tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22485633261811079592024-03-12T22:05:58.858-04:00The Burnished BeautyAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16187468870644080815noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2248563326181107959.post-63798674034288438302014-11-04T17:43:00.002-05:002014-11-04T17:43:33.965-05:00NEW! Eco Tools Pure Complexion Facial Sponge - Deep Cleanse Review!Welcome back Lovelies! Today I am reviewing a very unique <a href="https://www.ecotools.com/bath-spa/exfoliate/pure-complexion-sponge-deep-cleansing" target="_blank">skincare product by Eco Tools</a>. It is a cleansing sponge, designed specifically for the face, that is made out of "exfoliating bamboo charcoal" and a "highly renewable root plant" called Konjac. Yes, I said <i>plant</i>! You can probably see why I was so curious about this product. I don't know about you guys, but I've never washed my face with a plant/sponge before! There are two versions of this product, one for sensitive skin and one for deep cleansing which is the one I purchased. I found mine for $5.99 at Ulta. <div>
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What I like about the packaging of this product is that the box tells you a little information about the plant and how to use and take care of the sponge. I have never heard of the Konjac plant before but apparently, according to Eco Tools, it has been a dietary staple in Asia as well as being in Asian skin products for quite some time now, This sponge, which contains the plant's vegetable fiber, claims to remove old skin cells and impurities to reveal smooth, refreshed, glowing skin.</div>
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<br />The sponge, when completely dry, is incredibly light weight and pretty brittle feeling. After getting thoroughly wet it becomes incredibly soft and squishy while still maintaining its size. I prefer to wash my face using a cleanser, so I add a small bit of my face wash to the wet sponge and gently rub it in circular motions all over my face for a good minute or two, As previously mentioned, I have the "deep cleansing" version of this product, however, this is so gentle feeling I have a hard time imagining it being too harsh for anyone. I can't even tell it's exfoliating at all which is why I'm always surprised at how soft my face feels when I'm finished! It doesn't even leave a dry/tightened feeling to my skin which is fantastic.</div>
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The only thing that concerns me about this product is how fragile it feels. Every time I use it I'm inclined to be very gentle and cautious out of fear of having it tear. However, even if this sponge does survive me without any tears, it must be placed every 1 to 3 months most likely for sanitary precautions which is kind of a pain in the butt- at least in my lazy/cheap opinion! </div>
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In conclusion, I am pleasantly surprised with how easy this is to use and how great it makes my skin feel. I use it every single night and I recommend it to everyone of all different skin types, even you girls with dryer skin because of how gentle it is. Thank you so much for reading, leave any questions you have in the comments :)</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16187468870644080815noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2248563326181107959.post-22818946935330902542014-10-30T00:38:00.001-04:002014-11-01T22:36:15.956-04:00NEW! Maybelline Brow Drama Sculpting Brow Mascara Review!Hello Beautifuls! I'm so happy to be back blogging again after a few month long break, I hope you are all doing well! Today, I am bringing you a review on a new<a href="http://www.maybelline.com/Products/Eye-Makeup/Brow/Eyestudio-Brow-Drama.aspx" target="_blank"> tinted brow gel by Maybelline Cosmetics</a>! I'm so excited to see the drugstores getting some different products like this for such affordable prices. This "brow mascara" as it is called is offered in 4 different shades and I found my match "deep brown" at Target for about $6.99.<br />
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This gel is packaged in a dark brown tube that, aside from color, reminds me oh so much of the company's classic <a href="http://www.maybelline.com/Products/Eye-Makeup/Mascara/great-lash-washable-mascara.aspx" target="_blank">Great Lash</a> mascara. The brush, however, deviates far from that of any other mascara/eyebrow gel I've ever seen before. It starts out as a small, standard brush but then ends with this really odd ball-shape. This is where, from what I've heard, the product gets a lot of complaints particularly relating to the size of this ball-like wand. And I have to admit, I do think this brush is way fatter than the standard person's brows and I do occasionally get some product above where i'd like it but fortunately it's pretty easy to wipe off.<br />
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According to <a href="http://www.maybelline.co.uk/BrowProduct.aspx" target="_blank">Maybelline's website</a>, this product is designed to "coat brows with rich color, sweeping them into a sleekly structured dramatic look." In my opinion, it does exactly that! The gel is thin and not goopey or sticky but I find that it holds my brows in place pretty well for almost the whole day. As for the color aspect of it, i think the color matches me perfectly and it does not have a warm/red undertone which I love, Application can be a little tricky though considering way too much product adheres to the tip of the brush and if you apply too much of this gel, your brows will have a very stiff, fake-looking appearance. A little goes a long way!<br />
