tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42128827245627740952024-02-08T21:13:11.254-05:00Productrater!I love makeup and writing reviews.Justine (Productrater)http://www.blogger.com/profile/10480877339767724575noreply@blogger.comBlogger486125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212882724562774095.post-68603461042972545662011-12-19T17:17:00.001-05:002011-12-19T17:30:45.369-05:00Review: Revlon Lip Butters Swatches Part 1<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/72430319@N07/6539885887/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="revlonbutterspt1 by productrater, on Flickr"><img alt="revlonbutterspt1" height="375" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7032/6539885887_39afd11449.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Revlon Lip Butters, everyone has heard about them by now. They are in between a chapstick and a lipstick, the perfect balance between colour and moisture. I love them because my lips get cracked and dry when I attempt to wear most lipsticks. I am one of those people who reapplies chapstick (my top choice is Blistex Lip Medex in stick form) all day long in the winter, that's how dry my lips are. These are a great substitute for lipstick for me. They come in a huge variety of colours and now can be found in Canada and the US pretty readily.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/72430319@N07/6539885495/" title="revlonlipbuttterspt1 by productrater, on Flickr"><img alt="revlonlipbuttterspt1" height="375" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7158/6539885495_67cdc7bfe2.jpg" width="500" /></a> </div>I went crazy when I first heard that we got these in Canada in late November. I spotted them at my local Shoppers Drug Mart for $15.99 CAD a piece, what a rip off! Since I am in downtown Toronto, getting to another Shoppers is like a 5 minute walk to the corner, so off I went. I went to another Shoppers and the price there was $10.99, what a difference! I ended up picking up three that day and my love affair began and my collection got larger and larger. Throughout the coming weeks, I picked up a couple during a Shoppers Drug Mart Bonus Redemption (free lipsticks!), some from <a href="http://well.ca/?affid=CANDD">Well.ca</a> and some more during the Rexall BOGO lipstick sale, I have 14 out of the 20 now. I will be bringing you this review in two parts (because I have that many to go through).<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/72430319@N07/6539885697/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="revlonlipbutters by productrater, on Flickr"><img alt="revlonlipbutters" height="375" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7155/6539885697_7ddca6fabf.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>The Revlon Colorburst Lip Butters are packaged much like the Revlon Colorburst, they have the quilted design on the front, very cute for drugstore. I heard the Colorburst lipstick line is being discontinued, which would be a shame because I love their lipsticks as well.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/72430319@N07/6539885601/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="revlontop by productrater, on Flickr"><img alt="revlontop" height="375" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7024/6539885601_3a34f614ba.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>The top of the packaging is handy because you can see the colour through the top lid, making it easier to choose which ones to pick when shopping. I know the Shoppers around here have testers of 3/20 colours, so you have no idea what you are getting inside otherwise. As you can tell the Colorburst lipsticks had a opaque top, so you couldn't see through it.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/72430319@N07/6539885781/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="revlonlip by productrater, on Flickr"><img alt="revlonlip" height="375" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7149/6539885781_354739bd83.jpg" width="500" /> </a></div>My only real issue with the packaging is the lip "butter" itself is so soft and it smooshes very easily when you use it, all my mine look like this on the inside. It gets on the inside rim and on the outside as well. I would definitely not suggest keeping these anywhere warm, they will just melt into nothing.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Another beef I have is the terminology of this product, which many other bloggers have brought up, when I think of "butter" I think nourishing, moisturizing, with some sort of agent to protect my lips, usually in the form of a pot. These lip butters aren't really "butters" at all, although it is a cute name. I always wear a lipbalm underneath these as well if I can remember because although they are moist, they aren't moisturizing enough for me on their own.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/72430319@N07/6539884625/" title="BARELIPS by productrater, on Flickr"><img alt="BARELIPS" height="375" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7011/6539884625_6feea67eb2.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here are my bare lips with nothing on them. They are moderately pigmented.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><a name='more'></a><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/72430319@N07/6539884731/" title="revlon_lollipop by productrater, on Flickr"><img alt="revlon_lollipop" height="375" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7163/6539884731_d402807f48.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We will start this review out with my favourite lip butter of the bunch, Lollipop. This is a bright pink fuchsia colour, very pigmented.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/72430319@N07/6539884829/" title="revlon_pinktruffle by productrater, on Flickr"><img alt="revlon_pinktruffle" height="375" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7003/6539884829_b81a68b2e4.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Pink Truffle, you'd think it would be pink, but this one comes off quite brown/pink on me. Not my favourite out of the bunch of sure. More of a subtle, everyday colour.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/72430319@N07/6539884931/" title="revlon_strawberryshortcake by productrater, on Flickr"><img alt="revlon_strawberryshortcake" height="375" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7024/6539884931_475e6e26ae.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Strawberry Shortcake is a really nice pale pink, probably my favourite pink out of the collection.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/72430319@N07/6539885091/" title="revlon_candyapple by productrater, on Flickr"><img alt="revlon_candyapple" height="375" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7165/6539885091_b487fe6531.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Candy Apple is a bright red orange. It's very pigmented and definitely more on the lipstick side than the chapstick. I love this colour for the winter.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/72430319@N07/6539885275/" title="revlon_cherrytart by productrater, on Flickr"><img alt="revlon_cherrytart" height="375" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7004/6539885275_9c5a17e4b7.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Cherry Tart is much like Candy Apple but it's more on the cooler side with blue undertones. Also very pigmented. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/72430319@N07/6539885357/" title="revlon_raspberrypie by productrater, on Flickr"><img alt="revlon_raspberrypie" height="375" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7029/6539885357_ca64995ec7.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Raspberry Pie is a pinky red, very pigmented as well. With this one, Candy Apple and Cherry Tart you definitely need a mirror to put on, or else you will get it all over your lips.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Which Revlon Lip Butters did you pick up and which are your favourite?</div>Justine (Productrater)http://www.blogger.com/profile/10480877339767724575noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212882724562774095.post-9743403437668969912011-12-06T19:28:00.009-05:002011-12-12T20:21:42.957-05:00Review: Loose Button November Luxebox and Giveaway<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1he8CQvKsAVxxpV_Hw8u2uSmVegm7FLuiQxOFVQGUpoWlwgTinbVhTx8czP1fpv3wsXkIxEXPiKX4cGkznppMQbnoySyRgJdShhJPiWs7UYJuiAKDMMdiGY3-RIuxb83l8Usty5BG8BiY/s1600/luzeboxnovember1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1he8CQvKsAVxxpV_Hw8u2uSmVegm7FLuiQxOFVQGUpoWlwgTinbVhTx8czP1fpv3wsXkIxEXPiKX4cGkznppMQbnoySyRgJdShhJPiWs7UYJuiAKDMMdiGY3-RIuxb83l8Usty5BG8BiY/s400/luzeboxnovember1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>November's Luxebox was really nice if you like perfume! And I do. Please note every box can differ, so the items that I got in mine, may not be the same that you get in yours, however some of the items do appear in many Luxeboxes that I have seen from reviews this month, like the Tea sample, came in all of them as far as I can tell. I got this box a few weeks ago, it's been a busy month for me, my boyfriend and I have been trying to find a new apartment and Christmas shopping has got in the way too. What can you? Here is my review for November's Luxebox, as well there is a giveaway at the end! If you're interested in subscribing to <a href="http://www.loosebutton.com/" target="_blank">Luxebox</a>, memberships are $12 a month or $10 for a yearly membership. They make a great gift for someone and are a nice gift for yourself too every month!<br />
