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Product Review: MAC Gently Off Eye & Lip Makeup Remover

June 3, 2016 By in Beauty, Product Reviews Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , 46 Comments

Product Review MAC Gently Off Eye and Lip Makeup Remover Image

I got my hands on this MAC Gently Off Eye and Lip Makeup Remover some weeks ago, and I have used it quite a few times now. If you have been reading my product reviews posts, you will know all about my obsession with makeup remover products, and how I struggle to find the ones that do the job quickly and effectively. Well, purchasing this product was for me to see if the almighty MAC Gently Off Eye and Lip Makeup Remover, would do the job.

But I made a huge mistake. I did not read the product description correctly before purchasing. I thought it would be great for the entire face as well but it is not. It is mainly for the eyes and the lips. So learn from my mistake, and go through the entire product description twice before purchasing.

Here is what MAC has to say about this makeup remover:

Oil and water do mix, for twice the impact – just shake. A dual-phase, easy-does-it formula that sweeps off even tenacious waterproof mascara and lip colour. Absolutely gentle; suitable for all skin types. It comes with soothing cucumber extract and Damascus Rose flower water to refresh. No need to rinse.

 

MAC Gently Off Eye and Lip Makeup Remover

 

Here are my thoughts on this product:

PROS

  1. I love the coral colour. It looks amazing on my white dressing table.
  2. It is a very gentle product. So no stings at all, even if a tiny bit gets into your eyes.
  3. It smells amazing.
  4. It takes off eye makeup after a few applications depending on how heavy your eye makeup was. It also wipes off any lip makeup with little effort.
  5. It is great for all skin types.
  6. Many departmental stores stock MAC products, so they are easy to find both online and in stores.

CONS

  1. You have to remember to shake it before using it, so the oil and water can mix.
  2. It is expensive at £16 for a 100ml bottle, for just wiping makeup off the eyes and lips. It is more budget friendly to go for a face wash or cleanser that will wipe off the entire face.
  3. The packaging like the MAC Fix+ is quite flimsy. It is very difficult to get it open. I think I should just stop purchasing MAC products that come in this push-twist bottle. I find them hard work.

Overall, I would not recommend this product. If I read the product description properly, I won’t have bought it. I won’t be buying this particular product again but I am still crazily in love with MAC.

What are your thoughts? Do tell..

 

 

Product Review: Estée Lauder Makeup Brush Cleaner

April 12, 2016 By in Beauty, Product Reviews Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 44 Comments

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I recently came across this Estée Lauder Makeup Brush Cleaner some weeks and I was eager to try it on my makeup brushes. I aim to clean my makeup brushes once a month, or every 6 weeks. I hardly wear makeup during the week, so I don’t see why I should clean my makeup brushes every week as recommended by the professionals.

I have used MAC Brush Cleanser religiously for years, so when my last bottle ran out, I was happy to try another brand, and Estée Lauder came to mind. One of my beauty resolutions for the year is to try out as many beauty brands as possible, so I am happy I am going ahead with it. I got this bottle from Debenhams, and I am loving it so far.

This professional makeup brush cleaner promises to gently and thoroughly clean, sanitise and condition makeup brushes, both natural and synthetic.

How the brush cleaner works –

Dampen it, then apply Estée Lauder Makeup Brush Cleanser to brush hair. Use your fingers to work into a lather.
Rinse well, then blot excess water with a paper towel and reshape the brush.
Lay brush flat to dry. Place at edge of table or counter with bristles pointing out to air-dry completely. Avoid drying upright, which can cause bristles to spread and handles to crack.

 

Well I put makeup brush cleaner to test, and here are my thoughts:

 

PROS

  1. It is super affordable. A 235ml bottle goes for £12.
  2. I love the packaging. It comes with a spray head, which makes application easy, and avoids unnecessary spillage.
  3. It cleans the brushes throughly. My makeup brushes, especially the foundation and concealer brushes, were in desperate need of a good clean, and this Estée Lauder makeup brush cleaner fulfilled all its brushes. My brushes looked brand new after a good few sprays of this Estée makeup brush cleaner.
  4. This product is easily accessible at Boots, Debenhams, House of Fraser, Amazon, and Estée Lauder.co.uk

Estee Lauder Brush Makeup Cleaner Image

 

CONS

None

I can’t fault this product at all. I will defintely be buying it again, and I recommende it to all the makeup lovers out there. This Estée Makeip Brush Cleaner will leave your bushes looking and feeling brand new. It does it says it would do on the pack.

 

Have you tried this product before? What are your thoughts? Which makeup brush cleaner do you swear by? Drop me a comment, let’s chat.

Thanks for reading and have a nice day.

 

Product Review: MAC Pro Longwear Concealer

April 8, 2016 By in Beauty Tags: , , , , , , , , , , 35 Comments

Hey ladies..It is Friday, and I have another MAC product to review. This time it is all about the Pro Longwear Concealer.

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I only started using a concealer regularly in 2013, believe it or not. I still remember the day I went makeup shopping with a friend, we popped into The Body Shop, and she introduced me to her All in One Concealer, and I was stuck on it since day. It was only recently I decided to try another brand, that is how I came across this MAC Pro Longwear Concealer and I have fallen helplessly in love with it.

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This product is a lightweight fluid concealer that provides medium to full coverage with a comfortable, natural matte finish. Colour-true formula lasts up to 15 hours. Helps conceal and correct the look of under-eye circles, and discolorations. Comes in a clear glass vial with a matte black pump.

I have used this concealer for quite a while now and I have quite a lot to say about it. Here are my thoughts:

PROS

  1. This concealer is very long-lasting. It stays on all day.
  2. It has great coverage. I use the NW 15 shade, and it covers scars, blemishes, and skin pigmentation perfectly.
  3. It comes in 16 shades, so there is a concealer for every one. Here are the shades for reference -Neutral Warm: NW15, NW20, NW25, NW30, NW35, NW40, NW45, NW50 and Neutral Cool : NC15, NC20, NC25, NC30, NC35, NC42, NC45, NC50
  4. It dries and sets pretty quickly, blending in beautifully with the MAC Matchmaster Foundation.
  5. It is great for my combination skin.
  6. No creases at all.
  7. The pump makes it easy to apply, and it is easy to control the amount that gets out as well, as you will be needing only a tiny bit most times.
  8. I love the matte finish this concealer creates.
  9. Oil, talc and paraben free, which is fantastic.

CONS

  1. The bottle is quite small, only 9ml, and it costs £17.50, so it is quite pricey.
  2. No SPF but you can get away with it if you use other beauty/skin products that do have some form of SPF.

I will be buying this MAC Pro Longwear Concealer again, and I recommend this product to any woman in need of a reliable concealer. This product is like magic in a little bottle. It is worth every penny, and it will definitely change the way you apply your makeup.

What do you think of product? Have you tried it before? What concealer are you loving at the moment?

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