Annika
- The post was made 6 daysRating: 5 out of 5
So satisfied!
I said roughly the same thing in my review for Estelle&Thild's Slanted Buffer Eyeshadow Brush, but I feared that this Soft Blender Eyeshadow Brush would also be too loose and sparse. So many blending brushes feel a bit like trying to blend out eyeshadow with a long, thin, unruly blade of grass, but the density of this brush made me SO pleasantly surprised! I think it’s just perfect in size and density, and it’s just the right amount of rounded at the tip so that it feels like the pressure during application makes all the bristles contact the eyelid. I mentioned the length of the entire brush also in my review of the Slanted Buffer Eyeshadow Brush, and the same applies here! I’m often on the go, and therefore I’ve previously bent the bristles on some of my brushes because they just barely fit in my soft makeup bag, and over time they simply get pressed against the inside of the bag. However, this brush is only 14.8 cm long in total, so it fits much better in a bag. In the picture, it’s lying next to my Morphe M453 Crease Blending Brush (18.3 cm long), because I think the bristles are quite comparable to that brush. This one will live permanently in my makeup bag and couldn’t be more perfect for my use! #lykotestpilot #estellethild1 product in post So satisfied!29 views - The post was made 6 daysRating: 5 out of 5
Surprised. Impressed. YES PLEASE!
When I first saw pictures of this brush and when I unpacked it, I honestly thought "oh no, this is going to be completely floppy," but NO! I feel like I see so many eyeshadow and blending brushes that are so thin in density and so long in bristles that it feels a bit like smudging the edge of the eyeshadow with a long blade of grass. I definitely prefer a slightly firmer density, and this one is a new favorite that will live permanently in my makeup bag! Another really big plus for me is that the handle is a bit shorter than many other brushes I have. I've accidentally bent bristles on one or another makeup brush by storing it in a soft makeup pouch where it barely fits. It is 14 cm long, and I think it is fairly comparable in bristle length to my Morphe M453 Crease Blending Brush, which is 18.3 cm. In the picture, the Estelle&Thild Slanted Buffer Eyeshadow Brush is shown in profile view next to the Morphe M453. #lykotestpilot #estellethild1 product in post Surprised. Impressed. YES PLEASE!21 views - The post was made 6 daysRating: 4 out of 5
BIG
I wasn’t quite prepared to open the packaging and see such a BIG brush, but I’m not disappointed! It’s 18.4 cm long, if you measure from the start of the handle to the outermost bristle. I think bronzer brushes are often a bit smaller nowadays, probably partly because bronzer and contour are used a bit too generously as synonyms, which leads to brushes for two actually quite different purposes getting a bit mixed up. The density is really nice, a bit firmer and thicker but otherwise quite similar to the Real Techniques Blush Brush (the old pink version called Real Techniques by Sam and Nick), so very suitable for softly sweeping powder over slightly larger areas. Soft bristles that pick up both loose and pressed powder as expected. It doesn’t feel cheap, and the handle is a very comfortable thickness for me personally. I have a fairly small face, so I probably won’t rely on this brush just for bronzer, it’s probably liiiiittle too big for that. But I plan to use it as a general powder brush for foundation, and also when I apply shimmer on the body (arms, legs, neckline) on special occasions! #lykotestpilot #estellethild1 product in post BIG20 views - The post was made 6 daysRating: 4 out of 5
Almost a 5-star product!
Nice, simplistic mascara... uh... tube? made of plastic. Not too long, not too bulky in shape like some mascara tubes with more “creative” looks. Big plus. I'm not a simplistic/minimalist person overall, but I definitely prefer makeup packaging that is, because I almost always do my makeup on the go and therefore want compact packaging that doesn't take up unnecessary space in my makeup bag! I find the plastic quite smooth, which isn't the ideal material if you have grip strength issues for example, but most people probably wouldn't have any problems with it. I was surprised when I opened and pulled out the brush and it did NOT come with like a teaspoon of extra mascara glue. Every time I start a new mascara, I have to wrestle with it so it doesn't apply way too much that just clumps and has no chance to be nicely distributed over the lashes. I don't know if Estelle&Thild made the little rubber piece inside the tube much smaller in diameter so it scrapes off the excess better, or if it was pure magic that mine performs so incredibly well right after opening, but whatever it is, I'm extremely satisfied! I rarely like brushes that aren't silicone because I think silicone tips usually comb through my lashes better, but this brush manages to perform really well on that front too! I'm not quite sure if I agree with other reviewers that the Vivid View Volume mascara is very heavy and bends the lashes down. I was rather impressed that my lashes seemed to hold more upward direction than usual. You might say the actual bend didn't hold a perfect curve, but it didn't weigh the lashes down completely flat. I also didn't find it crumbled as much as other reviewers, but I probably wouldn't rely on this for a whole long day in blazing sun, for example. I love brown mascaras, and if I hadn't found another new favorite earlier this year, this one could probably have taken the spot! It's quite dark brown, but definitely not black. Very similar to my current favorite mascara (Idun Minerals Vatn waterproof brown mascara) in color, which you can see in the picture. Estelle&Thild on the left, and Idun Minerals on the right. Overall, I'm surprisingly impressed with this, after being let down by so many other mascaras before. I think it's true that it gives volume rather than length as the name suggests, I think the color was really nice, and most of all, I'm a bit enchanted by how it actually scraped off the excess so I avoided my usual routine of wiping away wasted product right after opening a new mascara! Something I didn't think about before reading a few other reviews was that the mascara contains castor oil, which many use as a nourishing oil on eyelashes to help them grow long and healthy. It probably requires a much longer test period to know if it actually has any nourishing effect, but it sounds smart at least! #lykotestpilot #estellethild1 product in post Almost a 5-star product!22 views - The post was made 1 weekRating: 4 out of 5
Cute, handy everyday palette, don’t expect a dramatic result!