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After applied, I notice that my individual brow hairs are a little thicker, however, this does not, and is not marketed, to fill in your brows so don't expect that - it's simply a tinted brow gel! It will not at all replace your everyday eyebrow products such as a pencil or a powder. As you can see in the pictures below, aside from making the hairs just a tad thicker, it doesn't do much for my brows in terms of appearance. it just holds their shape well! You can build this up a bit more than I did to add a tad more volume if you'd like.<br />
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Overall, this is not a miracle worker. It will not instantly give you amazing brows or likely replace any other products you already use. It is often wrongfully compared to the <a href="http://www.benefitcosmetics.com/product/view/gimme-brow" target="_blank">Benefit Gimme Brow</a> which has fibers to help actually fill in the brows so if that's what you are looking for, Benefit might be the way to go! But if you're just looking for something that will add a little bit of thickness, maybe a hint of color, and a lot of hold then this could be a good product for you.<br />
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Let me start out by saying that these lip balms are just SO cute. I love the "cubes" idea and I adore the packaging. There is no doubt that the looks of these can be easily compared to the <a href="http://evolutionofsmooth.com/?gclid=CJr3wvDMpL4CFY0WMgodIGcAtA" target="_blank">EOS lip balms</a> that similarly have twist off caps that reveal dome shaped lip balm. The EOS lip balms contain .25 oz of product while these Softlips only contain .23 oz. This, however, leads to the Softlips having much less bulkier packaging, being only a little over an inch tall, making them more convenient to travel with!<br />
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When first trying these lip balms, I instantly noticed how easily they applied without feeling the slightest bit greasy or waxy. The product seems to instantly absorb into your lips so you're not stuck with any gross heavy or sticky feeling. They do leave what some people would call a slight tingly feeling, especially the mint one, but it is not bothersome at all and I would actually describe it as much of just a "cool" feeling. The fact that these have an added SPF 15 in them is also wonderful!<br />
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What surprised me the most about these balms was how effectively they worked. My lips weren't left with the most moisturized feeling ever (probably due to how thin the formula is) but I noticed that my dry patches were gone and my lips felt softer. That being said, I don't think that these alone will make a massive long term improvement like a specialized night cream might. On the other hand, these are excellent for an everyday use and, in my opinion, much more comfortable and effective at smoothing over dry patches then their popular EOS competitor. I can't wait to pick up the Pomegranate Blueberry flavor and complete my collection.<br />
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<b>Product info: </b>This mascara claims to "pump" up your lashes to give you tons of volume. Its brush is fattest in the middle and tapered at the end and the formula comes in a washable and waterproof form. It retails anywhere from $5.99 to $7.99 anywhere Maybelline is sold but if you visit <a href="http://www.ulta.com/" target="_blank">Ulta</a> now through Saturday April 19th, they are having a 40% OFF sale on Maybelline cosmetics so you could get this mascara for just under $5!<br />
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<b>My experience:</b> The very first thing I noticed about this mascara is that it has a very wet formula that takes a few minutes to completely dry. If you're not careful, you could end up with a bit of a mess on your eyelids. Fortunately, it dries without feeling flaky or crispy but does not give me that much volume like it is advertised to do. It actually gave me quite a bit of length, however, and sort of fans out my lashes. Because this is such a wet mascara, if you apply too much it can weigh your lashes down and make them stick together so I find that using only two coats is best.<br />
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<br />I do really enjoy the brush on this mascara. It's not too huge in the middle and the tapered end really helps with reaching all of my lashes. I can see myself liking this mascara more and more in the future after the formula has time to dry up just a smidgen and while It's not a mascara I would reach for when I want massive dramatic lashes, I like it for an every day use. I'd recommend this to anyone who doesn't mind wet formulas and is looking for a bit of length in their everyday mascara!<br />
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Most of the shades in this palette have a warm tone and lean towards a bronzey look. The only two matte shades are the browbone and eyelid colors on the left side which also happen to be the least pigmented. All of the other shades range from having a slight sheen to being very glittery and have that notorious, beautiful pigmentation that Wet n' Wild shadows are known to have.<br />
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The most interesting shade in this palette by far is the gold shade on the right. This is perhaps the truest gold shade I've ever seen in a shadow. Unfortunately, it also happens to have the most glitter and fall out. I tried to take a close up picture to show you the glitter in this shadow. It's not too chunky feeling but there is SO much fall out, I can definitely predict a huge mess if it's not used carefully and with a good primer.<br />