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The items that excited me the most this month were the perfumes. Mine came with two perfume, one for me and one for my boyfriend! They are both from Paco Rabanne in Black XS. When I saw them in the box, I automatically sprayed the men's one (not knowing it was the men's one of course) because the packaging was so cute, it looks just like a cigeratte lighter. I am a big fan of the packaging on these.<br />
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• Teaopia Cactus Fig Tea Kit - This was a bonus item this month, this is a loose tea contained in a cute orange tin. They also supplied paper filters to brew the tea in. We also got a coupon card for 20% off<br />
• Benefit B. Right Total Moisture Facial Cram - I love the packaging on this, it comes in a glass pot. I have never tried any Benefit skincare items, so it was really nice to see this in my box. Other luxeboxs included the toner instead which came in a taller glass bottle.<br />
• Mereadesso Lip Treats - With the winter weather here, I've been loving lip products and this balm has lots of vitamins that are meant to nourish your lips. I've kept this in my purse to re-apply during the day when I am out, liking this product so far.<br />
• Lise Watier Eye Glitter Liner - Perfect for the holidays, a white shimmery glitter liner.<br />
• Olay Regenerist Wrinkle Revolution Complex - We are asked to try out this product and they will send out feedback surveys in the upcoming weeks. I like getting new products in these that are not necessarily on the market yet (last month's included an Olay sample too).<br />
• Paco Rabanne Black XS for Her and Black XS (for Him) - I love these so much, packaging is a big deal to me and I love that these came on keychains and are super cute.<br />
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<b>Loose Button is running a contest right now on their <a href="http://www.facebook.com/LooseButton?v=app_277605728946411&app_data=%26wlbb%3D1" target="_blank">Facebook Page, they are giving away Special Edition Lancome Luxeboxes to the top 25 beauty bloggers</a> </b>(that are entered in the contest). If you can, please vote for me, I would love to remain in the top 25, if I do, I will get a Lancome Luxebox to giveaway on this blog too! You can vote everyday and it closes this Friday, December 9. My entry is under Justine Ulman, and there is a mini picture from the banner on my blog.<br />
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<b>And now time for the giveaway! One person will win a Loose Button Luxebox for December!</b> Please leave me a comment below about whether you've started your Christmas shopping yet, and what family member you find hardest to shop for. For an extra entry, please tweet about this contest (post if you did in a separate comment with the link). <b>This giveaway is open to Canadian residents only.</b><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Winner chosen! Halifax at <a href="http://sparkledbeauty.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sparkled Beauty</a> Congratulations! </b></div>Justine (Productrater)http://www.blogger.com/profile/10480877339767724575noreply@blogger.com46tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212882724562774095.post-51837378757313389172011-11-25T11:48:00.004-05:002011-11-25T13:56:12.847-05:00Sigma Makeup: Black Friday Free Worldwide Shipping Coupon Code (Nov 25 Only)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.sigmabeauty.com/?Click=173" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYLHjZ6XMz_CDyosSTXCRnFFBsAcvZMk00cjy2VVLGEUtTUVpARqqnntiX-Vm938jEAdJR-FcGRXyF7NbM1LuXPncyQNUzgwK3QHbqkWyK9HjcL2SfC4GQML3aNohpwwjYERa7bqKIfVCS/s1600/sigmamakeupfreeshipping.jpg" /></a></div><a href="http://www.sigmabeauty.com/?Click=173" target="_blank">Sigma Makeup is offering Free Worldwide Standard Shipping today for Black Friday!</a> This started at 9am CST and ends at <strike>5pm CST.</strike> 12am CT. Enter the coupon code <b>BF2011</b> to get the discount at checkout. Shipping isn't that much, but every little bit help.<br />
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I like the new <a href="http://www.sigmabeauty.com/The_Cities_London_p/tklon.htm?click=173" target="_blank">18K gold "The Cities" Limited Edition travel set</a>, it comes with real gold ferrules and chocolate brown handles, a great gift for Christmas! Anyone want to buy me one? Be patient with their site, it seems to be loading very slowly today, I wonder why?<br />
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<a href="http://www.sigmabeauty.com/?Click=173" target="_blank">Click here to shop Sigma Makeup.</a>Justine (Productrater)http://www.blogger.com/profile/10480877339767724575noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212882724562774095.post-18491552549577540302011-11-17T22:42:00.000-05:002011-11-17T22:42:26.165-05:00Review: Origins VitaZing SPF 15 Energy Boosting Moisturizer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj18krgCJUGQe9bzX0psFyDvfhA8St7oWZRdL4rb_fySMatR2ef4QWWo-xUMBQ0nYzTvG0sDghF-EdQbiE5ZRZqgbcFvTIIZ6CF-yg0TAVCsia3iWmZ0knVkDcO-bcoozGONRmOJK9q4iAQ/s1600/originsvitazing.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj18krgCJUGQe9bzX0psFyDvfhA8St7oWZRdL4rb_fySMatR2ef4QWWo-xUMBQ0nYzTvG0sDghF-EdQbiE5ZRZqgbcFvTIIZ6CF-yg0TAVCsia3iWmZ0knVkDcO-bcoozGONRmOJK9q4iAQ/s400/originsvitazing.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>I am late on the bandwagon for this product. I remember it being hyped up a lot on youtube back in the summer. A few months back <a href="http://www.thebay.com/eng/brands/search/beauty-thebay/14234" target="_blank">The Bay in Canada had a promotion for Origins</a>, this product was down to $35 CAD (down from $44) and you got 3 free samples with it too (of a choice of three groupings). I am always down for free samples and a discount, so I couldn't give it up. This was my first time trying anything from Origins, so it was nice to be given a few sample treats as well.<br />
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<a name='more'></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT0LDh3DPpUwFjmTv4-S5y_ChHsst6wt_WSXZXiVe1MM7P2ImcppinAogmV0qHq_5yDGitFULr1d9N4FYCHXYXXX7VAdrcboz2gmPDgeThAUJmnMy_aS6NJD4d6930FT-JMhkKL4NJeYCR/s1600/originssamples.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT0LDh3DPpUwFjmTv4-S5y_ChHsst6wt_WSXZXiVe1MM7P2ImcppinAogmV0qHq_5yDGitFULr1d9N4FYCHXYXXX7VAdrcboz2gmPDgeThAUJmnMy_aS6NJD4d6930FT-JMhkKL4NJeYCR/s400/originssamples.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Here are the samples that I got which I am loving 1) Checks and Balances Frothy Face Wash 2) Brighter by Nature Skin Tone Correcting Serum 3) Ginzing Refreshing Eye Cream. The eye cream I would definitely buy in full size in the future, although this sample will last me a long time still. I am looking forward to trying out more Origins products in the future, the Mega Mushroom stuff is apparently good.<br />
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This has a dewy finish that feel like it's ever fully dry. It feels nice on dry skin, but for those with oily skin, you will have to powder for sure. The coverage is sheer and while touted as a tinted moisturizer, I wouldn't use this as one, it's a moisturizer (that happens to have colour to it). And as a moisturizer it works nicely, I would place this under my foundation or powder (to lighten the colour).<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Have you tried this product? What Origins products do you like?</div>Justine (Productrater)http://www.blogger.com/profile/10480877339767724575noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212882724562774095.post-36856339507345434622011-11-12T18:29:00.000-05:002011-11-12T18:29:19.262-05:00Review: Sigma F86 Synthetic Tapered Kabuki<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhouYhFSET3nhWMUy38hUD_VypBlluuWbrI-gH-wMdj6fNApC7UZOvJBBZQy8i8irbya-eTBQalx_TkX00WcZWB4ir2uXY9NzbI_K2Xi7ihZh2crJdGCB8ec5sbaPsKXInzItWvAo9yH5Ae/s1600/sigmaf86.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhouYhFSET3nhWMUy38hUD_VypBlluuWbrI-gH-wMdj6fNApC7UZOvJBBZQy8i8irbya-eTBQalx_TkX00WcZWB4ir2uXY9NzbI_K2Xi7ihZh2crJdGCB8ec5sbaPsKXInzItWvAo9yH5Ae/s1600/sigmaf86.jpg" /></a></div>Sigma recently came out with several new brushes for their <a href="http://www.sigmabeauty.com/?click=173" target="_blank">Sigmax line</a>, this is a collection of synthetic bristled brushes. I love the F80, F82 and F86 for foundation application, they apply the fullest coverage possible quickly and blend nicely. The great thing about these is they don't shed or smell because they are synthetic, they also don't absorb product like a natural hair brush would, although I do have a hard time washing product out because they are so densely packed (and drying them sucks too). Today's review is the <a href="http://www.sigmabeauty.com/Sigma_Tapered_Top_Synthetic_Kabuki_F86_p/f86.htm?click=173" target="_blank">F86 Synthetic Tapered Kabuki</a>. Even though I am in the Sigma Affiliate Program, I did purchase this brush myself, I was curious about it and have been using it for about a month now.<br />
