Senna Double Brow Brush

Please don't forget to enter my Senna Brow Shaper Duo Giveaway. It ends June 30, 2012 at 11:50 p.m. EST (Eastern time).


This is continuation to Senna Brow Shaper Duo.

I'm going to review the Senna Double Brow Brush that I received from The Makeup Show at their Blogger Preview Event.

Product Review: Senna Double Brow Brush

Where to purchase: Senna studios and online at sennacosmetics.com
Price: $20

Made in Korea

Description from site: This multi tasking brow tool is all you need to groom brow hairs, then apply and blend brow colors. 6" long.
Thoughts: When I received the Senna Brow Shaper Duo, I was extremely excited! I've been wanting to try an eyebrow that came with wax. Then I realized I needed a brush and thankfully, they gave us one. To be honest, my excitement on the brush was not as thrilled as the eyebrow kit. I'm not the biggest fan of double ended brushes. The reason is because I store my brushes in a cup. When I have a double ended brush, one end (usually the one inside the cup) usually gets ruined.

Let's talk about the packaging. I love their cute logo! It's a cute female clown I believe. I also love the color of the handle, blue.

On the other side of the handle, it says "Brow 1". I'm not too sure why. :/

Now for the brush...

The hair is extremely soft and it did not shed during washing. It's also not firm. Most brushes that are not firm from my experience, the hairs tend to split easily and fall out of shape. I've washed this brush several times and it's still in it's shape. It definitely does not split! It's actually a pretty good quality hair. I also love how lightly you can use the brush and the quality on my eyebrow is pretty impressive. It comes out dark even with light strokes. I also love that I can dip it into the wax, and the quality of the hair (brush not my eyebrow) does not change. It's a great versatile brush. It can be used dry or wet from the wax.

The other end is the wand to shape the eyebrow hairs after applying the wax. Since the wand hair has thick set of hairs, it shapes the eyebrow hair really well.

Since I've been putting the wand end of the brush in the cup, I'm actually pretty impressed it has gotten ruined. My opinions on double ended brush has changed a bit. I don't mind this one, but I still wouldn't want double ended brushes with both ends being hairs.

Pros:
* Simple packaging.
* Cute logo.
* Blue handle.
* Good quality hair.
* Soft hairs.
* Does not shed.
* Does not split.
* Need soft strokes.
* Firm/thick wand.

Cons:
* Hard to find in stores.
* Double ended brush.

Would repurchase: Yes.
Rating:  4/5 Tobey's Paws

Here are my reviews I have done on the products I received from Blogger Preview Event for The Makeup Show. I'm still adding onto the list. ;)

Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Natural Lipstick

Senna Brow Shaper Duo

Disclaimer: The products mentioned in this post are given to me to review. I am not affiliated with any company nor getting paid to advertise any products. This post is written with my honest opinion.

Victoria's Secret Semi-Annual Sale

Please don't forget to enter my Senna Brow Shaper Duo Giveaway. It ends June 30, 2012 at 11:59 p.m. EST (Eastern time).

Even though my readers are not male, I want to wish you a Happy Father's Day!!! Go celebrate and show your love to your father. :)


On Tuesday, June 12th, Victoria's Secret started their semi-annual sale in stores. They have it twice a year in January and June I believe. It's always best to check it out the first day. It sells out quickly.

These are some of the things I bought. Yeah, it's not everything I bought. :X The other stuff are gifts.

I bought Mega Makeup Kit. They have 90 must-haves for lips, eyes, and face (64 eyeshadows, 8 lipsticks, 8 lipglosses, 3 blushes, 2 bronzers, 1 luminous powder, and 4 brushes). The packaging comes in black and silver. I bought the silver.

When you open the lid, it's the first layer of eyeshadows. They also have a mirror.

You pull the first layer to the sides and you see another layer of eyeshadows.

The layer after the eyeshadows are lipsticks and lipglosses. The final layer is blushes and brushes. I was not able to swatch the lip products and blushes, but the eyeshadows are extremely pigmented. I wasn't expecting that! I also love that the lip products are in their own layer. I hate when it's with the eyeshadows/blushes. The powder will fall into the lip products, and it just doesn't feel so clean. It might just be me though. :P The only bad thing is that once you apply the lip products, you cannot reapply unless you carry the whole heavy kit with you.

I bought another eyeshadow palette. I wasn't planning on buying it until the salesperson swatched the eyeshadows on me. I fell in love with the five colors on the left not including the purple.

I was extremely lucky with these blushes! I found the last three blushes and luckily they were different colors. I'm not too sure if I'm going to keep one or two, but I will have at least one as a giveaway. I just hope you guys will like them. :)

Finally, the lipstick. I actually was not going to buy this until I swatched it. It was gorgeous on my hands! :)

Aveeno Pure Renewal 2-In-1 Shampoo & Conditioner

Please don't forget to enter my Senna Brow Shaper Duo Giveaway. It ends June 30, 2012 at 11:59 p.m. EST (Eastern time).


