Sarah
- The post was made 2 weeksRating: 2 out of 5
Not for me
I tested this along with the primer in the same series and was extremely disappointed! The primer is good and makes the makeup last, but this didn’t do much more than make my face wet. A lot of product comes out at once, and it takes a little time to dry. I can’t claim that I think it makes the makeup last better. If anything, it can even out my blending a little. I get oily quickly from makeup, and after a couple of hours, I look more like a butter package than a human if I don’t reapply powder. Unfortunately, this didn’t help me not need to put on more powder. It might suit another skin type better, but it definitely didn’t do much for me. The review was conducted on behalf of Smartson - the test pilot was allowed to try the product for free.1 product in post Not for me121 views - The post was made 2 weeksRating: 4 out of 5
Good gloss
Some reviews feel that there is too little color in the gloss. I can't say that I agree. I tested the color 07 jelly blushin together with lip lingerie stain 07 Cuff me, and I probably wouldn't pair them together. The liner is more of a "natural" lip color for me, as I am pale, while the lip gloss is more of a Barbie bubblegum pink. I think there is a good amount of pigment, and it smells SO GOOD, so much that my boyfriend steals kisses all the time. It's a good lip gloss overall, however, I find that the applicator is a bit big for me, as I have small lips. It kind of puts too much product on at once for me. Otherwise, it's good. It doesn't get sticky, and when you press your lips together, you don't get those "strings" that some sticky lip glosses can give. Of course, it's not as long-lasting as a lip stain or some lipsticks, so you have to reapply if you, for example, eat or drink. The review was conducted on behalf of Smartson - the test pilot was allowed to try the product for free.1 product in post Good gloss191 views - The post was made 2 weeksRating: 5 out of 5
Holds all day
I am pale, have a cool undertone, and am freckled. I find that it can be difficult to find a suitable color that doesn't look like a costume or theater makeup. 07 Cuff me was fantastic, though! It was just a tad darker than my natural lip color (which also gets a bit more pale now during the winter), which made it a fantastic color for everyday wear where I wanted to add a bit of color to my lips to not look like a corpse. I find that it holds up to its promises! It is easy to apply, and if you let it dry properly, the color stays all day. I didn't just use it as a liner but painted my whole lips just to add some life and color to them, and it worked super! It held even though I ate and drank as usual. I only had to reapply lip gloss. If you want to overline a bit, I find that it works well, but you have to be careful not to have foundation there, as I found that the lip pencil "sucked up" the foundation, making it harder and streaky to apply. Furthermore, it's worth mentioning that just like all other stains, they can appear darker on extra dry areas, so you might look a bit chapped now in winter, but this one was much better than other stains I've tried. Basically, a top product! The review was conducted on behalf of Smartson - the test pilot was allowed to try the product for free.1 product in post Holds all day343 views - The post was made 2 weeksRating: 5 out of 5
So good!
First of all, I want to say that 02 fair porcelain on the website looks significantly warmer in tone than it appears in reality. I am very cool-toned and pale, and it was perfect for me. If you are warm-toned, you might need to look for another shade, in my opinion. I was positively surprised because many foundations look very yellow on me, but the color was fantastic! It blends so well, lasts long, and actually manages to stay put without getting oily, which I otherwise quickly become. This could be one of the best foundations I have tested. It felt light on the skin, could still cover blemishes and pigmentation changes without looking "cakey". I used a beauty blender for application, and it worked excellently and became even and nice. I am really so satisfied with the product, and it will undoubtedly be my go-to from now on! The review was conducted on behalf of Smartson - the test pilot was allowed to try the product for free.1 product in post So good!194 views - The post was made 2 weeksRating: 4 out of 5
Good base!
I tested the primer on two different occasions, and it is definitely something that will be in rotation. The packaging is cute, and it really looks like school glue, which is a fun detail. On the skin, it definitely becomes sticky (in a good way!), so it really feels like it grips the foundation so it lasts. I found that it held well, but on the first occasion, I hadn't done my usual moisturizing skincare beforehand, and I definitely noticed a difference because the result was worse, but that's probably not really the primer's fault. Overall, I thought it was good, though not a miracle product that made my makeup flawless all day, but still better than without primer. I don't know if it's exactly due to the primer or some kind of interaction with some of my other products, but on the driest areas of my face, the makeup became a bit wrinkled and crumbly, but it wasn't really a big concern. The review was conducted on behalf of Smartson - the test pilot was allowed to try the product for free.1 product in post Good base!136 views - The post was made 1 monthRating: 5 out of 5
Super pretty
I painted my boyfriend's nails with this and it is SO pretty! "2556 drip drip" is truly the perfect semi-transparent pearly silver-white color. It sparkles nicely without overpowering and holds well. In the first picture (the one where I'm holding my boyfriend's hand) there are two layers without topcoat, and in the second picture taken in daylight, it's 6 days later and with the corresponding topcoat. It has held up well in the meantime, especially considering that my boyfriend is not gentle with his hands, doing everything from hand washing dishes, cleaning, shopping, cooking, etc. There have been a few chips that have disappeared, but that's not too strange considering how he uses his hands. The majority of the nail that is visible is actually just because his nails grow incredibly fast, so it's grown out. The formula dries pretty quickly. My only criticism is that the brush is quite large and picks up too much product, but that's pretty common among nail polishes as well. You just have to remember to wipe off the excess, so it's not a bigger problem. The topcoat 00 felt protective and really gave a shiny surface that lasted long. The review was conducted on behalf of Smartson - the test pilot was allowed to try the product for free.1 product in post Super pretty131 views - The post was made 1 monthRating: 4 out of 5
