Loreal Magic Perfecting Base Review

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Feb 272013
 

Loreal perfecting base I purchased the Loreal Magic Perfecting Base last month when I saw it on sale at Kroger’s grocery store.  I’ve had my eye on this primer since 2011 when I saw my friend and fellow Makeup Artist Jennifer use it for a photoshoot.  The reason I hadn’t purchased it sooner is because it was a bit pricey.  Before last month, I hadn’t seen it cheaper than about $13.  That’s a lot to me, for a drugstore primer that I haven’t used before.

Loreal Primer on Krogers shelfHere’s a picture of it on sale at Kroger’s.  I started to get 2 of them, but since I hadn’t used it before, I decided to wait and try it out first.  I ended up waiting too long to try it and by the time I went back, the sale was over. :-(  I’m not sure why it was a close out sale because the product hasn’t been discontinued.  I even checked the packaging and it was the same as the ones that were regular priced.

Loreal Primer openedHere it is opened.  I like that it’s a pale pink color.  So cute and feminine. ;-p

Loreal Primer on handHere it is on my hand.  The consisitency is similiar to a thick gel.  When rubbed into the skin, it just melts and provides a barrier between your skin and the product. It feels similar to MAC Matte gel, but a bit thicker.

Overall, it’s not a bad product, especially for less than $7.  I wouldn’t say it’s the best primer I’ve ever used in my life, but I can tell the difference between wearing it versus when I don’t wear a primer at all.  My makeup blends better and my skin is definitely smoother.  I didn’t notice that much of a difference as far as controlling oil, but I don’t think this product is even geared towards absorbing oil so I can’t hold that against it.  Again, I’ll say I can notice a difference when I wear it versus nothing, but I do have to blot a few times throughout the day. I’m proud to report it didn’t leave a white film so it’s safe for women of color to wear without appearing ashy. *whew*

Even though I do like the color ( my favorite colors are pink and purple.)  I don’t like the jar.  I’d rather squeeze or pump out my primer.  Yes, I know with jars, you’re able to get all of your money’s worth by scraping everything out, but I prefer tubes and pumps because they’re more sanitary.  Unless I find it on sale, I probably wouldn’t buy it again.

Alcone Make-Off Wipes Review

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Jul 292012
 

If you’ve been following me for a while, you know that I’ve been on a never ending search for the perfect make up remover wipes.  So far Pond’s Original wipes have consistently been my favorite. 

I FINALLY got my hands on the Alcone Make-Off Wipes at IMATS LA.  I have heard soooo many great things about them.  I’ve been intrigued for years after 1st learning about them from Erin of Scandalous Beauty.Check out the size of this wipe.  It’s like a face towel.  I LOVE IT!!!

So what are my thoughts? I like them.  The only cons I have are the fragrance (which after using them for a while doesn’t bother me as much), the claim of all makeup being removed with only 1 wipe ( I need 2 which is good…but still needed more than 1) and the accessibility barrier ( I can only get them online or at trade shows).

These are the softest wipes I’ve ever used.  They feel absolutely wonderful on my face. Every single one of these wipes is moist.  Definitely a benefit of them being individually wrapped. My face feels clean without feeling dry.  I recently used them on one of my clients and she was very pleased.  I purchased the 80 pack.  Wish I would’ve bought more.  I didn’t want to get too many though since I had never used them.

Overall I’m pleased with them and I will buy more. Have you tried these wipes?  What are your thoughts?

Simple Cleansing Facial Wipes Review

 Klout, make up remover, skin care, wipes  5 Responses »
Apr 092012
 

I received these wipes as a Klout Perk. As you know from my many cleansing wipes posts, I’m a huge fan of wipes. They’re so convenient.
I also received a moisturizer that I’ll review in another post.

So what are my thoughts about the Simple Cleansing Facial Wipes? I don’t care for them.  I’ll finish the pack because I don’t want them to go to waste, but I’m not pleased with them nor would I purchase them.  One of my biggest issues with wipes is them not being wet enough.  I know that sometimes when you get a new pack of wipes (except for my trusty Ponds wipes) the first few may be a little damp, but not wet but these seemed barely moist. I also didn’t like that it took 5 wipes for me to get my face clean.  Even by the 5th wipe, it still wasn’t wet. It was just damp.  :-(  On a good note, They didn’t burn my face, lips, or eyes.

The texture reminds of me of the Neutrogena wipes. They’re pretty sturdy and soft.  I’m sure they’d feel even better if they were actually wet.

Have you tried these? If so, what were your thoughts.

 

Noxema Clean Moisture Makeup Removal Cloths

 H.E.B., Inexpensive Products, make up remover, wipes  1 Response »
Feb 202012
 

And the search continues for another brand of makeup remover wipes. This time I tried Noxema Clean Moisture Makeup Removal Cloths.  They were on sale at H.E.B. Grocery Store for $1 off.  Which brought them down to $2.89.

I’ve never seen or heard about these before.  I’m not sure how long they’ve been around.  I figured since there were pretty inexpensive, it couldn’t hurt to give them a try.

So what are my conclusions?  They’re okay.  There’s a fragrance but it’s not too strong.  I noticed that my skin felt smooth, refreshed, and hydrated.  There was no burning on my eyes, face, or lips.  I don’t care for the texture of the wipe.  It feels very flimsy.  I do like the fact that they were moist and removed my make up with 2 wipes.   I’d only buy these again if they were on sale and I was out of my favorite Ponds wipes.  Overall, I’m glad I purchased them to find out I have another inexpensive option out there.

Have you ever heard of the Noxema Makeup Removal Cloths?  If so, have you tried them?  I’d love to hear your thoughts about them.

Make Up Remover Wipes…The search continues with Kroger’s Grocery Store Pt 1.

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Dec 282011
 

I’ve posted a few times on make up remover wipes and how I’m still on the hunt for the perfect ones.  So far, the Ponds Towelettes above are my favorite.  To get more info on my experiences with make up remover wipes you can check here,  here, and here. :-)

My latest experiment was with Mirra Renew Exfoliating Cleansing Cloths and the generic Kroger Make-Up Remover Cleansing Towelettes. I purchased both of these from Kroger’s Grocery Store.

On the left are the Kroger Brand Make-Up Remover Wipes and on the right are the Mirra Cleansing Cloths

In this post I’ll focus on the Mirra Wipes.  I’ll cover the generic Kroger Brand wipes in Part 2 of this review.

The smooth remover side

The exfoliating side

I purchased these wipes for $2.99. In all honesty, I only tried these because the Ponds wipes were not on sale and they cost $5.49.  I know that they were cheaper at Target but didn’t have time to go there.  I figured for only $2.99, it was worth a try.  At least I’d have another topic to blog about. :-)

So what were my thoughts on the Mirra Renew Exfoliating Cleansing Cloths?

I didn’t like them and won’t be buying them again.  I’m very glad I only spent $2.99.  The idea of having a 3-n-1 cloth (removing make up, cleansing skin, and exfoliating) was so promising. In actuality, it didn’t live up to the promises.  My skin didn’t really feel clean until using about 4 of the wipes.  They aren’t as wet as I’d like my wipes to be.  Even towards the middle of the pack, they still aren’t moist enough.  The pack that I bought had cucumber & Green Tea + Vitamins, C, E, & B Complex.  I can’t say that I noticed any benefits from these ingredients.  The Cucumber & Green Tea fragrance was a bit stronger than I am comfortable with.

I will make note that when removing my eye make up, after a couple of wipes my eyes burned. ( I used the soft side of course)  When removing my lip color, however my lips didn’t burn like they did with the Philosophy wipes.  *whew* These wipes did have an unpleasant taste though. :-(  The exfoliating side is a bit harsher than I expected and due to the wipes not being wet, it quickly becomes uncomfortable.  After using these wipes and then using my Clarisonic with my African Black Soap, there was quite a bit of make up on my brush.  When I used my Clinique Clarifying Lotion afterwards, I could still see make up on the cotton ball. :-(  When I use Ponds, M.A.C., and Neutrogena wipes, I don’t notice this. On average I used 3-5 Mirra wipes get my make up off.  I’d prefer to use no more than 2.

For Part 2 of this review, please click here. :-)

Urban Decay Clean and Sober

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Nov 172011
 

A couple of months ago I purchased Urban Decay Clean and Sober make up remover during a huge website sale the company was having in August.  I was excited because it was on sale for like $3.  It’s original price is $18.

I thought it was a cleanser in which you use water to make it lather and then rinse it off.  This was not the case.  It’s a product where you would use cotton balls or a tissue to wipe off your make up.  After discovering this, I thought it would be a great eye make up remover.  Nope, not at all.  Clean and Sober make up remover burned my eyes.   I was hoping this was going to be a cheaper alternative to my beloved Neutrogena Fresh Foaming Cleanse, but it is very different.

Don’t get me wrong, Clean and Sober does remove make up.  It just takes quite a bit and afterwards, my skin still doesn’t feel really clean.  It’s mandatory that I go wash my face afterwards.  If I have to go through all of this, I’d rather just use my favorite Ponds wipes.

In conclusion, I would not recommend this product nor will I ever buy it again.  I’m very happy that I didn’t pay the full price for it. The positive side is that it only cost $3, the downside is that I bought 4 of them thinking they were going to work differently.  This was another example of how a brand that makes some of my favorite products can also make my least favorite.  Overall I’m a fan of Urban Decay, I was just thoroughly disappointed with this make up remover.

*picture was taken from the Urban Decay website*

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