Review: Mario Badescu Skincare

So about 5 month ago I heard about this skincare line called Mario Badescu Skincare. Well, it just so happens that they give out free samples to everyone. You just have to take a short quiz and you get these samples. Well, I tried them out and I fell in love. By the way, every individual person has their own customized samples that they receive. I personally received the Botanical Facial Gel, the Special Mask for Oily Skin, the Hyaluronic Eye Cream, the Strawberry Facial Scrub, the Hydro Moisturizer with Vitamin C, and the Cucumber Cleansing Lotion (toner) and I love them all.

Pros: All of the products work together nicely and they moisturize well as well. Good to use before you wear foundation because the moisturizer works as a good primer and smoothes out my entire face.

Cons: The Special Mask for Oily Skin makes my skin too oily even though my skin is dry. I have no idea why I was sent that.

Overall Review: I love all of the products except for the one specified above.
Rating: 9/10
Packaging: 10/10 Very generous amounts. I still have all the products and I use them every single day.

Disclaimer: I am speaking from my own personal experiences and I am not getting paid for this post. I did receive them for free but they are available to everyone for testing prior to purchasing. I am not affiliated with the company stated above.

Review: MAC Zoomlash Mascara

So this is the mascara you get free with free shipping on MAC Cosmetics online. This seems like every time I order, I always need to use the code because I want the free mascara, but then it always ends up in my bin of neglected makeup. After 5 months of using this stuff, I can finally come up with a review on it so here it goes. My take on this mascara is that maybe because the mascara is so crappy, MAC has to give it away.

Pros: Dark black color.

Cons: Terrible wands, not waterproof, hard to get out of eyes, clump a lot, and too pigmented.

Overall Review: I really don’t like this mascara. It clumps too much on me and is hard to get off. It is too black which can make your lashes look too dramatic and if you rub your eyes while removing it, it gets into your eyes and makes a line that gathers at your tear duct and when you take it out it’s like a huge glob of black stuff. Bottom-line is that don’t invest money in it. If you are so excited to use it them just order it with the free code. Just chat with a makeup artist and ask her if there is any code, that’s what I always do, they’re pretty nice about it.

Rating: 4/10

Packaging: 8/10

Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with any of the companies above nor am I getting paid for mentioning them in my posts. I didn’t get anything for free and these contain my personal opinions.

Review: Wet 'n' Wild Defining Marker

Now we all want a cheap dupe for our high end cosmetics so I bought this liquid eyeliner pen from Rite Aid for $3.99. I thought it would be a nice dupe for the MAC Penultimate Liquid Eyeliner Pen. It actually works well and it’s a good investment. Keep reading to know more.

Pros: Gives precise thin lines, but is also capable of thick lines and good for a pin-up look. It helps with winged eyeliner looks.

Cons: Can sometimes get flimsy and make wrong lines. You would need to pull on your lid because if you don’t, the eyeliner doesn’t set into the wrinkle of your eyes. The pint isn’t that pointy so when trying to do winged eyeliner, the line might be widened and then you would have to extend it.

Overall review: When I first started using this liner, it got on my nerves a lot since I don’t use liquid liner a lot. That is one thing always hated about it that I have to pull on my eye or it won’t settle onto my entire lid. It isn’t that pointy and sometimes when I trey doing winged eyeliner, it makes the pint wide and that just gets on my nerves. It’s very frustrating, but overall I really like it.

Rating: 7.5/10

Packaging: 9/10

Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with any of the companies above nor am I getting paid for mentioning them in my posts. I didn’t get anything for free and these contain my personal opinions.

Review: Victorias Secret Beauty Rush Lip gloss

So I bought these lip glosses and I fell in love the first time I used them. The colors I have are in Bubble It Up and Juiced Berry. These colors are amazing and here is my review on it!

Pros: I love the consistency, they are very smooth and aren’t very sticky. They condition the lips and exfoliate so if you use it daily, your lips will be kissable in no time. Juiced Berry is a deep berry color in the tube and my mother said it was going to look nice on me, but I was very hesitant and when I tried it on, it was very sheer. The other lighter color in Bubble It Up is a very sheer light pink which I love. They are very glossy and long lasting. They also taste good so you can lick your lips all day long, but the lip gloss still won’t wear off.

Cons: Kind of pricey if you buy it separately which is $7, but with the 5/$20 deal is cheaper.

