- Estee Lauder Turbolash: All effects Motion Mascara
- Smashbox Eyebeam: Double Ended Brightener
- Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion: Eyeshadow base
- Covergirl Smoky Shadow Blast
- Covergirl Natureluxe Gloss Balm in 265 Sandstone
- Kirkland Borghese Mineral Eyeshadow Palette
- Joe Fresh Sheer Lip Crayon in Apple
1. Estee Lauder Turbolash
The first thing I would like to mention is the Estee Lauder Turbolash mascara, AKA the vibrating mascara. I bought two of them because they were on sale for cheap. I just tried the mascara out for the first time and all I can say is this mascara is gimmicky and disappointing. I knew all along it was gimmicky, I was okay with that.
I was not expecting such sub-par results from a high end mascara. My Rimmel or L'Oreal mascaras performed much better than this. Why do I feel this is sub par? You need to put on about 4 coats of this stuff to get any lengthening or blackening of the lashes. The brush is also spiky and sharp.
The good thing about this mascara is that, because you need so.many.coats there is hardly any clumping, and the look is very natural. Although, in my opinion, if you want natural looking eyelashes, skip the mascara all together (or use clear). I would not buy it again
2. Smashbox Eye beam Double Ended Brightener
This is a nice shadow pencil. There are two colors on either end of the pencil, one being a satin off-white shadow designated for highlighting the brow bone. Of course, you can use this anywhere on your eye. It takes a few swipes to build the color up to be worthwhile, but after you do this, the color is very pretty.
The other end of the Eye Beam is a sheer pinkish goldish cream color. It is very, very similar to Benefit's R.S.V.P creaseless cream shadow when swatched. It is a big lighter, but very similar. I am happy with the color, and seems more pigmented than the lighter shade on the other end of the pencil. I would buy this again
3. Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion
This is a very popular potion and I believe the reason it is so popular is because it is so blendable and easy to use. I have tried other eyeshadow primers which were chalky, or difficult to blend into the eye. The packaging is another strong point in my opinion, it is nice to look at and even though that does not change the product inside, I feel better about using it.
The application is similar to a lip gloss really, except you dab it onto you eyelids and then gently blend it in with your finger.
I am happy with this and would certainly buy it again.
4. Covergirl Smoky Shadow Blast
This was nice at first, I really like the shades and I love the easy application. There is no need to use a brush. This is basically a cream shadow in stick form. Unlike the Smashbox Eye Beam, this is not a pencil either so there is no need to sharpen it. Just twist up the product. This comes with 2 complimentary shades. One light and one dark. The light is meant for the eyelid and the dark is meant for the crease.
After an hour of wearing this, I get massive crease lines in my lid from blinking, sweating, and just being alive. Very pretty shades, good concept, and they look great when you're putting it on, but no staying power. I haven't tried this in combination with the Urban Decay primer potion, so my opinions may change once I do.
Would I buy it again? Probably not, simply because it is a massive crease fest after wearing it.
5. Covergirl Natureluxe Gloss Balm in 265 Sandstone
This is a lipstick that contains SPF 15. I like that because there are not many lipsticks which do have an SPF. The application is typical, nothing special and the color is nice. If your lips are dry this tends to look makeupy and sits on and dry bits. That's not unusual, really, but disappointing because it is winter still and I tend to have dryer lips this time of year.
The staying power is pretty good, lasts hours if you're not eating or drinking. I don't know why they call it a "gloss balm" seems like a lipstick to me. No glossy finish whatsoever.
Would I buy it again? Yes.
6. Kirkland Borghese Mineral Eyeshadow Palette
This is a nice palette with neutral shades. There are some with a gray hint or purple, but generally they are earthy tones. The staying power is great. The pigmentation is above average, you need to build up the color, and he price is excellent for what it is ($18). This also came with a double ended eyeliner pencil, 2 brushes and a pencil sharpener. The eyeliner pencil works well, I like it. The brushes are also good, considering they came with the palette. Usually the brushes that come with makeup are junk, so I am pleased with these for what they are.
Honestly, I have never been disappointed from Kirkland Borghese products. I have used their Aging Serum, Night cream, brush set. and now this palette. All products are excellent.
I would buy this again because I like the price and I like that they are higher quality than any drugstore brand without the high end price.
7. Joe Fresh Sheer Lip Crayon in Apple
I have never used a Joe Fresh makeup item before, so this was a first for me. The lip crayons look like a jumbo eye pencil but for the lips. I chose the shade apple, which unfortunately doesn't look good on my skin tone, but the product it's self is quite good. It has more staying power than the Covergirl Natureluxe Gloss Balm mentioned above. You can drink and the product will still (sort of) be there.
I think this crayon was about $2, which is like dollar store priced. Just for that, I would buy these again (only in a different shade). They are wearable and last.
