The Beauty Within
Monday
April 2013
COMMENTS
Written by cassandraj, Posted in Blog, Cassandra, Product Review, Swatches, Urban Decay
Price: $34 Where To Buy: Ulta, Sephora, Urban Decay Review: I can’t decide on the pros and cons of this product. It depends on what you want from a BB cream. It has an SPF, so it’s not really photography-appropriate. It has a minty scent which depends on your preferences. It’s a generous size of [...]
Friday
March 2013
COMMENTS
Written by cassandraj, Posted in Blog, Cassandra
Price: $19 Where to Buy: Sephora, Ulta, urbandecay.com Pros: -thick gloss -intense pigmentation Cons: -flavored (personally, I like this but you may not) -high end price Packaging: I love the packaging of this gloss. I love the stenciled purple metal on the cap and the size of the gloss is nice too, not too big but [...]
Saturday
January 2013
COMMENTS
Written by cassandraj, Posted in Blog, Cassandra
Price: $5.95 for 3 oz. Price varies depending on the size you ask them to cut. (What remains in my picture is about the size of a deck of cards and I’d estimate that to be about 2.5 oz, it started as 3 oz.) Where To Buy: Wherever LUSH is sold. lushusa.com, stand alone stores, select [...]
Saturday
December 2012
COMMENTS
Written by cassandraj, Posted in Blog, Cassandra, Product Review, Swatches
Price: $24.99 Where To Buy: Your local Costco Pros: lots of variety in the brush set good for beginners but still some interesting brushes even for advanced users Cons: brush lettering isn’t weather or waterproof the pouch kind of crunches the brushes, not great for travel Packaging: These brushes came in a big box. [...]
Wednesday
November 2012
COMMENTS
Written by cassandraj, Posted in Blog, Cassandra, NARS, Product Review, Swatches
Price: $24 Where to Buy: Sephora, Nordstrom, online Pros: sleek packaging Cons: expensive formula isn’t labeled as long-wearing Packaging: NARS definitely get the packaging award in my book. I love it’s so simple. Black with white writing. And that suede/velvet feel on the products make it feel super luxe. I’m a huge [...]
Thursday
November 2012
COMMENTS
Written by cassandraj, Posted in Blog, Cassandra, Pursebuzz Editors
This mascara is $20…do I think this is a splurge item or should you save your money? Price: $20 Where To Buy: Maccosmetics.com, departments stores, MAC stores Pros: Two different available “brushes” create different looks or layering options Generous portion Cons: Formula is too wet, even after being opened and used for [...]
Thursday
May 2012
COMMENTS
Written by cassandraj, Posted in Cassandra, Loreal, Product Review, Swatches
Man, what a surprise! I expected this to be a total gimmick. However, even though it’s not perfect, it’s forgiving and it’s a pretty decent shadow. Price: $8-9 or so. Keep an eye out for coupons or sales! Where To Buy: Wherever L’oreal is sold. Pros: inexpensive finally, an [...]
Monday
May 2012
COMMENTS
Written by cassandraj, Posted in Benefit, Blog, Cassandra, Product Review, Swatches
Price: $18 Where to Buy: Sephora, Benefit counters (Macy’s, Nordstrom), e-tailers Pros: packaging is cute! smooth, non-sticky formula Cons: expensive, def a high-end brand slightly plastic scent Packaging: I love the packaging! This comes in a black topped tube with a regular lip gloss brush/wand. No doe-foot. The tube is clear in places and makes [...]
Thursday
May 2012
COMMENTS
Written by cassandraj, Posted in Blog, Cassandra, Product Review, Revlon, Swatches
Must have summer cream blush from Revlon! Price: $13 or so. Scored this on a BOGO1/2 at Walgreen’s so it was about 2/$20 Where To Buy: Drugstores Pros: creamy and blendable matte large portion Cons: pricey for a drugstore item limited edition, not part of the core collection [...]
Wednesday
May 2012
COMMENTS
Written by cassandraj, Posted in Benefit, Blog, Cassandra, Product Review, Swatches
Price: $18 Where to Buy: Sephora, Benefit counters (Macy’s, Nordstrom), online e-tailers Pros: widely available cute packaging large tube Cons: expensive not sticky but glitter colors are gritty with glitter scented Packaging: This is a pretty big tube of lip gloss. It’s got a huge viewing window to see the shade before you put it [...]
