Brunette Beauty

Packaging: Small clear tube with white screw lid with brush tip applicator. Smell: None. Colour: Ruby red colour. Light coverage/ sheer pigmentation with a natural finish. On the cheeks it is a lot more sheered out and is more pink looking. Texture/ Formula: This is a quite runny and thin. It absorbs and sinks into the skin quite quickly. So it must be applied onto one cheek at a time, blending it immediately. This is my first tint so I had a hard time adjusting to the application method as I ended up with blotches of tint that no powder could fix. A small amount goes a long way. I do use my fingers to apply this and the blending is easier then a brush. This does leave a slight stain on my fingertips. It does have an amazing longevity of 12hrs+, which is what a tint is known for. This can be increased more topped with a powd...

Packaging: Tall thin organe & white plastic squeeze tube. The opening is standard size and enough product comes out. Smell: Lavender, which isn't overpowering. Colour: White Texture/ Formula: Thickish cream with fine grains. I feel as though there is moisturising ingredients such as tea tree oil thats helps deodorize the feet leaving this beautiful refreshed smell. I think this smell subconsciously makes the feet relax and muscles loosen up. It's easy to apply from the tube an remove with warm water. I haven't had an irritation or itchiness. This foot scrub is a very gentle and fine granules. If you have sensitive feet or don't have course skin then this is perfect. For me personally it is a gentle foot scrub. If you prefer something a little more intense then skip this. Good th...

Packaging: Black tube with silver handle. The mascara name is written on the side in white and pink colour which adds a nice contrast against the tube. The wand is a traditional wand made from wire bristles and coned shaped. The wand size is large compared to come other mascaras but is something that I am used to so wasn't a problem. Smell: Wax. Colour: Black. Opaque pigmentation. Available in 3 shades and a waterproof version. Texture/ Formula: The formula is thick and dry. Theres no flaking or extra product on the wand. I had no irritations and found it easy to remove. This is one of those mascaras that is great when first opened and used. It gives such great volume and length in my lashes. I wouldn't say that the curl is all that awesome, I think the Dior DiorShow does a much better job in these 3 areas. You can build ...

Packaging: Metallic teal plastic bottle with a snap close lid. Smell: Almost like fly spray but it's the Alpha/Beta Hydroxy in the formula. Colour: Butter Yellow. Texture/ Formula: The texture is thin cream that is lightweight, easy to apply and is easily absorbed. My skin looks and feels hydrated with no greasy after feel. Im not sure about the claim that the lotion exfoliates dry skin cells to uncover healthier skin, but my skin defiantly without doubt feels so much smoother and sexier. I like using this lotion to make my skin feel this way. I will defiantly have to compare this to other lotions, but so far I really like it! Available: From Priceline, pharmacies and discount department stores for $14 for 250ml/ 8.5 fl.oz

Packaging: The first thing that I notice about this cleanser is the thickness of the tube. It's different in this and in weight to a typical cleanser container. The packaging is made from a durable clear plastic throughout including the lid and pump so I wonder if this has anything to do with the weight. The opening on the pump is also quote large for a cleanser. I think this has to do with the thickness of the product itself to get an adequate amount of product out. The cleanser has a lever so to speak that pushes the product up from the bottom with each pump. This is good as you not only know no product is being wasted but can see how much is left. I think this would be good to travel with, but perhaps the initial weight when full may take up more room than expected. The ribbons of the cleanser and scrub that can been seen does make for an interesting product & unique when it sits in the bathroom cupboard. Smell:...

Packaging: Silver shiny, mirror like reflective cardboard box with embossed rose. The mascara tube is a shiny black stretched out lengthwise hourglass. It has gold detailing at the top of the handle, base of the handle & on either 180 degree side of the handle with a rose 'Hypnose' & 'Lancome'. The wand is a thin wire brush which would typically help with lengthening the lashes. Smell: None. Colour: 01 Black. Opaque pigmentation. Available in 3 shades. Texture/ Formula: The formula is very wet. It does transfer even if time is given for it to set.  It's one of those mascaras that get better the older it is/ the longer it's been opened and exposed to the air. No flaking but does make my laser feel a tad stiff. It does take more effort to remove with a a basic makeup wipe. I got this mascara for it...