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I like having this brush in my collection, however even though I know people use similar brushes for liquid foundation, I don't use the F86 for that purpose, unless I am just using it incorrectly. Do you have the F86, how do you like it?Justine (Productrater)http://www.blogger.com/profile/10480877339767724575noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212882724562774095.post-26131125180578183502011-11-11T23:25:00.000-05:002011-11-11T23:25:37.315-05:00Review: L'oreal Voluminous False Fiber Lashes Faux Cils<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-hdozzpwO8SjhpLdWXq2tmM3N3ytip65YBNx-vpCm-AmVEqP0cqbavY4zx3GM_hZP4DdZHg3hHa-jMfYZZQ28cDhbZZH-4V84Jy-JFE5T4C2dw3pi0xMhsDLJvoxsJTZ14LZzESLVZ7aq/s1600/loreafalselashes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-hdozzpwO8SjhpLdWXq2tmM3N3ytip65YBNx-vpCm-AmVEqP0cqbavY4zx3GM_hZP4DdZHg3hHa-jMfYZZQ28cDhbZZH-4V84Jy-JFE5T4C2dw3pi0xMhsDLJvoxsJTZ14LZzESLVZ7aq/s1600/loreafalselashes.jpg" /></a></div>Voluminous False Fibre Lashes is the newest mascara in L'oreal's Voluminous range. This mascara is said to be a fibre volumizing mascara, the "lash sculpting fibre formula adheres to lashes for a volumized, sculpted lash effects. Lashes appear fuller, longer, sculpted and curled at every angle". I love the Voluminous line, so I had to try this out and see what it was all about. I think this is Lash Architect 4D in Europe (in a silver tube).<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">What do you prefer Warm Soul or Madly?</div>Justine (Productrater)http://www.blogger.com/profile/10480877339767724575noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212882724562774095.post-25574506173507166362011-11-09T18:45:00.003-05:002011-11-09T18:48:24.149-05:00OPI Muppets Collection Holiday 2011 Swatches and Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaBIHbGgimtRECsTpnwbjX_q6WNYBbUWq0Hn7wvkmUmh7xrlD0SlUFZTYpV7IVvwB4yxz2JTr-6X5SdS-ch5y3sqiBKNKFLGefrppJBrAWgwRtSlo27PxNObKndDZlePInVTMNgToO5N4p/s1600/opimuppets.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="285" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaBIHbGgimtRECsTpnwbjX_q6WNYBbUWq0Hn7wvkmUmh7xrlD0SlUFZTYpV7IVvwB4yxz2JTr-6X5SdS-ch5y3sqiBKNKFLGefrppJBrAWgwRtSlo27PxNObKndDZlePInVTMNgToO5N4p/s400/opimuppets.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>OPI Muppets collection is the most fun and colourful that I've seen OPI do. I was totally existed when promotional images started circulating around for this collection. This is a limited edition collection that is now available at professional salons and nail etailers. I got mine from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/browse.html?ie=UTF8&marketplaceID=ATVPDKIKX0DER&me=A2R88R4LRXUWM9" target="_blank">Cosmetics Central on Amazon</a>, my go-to nail polish online shop. This collection came out 12 new polishes, the top 6 in the image above are shimmers, and then bottom 6 are glitters.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Did you pick up any polishes from OPI Muppets Collection?</div>Justine (Productrater)http://www.blogger.com/profile/10480877339767724575noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212882724562774095.post-89093154416033883292011-11-08T18:42:00.001-05:002011-11-08T18:43:38.225-05:00Review: Chanel Perfection Lumiere<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6tjSw5hEp4AuMbZdNKnytMDmj5gKmnD0NDgjo8YskCPckiJ9cMD73zJ8P0LO9G8pnScN1keA9vGup9rT91OjdLs_3kQ3FUtOwV1YocpG7iFPnhGkKr_T5hE1iGGBtEbg1LStdEDMWzqmk/s1600/Chanel-Perfection-Lumiere.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6tjSw5hEp4AuMbZdNKnytMDmj5gKmnD0NDgjo8YskCPckiJ9cMD73zJ8P0LO9G8pnScN1keA9vGup9rT91OjdLs_3kQ3FUtOwV1YocpG7iFPnhGkKr_T5hE1iGGBtEbg1LStdEDMWzqmk/s400/Chanel-Perfection-Lumiere.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>As most of you probably all know, Chanel is discontinuing Pro Lumiere and Mat Lumiere and has put out a new foundation recently called Perfection Lumiere. When I first heard Pro Lumiere was being discontinued, I was really disappointed, it is a foundation that I love, perfect for dry skin, great coverage, lovely dewy finish, <a href="http://productrater.blogspot.com/2011/05/review-chanel-pro-lumiere-foundation.html" target="_blank">full review here</a>. Mat Lumiere I hadn't tried before, mostly because it's a matte finish and for my dry skin, I don't like a matte foundation. I had hoped that this new Perfection Lumiere would be somewhat of a hybrid of both foundations, the good of the dewy and matte factor, however as you will read in this review, that's not the case.<br />
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This foundation is not currently available in Canada, I couldn't get a definite answer from Chanel sales people regrading this, some said it's out spring 2012, some did not know, some looked at me like I had two heads when I spoke about it. I greatly dislike how we get products much later in Canada (and for more money too). I purchased this a few weeks ago off <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005RTH88Q/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=flyecoup04-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399373&creativeASIN=B005RTH88Q" target="_blank">Amazon.com from the seller Avdo</a>, it was $64.99 when I bought it (add shipping), had since gone up to $72.99. The seller is great, I didn't have to pay any customs (after speaking to the seller) and I highly recommend them. I purchased mine for free through gift cards from <a href="http://swagbucks.com/refer/Justine" target="_blank">Swagbucks</a>, I get a lot of my cosmetics this way.<br />
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<a name='more'></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlXAcgpwr4B6tqgjqerHgszt15F44C_8rg3SkaFv_0xXmjy3699sLX4fonyGSxc59ZLzZ-9c732hIbKhsL7ZQvPsB4Xm9VIs1L5tm9Ps_VmR4oQmtMVI4-GSQMeM4jVpNXalK9DcOv8vQJ/s1600/chanelperfectionlumiere.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlXAcgpwr4B6tqgjqerHgszt15F44C_8rg3SkaFv_0xXmjy3699sLX4fonyGSxc59ZLzZ-9c732hIbKhsL7ZQvPsB4Xm9VIs1L5tm9Ps_VmR4oQmtMVI4-GSQMeM4jVpNXalK9DcOv8vQJ/s400/chanelperfectionlumiere.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Chanel's Perfection Lumiere is a long-wearing flawless fluid makeup with SPF 10. The box reads "lightweight, yet perfecting coverage, adjustable makeup result, oil-free, dermatologist tested." It goes on to say in the booklet how it's the perfect balance between light and correction. This foundation comes with the most extensive colour range of any Chanel foundation ever, it has 20 shades, separated into three groups: beige rose (pink tones), beige (yellow tones) and beige ombre (olive tones). <a href="http://karlasugar.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Chanel-Perfection-Lumiere-all-shades.jpg" target="_blank">Check out karlasugar's swatches of all the shades here</a>. I was pleased to see 10 Beige appeared to be light enough for my skin and decided to get that colour without swatching it. I'm always the lightest or second lightest shade in foundation, so there was no question that B10 would be my colour.<br />
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As far as the finish and coverage. Chanel Perfection Lumiere on me is quite matte. Compared to other matte foundations that I have (MUFE Mat velvet plus for example) this one applies more smoothly, but still shows dry spots and flaky skin and isn't great for dry skin (more for combination/oily/normal skin). This is the nature of matte foundations though, not great for dry skin. I think if you have any imperfections, the foundation will stick to those areas and your look will not be "flawless". This settles around my nose and on my forehead a lot. I have to prep my skin thoroughly if I want to wear this. I don't powder this (since it's already more matte than I would like). Long wearing claims? I think this is definitely long wearing, but I have dry skin so my foundation doesn't really move. The coverage is medium-full, comparable to Pro Lumiere's coverage. <br />
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I prefer Pro Lumiere so much more to this, and that makes me sad because Pro Lumiere (and Mat Lumiere) are being discontinued. The colour while at first looks great and light enough for me (NC15), oxidizes horribly on me and turns darker than Pro Lumiere. Keep in mind, if you blend the colour in, it will look more natural and less orange, I have packed on the foundation for swatching purposes. I wonder why this goes so dark though? it must be the ingredients in it. I have read from others that Perfection Lumiere settles into fine lines and feels more drying than Mat Lumiere, so that is definitely something to consider.<br />
