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Monday, December 28, 2009
Airless Pump Review
I purchased a couple of these pumps from
for $4.00. Be sure to check out their SALE Items page.
My L'Oreal True Match Liquid Foundation did not come with a pump, so I was wasting product every time I used it. I simply peeled the label from the L'Oreal True Match bottle and was able to transfer it to the airless pump bottle.
This is an awesome investment. I bought the pump from MAC Cosmetics to go with my Select SPF Liquid Foundation, for $5.
Photo Credit: MAC Cosmetics
I purchased the incorrect foundation color from the CCO. (Find your local CCO HERE)
I gifted it to a friend in an airless pump bottle, so I could BACK 2 MAC the bottle. It makes more sense to just purchase the airless pump. It costs less and you can
BACK 2 MAC the empty jar.
The airless pump holds 30ml of fluid. This bottle will prevent product coming in contact with oxygen during use to preserve ingredients and maintain shelf life. It will also help to minimize waste as product is being pushed up to the pump via a disk. It took a bit of time before I figured out how to use the airless pump. Eventually I figured out that I just needed to shake the bottle before pumping. There were no instructions accompanying the bottles.
I phoned Auraline Beauty and their customer service representative was most helpful. She confirmed that no straw was needed to use the airless pump.
PROS:
Less expensive than MAC Pump
Free's up the bottle for BACK to MAC
Convenient Lid
Conserves Product
Airtight (Preserves Quality of Product No Oxidation in Bottle)
CONS: NONE
I LOVE this! I give it 5 out of 5 stars. Run & buy this, you won't be sorry.
Auraline Beauty requires a minimum purchase of $50. There is a flat rate of $3 shipping if you spend less than $150. Purchases of $150 and up get free shipping.
At this time, as far as I know, they only ship to the U.S. and Canada.
Try Ebay for the airless pump.
Here is a link recommended by MissMakeupOnABudget
Sunday, December 13, 2009
e.l.f. Daily Brush Cleaner (Review) vs. essence of beauty Extra Gentle Brush Cleaner
e.l.f. Daily Brush Cleaner $3
8.5 fl. oz (250 ml)
An anti-bacterial daily brush cleanser for quick cleaning in-between makeup applications
Disinfects brushes to provide a fresh and clean application every time
Helps to keep your brushes lasting longer for extended use.
DIRECTIONS
After using your brush, spray several spritzes of cleaner over the brush bristles. Gently wipe the brush onto a clean cloth to remove makeup. Allow brush to fully air dry before next use. Repeat daily or as often as necessary. For best results, use with the e.l.f. Brush Shampoo once a week for a thorough cleansing.
INGREDIENTS
Aqua(Water), Alcohol Denat, Cocomidodopropyl Betaine, Methyparaben
PROS
- a lot of product for the price
- chic bottle can be reused with home made daily brush cleaner
CONS
- smells like peachy-citrus hairspray
- the berth of the spray is really wide. you waste a lot of product. you must spray more than once to really get the brushes clean
- no rinsing required (scary!)
- pkg leaked somewhat during shipping, despite elf's diligent effort to thwart that (shrink wrap)as well as wrapping separately from the other products in my shipment
3 out of 5 stars
not a fan of the hairspray smell, leaky pkg, wide berth of spray
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essence of beauty Extra Gentle Brush Cleaner $5.99
4.2 Fl oz. (125 ml)
DIRECTIONS
Spray brush cleaner onto the brush. Gently wipe the brush onto a lint-free cotton cloth to remove residue. Rinse with tepid water until the water runs clear. Squeeze out excess water, reshape brush and lay flat to dry overnight.
INGREDIENTS
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Polysorbate 20, Butylene Blycol, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Propylene Glycol, Diazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Disodium EDTA, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Magnesium Nitrate, Methyl Chloroisothiazolinone, Magnesium Chloride, Methylisothiazolinone.
>essence of beauty Extra Gentle Brush Cleaner Review
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COMPARISON
neither company tests on animals
elf you get 2x the amount of product than the eob
elf terrible spray (wide berth) wastes product vs eob more control
elf more product needed to get the brushes clean vs eob less product needed
elf chic bottle to reuse for homemade prod vs eob plastic is so opaque, you don't know when you are running out of product
elf bottle leaked during shipping vs eob superior packaging no leaks
elf smelly hairspray smell vs eob pleasant lavender smell
elf no rinsing vs eob rinse after use
elf dries very quickly vs eob drying overnight
Overall, I would say that the essence of beauty extra gentle brush cleaner is a superior quality product.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
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To date, I am NOT compensated for my use/review of products. I buy 99% of the products that I use. If I ever receive anything as a gift, I will state it in that specific post. I am NOT affilated with any fashion, cosmetics or hair company. I offer my sincere, unbiased opinion on how the products work for me. No warranties, expressed or implied are intended. Please use discretion in selecting products and suggestions at your own risk. I am not a professional. Unfavorable reviews are not malcious, nor are they intended to harm any company. Reviews are my own opinon. Information posted on this blog is for educational purposes.