ELLA K BEAUTY REVIEW

Almay One Coat Get Up and Grow Mascara (Black Brown) Review

Almay One Coat Get Up and Grow Mascara has a dense, soft brush that curves slightly in the center to fit the eye contour.  The formula is not too wet or dry, and it applies evenly and without clumping.  The mascara lengthens and thickens the lashes with one coat while leaving them soft and conditioned.  The mascara stays on all day but it smudges slightly.  The black brown shade is intense and a bit stubborn to remove.

Maybelline Cool Effect Cooling Shadow/Liner (Chill the Champagne 27) Review

Chill the Champagne is a shimmery warm beige shadow/liner pencil.  The shade goes on sheer and brightens the eyes with a subtle sheen.  The pencil is soft but it tugs at the eyelid a bit during application.  The formula has good staying power and does not crease or smudge.  There is a slight cooling sensation when you apply the shadow.

Urban Decay 24/7 Concealer Pencil (DEA) Review

Urban Decay 24/7 Concealer Pencil is a chubby pencil with a lightweight creamy texture.  The pencil glides easily over the skin and blends to a natural semi-matte finish.  The concealer provides good coverage for dark circles and skin imperfections without a heavy, cakey feel.  The concealer stays put under the eyes with minimal creasing.  The DEA is a light/medium beige shade that is not too peachy or yellow.

Urban Decay De-Slick in a Tube Mattifying Gel Review

De-Slick in a Tube is a lightweight whitish gel with a faint scent.  The formula’s key ingredient is magnesium aluminum silicate, which is used for its oil-absorbing properties.  The gel goes on smoothly and quickly dries to a natural matte finish.  The gel works best when applied sparingly to bare skin; however, applying too much product can leave the skin with chalky streaks.  The gel can also be applied over moisturizer or makeup, but it does not blend well with some formulations.  Once you master the application of this product, it should keep the skin fresh-looking for hours. 

Philosophy Summer Grace (Limited Edition) Eau de Toilette Review

Summer Grace is a subtle fruity-floral scent.  The opening is clean with touches of citrus, gardenia and perhaps a hint of melon.  The composition quickly mellows into a sheer, slightly musky floral bouquet warmed by pear and a whisper of coconut.  The floral notes gently fade to a soft musk base.  Notes include: Blooming Flowers, Sun-Ripen Fruits.

Gucci Flora Eau Fraîche Eau de Toilette Review

Flora Eau Fraîche is a sparkling fruity-aquatic scent.  The opening features a refreshing medley of citrus fruit with cool aquatic undertones.  The lively opening notes are gradually blended with crisp watery florals.  The floral notes become a bit warmer and sweeter as the fragrance develops.  The composition ends with a clean, slightly tart base.  Notes include: Citrus Accords, Kumquat, Peony, Rose, Osmanthus, Pink Pepper, Sandalwood, Patchouli.

Cartier de Lune Eau de Toilette Review

Cartier de Lune is a fresh floral scent.  The opening seduces with a luminous blend of airy florals, subtle pink pepper, and a touch of citrus.  After a promising start, the fragrance transforms into a rather ordinary fresh rose scent with a touch of lily of the valley.  The fragrance dries down to a soft woody-musk base.  Notes include: Pink Pepper, Juniper Berries, Honeysuckle, Wild Rose, Cyclamen, Bindweed, Lily of the Valley, Musk, Woods.

Miracle Skin Transformer SPF 20 (Medium) Review

Miracle Skin Transformer is a tinted silicone-based primer with added sunscreen and antioxidants.  The primer has a lightweight, velvety-smooth formula that goes on like silk and sets to a matte powder finish.  The primer instantly diminishes pores, evens out the complexion and helps to control oil.  The medium tint is ultra sheer and would be suitable for light to medium skin tones.  This product is available in seven shades, including a translucent option.

Exuviance Evening Restorative Complex Review

Evening Restorative Complex is a lightweight yet emollient cream with a pale green tint and a fresh scent.  The cream is formulated with polyhydroxy acids, antioxidants, anti-irritants and other skin conditioners.  The cream spreads easily and absorbs quickly, leaving the skin dewy and supple.  The polyhydroxy acids gently exfoliate the skin for a softer, smoother appearance.  This product is best suited for normal to dry skin.

Remède Sweep Gentle Mineral Exfoliant Review

Sweep is a white exfoliating paste without a noticeable scent.  The formula contains bentonite clay and marble powder grains for exfoliation.  The marble powder grains feel slightly abrasive but they resurface the skin without irritation.  The formula rinses clean and leaves the skin soft, smooth and polished.