August Hits & Misses

August Hits & Misses

09/04/11

No, I am not doing the month of August's hits and missed this late I just realized I didn't do a blog entry of this. 

So here, we go. 

The products are

E.L.F. Powder Brush

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer

Clinique Tinted Moisturizer

E.L.F Eyebrow Kit

E.L.F. Eyelid Primer

Mary Kay Lash Love Mascara

Maybelline Eye Studio Gel Liner

Sephora Jumbo Liner

E.L.F Powder Brush:    At the time I had an meh opinion on this one, but since then I have used it much more. However, my opinion is still a bit of a meh.  The brush is really soft and that part is amazing; I like the length of the handle and it seems well made (I don't think the ferrel is going to fall off the wood). I just still think it does not pick up power as all as my Sephora powder brush, but HEY this E.L.F. brush was ONLY THREE DOLLARS so I don't mind too much. 

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer in Bisque:  I did not like this product at all. I felt that even though I was using the oil free version it was still very oily and wet, and it did not provide any coverage whatsoever. I only was using a free sample from Sephora so I am SUPER glad I did not spend $45 on something that I did not like one bit. 

sorry about the backwards images! My camera is currently charging. 

Clinique Tinted Moisturizer:   This product has excellent coverage, but I am mildly unhappy with the finish. If you look closely it looks very fake and a little pasty. I am not sure if that is due to my skin or the product.

E.L.F. Eyebrow Kit:   I LOOOOVE this thing. It is amazing and it is only $3!!!! It comes with a wax and a powder and a little tiny brush which is great for on-the-go use or everyday application. It also come in a nice compact (like NARS packaging) with a tiny mirror for on-the-go application. I am in love with this product and will never switch!

 

E.L.F. Eyelid Primer: I also LOOOVE this product! It is only a dollar! SO honestly unless it breaks your skin out how could it not be worth it?? I use it everyday that I use eyeshadow (which is almost everyday) and I have never been disappointed. It is an excellent product. I am going to try the NYX eyeshadow primer but I will probably go back to the E.L.F. just because it is soooo cheap. 

Mary Kay Lash Love Mascara: I love this product and that is saying a lot because I usually HATE mascara with plastic brushes. (i.e. Falsies) This is an excellent mascaa for top and bottom lashes. I typically reserve it for my bottom lashes since the wand has short bristles which help keep the mascara off my under eye area! 

Maybelline Eye Studio Gel Liner: I really like this product, it is not something I am in love with but it is something I do not mind at all. It works well and comes with a brush that is actually really useful. 

Sephora Jumbo Liner:  This stuff is amazing, It is of a lot higher quality than the NYX jumbo pencils and is about $5 dollars more than the NYX ones. Honestly, in this situation you get what you pay for. I am all about drugstore makeup and trying to save money but this stuff is a lot better than the NYX and stays on for an amazingly long time! I swatched it on my hand and it stayed for almost the whole day even after washing my hands. This product glides on and then shortly thereafter becomes alms permanent--it no longer feels wet or sticky, while the NYX jumbo pencils stay sticky unless you set them with eyeshadow. 

Until next time!

xox,

Arae