Rimmel London Stay Matte Pressed Powder

Hello there my lovelies~

Today will be a quick review for Rimmel London's Stay Matte Pressed Powder!

Alright, so we all know that shiny "t-zone" is a big no no after applying your foundations. That is why a long lasting setting powder is very important. 

This powder is pretty well known on the internet. Many makeup gurus on the internet has claimed that this powder has great long wear and oil control powers. Today, I will review whether or not this powder can actually stand up to its claim.

Retails for $4~6

0.49 oz/ 14g of product per compact

Links will be listed down below for places to purchase this product.

I am in the shade 004 Sandstorm.

Comes in a total of 6 shades

Includes a transparent shade.

As you can tell I have showed

this powder a little too much love haha ^ _ ^

Here is a simple swatch of the powder itself.

The powder is not the greatest in texture compared 

to high end powders. For the price of this powder, the texture is not so shabby at all.

The powder gets a little powdery and chalky (just a little, nothing crazy)

after using it for a long time.

So did this product work wonders for me? I would say yes and no. 

When I first used this powder, the texture of this powder is extremely smooth. However, after using this powder for awhile it became a little chalky and powdery. Of course it wasn't to the point where it was impossible to work with. It wasn't a big issue, I was just a little disappointed that the texture didn't stay the same. But hey! For $4 that's not so bad!  

CONS:
   - Packaging is really loose
   -Chalky after long use
   -Fragrance might be a little strong
   - Did not come with a sponge or a puff
   - No mirror

PROS:
   -Good mattifying power
   -Smooth powder
   -Easy to apply and blend
   -Good staying power
   - Great powder for a great price

SCORE: 4 out of 5

FINAL VERDICT:
For this price the powder is great! Keep in mind that I have oily skin, so whatever does or doesn't work for me does not mean it won't work for you. I do like to use this powder to set my liquid foundations. This powder does keep me matte for about an hour or two, but since I have oily skin blotting my face is definitely a must no matter what. So I believe that you guys should give this powder a try! For around $4~5 bucks it's worth trying it!

LINKS:
All the links below are where you can purchase this powder.
     Walmart
     Where to Buy (Rimmel London Official Website)

Feel free to leave any comments or questions down below!

I'll be happy to answer them!

See you next time~

V xoxo.

Wet and Wild Color Icon Eye Shadow Trio (Walking on Eggshells)

Today's review will be on Wet and Wild's Color Icon Eye Shadow Trio in Walking on Eggshells (308B). For those who are not familiar with the brand, Wet and Wild is a U.S drugstore brand commonly known for their inexpensive high quality products. If you are familiar with the brand, then you might know how amazing some of their shadows are! And of course, Walking on Eggshells is just as amazing as the rest of the high quality shadows by Wet and Wild~

Retails for $2.99~$5.99

0.12 oz/ 3.5 g

(Depending on where you get it at. 

Links will be listed down 

below if you can't get them in store!)

Back 

Instructions on the shadows 

and list of ingredients. 

Instruction for the shadows.

List of ingredients.

These trio palettes come with 2 applicators

A small brush and a single sided sponge tip

(quality of the applicators are not the best)

The color range for this trio is very neutral.

3 neutral shades for everyday wear!

Brow bone color:

Creamy yellow

Crease color:

Basic brown 

( Lighter than picture, previous crease picture 

above is much closer to the true color )

Eyelid Color:

Rose pink

( Lighter than picture, previous eyelid pictures

are much closer to the true color)

Swatches

In natural lighting

More swatches!

(Different lighting)

This shadow trio is quite impressive! The colors are pigmented, very silky and soft, and extremely easy to blend and use! For $2.99, these shadow qualities are unbeatable for the price! They are pretty comparable high end products! (Of course color and texture wise, high end products probably have better ingredients; but HEY at this price, it's not so shabby) 

These shadows, however, do have tiny shimmers blended into the shadows. The shimmers are not extremely noticeable unless you pay close attention to them. The 3 shades all have a stain finish to them. The textures of these shadows are oh-so-soft! They are creamy and wonderful to work with! 

The brow bone, crease, and eyelid shadows all have the same creamy consistency, not chalky at all. However, depending on how you apply these shadows, there might be a little bit of fall outs. Just tap off the excess powders and you're good to go!  

CONS:

   - Might be hard to get for others outside of U.S

   - Applicators are okay

   - No mirror 

   - Packaging is okay 

PROS:

  - Great quality shadows for a low price

   - Very beautiful neutral colors

   - Soft, silky, and easy to blend (can be applied with fingers and still look gorgeous!)

SCORE:  4.5 out of 5

FINAL VERDICT: 

The shadows are awesome! The only let down is the packaging. There is no mirror and the plastic isn't the best. I wish the packaging and the applicators were better. But for $2.99 what more can I ask for? Other than that, I am very happy about this product! One more thing before I forget! Because these shadows are so soft and creamy, they can break very easily! So don't drop them.

COUPON/ SALES: 

Attention all U.S shoppers that are interested in this product! 

Drugstores like Walgreen, CVS, Rite-Aid often have BOGO Free (Buy one get one free) or 40% off on this brand! So wait for a sale to get even more discounts on them~

LINKS: 

All the links below are where you can purchase this shadow and other Wet and Wild products if you can't get them in store!

   Wet and Wild Site

   Nonpareilboutique

   Beautyjoint

I hope you enjoyed the review! 

Until next time~

V  xoxo.

DIY Eye Makeup Remover

The key ingredient in this DIY is OIL! Not just any kind of oil! Extra virgin olive oil! Why olive oil you may ask? Oil can "dissolve" makeup by breaking down the pigments in eye makeups. 

Since olive oil resembles the natural type of oil on our skin, it won't clog our pores. Further more, olive oil can keep your skin soft and nourish your eyelashes while chemicals in store bought eye makeup removers can dry out our skins. For those of you who have sensitive skin should consider giving this a try!

Now you will need:

*You could exchange the water to aloe vera water to further hydrate your skin*

Steps:

1. Take the small bottle and fill up as much olive oil as you wish ( I generally put in half, but if you don't like the greasy feeling of the olive oil then you can add less oil and more water)

2. Add water (I recommend filtered water) to fill the rest of the bottle (TIP: don't fill up the bottle all the way because you need room to shake it) 

 3. Now you are all complete! SHAKE SHAKE SHAKE! Shake the bottle quickly and pore a generous amount on a cotton pad and BAM! DONE! 

This is the perfect makeup remover to make if you're out of your favorite eye makeup remover or you just want to try something new. You can also us this as a all over face makeup remover too! This is easy,simple, and cheap to make! So what are you waiting for? 

Have a wonderful day!
V  (: