Beauty From Mars

Brand: Canmake Cruelty Free: Yes .   (Confirmed by Canmake and JAVA) Line: n/a Make-up Type: base/primer Origin: Japan REVIEW Summary: Price:   840 yen ($7.03) Size:   Packaging:  3/5  pretty squeeze tube, no tip Scent: 3/5 nothing noticeable, fragrance free? Color/ Shade:  3/5 One shade -a pinky beige Texture:  3/5 similar to a cream lotion E ase of use:  3/5 standard Effect : 3/5 a base with no added features.  Lastability: 3/5 average last ability on skin, but tube is VERY small. Lasts less than two months. Claim: "Keeps your skin matte and silky smooth like a doll's (neither really) , make your skin look one tone brighter (not at all) , covers up pores, dullness,  unevenness (not really) , skin like a soft light marshmallow (nope) , SPF 20, prevents blemishes and freckles (no. wait...what?) , adds moisture, prevents chapping, helps make-up adhere to skin... Features: No preservatives, fragrance free, no mineral oil, SPF 20 Feature Ingredi

Brand: Nyx Line: n/a Make-up Type: primer (colorless) Origin: USA Cruelty Free : Yes,  HOWEVER Nyx is now owned by L'Oreal, one of the worst... REVIEW Summary: Price:    0/5 $16 - too high a price for a mid-range brand! Size:  3/5 small Packaging:  3/5 average: small, cute, squeeze tube, not tapered Scent: None Color/ Shade:  1/5 opaque white (!) Texture:  3/5 average lotionesque and a little thick E ase of use:  3/5 average Effect : 2/5 a little below average, leaves a whitish cast if not blended in  enough Lastability: 3/5 average stay, small size tube Claim:  Zero points. " This super silky (no) , light and fresh formula creates a comfortable cushion on your skin (no) to enhance makeup application. The incredible formula creates a smooth, uniform canvas (no) that minimizes shine and makes application flawless (no) . Your skin will feel like it has been touched by an angel." (most definitely not) The verdict: I would not buy this again. It

Brand: Pur Minerals Cruelty Free: Yes Make-up Type: foundation Line: N/A Origin: USA REVIEW Summary: Price:   1/5 $39! Size: 3/5 3 fl oz/90 ml- Packaging: 3.5/5 Silver metal cylinder can Scent: N/A Color/ Shade: Medium Texture: 4.5/5 smooth, creamy E ase of use: 5/5 spray and apply. Could not be easier. Effect : 4.5/5 Smooth, light-weight satin airbrush finish Lastability: 3/5 Average. Faded by the end of the day, not as long as Others. Claim:  . ..Non-butane spray-on foundation, hydrator and skin-perfecting veil features two age-defying super-ingredients: Liquid Crystals , which retain moisture and reflect light for a dewy soft finish, and Pür’s proprietary Ceretin® Complex for a satiny smooth, close-up worthy complexion you'll adore! Achieve airbrushed perfection in a flash with: Pür’s skin-perfecting veil with a satin finish Liquid Crystals for maximum hydration Ceretin Complex® for a smoother, firmer look All in a one-of-a-kind spray-o

Brand: The Body Shop Line: n/a Make-up Type: lip & cheek stain, sponge applicator Origin: USA Tested on Animals : No. HOWEVER parent company not cruelty free. REVIEW Summary: Price:    2/5 -$14! Get this during the 40% off sale! Size:  8 ml, 0.2 fl oz 4/5 Packaging:  clear with sponge tip applicator 3/5 Scent:   3/5 -faint clay smell Taste:   0/5 very bitter taste  Color/ Shade: 5/5 peachy bronze Texture: 1/5 tacky, very dry after applied 1/5 Ease of use: 4/5 twist open and apply with sponge applicator. Easy to put on unevenly. Effect : 4/5 metallic shimmer Lastability: 3/5 Average Claim: Lip & cheek stain- no claims The verdict: I love the color, I love the effect, i like that it lasts longer than a lipgloss. I hate the bitter taste it has, and I dislike how tacky and dry it feels once it sets. BUT the texture and bitter flavor can be remedied by applying a lip balm on top. I did not use it on cheeks. Overall, I would buy again. The