I usually don't review shampoos and conditioners, because I feel that I'm not experienced when it comes to hair products. Then I realized nobody needs to be experienced in something we use in daily basis, shampoo & conditioners. It's all about what you think at the end. :)

Product Review: Aveeno Pure Renewal 2-In-1 Shampoo & Conditioner

Where to purchase: drugstores, mass merchandiser, and online at aveeno.com
Price: $6.49-$6.99 for 10.5 fl oz/ 311 mL

Made in Canada

Description on the back: Discover a new, pure way to refresh and renew your hair. This exclusive ACTIVE NATURALS formula, infused with Balancing Seaweed Extract, gives you weightless softness, shine and healthy manageability.

* Naturally derived cleansers carefully life away impurities without over-stripping
* Conditions and softens without weighing hair down.
* Rebalances hair's optimal moisture levels
* Designed with sulfate-free technology for gentle cleansing

Developed by our expert team of scientists and a leading stylist, our ACTIVE NATURALS formula harnesses the power of nature and science for beautifully healthy looking air.

Safe for color-treated hair.
Thoughts: I've used 2-In-1 products in the past, and I did not have the greatest experienced. I love the concept that you only need to use one product instead of two, shampoo and conditioner, but it dried my hair out. Not only was my hair dried, it was extremely frizzy. For that reason, I was not excited to try this product out but I was hopeful!

Before I review this product, let me describe my hair. I have long, half-way down my hair that's also thick. I have extremely thick strands but not that much hair. I never considered my hair that dry, at the same time, not that oily. It takes a good 4-5 days before I start showing oil on my roots. During the summer, my hair will get oilier like in 2 days.

Now that you know about my hair, it's time for the product. I actually like the packaging. I love how neutral the packaging is with a pop of color, green. It's refreshing and in my opinion, it stands out. I also love how easy you can squeeze the bottle. It makes it easy to squeeze the remaining product in the end. I've experienced in the past with bottles that are hard, you cannot get the ending product unless you leave it upside down for a good amount.

I'm hoping you can see the product in the middle of the lid. It's a creamy, metallic looking product. When I first saw the product, it reminded me of the shampoos and conditioners at hotels. I guess shampoos and conditioners cannot be that different. I also love that the lid is heavy duty and firm! I know if I take this with me travelling, it will not spill in my bag.

It smells heavenly! It's fresh and sweet. I'm guessing it's suppose to smell like a plant, seaweed, but it doesn't to me. It smells more fruity, but I cannot pinpoint the smell. I just like it. :)

Since I've been using this for couple of months, I have mixed feelings. I love that you only need to wash your hair once with this product instead of two products; shampoo and conditioner. It saves time and the amount of product you need to use. I also love that it's sulfate-free without the use of parabens or synthetic dyes. It tells me this is safe, natural, gentle, and just plain good. I think it's comparable to products on the high-end side like Wen.

When I first started using this product, I noticed it did not dry out my hair. I was pretty impressed, but as time went on I noticed I needed conditioner. I realized it wasn't the product but more on my hair. On days my hair is drier than usual, I needed conditioner. When it's neutral, I was fine without a conditioner. I definitely recommend this product for people living in a humid area or during the hot summer weather. During winter when the hair is drier than usual, I do not recommend this product unless you have oily hair.

Overall, it did not weigh my heavy hair down. It felt light and took a good 3-4 days before I saw oiliness in my root with or without using a conditioner afterwards.

Pros:
* Aveeno; brand that uses natural ingredients.
* Attractive packaging; neutral with pop of green.
* Squeeze-able bottle.
* Firm lid.
* Travel friendly.
* Heavenly scent.
* Two products in one.
* Sulfate-free.
* Parabens-free and no synthetic dyes.
* Light weight.
* Does not weigh hair down.

Cons:
* Sometimes need conditioner depending on my hair.

Would repurchase: Probably not since I need to use conditioner at times.
Rating:  3/5 Tobey's Paws


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* The danger of UV for the skin and eyes.
* The triad of protection.
* Easy steps the whole family can take to protect their eyes and skin 365 days a year.
* How often to see a dermatologist for a total skin check and an eye care professional for an eye exam.

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Disclaimer: The products mentioned in this post are given to me. I am not affiliated with any company nor getting paid to advertise any products. This post is written with my honest opinion.

Senna Brow Shaper Duo and Senna Giveaway

In March, I attended The Makeup Show. It's an experience I will never forget! :) I was very lucky to also attend the Blogger Preview. I learned a great deal about application, new products, and I got to take some home. I already reviewed one of the products I received, Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Natural Lipstick. Now I'm going to review my second product I received from Senna Cosmetics.

