August 2016

Maybelline Volum' Express The Falsies Push Up Drama Mascara

http://www.ulta.com/volum-express-falsies-push-up-drama-mascara

Size: 0.33 oz

Maybelline's Volum' Express The Falsies Push Up Drama Mascara pushes up lashes for dramatic volume and lift.

Benefits:

Push up cup brush

Revolutionary cup shaped bristles

Scoops and lifts from the root to add bold volume

Ophthalmologist tested

Contact lens safe

HOW TO USE

For best results, sweep lashes from root to tip, repeating until desired lift and volume are achieved. Do not let dry between coats.

INGREDIENTS

Aqua / Water / Eau, Synthetic Beeswax, Paraffin, Glyceryl Stearate, Acacia Senegal / Acacia Senegal Gum, Stearic Acid, VP / Eicosene Copolymer, Polybutene, Butylene Glycol, Palmitic Acid, Copernicia Cerifera Cera / Carnauba Wax / Cire De Carnauba, Aminomethyl Propanediol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Myristic Acid, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Silica. May Contain: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 / Iron Oxides, CI 77007 / Ultramarines, CI 77891 / Titanium Dioxide, Mica, CI 75470 / Carmine, CI 77288 / Chromium Oxide Greens, CI 77742 / Manganese Violet, CI 77510 / Ferric Ferrocyanide

VERDICT

This is a total pass for me. This mascara has a very wet formula that WILL NOT dry. It stays wet for forever and during that time it will smudge and get EVERYWHERE. I ended up just wiping it off completely...not that it matters because this also does NOTHING for my lashes whatsoever. I know my lashes are notoriously difficult by nature to work with and doesn't like to cooperate so it's hard for me to find a mascara that will work with them, but generally they all do something for them even though it may not check off every single requirement that I want. This however does absolutely nothing. It doesn't volumize (I would even take some clumping action, but nope), doesn't lengthen, doesn't hold a curl, and it doesn't dry down...hence it's not smudge proof. The only thing this mascara does do is give me raccoon eyes. That's about it.

References...

1. Ulta link above

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Argan Wear™Ultra-Nourishing Argan Oil BB Cream
http://www.physiciansformula.com/en-us/productdetail/face/bb-cc/06444.html

Size: 1.2 oz
Luxurious, high performance formula evens out skin tone, vanishing flaws and imperfections and smoothing skin texture without ever leaving a greasy feel or finish. SPF 30. Infused with 100% Pure Argan Oil, know as liquid gold for its rich conditioning benefits that can improve skin's brightness, tone, texture, and elasticity.

HOW TO USE
Remove protective seal. Shake before use. Lightly squeeze a small amount of product and apply directly onto face and neck using fingertips to blend. Use alone or under makeup.

INGREDIENTS
Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide

Inactive Ingredients: Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Bis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Mica, Sodium Chloride, Glycerin, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polysorbate 60, Castor Oil Phosphate, Disodium EDTA, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Laureth-12, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Polysilicone-11, Propylene Carbonate, Sodium Hydroxide, Tin Oxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance, May Contain: Iron Oxides, Titanium Dioxide

Hypoallergenic. Gluten Free. Non-comedogenic.Paraben Free. Dermatologist Approved

VERDICT
August 31st, 2016: Love this BB cream. Not a fan of the scent, but it's bearable and worth it. This has really good coverage considering it's a BB cream. Obviously, it's not full coverage but it's a good medium to build-able high-medium coverage. Also, I love the nice glowy finish that it gives. It's not an oily greasy shiny finish, but a nice sheen of glow...probably due to the argan oil in this which gives your skin a boost of hydration as well. I'm not a fan of matte finishes or matte anything really, but if you are you probably won't like the finish of this BB cream, but you can always set it with powder to make it matte.