Holds surprisingly well
First of all, I want to say that I thought the color "15 Full blown" would be more bright red. It looks quite red in the bottle, but on the hand, it is significantly more pink. On the website, it also looks red, so I was a bit disappointed that it was pink, but if you like a clear, strong pink with red tones, this might be the color for you. I tested using it without other products. No base or top coat, just two layers of the nail polish, and I feel positively surprised. The picture is from day 6 where there has been daily use including showering, hand washing, cleaning, etc. Some small chips have disappeared, but surprisingly well considering I didn’t put on any protective layers. It is a very transparent formula, so at least two layers are needed for coverage that isn’t streaky. Otherwise, it dried red quickly, but just like other nail polishes, it can wrinkle if you accidentally apply pressure when it’s dry to the touch but not completely dry all the way through. Overall, a product that was significantly better than I thought! The review was conducted on behalf of Smartson - the test pilot was allowed to try the product for free.1 product in post Holds surprisingly well110 views - The post was made 1 monthRating: 4 out of 5
Could be better for nail breaks further down
Since I didn't have a broken nail, I tried cutting a piece off high up to simulate a broken nail. Upon application, it felt strong, but after a day, a small part had started to come off, and after two days, the cut part was ready to fall off (see pictures from before application and two days later.) The product dried quickly and looked smooth and nice under nail polish. You couldn't see at all that the nail was broken, which is definitely a positive result. I think it would have worked better if the nail had broken further down where it wasn't subjected to as much stress. I don't want to give it a bad rating because I used it poorly. I generally found it strengthening, had an easy-to-work-with consistency and applicator, and it still delivered on its promises. The review was conducted on behalf of Smartson - the test pilot was allowed to try the product for free.1 product in post Could be better for nail breaks further down - The post was made 1 monthRating: 4 out of 5
SO good if you're oily
Are you like me and look like a butter package 30 minutes after makeup application? Then this is the product for you! I have tested this on several occasions, and usually, I become extremely oily, especially in the T-zone, very quickly after putting on makeup. So far, I haven't tried a single setting spray that can prevent me from getting so greasy, but this one was different. I became a little "shinier", but it just made me look more glowy, and it didn't gradually get worse throughout the day; I became shiny after just over an hour, and then it stayed at that level for the rest of the day. Just that is a HUGE difference from how it usually is. I can agree with others that it is a bit like hairspray, but it didn't really bother me. However, you might want to protect your hair because if you have a lot of baby hairs like I do, you might accidentally get it in your hair, and then it feels like an extra strong hold hairspray as the hair gets a bit crunchy. I hadn't styled my hair before using it, as you can see below in the picture, and after using it, it was hard to style my hair because my baby hairs were "hairsprayed" in all directions. In a perfect world, I could give this 4.5/5, but since that's not possible, it gets 4/5. There are two reasons why I lowered the rating a bit. 1. I have hooded eyes (which aren't properly visible in the pictures due to my expressions), and that means that skin from the brow bone hangs down and covers large parts of the eyelid. This meant in practice that when I used the spray with my eyes closed and then opened my eyes, the eyelid "stuck" to that skin at the brow bone. I had to peel them apart, and then my eyeshadow was smudged and mixed with some of my eyeliner, so I had to remove it. 2. I have combination skin, and after a whole day, the makeup looked bad on my driest areas. There, it was as if it really crumbled away with touch. Otherwise, a great product that will definitely become part of my routine! The review was conducted on behalf of Smartson - the test pilot was allowed to try the product for free.1 product in post SO good if you're oily63 views - The post was made 3 monthsRating: 2 out of 5
Difficult to work with and annoying scent
I am not a professional at self-tanning. Usually, I use the same foam that I have used for many years. That’s why it was extra fun to be a test pilot for this product in hopes of finding a new favorite. Unfortunately, it did not live up to my expectations. I had a bit of trouble navigating the spray and found that my first attempts were uneven and gave an almost striped result. However, it was possible to get past that with a little practice. What I could not get past, however, was the scent. I agree with other comments that say the scent almost reminds me of what is used to mask bad odors in public restrooms. It is very sharp and pungent, which is a shame because after a bit of a learning curve, the result was nice, but unfortunately, it does not outweigh the horrible scent. The review was conducted on behalf of Smartson - the test pilot was allowed to try the product for free.1 product in post Difficult to work with and annoying scent164 views- The user's roll: Farmaceut på Lyko. The comment was made 3 monthsHey Sarah😊 Thanks for sharing your experience 🤍 How fun that you were chosen to test, that you gave the product a chance, and got a nice result after a little practice! It's a shame that the scent didn't suit you - scent is really something very individual, and it's not always easy to find a self-tanner that both smells good and is easy to apply. Your feedback is valuable and helps others know what to expect. Here’s a tip for a personal favorite at a really good price right now: lyko.com/sv/loving-tan/loving-tan-bronzing-mousse-medium-120-ml I hope my answer can be helpful and that you have a super nice day❄️