Review Monday - Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm

Hi Loves,


                Hope you ladies are doing great. Sorry for the delay with the post. This week i will be reviewing Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm. 

Price : Rm 18


Quantity: 0.15 oz


Duration Of Use: 2 weeks


Packaging: The product comes in a recyclable plastic tube, which is small and portable to carry around.


Fragrance: Strong peppermint scent


Ingredients: beeswax, coconut oil, sunflower seed oil, peppermint oil, lanolin, tocopherol, rosemary leaf extract, soybean oil, canola oil, limonene.


What Burt Bees says: Give your lips the soothing feeling they deserve. This natural lip balm is loaded with coconut and sunflower oils, rich in vitamins and essential fatty acids, to nourish, condition and soften lips. Beeswax seals in hydration. We've even added peppermint oil for a refreshing tingle. 


My Review:


I am addicted to lip balms and i am currently on the hunt for a lip balm that hydrates my lips and lasts long. This product is made of natural ingredients which is great. When i first applied the lip balm it had a strong minty scent and my lips started to tingle and burn, but that settled after a couple of minutes, if you do not like peppermint this product is not for you, since the scent is pretty strong. 


The product goes on thick and waxy. It doesn't have any shine to it, its not matte either. It did hydrate and moisturize my lips but it failed to heal my chapped lips. Although don't have really chapped lips but some days it does get really chapped. Even though the moisture and hydration is great, it does not last long, it probably stayed on for an hour and a half without the the consumption of food or water. 


In A Nutshell:


Pros:


- Affordable
- Hydrates


Cons:


- does not heal chapped lips 
- does not last long


I would rate this product 2.5/5 


I wouldn't repurchase Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm again, since it didn't do much for me.


what do you guys think of this weeks review? Have you tried Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm? What do you think of it? Let me know what you think in the comments below. If you liked this post be sure to share it the links are below. 


Until Next Time...



XoXo
Antique-Purple

Review Monday- Mac Fix+

Hey Pretty Ladies, 


                            Hope you all are doing great. Another week is ahead of us and its review Monday again. This week I will be reviewing Mac Fix+, from my haul from Saudi Arabia if you want to check that out click here . Well ive never owned any mac products until recently, since mac is expensive in Malaysia & Saudi Arabia, So I did a lot of research before deciding what I was going to get and Mac Fix+ was one of the few products that i picked up. 


So lets get on with the review and see if Mac Fix+ does what it's supposed to & is it worth buying...


For those of who don't know what Mac Fix+ is, it is a skin refresher & a finishing spray. It has a soothing moisture mist that refreshes the skin and finishes the make up.

The Packaging


I love the packaging, the bottle comes with a spray nozzle which can be twisted into a locked position and i take this with me to uni and hasn't leaked. And the top can be twisted off in case you want to transfer the product into a different bottle.

    The top              

The Ingredients 

Water,Glycerin(Moisture retention), Butylene Alcohol,Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber for anti inflammatory properties), Fruit Extract,Chamomilla Recutita Extract (To Calm and Sooth skin), Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (Antibacterial properties), Tocopheryl Acetate (Heals the skin),Caffeine (Simple plain caffeine), Panthenol,Arginine,PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil,PPG-26-Buteth-26,Fragrance,Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol.

The Review

What Mac say's:
An aqua-spritz of vitamin and minerals, infused with a calm-the-skin blend of green tea, chamomile, cucumber, topped off with the fresh, natural, energizing scent of Sugi. Adds radiance, finishes make-up. Spray it on. Skin drinks it up.

MY Review:

When i first prayed Fix+ didn't like the smell, it smelled like a floral sent but after the second spray i couldn't get enough of it. It felt so fresh and refreshing, i am actually addicted to it now. 


The mist from the bottle is very fine and soothing, although when sprayed up close your face becomes sticky, not sure why but i suggest spraying it about 12" away from your face since this distributes the product evenly.


OK here is the thing this works perfectly as a skin refresher, but not so much as a setting spray. But this product is perfect to Spritz on if you think you have over powdered, what this does is it gets rid of the excess powder so you don't look cakey. What i do is i spray fix+ on a cosmetic sponge and dab my foundation all over, this give you a flawless finish.

Now coming to the factor of if this product is worth the money. Well if it worked as a finishing spray i would say yes, but just as a skin refresher not so much, i could just buy avene spring water for just 17 bucks instead of spending 76 bucks on the same thing from mac. Although fix+ is a multipurpose product, it is a luxury everyone cant afford.


How i use fix+


- I spray this as a moisturizer before applying my foundation, what this does is since fix+ contains glycerin which has moisture retaining properties, it keeps moisture trapped in the skin and helps to keep your face moisturized all day long. I have oily skin and it does not make my face look oily.

- As a skin refresher.


- As a toner if you have dry skin this is perfect. Its great for oily skin as well.


- I spritz this on after applying powder to get rid of cakeyness. 


- I use this on a cosmetic sponge to apply my foundation. 


