Hey Guys!
So today I'm going to be showing you guys and explaining the products that I absolutely regret purchasing and the products that I absolutely adore at the moment. Enjoy! Xo
Lets get started...
Products I regret:
So the first product I regret buying and that I hate the most is Witch Hazel. Witch Hazel has a horrible scent, your skin does not feel refreshed when you put it on, I feel like it doesn't really do anything for my skin. Every time I would put it on, i'd want to wash my face with cold water. I will never re-purchase. 0/10
Now, this product I used for about two weeks when I just had to give it up, its the Garnier Skin Renew BB Cream (Color: Light/Medium). After having this product on my face for a couple hours (Like 4), my face would get very shiny/oily. I have combination skin (Oily/dry) and this just did not cut it for me. I tried using a setting powder, but it just didn't help. If you have completely dry skin, maybe this product is for you. But for us oily people, its just a grease mess! 2/10
So this product I did use for quite some time. I think i used it for about a month or so. Its the Revlon 24 hrs ColorStay Whipped Foundation. I thought that this product was amazing, at first, but then I started noticing how I would have a FULL ON white cast in pictures. That is one thing that I do absolutely HATE. It's not flattering what so ever. I guess you can use it for a quick look where you're not planning on taking pictures that day. I would give this product a 4/10 and I would not repurchase. Its actually on the pricier side for a Drugstore foundation. I just think for the cost, its not worth it. There also isn't that many color choices available and its very difficult to find your color because all of them are lighter than what you think.
I really didn't like the FIT Me foundation so much that I gave it to my mom, it was just not the right foundation for me, it got me very oily throughout the day, there isn't that much coverage and it doesn't last really much at all. I don't have it anymore so i just looked up a picture from Google. 1/10
Next, this product actually gave me an allergic reaction! Its the Elf Set and Mist spray. This spray smells very bad, its very, very wet, and takes forever to set on your face. I had to throw away this spray immediately. I got red splotches and a rash on my face, It was terrible. I added pictures down below of what my face looked like when I got my allergic reaction.
Next product is a face powder, thee NYC Smoot Skin Pressed Face Powder, you'll notice on this blog i'm not too fond of NYC products. This product is just TOO chalky. I understand you want something cheap, but this is just too chalky, its not worth it. Its very light on your skin. You will look very pale when you put it on. You're skin will just look powdery and weird. I do not like this product one bit. 0/10
Lets move on to bronzer, I know a lot of people are going to be wondering about bronzers now that Spring Break is approaching. Again, NYC Sun 'n' Bronze Bronzing Powder, this powder has shimmer. Why would you want to put shimmer on your face? Most people like to have solid matte colors on their face, leave the shimmer to your eyes and highlight. This is powdery and it just doesn't cut it for me. Maybe you could use it as a body bronzer for your legs to add shine to them, i don't know. 0/10
This product, oh this product, I HATE. I was so embarrassed when I wore this out because I didn't notice it until I got out into the sun and I was far away from home. Its thee Wet n Wild coloricon Bronzer in the color Ticket to Brazil. This powder does not blend well, it makes your face all weird and icky. I believe I looked like an actual Oompa Loompa. This was just terrible. It also has shimmer, gosh I hate shimmer so much. I do not recommend this product to ANYONE. I wouldn't even recommend it as a body powder. I really want to throw this in the trash. I give it a 000000000/10
Next product is the NYC Browser, for the price, its and okay product. The wax in this duo is just icky, it really isn't even wax because it dissolves in my fingers completely. It leaves my eyebrows very oily and the powder that they give you looks very light on the duo but as soon as you put it on your brows, it makes your brows look 10 shades darker. Really, all I liked were the tweezers in it. Im going to give it a 2/10 because of the tweezers too.
