Brunette Beauty

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...