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Why We Love Nars Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer Sunscreen

June 21, 2015 · Leave a Comment

This article is a product review for NARS COSMETICS PURE RADIANT TINTED MOISTURIZER BROAD SPECTRUM SUNSCREEN SPF 30 (not the matte version).

Awhile back I went to my local Nars counter to restock on a few items and met a lovely makeup artist there. One of the products she introduced me to was Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 in Terre Neuve.

Nars has since come out with a Matte version, so I thought it would be good to review the Radiant Version. I haven’t tried the Matte version but there are reasons I think I would stick with the Radiant.

The Nars MUA informed me it was a tinted moisturizer, but it is so much more than that.

As the name implies, it has a Broad Spectrum SPF of 30, so it is really more of a SPF-moisturizer-skincare product that happens to even the skintone and leave skin dewy.

Key Ingredients

The skincare ingredients are also impressive: Botanicals and seawater work to reduce hyperpigmentation and hydrate skin, and it really does work as a surge of moisture to the skin.

The Nars Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer Experience

I’ve been using it for a couple of weeks now and I’ve never seen my skin get dry when I’m wearing it.

My favorite use for Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer is around the eyes. Most products that are targeted as an SPF for the orbital area tend to irritate the eye area and eventually end up in my eyes, leading to irritation. Not only does this product stay in place and not irritate the delicate eyelid skin, it provides fantastic light coverage for circles, keeps the area moist and non-creased, and is a great eyeshadow primer. It really provides a radiance to the eye area, so if you are interested in an easy no-makeup look, this is a great product for around the eye.

When I want more coverage or brightness I layer Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer in Chantilly over it.

The Nars Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer Shade Range

The color range for this product is great as well.

Terre Neuve is the lightest shade with a neutral pink undertone. Very few tinted moisturizers go anywhere near the pink undertone range, which is why to date I have always ended up simply mixing in a matching foundation with my moisturizer, which never gives great results.

I appreciate Nars giving a nod to us pale women with this product and the subtle undertone variations. Subtle enough, in fact, that Lyn was matched to Finland, which has both pink and yellow undertones in the lightest shade. She and I always end up getting matched to the same shade (we are siblings and all), but this product addresses the slightest of undertone differences.

If I Could Fix One Thing

The only downside to the product is that the amount that one needs to use for proper SPF coverage results in a cakey, unrealistic foundation look if your skin is in the least bit dry which is why I plan on sticking with the Radiant version vs the Matte version for now.

This doesn’t really bother me since I layer it on top of a regular sunscreen, and around the eyes it is better than not wearing sunscreen. But adding another layer of sun protection is always a bonus.

Conclusion

All in all this is a fantastic product: it is a moisturizer that packs a punch, gives even tone to the skin, gives a nice layer of SPF, doesn’t irritate, and leaves a dewy, youthful finish. I’m very pleased I found it.

Where to Buy Nars Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer

Find Nars Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 at NarsCosmetics.com

Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30

Nars Radiant Tinted Moisturizer Summary

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Chosungah 22 Dong Gong Minn Brow Maker How to Use

May 5, 2015 · Leave a Comment

REVIEW + How-to Guide for Chosungah 22 Dong Gong Minn Brow Maker by Chosungah Beauty, a K-Beauty brow brand.

2025 UPDATE: WHERE TO FIND Chosungah 22 Dong Gong Minn Brow Maker by Chosungah Beauty IN 2025

I wasn’t planning on buying a new brow product. But there it was.

Brow Product Problems

My brows are not thin or sparse but I do overpluck occasionally on the tail and arch.
I have these peach fuzz hairs on the top of the brow that look better with a little color to make my brows appear lifted.
I don’t like powdery brows and worry about Joan Crawford brow when I use a pencil and I don’t like how flat and matte the color of my brows are when I use brow mousse.
Shiny brow gels look fake on me.

About Chosungah Beauty

I browse Sephora.com before visiting the brick and mortar to know what to test in person.

But this brand, Chosungah Beauty, was new to me. It was even new to the Sephora ladies.

It caught my eye with the crazy candy store like packaging next to a sign that said:

Chosungah 22 Dong Gong Minn Brow Maker, $22 Popular Korean Beauty Brand Developed by makeup artist Chosungah. Unique, two-in-one angled applicator shapes brows long-wearing, smudge-proof gel formula.

Chosungah 22 Dong Gong Minn Brow Maker Packaging

It is sort of bulky and looks like a mini highlighter marker. So at first, I didn’t expect much.

I am not even sure why I tried it, but I am sure glad that I did.

Chosungah 22 Dong Gong Minn Brow Maker Benefits

Some features and benefits I really like:

It is gel based, so it is high pigment, no goopy cream. Brows look very natural, and only a little is needed because it is pigmented enough to be almost opaque.
The texture reminds me a bit of my beloved, yet-to-be-duped, original formula Shu Uemura Basic Black mascara a gel with pigment that didn’t quit or clump.
The applicator has a mascara spool wand with an angled sponge applicator tip for drawing in the eyebrow tail (if needed) this tip doubles nicely for eyeliner application. There is a flat side to fill in very sparse areas
While not the purpose of the product, this doubles as a great stay-on-all-day-where-I-put-it cover up for roots in-between hair coloring appointments.
Waterproof. Doesn’t wipe off or smudge during the day, and survived intact after my major mid-day dampened Beauty Blender foundation cleanup & re-do in the surrounding eye area.
No flaking. None. All day.