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If you aren't pale as a ghost and dry as the Sahara like I am, this foundation might work for you. The finish would be nice on someone with oily/combation/normal skin I think. I do think Chanel has left out all the Pro Lumiere fans with this release. Have you tried this? What did you think?Justine (Productrater)http://www.blogger.com/profile/10480877339767724575noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212882724562774095.post-71048889511989665702011-11-04T13:00:00.002-04:002011-11-04T13:04:16.060-04:00MAC Glitter and Ice Haul Morning Frost Paint Pot<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeMiEpLBzpbR3FLrUIz6QI7qQWE05UV5adA27jujyr5IcQtYEhQxZmUyndld9E9A39dhtu1a2_i1eThMfZcyX4Rhg-gOjJtP934ucGByPPhuY4ApXhm9U0B4Fi8Xb1qatc5L6jBUilCRJS/s1600/macglitterandice.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeMiEpLBzpbR3FLrUIz6QI7qQWE05UV5adA27jujyr5IcQtYEhQxZmUyndld9E9A39dhtu1a2_i1eThMfZcyX4Rhg-gOjJtP934ucGByPPhuY4ApXhm9U0B4Fi8Xb1qatc5L6jBUilCRJS/s400/macglitterandice.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>MAC Glitter and Ice Holiday Collection came out recently. I really liked the theme of this one, it has an icy Snow Bunny type of feel to it. This collection had a bunch of new items, including paint pots, beauty powders, lipsticks, new brush kits, etc. I only items that I was interested in were the paint pots. I love paint paints and had my eye on "Morning Frost" from the promotional pictures. I didn't buy this online, like I normally do with MAC collections because I wanted to swatch it in person because I was worried it might be glittery and fallouty like the Cham Pale paint pots. But I was pleasantly surprised.<br />
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<img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwW8UrBSgUQl8wpr3Qxn-CuRIrpKUQOGX_VlFNO2E2ROQE3MlE5s9Q-eJHqv-zyJwPY4SXztG6VDMjqwKhB193iFED8TVSamxTh2ZnT0Gi4DCl5wnAir5QpM_L6rxwYiOIdskfnbht84BY/s400/macmorningfrost.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Morning Frost is described as a "shimmering champagne taupe" which is pretty much a perfect description. This is the "it" colour that everyone likes, on their nails, on their eyes, it's a great winterized shade. Paint pots in this collection are limited edition ($22 CAD each), the other two Let's Skate and For Effect were pretty too, but they looked too glittery and I thought I would get more wear out of this one.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Did you pick up anything from MAC's Glitter and Ice?</div>Justine (Productrater)http://www.blogger.com/profile/10480877339767724575noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212882724562774095.post-7707396186169467622011-10-29T18:05:00.001-04:002011-10-29T18:07:51.588-04:00Review: Maybelline Eraser Dark Circles Concealer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHTyYXg0wbcI5h8do15OKRMtUG0Di9fhVYFhTaIRRtr8WE5yqn2PkCTviz7Gc4ITswYVRQv3j1pF_ioJIF0PMQZEnmB_H7zu1bLLl1SyYoy-vxsJixrDzQ-XfU_vGrQPp7WR1-LjuxLzZ4/s1600/maybellineeraserconcealer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="361" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHTyYXg0wbcI5h8do15OKRMtUG0Di9fhVYFhTaIRRtr8WE5yqn2PkCTviz7Gc4ITswYVRQv3j1pF_ioJIF0PMQZEnmB_H7zu1bLLl1SyYoy-vxsJixrDzQ-XfU_vGrQPp7WR1-LjuxLzZ4/s400/maybellineeraserconcealer.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Today review is Maybelline's Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Concealer...that's a long name! I picked this up recently at Shoppers Drug Mart for $13.99 CAD (ouch I know! It was on sale for $8 at one point and I passed on it thinking this was too gimmicky then I caved a few weeks later and really wanted it, what can you do?). This product is a treatment concealer with Gogi Berry + Haloxyl which is supposed to instantly erase dark circles and fine lines and visibly diminish puffiness. I would love to see them "erase fine lines" I don't think that is possible, maybe on a photoshopped Christy Turlington, but not in real life.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNt6xFmqKwaDQB0FI12CG3imSCNCeLYXVlGfasKBAIg1ZcPV4pv44kXBsIKp1ceOBMandqbJntQ4RMeLbhVdgu7qDn208sUfjxlO4O_lcoBM6IjaTGcBKB6XUVjtkY1W4Wxx9UYPDRO90P/s1600/bourjois51.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNt6xFmqKwaDQB0FI12CG3imSCNCeLYXVlGfasKBAIg1ZcPV4pv44kXBsIKp1ceOBMandqbJntQ4RMeLbhVdgu7qDn208sUfjxlO4O_lcoBM6IjaTGcBKB6XUVjtkY1W4Wxx9UYPDRO90P/s400/bourjois51.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Here are comparisons with other foundation that I like at the moment. I am an NC 15 in MAC, I opt for yellow toned foundations to even out my complexion. As you can tell Bourjois Healthy Mix is the last on the right, it's pretty close to NARS Sheer Glow in Gobi (touch lighter) and Bobbi Brown Skin in Warm Ivory (more peachy). Chanel's Pro Lumiere in their lightest colour, 10 Limpide Nude is much darker.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW2Pppnut9fbjoXiy4OiaacVJcks7qgFVCpilCdcHbHH2jBviaR4a1XDXq4NDOTckHaUsoDhcxxoPWsQ2eCCPIu2uqNxFmznyaEukOZ1s80FFocu3Gl2Xu7xaQoS4_UjKm6zyojFPFB4Fo/s1600/bourjoishealthymix3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW2Pppnut9fbjoXiy4OiaacVJcks7qgFVCpilCdcHbHH2jBviaR4a1XDXq4NDOTckHaUsoDhcxxoPWsQ2eCCPIu2uqNxFmznyaEukOZ1s80FFocu3Gl2Xu7xaQoS4_UjKm6zyojFPFB4Fo/s400/bourjoishealthymix3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Bourjois Healthy Mix feels really comfortable on dry skin, it's moisturizing which is a huge plus for me since a lot of foundations feel tight and look crackly on my skin. When first applied it goes on quite thin and watery, but then it settles to a semi-matte finish on the skin. The new Healthy Mix with serum foundation is said to give less coverage and dries to a more dewy finish compared to this (I will be trying that next). I would say Bourjois Healthy Mix gives a medium coverage with a satin finish. I do not set this with a powder (if you have oily/normal skin you may want to). The smell of this is amazing, it smells of roses (very similar to Chanel's Pro Lumiere). If you don't like fragranced foundations this may put you off, but I love it and it dissipate once your foundation sets. I love this foundation and can't wait to try out others from them.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Have you tried Bourjois Healthy Mix?</div>Justine (Productrater)http://www.blogger.com/profile/10480877339767724575noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212882724562774095.post-53091943725581655262011-10-26T23:18:00.001-04:002011-10-26T23:19:16.074-04:00Revlon Expressionists Fall 2011 Gucci Westman Nail Polishes Carbonite and Facets of Fuschia<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiYbfR6occ7HIZRnQfkPHvEYZGAvTn4351dKwrRB61apcB0BtW0O52alIJRxBi8PLAlirbsDzYgPq_B3jsVKaIRi3u6o3IASIKxy3oNhHwEEAOu8VYQ81avWXq3bhnhT54cujgNe_XYKmD/s1600/revlongucciwestman.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiYbfR6occ7HIZRnQfkPHvEYZGAvTn4351dKwrRB61apcB0BtW0O52alIJRxBi8PLAlirbsDzYgPq_B3jsVKaIRi3u6o3IASIKxy3oNhHwEEAOu8VYQ81avWXq3bhnhT54cujgNe_XYKmD/s400/revlongucciwestman.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Revlon's Expressionists Fall 2011 Gucci Westman nail polishes came out a while back, but we only got them in Canada a few weeks ago, at least that's the case in my area. This collection came with 5 new polishes: Blue Mosaic, Facets of Fuschia, Smoky Canvas, Starry Pink, and Carbonite (along with new lipstick, eyeshadow, and lipgloss).<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Did you get either of these?</div>Justine (Productrater)http://www.blogger.com/profile/10480877339767724575noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212882724562774095.post-67994651242736392112011-10-23T05:58:00.001-04:002011-10-23T05:59:05.422-04:00Canadian Sephoras Now Carry YSL, Bobbi Brown, St Tropez, Nails Inc<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWhr7q2by0L_liA9-VwwmMDo9D6qSpQKcHflONF18jxgnEO8amt5Wc2Xdt8dDQzCU9-H0wazR-ZTJU60t-jgL-2NbjB0gOvpr4SFlah3d8g6S4ZR8vDGtZ49Q6j5IxQt5dc0aa5ah54K8t/s1600/yslsephora.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWhr7q2by0L_liA9-VwwmMDo9D6qSpQKcHflONF18jxgnEO8amt5Wc2Xdt8dDQzCU9-H0wazR-ZTJU60t-jgL-2NbjB0gOvpr4SFlah3d8g6S4ZR8vDGtZ49Q6j5IxQt5dc0aa5ah54K8t/s400/yslsephora.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>I was at my local Sephora a few weekends ago and noticed a bunch of new brands have been added! Canadian Sephora stores now have YSL, Bobbi Brown, St Tropez, and Nails Inc (and probably others that I have forgotten) that were never available before. This is exciting to Canadians for sure because it's now really convenient to get these brands. I was most excited about Bobbi Brown coming in because the only place that I knew of that carried it was Holt Renfrew and I feel a bit out of place in that store (too posh for me).<br />
