MAKE UP FOR EVER Kohl Pencils 6K and 7K Review

MAKE UP FOR EVER Kohl Pencils 6K and 7K

According to Sephora, MAKE UP FOR EVER Kohl Pencils in 6K and 7K are supposed to have a smooth texture and because of the gentle formula they can also be used inside the eye (waterline). 6K is a soft black with gold flecks and the pigmentation of this pencil is good. 7K is a metallic gold and the pigmentation is sheer. In terms of texture, 7K is softer and smoother than 6K. When I applied it in the waterline, the color lasted a couple hours. Around the eye the color lasted a lot longer, but it also faded slowly and without an eyeshadow primer it creased a bit. I liked both colors. The formula is soft and can be smudged for a smokey effect.

CHANEL LÈVRES SCINTILLANTES Glossimer 176 Crushed Cherry Review

CHANEL LÈVRES SCINTILLANTES Glossimer 176 Crushed Cherry

CHANEL LÈVRES SCINTILLANTES Glossimer 176 Crushed Cherry at first glance might look intimidating, but the deep blue tone red color of this lipgloss is absolutely gorgeous. I really liked how glossy this lipgloss looked without any shimmer. The formula is very comfortable and non-sticky. It also wears wells for hours and as the lipgloss wears off it leaves a beautiful stain on the lips. I only wish the color payoff was more opaque, but overall I am very happy with this product.

CHANEL INIMITABLE Waterproof Mascara 57 Blue Note Review

CHANEL INIMITABLE Waterproof Mascara 57 Blue Note

CHANEL INIMITABLE Waterproof Mascara in the shade 57 Blue Note is supposed to provided volume, length  curl and precise separation in an all-in-one long-wearing waterproof formula that won't flake or smudge. I love the cobalt blue color of this mascara. I had tried other colored mascaras before, but they never had good color payoff. 57 Blue Note has excellent pigmentation and provides good volume. Since my lashes are very straight, I always have to use an eyelash curler before I apply mascara. This mascara held the curl for more than 10+ hours without smudging, flaking or looking too clumpy. The formula is waterproof so a really good makeup remover is needed to take it off. I really like this product and highly recommend it if you want to try blue on your lashes.

Bobbi Brown No Smudge Mascara Review

Bobbi Brown No Smudge Mascara

Bobbi Brown No Smudge Mascara is supposed to be a buildable, long-wearing, waterproof mascara that defines, curls and lengthens lashes without smudging, clumping or flaking. I wore this mascara on its own, but apparently it can be applied on top of other mascara formulas to make the lashes waterproof. My eyelashes are very straight so I had to use a lash curler before application and this mascara did not hold the curl very well. One coat looks good, but it does not add volume to the lashes. After two coats, I noticed some clumping. I wore this mascara for a solid 7 hours without smudging, but I did have some tiny tiny flakes. Overall, it is a decent mascara.

Laura Mercier Crème Eye Liner in Indigo Review

 laura mercier crème eye liner in indigo

Of the three Laura Mercier Crème Eye Liners I recently purchased, Indigo was my least favorite. Even though the formula was very creamy and it had great pigmentation, it only lasted a couple of hours. The color is a beautiful midnight blue, but it flaked over time. I tried to gently remove the tiny flakes off my face and I ended up with streaks of blue. The pigmentation of this eyeliner is intense and it stained my eyelids. I had a hard time removing all the blue residue.

Laura Mercier Crème Eye Liner in Violet Review

laura mercier crème eye liner in violet

According to the description, Laura Mercier Crème Eye Liner in Violet is supposed to be water-proof, crease-proof, 8 hour long-wear, smudge and transfer resistant. The color is an eggplant purple with a semi-matte finish. The texture of this eye liner is very creamy, which allows ample time to apply it before it sets. The pigmentation is OK but not great. I had to apply about two coats to get the rich purple color. I wore it for about 8 hours without any smudging or creasing.    

Laura Mercier Brush Cleanser Review

laura mercier brush cleanser

When I apply my makeup, I tend to use a lot of brushes and I end up with a lot of "dirty brushes." I don't like deep cleaning all my brushes after one use, so I purchased the Laura Mercier Brush Cleanser. This cleanser is really good at removing the powdery products from your makeup brushes and it dries quite fast too. For $18 you get 250 mL (8.4 Fl. Oz) of cleanser in a spay bottle! I clean my brushes by spraying the cleanser in a tissue and then I gently rub my brush against the tissue a few times. This cleanser works really well on long-wear makeup if you dip the brush in the solution, but doesn't remove lipstick very well.