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Sigma Dry N Shape Tower - Full Set

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Packaging: Both kits are packaged the same. There is a short and wide box with a flip out lid. Inside is 3 levels of a base with elastic loops, 2 connectors and two smaller sized bases with pink U shaped snaps. The snaps have various sizes to hold different brush widths. This is easily disassembled for easy and compact storage. Usage: Two towers hold up to 92 brushes when side-by-side.   Two towers hold up to 68 brushes when combined. The pink  snaps securely holds each brush handle in place and don't remove any paint from the brush handle. The elastic bands are very tight and small so I had a little trouble initially getting brush handles through but with a few uses this isn't an issue. However they have great pressure on the bristles to re-shape them upside down while quickly and efficiently removing water from every bristle. After 8 hours, my brushes come out like new; dry and reshaped as originally intended. Face...

Urban Decay Naked3 Palette

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Packaging: Rose gold rectangle metal tin with a hard shut closure. The top has a rippled effect with gold 'Naked' text. It is thin-isa in width. Inside is a skinny mirror on the reverse side if the lid with a flat shadow brush. The initial packaging comes with a travel sized Primer Potion. Smell: None. Colour: Strange - light cream with a matte finish Dust - icy pink with silver shimmer, sheer pigmentation with a shimmer finish Burnout - light dusty pink with a silver shimmer finish Limit - dusty pink with a matte finish Buzz - midtone mauve with cool undertones and a shimmer finish Trick - light peach with warm undertones and a gold shimmer finish Nooner - medium pinky brown with a matte finish Liar - metallic medium mauve with a warm shimmer finish Factory - medium brown with pink undertones with a satin finish Mugshot - metallic taupe with a pink/warm shimmer finish Darkside - deep taupe mauve with a satin finish Blackheart - deep black brow...

Real Techniques 6 Miracle Sponges

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Packaging: Thick & large clear plastic box with sponge details on the backside. These sponges are latex free and are suggested to be replaced every 1-3 months. Formula/ Texture: These sponges are so very soft and bouncy. They are best used wet with powder, creams and liquids. Ringed under water, they do expand quite big. I've have no issues washing or drying them as they return to their original shape easily with do dye leaking. At this point I've had no breaking off of the sponge either which is nice. The sponges included are; Miracle Complexion Sponge This is a palm sized oval sponge. One end is pointed for precise application and blending and a flat, angled end for larger areas. Use: precise application & blending of small & large areas. Easy to hold and bounces well onto the face. You can feel slight density in the sponge. Miracle Mini Eraser Sponge x3 *new* This is a small purple oval with one pointed end and a flat angle on the ot...

Real Techniques Cleaning Tray

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Packaging: Thick large clear plastic box with instructions on the backside and 2 sample satchels of their brush cleansing gel. The tray is silicon, pink with tall edges and a trap on the underside/back for your hand to slip through. Inside the tray features small different sized and shaped notches. It's very lightweight and flexible but durable material that's ergonomically designed to fit your hand. Smell/Taste: None. Colour: Pink. Doesn't affect the performance in any way. Formula/ Texture: This is so easy to use. You brush cleanser of choice can be applied to the tray or brush and you'll still get the same result. The different notches work well to shape the brush differently as it glides over them so they can be cleaned effectively. They're spaced enough apart that the brush hairs can go through/round them too. This is my first experience with any sort of brush cleaning tool. The box advertises that brushes are washed 55% more ef...

GlamGlow Gravitymud Firming Mask

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Packaging: Heavy, palm sized smooth round metal jar with a plastic screw on lid. The jar has a purple and silver colour scheme. The lid features a silver star to match the silver embellishments. There is a product stopper that lifts out which can be either thrown away or kept. It feels considerably heavy and wide with not a lot of packaging wastage when you see how much product it holds. This could have something to do with keeping the natural ingredients/ acids fresh. It comes in this diamond shaped p cardboard box. The lid is a flap that lifts up, revealing the jar in a cradle from the cardboard, covered by another 'Hello Sexy' flap. I thought this was a unique way to present the jar and it was nice to have my sexiness reaffirmed! This is a little larger jar size then the white supermud treatment mask. A small application brush is included. Smell/Taste: Marshmallows. Colour: Pearlescent silver and dries to a metallic silver. Formula/ Texture:...

