Product Review: Innisfree No-Sebum Mineral Pact

Hey cuties! If you have oily skin, then you know my daily struggle with sebum. Isn't that just a gross word? Sebum. It doesn't sound nice, like zit or phlegm. Anyway, I'm always up to trying something that might control the oil on my skin. Also, this was my very first purchase from Innisfree. So let's get to it!

First of all, the packaging came in this Eco-friendly box. That made me instantly like Innisfree more because I'm a bit of a tree hugger. Inside, there is a small sponge you can use and a plastic shield to separate the sponge from the product. I'm always worried what kind of germs sponges hold and if it's infesting my makeup. The plastic cover is nice, but I bet most people will loose it within a week.

The product is supposed to be translucent, but I found that it left a white cast of my skin. I definitely do not need to be any whiter so that was a big downside. I even had my friend try it and she said the same thing. But then again, we were using the sponge. If you use a brush, I think you will be fine.

The oil control does what it's supposed to do. It keeps my skin matte longer than the other powder that've tried. I would say that it gave me 3-4 hours without shine. For my skin, that's pretty impressive.

I originally wanted the No-Sebum mineral pact insead of the mineral powder because I wanted something to chuck into my purse for touch ups. During school, I find that I only need to reapply this once, maybe twice on a bad day.

Pros

-Good oil control

-Suitable for all skin tones

-Easy to travel with

Cons

-Can leave a white cast

As always, let me know if you've tried this product and what you thought! Also, how has your week been going? I was gone studying. :( So sad to leave the world of blogging, even for a little bit. Tell me in the comments section! XD

Product Review: Maybelline Baby Lips

 Hello lip junkies! So I'm back in school and I needed a no-fuss lipbalm to stuff into my purse. Who wants to be worried about makeup touch-ups when you're studying? The Maybelline Baby Lips seemed like a good choice to make since there is a ton of hype fluttering about them.

The packaging is pretty cute with the bubbly script and the clear cap. I like how they picked complementary colors. But it does seem a little cheap because the plastic isn't the best quality. I'm not complaining because for something that costs less than $3, I was expecting that. 

I only have a couple of the tinted ones, Peach Kiss and Cherry Me. There is a bright pink one, but I didn't think that suited my skin tone. There are some that have no pigmentation and come in different flavors if you don't want anything tinted.

The formula is super moisturizing and soaks into your lips really nicely. It does leave my lips hydrated for a while, but not the 8 hours that they claim. I say it's about 4-5 hours, which means I only have to reapply this once during the school day.

I like and then hate the Cherry Me shade because it has a nice, sheer color that you can build up. It's not a bright red that's great for everyday wear, even so that I let my little sister use it (she has no experience with makeup). But the smell! It has a strong cherry Kool-aid scent. I don't know about you, but I never liked the smell of those powdered drinks. It's just so artificial and candy-like it's a little overpowering. It didn't seem to faze my sister, but it's too strong for me.

As for the Peach Kiss, the swatch is not how it looks on the lips. I have naturally dark lips for some reason, and this shows up a slightly nude shade. It was a little let down because I thought it was going to be this pretty peachy-pink, but I actually like how it turned out. I've never tried a nude lip color before. It's just like my lips, just a little bit lighter. Pairing this with a more dramatic cat-eye draws more attention to my eyes. As for the scent, it's definitely not as strong as the Cherry Me. Of course, it has to smell like peaches, but it's very muted. 

Pros

-Build able

-Nice color

-Very hydrating

-Cute Packaging

Cons

-Strong smell (Cherry Me)

-Not very pigmented

Wow, I think I talked a lot about a couple of lip balms. To be honest, I'll be using Peach Kiss a lot more than Cherry Me as long as my slight tan stays. For the first time in years I have a little color and I'm going to use it for my advantage. Cherry Me is still okay, I'll probably use it more when fall is in full spring. 

Have you guys tried these lip balms? What did you think? Let me know!