- I use this as a mixing medium for loose pigments for easy application and gives the pigment a creamy texture


- When i use this with some shimmer eye shadows it give it that extra metallic effect.


- When i feel as though my skin looks cakey in the afternoon I spritz this all over and re apply my foundation or powder foundation.


Extra info


- Its good for people who suffer from Rosacea, Eczema or dry dehydrated skin as many contain calming ingredients.


- Don’t spray fix+ directly into your eye shadow or foundation when the product dries the surface becomes hard and it will be prone to bacterial contamination.


In a nutshell


Pros:


- Great as a skin refresher
- can be used with foundation for a flawless finish
- can be used as a toner 
- can be used to get rid of cakeyness
- as a mixing medium for pigments
- great for people with dry skin


Cons-


- Cant be used as a setting spray
- The price


I would rate this product 8/10


And i would re purchase this again and i would recommend this product to everyone. But if your looking for a finishing spray this is not the product for you.


Price: 76 RM/ SAR

Quantity: 100 ML/3.4 US FL OZ

what do you guys think of this weeks review? Have you tried Fix+? What do you think of it? Let me know what you think in the comments below. If you liked this post be sure to share it the links are below. 


Also don't forget to check out this weeks blog hop by Blog Love Therapy


Until Next Time..

XoXo
Antique-Purple

Review Monday- Maybelline Magnum Volum Express Waterproof Mascara

hi loves,


               I know is been ages since ive posted, i missed blogging a lot. I will be continuing as usual pretty soon so bare with me. So today i will be reviewing Maybelline Magnum Volum Express Waterproof Mascara in Black, wow that is a mouth full :).  If you want to check out my mascara junkie haul click here


let me tell you how i ended up buying this mascara, i had been wanting colossal for a while now, i looked up reviews and stuff so when i was in the store i saw the yellow tube and i picked it up without even checking if it was colossal, and i ended up with Maybelline Magnum Volum Express instead. And i even picked up the wrong colour i picked up washable brown instead of black. I went back and purchased black again since i couldn't return it. I know sucks rite. 


lets get started with the review 


What Maybelline claims
* 9X more volume
* Collagen formula pumps & volumizes lashes giving that luscious look
* seeks out the smallest lashes and coats them evenly
* no clumping 

The Brush


I love the brush, its exactly like the one from falsies, since it has a lot of bristles it would help coat all of your lashes. 

The slight curve of the brush

Side view of the brush

The Review

My bare lashes

My lashes with two coats of mascara

My lashes side view

Ive curled my lashes prior to applying mascara. I applied two coats of magnum on to my lashes. I am not sure if you can see in the picture, but it took a while for this mascara to dry, but fortunately it didn't smudge and cause raccoon eyes . It did coat my lashes evenly and give it a good definition, but i didn't get that false lash effect like it did with the falsies. When i look for a mascara i actually look for volume, lots and lots of it, and if you noticed in first picture where my lashes are bare, you can see that i have a lot of lashes, but once the product was applied my lashes clumped. 

And this product is a pain to get off, well if your using garnier make up remover milk that is, or even if you use a cleansing oil. No matter how much i tried it wouldn't come of. But if you use a make up remover it removes the mascara off in a few swipes. 

In a nutshell

Pros

- water proof

- lasts all day

- no smudging

- holds the curl

- affordable

- build-able

Cons

- difficult to remove with remover milk

- doesn't volumize much

- clumps slightly

- would be hard to achieve volume with thin short lashes

I would rate this product 7.5/10


i would recommend this mascara to those who have full lashes and just want a few coats of mascara. Actually i am not disappointed with this product i just wish it would add extra volume.


A tube of Maybelline Magnum mascara retails at RM35.90 at watson or guardian.


What do you think of this weeks review? Have you tried Maybelline Magnum Volum Express Mascara? What did you thin of it? Let me know in the comments below. If you liked this post be sure to share it the links are below.


Until Next time..

XoXo

Antique-Purple

Review Monday- Maybelline Falsies Mascara

Hi lovelies, 


                 Its been a long time since ive posted, sorry about that ive been so busy with uni. I am done with some of my work and i am taking a break to write a review on Maybelline Falsies Mascara. If you want to check my mascara haul click here.


so lets get on with the review. 


Everyone has been talking about the falsies, when i first read and watched the reviews i knew i had to try it out my self and see what the fuss was all about. 

ok here is what the mascara claims

The Claims:

False lashes, instantly

• Patented Spoon Brush fans out lashes from corner-to-corner, while our Pro-Keratin formula instantly builds volume without clumping
• Unique flexible wand helps to lift and separate lashes to provide the look of 300% more visible, fuller lashes, no gaps from any angle
• Contact lens safe and ophthalmologist-tested
• Waterproof, also available in Washable formula 

The Brush 


The brush is curved such that it would fit the curve of your lashes. i loved that the brush has alot of bristles, this would help coat all the lashes. 