Real Techniques Check + Lip Brush Set

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Packaging: Thick & large clear plastic box with brush details on the backside. Each brush is duo fibre with a hot pink matte ferrule that extends into the brush handle. The bottom of each brush is a short rubberised material with a flat base that allows the brush to stand up on it's own. The specific name for each brush is printed near the rubberised end. Formula/ Texture: These bristles are so very soft, pick up colour well and have no issues washing or drying them as they return to their original shape easily. At this point I've had no shedding either which is nice. The brushes included are; Cheek Brush This is a densely packed round brush. Use: cheekbones, precise powder application. Exclusive to this set. Contour Brush This is a densely packed angled, domed brush. Use: controlled contouring & sculpting. Lip Brush This is a flat, first sort pointed brush. Use: added definition on the lips. I love these brushes and how well they are ...

MAC Lipliner Nightmoth [Magic Of The Night Holiday 2015]

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Packaging: This is the standard lipliner packaging from MAC. It's a typical pencil with a long opaque cap. The pencil tip is fine and pointed. The end has the shade indicator which is a little off the actual colour. The whole packaging is the holiday edition 'MAC Magic Of The Night' of metallic, chrome purple with black text on the pencil. Smell/Taste: None. Colour: Nightmoth - Muted rose pink. Full pigmentation with a matte finish. Available in the permanent range of 26 shades. Formula/ Texture: This is a thin, waxy but slightly stiff consistency. It glides on well with very little tugging or skipping at all. It feels lightweight and comfortable on the lips. It is easily removed with a basic makeup wipe. I didn't experience any bleeding or feathering but I did use a clear/transparent lip liner. The top layer did transfer a bit onto food and drink. I don't find the formula to be hydrating or drying but as the formula is a littler...

House Of Lashes Mini Lashes

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Packaging: Poke dot mint or pastel pink box with a plastic window on the top that fully shows the lash style inside. The window has a gold foil trim with a matching HOL logo. The box does give the lash brand a more higher end feel to it. The insert that the lashes are on are a standard white plastic. Formula/ Texture: These lashes are handmade which I think gives a more natural blend with your natural lashes. They feel very soft to the touch with a flexible band. All of them are lightweight in the hand and on the eyes. The mini collection is a smaller reduction in lash and band size from 4 of their best feeling lashes. The differences between them are below; Boudoir Mini (top right pink box) Overall dense and multi direction layered & length, full lashes that are longer, denser in the centre. They open up the eyes with the longer centre while providing more volume to the lashes. The lash band is thicker with no obvious gaps or sections on it for the lashes...

MAC Troll Beauty Powder

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Packaging: Multi hued cardboard box with the black 'Trolls' logo. The neon pink plastic compact has a button release lid, turquoise Troll doll silhouette and matching black 'Trolls' logo. Inside the slightly domed lid is a smaller sized recessed mirror. The powder pan is light pink with an engraved Troll doll outline. Overall the packing feels slightly weighted and a little bit wasted with the domed lid. Smell/Taste: Sunscreen/SPF. Colour: Play It Proper - pastel pink with slight silver shimmer and cool undertones. Satin finish with sheer pigmentation. Available in 2 shades. Formula/ Texture: This is a dry powder but not chalky. It is easily picked up and applied with a light hand on a brush. It's easily removed with a basic makeup wipe. The effect this beauty powder gives reminds me so much of the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powders in that it gives a sheer veil of colour/glow to the skin. The Hourglass has a more velvety texture wi...