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Nails Inc is another brand that came in recently, I picked up Sloane Square, a really pretty 3D glitter, it's my first Nails Inc polish ever. St. Tropez is now available too, for those that like to fake tan, it was only available online previously.<br />
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I am really pleased that Sephoras in Canada have decided to add these brands, I don't really understand why we don't have the same brands that stores in the US have. And perhaps they can start including us in promotions too (like the Friends and Family online offer that is US only currently, would of loved to take advantage of that!) I would love to see them get a Chanel or Illamasqua section. What section would you want most to see at Sephoras in Canada?Justine (Productrater)http://www.blogger.com/profile/10480877339767724575noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212882724562774095.post-69841975327300765472011-10-21T23:01:00.007-04:002011-11-03T09:45:30.263-04:00Review October Luxebox By Loose Button And Giveaway<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTfgP_FcL7NnNmpqt8KOwVXdzM_HaiXQ0iAAnAE-Bimm2XuOcxlMw-dD_tSkaWIi0u0L8BQ52Lj6IXB3VUmzYO8oP-VpnKRYXIEST2ot0VFN9lY_HpaXeJGSa-Tq2FBir1GafkKOPz3Z-q/s1600/luxeboxoctober.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTfgP_FcL7NnNmpqt8KOwVXdzM_HaiXQ0iAAnAE-Bimm2XuOcxlMw-dD_tSkaWIi0u0L8BQ52Lj6IXB3VUmzYO8oP-VpnKRYXIEST2ot0VFN9lY_HpaXeJGSa-Tq2FBir1GafkKOPz3Z-q/s400/luxeboxoctober.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Earlier this week I received the October Edition of <a href="http://www.loosebutton.com/" target="_blank">Luxebox</a>. It came totally re-designed! As you know Luxebox normally comes in a brown cardboard shoebox type box with a ribbon around it, this month's came in a sleek black box. Also the packaging that it came delivered in was an improvement too, normally it comes in those cheap Canada Post plastic bubble type envelopes, this month it came in a sturdy cardboard box. I love the new packaging, it goes well with their website design, more of a sleek, mature approach. If you're not familiar with Luxebox, they are a monthly beauty subscription that sends you 4-5 deluxe beauty samples each month (only for Canadians at the moment). <br />
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1. Lise Watier Flash Lift Radiance Vials (product launch)<br />
2. Keratase Elixir Ultime - Last month's Luxebox came with Moroccan Oil, I am seeing a trend with these products, Luxebox likes hair serums! I tried this on my hair and it's a lot thinner than Moroccan Oil, smells good too.<br />
3. Olay Professional Pro X Eye Restoration Complex<br />
4. Lise Watier Plumpissimo Le Gloss<br />
5. China Glaze Crackle (Full Size) in Oxidized Aqua<br />
6. Dealuxe $25 off when you spend $75<br />
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I was pleased with this month's Luxebox, especially liking the nail polish. I have yet to try any crackle polishes and like the colour of this one, nice for the fall season. I love how they add new products in before they are available for purchase, that goes for the Lise Watier Flash Lift Radiance. And the Olay Prox Eye Restoration Complex intrigues me too. I would love to see them continue to put more makeup items in their boxes.<br />
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<b>Now time for the giveaway!</b> Loose Button has partnered with me again to give away the November Edition of Luxebox. To enter, you must be a subscriber of this blog and must be in Canada (Luxebox only ships to Canada currently). Leave me a comment below telling me what you thought of this Luxebox, did you like the products inside? the re-design? <br />
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For an added entry, please retweet this giveaway on Twitter, enter the following: <b>Check out Productrater's Review of October's Luxebox and Giveaway @Loose_button @productrater... http://t.co/ihlhVyHt</b> Please link me to the tweet in a separate comment below.<br />
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This giveaway starts now and will close October 27, 2011. One winner will be chosen. Good luck and thanks for reading!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">And the winner is....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3mXPV44hBIzYDtjNa8wrhLaMxT2WZ8Pwl7Qfq2uGyqFrrfsAVH5FuE6-GNktuMKIheajUD6ZoLDHZ4B_OIYqj3vJRhMdQCrOniZS2ekbkC6grr4l4rOBJc8hivcBmBcf_FTvBZrITquzh/s1600/randomorgwinner.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>CT1980</b></div>Justine (Productrater)http://www.blogger.com/profile/10480877339767724575noreply@blogger.com49tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212882724562774095.post-75276290656259628692011-09-30T22:11:00.002-04:002011-10-22T01:21:05.422-04:00Review: Benefit They're Real Mascara, Comparison with Cover Girl Lash Blast<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibR8ALVmehMdTADP7g64LNgFWWw69SSaeoZIgoGhqOqJVoE_PvngKf6erV4EKTP9lCL1PCryR2pKNnI1uqoTYMVZd69KTBqM65k0L_VUBxSXhPOV-KCyY9N9iHmRHhBgXsEsihH0YhMs3a/s1600/benefit-theyrereal.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="307" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibR8ALVmehMdTADP7g64LNgFWWw69SSaeoZIgoGhqOqJVoE_PvngKf6erV4EKTP9lCL1PCryR2pKNnI1uqoTYMVZd69KTBqM65k0L_VUBxSXhPOV-KCyY9N9iHmRHhBgXsEsihH0YhMs3a/s400/benefit-theyrereal.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Benefit hit the nail on the head with their marketing for Benefit's They're Real Mascara, what women want most out of their mascara is the appearance that they are false lashes, but wait, they are real! We all know that the mascara advertisements that we see all contain women wearing false lash inserts, those results are not attainable alone. So does Benefit's They're Real give a pleasing result? And are the girl's boobs in the advertisement real too? I think the left one definitely looks fake, less shading on it or something, it looks weird. I guess it's up to you to decide.<br />
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I went back and forth about getting Benefit's They're Real because of the high price, normally I get drugstore mascaras and find some of them to be very good and comparable to that of high-end types. But I love trying out new products so I finally caved. Benefit's They're Real retails for $22 US and $29 Canadian, I got mine at Sephora, it's always sold on the <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=mMb0i6lEYBU&offerid=141122.10000300&subid=0&type=4" target="_blank">Benefit website</a>. <br />
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The verdict: If you like Cover Girl Lash Blast but find the brush too big for your eyes and hard to work with, get Benefit's They're Real, you will enjoy it.Justine (Productrater)http://www.blogger.com/profile/10480877339767724575noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212882724562774095.post-59751824341849067692011-09-24T00:21:00.008-04:002011-10-22T01:21:38.135-04:00Review Luxebox By Loose Button And Giveaway<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNrr0xXFpVaZKk6bfyIhEthIZ9JlV4pHAYvNqN9M0duWjHAHKGQ8cawfNrrvExerRulOYOP5QhezBSa2n5G8MRCnXEuP61g1c2TWw7uxf8KrfQSQDH-Hl4DlYVjpHBXS-UEVFw2AQi5UKq/s1600/luxebox.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNrr0xXFpVaZKk6bfyIhEthIZ9JlV4pHAYvNqN9M0duWjHAHKGQ8cawfNrrvExerRulOYOP5QhezBSa2n5G8MRCnXEuP61g1c2TWw7uxf8KrfQSQDH-Hl4DlYVjpHBXS-UEVFw2AQi5UKq/s400/luxebox.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Recently I was contacted by <a href="http://www.loosebutton.com/" target="_blank">Loose Button</a> to do a review and giveaway for their Luxebox. If you're not familiar with this brand, they offer a monthly beauty subscription service (similar to Birchbox in the US) for Canadians. For a monthly charge you get 4-5 deluxe beauty samples sent to you. The appeal of these subscription services is definitely the element of surprise of not knowing what you're going to get every month, receiving the cute box in the mail and opening it up. Their mission is to "help customers discover, try and purchase quality beauty products through a unique shopping experience." When you sign up for Luxebox you fill out a beauty profile and they try to tailor products to suit your interests.<br />
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Loose Button currently costs $12/month (it went up from $9.99 when they first launched), $36 quarterly or $120 for a year subscription. I should also note that when Luxebox first launched earlier this year, I was all over it, I was a "founding member". After receiving <a href="http://productrater.blogspot.com/2011/04/my-first-loose-button-luxe-box.html" target="_blank">my first initial Luxebox</a> I wasn't wow'ed with the products that I received and did not order any more. When I was approached with the opportunity to review and do a giveaway I accepted, I felt that it was an opportunity for Luxebox to redeem themselves. I gotta say I am still half and half about it, I like the concept but I feel like they could definitely improve. I would love to see more makeup items included and more familiar, popular brands.<br />
