L’Oreal UnbelievaBrow
There’s a 3-step application process: you’re supposed to use the sponge to apply color to brows, then use the brush to distribute it to areas with sparse hair, and finally brush through brows with the spoolie. The issue we have with the applicator is that it’s somewhat flimsy and small, and since it comes separately, its less convenient than most other brow gels (not to mention you’re more likely to lose it). That said, the result ...
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L’Oreal Voluminous Superstar XFiber Primer + Fiber Mascara
The primer separates and lengthens lashes so well, you might be tempted to stop there if dramatic lashes aren’t your thing. But adding the mascara ratchets results from good to beyond great—the second step merges with the first to create a very close approximation to false eyelashes or lash extensions! Lashes are lifted, super long, and voluminous without looking clumpy or spidery. It’s a very clean appearance but remarkably impactful, and the combined formulas wear without a ...
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L’Oreal Age Perfect Hydra-Nutrition Honey Eye Gel
This lightweight gel comes in a plastic bottle with a wand dispenser. At the end of the wand are three metal beads that feel cooling and can be used to massage skin under the eyes, which can decrease puffiness caused by fluid retention (not age-related undereye bags that occur when fat pads beneath the skin shift out of place, though). The fragrance-free gel absorbs quickly and works well worn by itself and under makeup, in either case making eye-area skin ...
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More Info About Why Fragrance Is a Problem for Skin
This reaction in turn leads to all kinds of problems, including disrupting skin’s barrier, worsening dryness, increasing or triggering redness, depleting vital substances in skin’s surface, and generally preventing skin from looking healthy, smooth, and hydrated. Fragrance free is always the best way to go for all skin types. A surprising fact: Even though you can’t always see or feel the negative effects of fragrant ingredients on skin, the damage will still be taking place, even if ...
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L’oreal Rouge Signature Lasting Matte Liquid Lipstick
The packaging is a sleek, slightly bullet-shaped clear tube with black accents that has a standard sponge-tipped wand applicator inside,the fluid lipstick inside is lightweight and just a couple of swipes provides fully saturated bold color impact. It applies evenly, sets to a soft matte finish, and comes in a wide variety of colors. This liquid lipstick holds up well for about four hours without fading, although we found that it begins to bleed towards the end of its ...
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