Make Up Forever Aqua Liner review

Hi again everyone,

Here comes another of many reviews of product bought on my last trip to New York Fashion week.  

This time it's Make Up Forever Aqua liquid liners.  I purchased 4 of these and have tested all of them under various conditions.  Some more harsh than others.  Now when MUF say waterproof they mean WATERPROOF!  I tested these swimming, at the gym, at work, at play, at dinner and drinks, dancing and this liner just won't budge!  For someone like me who suffers from watery eyes in spring it's a godsend.  

Colours pictured are (from the top) 4 (light green), 3 (forest green), 7 (purple) and 6 (navy blue).  All of these colours have shimmer in them so that are not a flat, matt colour which I quite like.  Each have a small tip which is easy to use although a little short.  But just like anything practise and you'll get it right.  The formula glides on very easily which makes for a precise line.

 

Some colours are stonger and deeper than others for instance numbers 3 and 7 are really pigmented and give a beautiful colour finish.  However, 4 and 6 are also beautiful colours.  Personally I like a little more depth so sometimes I go over the colour with another shadow or even double up with a thicker line of colour and then a fine line of black liner (closer to the lash line) to add some definition as I feel I need it having very dark brown eyes. 

Verdict?  I love them.  I love the fact that they don't come off until I'm ready to take them off.  Any good waterproof make up remover will take it off.  As will any oil.  Baby oil, jojoba oil, almond oil etc..

Now please be aware Make Up Forever is a professional make up brand and is not cheap.  Unfortunately it's not readily available in Australia anymore but I have found it on the Media Makeup store (click here: http://www.mediamakeupstore.com/make-up-for-ever/eyes/916/aqua-liner-/).  I don't think you need to be a make up artist to buy product but you will need to research that yourselves.  Come on I know you all use Google.

If you get a chance to buy and use it please let me know what you think.  I love comparing notes and trying out your ideas.  Always learning!

Until next time

Margaret

B-Lush Cosmetica

Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua Ultra-Light Skin Perfecting Sunscreen Makeup

Hello everyone,

After a little hiatus and a wee holiday to the States I'm back again reviewing one of the many products I bought overseas (yaay).

Well I bought the Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua foundation from the beautiful Saks 5th Avenue store.  If you get a chance you really need to see this store.  It's amazing and beautiful!  And if you want anything Chanel go and see David (head make up artist) he'll help you!  He's really lovely and funny!

Anyway I digress, so I have been using Vitalumiere Aqua all through the holiday where the humidity was insane! and also here at home (Melbourne's weather isn't quite springy just yet).  It's a beautiful, dewy, liquid and covers flawlessly over all manner of sins.  Believe me I have them!  It feels very soft and light (compared to it's older cousin Vitalumiere which is a little creamier in texture), a little goes a very long way.  It's non-comedogenic (that is it won't clog pores) and oil free.  A bonus for those of us who have combination or oily skins.  It has an SPF of 15 and that's great news for Aussies (what with no ozone layer).  But of course always ensure that you have your suncreen on before applying any make up.

It comes in 10 different shades which match pretty well so most skintypes.  RRP in Australai is $77 as it is a premium brand so expect to pay a premium price.  However, I haven't found anything that comes close to it yet from a budget range.  But I'm working on that too.

I really love it and wear it every day now a huge thumbs up from me.  I hope you like it too.  I'd love to hear if you have tried it.  Let me know what you think of it.  I know that this may not agree with everyone so your feedback is always welcome.

Until next time.

Margaret
B-Lush Cosmetica