Beauty Product Reviews
Cosmetic Warrior really is a Warrior for my face!
(I copied this from the review on my blog: <a href='http://theartofawkward96.blogspot.com' rel='nofollow' target='_blank'>theartofawkward96.blogspot.com</a>) If y'all do not know anything about my skin (FAQ), know that it is oily, acne prone, and sensitive. I have tried every remedy that I have read about in magazines, online, seen on YouTube, etc. The problem is, none of them have worked on my skin. It either is too gentle and does not combat the acne and oiliness, it is really awesome on my oil and acne but makes my face hurt, it just breaks me out, or does nothing. None of these are ideal. I need something that will really work on my oiliness, acne (and scarring, if possible), and still be sensitive enough for my skin. I think I have found the product!
LUSH has nine Fresh Face Masks. This is the only one I have tried thus far, but it is a life saver. It does not get rid of all of my spots, that is what acne-specific products are for, but it gets rid of most of them. Also, in a short amount of time. I use this every night because it is gentle while still being effective. Unfortunately, the smell is a bit off putting, however, if you can get over that, it does wonders. I am on my second pot of it and I will continue to repurchase it.
The instructions say to put on a fairly thick, even coat. Do not worry about using too much. There is more in the tub than you think. There are little chunks of what I would assume are garlic peels which can sometimes make it a little tricky to apply evenly. This can be solved by running a little bit of warm water over your fingers and lightly patting over the affected area. Leave it on for 5-10 minutes, NO MORE. If it is left on for more than ten minutes, the mask will have the reverse effect and break the skin out and irritate it. I try to stay closer to the 5-7 minute range. Then, wash it off with warm water, using a cleanser if necessary, apply any other topical treatments and head to bed. The next day, you should see an improvement in skin clarity. My skin has. There are fewer breakouts, less oil (for the most part), and my hyperpigmentation has been lightened. There was a three day gap between finishing my first tub and getting my second, but in that time period of not using it I got six new zits. Not cool.
So, if you need a heavy duty mask for skin like mine, I would thoroughly recommend the LUSH "Cosmetic Warrior" Fresh Face Mask. It retails at $6.95 per tub, lasts for approximately 21 days, and is available in stores. Hope you decide to pick one up!
Fantastic
This palette was the first "real" high end palette I bought. I had a couple of smaller ones that were given as gifts, though. This is incredible. Naked 1 is my recommendation for anyone just starting into makeup, or someone who just appreciates a good natural eye. It does have warmer colors, in comparison to Naked 2, however, I believe this is one of the most versatile of all the Nakeds (1-3 and Basics). It has a couple of matte shades, I wish it had one more. But the rest are buttery smooth and absolutely true to pan color. This is an excellent price, too. It is $52, but it contains twelve full sized shadows, a brush, and a mini primer potion. The equivalent price would be approximately $254. The shadows last forever and the brush is well made. I applaud Urban Decay for this palette because it has held up and the shades last forever, I have only used up three of them and I use it all the time.
Absolutely Incredible!
This eyeshadow is incredible. It is soft and buttery with some intense pigmentation! I have this in the shade Diamond Lil and it is one of my all time favorite eyeshadows! It is so versatile. It is a great lid color, crease color, or liner. The shade is bluish/greenish/goldeny taupey brown. It will pull certain shades depending on the other shadows it is paired <a href='http://with.It' rel='nofollow' target='_blank'>with.It</a> also lasts all day without creasing! I love it! It has become one of my favorite eyeshadows!
Glossy not sticky
This is one of my favorite lip glosses! I love that it is smooth and not sticky/heavy on the lips. I love the giant shade variety. From diamond, to metallic, to star shine! These are some of the best lip glosses on the market! I will continually repurchase! They last a long time too! Love love love!
Very shiny!
This is great for a bit of color but not too much! It is super glossy! This is not a balm though. My lips (very dry) still need additional moisture. I prefer these sort of products in tubes, however, that did not stop me from using up mine. I got the one in Delectable (a red) and loved it!
Good blush!
I actually have five of these blushes (palette form) in Radiant Peach, Pink Kiss, Nude Rose, Fresh Plum, and True Sand. These have lovely pigmentation and are very smooth on the skin. They do not look powdery. However, I do not like that they do not stay as long as I would like. I do have oily skin, though. So if you have dry or more normal skin this would be a great blush for you. If you have combo skin, this could work for you if you're more oily on your T-Zone than your cheeks.