Impulse Buy Makeup Reviews
Thursday July 23, 2015
I finally got around to try the 3 new Japanese makeup products I bought a few weeks ago as well as a random lip gloss.
Heroine Make eyebrow pen – natural brown
Pmel under-eye color pen – beige
Love Fille Nude Face Veil
Royal Apothic Lip Tintie – Kissed
First the Heroine Make eyebrow pen. I’ve used this brand’s eyeliner many times over and bought this on a whim. I haven’t use anything besides the Anastasia Brow Wiz in a long time. I’ve used Japanese brand eyebrow pencils and powders a lot in the past before there were more eyebrow product choices in the US. Those brands were ok but I was always looking for a holy grail product. That said, I was pleasantly surprised by this pen! It’s not too dark or too red. It’s a more grey-brown and goes on as more of a tint rather than heavy marker. Lasts a while too.
Heroine Make eyebrow pen
Pros
Good neutral color
Easy to useCons
Too subtle for adding shape
updated: Dries out incredibly fast
The Pmel under eye color was more of a “cute treat” when I got it. An easy cheat! I hadn’t done this trend for a while. Is aegyo sal still trendy, I don’t even know to be honest. But this color is nice under the eyes either way. It goes on so smoothly. The pen is really nifty as it sort of twists and springs open and gathering the powder from the cap.
Pmel under-eye color
Pros
Easy application
Buildable pigmentsCons
Color wears off too easily
You only need to know 1 thing about the Love Fille pore minimizing face veil… it smells like roses. Fresh cut roses! And the fragrance lasts a while after applying too. But does it work? So far I’m unimpressed. It feels a bit drying and my makeup doesn’t look all that fresh throughout the day. Though I’m happy it has yet to break me out unlike a lot of similar products.
Love Fille pore minimizing face veil
Pros
Fragrant rose scent
Smooths out deep pores
No breakouts from itCons
Doesn’t add much of a lasting matte effect
Couldn’t stand up to my oily t-zone (combination skin)
Lastly a little lip gloss pot from Royal Apothic Lip Tintie I picked up from the sale section of Anthropologie. I had seen it online and nearly ordered it because the pot was so attractive. I didn’t realize at the time it was actually a lip butter and not a gloss. It’s very creamy and the shade is very opaque. It’s a nice nude “your lips but better“shade. But it’s definitely more lipstick than a gloss. Glad I got it on sale. Wouldn’t pay full price as it’s a bit boring.
Royal Apothic Lip Tintie
Pros
Attractive packaging
Neutral color
Long-lasting
MoisturizingCons
Bulky to carry around
Not as expected
Bit boring
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18 Responses to “Impulse Buy Makeup Reviews”
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You know, I’m not even sure if aegyosal is still a Thing. I feel like it might still be considered cute, but looks don’t necessarily enhance it like they used to? Now I gotta go check out makeup tutorials on YouTube :P
I got super excited for that Royal Apothic because I thought it was called “Lip Tintin”, LOL
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Jenny, what’s your take on the ingredients Japanese make up brands use?
I think Japanese manufacturers accross the board have lower standards for toxicity (for example, muji erasing pen was banned in Canada because of toxic ingredients).
As a person who’s seen the back labels of many many Japanese products, what would you say regarding their safety? -
Thank you for your reply. About Muji, I got the erasable pen from my Japanese friend and when I went to Muji store and asked about it, the worker said that they won’t be having it ever because some ingredient got banned. Now i have to ask ppl to mail it to me. Bummer. So, yeah, I guess the accuracy of that info depends on that person’s professionalism.
Well, the thing for me, I tend to break out if products have a lot of “chem goo” (and itchy skin irritations sometimes). Products that have simplier and more natural content work better and just a safer bet (no risk of tossing full bottles) for me.
Back in uni my roommate was from Japan and we shared some cosme, but fragrances and other additives were too much in them.
Essentially, i wish i could use innovative Japanese products, but ordering online is gamble. As a blogger you’ve probably tested tonns more stuff than I
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My general sentiment has been that Japanese natural products are as rare as Japanese vegans (lol). Was wondering what your take perspective on that was :)
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Its great that u can read in Japanese and keep up with publications. U always had tons of scans (if im not mistaken, ages ages ago u even had a link with all your scans). I liked Used Mix and i know about because you recommended it :)
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In hindsight sharing products is not good. But when you are young and broke the standards get low. Hehe. As for veganism, it was a kind of joke (but maybe not funny) lol srry.
Anyway, thanx for sharing info! Xoxo -
i always love heroine make eyeliner as the outcome is bold in single line and so far it’s my fave japanese brand eyeliner !but im kinda intrigued with of what many people say that dollywink eyeliner is the best,have you ever try it ? :)
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That lip gloss packaging is soooo pretty! And I have something similar to that Pmel under eye color that I got from Tokyo fron canmake. It’s suppose to make your under eye appear more bright and sparkly like in those dolls or animes, lol.