Revlon ColorStay Mineral Mousse - a review

I have been using Revlon Colorstay for combo/oily skin, and I really like it, so I decided to branch out and try the Revlon Colorstay Mineral Mousse.

I really don't like it. I feel like I need to use a lot of product in order to get the desired effect. Plus I fell like this makes me look too matte, which can make the skin just look dry and in some cases flaky. Even early in the day it seemed to make my skin look dry and flaky. I don't know if maybe it is the application, but I have tried everything, brush, fingers, sponges, and I always seem to waste more product than I use on my face. Plus I have to say I feel like this transfers a lot easier than the regular Colorstay liquid foundation. I am just not a fan of this product. I am sure there are people who like this, but it isn't for me. It is simply too matte and too much of a hassle to work with. If you want to try a Colorstay foundation, I say stick with the liquid foundation.

For reference, this is what I looked like after application this morning.



This is what I looked like after about 9 hours of wear

I will admit, this does seem to last throughout the day, but the liquid Colorstay beats the Mineral Mousse in that department hands down. You may like this foundation if you love a really matte look, because the Mineral Mousse delivers in that department, but stay away if you don't like that look.

Disclaimer - This product was bought by me, and all opinions are my own.

Revlon Colorburst Lipsticks

I have been trying so hard to save money for the MAC Venomous Villains collection. I've been doing pretty good, but when I went shopping with my mom the other day, I just couldn't stop myself from grabbing some Revlon lipsticks and a Grow Luscious Mascara.

Peach / Soft Rose / Carnation
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Peach / Soft Rose / Carnation
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Peach


Soft Rose


Carnation

I bought Carnation before I bought the other shades, and I just love it. It is such a wonderfully bright pink. I like the Peach and Soft Rose, but I don't think I like them as much as Carnation. I would definitely recommend Carnation if you are looking for a good pink. They are fairly moisturizing, and look just lovely on.

I actually saw the lipsticks and the mascara mentioned on Melissa's channel. She loves the mascara, so I am looking forward to trying that out!

Now I need to go back to saving for Venomous Villains.

MOOM Organic Hair Remover - a review

On one of my recent trips to TJ Maxx I found this little product, MOOM Organic Hair Remover. I get what I like to call a fifteen year old boy mustache. A little peach fuzz on my upper lip. I hate it. I have used all different kinds of products for it, but it seems like while they work very well at first, they work less and less well over time. I figured I would have to try threading next, but at $8 a pop, it would get expensive fast. Luckily I found this kit at TJ Maxx for $3.99.

In this little kit, I got a 1.6 oz jar of hair remover, 6 fabric strips, and 2 applicators. The hair remover has the consistency of really thick honey, and considering its ingredient list (Organic Cane Sugar, Organic Lemon Juice, Organic Chamomile, Organic Tea Tree Oil, Organic Aloe and Water) that is no surprise.

I used this today for the first time, and I love it. Most hair removers remove everything, but darker hairs are more difficult. With MOOM, the darker hairs are gone, and there are just the really blond, light hairs left. My upper lip feels and looks natural. It doesn't have a discernible smell, and the whole process was relatively quick. I wouldn't want to go out right after doing this, but it any redness goes away within an hour I would say.

I hope this product still works as well when I've had it for longer. If so, I would definitely repurchase. I am quite happy I gave this product a try!

Disclaimer - I bought this product myself. This is my honest opinion.

Hello Flawless! - a review

This is my first review that was a request. Yay a request! This request is from Linh over at for the love of lipsticks, which is a lovely blog that you should definitely check out. Now, off to the review!

Hello Flawless! Benefit's tag line for Hello Flawless is that it "glides on naturally sheer and layers beautifully for customized coverage with SPF protection". Now, since I am new to makeup, especially in the realm of foundations, I am a little cautious of using something that is medium to full coverage. I just don't think I quite know what I am doing well enough to dive into full coverage. Plus, do to department store make-overs, I associate full coverage with caked on foundation. A sheer yet buildable coverage foundation sounded like a great idea to me!

Hello Flawless, at first, underwhelmed me. I had seen such good reviews for this product, that it is possible I had built up my expectations too much. This product looks good sheer, and the coverage, when used with a sponge is fairly good. It is my no means a strong concealer, but it will do in a pinch. I have fairly dark circle under my eyes, and this does not completely erase them, instead it just makes me look a little more awake.

Hello Flawless comes with a little sponge, which is great for the buildable coverage, and a little brush, which is crap. I use the sponge for the areas I need more coverage in, and a kabuki for sheerer coverage. I do like to set this product with my MAC Fix +, as it is a powder. This is a good product to use if you have good skin, and want a light coverage foundation.

This product is certainly not a holy grail product for me. If you don't get dark under-eye circles, this product will be lovely for you. I have oily skin, and this did not break me out. Granted, I don't use foundation everyday, so it is hard for me to say how this would do if you used this everyday. Would I repurchase? I'm not entirely certain. I do like a sheer coverage look, it just improves my look without look drastic. But there are too many foundations I want to try for me to tie my loyalty to this product.

I tried this at work on one of my early mornings. Sorry for the un-interesting makeup, six in the morning is not my most creative time, makeup wise. :)

After 12 hours of wear, with no touch-ups. (Sorry for the lack of lipstick, I forgot to touch up that too.)

Considering I took the first pictures at 6 AM, and the second set at 6 PM, I think Hello Flawless held up pretty well, especially for "sheer" coverage.

Disclaimer - I bought this product myself. This is my honest opinion.

Too Faced Lash Injection - a review

I want to tell you a little story. One night, I had to go to work. It was a little shift, about five hours. I figured I could put on mascara for the night. I decided to try my Too Faced Lash Injection. Big mistake. In two hours it was flaking off my lashes. Two hours! No, bad mascara! Bad!

Would I get this mascara again? No. And you shouldn't get it either.

Have you tried Too Faced Lash Injection? Love it or Hate it?

Disclaimer - I bought this product myself. This is my honest opinion.

L'oreal Lash Serum - a review

About two months ago, I started having problems with my lashes. It seemed like they were falling out at an alarming rate. Now, I am not currently the type of person that wears a lot of eye makeup, so harsh products and removal were not the culprits. Quite possibly, it was just a cycle in my lash growth. All I know is loosing a lot of lashes is really annoying!

L'oreal Lash Serum is supposed to make your lashes stronger and longer. The product suggests you wear it at night, and under mascara during the day. It comes with a little wand (no bristles) so you just sweep the product over your lashes. The directions also say to apply the product to where your lashes grow. Although, I avoid putting it too close to my eyes, as the serum can irritate my eyes. If you stick to just applying this on the lashes, you should be fine.

I haven't used the Lash Serum every single day, and I only use it at night. It is a bit goopy and who wants goopy eyes all day? Nevertheless, this has worked so well for me. I find that when I use this regularly, I have a lot less lash fall out. I believe my lashes are healthier than before. When I skip using this, I get some fallout, so I definitely think this serum is working.

I bought this at Ulta, but I believe you can buy it wherever L'oreal products are sold. I will definitely repurchase this item. I am so glad my lashes are healthier! They don't seem to be any longer, but I figure one step at a time, right? Let me know if you have used L'oreal Lash Serum. Does it work for you?

Disclaimer - I bought this product myself. This is my honest opinion.