Concealer Review: e.l.f. 16HR Camo Concealer Matte Finish

e.l.f. 16HR Camo Concealer Matte Finish in Fair Beige

Availability: This retails anywhere from $6 - $7  and can be purchased at most drugstores that carry e.l.f. products as well as at amazon.com and elfcosmetics.com.

Would I buy this again?: Possibly, I'd like to try the hydrating version and compare.

What is it supposed to do?

Quoted from elfcosmetics.com:

What it is: A crease-resistant liquid concealer that provides a matte finish and full coverage for up to 16 hours.

Why you'll love it:Full-coverage concealer with a matte finish

16-hour wear time

Large doe foot applicator for an even and precise application

e.l.f. Shade Match Guarantee means you'll always find your perfect match

Key Ingredients:Avocado Oil

Kaolin Clay

Great for: Normal, Combination, Dry, and Oily skin

Nothing to see here—this full-coverage liquid concealer covers up blemishes and under-eye circles. The lightweight, highly pigmented formula corrects and perfects for a smooth, matte, crease-resistant finish that stays put for 16 hours straight.

All e.l.f. products are free from phthalates, parabens, nonylphenol ethoxylates, triclosan, triclocarban, and hydroquinone.

All e.l.f. products are cruelty free and vegan.

This product is made in a Fair-Trade Certified factory.

Does this come in any other shades than the one pictured above?

This comes in 25 shades.

What's the coverage/consistency like?

This has a medium-full to full, buildable coverage with a creamy consistency.

Does this have any beneficial ingredients in it?

Avocado Oil: Has hydrating and antioxidant properties.

Is this scented?

This has a very faint, paint-like scent that, frankly, I only notice if I'm smelling the applicator directly. 

What has my experience with the product been like?

So, I had a bit of a tough time shade matching this concealer as my local target doesn't have any mirrors in its makeup section so I kept having to run over to the clothes section. Additionally, I'm used to purchasing the lightest, or something among the lightest, shades in concealer so the lighter ones being too light was an unexpected surprise. I wanted to get the hydrating formula but the Light Beige there seemed a bit darker so I went with the matte just to be safe in terms of shade match. That being said, I think this might be a touch light for me until the dead of winter so I feel confident that if I get the hydrating formula it will probably match me just fine. Even though this is matte, I'd describe the finish as being natural and skin-like with a very low level radiance (that said, I use a luminous foundation on my face, which might be changing the finish of this a bit since I apply it over the foundation to conceal redness). It very much reminds me of my beloved Juvia's Place I Am Magic Concealer and I'm happy to have found a dupe. That being said, I disagree with its crease-resistant claims as it will crease under my eyes if I don't set it with anything.  

What do I use to apply the product? 

I apply this with  my memebox Artis dupe brush and my ring finger.

I feel like this review is as thorough as it gets but please let me know if you have any questions or comments. 

Disclaimer: I purchased this myself.

Primer Review: e.l.f. Halo Glow Liquid Filter

Today's review will be for the e.l.f. Halo Glow Liquid Filter in Fair.

Availability: This retails at $14 for 1.06 fl. oz. (31.5 mL). It is available at ulta.com, target.com, cvs.com, and walgreens.com along with select physical store locations that carry e.l.f. as well as at amazon.com and elfcosmetics.com. 

Would I buy this again?: Possibly, if I can find the lighter shades.

What is this product designed to address?

According to elfcosmetics.com:

What it is: A multi-purpose, liquid glow booster infused with hydrating ingredients to give your complexion a soft-focus social filter effect IRL.

Why you'll love it:Glowy makeup and skincare hybrid for dewy skin

Complexion looks healthy and more radiant

Liquid Filter can be worn 4 ways: alone, over or under makeup, mixed with foundation, or as a highlighter

Enriched with skin-loving ingredients like Squalane and Hyaluronic Acid

Glass container is recyclable

Now available in a range of 12 shades for even more skin tones and undertones

Ingredients:Squalane

Hyaluronic Acid

Finely milled powders

Great for: dry, oily, and combination skin

You asked, we glistened—our Halo Glow Liquid Filter is now available in 12 shades to suit a range of skin tones and undertones! This innovative complexion booster and skincare-makeup hybrid is infused with squalane and hyaluronic acid. The unique formula enhances the overall look of skin while imparting a soft-focus radiance. Wear on its own, under or over makeup; mix with your favorite foundation for a dewy finish or use as a highlighter to illuminate the high points of your face. Available in 12 flexible shades.

All e.l.f. products are free from phthalates, parabens, nonylphenol ethoxylates, triclosan, triclocarban, and hydroquinone.

All e.l.f. products are cruelty free and vegan.

This product is made in a Fair-Trade Certified factory.

Does it contain any special/beneficial ingredients?

Squalane: Helps skin retain hydration, has anti-inflammatory properties.

Sunflower Oil: Has hydrating properties.
Hyaluronic Acid: Helps attract water into skin and helps skin retain hydration.
Vitamin E: Has antioxidant properties.
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract:Helps skin retain moisture.

What is the texture like?

This has a slightly tacky, creamy feel to it. 

Is it scented?

This doesn't have a particularly discernable scent. 

