Hey Guys!
I'm doing a review on the brand Hard ♥ Candy. I've been using the liquid foundation called "Just Face It", the concealer "Glamoflauge", the baked bronzer "So Baked Bronzer", the baked blush "Blush Crush - Baked Blush", and the eye shadows "Kal-eye-descope - Eyeshadow Duos" and "Meteor Eyes - Baked Meteor Eyeshadow." I remember when this brand first came out years ago, that was when they were only sold at Sephora. I've absolutely fallen in love with this brand all over again. But anyway here we go w/ my review.
"Just Face It" Liquid foundation:
(description) Get perfect skin in one step! This all in one makeup maven is everything you need in 1 bottle. It functions as a primer, concealer, a foundation and dries to a powdery finish. Long wearing formula delivers a beautifully smooth, flawless look with its bendable, build-able coverage. It minimizes pores, regulates oil, and reduces the appearance of fine lines. (4/15/11) I bought the "Medium" color which is a little darker than I am naturally due to the fact that I haven't gotten a nice tan yet. In the description is says it can be used as a "primer, concealer, and foundation." Prime eh I don't think so, I even used a translucent power to hold it on my face better and it made me look semi-cakey. When you use this as a concealer and foundation its amazing! I have severely oily skin, huge pores, and a few "crows feet and laugh lines" but it does what it says. Its amazing because only a dime size amount will cover your whole face and blemishes. Normally I would call this medium coverage concealer, but they says its build-able and I've come to realize its more of a full coverage with a long-lasting finish.
"Glamoflauge" Concealer:
(description)A heavy duty, highly pigmented, multi-use concealer that delivers ultimate coverage. The formula blends seamlessly into skin with plenty of play time creating a flawless and natural look perfect for any occasion. You can hide everything from dark circles and blemishes to tattoos! (5/1/11) I bought that color in "Medium" yet again but it matches my skin tone perfectly. When they say "delivers ultimate coverage" it does and you only need the tiniest amount to cover up both under eyes and blemishes (IE: anything more than the top of a pin is
WAY to much product). This product also came with a concealer pencil. When they say the product can also cover tattoos it does with a little help of some translucent powder.
"So Baked Bronzer" (baked bronzer):
(description) Get baked - not fried. Baked to create a beautiful, dewy yet matte finish, the infused color found in this compact gives the complexion a hint of bronzed color for a sun-kissed look. Add a second layer of color for a deeper shade of bronze. (Bought over a year+ ago) I definitely love the product especially since its baked because you can use it wet/dry. I bought the color in Tiki which is perfect if your not trying to get overly bronzed. The downside is that I personally like a matte bronzer and these have a little too much sparkle to them.
"Blush Crush" Baked Blush:
(description) Our marbelized baked blush give your cheeks an all-over warmth and glow. Baked for eight hours, the texture is easy to blend and natural looking. (4/10/11) Bought these blushes and love them.
I got the colors Honeymoon and Living Doll.
Honeymoon being a dewy peachy-melon color with gold marbling. Living Doll being a soft pink with gold marbling. The colors are very easy to blend and are very natural looking. Again you can use these wet/dry for however dramatic of a look your going for.
"Kal-eye-descope Eyeshadow Duos" and "Meteor Eyes" (baked eye shadows) :
(description- Eyeshadow Duos)Perfect palettes of highly pigmented, wet-dry shadows that instantly bring color & eyes to life! The formula has been baked (not pressed) on a terracotta disk, offering wet-dry benefits in a rich, colorful, long-lasting application that's never chalky. Apply "wet" for more dramatic, intense color, or "dry" for softer, more shimmery effect. When "wet" try the deeper tones as an eyeliner. (bought anytime from Spring 2010 to present) I have the colors; Ab Fab, High Maintenance, and Rush Hour. Ab Fab is a hot pink and electric violet color (when wet) and (when dry) sheer bubblegum pink and bright purple color, this product reminds me of something Daisy from Rock of love would wear, unfortunately these colors have no dupes that I can find from MAC or any brand so far. Its definitely not something that I would wear on a daily basis, but its a nice color to wear when going out to a club or bar. High Maintenance is a vanilla-beige and pale bronze-brown color (when dry) and (when wet) its a iridescent white and light sparkly brown color. The vanilla-beige color can be a dupe for MACs shroom/crystal avalanche colors and the bronze-brown is a lighter combo of MACs Patina/Mulch colors. This is definitely the perfect neutral colors for a day look to the office. Rush Hour is (when wet) is a honey-pinky-peach color with a deep chocolate brown, (when dry) its a light espresso brown color with a pink-honey mix. MAC dupes would be; esperesso and combo of expensive pink/motif.
(Meteor eyes description) High-pigment, baked eyeshadows that are buildable, versatile and create endless incredible looks. The swirl of rich colors creates multi-dimensional results for a stare that smolders. These shadows highlight the eyes and will make them twinkle. Designed to be applied either wet or dry, this shadow is baked on a terracotta disc for ultra-rich, long lasting application. Use "dry" for sheer color or use "wet" for intense dramatic color - either way you can easily create the smokey eye look of the season! (5/15/11) So I bought this product because I liked the way it looked. The color (supernova) because it was black with a purple sparkle to it. I love the pay off of the pigment for the black, but I dislike the fall out from the purple shimmer. After testing it a few times I still don't like and probably wont use again.
So for all of the product I really love and definitely will buy again, minus the Meteor eyes shadows. The packaging I absolutely love! Continue to read up on my reviews! Love you all!
Love,
Samantha
this is what my eyes look like with the eye shadow duos "High Maintenance and Rush Hour", rimmel london "exaggerate waterproof eyeliner", and maybelline nyc "xxl extension mascara" (open eye shot).