Benefit Kabrow Brow Gel

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Packaging: Short and wide glass jar with a metallic silver elongated triangle lid with fine criss-cross line design and groves on it. The thicker portion of the lid that screws onto the pot contains pink and black text and is overall study, easy to hold, scratch resistant and has a bit of weight to it. The lid acts as a handle being so elongated with a tip and contains a small angled brush. By pulling on the top pointed part reveals the brush. Flip this over and put the smaller end of the handle back into the lid, you now have a larger base for a handle. I think this works great for such a compact size! Smell/Taste: None. Colour: #2 - light brown with warm undertones. Matte finish. Available in 6 shades. Formula/ Texture: This is a creamy, thin wax. It glides through the brows easily without tugging, skipping or pulling any hairs out. A basic makeup wipe will remove this. The spoolie works great to comb out and thus remove bit of product but doesn...

Benefit Goof Proof Brow Pencil

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Packaging: Metallic silver slim pen with a jewelled/multi facet tapered caps. The tube is triangular shaped with the middle containing pink and black text and is overall study, easy to hold, scratch resistant and lightweight. The cap with two diamond facets high is the longest and reveals the mechanical, retractable pencil side where the nib is a diamond shape with the top tip a little taller. The cap with one diamond facet high reveals a standard sized spoolie. By holding the black mechanism and turning the middle of the pen, pushes the product up. Smell/Taste: None. Colour: #2 - light brown with warm undertones. Matte finish. Available in 6 shades. Formula/ Texture: This is a thin wax. It glides through the brows easily without tugging, skipping or pulling any hairs out. A basic makeup wipe will remove this. The spoolie works great to comb out and thus remove bit of product but doesn't totally remove it. This is a medium pigmented product with t...

Benefit Precisely, My Brow Pencil

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Packaging: Metallic silver skinny pen with a jewelled/multi facet caps. One end is long with a pointed tip and the other is more rectangle. The tube middle contains pink and black text and is overall study, easy to hold, scratch resistant and lightweight. The elongated pointed cap reveals the mechanical, retractable pencil side where the nib is a fine 3mm. The rectangle end reveals a standard sized spoolie. By holding the black mechanism and turning the middle of the pen, pushes the product up. The nib size is small enough for the brows and can create perfect brush strokes. Smell/Taste: None. Colour: #2 - light brown with warm undertones. Medium pigmentation with a matte finish. Available in 6 shades. Formula/ Texture: This is a thin wax. It glides through the brows easily without tugging, skipping or pulling any hairs out. A basic makeup wipe will remove this. The spoolie works great to comb out and thus remove bit of product but doesn't totally ...

Benefit All-Purpose Pencil Sharpener

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Packaging: Baby pink short and wide plastic sharpener with silver ink text on the side. The sharpener is wider at one end height wise and angles down to a slightly shorter end. It's very lightweight and fits comfortably in the hand. It has two holes; a standard size and a bit larger one that easily fits pencil the width of a NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil for example. It sharpens pencils with ease, gliding through plastic and wood pencils. It doesn't tear chucks out of the cheapest pencil I have, both lip and eye. The pink colour is so fun to have and a gr eat   distinction in m y makeup. Available: From Myer & Sephora, myer.com.au, sephora.com.au for $9.

Benefit Browvo! Conditioning Primer

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Packaging: Metallic silver thick pen with a jewelled facet cap. The tube middle contains pink and black text and is overall study, easy to hold, scratch resistant and lightweight. The cap reveal a rubberised angle face with short brush like bristles. By turning the end of the pen, pushes the product up. One click is enough to do both brows. These are used to evenly distribute the gel that comes through the centre, through the brows. The shape is small enough for the brows. Smell/Taste: None. Colour: Clear. Formula/ Texture: This is a clear gel. It's easily and evenly applied using the included soft touch applicator and has a very short drying period. This is a leave-in treatment so there's no need to remove it. The whole point of this is to contain the brows to promote new growth and prime them for makeup. The formula is nutrient rich with keratin and soy proteins to give a thicker, fuller and heather looking  brow. I don't really see my ...

