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L'Oreal True Match Powder Compact

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Packaging: Plastic compact, great for the handbag and for touch ups for nights out. It comes with a sponge in a storage section under the powder itself but I never used it in as sponges need replacing often as product gets 'caught' in the the pores of the sponge and bacteria grows and most likely gets transferred to the face which causes blocked pores and blemish. Smell/: None. Colour: W1 which is the lightest- light beige. Sheer  pigmentation  with a matte finish. Available  in 5 colours. Texture/Formula: The powder is fine and smooth. It's lightweight and easy to apply. I use a powder brush which I find to pick up enough product without going overboard. When using a brush you have to be careful not to swipe too much/too hard as this causes excess and too much powder is put onto the face. In these cases a simple tap of the brush is all that is needed to remove this excess. I does add a slight tint to the face and sets foundation well. I found th...

L'Oreal Telescopic Liquid Eyeliner

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Packaging: Little pot with a  tapered  handle. The actual applicator is a tapered felt tip which gives either thick or thin lines. Smell: None. Colour: #810 Black Noir. Very pigmented colour.  Available in black brown. Texture/Formula: The liquid texture easily smudges in the first 5 seconds on the skin. The thicker nib makes it easier for liquid line ruses to get either a thin or thick line. It is easily removed with no irruption to my eyes. I don't find the longevity of this eyeliner to be that substantial. Initially the pigmentation is great but I can start to see it 'fade away' and not be as pigmented towards the end of an 8hr day making me not look as fresh. For the black colour I want that intensity to last throughout the day. I was disappointed with this but it's great thick or thin liner for beginners. Available: From Priceline, pharmacies and discount department stores for  $18.

L'Oreal Translucide Naturally Luminous Powder

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Packaging: Thick plastic palm sized jar. The container has a smooth surface and is easy to wipe clean. Inside though the sifter is left open and bare after the safety sticker has been pulled back. It does make keeping the product from going everywhere hard. Smell: None. Colour: 958 Translucent light.  Sheer  pigmentation with  a natural satin finish. Available in 2 shades. Texture/Formula: The powder itself is soft and silky. I apply this using a face powder brush as I find this evenly distributes the powder than the powder poof included. It's e nriched with Vitamin C that gives the  natural satin finish and dimension to the face.  Apply too much and it can look  cake y and leaves a little bit of a white cast. Other then that it does set my foundation. I picked up this powder because it's non comedogenic/ acnegenic and dermatologically tested. Meaning it won't clog pores and form pimples which it's yet to do a...

Lee Stafford Poker Straight Dry Shampoo

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Packaging: Metal bright pink can with sheer plastic cap that  compact size and fits comfortably in my hand.  The wide spray nozzle was more resistant which can be a tad hard when using it .  I haven't experienced this clogging near the actual nozzle but you would be able to wash it in warm water and rinse out.   Smell: Rose scented talcum powder. Texture/ Colour: Fine white powder once on hair. Its very easy to rub into the  hair   with   for  fingers and get a more blurred  effect  with a comb. My hair is soft and very manageable after use. It does freshen up my hair and look less oily. It does do a good job, nothing unique. I would say the most  unique  aspect of this dry  shampoo  in the  massive  market, is the  bright  pink bottle.  I do admit the pink bottle and smell is quite nice. Also t he price of this compared to others like Batise, is quite high...