Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque - Review

Today I'm doing a quick review of the Mint Julep mask by Queen Helene which I'm sure a lot of you know about. I had my eye on this for a long time which was about 2 years ago to be exact? so I searched and couldn't find it anywhere that sold it in Toronto. So lucky me, when I was in Buffalo, New York for vacation, I was able to go to Walgreens and I found this there so I was really happy about that. But now I have mixed opinions on the product you guys... sort of a like/ dislike relationship. I don't say love/hate because I don't love it nor hate it. My feelings are not that strong to use that term. 

It applies on the skin pretty smoothly as long as my skin is damp or even wet. If my skin is dry and I use this, it just clings to one area and not cover the skin easily. It gives my face a cooling sensation and it smells like mint which is good. It removes easily with warm water. My skin feels smooth after and I actually like it. Now the part I don't really enjoy about this is that it's REALLY hard to squeeze this product and get some out. It hasn't dried or anything but jeez I practically have to set it on the counter and squeeze this with both hands and put some weight on it to get some product out. That is just ridiculous. Now I don't know if it's the packaging or what and if it's just me or if anyone else has this issue but it's just not acceptable. I wouldn't repurchase this product just because of this whole issue... I don't care if I like the mask and how it makes my skin feel...

Well... looks at that, this was not such a quick little review after all. It just shows I can't talk a little about a product. I just have to include everything. Well that's me!! you gotta love it I'm sure hahahah

Have you ever tried this mask? What are your thoughts on it?

Lots of love,
Dina
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Sephora Collection Jumbo Liner 12HR wear Waterproof - Review & Swatches

10 Green, 04 Taupe, 11 Turquoise

Today I am reviewing the Sephora Jumbo Liners which are actually some of my favourites. In summer I tend to tone down my makeup a lot and most days I'm just without anything on my face except Sunscreen!! But there are days that I like to look more put together whether it's for work or just hanging out with friends or whatever is going on. So my go to eye look is usually a natural matte cream shade on the lids, warm brown or like a grey brown matte shade in the crease and one of these liners on the top lash line just like you would do with a black eyeliner. Some times I go for a thin line and sometimes I do it thick. 

These jumbo liners are just what the name says JUMBO! haha but I make it work both ways. It needs to be sharpened so I sharpen the tip for a thin line or use the side for a thicker look. They go on very smoothly and effortlessly. It's creamy but it doesn't slide off either. Doesn't tug on the eye and it is very pigmented and also true to the colour of the packaging. It's just perfect. they set quickly once you`re finished applying it. When they set it doesn't go ANYWHERE!! In my opinion these are smudge proof, waterproof, even tear proof if you ask me! But the good thing is that it removes easily with eye makeup remover. I don't have to tug on my eyes or rub that hard...it just comes off effortlessly.. SCORE!! haha 

10 Green, 04 Taupe, 11 Turquoise

Here I did big swatches for you guys so you can see how pigmented they are, how true to the colour of the packaging it goes on the skin and also these come in shimmer and no shimmer? I'm not sure if they are matte so don't hold me on that but the three I've got have sort of shimmer but not really? I don't know.. well they reflect light but there's no glitter either so yea...moving on.

10 Green, 04 Taupe, 11 Turquoise

A while back I did another review on some other waterproof eyeliners I had and I did the same test with them so I decided to do it again for this one. I put my hand under warm running water and actually rubbed them a little, honestly nothing changed but the fact that the skin of my hand kind of hurt because I was trying to somehow smudge them or remove them and nothing would do. I removed it with eye makeup remover in the end... see my point? these are absolutely amazing!!

The only thing I could say that some people might be a little put off is that it needs sharpening. It is not retractable so that can be the only negative but then I have never had issues with sharpening this. Yes there are other eyeliners I've tried in the past that are creamy and needs sharpening and it's a mess... It gets stuck in the sharpener, then the pencil breaks and just a headache... BUT I honestly have never had any issues with this getting stuck in the sharpener or anything. When I sharpen them, the actual wood thing of the pencil and the eyeliner stick together so I was really impressed when my sharpener was clean after using it.

I am looking forward to look for more colours next time I'm in the Sephora store. maybe expect a swatch post? we'll see ;)

Yeah, well I can go on and on about these eyeliners but I'm going stop my rambling. 

Have you tried any of these eyeliners? What are your thoughts on it?

Lots of love,
Dina
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Tarte Double Detox Amazonian Clay Exfoliating Facial Mask - Review

I'm all about face masks. I want to try them all and find the best for my skin. Today, I am talking about the only mask that Tarte has in their line. I got a sample of it a while back and liked it so I purchased the full size and I have to say, I really enjoy this product. You could say I am a Tarte junkie? because I want everything they have in their line and I have a good amount of products from them. (reviews to come in the near future..yay)

It has a not too thick not too thin pasty consistency with exfoliating beads. A little goes a long way with this stuff. I use about a pea size or so and it covers my whole face pretty much. The beads do mild exfoliation and they are not harsh at all. If you are looking for a "harsher" exfoliate this is not for you but then this is a mask so I don't count it as an exfoliating product anyways so yea that's that!

