Cranky Girls Eye Shadow Review

A lot of people who can’t afford high-end cosmetics look for bargains at dollar stores, department stores and thrift stores that sell unopened products.

Cranky Girls Cosmetics is one of the many eye shadow sets sold at these types of stores. They generally come in packs of four or six small jars for around one dollar.

Silver, Pink, Brown & Black

Silver, Pink, Brown & Black

There were only two sets to choose from. The colors that came in the set that I bought were (and please be aware that these are just general descriptions of the color as the actual eye color was not named): sandy-colored brown, black, a pastel pink and a sparkly silver. The other set contained brick red, neon green, lilac and daisy yellow.

The very first thing that I noticed was that the containers that they come in are so small that they are hard to open and close. You get less product in all of these combined than in one Maybelline single eye shadow.

The sandy brown eye shadow is very sheer and does not show up on even the slightest tan. I have been using it as my highlight color when I do a brown smokey eye, and I do not find it works well enough for even that.

The black eye shadow goes on as a dark matte gray. I was expected a jet black color, since that is what it looks like in the container, but it is much lighter once applied.

The pink eye shadow is also very sheer and really does not suit any skin color. A few friends of mine with different complexions volunteered to do swatches for me, and this color did not look good on any of them.

The sparkly silver eye shadow will only show up if you really pack the color on, and even then, it shows up as a sparkly sheer white.

All of these colors are hard to open, difficult to apply and impossible to blend. They are very sheer, leave a lot of fall-out (but I guess that’s okay since you can hardly see it) and have very little product in them.

Unless you are absolutely strapped for money, or are just starting out with makeup, I do not recommend this product!

PROS:
Easy on your wallet

CONS:
Hard to open and close
Difficult to apply
Impossible to blend
Very sheer
Fall-out
Hardly any product

Altogether, I give this product 0.5 out of 5 stars.

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Neutrogena Makeup Remover Pad Review

For those of us who love makeup, applying and experimenting with different eye shadows can be tons of fun, but then comes the part that many get frustrated with—taking the makeup off.

Neutrogena Eye Makeup Remover Pads

Neutrogena Ultra-Soft Eye Makeup Remover Pads

Neutrogena has finally created a product that really seems to work—Ultra-Soft Eye Makeup Remover Pads. These pads come in a pack of 30 in a small blue jar. They are ophthalmologist tested and safe for sensitive eyes. They also do not smell bad, but they do not really smell good to me either.
The jar and the Neutrogena website state,

“Removes every trace of makeup, even waterproof mascara. No oily residue. Safe for sensitive eyes and contact lens users.”

These pads also claim to be “extra thick and soft”.

The pads were very effective at removing all of my eye makeup in just a few strokes, but sadly, that is all that they do. I do not recommend using these pads anywhere but your eyes. There was no oily residue, but I did find that they leave your skin feeling a bit tight. They are very safe for sensitive eyes. I was in a hurry and had to remove my makeup in the car and hit my eye twice, but there was no burning or pain at all.

The pads are very thick and very soft, and I find that I can use one pad twice if I cut them in half, and I’ve even heard that some people cut them into fourths. My biggest issue, however, is that you have to keep the lid on at all times. If you leave the lid off for more than about 30 seconds, your makeup wipes will dry out.

The price for these runs anywhere from $4.50 to $9.75. They are sold at a variety of places, including WalMart, Target and the Neutrogena website.

Altogether, I give this product 4 out of 5 stars.
4 out of 5 stars

PROS:
Effectively removed my eye makeup
Very soft
Affordable
Safe for sensitive eyes
No oily residue
No bad smell

CONS:
Leaves skin slightly tight-feeling
Dries out very quickly in left open
Can only be used for eye makeup

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Venus Embrace Razor Review

One of the most disappointing things for me, personally, is getting out of the shower, putting lotion on my legs and realizing that my legs still feel slightly prickly.

So when I found a razor with five blades and a “ribbon of moisture” on sale at Target for $15, I had to try it. The Gillette Venus Embrace Razor is the first women’s razor that I have ever seen with five blades. It also comes in many fun colors. I chose the blue and green.

Gillette Venus Embrace in blue and green

Gillette Venus Embrace Razor in blue and green

Let me say this now: This razor is amazing! It is by far, the best razor that I have ever tried. The funny thing is that when I first used it, I didn’t think it was even working because it felt so good to run against my leg!

At first, I thought that since there are five blades, it would be more likely that I would cut myself. This is simply not the case. The blades are connected to a flexible, pivoting head that follows the contours of a woman’s body, and the blades themselves flex to fit your curves. This is especially great for ankles, underarms, knees and the back of the legs.
The razor heads are also removable so that you can buy refills when the razor gets dull. It is very easy to change the razor head, and the best part is that you never have to touch the blades.

The other thing that I absolutely love about this product is the fact that all it takes is one quick swipe. I have had other razors where I had to keep going over the same spot in order to get the hair, but the Venus Embrace makes it so easy. All you need to do is go over it one time and the hair is gone! The head is also larger so it takes less time to shave.

The “ribbon of moisture” is great as well. It feels nice and smooth against my legs and also adds extra protection, since it surrounds the blades. This also helps when shaving sensitive areas.

The soft gel grip handle is a nice little feature too. It is so easy to hold on to, even when I have shaving gel or soap on my hand.

Diagram of specific features

Diagram of specific features

My particular package came with one handle with a razor head already attached, four extra refill heads and a shower pod. I did notice, however, that a package of four replacement razor heads cost roughly $25 and while you can use the same razor about six times, this may get costly.

This razor is sold at WalMart, Target and the Gillette website. Prices vary.

Altogether, I give this product 5 out of 5 stars.
5 out of 5

PROS:
Close shave
Disposable
Feels great
Gel grip
Comes with extras
Easy to change heads
5 Blades
Pivoting

CONS:
Replacement heads are expensive

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Welcome & Updates

Hello everyone and thank you kindly for visiting my blog. You have probably found me through YouTube. Hopefully you have subscribed to my channel and added me as a friend. :]
About Me: My name is Dani. I am an 18-year-old college student going to school in order to become an English teacher. I love makeup, clothes & other “girlie” stuff. I am interested in education, children and having fun. I love writing and reading.
I live in the US and speak English and a bit of French.

Here is my YouTube channel link [click].

General Updates:
+Camera is finally working without a lag.
+New video should be up today [it is 1:05 am here so I'll do it later.] It is a small haul of things I bought in the past two weeks. All of the products will be posted here as well as in the description box of my YouTube video.
+Two contests start this week. Video will be posted asap with details on that.
+Review of the 120 Manly Palette should be posted both here and on YouTube soon. I’m just waiting for it to arrive.
+Review of new brush set I ordered also should be posted here and on YouTube soon.
+Review of Clearasil face wash should be posted sometime this week.
+Two Gillette products, featuring the Gillette Venus Embrace Razor should be posted within the week.

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