Only con is that there are only two shades...light and light/medium.
Eye Booster™Instant Lash Extension Kit

http://www.physiciansformula.com/en-us/productdetail/eyes/mascara/06417.html?utm_source=BenchmarkEmail&utm_campaign=FEB_2016_US_Email&utm_medium=email

Size: Mascara - 0.20 oz & Extensions - 0.01 oz

Experience a total lash transformation! 100% saw the most dramatic lash effect ever experienced with a mascara. 100% saw thicker, fuller, longer, more dramatic looking lashes after 3 weeks. 24 hour wear. Brush on lash extensions in 2 minutes.

HOW TO USE

Sweep lash boosting mascara on to upper lashes to prep for fibers & layer on lash boosting ingredients.

Brush-on extensions to upper lashes while mascara is still wet to instantly build lashes.

Reapply lash boosting mascara to seal & set extensions. Repeat 2&3 for life changing lashes!

INGREDIENTS

Mascara Ingredients: Water Beeswax, Iron Oxides, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, PVP, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glyceryl Stearate, Propylene Glycol Stearate SE, Cyclohexasiloxane, Stearic Acid, Triethanolamine, Oleic Acid, Polybutene, Phenoxyethanol, Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17, Glycerin, Panthenol, Cellulose Gum, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Simethicone, Tetrasodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, 1,2 Hexanediol, Benzoic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Benzoate

Fibers Ingredients: Cellulose, Panthenol, Cynara Scolymus (Artichoke) Leaf Extract, Ocimum Basilicum (Basil), Flower/Leaf Extract, Tocopherol

Hypoallergenic. Paraben free. Gluten free. Dermatologist approved. Ophthalmologist tested. Fragrance Free. Safe for Sensitive Eyes & Contact Lens Wearers. Non-Comedogenic

VERDICT
Love the actual mascara, but the fibers are a HUGE mess. It just flies and gets EVERYWHERE. I like the mascara enough by itself, so I just use that and I skip the fiber part, but if you want to use it...be extra careful, take it SLOW and be prepared for fallout.
Organic wear®100% Natural Origin Jumbo Lash Mascara

http://www.physiciansformula.com/en-us/productdetail/eyes/mascara/07353.html

Size: 0.26 oz.

100% of the Total Ingredients are from Natural Origin.

70% of the Total Ingredients are from Organic Farming.

100% Dramatic Volume & Glamour.

OrganiSoy® Moisturizes and helps nourish lashes.

Eco-Olive® a natural antioxidant, shields lashes from harsh environmental aggressors.

HOW TO USE

Sweep mascara brush from lash base to tips. Apply multiple coats for added volume. Can easily be washed off with soap and water or removed with Physicians Formula Eye Makeup Remover Pads or Lotions.

INGREDIENTS

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Water*, Glycerin*, Iron Oxides, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Beeswax*, Jojoba Esters, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax*, Tapioca Starch*, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract*, Stearic Acid, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil*, Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract*, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract*, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract*, Cellulose Gum, Glycerin, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Water, Glyceryl Caprylate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate May Contain: Titanium Dioxide

* Ingredients from Organic Farming

Hypoallergenic. Fragrance free. Opthamologist approved.

VERDICT

Great mascara for those wanting a natural look...for those "no makeup" makeup days. However, for someone with short, sparse, fine, stubbornly stick straight asian lashes it doesn't really do much for me...but despite that I still like it.

If you actually have some decent lashes to begin with though then I think this would be great to give some definition and a little something something extra without being over the top glam.

The formula is gentle and non-irritating and doesn't smudge.

Shimmer Strips Custom Bronzer, Blush & Eye Shadow

http://www.physiciansformula.com/en-us/productdetail/face/bronzers/02456.html

Size: 0.3 oz
Shimmer all year long with this glowing powder which highlights skin with five luminous bands. All shades blend together for the ultimate glamorous, tan glow. Use all over face as a Bronzer, sweep over cheeks as a Blush or use each individual shade as an Eye Shadow. Perfect for adding sheer, sunkissed highlights to your face. Silky smooth texture for a radiant complexion.

Waikiki Strip (Peachy Glow): Five luminous bands of amber, peach, and bronze - like a burst of sunshine.