It came in a cute, blag bag!

Inside the bag, I received three Senna Brow Shaper Duo and Double Brow Brush (I will review this next time) with a catalog to Senna Cosmetics. I checked out their website and they carry amazing makeup! They even have beauty classes if you want to attend. :)

Here are the Senna Brow Shaper Duo in Ebony Duo, Brunette Duo, and Blonde Duo.

Product Review: Senna Brow Shaper Duo in Ebony Duo

Where to purchase: Senna studios and online at sennacosmetics.com

Price: $20 for 0.05 oz/ 1.5 g

Made in USA

Description on the back: Boosts brow color, fills in sparse areas, adds the look of fullness and sets brow shape in seconds.

Ingredients:

Thoughts: When I received this product, I was pretty excited! I always wanted to try an eyebrow filler with wax. I've only used pencils and eyeshadow-type products.

Here's how Ebony Duo looks in natural light. This is more true to color than the one above taken with flash.

Here's a swatch of the brow filler. The one on the left is only the brow color. The one on the right is the brow color with the wax.

Before I mention more about the brow filler, let me tell you about my eyebrows.

I'm a typical Asian girl who hardly has much hair, and the ones I do have are thick. They're also long so I cut them into shape. I don't really tweeze much. Maybe about three or four that's out of place.

Here's how my eyebrows look with the brow color only. Pretty big difference eh?

Here's the end product with the wax on top of the brow color. In my opinion, I think the color is a perfect match for my hair. I also like how natural I can make it look. If I want more a dramatic look, I can apply more brow color.

I've been using this for three weeks and I'm pretty impressed with the quality. They're really easy to apply, the brow color is extremely pigmented, and it lasts all day long. The only thing I noticed is that the wax does not completely keep my brows in shape. If you notice in the middle of my brow (close to the arch), my hair falls. No matter how much wax I apply, they just fall. Either I have extremely thick hair or the wax isn't too strong. Other than that, I'm pretty happy with this product. Actually I really like this a lot! :)

Pros:
* Simple packaging.
* Easy to carry.
* Pigmented.
* Easy to apply.
* Versatility of the color.
* Wax darkens the color and shape the brows.
* Long lasting.
* Not tested on animals.

Cons:
* Hard to find in stores.
* Does not come with a brush.
* Hard to shape thick, heavy hair.

Would repurchase: Yes!!!
Rating:  4.5 Tobey's Paws

Thank you Senna for the Brow Shapers!!! :)

Since I received three Senna Brow Shaper and I don't need the other two (I can use the Brunette if I want), I decided to give them away to my lucky readers. Please only enter if you fit into that category.

How to enter:
1. You must be a public follower of my blog with Google username (I will check). PLEASE do not just follow for the giveaway and then once the giveaway is over, stop following. It's just not polite!!!
2. It's open to everyone even international.
3. You must be 18 years or older. If you're younger than 18, please get your parent's permission.
4. The giveaway will end in three weeks, June 30, 2012 at 11:59 p.m. EST (Eastern time).
5. The winner will be drawn with a random number generator. You have 48 hours to contact me at aly_4realz (at) hotmail (dot) come or else a new winner will be chosen.

Extra entries:
1. Following my Facebook page. (+2)
2. Following my Twitter. (+1)
3. Re-tweeting the giveaway daily. (+1 each day)
4. Posting the giveaway on your blog. (+1)

Brunettes:

This is the Senna Brow Shaper Duo in Brunette Duo. Only enter if you fit this category.

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Blonde:

This is Senna Brow Shaper Duo in Blonde Duo. Only enter if you fit this category.

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Disclaimer: The products mentioned in this post are given to me. I am not affiliated with any company nor getting paid to advertise any products. This post is written with my honest opinion.

Reviva Labs Makeup Primer

Disclaimer: The product mentioned in this post is given to me. I am not affiliated with the company nor getting paid to advertise the product. This post is written with my honest opinion.

I was fortunate to receive more products from Reviva Labs. I already reviewed Reviva Labs Stem Cell Booster Serum. I'm still using the serum at the moment, not much left, and loving every bit of it! Now I'm going to review their new makeup primer...

L'Oreal Colour Riche Caresse Stick in Rose Taffeta

Disclaimer: The products mentioned in this post are bought with my money except jewelry. I am not affiliated with the companies nor getting paid to advertise the products. This post is written with my honest opinion.

I saw these at Target, and it intrigued me! I believe they're the newest lipsticks from L'oreal. Unfortunately, I have not seen these other than Target. I'm sure it will take some time before they carry them.

May Favorites and Finished Products

Time sure flies! It's that time of the month.

