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Tatcha Silk Canvas review
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Tatcha Silk Canvas dry skin review

by mybeautyaddictions
written by mybeautyaddictions
Tatcha Silk Canvas (dry skin) review

I’ve been testing this luxurious primer for a couple of weeks.

  • It’s made from pressed silk, and claims to blur the look of pores, minimize shine, protect skin from clogged pores, and have anti-aging superfoods in it.
  • The container is super beautiful and luxurious and it even comes sealed inside a bag to prevent it from drying out before being opened.
  • It comes with a spatula and you only need a tiny amount for your entire face.
  • I tried this multiple times in different ways and I love how it legitimately blurs my forehead fine lines and the pores around my nose/cheeks.
  • However, it doesn’t work well with my dry skin under makeup. It pills in bits as I attempt to put foundation over it, no matter what skincare I use under it.

Here’s a texture shot:

Tatcha Silk Canvas dry skin review

Tatcha Silk Canvas texture

✔️Final thoughts: If you have normal to oily skin, I’d recommend trying it because you might love it. It leaves skin very smooth and matte.
I have dry skin and I love it on no-foundation days over my moisturizer. It just makes my skin look naturally flawless.
This was sent to me for free to review honestly as I do every product.

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Pat McGrath Foundation
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Pat McGrath Labs – Sublime Perfection Foundation review

by mybeautyaddictions
written by mybeautyaddictions
Pat McGrath Labs – Sublime Perfection Foundation (Dry skin review)

I was incredibly excited and grateful to be sent this beautiful foundation to test!
I’ve tested it for 3 weeks because I wanted to make a very honest, proper review.

  • The bottle is SUPER luxurious, heavy and the most beautiful I’ve ever had.
  • This is designed to be applied with your fingers and has to be set with powder. When applied with a brush, I didn’t achieve a seamless blend. When not set with powder, it moved around my face all day and settled in lines.
  • When applied as directed, the finish is a very natural, sheer coverage which you can build up a little, if done carefully.
  • The formula is very fluid and liquid.

Overall, I didn’t find this to be a great fit for me because I don’t enjoy using setting powder. I have dry skin and find that powders always find a way of emphasizing any dryness around my mouth and nose.
The coverage is very natural looking, but not very dense. I think someone with normal skin who enjoys a natural look and likes finishing powder would love this foundation!

I received the shade Light 2, which I would classify as “Very Fair”. I can wear it, but I think my perfect shade would be Light 3 (my typical foundation shade is Fair Neutral).

Here are some swatches comparing the Pat McGrath Labs foundation in Light 2, to the IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream in Fair, and the CYO Lifeproof Foundation in 101:

Pat McGrath Foundation swatch Light 2

Pat McGrath Foundation swatch in Light 2

?Thank you SO much @patmcgrathreal & @Influenster for sending me this foundation for free to test!

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FRESH Rose Deep Hydration Sleeping Mask
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New FRESH Rose Deep Hydration Sleeping Mask review

by mybeautyaddictions
written by mybeautyaddictions

I have very dry skin and I wasn’t sure if this mask would work for me. A lot of sleeping masks don’t provide me with enough nourishment to keep my skin hydrated until morning.

I’m happy to report that this one does!

  • It’s a new mask from Fresh which involves 2 (quick) steps.
  • First you put on the gel side, wait a minute for it to absorb, then follow it with the water-cream.
  • I sometimes use it on top of my serum and/or a lightweight moisturizer if I’m feeling extra dry, and it works great that way too.
  • I actually wake up to smooth, hydrated skin with no redness or any kind of irritation!
  • It has a rose scent which I find very pleasant, but if you’re sensitive to scents you might want to skip it or smell it in store.

I think this is going to be my go-to sleeping mask during the warm weather – It feels very refreshing, especially if you put it in the fridge before using!
They were kind enough to send me this mask for free to review – If you know me, you know my opinion is always honest!

❔What’s your favourite sleeping mask? Does this one look interesting to you?
?I hope you’re all having a beautiful springy Tuesday!

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L'Oreal Elvive Rapid Reviver Review
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L’Oreal Elvive Rapid Reviver Review

by mybeautyaddictions
written by mybeautyaddictions
L’Oreal Elvive Rapid Reviver Review

I don’t like to review hair products until I’ve used them several times, so I waited so review this product until I used it for a few weeks and formed a solid opinion.

This deep conditioner claims to give you rapidly revive damaged hair, infused with a damage-repairing serum, almond and protein, all in just 1 minute.

I’m the kind of person who usually needs to leave conditioner on for a looong time for it to do anything, (sometimes I run out of hot water in winter waiting in the shower) so this seemed like a great selling point for me.

After using it for about 3 weeks, I can say it definitely does work fast, and I get the same result washing it quickly than leaving it on for longer. It soaks into my hair pretty quickly!
I also like the smell!
That being said, I do find that it does weigh down my natural waves when I leave my hair natural instead of using a curling iron or styling straight. But this is going to happen with any heavy conditioner, if you have wavy -but not curly- hair.