Miami Strip (Healthy Glow): Five luminous bands of amber, pink, and bronze - like a burst of sunshine.

HOW TO USE

As a Bronzer: Sweep through all five shades and dust lightly over face where light naturally hits for the most flattering look.

As a Blush: Sweep through all five shades and dust lightly over cheeks to highlight and accentuate.

As an Eye Shadow: To add sheen to eyes, use a medium shade on the eyelid and a dark shade in the crease of the eyelid to contour, add a highlighting effect by applying the lightest shade in the compact just under the brows.

INGREDIENTS
TALC, MICA, OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE, ZINC STEARATE, DIMETHICONE, WATER, BIS-DIGLYCERYL POLYACYLADIPATE-2, CETYL DIMETHICONE, SORBITAN SESQUIOLEATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, METHYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN. MAY CONTAIN: TITANIUM DIOXIDE, IRON OXIDES, ULTRAMARINES, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE, CARAMINE, YELLOW 5 LAKE.

Hypoallergenic. Gluten Free. Fragrance-free. Oil-Free. Dermatologist approved.

VERDICT

Review pending

Shimmer Strips Custom Eye Enhancing Extreme Shimmer Gel Cream Shadow & Liner Trio - Nude

http://www.physiciansformula.com/en-us/productdetail/eyes/eye-shadows/06409.html

Size: 0.17 oz

Shockingly shimmery versatile trio can be used as a shadow all over lid or as an eyeliner to add shimmery definition. Unique hybrid formula glides- on and blends easier than a powder for a light veil of shimmer or layered for a full-on metallic foil effect. 24 hour wear.

HOW TO USE

Use lightest shades to highlight. Sweep medium shade over lid as base, apply darkest shade to upper & lower lash line. For added definition, apply darkest shade in the contour of upper eyelid.

INGREDIENTS
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Glycerin, Isohexadecane, Isododecane, Polyethylene , Stearoxy Dimethicone, Mica, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Isopentyldiol, Beeswax, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Silica, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Acrylates Copolymer, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Propylene Carbonate, Styrene/acrylates Copolymer, Tin Oxide, Phenoxyethanol, May Contain: Aluminum Powder, Black 2, Iron Oxides, Titanium Dioxide

Hypoallergenic. Fragrance Free. Paraben Free. Gluten Free. Dermatologist approved. Safe for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers
VERDICT

Not a fan. As much as I love shimmer, the texture of this product is not the best. The description says that it will glide on and be easy to blend, but its not. It's very dry and hard and flaky and hard to work with. Hard to pick up product, and what you can pick up is very flaky and chunky glitter so be prepared for fallout. This is definitely a pass for me.

Shimmer Strips Custom Eye Enhancing Extreme Shimmer Shadow & Liner - Nude
http://www.physiciansformula.com/en-us/productdetail/eyes/eye-shadows/06407.html

Size: 0.12 oz
Highly-pigmented liquid powder eye shadow palettes provide 6 shades with multi-reflective shimmer for maximum glamour for any occasion. Up to 24 hour wear.

HOW TO USE
Wet & Dry application for two finishes: Wet - for intense color with ultra long lasting wear and transforms shadow into line & Dry - for a softer result

INGREDIENTS
Mica, Bis-diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, Diisostearyl Malate, Silica, Talc, Phenyl Trimethicone, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Dimethicone, Boron Nitride, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone/vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Magnesium Stearate, Nylon-12, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tin Oxide, Vp/ Hexadecene Copolymer. May Contain: Iron Oxides, Manganese Violet, Titanium Dioxide.

Hypoallergenic. Fragrance Free. Paraben Free. Gluten Free. Dermatologist approved. Safe for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers.

VERDICT
Not the best, but this is better than the gel cream shadow & liner trio (above)...not a whole lot better, but a little better. This has a very similar texture to the the trio...it's a dry hard flaky texture with chunky glitter, but this one is just a little more on the creamy side and less dry than the trio above. Nonetheless, it's still a pass for me.