Read all about it in my article on XoJane!
Special thanks to Kerry over at Skin & Tonics for the help with sourcing!
Author: The Beauty Wolf (Page 14 of 28)
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Concealer is one of the most important products in our makeup lineups, it’s also one of the trickiest. We all have that seemingly impossible wishlist for our concealers that goes something like: must have great coverage, must not settle into lines, must not be cakey, and must look like a natural under eye concealer.
I, like a lot of other fair skinned people, have dark circles no matter what, leaving sufferes to reach for serums on sites like https://www.buymellow.com/shop/beauty/love-mellow-cbd-eye-serum-10ml-roller-with-50mg-of-cannabidiol/ to save them. Being stressed and tired exacerbates the problem, but even under optimal conditions the purple shines through. That’s just the nature of the tissue thin skin under the eye if you don’t have a lot of colour to block out the blood vessels underneath. As if that wasn’t bad enough, things get a little worse since I’m at the stage in life where fine lines are an issue. That means traditional liquid concealers can migrate into those bastards and make for an unflattering creased look. The problem with a lot of other cream concealers are that they’re cakey as all hell, and scream to the world that you’re wearing very obvious cover-up. It’s enough to leave most people frustrated and hopeless when it comes to finding the right product to get the job done.
Thankfully, I found Skinfood Salmon Dark Circle Concealer Cream. It’s is exactly what it says it is, a cream type concealer that specifically address dark circles. It’s rich, creamy formulation comes housed in a little pot with a screw top lid. I have used quite a few different types of concealer in my time and I have found that formulas geared towards mature skin tend to work best for me, so I was excited to give this one a try.
The texture is buttery and smooth, it melts and softens slightly when it comes into contact with your body heat, which makes it blend wonderfully. It’s a very emollient cream, which is the best news ever if you’re worried about your concealer settling into fine lines. However, this may be a downside for you if you’ll be the subject of flash photography, as the light reflecting properties are exaggerated by the flash. However this can be tempered with a light dusting of powder and it’s not something that’s visible anywhere but in pictures. You won’t notice it during the course of a regular day or night out. The coverage is excellent, the salmon undertones do a great job of cancelling out the blue and purple tones of dark circles.
My only complaint is this is only available in two shades, #1 and #2. I’m using #1 here which looks dark in the pot but actually suits my NC15-NC25 (depending on the season) skin perfectly, no matter if I’m at my darkest or my lightest. If you fluctuate between NC25 and a darker shade, #2 might be a better fit for you, depending on what you’re going for (some people like a might lighter concealer shade under the eye, some like natural).
The wear time is great, it’s never let me down and lasts throughout my day and into the night. Although, I do not have oily skin, so I can’t vouch for it’s performance if that’s your condition. But as far as normal to dry skin goes, this does have great lasting power. I really love this product! It’s a totally different animal than the Missha concealer I reviewed before, this is a thicker, moisturizing, type product that will serve me well in the upcoming Fall/Winter seasons. I’m so glad I gave it a try! Without a doubt I will definitely be repurchasing this item. With it’s well under $15 price tag and stellar performance, how could I not? Well done, Skinfood!
Five happily concealed turtles
This product is available at W2Beauty for $13.08. For an even better deal, you can get $5 off your first purchase at W2Beauty if you sign up for an account and enter my code 071087605 at registration!
You can also get it on ebay here in #1:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SKINFOOD-Salmon-Dark-Circle-Concealer-Cream-10g-01-/331530489337?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d30c1cdf9
And Amazon here in #1
http://www.amazon.com/SKINFOOD-Darkcircle-Concealer-Blooming-Whitening/dp/B004FKD3HI/ref=sr_1_2?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1430701859&sr=1-2&keywords=salmon+dark+circle+concealer
Wishtrend (my first stop shop for my beloved O.S.T vitamin C serum) is hosting a giveaway via The Beauty Wolf featuring their newest Klairs product, Klairs Be Clean Natural Soap! This soap looks pretty damn amazing, it comes in five different choices, each addressing five different needs and areas of the body. 
I have the body, hair, and foot soap on my wishlist!