Now that I have tried all the Lancome mascaras I wanted to have an overall comparison of them for my benefit too. Hypnose Wet formula that caused lashes to clump into bunches if not applying carefully Little length and volume. Lashes looked like individual spikes and not a fan of lashes. Great curl that held All round mascara (for length, volume, curl) Hypnose Doll Cone shaped brush A little  clumping Great curl and the longevity of this hold Everyday natural look mascara Hypnose Drama Wet formula but the  S.shaped curve brush delivers the volume Less volume to Hypnose and more clumping of lashes Hypnose Virtuose Wet formula 'C' shaped brush to hug the lashes Curl & length mascara Definicils Not as wet formula Great to use in conjunction with another mascara Lengthening mascara

Packaging: Gold box that reflects the circular mascara mirror tube itself. The handle has a black contrast YSL logo. The wand is a wire/plastic. Thickness of wand is normal with wire bristles. The bristles actually wrap around the wand in a double helix pattern that all vary in length. I did find the stopper to be quite small and it was relatively hard and slow to remove the wand from the tube. I am finding a lot of product clumping on the tip of the wand. Upon opening and closing the tube, the packaging felt poorly made as it didn't feel sturdy and easily breakable. Smell: None. Colour/Taste: #1 Black. Very intense pigment. Available in 3 shades and a waterproof version. Formula/ Texture: It's a dry and thick formula. Even with the multi dimensional bristles, I still found the wand easy to apply with no adjusting to the size or poking in the eye. The majority is removed with a basic makeup wipe but it does take a little extra power to remove any remai...

Packaging: Luze gold shiny mirror box. Frosted square glass foundation bottle with the same mirror shiny gold cap, engraved with the YSL logo. This foundation has a pump that works well, it's easy to use, no clogging, dispenses a small amount of product and doesn't squirt hard or in a stream like way. I find that I use 3-4 pumps as compared to the max 2 with other pump foundations. Smell: None. Colour: 04 Sand - light beige with warm/yellow undertones for light shades. Light-medium coverage with satin finish. Available in 8 shades. At the moment this shade is more of a summer colour for when I am tanner but it does work well mixed with my Revlon Colorstay foundation for the season transition periods. Formula/ Texture: This is a thin, smooth runny consistency. It is very easy to apply and blend to the face with no issues with it 'sitting' on top of the skin. I've tried with fingers, Sigma Flat Top Kabuki brush and a Beauty Blender a...

Packaging: White and gold foil box. Monochrome/ multi dimension thin & flat plastic squeeze tube with a twist off cap. The tip is about 5mm so decent enough to get product out without wasting any. Smell: So weird and random. It's hard to explain and after a few seconds your nose gets used to the smell and you can't smell it anymore but it's not pleasant. Colour: Clear. Formula/Texture: This primer is thick smooth gel. It is easily absorbed but I feel that if you rub it over your face too much the primer rolls up so to speak and comes off the face. In saying that a small amount is needed. I've had no irritations, sensitivity or breakouts. It's oil free which is awesome for my skin. My skin feel hydrated and refreshed was something I did notice a little bit but my skin isn't dry so it wasn't as noticeable. I have noticed that it does mattify my face even throughout the day. It did reduce pore size and fine lines. I feel a...

Packaging: Pink , brown and gold foil box. The rounded compact has a two toned brown with the bottom a dark rich brown and the lid a more carmel, light colour. Opening the compact reveals the mirror on the full width underside of the lid with the bottom portion holding the powder. Smell: Chocolate/Cocoa. Colour: Chocolate -light brown with a cool undertones. Medium pigmentation with a matte finish. Too Faced recently released is a light version for paler skin even though this one is suited for all skin tones and types. Formula/Texture: This is a silky fine smooth powder. It feels lightweight on the skin and the colour has a medium opaqueness but is defiantly buildable. It's made from 100% real coca and it banishes redness on my cheeks and evens out the skintone in this area. Easy to apply and I notice very long lasting. I use asmall contour brush and I have no problems blending or blotchiness or anything along those lines with a little powder goes...

