I am soooo behind on updating this site and my YouTube channel. There are so many drugstore brand beauty products I need to review (they’re piled up in a corner), but there are so many things going on in my life and I’m currently in the process of moving to a new place (a new city, actually), so that’s been my priority. Anyway, I wanted to review Target Brand Cleansing Towelettes a.k.a. make-up remover pads, which have chamomile (an anti-inflammatory, which soothes redness and irritation) and Vitamin E (an antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals). I don’t remember how much I got it for, but I’m guessing it was around $4. The package says it’s comparable to Pond’s Clean Sweep, which I was using prior to this. I bought this when I ran out of the Pond’s stuff since this was cheaper, it being a generic brand. I am happy to say I’m glad I picked this up. I honestly feel it does a much better job of getting rid of all my make-up. It’s more moist, so that could be why. Not only that, it’s softer against my skin. I don’t normally have sensitive skin, but even the Pond’s one was a little scratchy for me. Another thing I liked about these towelettes is their scent, which I feel is better than Pond’s (sorry!). Now, these wipes are no M·A·C wipes, but I have to say, I really like them and I would definitely repurchase them. Just another reason why I love Target!

Eco Tools is distributed by Paris Presents. These brushes can be found at Target (that’s where I found mine for under $11), Walgreens, Ulta, and probably other places. The brand is composed of beauty tools, as well as bath tools like sponges and loofahs. The best part about their products is that they are cruelty-free and they are made from natural, recycled, and/or sustainable materials. This is perfect for those who are conscious about helping the environment. I, myself, have been trying to do my part in taking care of our planet (I recycle and I try to limit my use of water, like when I brush my teeth I turn off the faucet), so I was pleasantly surprised to find this item during my visit to Target.

PRODUCT INFO

“This earth-friendly brush set is packed with the 5 high-quality brushes you need to look beautiful. And, it shows respect for the planet:

• Bamboo handle has a low impact on the earth’s resources as it is a highly sustainable plant.
• Synthetic taklon bristles are 100% cruelty free.
• Sleek ferrule is made from recycled aluminum.
• Cosmetic case is made from natural cotton and hemp.”

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I was lucky enough to score an item from the DressCamp collection, which was very limited in the US since it’s supposed to be Asia exclusive (but I guess it wasn’t entirely!). It sold out online within a few hours of launching and I think each store in the US that was carrying it only had around six or so of every item. I knew I wanted the gold lip glass because I don’t own one. The rest, despite the really pretty packaging, which almost sucked me into buying every item [because I love black-and-white, Zebra prints, and stars], were dupe-able. I have enough pink lipsticks to last me a while. The palette looked gorgeous, but I knew I could pass it up. It sucks that people have put them up on eBay hiking up the prices. Anyway, here are some pictures and a swatch.

This gold star looks hot. It kind of reminds me of elementary school when your teacher put stickers on your homework.

Smells like vanilla!

Isn’t it pretty?!

You may or may not know this, but I love going to Target and browsing the cosmetics aisles. It’s what I do first when I get there and no matter the reason for going there, I make those aisles my first stop. There are so many hidden treasures that you never know you’ll find. Take, for instance, this Wet N Wild MegaEyes Eyeshadow Trio that I got [in Belgian Chocolates] for around $2, which is a steal. I was skeptical because I’ve bought inexpensive eyeshadows before and the quality was not that great, but I have a Wet N Wild MegaLiner liquid eyeliner that I love, so I figured I’d give the company another chance. This eyeshadow trio is different from other drugstore brands that I’ve tried (CoverGirl, to name one). It’s quite pigmented and with a good base (I put this over a M·A·C paint in Bare Canvas, but you can use your preferred base), it will last for a long time and it won’t crease. The color I chose is perfect for those wanting a neutral look. I used the lightest color at the top as a highlight, the bottom color on the inner 2/3 of my eyelids, and the darkest color in the middle as the crease color and on the outer 1/3 of my lids.

The great thing about the trios is that they’re a no-brainer. You don’t have to figure out what colors go with them because they already complement each other. It also comes with a mirror that you pull out from the side (not shown in the picture) making it a perfect item to throw in your purse and allowing you to touch up on-the-go. I must note, the shadows have a soft and chalky consistency, meaning when you swipe the color with a brush, you’ll see bits of the powder. It’s almost like a cross between a pigment and an eyeshadow. One thing I didn’t like was the tiny sponge-tip applicator it comes with because it doesn’t do much but absorb all the colors rendering it almost useless and it falls out upon opening the flip top cover. Other than that, it’s really no problem. It’s a great buy and I definitely recommend it.

PS These are cruelty-friendly. :)

This is an addendum to my review on Coastal Scents brushes, which I received last week. I have used them twice when I did make-up for someone’s dance show [two days in a row] and I’ve used some of them on myself because they’re so soft I couldn’t resist! I’ve washed the brushes using baby shampoo two more times since the initial wash because I hate seeing white brushes look dirty. They still don’t shed like crazy. When I used the Duo Fiber Powder Stippler and Italian Badger Buffer Brush (Large), there were a couple of stray hairs that got on her face, but that’s it. Overall, I’m really happy with them, so I’ll definitely be buying more.