REVIEW: Hard Candy Eyes the Limit eyeshadow primer

This product was recently introduced to the HARD CANDY line, which is available at WALMART in Canada.

I purchased mine for $4.98CAD and will be reviewing it as a part of my WEEKLY REVIEW 3/24/2014

• Is very opaque, but the colour will disappear after blending
• Has a SILICON feel
• A TINY bit will go a LONG WAY

PROS:

• Will cover up any eye lid dis-coloration 

• Blends in nicely

• Will ENHANCE eyeshadow colours 

• Will KEEP your eyeshadow CREASE FREE (I had mine for about 6 hours)

CONS: 

• If you have VERY VERY oily lids, the product might slide around

OVERALL: I would 100% RECOMMEND this product. I have tried many drugstore and high end eyeshadow primers, but I really do think this is in my TOP 3. A tiny amount will go a long way, so this product is going to last you a LONG TIME.

I found the formula was thicker than some of the high end eyeshadow primers (Too Faced, Urban Decay..etc) which was GREAT for covering up discolouration on my eyelid. AND it made the eyeshadow colours POP.

If you find this product I suggest you GO PURCHASE IT!!!!

REVIEW: NYC in a New York minute Nail Polish #202 Grand Central Station QUICK DRY

This nail polish is part of my WEEKLY REVIEW

I bought this nail polish at WALMART as a part of 2 for $3CAD deal! I have been looking for a QUICK DRY nail polish that provided adequate SHINE 

When I bought this nail polish, I could tell that the brush looked a bit FRAYED (all of the available nail polish in this shade had this problem) BUT when I used it the straying bristles just gathered together and DID NOT give me any problems.

PROS:

• Great consistency- NOT GOUPY or too watery 
• Dried completely in about 2 min 
• Provides adequate SHINE

CONS: 

• Did NOT see a difference in whether this product helped to keep my polish on for longer

OVERALL: I would RECOMMEND this product.  For the price you really can not go wrong. It dries COMPLETELY within 2 min and DID not feel GOUPY, I used to nails to lightly scratch but it DID NOT leave a mark.

REVIEW: ELF eyebrow TREAT&TAME

ELF eyebrow TREAT&TAME  $3.00 USA is part of my WEEKLY REVIEW

ELF IS NOT available in CANADA in STORES, BUT is available ONLINE. The SHIPPING is around $14.95CAD to CANADA

Most items on the site vary from $1CAD~$15 CAD I usually order on BLACK FRIDAY where there is EVERYTHING is HALF OFF (UP TO $100 of savings)

THIS one is in the colour DEEP(#81205)

(This product comes in a TOTAL of 5 SHADES)

• The product is DOUBLE ENDED 

• The TOP RIGHT shows the EYEBROW BRUSH/"TAME" end brush has SHORT and SPIRALS DOWN in the SAME LENGTH

• The other end is the "TREAT" end is a STRAIGHT brush, it IS somewhat flexible 

The "TREAT" end is suppose to help with the RE-GROWTH of your eyebrow

PROS:

• The colour is VERY PIGMENTED

• The "TAME" brush has FIBRE like materials attached to it, making it easier for the formula to adhere to your eyebrow (even if you don't have a lot of hair)
• The "TREAT" end acts as a BROW GEL 

• The colour WILL NOT rub off once it is DRY

• DOES NOT dry out/ or make your eyebrows "crispy"

CONS:

• The product can get GOUPY at the END of the "TAME" brush

OVERALL: I WOULD DEFINITELY RECOMMEND this product to EVERYONE!!! There is enough colour selection that I think everyone will be able to find their own brow shade. The product WORKS BEST if you BRUSH through your brows AFTER.

I would this RECOMMEND this EVEN to BEGINNERS. I would probably say that it will WORK BETTER if you already have some eyebrow hairs to work with, as the formula sticks to HAIR better. It still DOES FILL in the areas where you LACK HAIR.

This is a PERFECT product for those days when you don't want to take the time (in my case I just lack the skills) to DRAW your brow and FILL them in neatly with a powder product. 