May Favorites

Caudalie Vinosource Quenching Sorbet-Creme: I won this through a giveaway from PaperDollRevenge some time ago. She told me it's great for dry skin people like myself. I tried using it in the beginning of this year, still winter weather, and it was too light for my skin. I restarted using it during spring and now summer, and I love it! It's so refreshing and moisturizing. It also smells great! It has a floral scent. I'm not great when it comes to floral scent but if I had to take a guess, I would say rose.

Reviva Labs Makeup Primer: The first product I ever tried from Reviva Labs was their serum. I had such a great experience I was kind of scared I might be expecting too much from this product. It did not fail! It's a silicon based primer, and it reminded me of certain primers. The only difference is that it actually covered my imperfection, my huge pores on my nose. If it covers up my imperfection and makes my foundation/BB creams look natural on my skin, I'm sold!

Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Honey: I reviewed this product on my blog so feel free to read it. :) I've been obsessed with this color and product after I purchased it. I have to say Honey is my favorite color so far. By the way, I bought two more colors which I'll talk about it in a future post. :X I love that it's kind of moisturizing, shiny, opaque, and the best part it's a stain. I do not have to reapply it that quickly.

Inglot Eyeshadow Palette: I've been meaning to review this palette for some time, but I want to take some eye pictures with the eyeshadows. Unfortunately, the pictures have not been coming out that great. Either my camera got worst or I need more natural light in the bathroom. :X I love their eyeshadows for many reasons from pigmentation, smooth consistency to hardly any fall outs.

MAC Paint Pot in Painterly: This is an oldie, but a goody. I'm almost done with this which in my opinion is amazing! I never thought I'll ever finish anything especially when it comes to makeup. :X I have to say this is probably the one I reach for when I do my eye makeup. I still use my UDPP, I need to if I don't want creasing, but I noticed it's hard to blend with the original UDPP. For that reason, I apply Painterly on top so I can easily blend the eyeshadows. I like this product because it makes the eyeshadows more opaque, as well as, it's true to my skin color. It doesn't feel like I'm applying anything outrageous on my skin.

May Finished Products

Olay Regenerist Cream: I finished my second bottle from the package I got from Costco. I also did a thorough review on this product. I only used this at nights, because the product was so thick it did not sink quickly into my skin. For that reason, I used it at nights. By the time I wake up in the morning, it worked it's magic. It was moisturizing, as well as, it made my skin look more lively.

Would repurchase: Yes.

Aveeno Smart Essentials Nighttime Moisture: I did not use this for nights. I actually used it for mornings, and it was great! It was hydrating and great for my winter, dry skin. I did a review on this product so feel free to read it.

Would repurchase: Yes.

Neutrogena Sensitive Skin Sunblock Lotion: I bought this couple of years ago, and I used it for my face and all over the body. At the time, I knew I was allergic to certain chemical in sunblock. I wasn't too sure what it was except that my brother was fine with this product. Now that I know I'm either allergic to oxybenzone or avobenzone or both, I know what to look for in my sunblock. For that reason, I moved onto Asian sunblocks since I know they don't use those chemicals. I love my Asian sunblocks better, but I don't use it on my body since it can be costly. I still used this but I'm not a big fan. It's so thick and does not melt onto the skin. It leaves a white layer which I'm not a big fan of.

Would repurchase: Maybe for the body.

ESL Essence Mask Pack in Coenzyme Q10: My sister-in-law gave me this and another mask pack. I actually prefer the other one since it's more moist with serum. I noticed with this mask pack the top ones were hardly moisture with the serum, but the bottom one had more. Not that much more, but a little bit more. I'm actually thankful I got to tried these, because now I appreciate the single sheet ones. They work better because there's more serum in the single pack. You can use the leftover serum in the pack to apply it on your neck and chest.

Would repurchase: No.

CoverGirl LashBlast 24HR Mascara: It's been three months and time for me to change mascara. I'm kind of sad to say bye to this mascara, because it worked really well. It made my lashes fuller which I have an issue in that area. Please feel free to read my thorough review on this mascara.

Would repurchase: Yes.


The winner of the Aveeno Positively Nourishing Energizing Body Lotion did not contact me. For that reason, I will announce a new winner.

It is...

#9...

Congratulations to Clara Nghe!!! :)

You have 48 hours to contact me with your name and address. E-mail me at aly_4realz (at) hotmail (dot) com. If you don't contact me withint 48 hours, I will draw a new winner.

Thank you Aveeno for sponsoring a wonderful giveaway!!! :)

Disclaimer: The products mentioned in this post are bought with my own money except for Caudalie, Reviva Labs, Aveeno, ESL, and CoverGirl. I am not affiliated with any company nor getting paid to advertise any products. This post is written with my honest opinion.