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<u><b>The Giveaway</b></u><br />
Here is your chance to win a Luxebox from Loose Button to try out for yourself! To enter this giveaway leave me a comment below with what 1 item you would love to see in your Luxebox. For an added entry please tweet about this giveaway. Please use this format when tweeting "Wanna win a Luxebox? Enter Productrater's giveaway! http://t.co/zr0ZK0Mh @productrater @Loose_button " Leave me another comment if you choose to tweet with a link to the post.<br />
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<b>This giveaway is open to Canadian readers only, Luxebox only ships to Canada at the moment. This giveaway ends September 28.</b> One entry per person please, all comments go through moderation and multiple entries will be deleted. The winner will receive the October edition of Luxebox in the mail.<br />
Thank you for entering and good luck!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Winner has been chosen!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCZy2JKCIZV7iCIaGShInhyXMFUYaA4JjwKgpka8fGFxi4dSdThYsDPIURdcFt4iVY5mpK3lvxbvNxJj0SxGwBM_hDDoa4K6PUxKa4wddcLYE8dWzlh_ZwGXXwSUO0S6sohnKvrkHXJcLC/s1600/winnerchosen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCZy2JKCIZV7iCIaGShInhyXMFUYaA4JjwKgpka8fGFxi4dSdThYsDPIURdcFt4iVY5mpK3lvxbvNxJj0SxGwBM_hDDoa4K6PUxKa4wddcLYE8dWzlh_ZwGXXwSUO0S6sohnKvrkHXJcLC/s1600/winnerchosen.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Congrats <a href="http://lalaofsurprises.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Edwina</a>! I will send you an email right away for your mailing address so that you can get your Luxebox! Thanks for entering.</div>Justine (Productrater)http://www.blogger.com/profile/10480877339767724575noreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212882724562774095.post-13569127622793334662011-08-12T19:30:00.001-04:002011-10-22T01:22:11.039-04:00Review: Chanel Vitalumiere Foundation<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6ssHe-d7fzHSqdeyNNRMWjatvOtXzDfauUMrCdQz3ePDjem0Am87qYjd_V5BCep6ayRqTLDroxS7ctPiolrzNlMyKW8IZRKZtYzM0viNtxAhCs9fAKu39WVeGo2mv0qVSPKxu8VRVAEbI/s1600/chanelvitalumiere.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6ssHe-d7fzHSqdeyNNRMWjatvOtXzDfauUMrCdQz3ePDjem0Am87qYjd_V5BCep6ayRqTLDroxS7ctPiolrzNlMyKW8IZRKZtYzM0viNtxAhCs9fAKu39WVeGo2mv0qVSPKxu8VRVAEbI/s400/chanelvitalumiere.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>If I could wear only one makeup brand for the rest of my life and only one, it would be <b>Chanel</b>. I own like 4-5 items from them only, but everything I have bought is my favourite and I love wearing their products. It is a luxurious and expensive brand though so I have to limit myself. Recently I had some gifts cards from <a href="http://apothica.com/">Apothica</a> (they are a sponsor on this blog) and could pick out anything that I wanted to equal $65 on their website. Of course, I went straight to Chanel. For those in Canada keep in mind that <u>Apothica does not ship Chanel products to Canada, they are Canada Restricted</u>. I had relatives coming from Illinois so I was clever and shipped it to them instead and they gave the products to me when they arrived, it was like Christmas! I got Chanel Vitalumiere and a darker shade in Chanel Pro Lumiere.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLDKL94jGT45MLtJqcZ9rt5QtjICJ9E7u5IAZ8GA-7W0zW3_jdJ1Nhk4x1a7auh4uWXpxhzFifzvu4s3IBEvB3jIrAzNTRVXUSN3yeDfdLLAdZV78tkWPByzwGQ3XzVHtwIStoUXhYVdG9/s1600/chanelvitalumiere1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLDKL94jGT45MLtJqcZ9rt5QtjICJ9E7u5IAZ8GA-7W0zW3_jdJ1Nhk4x1a7auh4uWXpxhzFifzvu4s3IBEvB3jIrAzNTRVXUSN3yeDfdLLAdZV78tkWPByzwGQ3XzVHtwIStoUXhYVdG9/s400/chanelvitalumiere1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Chanel Vitalumiere is described as a "Satin Smothing Fluid Makeup" with SPF15. The little pamphlet that came with it goes on to say "bringing a radiantly youthful smooth satin makeup finish and a light, moisturizing texture... your complexion is visibly rested, immediately on application, the photoreflective pigments have an optical smoothing effect. Fine lines and blemishes are softened and your complexion has a visibly more youth appearance, your skin is energized, the presence of an energizing ingredient, derived from brown seaweed, which is renowned for its stimulating properties helps to give the complexion an immediate "healthy glow"."<br />
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This foundation feels AMAZING if you have dry skin, it definitely feels moisturizing as the description above states and it has a dewey texture that stays moist feeling on the skin throughout the day. I would suggest this foundation for those with dry-normal skin, definitely will not work for oily skin in my opinion (far too dewy) and those that like light-medium coverage and a glow to the skin. It does not cling to dry areas or emphasize fine lines.<br />
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Would I recommend this foundation? It's up there with my holy grail foundations for sure. And if you have dry skin, you will love this for a dewy look.Justine (Productrater)http://www.blogger.com/profile/10480877339767724575noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212882724562774095.post-85430391278171082502011-08-08T19:55:00.003-04:002011-10-22T01:22:48.265-04:00Review: Sigma Dry and Shape System<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbHwr_Eyer_r_yGTguBu7xFHSMSZSdtS2uRv6BCXW0Jn6b36lmeW01awkRRKNbPrpCdA9lcmBQjV07Gfg8yGxm7IFWggUWBUW-AeTUSu6-FByX0j0dekivKKC47CbgI3wP4eGdmb9AOvMQ/s1600/sigmadryandshape.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbHwr_Eyer_r_yGTguBu7xFHSMSZSdtS2uRv6BCXW0Jn6b36lmeW01awkRRKNbPrpCdA9lcmBQjV07Gfg8yGxm7IFWggUWBUW-AeTUSu6-FByX0j0dekivKKC47CbgI3wP4eGdmb9AOvMQ/s400/sigmadryandshape.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Today's review is the <a href="http://ww.sigmabeauty.com/Dry_n_Shape_System_p/ds01.htm&Click=173" target="_blank">Sigma Dry and Shape System</a>. This is one of their newest products, it's meant as an aid in helping to dry your makeup brushes quicker and shape it while it does. When it comes to me, I am not too fussy when I wash my brushes, I use anti-bacterial hand soap, the same stuff that I use when I wash my hands in the bathroom (one from Bath and Body Works). I don't mind how long it takes because I normally leave them dry overnight. I have so many brushes that if some are dirty, it's not a big deal, I just grab another one.<br />
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What I normally do is wash them in soap, rinse them out with tap water, then tap and soak all the excess water out with a bath towel or paper towel. Then I leave them on the side of the sink to dry. Sometimes very dense brushes like the Flat Top F80 are still a bit damp the next day, but it doesn't bother me to use it since I only use those with liquid foundation. I was curious if the Dry and Shape would make much of a difference in my routine, and I was skeptical if it would. I have read people ask how you clean the brush roll itself, since it can become unsanitary with the dirty water spilling out. The brush roll is made of synthetic material, so it's easy to wipe clean. If your brushes are really dirty you can wipe them down first on something, ensuring all the water or cleanser is out of it, then place it in the Dry and Shape. None of my brushes leak because I make sure I wipe them dry first.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVF-s7WK_hJmqGSHE2jhkdTfecjcymVilBIENnaTclmL34LB8PjmvNwV84rdhauIDUU_vZ2CluJI1-sSh6hi4WFI7SfYVKz5XJXeivlryir3kYvlaFwtG4dtT4fEafUEzKMgqDBgceBZnE/s1600/sigmadryandshape2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVF-s7WK_hJmqGSHE2jhkdTfecjcymVilBIENnaTclmL34LB8PjmvNwV84rdhauIDUU_vZ2CluJI1-sSh6hi4WFI7SfYVKz5XJXeivlryir3kYvlaFwtG4dtT4fEafUEzKMgqDBgceBZnE/s400/sigmadryandshape2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>When I received this product in the mail, it came in a box and with a pamphlet like all Sigma products explaining how to use it. The instructions explain how "The Dry and Shape System promises to completely dry and shape your most dense brushes within 4 to 6 hours guaranteed. The Dry’n Shape provides the necessary pressure to bristles to quickly and efficiently remove water from every fibre. <b>The fabric used to shape the bristles was specially engineered to accelerate water evaporation, resulting in a faster drying time for your brushes</b>."<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqj5RF01fF6IfsPQD-Nu-b2kxX-izIHW0bNweRq1Qwgz7k9svFPGjMfUjqo6PrXjofaOS-xMRfzF1SXXhdpONTDggz33HaQXRKZ3FBeUxxz1X5KGfl_PPWjeHm12gMV-juw1htiNoUfBqA/s1600/sigmadryandshape3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqj5RF01fF6IfsPQD-Nu-b2kxX-izIHW0bNweRq1Qwgz7k9svFPGjMfUjqo6PrXjofaOS-xMRfzF1SXXhdpONTDggz33HaQXRKZ3FBeUxxz1X5KGfl_PPWjeHm12gMV-juw1htiNoUfBqA/s400/sigmadryandshape3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Here is the Dry and Shape filled with brushes inside it, they are from various brands, I have some Sigma, ELF, MAC and Quo brushes in there. There are 12 spots, so if you happen to have the <a href="http://www.sigmabeauty.com/Complete_Kit_p/ck001.htm&Click=173">Complete Sigma Brush Set </a>you can fit all your brushes in this. I did find however that even the spots for the large brushes were a tad tight, I found the <a href="http://www.sigmabeauty.com/product_p/f20.htm&Click=173">F20 Large Power Brush</a>, which is the large paddle brush, difficult to get into the band. And they say you can fit a kabuki brush in there too, although that can take some effort in my opinion.<br />