I have the Benefit Gimme Brow ($26CAD) AND the SEVERAL ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS (anywhere from $20~60CAD) and I REACH for this product A LOT more often. It is sooo much easier to use and you CAN NOT BEAT the price ($3)

REVIEW: L'Oreal REVITALIFT MIRACLE BLUR -Instant Skin Smoother Finishing Cream

L'Oreal REVITALIFT MIRACLE BLUR- Instant Skin Smoother Finishing Cream is part of my WEEKLY REVIEW

I found mine at WALMART for $21.96 CAD (This seems to be the cheapest REGULAR PRICE)

The purpose of this product is to act UNDER MAKEUP as a PRIMER or act ALONE as a SKIN SMOOTHER

I have the ORIGINAL formula (there is also a OIL FREE formula):

• As seen from the ABOVE picture, it comes out as a THICK consistency 

• Once it is BLENDED it will leave NO VISIBLE FILM 

• LET DRY before applying MAKEUP to stop the makeup from SLIDING

PROS:

• NON SCENTED

• Very smooth finish- DEFINITELY smooths out skin (Blurs out fine lines/pores)

• You can see a SIGNIFICANT difference even if you DO NOT put makeup on 

CONS:

• Will STICK TO DRY SPOTS 

OVERALL: I WOULD RECOMMEND this product:

• Though it is on the pricier side a LITTLE DOT will go a LONG WAY

• The product GOES ON SMOOTHLY and smoothes out your skin, BUT DOES NOT FEEL GREASY

• Can be used both UNDER and OVER makeup

This is a GREAT alternative and for me WORKS BETTER than the MAKEUP FOREVER primers that easily go from $30~$50 (I have used both the MICROPERFECTING primer and the ALL MATT primers). Let me know how this WORKED FOR YOU!!!

JC

REVIEW: ESSENCE Silky Touch Blush- $2.99CAD

I have a weakness for the word "NEW" ...AND that is why I bought the ESSENCE SILKY TOUCH BLUSH  (60 LIFE's A CHERRY)

1- Swatched ONCE
2- Swatched TWICE

• The blush is VERY PIGMENTED 

• Has a sheen

• Is BUILD ABLE 

PROS:

• DOES NOT fade throughout the day (I wore it for about 6 hours)

• The colour is VERY PIGMENTED

• VERY soft - "SILKY"

• It is ALSO BUILD ABLE 

• ONLY $2.99 CAD

CONS:  NON

OVERALL: I would DEFINITELY RECOMMEND this to EVERYONE!!! The blush comes in 4 different shades, and for $2.99CAD each I can't wait to try more!

Thanks for Reading! JC

REVIEW: RIMMELSHOW OFF LIP LACQURER

RIMMEL SHOW OFF LIP LACQUER

THESE first came out in the UK as the RIMMEL Apocalips. There are a total of 13 SHADES.

THEY are around $7.99-$9.99 CAD (I have seen them on SALE at various DRUGSTORE for $3.99)

HERE are the 5 shades I will review

            FROM TOP:

1. 101 CELESTIAL
2. 102 NOVA
3. 401 AURORA
4. 303 APOCALIPTIC
5. 400 BIG BANG

TOP LEFT: 101 CELESTIAL 

TOP RIGHT:102 NOVA

CENTER: 400 BIG BANG

BOTTOM LEFT:401 AURORA

BOTTOM RIGHT:303 APOCALIPTIC

The APPLICATOR has a DENT, which stores a deposit of the product, allowing ONE simple application (no need to re-dip your applicator for application)

The applicator is VERY SOFT

These lip lacquers are EXTREMELY PIGMENTED. Here is 400 BIG BANG swatched on my lips.

• I DID NOT put lip balms on before hand
• I DID NOT use a lip liner
• I DID NOT RE-APPLY
• No LIP GLOSS/BALM
• I DID NOT APPLY LIP BALM throughout the day

ONCE you GENTLY PAT your lips, THERE WILL BE BARELY ANY transfers. 

DRIES to a MATT finish, DOES NOT feel overly drying

DOES NOT feather 

The COLOR DID NOT fade at all throughout the day (around 6 hours) and transfer was minimal.