Urban Decay Vice Lipstick

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Packaging: Circular tube with a gunmetal sleeve with the text 'Urban Decay' engraved and a small gold sliver at the base that is an extension of the inside mechanisms. There is a shade matched label making the shade you want easily recognisable. It feels lighter and less substantial then the old Revolutionary lipstick line. The sleeve clicks on but not as tight as there's a little room between the tube and casing. The actual bullet has an engraved 'UD' initials. The tip is a standard slant but the shape is more tear dropped shaped where the bottom of it is a little wider. I don't find the shape to be hard to apply. Smell/Taste: None. Colour: Jawbreaker - medium purple with cool undertones. Full intense pigmentation & a matte finish. This is from the mega matte line that delivers intense pigmentation. Available in 100 shades. Formula/ Texture: This is a creamy, slightly thick texture. It slides onto the lips without any tuggin...

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Lip Pencil

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Packaging: Thin round pencil with a silver end and cap and comes in a black and reflective silver cardboard box with a shaded pencil swatch on it. The majority of the pencil is coloured to match the lip liner shade with silver text. In this case the pencil is a pinky/purple. The tip is short but with a soft point and wears down easy. Smell/Taste: None. Colour: Speedball - deep vibrant purple. Matte finish. Available in 15 shades. Formula/ Texture: This is a smooth, thick wax. It's easy to apply from the pencil, is lightweight and comfortable  on the lips.  It's easily  removed with a basic makeup wipe. Easy to sharpen,  I haven't experienced any irritations,  feathering , tugging, skipping or dried out lips when applying and wearing this. I can get 10hrs+ wear before I've had to remove it. I have nothing bad to say about this lip liner, I absolutely love it and the performance it gives to my lipsticks. I encourage everyone to ...

Urban Decay 24/7 Waterline Pencil

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Packaging: A thin, opaque black wood pencil with a matching lid and matte velvet end where the corresponding coloured shade starts it's gradient from. I like the coloured end and it makes the pencil more easily recognisable. The pencil itself features silver text. The nib is quite short with a soft tip and easy to sharpen. Smell/Taste: None. Colour: Walk Of Shame - Nude. Demi matte finish with medium pigmentation. Available in 6 shades. Formula/ Texture: This a creamy and slightly thick texture. It glides on the waterline and feels lightweight. It is easily removed with a basic makeup wipe. Initially I had to run the tip over my hand to warm it up so it would stay in my waterline. I've had no issues with this since. I can get about 8hrs of wear, admittedly this is a little hard to tell as the shade is nude. I've had no eye irritations, bleeding, transferring or it balling into the corner of my eyes (again a little hard to tell due to it...

NARS Jumbo Limited Edition Blush 'Orgasm'

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Packaging: The blush comes in the standard NARS packaging which is a black corrugated cardboard slip inside a NARS cardboard packaged black box with white text. The jumbo size is about palm size, the same as their pressed crystal powder and larger then a standard blush. The compact has a soft velvet matte finish  with a snap closure with white 'NARS' text and specific to the jumbo size; a finer 'orgasm' shade name text centred in the middle of 'NARS.' Some people find it hard to keep clean as with use, loose powder catches onto the outside. It also has a clear plastic divider but instead of the black 'NARS' text, it has a coloured 1950's inspired woman. The inside lid features a full width mirror and specific to the jumbo size; faint white '#whatmakesyoublush' text. Smell/Taste: None. Colour: Orgasm -  P eachy pink with gold shimmer. Sheer to medium pigmentation with a satin finish. Formula/ Texture: This is...

Too Faced Melted Matte Liquid Lipstick

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Packaging: The elongated tube is made out of an acrylic bottom and opaque gold lid. The bottom flares out from the straight inside product tube to a triangle shape that is very thin with raised gold text on it. The flared sides does make it a bit awkward to store. The gold lid matches the text and has a raised 'TF' initials on it. The clear wand has a standard doe foot applicator on it. This doesn't make application tricky at all. Smell/Taste: Plastic (smell only). Colour: Queen B - soft mauve. Warm undertones and a satin finish. Available in 17 shades. Formula/ Texture: This is a thin, smooth moose texture. It is very lightweight and comfortable on the lips. It glides on like a lipgloss without tugging or skipping. It does take an oil based makeup remover to fully remove or a few swipes with a basic makeup wipe. There is no cracking, drying out or feathering on the lips. The formula does have Vitamin E and avocado oil to condition the lips...