Packaging: Black cardboard box with black congregated cardboard inside incasing the actual product. The trio itself is enclosed in a solid material case with a black hard cotton exterior with thin black 'NARS' writing. The compact is actually a zip around enclosure with NARS engraved on the zip handle. Inside the case the top portion of the case is a mirror, with the bottom being the powders. Packaging is handy and great for travel. Smell: None. Colour: Left- Orgasm blush- peachy pink with gold shimmer Middle- Albatross highlighter- icy white with silver sheen Right- Laguna bronzer- light brown with cool undertones These have sheer pigmentation with Laguna the most pigmented and all with a frost finish. The colour is easily built up. L-ELF Bronzer  M-Albatross    R-Laguna L-Orgasm           R-ELF Blush T...

  Packaging: Silver shiny, mirror like reflective cardboard box with embossed rose. The mascara tube is a shiny black stretched out lengthwise hourglass. It has gold detailing at the top of the handle, base of the handle & on either 180 degree side of the handle with a rose 'Hypnose Drama' & 'Lancome'. The wand is a wire bristle brush and is S.shaped curve brush that helps to get corner lashes. The picture above is the best I could get to show you this. Smell: None. Colour: 01 Excessive Black. Opaque pigmentation from saturated and waxed black pigments. Only available in this shade. Texture/ Formula: This formula is very wet. It's one of those mascaras that get better the older it is/ the longer it's been opened and exposed to the air. Once it's been open for a couple of months it does flake. ...

Packaging: Shiny blue plastic tube. The cap is very wide which makes it easy to open. Based on the width of the tube I feel like there's a lot of product. While you can't see how much product is left, it is great as it can be cut open to get the remainder out. Smell: Fresh clothes wash detergent. Colour: Grey green colour Formula/ Texture: This is a smooth thick clay liquid. I only use this for the mask side and find that it's easy to apply. Being a thick product you do have to work a little more to remove the mask then a typical one. Once removed it does leave a fresh feeling on the skin. It's formulated to reduce the appearance of marks left behind from pimples with the key vitamin B3 and then enhance the skin renewal properties from the lactic acid. It does a really good job of getting down into the pores and removing dirt and reducing the size of them too. As for the marks, I can only see a slightly reduction in the size of them. Any pimpl...

Packaging: Two toned gold box that reflects the circular mascara mirror tube itself. Bottom half is more rose gold. The top where the handle is is seperated by a black YSL logo. The wand is wire with thickness . Smell: None. Colour: Very black. Opaque pigmentation. Available in 3 shades. Formula/ Texture: This is a dry formula. Lightweight on the lashes. Easy to remove with a basic makeup wipe. I've had no irritations, transferring and slight smudging on the lower lash line only (which is my only complaint). It has intense pigmentation and a unique formula that doesn't clump! I'm surprised about this compared to another YSL mascara I've tried. There is a triple film complex in the formula; one film for intensify, conditioning film for curve and finally a fixing film for long lasting hold. There are nylon fibres in the formula that add varying lengths to re-create a more natural voluminous look. I couldn't see these on ...

Packaging: Black matte box. Shiny white squeeze tube with a screw off lid and a 2mm wide tip. This cheek tint also has a plastic seal. Has a touch of pink to replicate a blush or glow. The packaging is defiantly travel and clean friendly. Smell: None. Colour: Clear gel that dries intune with the body's natural chemicals to your perfect blush shade as you can see from the pictures below is a sheer bright pink colour. Light coverage with a sheen finish. Formula/ Texture: It's a thick silicone consistency gel. It's easily absorbed into the skin. It leaves a bit of a stain on the cheek that is easily removed with a second makeup wipe. This gel consists of goji and berry C complex, ginkgo bilba & pomegranate seed for antioxidant protection. So it's going to help nourish the skin. I didn't find this to dry out my skin. This gel is not a stain and more of a long wearing cheek colour. In this sense I don't feel that it stains as bad as ...