Review: Ulta Automatic Eyeliner

Basic Stats for Ulta Automatic Eyeliner:

Formula: waterproof eyeliner

Wear: very pigmented and long-wearing, even on the waterline!

Coverage: n/a

Shade Info: 11 shades on Ulta website, may differ in stores

Cost/Availability: $8.00. Available at Ulta stores or ulta.com.

Packaging: Slim color-coordinated tube, twist-up dispenser

My Rating: 10 out of 10 Stars!

Review: 

I received this as a gift on Christmas from my mom, and repurchased on January 9th for the Black shade. When I got the first one, I had doubts, but I was decently surprised. I really love this eyeliner! I have a lot of problems getting eyeliner on my waterline because I have very watery eyes, but this one gives me no problems. 

I really like the color Black/Brown, it’s dark enough to be able to be called as such but still be a noticeable brown. The black is not the darkest black ever, but still VERY nice and pigmented. The small size is great too. I love the fact you can get thick and thin lines with this. I normally apply it thinly on my upper lash line and on the first third of my lower lash line. It’s a great way to open up my eyes.

I highly recommend this eyeliner!

Maybelline Dream Liquid Mousse Foundation: Review

Basic Stats for Maybelline Dream Mousse Liquid Foundation:

Formula: liquid

Wear: average wear, lasts me throughout the school day (8 hours) but by the time I’m home at 8 (extra 6 hours) it’s faded significantly. 

Coverage: medium, but decently buildable

Shade Info: 12 shades shown on Maybelline website

Cost/Availability: $8.49. Available at drugstores, Ulta, or anywhere Maybelline is sold.

Packaging: Cylindrical glass bottle with a pump (LOVE)

My Rating: 8.5 out of 10 Stars!

Maybelline says: Air-whipped liquid provides perfecting coverage for 100% poreless skin. Ideal for normal skin. Oil-free, fragrance-free, Dermatologist-tested, allergy-tested, non-comedogenic – won’t clog pores, safe for sensitive skin.

This is my favorite foundation. I always go back to it and try to use it as long as I can. I have very pale skin, and during the summer I’m only the second shade, around this time (winter), I am shade 1. At my palest it is too dark and I resort to my next favorite, Maybelline SuperStay. I like the coverage, It’s great for my normal-combo skin and has enough to cover my every-once-in-a-while pimples and slight uneven skin tone. I also love the fact it has a pump! I learned that I only need 1.5-2 pumps to cover my whole face. I apply this with my fingers, but you might get more coverage with a foundation brush or stippling brush.

I really wish Maybelline offered lighter colors in this line, for us fair-skinned beauties out there. I would highly recommend this to everyone that can wear this foundation, shade-wise.

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