Urban Decay Naked Skin Color Correcting Fluid Concealers

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Packaging: These come in a silver cardboard box with black text. The plastic tube is round & palm length. It features a silver screw top handle with a flat thin but wide doe foot applicator. The bottom portion is clear which provides an accurate shade and amount indicator. It has black text, the same as the box. This is the fact same packaging as the weightless concealer with the light grey/silver the only colour difference. Smell/Taste: None. Colour: Pink - Brightens dark areas Peach - Masks dark circles/spots Medium to full coverage with a satin finish. Available in 5 colours Formula/ Texture: This is a thin, smooth but not quite runny liquid. It glides on fluidly and is super lightweight on. It blends in  seamlessly  with a beauty sponge or brush but quicker with the warmth of fingers. It is easily removed with a basic makeup wipe. The longevity of this is amazing with 10hrs+ on me in warm weather. The formula contains Vitamin C +...

Drybar High Tops Self Grip Rollers

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Packaging: Steel cardboard box with a transparent window at the full length at the front revealing the yellow rollers inside. The velcro yellow rollers feel soft and not prickly to the touch and also flexible. Aside form the box, I do see them being easy to store unless you had small objects with tiny edges that could act as hooks and pull the velcro apart. Smell/Taste: None. Colour: Yellow. This doesn't attribute to the product or affect it's performance. Formula/ Texture: The rollers are made of nylon and polypropylene. Gentle but durable material to withstand the demands in the hair. There are 2 sizes in this set, medium and large. It allows you to customise the amount and placement of volume you desire. When I use these, I use a small section of hair and pull taught on the hair and wraps it round the roller. For the velcro to be so small, they differently self grip and keep in place for quite a lot of head movement. They are super comfortable...

Biore Baking Soda Pore Cleanser

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Packaging: Wide, oval shaped plastic pump. It's more wide then it is thick. In a transparent bottle with navy, green and white circle/ bubble like pattern on the packaging. The pump is a wide tear drop that moves and operates smoothly. The opening is a little wide too. Smell/Taste: Clean. Colour: Milky white with white beads. Formula/ Texture: This is a thick milky gel with white beads suspended in it. It's easily applied onto the skin in circular motions and removed with water. It gently exfoliates and cleans the skin to reveal smaller pores and soft smooth skin. It doesn't lather up as a cleanser typically would either. The baking soda helps to finely remove dead skin cells off the skin surface. I like this and enjoyed using it. The scrubbing was very gently and perfect for everyday use. It gave my skin a refreshed & clean fell, definitely a product combination skin types will love as it doesn't dry the skin out. Available:...

Trilogy Cleansing Balm

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Packaging: Short wide tinted brown colour plastic jar and black screw lid. The product is a thick balm that becomes emollient once warmed so a cotton cloth is included for removal. It does seem durable for travel and constant use. Smell/Taste: None. Colour: Beige. Formula/ Texture: This is a thick oil based balm. It is easily emollient once warmed with the fingers but I do find small parts of it still in the solid state not matter how much I grab. It's easily applied and worked into the skin. It's very gentle on the eyes even for those with heightened sensitivity. All up the removal time isn't long and the included cotton cloth does effectively wipe away the balm with several swipes. Any water contact will make it harder to remove as these two elements don't mix. Sometimes I do fell balm residue left over making traditional liquid cleanser harder and bit longer, really working the product into the skin. Waterproof and long wearing produ...

Too Faced Better Then Sex Waterproof Mascara

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Packaging: Baby blue smooth metal tube with embossed writing and random sized raised drops to mimic water drops. The wand is an hourglass shape with long wire bristles. It does have a little weight to it but the basic packaging works for me as it's different, not too catchy and stands out in a makeup drawer/bag. Smell/Taste: Mascara. Colour: Black - deep pigmented black. Formula/ Texture: This is a standard formula that isn't too wet or dry. The brush is easy to use and gets deep into the lash root to place product. If I'm rushing I do get some transfer right above my too lash line but I don't experience anything else. No smudging, transferring or flaking. It does a specific eye makeup remover to totally remove it. I don't apply a lot of mascara on my bottom lashes but this mascara does make them look dramatic which I'm liking. On slightly warmer days I have found my bottom lash line to have some smudging so if you have long bottom...

