Sunday, March 28, 2010

Maybelline Eyestudio: Lasting drama gel eyeliner


I finally got the eyestudio gel eyeliner. It claims the product does not smudge and it's waterproof. I definitely think it's true. One of the great things about this product is that it comes with an awesome brush! I got this product in blackest black, but there are a few more colors to choose from. Here's a quick list of pros and cons!

Pros:
1- creamy and easy to apply. It's also very easy to build into an intense color.
2- comes with a great brush. applying the eyeliner is relatively simple and easy with this brush.
3- It's waterproof AND smudge proof! But it's also easy to take off with makeup remover.
4- It DOESN'T transfer to the bottom of my eyes, even if I cry.
5- the color is very rich.
6- Inexpensive for an awesome gel liner with a brush
7- With this brush, you can make thick and thin lines
8- easy to work with

Cons:
none I can think of yet.

Verdict? This is an awesome product. I'm giving it 5 out of 5 stars! I'm going to buy this product again as soon as I start to run out, or maybe when there's a huge sale I'll just stock up. One of the best gel eyeliner products out there. If you haven't given this product a try, what are you waiting for?

Saturday, March 27, 2010

Revlon Photoready Review


I've been meaning to try this product for a while now, and finally got it when it was on sale. I have this foundation ins 002 Vanilla, and it's my perfect match! I've heard a lot of people claiming it made their skin look shimmery, but I haven't noticed it at all. Long story short, here's a list of pros and cons:

Pros:
1- It's my perfect match
2- It's very light on my skin. It doesn't look cakey at all.
3- Feels natural to the skin. Not too thick.
4- Comes in a nice pump design bottle, very convenient. It's very easy to get the amount you want.
5- No funny scent (like the smell from colorstay)
6- Medium to full coverage (it's buildable). I don't even need concealer after applying this. But at the same time it looks very clean and natural.
7- SPF 20. At first I thought this was funny, because isn't it supposed to be a foundation for photos? so why is there SPF? I applied it to my face and took a few flash pictures in a dimly light room and I was VERY disappointed. I looked very chalky and pale (this was expected). However, I applied the foundation evenly over my neck and it was fine. I looked completely normal. Not chalky and pale at all. But honestly, this foundation looks really good on my skin when I'm not taking pictures or maybe just taking pictures without the flash. So I guess this is a pro and a con.
8- Inexpensive. I would even get this product if it's not on sale.
9- Lasting power is great too. I was at a party all day, and it didn't even slip off or anything.
10- Comes in a variety of shades, huge range. You'll probably find your perfect shade without mixing.
11- Gives you a nice natural glow
12- I have an oily t-zone and this works fine.

Cons:
1- SPF 20. This is not makeup for clubbing I would say, maybe if you had a shade darker or something?

Verdict? I would definitely buy this again and recommend it to all my friends. If you're looking for a nice cheap drug store brand foundation, this is it. I would give this product 4.5 stars out of 5.