Review/Swatches Sappho Cosmetics

Prices? Concealer $27.00 Eyeshadows $20.00

Where can I find it? Sappho Cosmetics' Website

What's included? Just the items themselves.

Concealer rating

(Out of 5)

Eyeshadow rating

(Out of 5)


All items kindly supplied by PR at Sappho's Cosmetics for possible review.

I'll start with the Undo Concealer

This concealer is for redness.

It definitely does reduce redness, but not completely. It is a little sheer. The texture is creamy without being greasy.

I tried this under my eyes, and it brightens really well! If you're very pale this could work as an under eye concealer.

I like..

Creamy texture.

Cute box

Does help reduce redness.

I dislike..

Isn't as full coverage as I'd like.

Next I'll be reviewing the Pressed Eyeshadows

All three are lovely shades! 

Pick Purple & Chambrelle are my favorites.

These are somewhat soft in texture, and blend well especially Chambrelle, though it can be a little crumbly.

I like..

Blendable

Buildable

Soft

I dislike..

Sheer

I wish they came with a palette or in some kind of compact. (They do offer one on the website though.)

Overall, I'd recommend the eyeshadows, but not the concealer.

(Products provided for consideration.)

Review/Swatch geoGirl ES [Erase Screen] Cream Concealer

Price? $5.39

Where can I find it? Walmart stores, and Drugstore.com

What's included? Just the concealer itself with a doe foot applicator in the cap.

Packaging

Rating

(Out of 5)

Swatch

Heavily swatched on the left, and on the right I dabbed a little on and blended it in so you can get an idea of the coverage. This is in Medium Nature.

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I have a love-hate relationship with this concealer. I love it when my skin is good, and I hate it when my skin is dry.

I dislike..

Creases under the eyes, doesn't seem to wear long.

It's not build-able. One layer and you're done. If you try to layer it'll get streaky or cakey.

I like..

Cute packaging.

On days where you don't feel like wearing a lot of makeup this is nice!

Neutral..

Not full coverage, definitely a sheer coverage concealer (which I expected it to be.) 

Contains mica, so it is a "glowy" type concealer. Can be good for under eyes, but can also highlight imperfections.

Overall, if you already have nice skin, and want a little coverage then I would recommend it. 

If you have mature skin or want something for acne or dark circles, I'd skip it.

"Best" of Vintage Makeup

I recently had my 1yr blog anniversary, and I asked you ladies what I should do to celebrate it. 

I got plenty of great suggestions for a post similar to this so here it is!

We'll start with my all time most popular/searched tutorial..

My Kate Middleton Wedding Inspired Makeup Tutorial. Click here to see the full post.

Most popular review is..

My review of the Nisim F.A.S.T Shampoo & Conditioner. If you want to read the full review, click here.

Most popular page is..

Click here to view all of my tutorials.

Most popular poll..

Do you have too much Makeup?

Most common keywords leading others to my blog..

1. Vintage Makeup

2. 1950s Makeup

3. Vintage Make Up

4. Kate Middleton Eye Makeup

5. 60s Makeup

A few of my personal favorite posts..

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Before this post gets even LONGER I'll conclude it.

What are your Vintage Makeup favorites?

Thanks for the support, and kindness over the past year everyone!

AllCosmeticsWholesale (ACW) Rant

I recently ordered a few Balmshell Lip Glosses from AllCosmeticsWholesale. 

I finally receive my package, open it and one of the glosses I received was defective. 

I realize that ACW will often offer products that are un-boxed or defective, (which will always be mentioned in the description.)


 However, this was not marked in the description of the product whatsoever.  

So I email customer service just explaining the fault.

The reply I receive back is about their "return policy."

So basically what the woman was telling me is that I have to pay to send back a faulty product due to no fault of my own PLUS (I'm assuming, as it's stated on the website for returns) a 10% re-stocking fee.

I reply essentially saying that it's ridiculous, and the woman ignores my email.

I email again, and the woman gives me the same speech about their "return policy," and pretty much tells me that my complaint is not warranted because I received the product at a discounted price. Excuse me?

So because I didn't pay $20.00 for the lip gloss I deserve to get a faulty product as well as the hassle & cost of sending it back? No thank you.

At this point I'm fed up, but I kindly offer to pay for the cost of a new lip gloss if she would cover the shipping (which I shouldn't even have to because again, this mistake was in no way my fault as it was never listed as defective.) 

What reply do I get? NONE. 

Through the whole process the woman refused to take any ownership. 

Needless to say I will never order from ACW again.

You may be thinking "I've only heard good things about ACW, maybe this was a one off kind of thing?" I searched to see if others had this issue.

Several other complaints I've found..

http://forum.purseblog.com/general-shopping/poor-customer-service-all-cosmetics-wholesale-583981.html

http://productrater.blogspot.com/2011/01/all-cosmetics-wholesale-haul.html

http://www.ripoffreport.com/beauty-products/all-cosmetics-wholes/all-cosmetics-wholesale-acw-n-c74eb.htm

http://www.scaminformer.com/scam-report/all-cosmetics-wholesale-all-cosmetics-wholesale-acw-no-customer-service-absent-c31652.html

If you do order from ACW, and have an issue prepare to deal with it and potentially eat the cost because the customer service is horrendous.

Also, don't expect to be valued as a customer because honestly, it sounds like the owner couldn't care less.