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Revlon

ColorStay Multi-Liner – Lip Liner with Built-In Blending Bru...

A handy all-round pencil that’s good, not perfect

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BaByliss

Air Wand, All in One Hair Dryer, Straightener, Styler & Diff...

A practical 4‑in‑1 styler that actually saves time (with a few caveats)

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Clinique High Impact Easy Liquid Eyeliner Review: a reliable everyday liner that mostly does what it says

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31/07/2026

Clinique High Impact Easy Liquid Eyeliner Review: a reliable everyday liner that mostly does what it says

★★★★★ ★★★★★

After using the Clinique High Impact Easy Liquid Eyeliner AB Black regularly, my take is simple: it’s a reliable everyday liner that does most things well but isn’t flawless. The strongest points are comfort and ease of use. If your eyes are sensitive or easily irritated, this formula is a good choi...

The Ordinary Acide Hyaluronique 2% + B5 Review: cheap, simple and (mostly) effective daily hydrator

★★★★★ ★★★★★

After finishing a bottle and starting a second one, my opinion is pretty clear: The Ordinary Acide Hyaluronique 2% + B5 is a solid basic hydrating serum, nothing more, nothing less. It does what you expect from hyaluronic acid: it makes the skin feel more comfortable, slightly plumper and less tight...

Clinique High Impact Waterproof Mascara Review: reliable black lashes that actually stay put

★★★★★ ★★★★★

Clinique High Impact Waterproof Mascara in AA Black is a reliable, no-drama option if your priority is staying power and clean wear rather than super bold lashes. It gives decent length, medium volume, and holds a curl better than regular formulas, all while staying put through sweat, light rain, an...

AOA Studio Wonder Blender Set Review: budget sponges that actually hold up

★★★★★ ★★★★★

After using the AOA Studio Collection makeup Sponge Set for a while, my conclusion is pretty straightforward: they do the job well for a low price. The sponges are soft enough, they expand nicely when damp, and they blend liquid and cream products in a clean, even way. They’re not luxury tools, but...

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser Review: a no-drama face wash for dry and sensitive skin

★★★★★ ★★★★★

After using the La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Face Cleanser regularly, my conclusion is simple: it’s a very safe, low-drama option for dry or sensitive skin. It doesn’t foam, it doesn’t sting, it doesn’t smell like anything, and it doesn’t leave your face feeling like cardboard. It’s the...

Lattafa Khamrah Qahwa Review: cozy coffee-vanilla in a heavy, grown-up bottle

★★★★★ ★★★★★

Lattafa Khamrah Qahwa is a thick, coffee-vanilla, warm spicy fragrance that makes sense if you like heavy gourmands and want something for cold weather. The scent opens with strong cinnamon and cardamom, then moves into a sweet coffee-praline-vanilla heart, and finishes with a cozy mix of tonka, mus...

JUNGSAEMMOOL Essential Skin Nuder Cushion Review: sheer, comfy base for fair skin that actually looks like skin

★★★★★ ★★★★★

Overall, the JUNGSAEMMOOL Essential Skin Nuder Cushion in Fair Light is a good everyday cushion if you know what you’re signing up for. It gives light to light‑medium coverage, a natural‑dewy finish, and feels very comfortable on the skin. You get a compact plus a full refill, which helps balance ou...

GA.MA iQ2 Perfetto Review: super light, super fast… but pricey and warranty is a worry

★★★★★ ★★★★★

After using the GA.MA iQ2 Perfetto for a while, my overall feeling is pretty clear: it’s a very capable, very light, very fast hairdryer, but with a couple of serious caveats. In daily use, it’s hard to go back to a heavy brick of a dryer once you’ve tried this. Drying time is shorter, your arm does...

NYX Glitter Primer Review: the cheap little tube that actually keeps glitter in place

★★★★★ ★★★★★

The NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Glitter Primer is basically a small, no-nonsense tube that finally makes loose glitter workable for normal people. It doesn’t turn your makeup into some flawless editorial look, but it clearly reduces fallout and keeps glitter where you actually put it, especially on the...