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What is cool is you can flip the system upside down, so that any leftover water can drain out of the brushes instead of into the ferrules. And you can snap the ends of the brush holder together and stand it up. A major reason why brushes come apart and the ferrule separate is because liquid gets caught in the ferrule and wears away the glue that holds the piece together.<br />
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I tested the system to see if the brushes actually did dry in 4 to 6 hours, and they did, like I said, I am not too picky with how long the process of drying brushes takes. What I did find that I liked about the Dry and Shape was how it shaped the brushes, since they are tightly condensed into the band. The bristles cannot splay out and get full, so once they're dry you are left with a nice shaped brush, like they should look and they perform better. <br />
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Would I recommend this product? The Dry and Shape is overall a good product, I was impressed with how it shaped my brushes, although I wish some of my eyeshadow brushes fit more tightly than they did.Justine (Productrater)http://www.blogger.com/profile/10480877339767724575noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212882724562774095.post-82861214887251168452011-08-05T20:59:00.001-04:002011-10-22T01:24:16.021-04:00Review: L'oreal Sublime Bronze Self Tanning Lotion<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-8SOE1x-_4WxvNgbiVi9wqBoW8ugDaiBicWbKLWQOvPuAM2LTqPPPA-vXOrvrkuRzo6aoGnOgvo8TRMOQDHi1iuLbYqscBF3lYFP5o1dtsmlMxMDKudV0OWR6-pUfrLM5Z2iQFH8FVRa_/s1600/lorealsublimebronzelotion.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-8SOE1x-_4WxvNgbiVi9wqBoW8ugDaiBicWbKLWQOvPuAM2LTqPPPA-vXOrvrkuRzo6aoGnOgvo8TRMOQDHi1iuLbYqscBF3lYFP5o1dtsmlMxMDKudV0OWR6-pUfrLM5Z2iQFH8FVRa_/s400/lorealsublimebronzelotion.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>This is a review on the L'oreal Bronze Self-Tanning Lotion. I had previously done a review on the <a href="http://productrater.blogspot.com/2011/07/review-loreal-sublime-bronze-self.html">Sublime Bronze Self-Tanning Mist</a>, which is the mist version of this product. I think they are essentially the same, depending on whether you prefer a lotion or a mist is the only difference. If you remember my former review, I loved the colour that the Sublime Bronze Mist gave my skin, but hated the application. The spray leaks all over when sprayed, does not dry fast at all and I go through a ton of it quickly. So I opted to try out the lotion version to see if it would work better for me.<br />
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I have both products in the shade "Medium" this is the only shade that I have found in drugstores here. I found the lotion to be quite difficult to find at first, but once I did I noticed shelves were stocking it pretty well after that. It retails for $17 CAD, which I find pretty expensive for what you get. The bottle is 150ml, so very small, the pictures here make it look bigger than it is. It's the size of my hand I would say (and I have quite small hands). But since it's a lotion, I definitely do not go through it as quickly as I do the mist. <br />
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The bottle reads that this gives "steak-free continuous hydration". "An even, natural looking tan without steaks, skin is extremely soft and smooth, leaves skin hydrated for 8 hours. Apply to clean skin, smooth on evenly, avoid eyebrows and hairline. Use sparingly around ankles, knees and elbows. Wash hands thoroughly after use. Let skin dry before putting on clothes (approx 5 minutes). Use daily until you have achieved the desired level of tan, and then apply 1-2 times a week". <br />
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Would I recommend this product? It's an okay product, I prefer the lotion over the mist since I get more use out of it. These products do take work though (keep in mind I am very fair normally) and are definitely not perfect. It's a good option for a drugstore self-tanning product.Justine (Productrater)http://www.blogger.com/profile/10480877339767724575noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212882724562774095.post-50393326270069466022011-08-02T18:17:00.002-04:002011-10-22T01:25:07.699-04:00What's In My Travel Makeup Bag?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg47rQlntAHaiHsklwmRPPtl8wDrJn7ZPIxhjaWdCyvA7dKCY8nSh97mOX0m3gBfD9-m73kEvuRwKbdxt9yPnAoojyb9F6ekTdYHVsGOwEaUIML28B91Ke9qoL3PXB-myyvw12CGtjmtJK5/s1600/travelmakeupbag.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg47rQlntAHaiHsklwmRPPtl8wDrJn7ZPIxhjaWdCyvA7dKCY8nSh97mOX0m3gBfD9-m73kEvuRwKbdxt9yPnAoojyb9F6ekTdYHVsGOwEaUIML28B91Ke9qoL3PXB-myyvw12CGtjmtJK5/s400/travelmakeupbag.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>I haven't blogged anything in what seems like forever. I went away on a vacation sort of, not the type that most people go on I guess, we went camping. It's something that we've done as a family for years, always the same park. It's a nice way to relax and wind down a bit.<br />
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Not everyone takes makeup with them when they go camping. Keep in mind this a provincial park that we go to, there is running water, electricity, real bathrooms etc, so you can take a shower and keep clean. When I tell some of my friends that I go camping they think I am out fighting wild animals in the bush, it's nothing like that, just some giant bugs here and there.<br />
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1. Make Up For Ever Face and Body - A light foundation, pretty easy to put on, you can use your hands mostly. Leaves a dewy natural finish, light coverage.<br />
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2. Maybelline Fit Me - I've had a total turnaround with this foundation, I just thought it was average when I first got it, but over the summer it's been my go-to. Great colour match for my tanned skin, and like the light coverage for the summer.<br />
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3. MAC Careblend Pressed Medium Dark - My setting powder for the liquid foundations, does not sink into fine lines, looks great on dry skin.<br />
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4. MAC Fun and Games blush - I couldn't pass up a good peachy orange blush, although I think I wore this once and that's it. Don't need blush really.<br />
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5. Posh powder brush - Used this to apply blush<br />
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6. Sigma F45 Buffer Brush - Used this to apply the powder.<br />
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7. MAC Paint Pot in Rubenesque - This was my eyeshadow for the trip, that's it, applies with fingers easy peasy.<br />
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8. Revlon Eye Lashes Curler - My go-to at home too, no fancy eyelash curlers here.<br />
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9. Garnier Eye Roller Anti Dark Circle - This was a tad too dark for me (in light), but now in the summer it works nicely, good for under eyes, doesn't conceal a whole lot though.<br />
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10. Sigma F80 Flat Top - My go-to forever for foundation application, the only brush you need when you go traveling. <br />
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11. Rimmel Sexy Curves Mascara - Love the definition and lift that this gives, although a bit of a pain to take off.<br />
