My Makeup Issues
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Hi, I am a self-confessed make-up addict and collector. I am, by no means, any sort of trained make-up artist or guru. Over the years I have tried practically every brand of cosmetics known to (wo)man. I would love to share my thoughts on products and hear about beauty items and make-up products which you covet, love or just plain hate.
My Makeup Issues
1M ago
I have a lot of empties ready to talk about so let's dive in with some speed reviews!
Caliray Come Hell or High Water Mascara (x2) – I only used one of these over late spring and summer. The other one I finished at the end of last winter. I had put it in my empties basket and then it disappeared. I recently found it in a strange place and the obvious answer is that my cat must have fished it out of the basket and played soccer with it. Anyway, I love the fact that this mascara doesn’t budge or smudge so it is great when I am wearing my glasses. It gives good length, volume and curl to ..read more
My Makeup Issues
4M ago
Hello! More empties to talk about today!
Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge - This is a decent backup for a Beautyblender sponge but not as good. Can't recall if this is my first or second sponge but I have repurchased for sure.
MAC Pro Palette Eyeshadow Refill in Naked Lunch - This is one of my all time favourite go to eyeshadows. I can pair this shade with just about any other colour from any palette. It's a great lid colour. I believe this may have been the second one I have finished. Third already repurchased. This is a top drawer makeup item that everyone shou ..read more
My Makeup Issues
8M ago
Here are my latest empties with some mini reviews included.
Shiseido Facial Cotton - Another one done! Already repurchased. My favourite cotton pads, period. As a side note, I swear these used to be $11 and now they are $17.50 Canadian! Talk about inflation! I do my best to only buy them on sale.
Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion - What was left in this tube was hardened so I am throwing it out. Already well on my way through another tube. This is the only eyeshadow primer that I trust these days.
Beautyblender - I keep trying other sponges to save a buck but the ..read more
My Makeup Issues
10M ago
Lots of empties to cover today! Let the summary reviews begin!
it Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Color Correcting Full Coverage Cream in Light - Another full size and a mini are done! Already repurchased. This helps cover my redness and the SPF is handy.
Bumble and Bumble Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Conditioner - Apparently, I went through a lot of conditioner the last few months. I finished two full sized tubes and a travel sized one. The best conditioner I have found for my hair. Already repurchased.
Colorpop Super Shock Shadow in Tea Party ..read more
My Makeup Issues
11M ago
Let's dive into it!
Nivea Pure & Natural Body Lotion (x2) - Best drugstore body lotion on the market as far as I am concerned. Note I said drugstore haha.
KVD Beauty Tattoo Liner Waterproof Liquid Liner in Trooper Black - This is my second to favourite black liquid liner ever behind Stila's version. I also have it in the colour Mad Max Brown and it is equally wonderful. Would repurchase for sure.
Diorshow Maximizer 3D Triple Volume Plumping Lash Primer - This isn't a bad product and I would repurchase but I don't feel it lives up to it's hype. It can help a so so or ..read more
My Makeup Issues
1y ago
A long awaited empties post finally! I have been working on this one for longer than I care to mention. I have a pile of Winter empties piling up so this one can't wait much longer. Let's jump right into it!
Clinique Redness Solutions Daily Relief Cream - I purchased this when my roseacea started getting quite bad. It offerred some temporary relief but overall I didn't feel like it did as much as it should have. I have since found much better products that help me more than this. I did purchase another one of these jars though before I discovered other things so at some point I ..read more
My Makeup Issues
2y ago
EOS lip balms (x4) - No idea what scent these are. None of them are finished but I had a reaction to these like so many other people. I keep finding them around the house but I think I've finally rounded them all up. So excited to see them go! I know they aren't finished but I am so done with them it isn't funny so thought they were worth mentioning.
Evodia Australia Coconut & Lime Body Wash - I got this from Marshalls or Winners. It was pretty good and last me for ages. Loved the smell. Might not have been the most moisturizing body wash of all time, but it was alright. I h ..read more
My Makeup Issues
2y ago
It's been eternity since I did an empties post and the crap is really piling up! Enough is enough. I have so much I need to break it into at least 3 parts. Let's get to it.
Nivea Pure & Natural Body Milk - This is a staple in my empties posts. For quick hand cream or anywhere really Lotion, this is the best at the drug store as far as I am concerned in terms of quantity you get, decent quality and price point. Already repurchased like 3....
Aveeno Skin Relief Moisturizing Lotion in Cooling Menthol - This is the best lotion from the Aveeno line in my opinion. I've even seen it ..read more
My Makeup Issues
2y ago
I got this on a whim from Fabfitfun. I can't recall what I paid for it but it was a very decent price. It's a very thick and rich cream and it does a pretty decent job of moisturizing dry feet. One of the better foot balms I've ever used. I will not repurchase this though for one reason - I can't stand the smell of it. The scent of eucalyptus is overpowering in this balm and it is the scent I dislike the most in the world. So if you like the smell of eucalyptus or don't mind it, this may be the foot balm for you.  ..read more
My Makeup Issues
3y ago
I know it isn't spring anymore, but better late than never right? I already have a bunch of summer empties piling up too so it's high time I get cracking on this blog.
Nivea Body Milk Pure & Natural x2 - This is my favourite bathroom/kitchen hand cream. Already repurchased.
Bath & Body Works Fresh Sparkling Snow Gentle Foaming Hand Soap - I've almost finished my BBW stash and I don't plan to replace it as their scents no longer do it for me. This one was not my favourite but the packaging sure was cute.
Bumble and Bumble Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Conditioner - best co ..read more