Taste Empowered Hybrid Gel Foundation

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Packaging: Heavy, wide, stumpy round frosted glass jar with a shiny reflective gold lid. The screw off lid features a engraved 'tarte' text and a purple chevron pattern on the side. There is a product stopper that does get caught up in the lid when it's opened, so I'm not sure how effective that is. Smell/Taste: Foundation. Noted as a rose scent online. Colour: Light Sand - light skin with yellow undertones. Natural radiant finish with full coverage. Available in 10 shades. Formula/ Texture: This is a thick, creamy, smooth gel. It's easily applied and blended on the skin. It's comfortable on the skin with a slight feel to it. It is easily removed with a basic makeup wipe. This is oil free and hasn't caused my skin any irritations or increased in pore size. There's flashback or  breakdown of product but I do notice a slight oxidation with this. It does contain hyaluronic acid that helps smooth the skin and any fine lines. ...

Nivea Men's Sensitive Post Shave Balm

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Packaging: White opaque heavy glass bottle with a wide rectangle screw cap. The opening is quite large but helps as the product is a thicker consistency. The bottle features a navy, white and green packaging giving it a masculine and hint of freshness. The bottle itself is more wide then thick and fits nicely in the palm of your hand. I did find the size to be a bit large and awkward to store on my vanity but no issues in my bathroom cupboard. Smell/Taste: Masculine cologne. Colour: White in high density but absorbs clear. Formula/ Texture: This is a thick gel lotion. It is lightweight and absorbs easily into the skin. Too much product will take a little longer to absorb too. There's no issues in application either. This has such a gentle formula contains Chamomile and Vitamin E, no alcohol and a neutral fragrance. It does moisturise and soothe the skin with a cooling effect. So overtime it'll reduce skin's sensitivity. Now I can't comme...

MAC Contour & Sculpt Yourself Palette

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Packaging: Thick plastic rectangle palette with a clear lid and small white 'M.A.C' text, shiny black bottom, magnetic closure and sharp edges. The lid does provide a lot easier viewing of the pans inside. The powder pans are housed in the same shiny black plastic and are the same size as the permanent powder refill pans. Same as the revamped MAC DIY palettes. It's basic but you don't need this to be any fancier. It feels sturdy especially for travel. Smell/Taste: None. Colour: Emphasise - off white with fine pearl. Satin finish Peaches - pure peach. Sheertone finish Trace Gold - gold with shimmer. Sheertone shimmer finish Sculpt - soft taupe. Matte finish Flour Power - soft bright pink. Satin finish Sunbasque - gilded peach with pearl. Sheertone shimmer finish Formula/ Texture: This is an ultra fine and smooth powder. It is lightweight on the skin, with all of the shades applying and blending easily. I don't notice any fall out...

Tarte Rainforest Of The Sea Water Foundation

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Packaging: Thick wide frosted glass bottle. The screw off lid features a gradient gold and purple that compliments the gold text on the bottle. The lid is a dropper with a small opening that picks up and dispenses a small amount. The length of the dropper reaches almost to the bottom of the tube. Smell/Taste: Foundation. Colour: Light Sand - Light weight with yellow undertones. Satin finish and medium to full coverage. Light coverage in 1-2 drops Medium coverage in 3-4 drops Available in 12 shades. Formula/ Texture: This is a smooth, thicker liquid. It is best applied over well hydrated skin, otherwise dry patches are picked up with a beauty sponge or dense kabuki brush. It feels very lightweight on the skin. It's easily removed with a basic makeup wipe. There is no oxidisation, skin irritation, breakouts or fading with this foundation. It's very hydrating with 20% of the foundation containing water so it's best to give this a good shake be...

