Review and Demo: Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque

This is my face before I used the mask. Hopefully you will be able to tell a difference in the pictures.



 

This is my face while the mask was wet:

 

This is my face as the mask has dried...you can see some cracks from moving my face a little bit.

 

This is my skin after using the mask, using toner, and moisturizing my face.

 

I do not think you can see a difference right away, however the mask did reduce the redness on my face. I also felt that I could see a better difference the next day.

 

 

So, this mask claims to: help dry up acne pimples, rinse away blackheads & shrink enlarged pores.

 

Overall, I think this is a great mask, even if you don't have problem areas...masks are just a great way to relax and have a little "me" time. :) As for me, I do have problem areas such as redness, and some pimples. As I mentioned in this post that I did not notice much difference right away, other than the reduction in redness, but I saw a bigger difference the next day. My pimples were smaller and beginning to go away. Not sure that the mask gets rid of blackheads, because the day after I used the mask, they were back. To me they are practically microscopic anyway, so it doesn't really bother me. I do like the mask, the way it feels on my skin both before and after, and the smell. I will say I wish the packaging was better however. I like the squeeze tube, but with this particular formula, it makes it hard to squeeze out because the product is super thick. Also the formula can be difficult to spread evenly across your face. Other than that, great mask. And yes, I would recommend this (especially if you have oily skin!).  

 

 

If you guys like this kind of post/review, let me know so I can do more! :)

 

 

Jessica :) 

FOTD: It's Starting to Feel Like Fall!

Face:

• Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles in Light (I need to use the powder or foundation over it because it is too light for me)
• Mac Studio Fix Powder Foundation in NW30
• Maybelline Dream Mousse Concealer in Light 4-5 (discontinued unfortunately)
• E.L.F Contouring Blush and Bronzing Powder (just the bronzer)
• Physicians Formula Happy Booster Glow & Mood Boosting Blush in Rose
• Hard Candy Bronzer in Tiki (used as highlight)

Eyes:

• Palladio Herbal Eyeshadow Primer
• Avon Big Color Eye Pencil in Angel (shimmery pink base)
• L'oreal HIP Pigment in Fiery (124), all over lid
• NYX Eyeshadow in Taupe, crease
• L'oreal Lineur Intense Liquid Eyeliner (felt tip)
• Urban Decay 24/7 Glide on Eye Pencil in Midnight Cowboy, lower waterline
• Covergirl Lash Blast Volume (orange tube)

I don't think I forgot anything, but most of these products are still available. I think this is a very wearable way to wear color, and I am very happy that I am using things I don't normally reach for in my collection. Also the fact that I am wearing more color eyeshadows instead of neutrals all the time!

Hope you enjoy,
Jessica



NOTD: OPI Into the Night + Sally Hansen Crackle Overcoat

Basecoat/Topcoat: Sally Hansen Hard as Nails in Clear

After the basecoat, I painted with 3 coats of OPI's Into the Night (from the Spiderman Collection in spring I believe, I have the mini bottle) and Sally Hansen Crackle Overcoat in Antiqued Gold (06) over top on the pinky and thumb nails.

I was actually surprised at how sheer this beautiful blue color went on within the first coat. I normally do only 2 coats of polish followed by a clear topcoat. I usually do not like doing 3 coats because I feel like my nail polish chips quicker the more layers I apply. Definitely glad I have a smaller bottle of this (especially when I originally wanted the full size, haha!).

I don't believe you can get this nail polish anymore, although I will say to look for the set of 4 from the Spiderman Collection at ULTA if you are interested and don't already have it. I know every time I go back they still have some. Also look out when ULTA does their discount of products that are "older" (jumbled about in the clearance stands, and even currently in the clearance section that is always on display).

Although I was slightly disappointed with the application, this makes for a very lovely manicure.

-Jessica



FOTD: E.L.F Evil Queen Palette + Mini-Review

Not sure which picture has the best lighting, but as you can tell these were all taken outside.

Face:

Foundation: Revlon Colorstay Whipped in 330 True Beige

Concealer: Garnier Skin Renew Anti-Dark-Circle-Roller (undereye, the one that has the tint)

Blush: NARS Sin

 

Eyes:

E.L.F eyelid primer (comes with the palette)

Avon Big Color Eye Pencil in Antique Lilac (base)

Narcissistic all over the lid

Vanity in crease (very little color pay off)

Potion in outer corner/crease

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide on eye pencil in Crash (lower waterline)

Maybelline The Falsies in Brownish Black 

 This is what the palette looks like: it comes with lashes, 8 eyeshadows (4 day, 4 night shades), Two lip/cheek color pencils, liquid eyeliner, and e.l.f eye primer. Very good value for your money!

 Here are the eye shadows used up close:

From what I used from this palette today (first time using it), I really like it. The colors I used were nicely pigmented (narcissistic needed a base) with the exception of vanity. I did not use one bite (first shade). This is my first time using the e.l.f. eye primer as well. For first time use it was all good. The eye primer creased probably about 6-7 hours later, but so far I have not found an eye primer that works for my oily eyelids (does not crease at all after that amount of time). Overall I think this is a great palette to start, or in my case, a great Disney Collector's item (although I will continue to use the palettes!)! Definitely a great value, as I already mentioned.

 

Future ideas:

-Further in depth reviews of all three limited edition palettes from e.l.f.

-Review comparing all my eye primers I have tried.

-Jessica :)