Last but not least, the Maybelline Great Lash. To me, this is literally just a gel kind of substance that works for nothing. Ive heard people rave about this product and when I purchased it, I was so excited to use it and when I did, I felt so betrayed and disappointed. I first tried it on my brows, they just felt wet, they didn't stiffen up or anything. Then, I tried it under my mascara, when i applied my coats of mascara over this, my mascaras was just clumpy and icky. 1/10
Products I LOVE right now:
Lets start with my ABSOLUTE favorite at the moment, I don't think I can live without this product, its the Sea Breeze Astringent for Sensitive Skin. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this product. I adore putting it on because it leaves my skin feeling absolutely refreshed and it takes away any dirt thats trapped in your pores. If you think that by wiping your make up off with a wipe and makeup remover removes everything, you're wrong. Try putting some sea breeze on a cotton pad and wipe your face, you will notice how much make up is still left on your face. I think my pimples cleared up in about a month by using this thing Day and Night. This one is also better that the clean n Clear one and the Neutrogena because it doesn't have many harming chemical agents in it like they do. I give this product a 1000/10
I would repurchase this a million times if I could. This is a definite recommend.
Next product are the PONDS wet cleansing Towelettes, I love this. I have sensitive skin and very sensitive eyes and this doesn't irritate or burn my skin what so ever. It eliminates most of my makeup with one wipe. It may seem soapy but when you use it on your face, it feels good. They are a little more on the pricey side but they last me a pretty long time and I use them consistently. 10/10
Now moving on to my setting spray, this is what stops my skin from getting oily and looking powdery. Its the Urban Decay Makeup-Setting Spray. I put this on before and after putting on my makeup and it helps it last that much longer. The first time you put it on, you'll probably be like (OMG I ruined my makeup!) because your face does feel wet but that goes away after a few seconds. 9/10
Next, is my absolute favorite foundation right now, its thee L'oreal True Match Foundation. Its a great foundation, it applies perfectly and evenly, there are many color choices available, the only thing I would say that I don't like is that it doesn't last very long and really, it just doesn't last more than 5 and a half hours and thats still a lot. I give this foundation a 9/10
My favorite concealer right now is the Maybelline Dream Lumi. I love this concealer because it works for two main things, concealing and highlighting your under-eye area. It goes on smooth and is very easy to blend. If you set it with powder, it will last long. Alone this concealer does crease I must say. 9/10
For my pressed powder, I use Mac Prep + Prime Translucent finishing powder. I set my foundation with this and it my skin lasts so much longer, it doesn't get greasy throughout the day. Its an amazing product and definitely worth the price. 10/10
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My next favorite is the NARS blush/bronzer duo. I LOVE this product, i use it all the time. The bronzer is amazing, it has no shimmer and it stays put all day. I would repurchase this duo. The colors are laguna + orgasm. This is a great product and a great purchase. 10/10
For highlight, I use MACS Soft and Gentle. I use this on my cheeks, cupids bow, and brow bone. Its amazing, i love it and it will last you FOREVER. Definite 10/10
Next are my three favorite mascaras right now. They are L'oreal Voluminous, Maybelline Mega Plush Volum Express, and Rimmel Lash Accelerator. I like using L'oreal voluminous first because it makes my lashes much longer and thicker. After, I brush on Maybellines mega plush because it prevent my lashes from clumping because i do add many coats. Finally, I apply Rimmels lash accelerator because it smoothes my lashes and elongates them at the same time. Great mascaras = Great Lashes. 10/10
I have been loving Elfs Eyebrow Kit. The pigmented gel is amazing, it sets my brows and add colors at the same time. The powder is a little too dark, but I can easily just use another light eyeshadow on my brows. 8/10
Lately, ive been loving my Lorac Pro Palette for an everyday makeup look. My favorite colors are the Taupe and Mauve because it adds color and still looks subtle. 9/10
Finally, the Elf Matte Lip Colors are absolutely amazing. I purchased thee colors Rich Red and Natural. Rich Red is an AMAZING color, I believe its thee perfect red. It goes on amazing on the lips and although matte, it goes on smooth on your lips. I have been using these almost everyday. They're great for the price they're worth! 10/10
Alright guys, that's it!
I hope you enjoyed and I also hope this helped you!
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-Adelaida, Xo
