I haven’t tried much in the way of cosmetics from Philosophy. For foundation, I’m 100% devoted to Bare Escentuals but I have ventured into a few little things that I will tell you a little bit about.
This product seemed interesting, it’s The Present Clear Powder and it mentions that it uses a “special technology that lifts the oil off your skin, holding it away from your pores”. It’s an interesting premise but I think this would be better for someone whose skin is more prone to greasiness. This product didn’t seem to do much for me at all. I am considering trying the “skin perfecter” as a base under my Bare Escentuals foundation but I’m not sure I really need that either. Hope in a Jar preps my skin well enough.
This is The Supernatural Lip Gloss. I have this lip gloss in mauve and peach. The mauve is the classic “your lips but better” color, it does not have any blue undertones either so it makes a great color for anyone. Peach is basically clear on me though. I like the sheen and consistency of these glosses, and the minty flavor. But if you keep them around too long in your makeup bag, they will start to smell a little off. A nice, basic gloss if you use it in a timely manner. I just have a lot of glosses and sometimes they sit until I get bored and rotate back. 🙂
I wasn’t crazy about Cinnamon Buns Lip Shine at first but it has taken up permanent residence in my makeup bag. It’s a simple lip shine with no color so I like to wear it over other, more colorful glosses. It’s shiny with a high gloss, it smells like cinnamon buns (helloooo, tastes good too) and has a nice texture. I don’t think I’d spend $10 on another tube though.
The Supernatural Mascara was is the first Philosophy product that I’ve ever really been disappointed with. First of all, why spend $22 on a mascara that does nothing in the way of thickening? Doesn’t that seem silly? I admit that my lashes are very light and fine but for $22, I’d expect some major lash fattening. This is supposed to “wrap” your lashes for a natural, lengthening effect. It’s not supposed to clump but it does on me. It does seem to curl my lashes a bit but they look so thin and sad that it’s not even worth it. Overall, just not worth the price tag in my own opinion. I got it in a kit, so I’m not bitter or anything. I’m a big fan of Voluminous by L’Oreal and probably will be until someone comes out with a mascara that magically gives me lashes.
I want to try that lip gloss! I love Philosophy’s skin care line…
I love the Philosophy Present Clear Powder product! It totally sops up any shine on my face and it’s sticky or smelly.
Does is taste like cinnamon buns? Is it calorie free?