Cute and compact palette in a sturdy solid box that opens and closes smoothly. I’m so grateful for the mirror in the lid, but I wish the mirror wasn’t quite so narrow. It would be an extra plus if the mirror were taller so you can see both the eyelids AND the surrounding area a bit better, as I prefer to see the whole picture a bit more when I apply my eyeshadow. The shadows feel quite large in surface area, which means you’re not limited to using tiny tiny brushes (ahem ahem, Urban Decay Naked Palettes, ahem ahem). I was so OVERJOYED when I saw this wasn’t yet another warm palette, but something that works nicely with my cool skin tone! So many makeup brands seem to forget those of us who aren’t naturally sun-kissed and golden brown. I agree with other reviewers who mention the pigment in the two matte shadows. They’re a bit too “chalky,” if I may use a bit of Spanglish, and don’t apply with evenly distributed pigment. The shimmer shadows, on the other hand, are really nice in pigment and work really well. They apply best with a finger or a sponge instead of a makeup brush (just like most glitter/shimmer products). I understand many are disappointed with the pigment, especially since we now expect quite a lot of pigment in makeup products. It’s definitely not a smoky eye palette for nightclub nights, but I think it’s much more suitable for everyday use and/or if you want to start using more eyeshadow in a more cautious way. I think it resembles eyeshadow palettes that are currently popular in South Korea and China, where thin, natural layers of shimmering eyeshadows in cooler tones are fashionable. So if you’re unsure how to use the palette, I imagine you can draw a lot of inspiration from their makeup routines! This suits you if you: - have a cool/neutral tone - like more natural/everyday makeup - want ONE handy palette with a complete look on the go - prefer not to have too many synthetic ingredients in your makeup #lykotestpilot #estellethild1 product in post Cute, handy everyday palette, don’t expect a dramatic result!12 views - The post was made 1 weekRating: 2 out of 5
More glittery than a "regular" bronzer, and not for cool-toned people, but could be a perfect match for others!
First and foremost: I like the packaging and have ALMOST ONLY positive comments about it. I like that it’s made of cardboard instead of plastic, yet it still feels really sturdy. It closes and opens easily, but it’s unlikely to open by itself in a bag. I like that it’s flat so it can be stacked (so tired of makeup compacts with a dome top that makes storage awkward). I love that it has a mirror in the lid. Beautiful product, where the bronzer is marbled. Feels like staring at a planet! The only downside is that the powder itself is domed. There’s technically nothing wrong with that, but if it were flat instead, the packaging could probably be significantly shorter in height. I prefer really compact makeup because I almost always do my makeup "on the go," and therefore I don’t want to have to squeeze unnecessarily large compacts into my small makeup bag. As for the product itself in practice, unfortunately it’s not right for me, at least not for the intended use! I like when base products (bronzer/blush/highlighter) are more shimmery than glittery, it simply looks better on my skin. I would say this bronzer has those extremely fine particles that shimmery products usually have, rather than glitter, but somehow it still feels glittery. The amount of glitter/shimmer reminds me much more of a highlighter than a bronzer. It’s really not for those who are afraid of sparkling in the sunshine! The color is very warm on me, but that’s life when you have as cool a tone as I do. As a bronzer, it leans more toward red-orange than green-orange, if you know what I mean. In pictures (under lamp light indoors and in daylight) you can see Estelle&Thild Sunset Sheen Melange Bronzer Terra on the left and the classic Benefit Hoola Matte Bronzer on the right for comparison. You can see that Hoola is more yellowish in tone compared to Sunset Sheen Melange Terra. Now, Hoola is a matte powder, so the comparison is more for pigment and color reference. I would say Estelle&Thild’s is buildable in pigment and easy to apply and blend in thin layers, which I like! It feels like there’s a very even distribution of pigment and glitter when you apply it. So personally, it doesn’t work as a bronzer for me, both because of my skin tone and because of the very glittery result. However, I tried an ultra-thin layer on my collarbones/decolletage and thought it looked really nice! A bit of a tropical beach vibe. So I think it works well as a body shimmer if you want to find an alternative use! I can imagine it might be smart to market it as a product with a beach/vacation feel rather than an everyday bronzer, so people get the right impression of the result. #LYKOTESTPILOT #lykotestpilot #estellethild1 product in post More glittery than a "regular" bronzer, and not for cool-toned people, but could be a perfect match for others!10 views - The post was made 3 monthsRating: 5 out of 5verified customer
Sweet, tangy, cozy, and has attracted so many compliments!