This contest is open to international entries from anywhere in the world Wishtrend ships to, prizes will come directly from Wishtrend to your door! Three winners for the soap will be chosen, but everyone is a winner! That’s because if you sign up for a Wishtrend account here and enter my personal referral code 022463306 you’ll automatically get a FIVE DOLLAR gift certificate to use toward your first Wishtrend purchase! (Might I suggest some of that holy grail OST Vita C serum again, or even this amazing Klairs box, which are the two things in my shopping cart right now). You can earn more entries by following The Beauty Wolf on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Bloglovin! I will be checking entries, so please play fair! Be sure to leave me a comment below after you enter letting me know which Klairs Be Clean Natural Soap you’d like to win and why!
VDL Expert Color Lip Cube Moisture SPF10 is one of those products that I just knew I’d love before I even received it. Those of us buying skincare and cosmetics from Korea while in another country might know what I’m talking about. You see a product and it’s so absolutely gorgeous and you’re in love before you ever even get it in your hands, then you just wait excitedly for your new beauty to arrive. Wait, that sounds way too much like an old creeper describing his mail order bride, but my point still stands!
The standout cube shape of this lipstick is what first called my name, then the knockout shades available is what pushed my fingers to click Add To Cart without hesitation. The novelty of a square lipstick was something I wasn’t entirely sure about, but I knew I wanted to give it a shot. It fit in perfectly with my obsession over geometric shapes so of course I was coming for this beauty.
While I was waiting for my impulse purchase lipstick to arrive I started researching it like crazy. I found this video featuring the most adorable girl demonstrating it in the exact shade I had decided to get, #105 Pink Positive, a gorgeous red heavy hot pink. It starts at about 1:20
Then finally, it arrived, and oooooh baby yaaaas slay me. As soon as I got that baby on my lips I knew it was everything.
I was delighted to find that the pointed edges are actually really freaking handy for application. It helps you work that cupid’s bow area like a pro. As you can see in the video above, this is a big substantial lipstick. If you have thinner lips, you’re probably going to find you need a lip brush for this one. However, if you have fuller lips like me you’re going to be very appreciative of the size. In addition to being sizeable, the packaging also feels heavy, weighty, expensive, and luxurious. Fitting, because so does the actual lipstick itself. It’s super creamy and moisturizing while giving you deep rich colour. You can tell this is a high end luxury cosmetic immediately. It’s amazing! As if that wasn’t enough, it also has a faint gorgeous floral rosy smell. The wear time is average, it’s not a long lasting stain but goes on so generously that it wears well and stays true as long as you’re not eating or licking your lips. I didn’t even mention the SPF10 yet, not a huge amount but better than nothing and I wish more lip products would include an SPF. Other than that, this stuff is just all around great. I want them all. There are five shades available, all various shades of pink, but Pink Positive is such an awesome shade choice. It reminds me of Rihanna’s Pleasure Bomb lipstick from her limited edition MAC collection, only deeper and richer.
VDL also has another edition of Lip Cubes that are not in the Moisturizing line (although, I would argue that they could be, I have a few and they’re not drying or anything) with eight equally gorgeous shades that are pretty perfect for the upcoming Fall/Winter season. I’ll have to give them a quick review soon for you guys!
Available on ebay here
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VDL-Expert-Color-Lip-Cube-Moisture-SPF10-3-3g-/351337858831?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=620467272162&hash=item51cd5e470f
And Amazon here
http://www.amazon.com/INTERNATIONAL-SHIPPING-VDL-EXPERT-MOISTURE/dp/B00T4VXMJW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1433883523&sr=8-1&keywords=VDL+EXPERT+COLOR+LIP+CUBE+MOISTURE
This is the most moisturizing yet powerful lipstick I’ve ever owned. I can’t say enough good things about it, I love it!
Five out of five turtles!
THE MAKEUP PENCILS THAT MADE AN ER
DOCTOR DOUBT I HAD PNEUMONIA
So incredibly happy I got another opportunity to write about products I love, for a publication I love, read my review of the Etude House Play 101 Pencils over at XOJane!