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Overall, this palette isn't as exciting as I thought it would be. The colors are beautiful and the quality is excellent for the price, but a lot of the shades are just too shimmery for my liking. If you prefer mattes, this probably won't be the palette for you. If you don't mind a little shimmer/glitter then I think you'd have a lot of fun experimenting with this!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16187468870644080815noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2248563326181107959.post-1712369856114118592014-04-07T21:57:00.002-04:002014-11-04T17:53:35.570-05:00My Current Favorite: Under Eye BrightenerHappy Monday everyone! Today is the second post in my "Current Favorite" series in which i tell you all about a product i'm loving at the moment and then give one away to a lucky reader! Last time I talked about an awesome mascara and today I'll be telling you about the <a href="http://www.maybelline.com/Products/Face-Makeup/Concealer/Dream-Lumi-Touch-Highlighting-Concealer.aspx?gclid=CNXo45TXz70CFchFMgodhSMAWA" target="_blank">Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Highlighting Concealer.</a><br />
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I've been using this highlighting pen for months now and I absolutely adore it. To apply, I simply turn the knob at the bottom which causes product to be dispensed onto the brush at the top. Then I dab it under my eyes, in my inner corners, under my eyebrows, on my cheekbones, and lightly blend it out with a small brush. I don't notice it settling into any fine lines - although I don't have very many - and it stays put almost all day.<br />
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The coverage with this product is just average. It does well with my dark circles which aren't very prominent but probably won't provide maximum coverage to someone with severe dark circles. That being said, I mainly rely on this pen for brightening. After applying it to my tired looking eyes in the morning I can immediately tell a huge difference. I look so much more fresh and awake without being dewy or shimmery considering this has a matte finish.<br />
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These pens come in a decent shade range with both yellow and pink undertones. As of right now, I own one in the shade Ivory and one in Radiant. I find that Ivory has a bit more coverage but Radiant is a pinky/peachy color which does a better job at counteracting blueish under eye circles.<br />
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Thanks so much for reading! Leave any questions down below and look back for more giveaways :)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16187468870644080815noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2248563326181107959.post-23963119347922041562014-03-25T01:52:00.000-04:002014-03-25T01:52:03.047-04:00Super Cheap Makeup Haul (Nothing over $3)Hello Lovelies! A few days ago I went into the city to hang out with a few friends with no intentions of buying any makeup but guess what happened? Hey, at least it was all very affordable and I'm really happy with what I picked up! Nothing was over $3, how crazy cool is that?!<br />
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The first store I went to was Target. From there I picked up the <a href="http://www.eyeslipsface.com/studio/lips/lip_balm/lip_exfoliator" target="_blank">e.l.f. Studio Lip Exfoliator</a> for $3 which I adore! This is my second time purchasing this product and there's no doubt I will again. </div>
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Next I went to Walgreens where I snagged this <a href="http://wnwbeauty.com/product.php?cid=15&pid=67&subid=25" target="_blank">Wet 'n Wild single eyeshadow</a> in Nutty for only $.69! It was originally $1 but they had some select shades on sale. As always, when referring to Wet 'n Wild, the pigmentation is gorgeous. </div>
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I also picked up this awesome De Beaute eyeshadow palette by Profusion for only $! I got the 02 palette, already own the 03 palette, and as far as I know there is only one other palette in this line.</div>
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The last product I stumbled upon at Walgreens was this <a href="http://www.eyeslipsface.com/elf/lips/lip_balm/lip_balm_tint" target="_blank">e.l.f Essential Lip Balm Tint</a> in the shade Nude. I have been looking for these everywhere and could not have been happier when I spotted them - especially being only $2!</div>
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3. "Hop" from one blog to the next using the Linky list and enter everyone else's giveaways!<br />
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2. You have to mention somewhere in your post that you are participating in this hop and direct them to this post so they can read the rules and participate if they'd like.<br />
3. Your prize can be anything as long as it is beauty, fashion, health, or lifestyle related. Cash, Amazon gift cards, Visa gift cards, etc. are all acceptable too.<br />
4. This giveaway hop is starting today and ending at midnight Eastern time on April 5th, however you can start your giveaway and end your giveaway any time you'd like just add the end date to your "name" on the Linky list if it's sooner than April 5th.<br />
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6. You do not have to participate in this hop to enter everyone's' giveaways.<br />
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For this hop, I'm going to be giving away either the <a href="http://napoleonperdis.com/usa/makeup/eyes/eye-pencils-liners/china-doll-gel-eyeliners.html" target="_blank">Napoleon Perdis China Doll Eyeliner</a> <b><span style="font-size: large;">or</span></b> a <a href="http://tartecosmetics.com/tarte-item-amazonian-butter-lipstick?gclid=CNiF4Iyysb0CFYFhMgodEToA_g" target="_blank">Tarte Amazonian Butter Lipstick</a>. Winner gets to choose their prize and the shade of lipstick if that is their choice. I love the look of a nice black eyeliner with a fun, bright lip for Spring! This is for US residents only - sorry international readers! Please add your giveaway to the Linky and hopefully we can continue this giveaway hop for years to come!
