by VioletLeBeaux | Nov 26, 2011 | Beauty, Review
Lash Me Type 2 Eyelash Glue
Price: $7.95 at the chemist I used to get it from
Obtained: Bought
Thoughts:
I’ve been using this glue for around 3 years now and it’s still a favorite. I have had severe allergies to lash glues in the past and I use this one exclusively now as I know I’m not allergic and I’m too scared to try others in case I have another reaction.
In my experience there are two types of lash glues, the PVA-ish ones and the epoxy-ish ones.The epoxy-ish ones are gummy and quite hard to clean off the lashes while the PVA-ish ones are stretchy and can be pulled off a lash band generally in one string. This is a PVA-ish one and I much prefer it to the epoxy-ish ones because I find I can re-use lashes for much longer without worrying about damaging them while cleaning.
This glue comes out white and dries clear, it takes a little while to dry and while most glues need to go tacky before you apply lashes I find it’s easier to apply lashes and press in for a few seconds with this.
Overall I like this glue and the whole not causing me a reaction definitely helps my opinion of it 😉
Would I buy Lash Me Type 2 Eyelash Glue again: Yes.
Disclaimer: All reviews are my honest opinions whether product was provided for review or bought. I am not an expert, just a girl who likes beauty products. Click here to read about my personal preferences or for more information on “Currently Using” mini review posts. Click here for my Editorial and Ethics Policy.
by VioletLeBeaux | Nov 25, 2011 | Beauty, Review
Lip Smackers Strawberry Detangler Spray
Price: $4.99 at Priceline
Obtained: Bought
Thoughts:
I love strawberry Lipsmackers, they smell amazing. So when I saw this at Priceline I figured I’d give it a try because having hair that smells like strawberry Lipsmacker would be AWESOME.
Unfortunately it’s pretty terrible at detangling my hair, I found it was harder to brush out knots than without it. It smells so damn good though, I took to using it as a hair perfume rather than a detangler. It’s super cheap at $5 for a huge bottle so worth it just for the smell. It may be that it just doesn’t work well with my mess of frizzy hair and would work fine with thinner straight hair, not sure and I’m too distracted by the smell to test it on a friend 😉
Would I buy Lip Smackers Strawberry Detangler Spray again: Not as a detangler, I might for the smell but the bottle is so big that I doubt I’ll need to.
Disclaimer: All reviews are my honest opinions whether product was provided for review or bought. I am not an expert, just a girl who likes beauty products. Click here to read about my personal preferences or for more information on “Currently Using” mini review posts. Click here for my Editorial and Ethics Policy.
by VioletLeBeaux | Nov 24, 2011 | Beauty, Review
Nivea Visage Daily Essentials Gentle Facial Cleansing Wipes
Price: Around $7 per pack
Obtained: Gift bag
Thoughts:
This version is designed specially for dry and sensitive skin. Testing them against the regular version in the same range, these ones have a stronger smell which I found a bit odd because usually sensitive skin products aren’t scented. They smell like make up remover and are fairly similar to baby wipes. They take a bit of effort to get eye make up off and while they do work they also take a bit more of rubbing than my regular remover so that negates the fact that they are for sensitive skin. While they were very convenient I think I will stick to regular liquid make up remover and it involves less rubbing.
Would I buy Nivea Cleansing Wipes again: From a convenience point I would but for sensitive skin I prefer regular make up remover as it requires less rubbing and therefore less chance of irritation.
Disclaimer: All reviews are my honest opinions whether product was provided for review or bought. I am not an expert, just a girl who likes beauty products. Click here to read about my personal preferences or for more information on “Currently Using” mini review posts. Click here for my Editorial and Ethics Policy.
by VioletLeBeaux | Nov 23, 2011 | Beauty, Review
Nivea Visage Daily Essentials Fragrance Free Facial Cleansing Wipes
Price: Around $7 per pack
Obtained: Sent by PR
Thoughts:
These are free from perfume, alcohol, colour and oil and also suitable for sensitive eyes apparently which I like as my eyes are very sensitive. They smell like moisturiser and have a bumpy texture that helps to remove make up fairly easily. Out of the packet they feel very wet and leave a nice moisturised feeling which is nice.
Compared to the sensitive skin version of the same range these ones smell better. I tested it against the sensitive version on my arm and found this one needed more rubbing to remove liquid eyeliner and left my arm a little red from rubbing while the sensitive one didn’t.
Overall I’m not a big fan of make up wipes in general because I don’t think they are cost effective but they are quite convenient so I would probably keep using them.
Would I buy Nivea Cleansing Wipes again: Yes.
Disclaimer: All reviews are my honest opinions whether product was provided for review or bought. I am not an expert, just a girl who likes beauty products. Click here to read about my personal preferences or for more information on “Currently Using” mini review posts. Click here for my Editorial and Ethics Policy.
by VioletLeBeaux | Nov 22, 2011 | Beauty, Review
Epically Epic Soap Co. Yellow Cake Perfume Oil
Price: Shop owner is on maternity leave at the moment but last time I was browsing I think they were around $6-ish. I will update once I find a solid price.
Obtained: Gift
Thoughts:
Oh my god this the the most delicious smell in the universe. It really smells like cake… like really… like I put it on and James asks where I got cake from and where his is… really. Food smells like this in perfume really shouldn’t be allowed because every time I put it on I immediately crave cake. There’s not a huge amount I can say about it other than… it really smell like cake and if you want to smell like cake you should try it out. The price point is good, it feels very nice on the skin and is absorbed nice and quick. The smell hangs around but is not overpowering.
Etsy store if you want to take a look: http://www.etsy.com/shop/EpicallyEpicSoap
Would I buy Yellow Cake Perfume Oil again: Absolutely, I’m looking forward to buying the other flavours she sells as well as trying out the lip glosses if I get any Christmas money this year!
Disclaimer: All reviews are my honest opinions whether product was provided for review or bought. I am not an expert, just a girl who likes beauty products. Click here to read about my personal preferences or for more information on “Currently Using” mini review posts. Click here for my Editorial and Ethics Policy.
by VioletLeBeaux | Nov 15, 2011 | Beauty, Review
Montagne Jeunesse Anti Stress Peel-Off Masque
Price: $3.50 per mask
Obtained: Bought
Thoughts:
I’ve been using these since I was around 15 years old and my friend and I had a girls trip to Brisbane for a concert. This peel off one is my favorite that I’ve tried, partially because it feels nice and partially because it’s fun to peel off 😉
It’s very soothing going on and feels very cool, I probably wouldn’t use it in Winter though because the cooling sensation might be too much. There’s a lot in a packet so if you wanted to be frugal you could probably get two uses out of it.
The formula is a runny gel which makes application a bit messy. Once it’s on it feels soothing and I found it easy to relax, don’t glob it on too thick though otherwise you’ll spend the whole time thinking it’s running down your face! After it dries in around 20 min you just peel the whole thing off. Ive used these many times and for some reason it never dries around my cheeks so I end up just washing that off after. When it peels off it’s supposed to take a bunch of gunk with it and it does leave me with very smooth skin. So yes it does the job, it’s an average price for Aus and my skin feels nice and relaxed.
Would I buy Montagne Jeunesse Anti Stress Peel-Off Masque again: Yes, I buy them every few months as a treat.
Disclaimer: All reviews are my honest opinions whether product was provided for review or bought. I am not an expert, just a girl who likes beauty products. Click here to read about my personal preferences or for more information on “Currently Using” mini review posts. Click here for my Editorial and Ethics Policy.
