Note: Pictures have finally been added and some reviews have been tweaked a bit :)
Artistry Review
I have been currently reviewing Artistry products for a while now.
I first used Artistry when I got introduced to it 2-3 years back.
So with this knowledge...
I give to you...
A review of Artistry products, ranging from skin products to cosmetics!
- Bunneh ♥
Artistry Essentials Balancing set
What it is: 3 part kit consisting of cleanser, toner, and lotion
Bunneh's Rating: ♥♥
Pros:
Came in a pretty cute traveling bag :)
Smell is pretty nice, fairly distinct from other products I've used
Noticed improvements fairly quickly after use
Packaged in a lovely cute and simple design
Cons:
Did not completely clear up my own skin issues
Slightly drying
Major issue with the toner
For the price, not that great a deal
Bunneh's Rating: ♥♥♥
Got to say, when I first used it, I was slightly.... uncertain.
Many cleansers I have used don't even seem to work.
I noticed improvement with my skin after a few days of use.
I love the smell, it's not too heavily fragrant, but it's enough to smell nice.
When you first squeeze some out, it comes out in a clear gel.
I first wash my face with warm water.
With my face damp, I squeeze a pea size amount of the cleanser out.
(You barely need any, that is literally all you will need)
In small circular motions, I spread it all over my entire face.
(Warning: Make sure you avoid your eye area for safety precautions)
After I spread it around for a while (1-3 minutes)
I just wash it off by splashing my face and gently in circular motions wash it off.
Once I wash off all the cleanser that way, I just splash cold water on my face for blood circulation.
Pat my face dry and done!
Bunneh's Rating: ♥
I must say, I was terribly disappointed with this toner.
The bottle it came in was terribly cute and I loved how it looked in my bathroom.
But after using it the first time, I could feel my skin just dry out, and it was just..
My skin had this awkward tingling feeling to it and tightened.
Worse, it made my acne/pimples
sting slightly.
I won't even bother writing how I used it.
I tried using this for 3 days, and I stopped immediately after 3 days.
This product in this set was its ultimate
downfall in my opinion.
It is incredibly drying, and although the pimples did get smaller...
It is not worth it.
It just isn't the right type of controlling acne/pimples.
3. Lotion
Bunneh's Rating:
♥♥
It's... okay.
It isn't very hydrating (especially if you used the toner).
But I did like the smell.
It is not the worst lotion I have used, thus the 2 ♥'s.
I did not like how there was very little of it.
It has a
creamy texture and the color is white.
But, I have found a better use for it to be honest.
For school, I tend to not use concealer.
There is no possible way concealer will last for me at school...
But there are those days my dark circles are just... BAM! (LOL)
So, I just use my
mineral powder (from Artistry) and this
lotion together!
I put this lotion at the
darkest parts of my dark circles under my eyes.
After, I just pat on some mineral powder
lightly where I put the lotion and just blend in the area.
The lotion itself is
not greasy or oily, so put on the powder as soon as possible.
I find it great as another option from concealer.
It's not full coverage as a concealer would do, such as an extremely dark circle day, but it's enough to keep you looking like a zombie.
Overall the Artistry Essentials set
did not meet up to the standards I was looking for.
I ended up just not using my toner and just use the
cleanser and
lotion.
Not the best skin care set I have used, but it's
okay.
I would like to mention it is fairly
pricey though.
Artistry Essentials Anti-Blemish Acne Treatment
What it is: Tube of anti-blemish acne treatment
Bunneh's Rating: ♥♥
Pros:
A little bit goes a long way
Smell is pretty nice
Can put directly one just one pimple or spread all around
Does work... ish
Cons:
Does not get rid of the pimple/acne completely
Pricey
Lately for the first time, I have been breaking out with acne on my forehead a bit.
So I needed a product that could do double duty.
The areas I did apply, you could definitely see the difference.
But the pimples/acne did not go away completely.
It was there....
Just not as big and bad a** like before.
I'm not sure, it did work in some places.
But it just didn't work completely.
I'm glad it did help control my acne though, it isn't as wild as before (thank gawd)
Helped with redness.
I did notice that it was slightly drying though.
So, it's a nice little product with that.
I'd definitely use this product and another product though to completely rid of acne.
Mineral Foundation (Light)
What it is: Loose mineral foundation
Bunneh's Rating: ♥♥♥
Pros:
Very light, I can't even feel it on my face
It's mineral, so it won't easily clog your pores, helps block bad things out :P
Only need to use a little bit, moderate amount if you really want to cover your face....
Container looks professional :P
Cons:
You can't pop out the plastic part with all the holes to either put back powder or take out
The holes are very small... you're gonna have to flip your container upside down and tap it a few good times with your make up brush
If you were traveling and your mineral powder all decided to settle on top of everything umm.. good luck, you're going to have to use it all since you can't put it back under the plastic part
My face tends to have some redness in areas such as my nose, cheeks, etc.
I personally put the powder in the lid of the container, swish around lightly with my kabuki brush, and apply over my face in a circular motion.
It covers the redness almost immediately and its a definite improvement.
Only thing that bothers me is the plastic bit with the holes.
I have with previous situations like this, popped out the plastic bit in case there was too much powder or too little.
I know for some, it is better for them if they cannot pop it out.
But I personally like it if I can pop it out in situations like this for convenience.
Additionally, another slight flaw is that the holes are very, very small.
Yes it can be good so powder does not come out.... but that IS the flaw.
To get a small amount of powder out, I have to flip it over, and hit it with the end of a make-up brush.
