Makeup Revolution Concealer in C1 | Review

Hey everyone! I originally picked up the Makeup Revolution Concealer in C1 from Ulta and featured it in my Buffalo Shopping Haul | Spring 2018 because I heard that this was a dupe for the Tarte Shape Tape Concealer. I wanted to see how it performed under my eyes so let's put it to the test!

Overview & Claims

It claims to be a full coverage product that is long lasting and that it is easy to blend. I picked up the shade C1 that happens to be the lightest shade and it says to be for fair skin tones with a neutral undertone. That is what I currently am and this is the first product that I am trying from the Makeup Revolution brand. I do like the packaging as it looks to be more expensive than what it actually costs.

Shades, Size, Price & Where To Buy

There are 12 shades on the Beauty Boutique website and each concealer retails for $9 CAD/$7 USD. You get 0.11 oz/3.4 ml of product in one tube.

How It Performed & Pros and Cons

It doesn't come with a lot of product but it's very affordable and I appreciate that it comes with a pretty big doe foot applicator. It doesn't have the best smell but that's something that I can look past if the product works well on my skin. I imagine that this concealer will last me about 1-2 months if I'm using it constantly which can be a negative for some. The Tarte Shape Tape Concealer offers 30 shades online to choose from which is an exclusive product to Ulta and you get 0.33 oz of product which is triple compared to the Makeup Revolution Concealer. However, the Tarte Concealer is almost 4 times the price as it retails for $27 USD. The shade was a perfect match for me and I found that it layered well. I applied 3 layers and it blended out like a dream. It did not look cakey and it did not feel heavy under my eyes. I still really do like the applicator and this tube is perfect for traveling or throwing in your purse because it doesn't take up too much space!

Until next time,

STAY CLASSY

Berrz

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Project 10 Pan - Round 6 | 2017

Hey everyone! It's that time again where I share with you 10 products that I have used up! If you haven't already checked out my Project 10 Pan Round 5 post, I have linked it for you.

MAC Pro Longwear Lip Pencil - In Anticipation - I am so glad that I am finally done with this lip pencil! I featured this in Part 1 of my Disappointing Makeup Products video series, and I mentioned how it dried out my lips as well as how it was a strange formula. The actual colour itself, didn’t stay put either and wiggled around. When I sharpened it, there was a small gap or hole in the actual crayon despite that I was using a MAC sharpener on a MAC lip pencil. It didn’t make sense and neither did this pencil. 

Burt’s Bees Lip Balm - This is a non-tinted beeswax based lip balm that contains vitamin e and peppermint inside. You can definitely smell the peppermint inside and this is a great every day lip balm. It is small enough to put inside your pocket or the side pocket of your clutch. It did the job and I have no complaints other than when the actual lip balm got low, it had a tendency to fall out out of the tube which was rather annoying.

ELF Translucent Mattifying Powder - This was a decent translucent powder that is very affordable. I actually featured it in a past Haul on my YouTube channel. I am extremely oily and this only worked for me when I was using other oil-control products in-conjunction with this one. I finished it rather quickly and I know that it is only $3 on the ELF web site, but my other powders seem to last me a long longer than this one. I received this free with my order when I used a promotional code online, therefore, I really can’t complain! If you want a powder that will last you a long time, this is definitely not for you but this is a great powder to keep in your purse for touch-ups throughout the day.

Buxom Hot Escapes Bronzer in Tahiti (2 g or 0.07 oz) - I have been using this little bronzer for quite some time now, and I shocked at how long it has lasted me! I featured this in my Samples Challenge video that I created. I was using this bronzer every single day and even though it has some shimmer to it, it is not too much for every day use! This is overall a great bronzer and I love the scent as it smells slightly tropical! I originally redeemed this on the Sephora web site for the 500 point perk that came with a few other items from Buxom! 

Maybelline Master Conceal Camouflaging Concealer in #20 Light - This is a great full coverage concealer that I was using every single time that I did my makeup. I did post an entire dedicated review for the Master Conceal in the shade Fair. I liked the formula as well as the colour very much. I don’y have anything negative to say about this product and the best part is that it is from the drugstore thus making it very affordable!

Maybelline Brow Precise Micro Pencil in Deep Brown - I’m not a fan of this pencil at all. I only purchased it because it was on sale at the time and I was in need of a new brow pencil. I know that this is a micro pencil but it did not last me long at all and the pencil actually kept breaking off on me. That was quite annoying and the NYX Micro Brow Pencil didn’t do that to me and it actually lasted me a lot longer. I would not consider re-purchasing this product ever again even if it was on sale or if I was desperate, I still wouldn’t buy it again.

