Comparisons

Back in June I purchased 2 products from Target to compare to 2 products I have been using for a while. I have been testing and comparing for the past few weeks and I am now to a conclusion....

Maybelline Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner ($10) vs L'Oreal HIP Color Truth Cream Eyeliner ($5)

Packaging and size: 

• They are both in a circle glass pot with a plastic lid.
• Maybelline .106 oz/3g
• HIP .159 oz/4.5g

Color, consistency and lasting power:

• From swatching them on my hand I think the HIP is more pigmented but then again it might not be since the Maybelline I've used for over a year and it has dried out a little bit.
• The Maybelline formula is a cream consistency while the HIP is more of a mousse cream.
• The HIP liner last longer than the Maybelline.

Brush:

• The HIP's brush is crap like how most 'included' brushes are. The size of the brush isn't bad but the bristles hurt and they aren't cut even.

• The Maybelline's brush actually isn't that bad. The bristles are stiff and don't separate. I actually use this brush with the HIP liner.

Winner: L'Oreal HIP Color Truth Cream Eyeliner

ELF Flawless Finish Foundation ($6) vs Makeup Forever HD Invisible Cover Foundation ($42)

As many of you know I am a huge ELF fan and own most of their products. I've seen their foundation in Target for a while now but never thought I'd try it because I was happy with the Makeup Forever foundation. Since it is summer, and I'm not in school, I have "lazy" days where I do my makeup and do a few errands or just go to the gym. I consider some days as a "waste of makeup". Lately I've been sort of irritated to use my $42 foundation when it wasn't really necessary so I thought I'd give ELF a try. I REALLY like the ELF Foundation.

Packaging and size:

• They are both in a glass bottle with a pump
• ELF .8 oz
• MUFE 1.01 fl oz

Coverage, consistency, and color:

• I was surprised that ELF's was fuller coverage than MUFE's foundation. The consistency of the ELF is thicker too. 
• I have found that ELF's foundation keeps its color all day unlike the MUFE which ends up washing me out by the end of the day.

Shades:
The only bad thing about ELF's Foundation is that there aren't many shades available. I purchased Porcelain since it was the lightest. In MUFE's foundation I use 117 or 118 (it depends on if I have a tan or not). To compare the colors from the 2 brands I would say ELF's Porcelain is 117.5

Winner: ELF Flawless Finish Foundation even though it has a baby powder/perfume scent which you can only smell when applying.


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Yes to cucumbers and aloe?!

As a model I have to keep my skin fresh, clean, and clear 24/7. I will be honest and say that I'm not obsessed with skin care products. I have been wanting to try a facial mask and have heard a lot about the 'Yes to' brand, so that is why I recently purchased these two products at Target.

The Que Bella Deep Cleansing Aloe Vera Mask was $1.99.

"Our aim is to take the finest ingredients that nature has to offer and turn them into wonderful body-care products, that are really effective, a delight to use and affordable for everyone as an everyday treat."
For more product information check out Que Bella's website.

*Note* Que Bella products are only offered at some Target stores in the US and on Target's website. If you are in Canada you can purchase these products at Jean Coutu.

Verdict: This was my first time trying a facial mask and I will say it felt weird but I'm sure all facial masks do. After 15 min I washed it off and my skin felt a lot softer. This product didn't break out my face which I was very glad about. In the end I don't think it really did much. You get enough product for 2 applications.

The Yes to Cucumbers Facial Towelettes were $2.99. I bought the travel size package which contains 10 towelettes for I could try them before purchasing the full size container which is $5.99 for 30 towelettes.

According to the product description...
"The Yes To Cucumbers On-The-Go Facial Towelettes are 98% all-natural, hypoallergenic, and made with soothing ingredients like cucumbers, green tea, and aloe."
 These towelettes also won Allure's Best of Beauty: Natural Wonders 2011 award. 


Verdict: After using this product for several nights I can say that I don't like these. The towelettes are not very moist and they don't remove all of your makeup. When I woke up the next morning my face was extra oily. I will go back to using my normal method of washing my face at night...washcloth and warm water.