Overall, I definitely love this product and recommend it! ^-^ ~♥
Artistry Color Quad in Medium (Fall/Winter 2010 set?)
What it is: Typical four color set
Bunneh's Rating: ♥♥
Pros:
Colors can be used to create a lighter smokey eye
Can be used as blush/bronzer/contouring
Colors are nice individually
Cons:
It's nothing new, it's nothing extraordinary, just... typical colors
Eyeshadows did not stick very well
When you put blush in a tiny square, very hard to not mix with other colors...
The set is convenient in going from a light, office look to a more heavier look.
The colors are spun silk (highlight), espresso, cocoa (base), and caprice (blush/bronze)
You can do simple looks with this, using the espresso with an angled brush as an eyeliner (just wet the brush and apply as if you would with the brush) and apply the highlight in the inner tear ducts to brighten the eyes.
Or you could simply put one/two shades on the lids and be done with it.
To transform into a more darker look, apply cocoa and with espresso, darken the eyes for a smokey look.
Apply caprice as a bronze highlighter or as a blush.
I also found it useful to use cocoa for contouring the face too.
To be honest, I personally think the blush/cocoa is the only reason this set is not fail.
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| Contured and put 2/3 of the inner lids with cocoa then put espresso at the end and blended as a V shape, used caprice as bronze/blush, used spun silk as highlight under brow bone and tear duct. Did not use anything to prep before eyeshadow. Went on directly to skin. |
However, I must mention, the eyeshadows are not rich.
The colors apply very lightly and do not stick to your eyelids.
I personally find myself trying to find a way to moisturize my lids and just pat on the colors and blend from there if I want it to last a long time and to show the colors.
Otherwise, not too bad a set.
Artistry Effortless Eye Duo Stick
What it is: Double ended stick with eyeliner and creme shadow
Bunneh's Rating: ♥
Pros:
Retractable eyeliner and shadow as the norm
Cute and pink
Glides on easy
Cons:
Eyeshadow creme stick is very greasy
The product will crease
Does not feel good on your skin
Colors did not really please me
Not easy to smudge and spread around
Not long lasting
I was going to give this 2 ♥♥
But considering the price for this piece of ____, I decided not to.
It is definitely not the best eyeliner/eyeshadow cream duo I have seen.
First thing I noticed was how heavy the eyeshadow cream stick was.
I must say, first thing I noticed was how easy it was to glide on the eyeshadow.
But I can definitely feel the eyeshadow when I had it on...
I put it near my crease and it just creased after a few minutes.
DUDE, it was terrible...
You know when your makeup creases and you just want to hide...
It was just like that...
Its greasy, and if you know you're gonna sweat, you're gonna see it disappear off your eyes.
However, the one reason I was tempted to give it 2 ♥♥ was the eyeliner.
I did love how it was very nice in color and it glided on.
Very precise lines, the only part of the stick I could rave about.
Only issue I had personally is that it broke very easily.
I was surprised that the entire end just, came off on my lid.
But it is not worth the price it came as, so it is only 1 ♥ for me.
Artistry Eye Define (Noir)
What it is: Mechanical eyeliner
Bunneh's Rating: ♥♥♥♥
Pros:
Lines my eyes very nicely
Retractable end
Other end of the eyeliner has a smudge end if you want to.. smudge? :P
Fairly long lasting
Does not break easily
Can make lines thick or thin
Cons:
Slightly greasy
Smudges easily (though it can be a pro too depending on the makeup you want)
Liner is kind of on the thicker side, can't make precise thin lines
First off, let me say this.
I have used this eyeliner since it first came out and I have never stopped using it.
I use it for all my makeup, if it's for every day school or for an elegant ballroom competition.
It is very efficient and easy to use.
Just twist it and the eyeliner is there.
I have never, not ever once, broke the eyeliner.
It's not stiff, and it is extremely comfortable on the eyes.
I feel like a painter for the face whenever I use this eyeliner.
Yes, it does have its flaws with how it can be slightly greasy, or smudges easily.
But this is an amazing eyeliner and other eyeliners have similar issues anyways.
You can also smudge it slightly and use that as a shadow for a darker look.
There are so many possibilities....
I tend to use this to wing my eyes.
I must say this, it is not a thin ended eyeliner.
It is on the thicker side, but you can achieve thinner looks if you only do one line.
I put on my eyeliner thick though, so yeah.
This is the major eyeliner I use for clients, and they simply love it.
I recommend this for practically anybody.
Seriously, I love it, minus the flaws.
In my opinion, the best product Artistry has created.
Artistry Essentials Eye & Lip Makeup Remover
What it is: Liquid makeup remover
Bunneh's Rating: ♥♥
Pros:
It works.
Easy on the eyes
Gentle
Little goes a long way
Cons:
Oily
Let me just state this clearly, I am not a fan of oil based make-up removers.
With that, here is the review!
This is the makeup remover I use whenever I take off makeup with my contacts in.
It is very gentle on the eyes.
I must say this though.
It is an oil based make-up remover and it is just awkward if you don't wash it off.
(Ex. screwed up eyeliner so you take a q-tip and clean up the edge and don't wash your face after obviously)
I personally prefer this make-up remover at the end of the day.
That way, I can just wash off everything.
If it was not for the oily part, I would give this a definite ♥♥♥, but because of the product being on the oily side, I give this a ♥♥
(Either you love oily make-up removers.. or you don't)
Definitely one of the gentlest eye makeup removers I have ever used.
I have more products from Artistry, but these were the most common.
I have more products coming in that I am excited about.
Will write more reviews for Artistry in the future!
-hugs and smiles-
Bunneh ♥
