Product Review 12.22.10 (Beauty Version)

This review is stuff I bought in the past month or more. So I've tested it it out for at least a good week.
Here is what I'm Reviewing:

1. NYC's In a New york Minute Nail Polish in 246 Park Ave
2. Physician's Formula Tinted Moisturizer Healthy Wear in Light to Natural 7068
3. Revlon ColorStay Liquid Eyeliner in Blackest Black
4. Revlon ColorStay Eyeshadow Quad in In the Buff
5. Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque
6. St. Ive's Apricot Scrub
7. Harmon Face Values Deep Cleansing Nose Strips
8. Philosophy's Purity Cleanser


1. NYC's In a New york Minute Nail Polish in 246 Park Ave


Cost: $1.77 (but I had a coupon for 1 dollar off so it was basically a dollar!)

Review: I needed two coats to get the color on the bottle, but I guess that is normal on some nail polishes. What really attracted me to this product was the color of it. It was like a greyish with a purplish tone to it. But I guess I was really blind at Target because when I got back home I realized it was a purplish greyish tone instead! (Not like it matters much) One coat is probably too sheer for you, but two coats and a top coat will do the trick. The brush is like any normal brush. I've been wearing it for a couple days now, I have yet to see any chipping of the color.. which is pretty good!

In a Nutshell: For the price, color payoff, and minimal chipping. I'd say go for it! It's a great nail polish for any collection.


2. Physician's Formula Tinted Moisturizer Healthy Wear in Light to Natural 7068


Cost: $15 (but I think it's on sale right now for like 12 dollars?)

Review: For a tinted moisturizer, I think it's has a LOT of coverage. I have pretty pale skin, but when I buy pale foundation it usually turns out TOO light for me. So this time I bought a shade darker than me and this one was in Light to Natural was a BIT to dark for me. But it's okay! What I usually do is mix a little bit of this with my moisturizer and it gives me coverage, while protects me from the sun (or lack of right now). It claims to "protect, prevent, and restores." I can see the protect part. But I have yet to wear this long enough to see any of the other two claims.

In a Nutshell: I think it is a great investment for most the people like me who can't afford like a 40 dollar bottle of Laura Mercier's Tinted Moisterizer


3. Revlon ColorStay Liquid Eyeliner in Blackest Black


Cost: $7

Review: When I'd be too lazy to take out my MAC's Fluidline Blacktrack I'd use this as a substitute. It had easy application and the brush was okay (a bit too stiff for my liking). The color came out like dark watery black. (Is that normal? I do not know.) I've read many ravings on this thing, but honestly I think I'd only use it for emergencies. IT IS NOT WATERPROOF. Trust me I know. I tested it on my hand and then with one swipe of my finger it was already smudged. I guess now I will stop being lazy and use my Fluidline with the brush every morning. XD

In a Nutshell: Sorry would NOT repurchase, unless it was an utter emergency. Not as awesome as I'd hoped.


4. Revlon ColorStay Eyeshadow Quad in In the Buff


Cost: $6

Review: Biggest regret ever. I think I bought this on a hunch because I needed some good neutral everyday colors for school you know? But when I got home, swatched it and tried using it, IT WAS A HORROR. There was so much fall out, chalky, and absolutely NO COLOR PAYOFF. And I have pretty pale skin and if you can't see the color on my skin I don't know where else you'd see it. I even tried using it with a base but no use.

In a Nutshell: NO. NO. NO. Don't even think about it.


5. Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque


Cost: $4

Review: This is a definite cult favorite. And I have to say I completely agree. I've been trying to find this forever, and when I FINALLY found this I was totally psyched. And I was not disappointed. I love putting on the green masque (which smells nice btw!) and scaring people! No just kidding, but you put it on and wait for about 10-15 minutes until the masque dries and you can feel your face harden. Then wash it off for a refreshing sense of EVERYTHING IS CLEAN! I do this about every week kinda like my "relaxing" time and pretend like I'm in a spa or something.

In a Nutshell: Definitely buy it! Cheap and works! What more could you ask for?

6. St. Ive's Apricot Scrub


Cost: $2 (sometimes a dollar if you're lucky!)

Review: We as humans shed about 1.5 million skill cells per hour. So imagine how much that builds up over a week! So I use this scrub as an exfoliater and as an acne treatment sorta thing. It has no parabens which is a plus! I keep this in my shower for showers in the morning. Use it about twice a week (spread out). After I get out of the shower, not only am I awake, you can ACTUALLY feel your skin feel clean. Only con I have to say is that this scrub is pretty strong and if you have dry skin use it about once a week? Because it will make your skin dry. I have oily skin so this isn't really a problem for me. OH! It also smells VERY nice. Like citrusy.. just like the name!

In a Nutshell: Get it! You will love it.


7. Harmon Face Values Deep Cleansing Nose Strips


Cost: $5

Review: If you do this right I guess it works? For me I feel like it did the job for the most part, but I kinda felt like my nose was still dirty? I did see the dirt it picked up after I pulled it off, but not as much as I would have liked. *shrugs*
In a Nutshell: I think I'd pay the extra 3 dollars to try the Biore Strips.


8. Philosophy's Purity Cleanser


Cost: $20 for an 8 fl oz.

Review: At first I tried out the 3 fl oz purity cleanser. And I absolutely fell in love with it. The small 3 fl oz lasted me a WHILE like about 2-3 months! Initially I didn't like the smell, but now that I've gotten used to it, it smells quite nice! Like a lemony smell? Sometimes when I'm too lazy to remove my eye makeup this does the trick! It cleans absolutely EVERYTHING! No joke. It's good for all skin types and as an everyday cleanser.

In a Nutshell: Try it first, if you don't like it then, don't buy it. But for me, this will be my new cleanser.



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