Review: Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Powder Duo

The much reveled Anastasia Brow Powder took the blogosphere by storm quite some time ago. I however, like to know that I’m in for a good thing, so after reading many positive reviews, and after much internal debate about paying $23.00 on a brow product! I finally caved and justified it as a ‘treat’.

I have to admit, the packaging is absolutely beautiful, however, I was disappointed to see that it had changed from the original metal compact. But anyway, the packaging isn't the point right... or is it?

After using this fairly consistently for a few weeks, I honestly don't get the hype. It is a great eyebrow powder, don't get me wrong, but is it worth $23.00? Frankly, no. Admittedly, I knew this going in. I obviously didn't think it would magically transform my brows, but when it could be replaced by a simple matte shadow... meh. If you are a bargain hunter or if you are just looking for practicality without the frills then this is not the product for you. If however, you are a sucker for beautiful packaging and branding: then go ahead, you won't be disappointed.

Review: Nars Blush and Bronzer - Orgasm and Laguna Duo

NARS' Orgasm and Laguna are some of the most hyped up products on the beauty market. I joined the frenzy and bought the duo so that I could give them a go for myself.

The result? A very expensive habit.

Fake: Benefit Coralista Blush

There has recently been an influx of fake Benefit products being sold on illegitimate websites, on wholesale sites, on Amazon, and on eBay. To make sure that you are paying for the real thing, and not throwing you money away, check out my tips below.

Tips on how to spot a fake Benefit Coralista Blush:

The real Coralista has a matte textured cover. - The fake Coralista has a glossy textured cover.

The real Coralista has a smooth cover. - The fake Coralista has a bumpy cover.

The real Coralista has "benefit" written in normal type. - The fake Coralista has "benefit" written in bold.

The real Coralista reads: "12.0 g Net. Wt. 0.42 oz". - The fake Coralista reads "12.0 g Nef. Wf. 0.42 oz".

The real Coralista has a flat cover. - The fake Coralista has a sticker on the cover.