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Pur Minerals Dark Spot Corrector Primer -4.5 Stars

Brand: Pur Minerals Line: n/a Make-up Type: Primer/ Corrector Origin: USA Cruelty Free : Yes   REVIEW Summary: Price:     2/5 $31 Very Very $$ although I bought mine online for around $12 Size:   4/5 1 oz/30 ml Standard size Packaging:   3/5 Portable squeeze tube Scent:  N/A Color/ Shade: 5/5   one shade, an orange that blends into skin tone Texture:   4/5 S mooth, but can be a little slippery E ase of use:  5/5 Easy. Squeeze, apply, blend Effect : 5/5 Can be used as primer/base, corrector, or as a foundation itself! Lastability:  3/5 Average and starts to fade to nothing by end of day Claim: " Neutralize the look of dark circles, age spots, freckles and uneven skin tone with color-perfecting ingredients. Plus, brighten and firm the skin's appearance while smoothing away the look of lines with clinically proven skin care technology.  Vegan friendly. Paraben-free. Gluten-free." The Verdict: This is a ba...

REVIEW: Canmake Dolly Matte Base 3 Stars -No Dolly Skin in My Tube!

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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, fragr...

REVIEW: Nyx Angel Veil -2.5 Stars -No Angel Skin in This Tube

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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 verdi...