really think Ipsy needs to stop sending fragrance samples in their monthly bags. Fragrance is just too personal in order for the brands to get any kind of recognition. For instance, if you are a floral type of fragrance gal, anything spicy or woodsy will be a turn off for you and here is one sample that is a total waste.
Just check my reaction to this perfume in my video above to see and feel what I thought about it.
This is just plain toxic. It is awful, smells like liquid dishwashing soap mixed with bug spray. 





Here are the notes as per the website:

Top Notes: sparkling Italian mandarin, Brazilian orange and fresh quince.
Heart notes: heliotrope petals, tuberose, jasmine, camellia and Damask rose.
Dry down notes: creamy sandalwood, pale musk and a hint of tonka bean.

I am not a perfume maker, so I really cannot judge on the amount of scents they put in there. But to me, less is more. It is sort of like when you mix too many colors together, the result will be a weird brown in the end. This is the brown perfume to me!

But here is the best part - They are sold out! 
I don't get it and still hate it despite the obvious hype. Sorry. F (Yep, Wall of Shame it is!).



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So there it was, my February 2015 Bag.

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