Now all of these are my own opinion but don't you like reading reviews about good and bad products? Well that's exactly what I'm doing so they can be compared! Reviews will start from left to right.
First off and with big regret is a Clinique product (traitor I know!) The review says: High Impact Mascara is a multi-benefit mascara that adds maximum volume with definition and length. Specially developed brush and formula work together to dramatically thicken lashes while separating. Okay, so the brush is actually nice and it doesn't gather too much product on the brush but for £17.50 I would expect high impact and just didn't feel that! It definitely lengthens by lashes but that is all. This was a sample and I wouldn't be investing in the full product. Sadly as this is the first Clinique makeup I have tested, it makes me unmotivated to try any others.
Next up is something that I really really wanted to love but couldn't! MAC mineralize foundation is: A combination of powders creates an optical blurring effect that virtually diminishes imperfections and fine lines, for a more even tone. The light-reflecting, natural satin finish makes skin appear refined, revitalized and refreshed with a new purity, softly lit from within. SPF 15 adds the perfect finishing touch of sun protection. Features our 77-Mineral Complex, Shea Butter and Vitamin E. Now in MAC foundations I am NC15 (very pale I know) and I find it so hard to find foundations pale enough for me so it has always pleased me that they do foundations in my colour however this made me break out really bad. It made my skin really oily and shiny after about 1 hour of wear. When it is first applied, it does smooth out imperfections and create a more even skin tone but it certainly didn't last for long on me. As with all things, that's not to say to other people not to buy it because all our skin types are different but it's always helpful to read reviews from people with similar skin tones to you. Obviously I will still be using MAC products as they give amazing coverage and are good value for money. This product just isn't for me!
A product I was really excited to try was the benefit ultra radiance mist. It is said that: Even the brightest complexions need a quick pick-me-up now & then. Ultra radiance facial re-hydrating mist instantly enhances radiance with our exclusive tri-radiance complex to deliver immediate & long-term hydration. Now benefit products are usually fine for my skin type, but this didn't seem to be at all. To be honest I have always struggled with moisturisers but I thought this would be okay. It is also said that it works as a setting spray and renews your makeup throughout the day. If anything, I found that it ruined my makeup and made it melt off my face! Still have the full bottle over 1 year on. Seems like such a waste of £20.
Sadly another benefit product again! I feel bad for putting this in here because it's not necessarily a product I don't like. The product states that it is: Our silky pink primer takes your complexion from dull to darling! Simply blend it on for the look of brighter, smoother skin. Contains light-reflecting pigments to help brighten all skin tones and raspberry & camomile to soothe skin. Now I don't feel that this product actually works as a primer. It doesn't hold my foundation on for longer, it doesn't smoother out my skin or make my foundation to apply and it doesn't reaaaally change the complexion of my skin. I think it is fine as a product but just doesn't do as much as I would hope. Think maybe my expectations were maybe just a little bit too high. On the other hand, when is run out of primer, I do still use this as an emergency back up, just because it's better than applying my foundation straight onto my skin.
A high end company I have never really used but always envied people that have the products in the makeup bags is Chanel. The packaging is just so cute and classy and I have always wanted to own some of their products. I got a sample of their new foundation. Here are it's claims: CHANEL PERFECTION LUMIÈRE VELVET SMOOTH-EFFECT MAKEUP SPF 15. PERFECTION LUMIÈRE VELVET is a lightweight second-skin foundation. It naturally smoothes and evens out the complexion for a velvety matte makeup result. The lightweight texture of PERFECTION LUMIÈRE VELVET makes it perfect for normal and combination to oily skin. This ultra-soft emulsion instantly becomes one with the skin, transforming into a natural powdery matte finish that disappears onto the skin.
Now this foundation does absolutely everything it claims to do, doesn't break me out, has such a lovely smooth, flawless and velvety finish but it really just does not last. After about 45 minutes to an hour, I noticed the foundation separating on my skin. I also feel that it is far too pricey for the size of the product. Really you are paying for the name more than anything else.
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