Tarte Air Brush Bamboo Foundation Brush Review

by Yura Shin

Tarte’s Air brush Bamboo Foundation Brush is the perfect brush to achieve a flawlessly blended airbrushed look. Its made with sustainable bamboo and synthetic material. The brush itself is not big/long, but rather short and wide. This gives the user more control of the brush once they start using it. The bristles on the brush are very short and dense, making application extremely easy.

Applying foundation has never been so quick if it wasn’t for this brush. All you do is apply a pea size amount of foundation/BB cream onto the back of your hand, and dab a little products onto your fingers and onto parts of your face. After you spot your face with foundation, slowly buff out the foundation with your brush in a circular motion outwards. The bristles on the brush are very soft and make the application very easy.This gives the “flawless airbrushed” effect.

“Although this brush is extremely soft and dense, the brush absorbs a lot of product because of the size,” senior Harvind Japra said.

Other than that, this brush is great for an everyday and/or a special night out look.

The brush may is a little pricey for some people, it is $32. However, I have bought a lot of “cheap” brushes from drugstores throughout the years and those brushes have only lasted a few months. I have had this Tarte brush for over a year and it is still in great condition. The quality of this brush cannot compare to any drugstore brushes. The price may is expensive for now, but it will save you all the money you’d spend on future “cheap” brushes.

The Tarte’s Air brush Bamboo Foundation Brush can be purchased from Tartes online website, Sephora, and Macy’s.

Face Natural Products from The Face Shop

The Face Shop Review

by Yura Shin

The Face Shop is one of Korea’s hottest skin care and cosmetic retailer and they are taking over the world. The Face Shop understands the value of health and nature, and combines science and the perfection of nature to deliver their flawless products that benefit our skin.

The Face Shop uses nature as their key component to formulate their products to protect your health and beauty.

“The Face Shop focuses on targeting customers who want healthy and natural skin. Our products only use the best ingredients as possible and some customers think its a bit pricey, but it’s because they're organic products with no chemicals,” employee Jennifer said.

Not only do they sell skin care products, but they also sell makeup, cleansers, masks, body care products, (Lotion,  body cleanser, body scrub, etc) hair products, (Damage repair cream, shampoo, conditioner, wax, gel, etc) and perfume/aroma.

The Face Shop is for everyone and has products for people of all ages. They have products for babies such as baby lotion, and for older adults to prevent wrinkles. They also have a line for teenagers and men.

One of their best sellers is their chia seed line. Their Chia Seed line is made from organic chia seeds and has absolutely no chemicals. It’s a 70-80% water base formula. It focuses on giving the user moisture, but doesn’t make them oily. Therefore, it’s perfect for all seasons.

"I love products from The Face Shop because they make my skin feel more light and fresh. I have sensitive skin and since the products from The Face Shop are natural, the products don't break me out," customer Joanna said.

The Face Shop was first launched December 2003 in Myeong Dong, Korea and within six months, the franchise business opened its 100th Face Shop in Korea. As The Face Shop spread overseas, and into U.S.A, China, Japan, and other countries, there are now over 2,300 stores in 29 countries around the world.

One of those stores are located in Flushing, Queens NY. They recently relocated into a bigger, and better area. They are located on 136-53 Roosevelt Avenue Flushing, NY 11354. Go check out their products for better and healthier skin!