Makeup By Kim Porter

Review: Neutrogena Makeup Remover Hydrating Cleansing Towelettes

Neutrogena Makeup Remover Hydrating Cleansing Towelettes

 

Description (Source):

Ultra-soft conditioning cloths offer you superior cleansing and makeup removal while hydrating and soothing your skin, giving you all the care your skin needs in one simple step.

These cleansing towelettes dissolve all traces of dirt, oil, and makeup—even waterproof mascara. Plus, they leave skin feeling soft and conditioned with a blend of replenishing hydrators and skin-soothing cucumber and aloe extracts.

Use daily for skin that looks and feels clean, soft, soothed, and hydrated.

Cost: 25 Pre-moistened towelettes/ $6.99

Ingredients:
Water, Isonyl Isononanoate, Pentaerithrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isostearyl Palmitate, Hexylene Glycol, Aloe Vera (Aloe Barbadensis) Leaf Extract, Cucumis Sativa (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Carbomer, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Sucrose Cocoate, PEG-4 Laurate, Sodium Hydroxide, Dehydroacetate Acid, Benzoic Acid, Iodopropyl Butylcarbamate, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance.

 

Neutrogena Makeup Remover Hydrating Cleansing Towelettes

My thoughts:

First, I’d just like to state that I love makeup remover/cleansing wipes.  They’re great for on-the-go cleansing, and for those lazy late nights when you’d just rather get into bed instead of removing makeup and washing your face.

I have had good results using the Neutrogena Makeup Remover Hydrating Cleansing Towelettes.  Prior to testing these out, I was using another brand of makeup remover towelettes that was effective, but, it broke out my skin after every use.  I also used liquid makeup removers, but, as I stated previously, the towelettes just make makeup removal easier.

I like the Neutrogena Makeup Remover Hydrating Cleansing Towelettes because with one wipe, I can remove all of my makeup, even my waterproof eyeliner and mascara! Also, it’s gentle and the pre-moistened towelettes with glycerin and the soothing extracts of cucumber and aloe help calm and add moisture to the skin.  I also like that Neutrogena Makeup Remover Hydrating Cleansing Towelettes are soft, and are not harsh or abrasive on the skin.

 

Neutrogena Makeup Remover Hydrating Cleansing Towelettes

There are things to keep in mind that you may or may not like about the Neutrogena Makeup Remover Hydrating Cleansing Towelettes.  Although the towelettes remove all makeup, it does leave behind a residue.  It’s not as sticky as when I’ve used my MAC Makeup Remover Wipes, but, it’s there.  I’ve found myself wanting to either wash my face after, even though Neutrogena says you don’t have to, or I’d have to use my Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Rose Water and Aloe  on a cotton pad to remove the residue.  Also, the first thing I noticed when I opened the packaging is the scent. It’s a light floral scent that you will either love or hate.  I don’t know about you, but I prefer my skincare products to be unscented.  The same floral scent is found in their  Ultra Gentle Hydrating Cleanser, which I am currently testing.  So far, so good!

What’s great about these wipes, isn’t just the price, which is between $6.99-7.99 depending on where you purchase it.  I’m into products that are paraben-free, and unlike the other wipes I’ve used, the Neutrogena Makeup Remover Hydrating Cleansing Towelettes contain no parabens.

I wish the Neutrogena Makeup Remover Hydrating Cleansing Towelettes came in larger quantities.

 

P.S. You may want to store these wipes in an ziploc bag to prevent them from drying out.  I go through wipes pretty quickly, so I do not have that issue.

Neutrogena Makeup Remover Hydrating Cleansing Towelettes

 

Have you tried the Neutrogena Makeup Remover Hydrating Cleansing Towelettes?

 

Disclosure: Product provided for review consideration. All opinions are my own and are 100% honest.

Get Your Holiday Shopping Started at The Makeup Show Holiday Pop Up Shop!

 

The Makeup Show Holiday Pop Up Shop

The Makeup Show Holiday Pop Up Shop is back just in time for you to start or finish your holiday shopping, or pick up some items for yourself or your makeup kit.

The Makeup Show Holiday Pop Up Shop is an exclusive luxury sample sale that introduces all the makeup must-haves and beauty secrets to the masses at discount prices!  We’re talking discounts of up to 50% off off at over 40 top beauty brands like Make Up For Ever, Kevyn Aucoin, Stila and more!

