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Makeup & Beauty Essentials
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items Elevate your beauty routine with our curated collection of Makeup & Beauty Essentials. This playlist features top-rated cosmetics, everyday must-haves, and beauty favorites designed to help you create looks you'll love. Each recommendation is tho...
So overall, this foundation is pretty decent, not perfect, but decent. The texture's a bit thick, and blending takes a little practice, but once you get the hang of it, it's not bad. What I liked most: it's lightweight once it's on, lasts a solid 12 ...
But honestly, it's not without flaws. It doesn't really cover dark spots, transfers a little, and oil control just isn't there, which feels a bit ironic since that's literally what it's supposed to be good at. SPF is also lower than I'd like. It's no...
As for the brand's claims, some hold up, some don't. Matte finish? Yes. Poreless look? Also yes. Skin does look better the more you use it, too. 24-hour wear, transfer-resistant, oil-free, and controls shine all day. None of these really matched my e...
If you want that matte, poreless finish and something that won't oxidize on you, this one's worth trying. Just don't expect it to hide dark spots or keep oil in check all day, because that's where it falls short.
But honestly, it's not without flaws. It doesn't really cover dark spots, transfers a little, and oil control just isn't there, which feels a bit ironic since that's literally what it's supposed to be good at. SPF is also lower than I'd like. It's no...
As for the brand's claims, some hold up, some don't. Matte finish? Yes. Poreless look? Also yes. Skin does look better the more you use it, too. 24-hour wear, transfer-resistant, oil-free, and controls shine all day. None of these really matched my e...
If you want that matte, poreless finish and something that won't oxidize on you, this one's worth trying. Just don't expect it to hide dark spots or keep oil in check all day, because that's where it falls short.
Revlon ColorStay Makeup for Combination/Oily Skin SPF 15 - Medium Beige 240, Longwear Foundation 1 fl oz
So I finally tried the YNM Cream Matte Lipstick in Berry Smoothie and ngl I'm kinda into it. The packaging first, it's this pop up tube thing, you press a button and it pops out then twist to get the lipstick up. Feels way more premium than I thought...
The color in the tube looks kinda red/orange but once it's actually on it turns into this really pretty berry shade. Honestly this might be my favorite shade tbh, if you tap it on lightly it kinda blends into your natural lip color, so pretty. But I'...
Application was smooth too, no dragging, no patchy bits, just glides right on which is nice bc some matte lipsticks feel like sandpaper lowkey.
Texture is creamy going on but dries down matte, not sticky at all. It does get a little drying after a while but that's just matte lipsticks in general so can't really complain about that specifically. Big plus tho, zero transfer on my teeth or my c...
Wear time is decent, not gonna last you all day all day but it holds up through a meal or two before you need to touch up. Tube's a bit chunky if you're used to slim lipsticks so heads up if you're trying to fit it in a small bag, otherwise it's fine...
One thing tho, the actual amount of product inside feels kinda small for the price, so it's a bit on the pricey side. But honestly the quality makes up for it so I don't mind too much.
Oh also it's made in Korea and you can kinda tell, formula and packaging both feel pretty thought out. Overall pretty color, comfy to wear, just don't expect it to survive 10 hours straight and you'll be happy with this one.
The color in the tube looks kinda red/orange but once it's actually on it turns into this really pretty berry shade. Honestly this might be my favorite shade tbh, if you tap it on lightly it kinda blends into your natural lip color, so pretty. But I'...
Application was smooth too, no dragging, no patchy bits, just glides right on which is nice bc some matte lipsticks feel like sandpaper lowkey.
Texture is creamy going on but dries down matte, not sticky at all. It does get a little drying after a while but that's just matte lipsticks in general so can't really complain about that specifically. Big plus tho, zero transfer on my teeth or my c...
Wear time is decent, not gonna last you all day all day but it holds up through a meal or two before you need to touch up. Tube's a bit chunky if you're used to slim lipsticks so heads up if you're trying to fit it in a small bag, otherwise it's fine...
One thing tho, the actual amount of product inside feels kinda small for the price, so it's a bit on the pricey side. But honestly the quality makes up for it so I don't mind too much.
