30.5.09

Weekend Reviews

I have almost 50 followers. Thanks to everyone who's reading this! If you like this blog, chances are that you prefer natural cosmetic products, or perhaps you simply like the fact that I don't go on and on, and just get to the point :-)


Today I'm reviewing three all-natural products: Annemarie Borlind hand balm, Jane Iredale's concealer "Disappear" and its oil-control primer "Absence".


Annemarie Borlind hand balm

I'm concerned about my hands showing signs of aging so a good hand lotion is something important to have. This fits the bill! The tube is rather small (50ml), but a bean-sized amount is enough for both hands. The texture of the cream is very fine and the light scent is pleasant. I work the lotion in my palms to warm it up and rub it all over my hands, without forgetting the fingertips.

The beauty of the product is that you don't have to keep applying. I like applying it before I go out in the morning, once during the day in the office, and that's it. The Annemarie Borlind hand balm is now a must-have in my handbag.


Jane Iredale Absence oil-control primer

This product is a solid white paste contained in a flat jar. It comes with a sponge. Jane Iredale is perhaps the most expensive mineral makeup brand out there, but it's worth every cent. After sunscreen, I use a liquid foundation brush to pick up some product and apply on my t-zone. The white paste disappears as it is spread on the skin. There's a very light, nice scent.

This has made a huge difference in my makeup application. This really reduces the size of my pores. In fact, they seem to look smaller and smaller as the day goes on :-) My skin is not very oily so I haven't noticed a huge difference in oil control, but it's enough so that I blot only once by the end of the day.


Jane Iredale Disappear concealer with green tea extract

As my Giorgio Armani concealer expired, I picked up this all-natural concealer (actually mom sent it over).


The 0.5 oz (15g) tube has a doe-foot applicator. The concealer is not meant to be applied with your fingertips because the product is designed to literally stick to your skin. It smells a bit wheaty (lol), like the brand's liquid foundation. A little goes a long way. I squeeze out a bit of concealer onto a clean spatula, and again use a synthetic brush to pick up and apply the product.

Coverage is good, but the texture is difficult to control. Without chemicals like propylene glycol or butylene glycol, this concealer doesn't glide and takes a little effort to blend in using your fingers. But an extra minute in front of the mirror is worth it, knowing I'm not using harmful stuff on my face.

9 comments:

♡ Nic Nic ♡ said...

they sound really natural!! glad to hear they work for you! ive heard of this brand name!! it sounds good tho!

Stephanie said...

Cheryl you take the best pictures!

birkinbagbeauty said...

The Jane Iredale primer sounds really lovely...I really want to try that one.

MzUnicaHija19 said...

How do you know when it expires? I don't think my concealers have an expiration date printed on it. The primer sounds very promising, I've been using smashbox but I kinda want to look for other stuff.

Angela Pluck said...

oooh I love Jane Iredale I have quad bronzer, the powder foundation and 2 brushes (which I love) and I did use the concealer one time but it didn't really do what I wanted it to do so I gave that one to my sister :). Anyways great review. xoxo

Yumeko said...

the concealer sounds so good
i like the idea of fast drying XD

Anonymous said...

They all sound so wonderful and natural!

watercoloursky said...

You're lucky your mom sends you makeup! My mom doesn't wear any makeup at all, the only things she has are lipstick and blush so she wouldn't be able to appreciate my obsession.

Btw I haven't forgotten about the Cargo review, will be coming up soon :)

Jamilla Camel said...

I apply hand cream at night, and then SPF85 sunscreen to the backs of my hands--seems to work!