The Makeup Show Holiday Pop Up Shop takes place Saturday, December 7, 2013 from 11am to 6pm and on Sunday December 8, 2013 from 10am to 5pm at Metropolitan Pavilion, 123 West 18th Street, 4th Floor, NYC 10011.  Tickets are $25 each day, and can be purchased HERE

Pamper yourself while enjoying a cocktail and shopping all the trends we see on the runways, red carpet and favorite celebrities.  The Makeup Show Pop Up Shop is the perfect place for everyone to shop sales of over 40 beauty brands at discount and sample sale prices.

Below is a sneak peek of what you can find at The Makeup Show Holiday Pop-Up Shop:

 

  • MAKE UP FOR EVER Pro will be offering a curated selection of best-selling and cult favorite products, perfect for filling up your makeup kit and even better for holiday gift giving.  All products will be offered at a 50% discount.  Purchase 3 or more of the same product and enjoy 60% off, and 5 or more of the same product to receive 70% off.

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  • Armour Beauty is set to showcase a limited edition holiday trio of lip-glosses at show only prices!  This trio consists of their three most popular shades in Marilyn, Barracuda and Stardust.  Other products in their collection will be reduced up to 50% off!

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  • Ellis Faas will help you give the gift of ‘stay-all day lips’ with their offer of ELLIS HOT LIPS for only $21 (retail value of $35) and ELLIS Mascara will also be discounted at $20 (retail value of $34.)

 

Ellis Faas the makeup show holiday pop up shop

 

 

  • Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics will be offering six of their popular Crème Colour Concentrates in an exclusive show set, along with application brush for only $85.00 (a $142 value)!

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  • Stila Cosmetics will be offering their Artist Signature Set at 30% off, an exclusive discount found only at The Makeup Show Holiday Pop-Up Shop

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Additional discounts and holiday sets will be offered by all The Makeup Show Holiday Pop-Up Shop participating brands including: Beauty So Clean, Mario Badescu, Smashbox, Crown Brush, Embryolisse USA, Temptu PRO, INGLOT Cosmetics, Naked Cosmetics, Tweezerman, and more.

I’ve already purchased my ticket, but, are you attending?

 

Fragrance Friday: Paco Rabanne Lady Million

 

 

 

Paco Rabanne Lady Million was created by three of the biggest names in perfumery: Anne Flipo, Béatrice Piquet and Dominque Ropion.   They created this scent, keeping the signature,  1 Million’s charisma without it being as strong.  Don’t worry,  Paco Rabanne Lady Million is just as seductive as its predecessor with the help of bitter orange and raspberry.

Notes:  Neroli, Bitter Orange, Raspberry, Orange Flower Absolute, Sambac Jasmine Absolute, Gardenia, Patchouli, Honey, Amber.

Paco Rabanne Lady Million is the perfect feminine fragrance for women, like myself, who prefer fresh, floral and woody scents.  It is also the perfect mixture of soft and deep tones, which make it an excellent option for an daytime or evening scent.  The Lady Million woman isn’t timid nor withdrawn.  She’s the complete opposite.  The Lady Million woman is glamorous, seductive, vivacious (this cracks me up as I think about when my pastor called my sister’s and me vivacious), and bold.  Extravagant yet positive, seductive yet embodying a romantic soul, excessive but never satisfied, Lady Million is a dazzling femme fatale, creative and untamed.

I’m a sucker for nice packaging when it comes to my perfumes, and love the gold, diamond-shaped bottle of Paco Rabanne Lady Million. The Lady Million bottle was designed by Noe Duchaufour-Lawrence to capture Lady Million’s eternal, expressive, glittering, ultra-feminine and breathtaking beauty, forever synonymous with desire and passion.  The diamond-shaped bottle is  simple, clear and clean, which exudes all of the delicateness of a multi-faceted diamond.  And just like a diamond, the bottle does not have a specific base, but may be placed on any surface.    Sensual, feminine and curved, the bottle  sits comfortably in the hand, sprays easily.  The shape and size of the bottle allows you to tote it around in your bag to freshen up during the day.

 

 

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Paco Rabanna Lady Million can be purchased at Sephora or Sephora.com

Paco Rabanna Lady Million Eau de Parfum 2.7 fl oz $88

Paco Rabanna Lady Million Eau de Parfum 1.7 fl oz $65

Paco Rabanna Lady Million Eau de Parfum 1.0 fl oz $48

Shower Gel 2.5 fl oz $45

Body Lotion 2.5 fl oz $40

 Have you tried Paco Rabanne Lady Million? Do you prefer this or 1 Million?

