Makeup Minis Vol.20

Boscia
Tsubaki Cleansing Oil-Gel

I feel meh about this cleanser. It removes general/everyday face makeup well but it is not at all effective at taking off eye makeup especially long-wear or waterproof ones. It has a clear gel consistency that lathers into a mild milky texture. It rinses off well and doesn’t leave any film/residue on the skin although my face feels slightly dry afterwards. I can’t say I like the scent, either. It smells sort of chemically and herbally — really not a good mix at all. And oh, it stings if it ever gets in the eyes! Can’t say I am impressed with its performance.

Full-sized purchase?
Probably not

Clé de Peau
Brightening Serum Supreme

I was ecstatic to receive a deluxe sample of this super expensive face serum! It is supposed to help brighten dark spots, even out skin texture, and improve the skin’s appearance over time but I’m afraid there is not enough product in the bottle for me to use to see visible results on my skin. The serum itself, though, is such a pleasure to use! Lightweight, spreads easily, absorbs instantly, and it has this really nice, perfume scent that is mild and does not linger. I’d really love to buy the full-sized bottle but the high price tag is a litte… ouch!

Full-sized purchase?
Possibly!

Clinique
Lash Doubling Mascara

This mascara, I just don’t get all the hype at all. There are things that I love about it such as the long and tapered wand that gets into the corner lashes really well, the jet black formula that is light, smudge-free, non-drying, non-flaky, and not weighing my lashes down but the performance is really just mediocre. It doesn’t “magnify my lashes to twice their size” in anyway as claimed by the company. It makes them slightly more noticeable but that’s about it. There’s no obvious lengthening, thickening, or volumizing effect that I can see.

Full-sized purchase?
No