Absolutely magical if you like gourmand but don’t want to smell like just ONE thing (like chocolate, vanilla, or meringue) but rather want several notes in the same bottle! I myself am quite "anti" traditional floral perfumes. They don’t suit my personality or my skin (floral scents tend to smell like an old lady and a deserted attic on my skin, somehow). This one manages to be a bit floral but does NOT have that effect on me. I get the most compliments when I mix Sweet Like Candy with a bit of Vanilla by Alyssa Ashley. Several times at events, people have told me they don’t plan to leave me all evening just because I smell so cozy! I think if you’re a fan of many of Britney Spears’ perfumes (especially Midnight Fantasy), you would also like Sweet Like Candy. Maybe a bit "basic/immature/girly" for some, but if you know sweeter perfumes suit you, you definitely shouldn’t hesitate to try this one! The only downside the perfume has is that it doesn’t have super long "reach" around you.1 product in post Sweet, tangy, cozy, and has attracted so many compliments!848 views - The post was made 3 monthsRating: 5 out of 5verified customer
Former Roaccutan & Differin user. SUPER HAPPY with this now long after medical treatment!
I was honestly quite skeptical about this product since I have previously used both Roaccutan and Differin gel for severe acne. It's been about 10 years since then, and I already noticed about 3 years ago that the ultra-fine skin I got from medical treatment started to fade. Lots of small bumps all over my face, nodular acne, and larger pores around my nose. So I bought this serum after trying The Ordinary's retinol products, which unfortunately didn't work at all for me. And I notice a real difference now in my skin as long as I keep using it regularly! Shrunk pores, less small acne everywhere, and generally a "fresher" look to the skin! Also really like the gel consistency. Quick advice: If you've tried it and noticed you suddenly get more acne, don't panic and stop using the product! Retinol products (like Roaccutan, Differin, and this one) ARE supposed to have that effect because it means the retinol is working to speed up skin renewal. It gradually decreases, and then you'll have the best skin ever! Preferably start by building up slowly (once a week for a while, then 2, then 3, and then evaluate if you really need it more often than that), and make sure to stick to that routine!1 product in post Former Roaccutan & Differin user. SUPER HAPPY with this now long after medical treatment!2458 views - The post was made 3 monthsRating: 3 out of 5verified customer
Great concept, but not quite a hit!
I'm at that level of paleness where I sometimes get asked if I'm sick, and I also have a cool skin tone (we're talking the level where I've never found a Western foundation that matches my skin tone). So I had high hopes when this product was advertised to me. "Sapphire" in this collection sounds made for me, and it really is beautiful in tone – before you rinse off the guide color... After rinsing, it’s noticeably warmer in color, although thankfully not so warm that I feel like a cheese puff. The question is whether it deserves praise for this, or if the reason it doesn’t look 100% like a cheese puff is just because it’s so subtle. Despite over 8 hours between application and rinsing, it was hard to see much difference on the skin that hadn’t been applied to versus the skin that had. I thought after this that it might be perfect for some fake freckles (I have my own, but like to add even more in certain parts of my face with self-tanner or makeup). I applied it as precisely as I could, with a precision brush actually meant for miniature painting, but after a few minutes the dot kind of spread out and became blurry/diluted. I had no product on my face before, and I have dry skin, so it must be the self-tanner itself. After a couple of attempts on other days, I gave up on that idea. I will still use it as a body self-tanner now and then, since it’s hard to find a non-orange self-tanner, but it wasn’t an immediate holy grail! In the picture you can see before rinsing (after 8 hours of waiting) and after, when I accidentally applied it to a spot on my hand!1 product in post Great concept, but not quite a hit!1897 views - The post was made 3 monthsRating: 5 out of 5verified customer
The most beautiful lashes I've ever had on!
My eyes don't really suit the "regular" lashes with evenly spaced gaps, it just doesn't look right on my face. That's why I love cluster lashes that point INWARD instead of the cluster fanning OUTWARD. Normally, this type of lashes is way too long for me (I suffer from both droopy eyelids, a small space between lashes and brows, and generally a small face), but these were PERFECT! Not too long at all so it just looks silly, but long enough to make a huge difference on my eyes! I sincerely hope they come back into the range sometime.1 product in post The most beautiful lashes I've ever had on!1669 views