 The curve of the brush

Side view of the brush

The Review 

My Bare Lashes 

                                                    My lashes with two coats of mascara 

My lashes side view 

When i applied this mascara i noticed with one coat my lashes were evenly coated. I applied two coats to give it that false lash effect. Since the brush is curved, it coats the lashes while giving it a perfect curl. This mascara is build able but you need to make sure to do it right to avoid over clumping. Its actually best to build it up while its wet on your lashes. This mascara does actually make my lashes pop, it gives good volume and length although it did not look like false lashes to me, but it was close. Its actually great for a person who wants that false lash effect but does not know how to wear false lashes or does not want to wear them. And this mascara lasts all day. 


The only downside to this product is taking off the mascara, i used Garnier make up remover milk, it does remove the mascara but there is still some left behind on my lashes. And some times a lash or two comes off while removing the mascara which sucks, i am not sure if anyone else faces this problem but i do. But i still love this product. 


I rate this product 8.5/10 and i would recommend this to everyone.


You can find this product at any local drug store, here in Malaysia it retails for Rm 35.90


What do you think of this weeks review? Have you tried Maybelline Falsies Mascara? What did you thin of it? Let me know in the comments below. If you liked this post be sure to share it the links are below.


Until Next time..

XoXo
Antique-Purple

Review Monday - Avon super enchant

Hi there, 

              The days go by within a blink of an eye. I cant believe its another review Monday. For this weeks review ive chosen Avon super enchant. Click here if you want to check my mascara haul. 

When i first got this mascara i was quiet sceptical, i thought this mascara would make my lashes dry, clumpy and flaky. But i was dead wrong. 

I love the way the brush is, the hour glass shape is not only unique, it also fits perfectly on to my lashes and distributes the mascara evenly.

My Lashes without mascara 

My lashes with Avon Super Enchant

Lashes side view

My thoughts:


I absolutely love the mascara wand it distributes product to my lashes evenly avoiding clumping. Above are the pictures of my lashes with two coats of mascara. On the website it stated that the mascara has lash conditioning ingredients like petroleum jelly which makes your lashes soft to the touch and does not flake. This mascara made my lashes look longer fuller and stayed beautifully curled through out the day. Ive had this mascara on for about 12 hours and hasn't it flaked, or made my lashes look droopy. 

The tube contains about 8 ml of product.

I rate this product 9/10 and i would recommend this to everyone.

Price & Availability:


This product retails for about Rm 28 and can be found Avon Uk , Avon Saudi Arabia, Avon malasiya

What do you think of this weeks review? Have you tried Avon Super Enchant? or is it your first time finding out this product? Let me know in the comments below. If you liked this post be sure to share it the links are below.


Don't forget to check out Blog Love Therapy to discover new blogs.  Until next time..

XoXo

Antique-Purple

Nail Attack & Whats on my eye Wednesday (Purple Rain)

Hi lovelies, 

                      Sorry i didn't post yesterday, my internet was out. So today i am doing both my nail attack and whats on my eye.

So lets start with my nail attack. Today i am wearing  Elianto Nail polish in Chili Red. This color is such a perfect red, i could see my self reaching for this color often.

You can find this polish at Elianto. The price ranges from Rm 5 to 5.50.

Now on with whats on my eye, today i am doing a purple inspired look using Elianto eye shadows. I absolutely love Elianto eye shadows they are really pigmented and extremely affordable.

These are the eye shadows i used, they are from the vibrant shadow collection. From left to right Orchid Purple & Scarlet Purple. These eye shadows retail for about Rm 6 each. 

Now lets get on with the eye look. 
 

                                          With Flash                                                    Without Flash

1 -  Prime your eyelids to prevent your look from creasing.

2 -  In the middle and inner corner of your lids pat on Orchid Purple with a flat shader brush. 

3 - Using a pencil brush apply Scarlet Purple in the outer v, make sure to bring it bit above the  crease.

4 - Be sure to blend the colors together to give a softer look.

5- Line the inner lower lash line with a black pencil liner.

6 -  Curl your lashes and apply black mascara to top and bottom lashes.
 
7 - Apply your other makeup as usual.

Products I Used :

* Elianto Eye primer ( Review on the way)

* Elianto eye shadow's in the shades Orchid Purple & Scarlet Purple ( Review on the way)

* Avon Avon mega impact gel eyeliner in black flash (Review Here)

* Essence No Limit (Volume Power Boost) ( Review on the way)

What do you guys think?  Let me know if you tried out this look.  Leave a comment if you want to see other looks using Elianto eye shadows.

xoxo 

Antique - Purple

Nail Attack - Tuesday

Hi lovelies,

                  I apologize for my absence for the last week, i am back and i will be posting regularly. Well what better to start with than a nail attack.

Today's nail polish is from missguided in the color misstique.

This nail polish is amazing and with a two coats you get the color you see in the bottle. The polish lasted me four days and only have some minimal tip wear. Ive applied it with Eilanto base and top coat. The bottle contains about 13ml, of product which is pretty good.

Missguided nail polishes are available from missguided.co.uk and retails for £5. Its around Rm 23.

Have you tried any missguided nail polishes? If so what is your favorite color? Let me know in the comments below.

xoxo

Antique-purple