söndag 24 januari 2010

Nivea Lash Revolution

When I firt tried it I liked it. It has nice volume and definition as well as a nice black finish. However, this mascara dries up in the tube really fast. Because of this, it starts to clump and the volumizing and lengthening effect is lost.
Though the brush is nice (a synthetic brush), I would not repurchase this product.
It is nice only for a week or so when it starts to dry up. Also, there are other products that do the same which last much longer and flake less.

Update on project 5 pan

Update on the products I promised I'd finish before I buy any new cosmetic items.
MaxFactor False Lash Effect Mascara - empty and dried up. I will definitely buy a new one though once I run out of mascaras. I've used it every day and absolutely love it. I have yet to find a mascara that can match the effects of this one.
Nivea Duo Eyeshadow in Havanna - not finished. I though I was close to the end on this one, but it doesn't seem to end.
Nivea Duo Eyeshadow in Toscana - I am practically finished with this one, just wiping the final grains from the container.
Nivea Eye Line and Design in Pure Black - close to finish this one. Only a little stump left and I'm holding it by the smudger.
Nivea Lipstick in Clementine - not finished. Have had problems with chapped and dry lips now in the winter, so I've been forced to stay away from lipsticks for a little while.
Nivea Lipstick in Rose Perle - not finished. Have had problems with chapped and dry lips now in the winter, so I've been forced to stay away from lipsticks for a little while.
I have however gone through my mascaras very quickly.
I have also finished two Nivea Lash Revolution and have a review coming up.
All in all, I have finished 4 products so far.

fredag 18 december 2009

Max Factor False Lash Effect Mascara


The False Lash Effect mascara has a great formulation and really volumizes and lengthens.
It doesn't hold the curl very well though. Also, the brush is very big, so I sometimes have a hard time getting in the corners of my eye (if you have small eyes, this might cause some difficulty).
Still, the formula weighs up for it. It gives such good volume and length and is great for everyday use but dramatic enough for night.
I have not tried the waterproof version, but the normal mascara lasts long and is easy to wash off.
I personally don't mind the bulky brush and the volume and length it creates means I don't need to curl my lashes as much, so I love this mascara. I've used it everyday for almost a year now and I would buy it again any day!

fredag 4 december 2009

L'oreal Blush Délicieux with vitamin c

This series of blushes has matte shades as well as shimmery shades. The come in little compact-like boxes with a mirror and a small brush. Very practical for on the road or in your purse. The brush is not bad at all for being a small travel brush.
I have the matte shade "Sandalwood veil", which is a light pink. This blush is really pigmented, the color payoff is amazing. The color is also beautiful. I normally tend to go to peachy-toned blushes and don't wear pink blushes like this, but it looks great!
It has vitamin c in it so it is good for your skin, and it even has a nice smell to it.
I also have the shimmery shade "Sugar praline". I like this as well, but the color payoff is not even close to the matte shade, and it is sometimes difficult to make it show up. It also has the vitamin c and the fresh smell, but it is starting too look a little bit funny in the container. I generally like matte blushes better than shimmery blushes so I would prefer the matte L'oreal blushes.
I highly recommend the matte blushes (Blush Délicieux Mat), I think you get great value for your money and it is easy to take with you. It doesn't hurt that the packaging is cute too.

torsdag 3 december 2009

Nivea Soft Body and Face Cream


My love.
I have really sensitive and dry skin, which makes it difficult for me to find a moisturizer that is right for my face. I need something that will give plenty of moisture, but doesn't end up being too rich and giving me breakouts or crazy shine.
This product is just perfect!
I use it every day, twice a day on my face. It not only moisturizes really well, but also absorbs well. I use it as a base before I put on my makeup and as a treatment for my face when I go to bed at night. It works great for both purposes. To top it off, it is super cheap and available in most grocery stores and all cosmetic stores (in Europe, I realize that it might be a little more difficult to get a hold of this outside of the European continent). It comes in a jar with 200ml or in a smaller tube (75ml) for on the go.
In the winter, I have extremely dry skin so it is not sufficient for the rest of my body, but I will use this on my body as well during the summer. And it makes a great hand cream in your purse!
It has a lovely fresh scent and jojoba oil and vitamin E to care for your skin. It is so quick and effective, I am never switching to anything else for my daily routine!

Lumene Delight Duo Eyeshadow


The Lumene Delight Duo eyeshadows can be used wet and dry and come in a variety of colors, although mainly purples and browns.
I have tried "Silence" (a matte lighter lilac and a darker purple) and "Whisper" (a matte warm medium brown and a taupy grey). I love the colors in the container, but unfortunately I see very little of this once I apply the shadows.
The "Silence" set has the worst color payoff I have ever experienced in an eyeshadow and I have to work it with a purple base in order to even get some color on my lid.
The "Whisper" duo is better and the colors are very nice. However, I still wish there was a better color payoff and all the shadows have a tendency to be chalky and difficult to apply.
I very much regret my purchase of the "Silence" duo and even though the "Whisper" set is better, it is not worth the money. I would not repurchase any of these items.

onsdag 2 december 2009

Rimmel powder blush


I have the Rimmel powder blush in Santa Rose (001). This is a beautiful matte peachy pink and it is buildable so you can chose how much color you want to have on your cheeks.
This is my favorite everyday blush. It is what I go to when I don't know what to chose or when I just want something nice without having to think about it. Fantastic blush for everyday use!