My overall experience/comments on the product:

I purchased this because people compared it to the Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter, which has made it onto my favorites many times so we all know I love it! That being said, I find that in comparison, this is more pigmented vs the Charlotte Tilbury and therefore the shade I got is a bit too dark for me but was also the lightest that my local Target had in stock. I can make it work as primer but I'd prefer a closer shade match in the future. In terms of working as primer, this absolutely gives my skin a beautiful glow with a bit of sheer coverage - my foundation goes on top of this smoothly and lasts 8+ hours until I wash it off.

Please let me know if you have any questions or comments.

Disclaimer: I purchased this myself.

Love It Or Leave It; Review 2.0: ColourPop sage the day Pressed Powder Palette

Hello folksickles. As a makeup junkie and blogger you may have realized that I review a LOAD of eyeshadow palettes and I like to think of myself as being largely an eyeshadow junkie. In order to declutter a bit  I've decided to pick out a palette or series of eyeshadows for the month and have that be my monthly selection for those instances where I'm not doing a tutorial for the blog. Every month I'll do a recap on the eyeshadows - how I feel about them and whether I'll be keeping them or giving them away (and why :P) as well as if I think it's worth its price tag. 

ColourPop sage the day Pressed Powder Palette

You can find a look I did with the palette here. These are the looks I created this month:

So as you can see I created soft, smoky green looks with this palette. I really love the quality of this palette - the color payoff is excellent, the shadows are beautiful and they blend well. I have to be honest in that I have mixed feelings on this palette because when I do warmer toned looks with it, I absolutely love them; but when I do more cool-toned looks, I feel like they make me look washed out and zombie-like. I have decided to hang onto it for the time being. 

Please let me know if you have any questions or comments.

Disclaimer: I purchased this myself.

Mascara Review: COVERGIRL CLUMP CRUSHER Mascara

Alright folksickles...

Today I will be reviewing the COVERGIRL CLUMP CRUSHER Mascara.

Sans Mascara:

With Mascara:

Availability: This retails anywhere from about $9.50 - $15 and is generally available at drugstores (and their respective websites) that sell COVERGIRL. I cannot guarantee availability so you may want to call your local store ahead of time.

Would I buy this again?: Probably not.

Notes: This mascara comes in black and brown.

Let's go over what the mascara's supposed to do and what it actually does. According to covergirl.com: Enjoy beautiful lashes with this incredible no-clump mascara. COVERGIRL Clump Crusher Mascara by Lash Blast is a breakthrough in no clump mascara formula, offering 20x more volume and zero clumps. This no-clump mascara features an innovative double-sided brush with lash-loading and clump-combing zones to crush clumps.

Alright so I'm sure you can see from the photographs that this mascara certainly does give my lashes a boost in volume and isn't clumpy at all. I mean you know I'm all about the falsies but I actually really like the idea of this mascara if I was going for a more natural look as it makes my natural lashes look really nice. That being said, I personally like a mascara that gives more oomph to my lashes especially in terms of making them look longer and thicker while also not being clumpy. I didn't have any issues with this mascara flaking or smudging. 

Please let me know if you have any questions or comments. Thanks!

Disclaimer: I purchased this myself.

Toner Review: Green Pharmacy Green Tea and Tea Tree Oil Facial Toner

Hello folksickles. Today's review will be for Green Pharmacy Green Tea and Tea Tree Oil Facial Toner.

Availability: I am genuinely unsure if there is an online retailer that sells this product that ships it to the US. I apologize that I can't provide better information. I purchased this at a Russian-speaking pharmacy. 

Would I buy this again?: Possibly.

What is this product designed to address?

According to the bottle, this product is designed to hydrate all skin types. 

Does it contain any special/beneficial ingredients?

As translated by myself from the back of the bottle:

Green Tea: Has antioxidant properties; tones, and hydrates skin. 

Almond Oil: Has antibacterial and skin-soothing properties. 

What is the texture like?

I'd describe the texture as being watery. 

Is it scented?

This has a prominent green tea scent with the tea tree oil being quite subtle in the background.

My overall experience/comments on the product:
This toner leaves my skin feeling very soft and silky, kind of like a flower petal. I find that it sort of has a skin smoothing and softening effect. Overall I like the way that it makes my skin feel and I really like how it feels and smells. 

Please let me know if you have any questions or comments.

Disclaimer: I purchased this myself.

Love It Or Leave It; Review 2.0: ColourPop Rock On Pressed Powder Palette

Hello folksickles. As a makeup junkie and blogger you may have realized that I review a LOAD of eyeshadow palettes and I like to think of myself as being largely an eyeshadow junkie. In order to declutter a bit  I've decided to pick out a palette or series of eyeshadows for the month and have that be my monthly selection for those instances where I'm not doing a tutorial for the blog. Every month I'll do a recap on the eyeshadows - how I feel about them and whether I'll be keeping them or giving them away (and why :P) as well as if I think it's worth its price tag. 

ColourPop Rock On Pressed Powder Palette

You can find a look I did with the palette here. These are the looks I created this month:

So as you can see I created soft, neutral, and colorful looks with this palette. I really love the quality of this palette - the color payoff is excellent, the shadows are beautiful and they blend well. I've really enjoyed playing with this palette because I feel that it's got fall vibes and I was having a really good time wearing it. I love how versatile this is for a smaller palette, I can create more intense smoky colorful looks but I can also do really soft neutral looks. I have been absolutely loving using this palette and did not want to put it down!

Please let me know if you have any questions or comments.

Disclaimer: I purchased this myself.