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I hear this primer being often compared with the Benefit POREfessional however, I actually find this to be very similar to the <a href="http://www.sephora.com/photo-finish-foundation-primer-P9889" target="_blank">Smashbox Photo Finish Primer</a> for a few reasons. The first being the texture and appearance of the products. Both are a clear, thick, almost gel-like texture with the Maybelline one being slightly more "slick" or "greasy" feeling. I also find the application and effects of these two to be comparable. They both do a great job at giving the face a very smooth, soft canvas for easier foundation application.<br />
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However, there are a few things that I would be cautious of when it comes to choosing the Maybelline primer. It does have a greasy feel to it as I mentioned earlier and I'm sure some people won't like the feel of this on their skin. Because of this, I do find that this primer does not make my foundation last any longer than it would without a primer. That being said, I don't find that it makes me more oily than normal.<br />
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As for the "pore erasing" aspect of this primer, I think it does an OK job. If a lot of product is applied in a concentrated area, it can diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. To demonstrate this, I applied a thick layer of this primer over the tip of my finger to show that it blurred the very fine lines.<br />
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In conclusion, this primer is a good, affordable way to get a smooth base for applying foundation. If applied carefully, it can slightly lessen the appearance of pores and fine lines, however, it does not prolong the wear of foundation and I do prefer the Benefit POREfessional and Smashbox Photo Finish to this.<br />
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-d_Jt8vokmDI/UyPgPohkNtI/AAAAAAAAAME/r-KybAiTWD4/s1600/Revlon+mascara.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-d_Jt8vokmDI/UyPgPohkNtI/AAAAAAAAAME/r-KybAiTWD4/s1600/Revlon+mascara.jpg" height="148" width="400" /></a>Today I'm excited to tell you guys about my favorite mascara at the moment, the <a href="http://www.revlon.com/Revlon-Home/Products/Eyes/Mascara/Revlon-Lash-Potion-Volume-Length-Mascara.aspx" target="_blank">Revlon Lash Potion</a>. This is both a volumizing and lengthening mascara that claims to have strengthening proteins. It can be found at most drugstores for anywhere around $5 to $9. I absolutely love this mascara because it makes my lashes look HUGE! It gives them decent length and a ton of volume. The formula is not too wet or too dry and the brush helps it stay clump-free for the first 3 coats. I get compliments almost every time I wear it and I'm so excited to give a tube away to one of you awesome readers.<br />
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I want you to keep in mind that mascaras are never going to work the same for everyone. One of the downsides of this mascara is that it can flake just a bit after wearing it for a long time. It also doesn't do a lot when it comes to separating lashes so if that's your favorite aspect of a mascara, you might want to skip out on this one! I'm also sad to say that this is a US only giveaway. I'm so sorry international readers! Otherwise, I hope you all enter this giveaway and look forward to seeing more in the future!<br />
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RENN4a7zdrc/UyNeM-AdEBI/AAAAAAAAALk/UHAzDnQJbeU/s1600/Nyx+foundation+swatch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RENN4a7zdrc/UyNeM-AdEBI/AAAAAAAAALk/UHAzDnQJbeU/s1600/Nyx+foundation+swatch.jpg" height="320" width="180" /></a>My only complaints about this product is the amount they give you and the longevity of it. For $11.99, they're giving you .85 oz. rather than the standard 1 oz. which doesn't sound too bad but for some reason I seem to be going through this foundation really fast. I've only had it for about two weeks yet it's already almost gone even though I don' use that much of it at once. Keeping in mind that this does not claim to be a long wearing foundation, I do notice it slightly breaking down towards the end of the day. It's nothing too extreme but I would warn people with super oily skin.</div>