Tarte CC Undereye Concealer

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Packaging: Small, slim, palm sized square compact with earthy toned marbling pattern and a magnetic closure. The lid also features gold foil text and a full sized mirror on the inside. The round product pan takes up most of the compact, leaving little product wastage. It's very slim and easy to store & carry. Smell/Taste: None. Colour: Light-medium - light peach. Warm undertones with a satin finish and medium coverage. Available in 2 shades. Formula/ Texture: This is a creamy, thick product. It is easily applied using your ring finger so the product warms up and melts into the skin that bit more seamless. A brush or beauty sponge can be used after to blend away any harsh lines. It is easily removed with a basic makeup wipe. The formula does contain a lot of natural ingredients known to be used by Tarte. Caffeine improves microcirculation and reduce any puffiness. Liquorice extract helps to brighten this area. Sodium hyaluronate & gqual...

Tarte So Fine Micro EyeLiner

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Packaging: Very slim round black pen with gold foil text and a blue and purple water marble lid. The lid clicks on very securely but isn't spring loaded. The sponge nib is so very fine, short and stiff. The gold felt etc does wear off with continued use. Smell/Taste: None. Colour: Very Black - black. Matte finish and very pigmented. Available in 1 shade. Formula/ Texture: This is a thin, smooth liquid. The short length of the nib does make it easier to apply as it's not as flexible so it's not wobbling or flicking up product onto the lid. It does ensure a closer line to the lash line. There is no skipping or fading during application either. It does take a specialised makeup remove to fully remove. It is waterproof and ophthalmologist tested with Rainforest Of The Sea complex to protect and hydrate the skin. I have no itchiness or redness when using this or after it's been removed. Unsteady hands don't show wobbles when apply easily t...

Make Up Forever Charli XCX Festival Faves 4 Waterproof Eyeliners

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Packaging: Pencil shape and size where the full length is coloured to represent the shade of the pencil. Both the end and the sturdy cap are a shiny black to protect the pencil from wear and tear and maintain a crisp look.  The wood is a die black and the pencil tip is standard. Smell/Taste: None. Colour: M-10 - Intense black. Matte finish. M-80 - Plum. Matte finish. I-24 - Ocean blue. Iridescent finish. M-30 - Mint, pastel green. Matte finish. Available in 20 shades. Formula/ Texture: These are a velvet smooth thin pencil. They glide onto the skin with very little tugging and pulling. They don't crease, fade or transfer either. A basic makeup wipe does remove them. These are made for the waterline. They honestly don't move and this is over a 12 hour period. Granted in the waterline they aren't are intense as initially applied during this time. This does hold up to one of the major product claims, the fact that they are to some degree wate...

Beauty Blender Liner Designer

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Packaging: Plastic tear drop white, palm sized compact with a snap shut closure and a full sized mirror inside of lid. The pink guitar shaped pick with black BB butterfly motif is a very flexible silicone but is thick enough to be stiff and still sit flush on the face. It's definitely not sticky and is not weighted so it just falls off the face. Each 3 of it's sides has a slightly different curve for various lines. It does also come with an instruction look accordion booklet and clear suction cap for the adhering to the compact and using on the go. Smell/Taste: None. Colour: Pink pick & white compact. Formula/ Texture: The silicone pick does have a slight learning curve in my opinion. With the 3 different curved sides, it does takes practice and time to figure what angle works best to create the line you're after. So I don't think you can use this when in a rush to go out. It's best used when there is ample time to align corre...

Beauty Blender Nude

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Packaging: This is a unique small beige tear drop shaped sponge that's soft to the touch. The curves are designed to fit the contours of your face. The plastic containers acts as a stand to air dry the sponge away from dirt. Smell/Taste: None. Colour: Beige. Formula/ Texture: This are the same texture, feel, shape, weight & size as the original beauty blender. It also performs the exact same too which is perfect.  The unique shape and exclusive material provides effortless blending for small and large areas and an  impeccable, streak-free application. Eliminates lines and streaks that other sponges & imitators leave behind. It features an open cell structure that fills with small amounts of water when wet. This allows the sponge to be “full” so that the makeup product sits on top of the sponge rather than being absorbed, allowing you to use less product every time. When wet, the beauty blender doubles in size and becomes even softer, r...