Estee Lauder Sumptuous Extreme Lash Multiplying Volume Mascara in #01 Extreme Black - I actually received this in my Sephora Mystery Bag and I found this to be an excellent mascara for the lower lashes! It is very easy to use, doesn’t transfer and I like the brush! It is not a plastic wand and it gets the job done! I looked forward to using this product each time I would apply mascara! To see what I received in my Mystery Bag, check out my video!

Buxom Hold The Line Waterproof Eyeliner in Call Me - I have two of these and I have finally finished up one. It is a decent eyeliner as it is a jet black, but it isn’t one of my favourites as I much prefer the one by Marc Jacobs. It does glide on smoothly but it transferred outside of my waterline almost every single time that I wore it. 

Tarte Rainforest of The Sea Marine Boosting Mist - I really did like this product because I found it to be a great multi-purpose product. You can see how I used it 3 different ways in my Samples Challenge Video that I created. What I didn’t like about it is how fast I went through it. I know it is a sample size but I was using it at night also after I applied all my skin care so imagine how fast I will go through a full sized bottle? It retails for $30 CAD for 2.5 oz/75 ml of product which is something to keep in mind. Another thing that I didn’t like is when I was almost done the product inside the bottle, it wasn’t spraying out clear on my face and was spraying out white specks on my face. It was annoyed after I had done my entire face of makeup and had to grab my beauty blender to tap out these white spots on my face. I do think it’s a great product, I enjoyed using it and I really liked the packaging as it is aesthetically pleasing to the eye, I just feel like those few things are preventing my from purchasing a larger bottle of the Marine Boosting Mist from Tarte.


ELF Makeup Mist & Set - If you have been following me for awhile, you already know that this is my holy grail facial mist. I use it to both prime and set my face in-conjunction with a few other products. I have a few back-ups of this product and I am already on my new bottle! I actually started spraying this onto my face at night after I applied all my lotions, creams and serums to lock everything in-place as well as to add another of moisture to my face! If you want to see how this compared when compared to 2 others, check out my post on the Battle of Setting Sprays!

In case you are wondering, after I share these 10 items with you, I don't throw them away, I actually recycle them at Origins. They have a great Recycling Program that you can check out!

Until next time,

STAY CLASSY

Berrz

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IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Illumination Anti-Aging Concealer & Waterproof 5-in-1 Micro-Fiber Creme Gel Stain Review

Hey everyone! Today I will be sharing with you two products from IT Cosmetics that I love! Both items have already replaced other beauty products that I have been using in my every day makeup routine.

It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Illumination Anti-Aging Concealer in Tan

It is described as a "full coverage anti-aging concealer" and it comes in four shades: Light, Medium, Tan and Deep. This product is equally as pigmented as the original Bye Bye Under Eye Anti-Aging Concealer. The main difference with this concealer is that they added Drops of Light Technology for a more lit-from-within look. Since it is a full-coverage concealer, keep in mind that a little goes a long way. Also, I personally found that the shades ran rather light so keep that in-mind when you are purchasing this item. 

I applied this product to areas that I wanted to bring light to my face such as: down the bridge of my nose, on my cupid's bow, on my chin and under my eye area. I used a beauty blender to distribute the product evenly and it really did a great job at brightening the areas that I applied it to especially, the under eye area! My skin looked luminous even when the foundation sat on top of the concealer. I decided to apply another layer (this is of course optional,) on top of the foundation. It wasn't too much at all, I looked youthful, awake and my skin was luminous! When I applied my highlighter to the same areas that I applied this product, I was very impressed and this is truly a great lit-from-within summer look!

It Cosmetics Waterproof 5-in-1 Micro-Fiber Creme Gel Stain in Dark Brown

This particular product comes in 5 different shades and has 5 different technologies to help you achieve natural-looking eyebrows that really compliment your face. This product is waterproof, designed to last 24 hours of wear and is a budge-proof formula that mimics the look of real hair to give you that perfect eyebrow colour. On the IT Cosmetics web site, it says that “it’s your building fibers, taming creme gel, fill-in powder, and long-wear stain all in one step!”