PROS:

• PIGMENTED
• Many shades
• DOES NOT dry lips
• Minimal Scent- IS NOT SWEET

CONS:

• If you DO NOT put on a lip balm beforehand, the color will remain in the wrinkles of your lips

• Certain colors will stain a little  (THE BRIGHT COLORS)

OVERALL:  I would 100% recommend this product. I found it felt better on my lips, if I PUT LIP BALMS BEFORE I applied the product. I like the product without any gloss, but adding LIP BALM throughout the day does help- Especially if you are NOT used to drier lip products.

I can't wait to hoard buy the other shades!!! TELL ME if this product worked for you?

JC

REVIEW: STAYS no matter what- Waterproof eye (pencil 02 stunning brown)-$1.99

I purchased ESSENCE STAY no matter what- Waterproof eye pencil NOT to use as a eye pencil...but for my eye brows. 

The WATERPROOF part really caught my eyes. 

• I wore this in my eyebrow (I did not include a picture...as my eyebrows were pretty UNTAMED) for about 6 hours, it did not FADE

• You DO have to brush through it, as it will ball up a tiny tiny tiny bit

• DOES NOT have a RED undertone

• PERFECT for my BLACK eyebrows- NOT TOO DARK

PROS:

• Very creamy - would be a good eye liner 

• DOES NOT smudge

• I wore it to the gym, and the sweat DID NOT make it run

• ONLY $1.99 CAD

CONS:

• IS NOT a TWIST UP- You will have to SHARPEN- This could be a hassle- The surrounding is HARD PLASTIC

• If NOT careful (REMEMBER I WENT over the same SPOT OVER AND OVER) it will ball up a tiny tiny tiny bit.

OVERALL: I would HIGHLY recommend this product, both as a eye liner OR alternatively as a EYE BROW PENCIL. I have both the Anastasia Brow pencil AS well as the Benifit Brow Pencil-THIS ONE is just as good- especially the PRICE!!! JUST REMEMBER to BRUSH through your brows!

I hope you TRY IT for yourselves! 

JC

REVIEW: ESSENCE LASH MANIA RELOADED mascara

I recently HAULED some ESSENCE cosmetics . A NEW item from that haul is the ESSENCE LASH MANIA RELOADED MASCARA. I hauled this from the NEW IN TOWN collection from Essence. 

• It IS NOT a waterproof mascara. It has PLASTIC SPIKY bristles (DOES NOT HURT).

• As you can see from the picture, it has 6 SEPARATE columns of bristles.

• The bristles TAPER DOWN (shorter on the ENDS), which ALLOWS you to get the shorter lashes.

HERE is a picture of my lashes BEFORE the mascara/ or curling 

My lashes POINT DOWN, and WILL NOT HOLD a curl on their own. They are quit SHORT as well.

HERE are my LASHES AFTER ONE COAT of the mascara (I CURLED my lashes BEFORE applying the MASCARA)

• The FORMULA is VERY WET (I PREFER THIS over DRY)

• I wore it for about 6 HOURS and there were NO SMUDGING UNDERNEATH my eyes

• IF you do NOT wait for it to dry and CURL your lashes, it MAY transfer a TINY bit on your eyelids

• KEPT my CURLS- DID NOT use eyelash curler throughout the day

PROS:

• DOES NOT smudge

• KEEPS eye lashes CURLED - I was VERY IMPRESSED- MOST mascara that ARE NOT waterproof DO NOT KEEP my lashes curled. SOME WATERPROOF mascaras WEIGH my lashes down. THIS DID NEITHER. 

• Easy to take off

• Provided adequate LENGTH and VOLUME (I would say MORE LENGTH than volume)

• ONLY $4.99 CAD

CONS:

• Has a VERY WET formula

OVERALL: I would STRONGLY recommend this MASCARA, even if you do not like the wet formula, you could wait for it to dry up a bit. The price is GREAT at $4.99 CAD, AND it LENGTHENS AND VOLUMES as well as HOLDS CURLS. 

I HOPE they decide to keep this in the permanent collection as I would REPURCHASE this product in a heart beat!



JC