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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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. :)

One reason why I use high-end brand mascaras is because my eyes are sensitive to drugstore brands [or so I thought]. Thus, I stayed away for a while; however, I decided to give drugstore brands another try since I was running out of my Dior Diorshow and I was already at Target anyway. I just so happened to be in the cosmetics section. This time, I decided to avoid L’Oréal because I realized my experiences with drugstore mascara have been with them and those didn’t turn out so well. I decided to grab Maybelline’s Define-a-Lash Waterproof Lengthening Mascara instead (I picked up the waterproof formula without realizing it), not having much hope for it.

I have decent-length eyelashes. They’re not short, but they’re definitely not long either. Also, they never curl. If they do, the curl lasts for five minutes if I’m lucky. My goal has always been to find a mascara that can actually hold a curl. I don’t care too much about volume (if you do, try M·A·C’s Plush Lash) or length (Diorshow works for me).

Well, I am very excited to say that I think I have found my new favorite mascara when it comes to curling. I know it’s actually supposed to be a lengthening mascara, but if it lengthened my lashes, I didn’t notice too much because I was more awed by the fact that my lashes were actually curled and not stick-straight. Define-a-Lash is awesome! The flexible brush is really cool and it may be what helped my lashes curl. Also, I used my Shu Uemura eyelash curler and heated it up for about five seconds using my heater (you can also use a lamp or a blow-dryer) before applying the mascara to my lashes. [Be careful when you're doing this and test the temperature of the curler on your hand first, so you don't burn your lashes.] The curl lasted for hours.

The great thing about this product is that you can find it at a drugstore, so it’s cheap! I’ll try to test it soon to see if it really is waterproof. Yes, it definitely is waterproof. I’ll also pick up the non-waterproof version just because using waterproof mascara all the time can damage your lashes [because 1) it can dry out them out and 2) they could fall out if you tug on them to remove the mascara (if your eye make-up remover isn't very good at removing eye make-up)]. I don’t know if there’s a difference between the two when it comes to the results, but I guess I’ll find out [and let you know]. Anyway, once I can get ahold of a camera (mine’s broken, if you didn’t know), I will definitely post pictures. I love walking out of Target with an inexpensive, great product.

I had fun at Target today. See why.