The Chosungah 22 Dong Gong Minn Brow Maker Experience

I can’t really say it styles the brows to keep them in place during the day like a brow gel set product such as LASHFOOD BROWFOOD Tinted Brow Enhancing Gelfix, because it is not at all sticky.

Brow Maker deposits color on the tiniest of hairs. Did not need to re-apply during the day and it stayed fresh for more than 12 hours.

Clean up during application: For the first few uses, I had a few q-tips ready to clean up any product that accidentally got on my skin and used an eyelash comb to get out a tiny spot with two much product. It doesn’t clump. You don’t need much product to get the job done

Comes in four colors: Light Blonde, Grey Blonde, Medium Blonde, Black Brown. I am wearing black brown in the photos below, but I probably could have gone with medium blonde as well.

Usage Tips: Brush the applicator lightly against the eyebrow grain to color the hair. Style and shape the by lightly stroking the hair from the head of the brow towards the tail. To emphasize the brow-tail, use the sponge tip at the end of the brush to draw and lengthen.

VERDICT:

I really like it!

Now part of my go-to makeup, my brows looked natural and full, without detectible product, even with multiple coats. The innovative Brow Maker brush gets every little peachy fuzz hairs.

Recommended for those who have brows that could use some OOMPH but not necessarily the best choice if most of your brow needs to be drawn on.

WHERE TO FIND Chosungah 22 Dong Gong Minn Brow Maker

Chosungah 22 Dong Gong Minn Brow Maker from Chosungah Beauty.

Chosungah 22 Dong Gong Minn Brow Maker is exclusive to Sephora for $22

2025 Update: I spotted this original product only on Poshmark.

The K-beauty brand Chosungah Beauty is still making stellar brow products, found at your favorite K-Beauty shops.

Review Sarah McNamara Miracle Skin Transformers Treat Conceal

July 6, 2014 · Leave a Comment

REVIEW: Sarah McNamara Miracle Skin Transformers Treat & Conceal Eye and Face Concealer

2025 update: Sarah McNamara Miracle Skin Transformers has been discontinued. We are working on potential dupes and where to find Discontinued Sarah McNamara Miracle Skin Transformer.

We received a sample of Sarah McNamara Miracle Skin Transformers Treat & Conceal Eye and Face Concealer to try out and it is a pretty versatile product that adds a nice skin treatment to a robust concealer.

The Sarah McNamara Miracle Skin Transformers Treat & Conceal Eye and Face Concealer Experience

The application is smooth and doesn’t crease. In fact, it seems to get smoother as the day goes on. Love it, love it, love it.

The coverage is very sheer – if you need more substantial coverage try two thin layers. But again, it won’t cake up.

The texture is thick, so you only need a little bit at a time. No worries about running out anytime soon.

Does Sarah McNamara Miracle Skin Transformers contain SPF?

Yes. What I love most about this concealer is that it is the only eye skin SPF that does not irritate my eyes in the least.

Usually eye creams/concealers with SPF manage to make my skin raw and migrate into my eye and cause irritation. So if it did nothing else, it would earn a spot in my makeup bag just for the SPF factor.

It Works as a Spot Treatment

Other than just on eyes you can use it on your entire face or as a spot treatment/cover.

I especially like it to cover the little bit of redness under my nose – it really gives a visual boost to the nasal tip. I tried the light color, and it is very light even on my super pale skin tone, but more in an illuminating way.

How to Select the Correct Shade for You

My Mom (slightly more yellow toned than me) found it to be great in terms of color.

But if you are on the fence as to what color to choose, you should probably choose the darker color, although you might want to get both and mix them together for the right shade.

Sarah McNamara Miracle Skin Transformers Ingredients

It’s great to find a concealer than both treats with great ingredients like marine collagen and chammomile and does the job to cover up pesky dark circles! We’re thrilled!

Where to Find Sarah McNamara Miracle Skin Transformers Treat & Conceal Eye and Face Concealer

Find Sarah McNamara Miracle Skin Transformers Treat & Conceal Eye and Face Concealer for $36

First Look: Whitening Lightning Color Your Smile Lighted Lip Gloss

May 20, 2014 · Leave a Comment

Today we received a few shades of Whitening Lightning Color Your Smile Lighted Lip Gloss for our review and I’ve been playing with them. They are supposed to make your smile a bit brighter and increase lip volume painlessly, unlike a lot of stingy formulas that say they do the same thing. Plus the LED light in the cap is fantastic for precise application!

We’ll be doing a full review once we’ve tried tested them out, but here is a color preview. Find these and other shades at WhiteningLightning.com.

Left to Right: Raspberry Sherbet, Sugar Mama, Coral Craze, Salmon