Missha Magic Cushion Cover Lasting #21 Review: quick everyday base with decent coverage but fussy for oily skin

★★★★★ ★★★★★

Overall, the Missha Magic Cushion Cover Lasting in #21 Light Beige is a practical everyday cushion that does a lot of things fairly well without being perfect at any one thing. The coverage is genuinely decent for a cushion—light to medium, buildable, and enough to even out redness and soften acne s...

Real Techniques Everyday Essentials + Makeup Sponge Kit Review: a simple set that actually gets used every day

★★★★★ ★★★★★

To sum it up, the Real Techniques Everyday Essentials + Makeup Sponge Kit is a practical, no-nonsense set that covers most everyday makeup needs without costing a fortune. The brushes are soft, comfortable, and actually blend product well, from foundation to blush to basic eyeshadow. The two sponges...

Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge Review: the cheap orange sponge that actually blends like it should

★★★★★ ★★★★★

Overall, the Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge 2-pack is a straightforward, reliable option if you just want your base makeup to go on smoothly without turning it into a whole project. It’s soft, blends liquid and cream products well, and doesn’t feel harsh or rubbery on the skin. Used damp,...

Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge Review: the cheap orange egg that actually does the job

★★★★★ ★★★★★

After using the Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge regularly, my conclusion is simple: it’s a solid, no-nonsense makeup sponge that does its job well without being perfect. The shape is actually practical, not just a design trick, and the foam quality is clearly better than the super cheap op...

BEAKEY Makeup Sponge Set Review: Cheap, soft, and actually does the job

★★★★★ ★★★★★

Overall, the BEAKEY Makeup Sponge Set is a solid option if you’re looking for affordable, everyday sponges that actually perform. They’re soft when damp, non-latex, and comfortable enough for regular use. Foundation and concealer blend nicely, with a finish that’s on par with more expensive sponges...

Aveeno Skin Relief Moisturising Lotion Review: Plain-looking bottle, very dry skin’s reliable workhorse

★★★★★ ★★★★★

After using the Aveeno Skin Relief Moisturising Lotion regularly, my opinion is that it’s a solid, no-nonsense option for people with genuinely dry, tight and sensitive skin. It doesn’t look fancy, it doesn’t smell like anything special, and it’s not trying to be a luxury product. But it does what i...

PERFUMER'S CHOICE No 9 Victor Review: the cheap "Aventus-style" scent that actually holds up

★★★★★ ★★★★★

PERFUMER'S CHOICE No 9 Victor is a solid budget fragrance if you want a strong, masculine, fruity-woody scent that lasts all day and you don’t care much about fancy packaging. It clearly rides the Aventus-style wave: pineapple and apple up top, then woody, mossy and slightly sweet in the base. It sm...

Calvin Klein CK IN2U Him Review: the cheap, clean everyday scent that still feels like 2008

★★★★★ ★★★★★

Calvin Klein CK IN2U Him is basically the definition of a simple, everyday men’s fragrance. Fresh citrus opening, a bit of spice and herbs in the middle, musky/woody base, and a synthetic but pleasant overall vibe. It feels young, casual, and easy to wear. Nothing about it screams high‑end or unique...

elf Cream Glide Lip Liner Dark Cocoa Review: a cheap, creamy liner that mostly does what it says

★★★★★ ★★★★★

After using the elf Cream Glide Lip Liner in Dark Cocoa regularly, my take is simple: it’s a comfortable, pigmented, budget liner that does its job without trying to be anything fancy. The colour payoff is strong, the texture is creamy with no tugging, and it works well both as a basic liner and as...

Rimmel Lasting Finish 8HR Lip Liner Cappuccino Review: the cheap brown pencil everyone keeps talking about

★★★★★ ★★★★★

Overall, the Rimmel Lasting Finish 8HR Lip Liner in Cappuccino is a solid, no-fuss brown liner that does exactly what most people want: define the lips, stop lipstick from bleeding, and help create that fuller, contoured lip look. The texture is creamy enough to glide, firm enough to stay precise, a...

Jessup 14-Piece Makeup Brush Set Review: a solid full kit that doesn’t wreck your budget

★★★★★ ★★★★★

After using the Jessup 14-piece makeup brush set daily for a couple of weeks, my overall feeling is pretty positive. The brushes are soft, don’t shed much, and cover almost every step of a basic to intermediate makeup routine. The synthetic bristles work well with both liquid and powder products, an...

by Harper Bates