Oh also it's made in Korea and you can kinda tell, formula and packaging both feel pretty thought out. Overall pretty color, comfy to wear, just don't expect it to survive 10 hours straight and you'll be happy with this one.
YNM Cream Matte Lipstick – Berry Smoothie | Long Lasting Velvet Finish, Full Coverage & Moisturizing, 0.19 Fl Oz
Didn't expect to like this as much as I do. Grabbed this because I was tired of my eye makeup remover leaving my under eyes all red and irritated. My skin gets annoyed pretty easily so I was a little skeptical at first but wow, this thing melts throu...
Texture is like a balm but turns into an oil the second you massage it on dry skin. I usually go in with a dime size amount, work it into my whole face including my lids, then add a splash of water to turn it milky before rinsing off. Comes off clean...
What surprised me most is how hydrated my skin feels right after. Usually cleansers leave my face tight but this one actually leaves it soft, almost like I just put on a light moisturizer.
I do this as step one before my actual face wash and it's made double cleansing feel way less like a chore. Sometimes I follow up with a swipe of micellar water just to make sure everything's off, especially around my lashline. Also a tiny bit goes s...
Not gonna lie, scooping it out with my fingers every time kinda bugs me, so I switched to using a small spatula instead just to keep things clean. If I use too much at once it does feel a bit greasy though, so less is definitely more here.
Price wise this beats a lot of the pricier cleansing balms out there by a mile. Already repurchased and it's replaced my old makeup remover for good.
Texture is like a balm but turns into an oil the second you massage it on dry skin. I usually go in with a dime size amount, work it into my whole face including my lids, then add a splash of water to turn it milky before rinsing off. Comes off clean...
What surprised me most is how hydrated my skin feels right after. Usually cleansers leave my face tight but this one actually leaves it soft, almost like I just put on a light moisturizer.
I do this as step one before my actual face wash and it's made double cleansing feel way less like a chore. Sometimes I follow up with a swipe of micellar water just to make sure everything's off, especially around my lashline. Also a tiny bit goes s...
Not gonna lie, scooping it out with my fingers every time kinda bugs me, so I switched to using a small spatula instead just to keep things clean. If I use too much at once it does feel a bit greasy though, so less is definitely more here.
Price wise this beats a lot of the pricier cleansing balms out there by a mile. Already repurchased and it's replaced my old makeup remover for good.
e.l.f. SKIN Holy Hydration Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm – Hydrating Face Cleanser & Makeup Remover with Hyaluronic Acid
I wasn't expecting to like this DHC cleansing oil as much as I do. I was skeptical at first, like the idea of rubbing oil all over your face to get clean sounds weird right, but it just works. One or two pumps and my entire face of makeup, including ...
What I love most is that it doesn't leave my skin feeling stripped or tight after. I have combination skin that leans sensitive and this has never once broken me out or irritated me, which feels like a small miracle for a facial oil. It's unscented t...
I use it as the first step in my double cleanse and it makes such a difference. Skin feels soft, calm, and actually clean instead of stripped. A little goes a long way too so one bottle lasts forever, I'm talking months even with daily use.
Only downside for me, my eyes get a little stingy sometimes when I'm removing eye makeup with it, so I try not to get too close to my lash line. And on days my skin is already feeling dry I skip it and just use a gentle cleanser instead.
Still, this is probably my most repurchased skincare product at this point. Does the job, doesn't wreck my skin, and I always come back to it.
What I love most is that it doesn't leave my skin feeling stripped or tight after. I have combination skin that leans sensitive and this has never once broken me out or irritated me, which feels like a small miracle for a facial oil. It's unscented t...
I use it as the first step in my double cleanse and it makes such a difference. Skin feels soft, calm, and actually clean instead of stripped. A little goes a long way too so one bottle lasts forever, I'm talking months even with daily use.
Only downside for me, my eyes get a little stingy sometimes when I'm removing eye makeup with it, so I try not to get too close to my lash line. And on days my skin is already feeling dry I skip it and just use a gentle cleanser instead.
Still, this is probably my most repurchased skincare product at this point. Does the job, doesn't wreck my skin, and I always come back to it.
DHC Deep Cleansing Oil 6.7oz – Gentle Makeup Remover & Facial Oil Cleanser, Unclogs Pores, Fragrance-Free & Residue-Free