I usually put this mask on my face for about 15-20 minutes because let's be honest, the first 5-10 minutes of it I just forget all about the mask until it's dry and I can feel it tighten on my skin which by then it's time to wash it off. I use warm water to remove this mask. It makes my skin smooth afterwards and does not irritate my skin at all. Also, my sensitive skin doesn't have any weird reactions to it which I am very happy about so far. I have a few masks to finish first, but as soon as those are done I will definitely buy this again!

Have you tried this mask? What are your thoughts on it?

Lots of love,
Dina
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Physicians Formula Youthful Wear Spotless Foundation & Concealer - Review

Soooooooo I'm BACK!! It's been a long time I know but life happens and all that so lets move on and get to this blog post. I have a lot and I mean A LOT of new makeup and other goodies and I am so excited to review them and tell you my opinion.

Today I'm reviewing the first Physicians Formula foundation I have ever tried. I actually really like how the packaging looks. It does have a dropper applicator which is interesting and I have no problem using it but I suggest being careful with it otherwise I assume it can get messy.

It has SPF 15, the foundation feels light on the skin and it also held up great throughout the day. It has a scent that I'm not sure how to describe but it doesn't smell bad what-so-ever and it doesn't linger on the skin after you have applied it. It has light coverage, looks natural and it also gives a natural glow AND it doesn't accentuate any dry areas on my face, so I say it's great for dry skin types .

Also the foundation serum comes with a tiny brush which don't even let me get started on that... because it just doesn't work at all! it's too tiny and takes for ever to do the whole face and it's just a no go foundation brush...

The concealer that sort of comes with the foundation hence the packaging and all, it's a good concealer for the under eye area but as in covering dark spots on the face.. it's just too thin for that. but I think it does a nice job with brightening the under eye area. This also has SPF 15 like the foundation. 

I have the foundation in Medium and the concealer in Light/Medium. The shade selection is really small or it is in my drugstore. For the foundation there was only Light and Medium. For the concealer there was Light and Light/Medium. So the shade selection in my opinion is pretty bad. It wont match a lot of people I'm sure. I was lucky or fortunate or whatever to be able to get a shade to match me.

So overall, I think I have said everything I had to say about these two. I do like the foundation. It actually is one of my favourites from the drugstore and that is a big deal because everything I try somehow I just don't like it. The concealer is okay. It's not the best I've tried but I can make it work.

Have you tried anything from Physicians Formula? What are your thoughts on it?

Lots of love,
Dina
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Peter Thomas Roth Camu Camu Vitamin C Brightening Moisturizer - Review

Peter Thomas Roth Camu Camu Power C x 30 Vitamin C Brightening Moisturizer is the full name which is so long!! goodness gracious ;)

I am a huge fan of Moisturizers that have vitamin C in them and of course when I was recommended this cream by one of the girls that worked at Sephora, I immediately requested a sample because I like to try stuff if I can before purchasing them.

So let me tell you, the first thing I always do is smell the product and I fell in LOVE! This moisturizer smells AMAZING. It smells similar to oranges but way better and I kind of wanted it just for the scent itself! but I restrained my self and just got a sample since this cream is nowhere near cheap. Luckily the girl at the Sephora was super nice and gave me a decent amount of the product which considering it's for the whole face, the sample can't be tiny or you would just use it one time and poof it's gone. I actually had the sample for about 2 weeks I believe, now this was back in July so I am not 100% sure if it was 2 weeks or like 10 days but you get the idea haha

I ordered this two days after getting the sample, that's how much I enjoyed the moisturizer. 

 It has a creamy rich and luxurious texture and it's not too thin or too thick, it's the perfect consistency for a face moisturizer. It absorbs quickly and it doesn't leave the face feeling greasy at all. It moisturizes really well so it's perfect for winter months when my skin gets pretty dry.

One of the first things I noticed since using this product is that it really has brighten my skin. It has also helped with my hyperpigmentation which is the biggest issue I have with my skin usually. 

This feels great on the skin and as I said I have had it since July and use it consistently and It's still going strong. I haven't had any issues with it. Also it has an interesting unique packaging which I haven't seen a lot of. I actually think it's a great way to keep the product sanitized so I don't have to dip my finger in the jar and get it out even though with other products that I have to dip my finger in, I have a mini cosmetic spatula that I use to keep it clean but this is a great way to get the correct amount the face needs. The only concern I have is the fact that I can't see how much product I have left in the jar. I tried to open it and wouldn't open and I didn't want to ruin the packaging so I have left it alone for now.

So overall, I absolutely love this moisturizer. It has become one of my favourite face product and I will definitely repurchase it again even thought it's pretty expensive!! 

Have you tried any product from Peter Thomas Roth? What are your thoughts on it?

Lots of love,
Dina

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