Overall review: I just love them, they are awesome. I would suggest these to any girl and they come in a huge variety of colors. I think all of you reading this should go out and buy them right now. They are awesome. God, I’m soooo redundant. Well, all I can say is that they are cool and very nice for gloss lovers.

Rating: 10/10

Packaging: 10/10


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Black Friday Post/ Haul

So, the place I went to had barely any people there so I go to snag all the great deals. Believe it or not, I've never tried any Victorias Secret Beauty Rush makeup so I bought 5 items for $20 which is their current deal. I bought two lip glosses in Juied Berry which is the deep berry color which comes out sheer and Bubble It Up which is the light color. Also I got the Soothing Lip balm in Pink Sugar and it smells minty. Then, I got a nail paint in Cherry on Top and I also got the Balmtastic Double Lip Balm in Bannanaberry. I will post pictures on everything I got above or below. There was a sale at Aeropostale and I went with my friend and her younger sister and she was the one who got stuff from Aeropostale. I mainly focused on building my collection of makeup for my clients and for personal reasons I cannot show the products to you or swatch them, but as I said I will have pics of the stuff that I got. Also at Aeropostale if you buy more than $100 worth of stuff, you get a free bear so I got one because I purchased stuff for my sister. Well, I hope you enjoyed this post and have a happy Saturday!

Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with any of the companies above nor am I getting paid for mentioning them in my posts. I didn't get anything for free and these contain my personal opinions.

Review: Urban Decay Big Fatty Mascara

So I purchased this mini mascara in an Urban Decay Trifecta that came with the mini 24.7 liner in Bourbon and a mini primer potion. It was $11 and it has lasted me this long since the summer and I love it. Well, there are very less cons about it but I’ll follow my format.

Pros: It lasts very long, doesn’t flake, and doesn’t dry out fast. Also it separates each and every lash and doesn’t clump on ME. It lengthens and brings volume to my lashes. It also has a huge wand.

Cons: Kind of thick, but doesn’t really matter to me.

Overall Review: I really like this mascara. It’s also by far the one I will keep on repurchasing. Plus, it’s pretty cheap when you buy it in the trifecta. Well, I guess all of you should go and buy this immediately.

Rating: 9.5/10

Packaging: 10/10
Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with any of the companies above nor am I getting paid for mentioning them in my posts. I didn't get anything for free and these contain my personal opinions.

Review: MAC Studio Moisture Tint SPF 15

This product I'm reviewing today won't be in my normal format since I love this product to death. Well, I have to follow it even if I don’t want to because it makes the most sense so let’s get started.

Pros: The good things are that after you apply it, it barely feels like you are wearing it. Your skin feels very natural and you get medium sheer coverage which is perfect for days when you don’t feel like wearing a lot of makeup. I personally only have a couple of blemishes and dark circles so I use this a lot because it covers my blemishes and as for my dark circles, well those are eternal. This is very sheer and since I bought it in the summer, I have the shade medium, but now since it is winter, I got lighter so this tinted moisturizer gives my face a nice bronzed look. Just one thing is that my neck and face don’t match. It’s not that bad. Well, for the winter, this is best since it doesn’t dry out dry faces and doesn’t oil up oily faces. My skin type remains neutral and I don’t get oily throughout the day. I don’t even have to set my face with powder because the tinted moisturizer doesn’t shift throughout the day.

Cons: It smells funny, that’s it.

Overall Review: I love this stuff. This is probably going to be my holy grail foundation until I die or until it’s in the permanent line and the day MAC is discontinuing it, I will purchase a lifetime supply. It works wonders on my face especially since I have dry skin. I would recommend this to anyone who likes tinted moisturizers. This one has the best consistency so you only need a pea sized amount for your entire face. That’s how much I’ve been using since July and I still have plenty of it left. This is by far the best product I’ve ever used in my entire life.

Rating: 9.9/10

Packaging: 10/10

Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with any of the companies above nor am I getting paid for mentioning them in my posts. I didn't get anything for free and these contain my personal opinions.

Review: MAC Just A Pinch Gel Blush

Now, I bought this product when the MAC Rose Romance Collection first came out and many people were intrigued, but after a while, it became less popular. Let's see why this happened!

Pros: Very sheer color in first use and very buildable. You are able to apply the quantity you want to without looking overone. Best for those winter days when going to work and you just want that fresh rosy color that looks dewy. Provides sufficient moisture to your cheeks and definately stays on since its a gel cheek stain. Nicely packaged. Two-in-one product which can also give your lips a nice stain. Don't let the color intimidate you!