Overall it’s a good conditioner to use in a hurry, but I will only use it when I’m styling my hair with tools.
❤️Thanks to Influenster for sending me this complimentary product to test!

PS. On my face I’m wearing:
– Estee Lauder Double Wear foundation in “Ecru” (slightly too dark for me, it’s a sample) + Buxom Lip Gloss in “Brandy” + IT Cosmetics Superhero Mascara – Top is from Ann Taylor LOFT.

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L'oreal Revitalift Derm Intensives
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L’Oreal Revitalift Derm Intensives review

by mybeautyaddictions
written by mybeautyaddictions
L’Oreal Revitalift Derm Intensives review

For the past few weeks I’ve been using two face serums from L’Oreal: The Revitalift Derm Intensives “1.5% Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum” (pictured left) and “10% Pure Vitamin C concentrate”(pictured right).

✔️The Hyaluronic Acid serum claims you’ll have more supple skin from the first day of use. And it’s true! I have very dry skin which few serums have helped with. I usually have to rely on a super heavy face cream if I want supple skin. But from the first moment I put this serum on, I felt the difference. It looks clear and watery but doesn’t feel watery on your face. It’s very spreadable (a few drops are enough) and you feel it working the second you put it on. It makes it easier to apply my cream afterwards and I feel like I also use less of it because my skin is already less parched thanks to this serum. I am going to be using this a lot this winter!

✔️The Vitamin C concentrate really surprised me because I thought I wasn’t going to like it due to my dry skin. However it is surprisingly moisturizing as well. I don’t really have discoloration or spots on my face that need brightening, however I have noticed an overall glow to my face after using it for weeks, and it also makes my creams go on easily afterwards.

I have not actually used these under makeup so I can’t speak as to how they wear under foundation.

?Overall opinion: I actually love both of these but I think I love the Vitamin C one a little more! These products really pleasantly surprised me.
I received these products for free from @Influenster , and this is my honest experience with these products.

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Marc Jacobs Enamored Lip Gloss Stick
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My Marc Jacobs Enamored Hydrating Gloss Sticks from Influenster

by mybeautyaddictions
written by mybeautyaddictions

A few weeks ago I received these two Marc Jacobs Enamored Hydrating Gloss Sticks in the shades “Candy Bling” and “Uh-Huh Honey” complimentary from Influenster. I have been using them a lot so I could give a proper review!
These glosses come in a stick, and you simply need to twist the package a couple of times to allow part of the stick to come out (the tube doesn’t twist backwards so you only twist enough for one application). You apply it like a lipstick. It feels super moisturizing on my lips, similar to a tinted lip balm. The only drawback for me is that it’s not super long lasting. I do have to reapply it every hour and a half to 2 hours. However that’s not a problem for me, considering how light and hydrating it feels.

As for the shades I was sent, I was very intimidated by “Candy Bling” when I saw the packaging, because I don’t like strong/out there lip colours. However as soon as I put it on, I realised it’s sheer enough to be wearable for those who prefer more natural lips. If you apply it lightly it will be quite natural, if you apply very generously then it will look stronger. “Uh-Huh Honey” also looked like something I wouldn’t enjoy at first. It looks brown on the package and I don’t feel brown tones flatter my lips. But once again, when applied lightly it simply created a golden layer of shimmer over the natural pink of my lips. However, all this being said, I need to proclaim my love for the colour that results from layering both of these colours together. I’m gonna call it “Candy Honey” ? It is the most flattering combination on me and I can’t get enough of it!

In conclusion: I really think this is an excellent everyday lip product for summer. It’s light and refreshing and hydrating to wear on a hot summer day, and not sticky at all!

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Maybelline BROWdrama eyebrow shaping chalk

by mybeautyaddictions
written by mybeautyaddictions

So I received this Maybelline eyebrow shaping chalk for free from Influenster, in exchange for my opinion. I have been using nothing but Anastasia Beverly Hills on my eyebrows for a good couple of years, and I did not expect to love this product. I was wrong! I have to admit this Maybelline shaping chalk is very different and very awesome. It is super pigmented and velvety, and very quick to use. If gives you super full brows and only takes a minute or two to put on. You can use the provided applicator, or if you are a precision freak like me, you can grab an angled brow brush and dip it in the chalk, then apply to your eyebrows. Either way, this thing fills my brows way faster than pencil or brow pomade, and stays all day! Just make sure you get your correct shade. The only thing I would change is I wish they offered a darker, cooler brown shade of this product.
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Also wearing:
Lorac MegaPro 3 eyeshadow in “Sequoia” on lid, “Pink Cider” on inner half, “Bark” on crease.
Sigma Gel eyeliner in “Wicked”, applied with Sigma E06 Brush,
Too Faced “Better than sex” mascara.

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