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12. Lancome Definicils Mascara - This one is a sample from a gift with purchase deal, it gives natural looking lashes, easy to apply, nice one.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">What do you take traveling with you in terms of makeup?</div>Justine (Productrater)http://www.blogger.com/profile/10480877339767724575noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212882724562774095.post-45770754017792683172011-07-22T16:55:00.002-04:002011-10-22T01:25:53.725-04:00Review: MAC Studio Careblend Pressed Powder<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD4WO3HMDLNUB0ZAO_6CDODd58u_65oUEq32E0oYQR9iZVqjaQZXeRmjmciZ0B0GYKYJfN8uZyM1vltj69TGnIAJD8qWDwrg3pWQER7Lq0hSGaS_1ELjPuY-egUYSxD_ksEHwQeLN-kFl6/s1600/macstudiocareblend.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD4WO3HMDLNUB0ZAO_6CDODd58u_65oUEq32E0oYQR9iZVqjaQZXeRmjmciZ0B0GYKYJfN8uZyM1vltj69TGnIAJD8qWDwrg3pWQER7Lq0hSGaS_1ELjPuY-egUYSxD_ksEHwQeLN-kFl6/s400/macstudiocareblend.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Studio Careblend powder is a newish powder from MAC. Powders are typically meant to mattify the skin, aid in oil control and used for touchup, but the Careblend Powders have ingredients that are actually meant to hydrate the skin. A powder that hydrates the skin? that is crazy to me, I had to try this out. It's described on the MAC website as being a "cream-like powder that offers a virtually invisible, fresh-looking finish." They feel really smooth and comfortable on the skin, which I love. I normally don't use pressed powders because my skin is quite dry, but in the summer and in the heat it's nice to touch up with one. I've been using this powder to set my liquid foundation.<br />
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As far as size and price go, you get 15g (the most) in the Studio Fix Powder, however this product is meant to be used as a foundation, it can be too cakey to use as a setting, and frankly I think it definitely is! this retails for $32 CAD. The Mineralized Skinfinish Natural is a nice product, pretty well known in the beauty community, it can be used alone but is quite sheer, nice to put over foundation and gives a glowly finish, you get 10g and it's $32.59 CAD. The Careblend is 10g and $27.50, I would say it gives a more matte finish (vs the Skinfinish). <br />
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Would I recommend this product? For those with dry skin, I definitely would or for someone who is looking for a new setting powder.Justine (Productrater)http://www.blogger.com/profile/10480877339767724575noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212882724562774095.post-22666255093395007262011-07-14T20:10:00.002-04:002011-10-22T01:26:22.620-04:00Review: Sigma Flare Eyeshadow Palette<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD8gl0nIpjkrTkuuqyqfR7T3d6PZOaYTvKlbCODplvqmdDZXnOEys6DEcJ-8xjpWHMWg9QXAZjPk4wYGyd_gpt-3MAbp1TB1FUxxlVSbQ2pYLQXIGP7e85n6ATbTtam8f3ycqMUmdbaSw8/s1600/sigmaflarepalette.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD8gl0nIpjkrTkuuqyqfR7T3d6PZOaYTvKlbCODplvqmdDZXnOEys6DEcJ-8xjpWHMWg9QXAZjPk4wYGyd_gpt-3MAbp1TB1FUxxlVSbQ2pYLQXIGP7e85n6ATbTtam8f3ycqMUmdbaSw8/s400/sigmaflarepalette.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>This is the third installment of my Sigma Eyeshadow Palettes review, today it's Flare. This palette "contains a beautiful combination of greens and purples, combined with browns and beiges that are perfect to create fun and colorful looks! This palette includes beautiful iridescent undertones, which offer a must have selection of bright, yet sophisticated hues. FLARE is perfect for those days when you want to highlight your eyes with fun and flirty colors! Includes Sigma Beauty's best-selling E55 and E40 in a practical dual-ended brush. Contains matte and satin formulations." This retails for $35 on the <a href="http://www.sigmabeauty.com/Eyeshadow_Palette_Flare_p/ep003.htm&Click=173" target="_blank">Sigma website.</a><br />
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I love the colours in the <a href="http://www.sigmabeauty.com/Eyeshadow_Palette_Flare_p/ep003.htm&Click=173" target="_blank">Flare palette</a>, if you have green eyes, it would be great for you. It has some shimmery and some mattes colours. Just like the other two palettes, I find the shimmer shadows tend to be better quality than the matte ones, I find some of the lighter colours tend to be chalky, in this palettes it's the far right colour that I have issues with.<br />
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Would I recommend this palette? If I had to choose 1 of the 3 Sigma eyeshadow palettes at this point, I like this one the most. Bare is nice, but most people have enough neutral shades already, and Flare offers something different.Justine (Productrater)http://www.blogger.com/profile/10480877339767724575noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212882724562774095.post-10597171951602060062011-07-13T20:41:00.002-04:002011-10-22T01:26:51.304-04:00Review: Sigma Dare Eyeshadow Palette<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe_P7H7MxwyNo_QmyOr-97GZfVZhyphenhyphenmrOQaNQJcsHxlK9OZdNATtSoJodCdoOfP4ETqjqsg6mAShejpHkMYeSzWgeNhXR1Dqhr_ELMcQa4ZjbOVRMnyWNkpFUBzzVnbOninnQOjOD2OCJ1v/s1600/sigmadareeyeshadow.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe_P7H7MxwyNo_QmyOr-97GZfVZhyphenhyphenmrOQaNQJcsHxlK9OZdNATtSoJodCdoOfP4ETqjqsg6mAShejpHkMYeSzWgeNhXR1Dqhr_ELMcQa4ZjbOVRMnyWNkpFUBzzVnbOninnQOjOD2OCJ1v/s400/sigmadareeyeshadow.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>I promised that I would review all 3 Sigma eyeshadow palettes, the other day I reviewed <a href="http://productrater.blogspot.com/2011/07/review-sigma-bare-eyeshadow-palette.html">the Bare palette</a> and today it's Dare. This palette is definitely the widest and "out there" least wearable palette out of the three in my opinion. When I first looked at this palette, I thought when would I ever wear these colours? The red ones I would definitely never wear, but if you looking for something different maybe you could love this palette? These palettes retail for <a href="http://www.sigmabeauty.com/Eyeshadow_Palette_Dare_p/ep001.htm&Click=173" target="_blank">$35 each on Sigma's website</a>. <br />
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Would I recommend this product? Do I dare wear dare? I think these colours definitely not for everyday, if you going for something different and like playing with colour, this could be nice for you. It's not really my taste though.Justine (Productrater)http://www.blogger.com/profile/10480877339767724575noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212882724562774095.post-34479907548632345232011-07-08T17:45:00.004-04:002011-10-22T01:27:34.470-04:00Review: Sigma Bare Eyeshadow Palette<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggiA3v138rJJQhLxMP_7ZYpvh6PwJcxMjMXgERwpXJZt8NugsfFK8kXSf25HhKzC78IU7DRDzSoGYiL_xGwObwtghg6gyHiWyoNuDlyB9HBDgx2vonXwACxGM12Ucc_8t3X7fvWhP9_KYj/s1600/sigmabarepalette.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggiA3v138rJJQhLxMP_7ZYpvh6PwJcxMjMXgERwpXJZt8NugsfFK8kXSf25HhKzC78IU7DRDzSoGYiL_xGwObwtghg6gyHiWyoNuDlyB9HBDgx2vonXwACxGM12Ucc_8t3X7fvWhP9_KYj/s320/sigmabarepalette.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Sigma recently came out with <a href="https://www.sigmabeauty.com/category_s/92.htm&Click=173">new eyeshadow palettes</a>. If you remember back in the day when they first started getting big Sigma used to have a makeup line, so it's nice that they are bringing out makeup items again. There are three palettes available: <a href="http://www.sigmabeauty.com/Eyeshadow_Palette_Bare_p/ep002.htm&Click=173" target="_blank">Bare (neutral tones)</a>, <a href="http://www.sigmabeauty.com/Eyeshadow_Palette_Dare_p/ep001.htm&Click=173" target="_blank">Dare (warm bright colours)</a> and <a href="http://www.sigmabeauty.com/Eyeshadow_Palette_Flare_p/ep003.htm&Click=173" target="_blank">Flare (green and purples)</a>. These palettes are $35 each. I was sent all three palettes for review and will be doing separate posts on all three. It's just easier to do three because I want to do separate swatches and talk about the brushes that you get etc.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGDsYZhLOfjgQLCtEhuRrRgGayMAI1XSKGLVePp0RrZEGwEz6XELo1TPBut3_US8s7pIE6Y1IZyKkPXlmIitwtBRaMbc7D-n85wap915jvYvPGV07dk-2CTxgLvVZcFH7el7hJocUs7wFU/s1600/sigmabareswatches.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGDsYZhLOfjgQLCtEhuRrRgGayMAI1XSKGLVePp0RrZEGwEz6XELo1TPBut3_US8s7pIE6Y1IZyKkPXlmIitwtBRaMbc7D-n85wap915jvYvPGV07dk-2CTxgLvVZcFH7el7hJocUs7wFU/s320/sigmabareswatches.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>And most importantly the swatches of the shadows. The swatches are nicely pigmented, these are shown without any primer underneath on bare skin. Shine is a shimmery black which does show up quite a bit, Control is perhaps not as pigmented as some would like for a matte black. The darker colours in this are so pigmented that they stained my arm and fingers after doing the swatches, so be careful with that. I like the center colours the best out of this, Snoop a taupe, Hitch chocolate brown, Act neutral brown and Command a gold. Elope and Approach are very smooth which surprised me because usually light shadows like this are usually poor in palettes. <br />
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Would I recommend this product? Aside from the bulkiness of the packaging, the shadows are pigmented and nice quality, I would suggest this palette if you are looking for basic neutral looks.Justine (Productrater)http://www.blogger.com/profile/10480877339767724575noreply@blogger.com10