product review

Product reviews for beauty buffs; explore the best in hair, makeup, skincare and more, from tried-and-true beauty staples to newly released cosmetics.

The 30 Beauty Products I Can't Live Without
As the owner and creative director of a start-up cosmetics company, I know three things: what you put on your skin and in your hair is a big deal; all beauty products are NOT created equal; and, if you're able, spending the money on higher-quality products is almost always worth it.
By Stripes Joplin8 years ago in Blush
11 MU Brands That Have The Best Designed Packaging
Disclaimer: I think that the reason eyeshadow palettes are the most popularly collected makeup product is because of the packaging. Nothing in the makeup market can draw your attention the way a pretty looking palette will, for most people, that is. Or that is what I think especially for those people who like collecting eyeshadow palettes. Granted, I could be wrong.
By Heeta Joshi8 years ago in Blush
6 Hair Products That Keep Your Hair Healthy
I really enjoy hair things. Trimming it, dyeing it multiple colors, doing new hairstyles with it. But really the hard part is the upkeep. To a small degree of success, albeit I struggled to keep the grey in as part of my ashblonde-gray phase. It's really difficult, which makes me sad, cause after this experience I would really just dye my whole head grey because it is so beautiful of a color. But it washes out so easily it's almost impossible to keep it for very long.
By Mars A.M.8 years ago in Blush
I Tried HUM’s Daily Cleanse Supplement & Here’s What Happened. Top Story - August 2018. Created with: HUM.
If there’s one thing I can honestly say, it’s that I do not exactly have a good diet. Ask anyone who knows me; it’s true. It’s one of those things that I’ve really been ashamed of and have slowly (very slowly) been working to correct.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Blush
Prism by Anastasia Beverly Hills
Disclaimer: I spend my dough, that gives me the right to have an opinion. If ABH pays your bills, by all means, leave. As we “intelligent” human beings know, understand, and (should) accept, it is impossible to like or dislike everything from a single brand (Subculture anyone?). A bad product does and will reflect on a brand. It is what it is. I am always a devil’s advocate because what may or may not work for me will work vice versa for someone else. So the gist is that this review is based on my experience, and skin type (medium-tan with pale undertone and oily skin).
By Heeta Joshi8 years ago in Blush
I Used Organic Body Oil on My Hair and This Is What Happened. Top Story - July 2018.
There are a lot of things I have managed to tame over the years. I’ve managed to tame my wild style into something that looks visually appealing. I’ve been able to get my driving style to be a bit tamer than it used to be when I first started driving. I’ve even been able to tame my spending habits—for the most part.
By Patricia Sarkar8 years ago in Blush
Moroccan Spice Palette
First Looks The palette and packaging are both a beautiful navy blue, almost purple color. The cover of the palette has beautiful—what looks like—smoke clouds of magenta, pink, and purple in the center, as well as the Fenty Beauty name. The back of the palette has all of the names of each of the shades inside of the palette. The names correspond to the other side of the palette. If you're looking at the first color on the right of the packaging sticker, then that will be the first color on the right inside the palette. The palette itself is made of plastic and is suggested to last nine months from opening, according to the label given on the back of the palette.
By Mari Quite Contrary8 years ago in Blush
Mario Badescu Review
About a year ago, I decided to give Mario Badescu products a try due to my battle with acne. I had some really positive results as well as some setbacks so I wanted to come in and share my experience with their products and some tips on how to pick the right ones for you.
By G M8 years ago in Blush
Subversive by Pat McGrath Labs
Disclaimer: Critiquing a brand is not a crime. Threatening someone over it, however is. I bought this eyeshadow with my own hard earned money, therefore I have the right to form an opinion on it. I consider myself to be a neutral reviewer, where I talk about both the pros and cons based on my experiences. Trust me that I can find at least one of each in an overall good or bad item. I am a medium-tan girl with a pale undertone and oily skin. It’s still available on the market for those who would like to pick up this limited edition palette.
By Heeta Joshi8 years ago in Blush
Masquerade by Juvia’s Place. Top Story - July 2018.
Disclaimer: This might be a bit long! I take no responsibility for your hurt sentiments, except to say it was unintentional. I paid with my hard earned money, hence the opinion. I ordered this in September, 2017. Wow, almost a year. So I have an in-depth experience with this one. I am a tan medium skin shade with a pale undertone and oily skin.
By Heeta Joshi8 years ago in Blush
ColourPop First Time Purchase Reflection
Disclaimer: I’ll be honest and say that I look at both pros and cons of a product, so if you are sensitive to constructive critique. This is not the post for you. Proof has been attached for your perusal.
By Heeta Joshi8 years ago in Blush
Top 5 Eyeshadow Palette Regrets vs. Delights
Disclaimer: My intention is not hurt your fan hood sentiments. So if makeup brands break your bread, so to speak, then perhaps this is not the post for you. I have absolutely nothing against these brands or their “faces” whatsoever. I personally did not get my money’s worth out of these eyeshadow palettes for one reason or another. And all of these reasons have to do with the element of how they performed (application, weartime, blendibility) for me. Me, having oily, darkish skin tone.
By Heeta Joshi8 years ago in Blush