Cons: Hard to apply on the go, stain only comes off with oil based makeup remover, makes your pores more noticable, and best for use with a stippler brush. Normal blush brushes are too flimsy to do the trick.

Overall Review: I would suggest this for usage when NOT in a huge hurry. The pot is kind of unsanitary when using it on other people. I personally use this 4 times a week beucase I'm always at home when I do my makeup and I have plenty of time to use it properly.I especially like its dewiness. I don't build my color when I use it, I juts put a sheer coat, but I really like it. I might have a blog sale, just watch out for one!

Rating: 7/10

Packaging: 5/10

Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with any of the companies above nor am I getting paid for mentioning them in my posts. I didn't get anything for free and these contain my personal opinions.

Review: Maybelline Expertwear Eyshadow Trio in Impeccable Grays

I bought this trio from Rite Aid for $5.29 4 months ago and I decided to review it becuase of the quality.

Pros: Very shimmery, perfect for a night out (black smokey eye), non-creasing, and wonderful color combinations. Good for a light smokey eye, nothing too dramatic.

Cons: You have to use a good primer in order to help this from creasing. The colors fade away quickly; even with UDPP. They aren't vibrant no matter which primer you use. You have to layer on the shadows becuase they aren't that pigmented. The sponge tip applicator does no good so buy some professional brushes before buying this trio. Good for a light smokey eye, nothing too dramatic.

Overall review: I would use this a lot, but it doesn't last as long as normal people would want it to. The colors are very shimmery and not appropriate for a girl's special occassion such as a graduation late at night. I really like it, but Maybelline should come up with more pigmented colors. I just like that its very sleek and fits in your pocket for on the go.

Rating: 8/10

Packaging: 9.5/10

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Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with any of the companies above nor am I getting paid for mentioning them in my posts. I didn't get anything for free and these contain my personal opinions.

Review: Marc Anthony Style Straight Instant Straightening Cream

So this review is on a hair product I've been using for a week now. Keep reading for more info! I purchsed it from Rite Aid for 8 dollars. It is a cream that starightens your hair, but its best to blow dry it or flat iron it afterwards.

Pros: It makes your hair feel thick and this is expecially for those girls with thin hair. It protects against damage and dryness and my hair feels very soft and voluminous. You also get bang for your buck becuase one $8 bottle can last you for about 5 months since you only need half of an egg sizes dollop to instantly nourish and straight your hair.

Cons: Maybe girls who don't like the smell of cologne should stay away from it because it smells like cologn just like the CHI 44 Iron Guard. It doesn't exactly instantly straighten, after it dries on your hair, you do have to flat iron or blow dry it.

Overall review: It works pretty nicely, but weighs my hair down a little, but I still love it! I would recommend this to anyone who wants salon staright hair for just $8.

Rating:9.5/10

Packaging:10/10

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Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with any of the companies above nor am I getting paid for mentioning them in my posts. I didn't get anything for free and these contain my personal opinions.

Review: L'oreal De-crease Eyeshadow Primer

This is my first review and I'll have them always in pro/con and overall review format as well as packaging. Then,I'll grade the product from 1-10.

Pros: Eyeshadows do last long, but they only last for 4 hours no longer. Very thick and creamy and moiturizing for the dry eyelinds. Doesn't cake and doesn't dry out. Better than UDPP. Brings out the colors of the eyshadows.

Cons: Unsanitary wand for application, eyeshadow creases sometimes, not good for use with pigmented colors. Wears away easily, but the closest thing to UDPP right after Pandora's Makeup Box Eyeprimer.

Overall Review: I like this product a lot, but I purchase many because sometimes whenever I'm doing makeup for someone, I always use the wand on their eyelid be accident and then I have to give it to them since it has their bacteria on it.

Rating: 9.2/10

Packaging:9/10

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Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with any of the companies above nor am I getting paid for mentioning them in my posts. I didn't get anything for free and these contain my personal opinions.

Newbie/Introduction

So Hi guys, as you all know, I love makeup duh! I started this blog on November 1st, but this is my first post. I will keep you updated with different beauty bargains and new products that I will review for you guys! I can't wait to officially start blogging! Also, I will update my blog only once a week unfortunately becuase I don't get much time in my life!