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Review: Lorac Pro Palette is the best eyeshadow palette ever! {Swatches}

 

Lorac Pro Palette

The Lorac Pro Palette has been on my Christmas wish list as well as my birthday wish list several times. Finally, for my 29th birthday, my best friend purchased it for me!!! It was honestly the best gift ever.

 

Lorac Pro Palette

 

Description of the Lorac Pro Palette:

The Lorac Pro Palette was created by celebrity makeup artist, Carol Shaw, and features 16 ultra-pigmented eye shadows infused with soothing botanicals and a mini Behind The Scenes Eye Primer.
The palette, created specifically for professional makeup artists, features 8 matte and 8 shimmer eyeshadows, which are easy to identify since the top row are all matte, and the bottom are all shimmer.

 

Top Matte Bottom Shimmer
Top Matte
Bottom Shimmer

 

Matte Shades: White, Cream, Taupe, Light Pink, Mauve, Sable, Espresso, Black

Shimmer Shades: Nude, Champagne (Sparkle), Gold, Lt. Bronze, Pewter, Garnet (Shimmer), Deep Purple, Slate

The Lorac Pro Palette Doesn’t Contain:
– Sulfates
– Petrochemicals
– Phthalates
– GMOs
– Triclosan

My Thoughts:

I own both the Urban Decay Naked 1 and Naked 2 palettes.  I honestly can’t see why everyone loves them.  Sure, they have beautiful neutral shades, but, they’re mostly shimmer!  I’m a lady who likes variety, and I’m not too fond of all shimmer everything.  Like, what am I going to blend with? The purpose of a palette is to have everything you need (and more) on hand, in one package.

 

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I love that the Lorac Pro Palette has an equal amount of matte and shimmer shades, which for me, and the work that I do, is more practical.  Plus, it makes it the perfect eyeshadow palette for a woman of any age to use.  Although this palette contains shimmer, it isn’t teenage girl shimmer.  To me, it is more satin and refined.

The Lorac Pro Palette is EVERYTHING!  I love that I can use the Taupe, Sable and Espresso shades to fill eyebrows, or even contouring and blending.   There are perfect highlighting shades, and colors like Deep Purple, Garnet and Pewter for example, help create sultry smoky eyes.   The Lorac Pro Palette makes it easy to create subtle daytime looks, as well as dramatic evening looks.  You can also increase the intensity of each shade by using the eyeshadows wet or dry.  I love using it on brides.  In fact, one of my favorite, and simple looks to do with this is to brush Champagne all over the lid up to the crease, then use a smudge brush to smudge Deep Purple into the lash line (add some to the lower lash line for drama), then use a blending brush to blend Deep purple into the outer-v and a tad into the crease. Blend out just a tad with the Taupe shade.

 

Matte Shades Top Row with Flash
Matte Shades Top Row with Flash
Matte Shades Top Row No Flash
Matte Shades Top Row No Flash
Satin Shades Bottom Row Flash
Satin Shades Bottom Row Flash
Satin Shades Bottom Row No Flash
Satin Shades Bottom Row No Flash

 

The texture of the eyeshadows of the Lorac Pro Palette remind me of the eyeshadows from my IT Cosmetics palette – velvety smooth.  For powder eyeshadows, they feel extremely soft and somewhat creamy, if that makes any sense, and they apply and blend with ease.

 

Lorac Pro Eyeshadow Primer
Lorac Pro Eyeshadow Primer

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The eyeshadows pack pigment with or without an eyeshadow primer.  And speaking of primer, I’ve tried the Lorac Mini Behind the Scenes Primer, and I didn’t love it.  I mean, it made the eyeshadows pop a little more, but, it sucked in helping the eyeshadows stay.   I have oily lids, and after a few hours my shadow was creasing after using this primer.  When I use my Stila Prime Pot (review) or UDPP, the eyeshadow from the Lorac Pro Palette lasts all day (I’m talking 8+ hours).  It also applies really easily with very little fall-out, if any at all.

The packaging of the Lorac Pro palette is simple; black with silver embossed lettering.  I love it. I’m all about simplicity.  Plus, it is compact and lightweight, which makes it easy to tote around.  Carol Shaw definitely kept makeup artists in mind when designing this palette.

Would I recommend the Lorac Pro Palette?

I would purchase this palette over and over.  It is definitely worth the $42 it retails for.  Due to it’s high pigmentation, you use very little, so it will easily last you a good while unless you’re a makeup artist and use it daily on several different clients.

The Lorac Pro Palette can be found at Sephora, Kohls and Ulta.

 

LORAC Pro Palette
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What do you think of the Lorac Pro Palette?

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