I applied this product with an angled brush and I felt that it was very creamy, easy to work with and it just glided on my face effortlessly. The colour matched me well and I can just reach for this product when I am in a rush and I can give myself natural looking eyebrows. Previously, I have been using the Anastasia Dip Brow Pomade in Dark Brown and I felt as though my jar was dried out when it arrived at my house. If I were to compare the two, I feel like I really like the Build-A-Brow much more and this will now be replacing my Anastasia Dip Brow. 

Until next time,

STAY CLASSY.

Berrz <3

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Maybelline FaceStudio Master Conceal Review

Hey everyone! I recently ran out of my other Maybelline Concealer which was the Age Rewind one, and I went to the store to pick-up a new concealer which is when I came across this one.

I purchased mine in the shade 'Light' because the shade 'Fair' was too pink-toned for me and I knew that would not work because I have a yellow undertone to my skin. I much prefer this applicator to the Age Rewind one which is a sponge tip, because you can control exactly how much product comes out through the small opening. Now I don't know if this is with all of the concealers in the FaceStudio Master Conceal line, but mine was rather liquid-y when squeezing product out. It is not a huge downside to this product because it does give a nice medium coverage to the skin.

It does blend out very well and I use a small brush to drag the product onto my skin to outline the areas that I want to brighten. I then grab a Beauty Blender and blend away! The tube itself is small as it is only 12 ml. I was going to try the Fit Me concealer (also by Maybelline,) but that tube would last me about a month before I run out and have to purchase again. I wanted something that would last me a bit longer. As far as price is concerned, I bought mine for $10 CAD at Wal-Mart. 

Overall, I do like this concealer and think that it is a fair price for what you are paying. I do enjoy the medium coverage and that it is more of a yellow undertone in shade 'Light.' I am curious to see how long this will last me and I will be sure to keep you updated on that!

Until next time,

STAY CLASSY.

Berrz <3

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Morphe Haul + A Mascara

Hey everyone! I recently went on the Morphe web site because I was finally convinced that I wanted to buy the highly talked about 350 Palette. There are a great range of colours which includes some gorgeous warm shades. As you can tell by the swatches, each shadow is highly pigmented. The only thing that I noticed when s watching the matte shades is that I had to pick up more product to get that opacity that I wanted. I do wish the palette was smaller in size because it is not ideal to travel with. Other than that, I am glad that I did pick-up this palette.

I finger swatched the last three shades on the right in the palette in the photo below. 

I had never ordered from the Morphe web site before and I didn’t know that you could purchase other brands! After browsing the web site, I came across Jeffree Star’s Lip Scrubs and knew I had to buy one once I seen that it came in Pumpkin Spice Latte. It smells incredible and will be perfect for getting soft lips in fall! The packaging is gorgeous and you get 30 grams of product which is 1 oz. It is 5 grams more than the lip scrubs at Lush which only contain 25 grams. They are both sugar based lip scrubs. 

There is a great range of brushes on the web site to choose from and I knew right away that I wanted a smaller brush for contouring. I bought the E46 Mini Angled Buffer Brush which is soft and the perfect size! I haven’t tried it on my face yet but it seems promising! The second brush that I purchased happens to be one of Jaclyn Hill’s favourites which is the M433 Pro Firm Blending Fluff. It is fluffy and rounded - just what I had wanted! A girl can never have enough blending brushes!

I did order the Morphe Concealer in Beige. I originally wanted a lighter shade but they were sold out so I settled on buying a slightly darker shade. I must say that I am not impressed with the formula. I don’t know if I got a bad batch, but you can tell from the photo that mine is clumpy, chunky and not appealing whatsoever. It is a thicker concealer and does blend out well. I can make this colour work but there is a lot of pink/peach undertones to it. It was only $5 USD and I am almost out of my other concealer so I needed something to replace it.

Separate from my Morphe order, I went to Wal-Mart a few days ago and wanted to share with you this mascara that I came across. It is from the Flower Line created by Drew Barrymore. I couldn’t find any information online if they are discontinuing the line or not because at Wal-Mart, the entire line was on clearance and there was barely anything left. I was tempted to purchase an eyeshadow quad but I had to refrain from doing so because I just bought the Morphe 350 palette. I digress, anyway, I got the Zoom-In Ultimate Mascara that has three different brush heads. 

It claims to lengthen, curl and add thickness to your lashes. Each brush head does something different and if you use all three brush heads on your lashes, then you will receive all three benefits. You just twist the black part on the handle to get the specific brush head you want, coat your lashes generously and you are left with beautiful customizable lashes! I purchased mine in the shade Intense Black and I only paid $4.50 for this mascara.

Until next time,

STAY CLASSY.

Berrz <3

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