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-V7Ad2u5XeBQ/UyNeGe5UqQI/AAAAAAAAALc/tNvcHVoEsoI/s1600/NYX+Foundation+swatch2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-V7Ad2u5XeBQ/UyNeGe5UqQI/AAAAAAAAALc/tNvcHVoEsoI/s1600/NYX+Foundation+swatch2.jpg" height="170" width="200" /></a>Aside from that, I really like this foundation. I love the coverage, i'd say it's medium to full, and the natural finish. I find that matte finishes can sometimes accentuate some of my dry areas or acne spots whereas this slightly more satin finish did not. I'd say NYX put out a pretty decent shade range with this foundation and I'd recommend it to anyone that doesn't have excessively oily skin.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16187468870644080815noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2248563326181107959.post-80127902702065917202014-03-13T01:40:00.002-04:002014-03-13T01:40:42.476-04:00Bioré Self Heating One Minute Mask Review<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fIA4ZUzgPB4/UyFC8JOru4I/AAAAAAAAAKM/ot42k7GJQvs/s1600/Biore+Charcoal+Mask+Box.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fIA4ZUzgPB4/UyFC8JOru4I/AAAAAAAAAKM/ot42k7GJQvs/s1600/Biore+Charcoal+Mask+Box.jpg" height="320" width="180" /></a>Hello Lovelies! Today i'm going to be telling you all about my experience with <a href="https://www.biore.com/en-US/dont-be-dirty/self-heating-one-minute-mask" target="_blank">Bioré's new face mask</a> that contains the ingredient which seems to be the newest trend - charcoal. And that's not the only thing intriguing about this mask! It claims to be "self heating" when activated with water and requires only one minute of your precious time. It also claims to open pores and melt away dirt and oil. Before you start thinking "sounds like a miracle!", let me get to some of the not-so-great aspects of this mask.<br />
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The first thing that disappointed me about this mask is the amount of product you are getting. The last thing I was expecting while opening the box is to see "single use" foil packets inside! They personally don't irritate me too much but I know some people just can't stand them. For some reason I got a free mask in mine but normally there are only 4 "single use" .25 oz packets. At a retail value of around $7-$9, that isn't a whole lot of product. The second thing I wasn't a huge fan of was the application itself. My face needs to be pretty wet in order to get the nice heating effect, but even then the mask has such a dry texture that it was hard for me to massage it evenly all over my face.<br />
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That being said, I do enjoy the effects of this mask. The heating property is very pleasant feeling and after washing it off, I notice that my pores seem slightly smaller. My face is left feeling fresh and clean with a slight tingling sensation. If the packaging doesn't bother you too much I would definitely recommend this to anyone with combination-oily skin. I don't have dry skin so I can't say for sure, however, I imagine that due to this mask's lack of moisture it might dry you out.<br />
Thanks so much for reading! Leave your questions down below! :)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16187468870644080815noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2248563326181107959.post-38207789155161057612013-02-18T14:40:00.002-05:002013-02-18T14:40:50.258-05:00My Introduction Hey guys! My name is Brittany and for the past couple of years I have been obsessed with makeup. I watch tons of "Beauty gurus" on YouTube and read their awesome blogs! I find myself often wishing that I too could let people know when I've found an amazing product or learned a helpful tip. So that's my not-so-exciting story on why I created this blog!<br /><br />My goal is to make my blog as helpful and as informative as possible. The content will mostly consist of: reviews, tips, savings, swatches, and any requests that you guys have on makeup, skincare, hair, tools, etc.! I will be posting mainly about drugstore products but there will also be some posts about higher-end products as well. I promise girls, I do my research! ;) and I've also had plenty of blogging experience thanks to my young adult fiction blog which you can look at <a href="http://brittanysfantasy.blogspot.com/">here.</a><br /><br />Thanks for listening! I hope you enjoy reading :)<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16187468870644080815noreply@blogger.com2