Born Pretty Store is one of those Chia based stores that offers a variety of products for a fraction of regular prices.
And even if I was a bit skeptical of trying makeup products from them, I decided to give it a go, since well, what could go wrong?
I received a couple of products to try out from their new brand Bonnie Choice.
Bonnie Choice Makeup
Since there's nothing much written about the brand, I decided to check them out myself.
They have couple of producuts, but not a lot of them. Most are for the eyebrows (eyebrow gels and pencils), one liquid lipstick that I also got, some faux lashes, a concealer, eye primer and a fixing powder.
Everything looks nice, when it comes to packaging. But let's see how did the products work out for me.
BONNIE CHOICE WATERPROOF EYEBROW GEL
The description is written in poor English and is a bit hard to understand. But after a minute you kind of get what they tried to tell you.
This gel is supposedly waterproof and can be used on tatooed eyebrows, damaged eyebrows and eyebrows in general.
PACKAGING
I liked how the eyebrow gel came in a separate box which had INCI ingredients written on it. That made me feel a bit better about using the makeup.
I actually had a problem with my eyebrow gel as at first the pump dispenser didn't work. But after turning it upside down and leaving it for the night, the product moved a bit and I was able to use the pump.
You have to be careful while dispensing the gel as you only need a tiny bit and if you press too hard, you're left with a bunch of eyebrow gel you won't use.
THE GEL
I got the eyebrow gel in the color dark brown which is a warm toned deep brown.
The gel has a medium consistency, which means that it stays put on the skin and won't slide around, but it really easy to work with.
I applied the gel with an eyebrow brush and brushed it in with a spatula for a more natural look.
OVERALL
The gel is easy to work with, the packaging is clean and the eyebrows stay put for the whole day. Water won't remove them but vigorous rubbing will. The only way to properply clean them is using an oil based cleanser.
I like the gel but the only downside I see to it, is well, you have to be precise as when it dries (which takes about a minute), it won't budge.
I am pretty happy with it, but I prefer to use other products for my daily looks as it takes a steady hand and some extra time.
You can get 6ml of the eyebrow gel for about $3.
BONNIE CHOICE EYESHADOW PRIMER
Specially formulated to prolong the look of your eye makeup.
This primer keeps eye makeup looking fresh and vibrant all day.
Extends the wear of your eye shadow for up to 24 hours!
This innovative new formula saves shadows from creasing and fading, while allowing hues to stay colour-true for up to a full day.
Comfortable and lightweight, it is infused with the rich antioxidant vitamin E and is ideal for all skin tones and types.
Eyeshadow primers are a bit tricky for me. I have very oily eyelids that only get oilier during warm days.
PACKAGING
The eyeshadow primer came packaged in a cardboard box, which is exactly the same way the eyebrow gel came packaged.
The pump worked just fine on the primer, probably because the primer isn't as thick as the eyebrow gel is.
As you press on the pump dispenser, you'd get a drop of the primer out. If you press harder, you get more of the primer out.
THE EYESHADOW PRIMER
What made me a bit wary is that the primer is transparent. I am not used to clear eyeshadow primers. Plus the primer feels very light and wet on the eyelids. But luckily it delivers because my eyeshadow stayed put for the whole day and didn't crease. I am still not used to the formula as it's pretty thin, but overall I think it's an okay eye primer. Surprisingly so!
I just wish it would come in a nude color so I could skip my nude eyeshadow.
You can get 6ml of the eyeshadow primer for about $3.
BONNIE CHOICE MATTE LIQUID LIPSTICK in SHOWGIRL
100% Brand New and high quality
Matte, long lasting and waterproof
High chromaticity and silky texture
I am a bit of a sucker for matte liquid lipsticks. I'm always looking for the next one that will become my favorite.
THE PACKAGING
The liquid lipstick came packaged in a cardboard box which gave it a bit of a luxurious feel.
The lipstick itself is sturdily made as it doesn't seem like anything will break anytime soon.
The lipstick comes with a doefoot applicator which is small and on the hard side. It reminds me of those applicators from Nabla Cosmetics.
THE LIQUID LIPSTICK
I got my liquid lipstick in the color Show Girl which is a fleshy rose color. But once you remove the cardboard packaging, you can't really tell which one it is. On the lower part of the tube it's written "Matte Labial Glair #3" which is a bit weird.
The lipstick has a bit of an artificial scent that dissolves when you're applying it. That's good because I couldn't wear and wouldn't wear something that would smell off on my lips.
THE APPLICATION
The lipstick is really easy to apply as it applies evenly. It holds to dry patches so make sure to prep your lips before use. I usually don't.
Once the lipstick is applied, you need to wait for a minute or two for it to completely dry. If you don't you'll get the sticky feeling for the whole time of wearing.
Once it's dry it will stay on your lips until you remove it or until you eat something oily. But it will survive drinking and eating food without oils.
OVERALL
I am impressed with the lipstick. It's really comfortable to wear (compared to my Maybelline SuperStay is like butter!), easy to apply and is just a fuss free liquid lipstick. I am happy that it doesn't dry out my lips or even patches of my lips. But it's true that if you don't wait for it to dry with your lips parted, it will stay a bit sticky on the touch for the whole day. But overall I am really enjoying it.
You can get it for $3.59 which gets you 7ml of product.
If you're feeling bold and would love to try some cosmetics that are manufactured in China, then these are a great starting point.
My favorite is the liquid lipstick and close second comes the eyeshadow primer.
Would you give them a try?
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*The products were sent to me by the company or their PR for review purposes. My reviews are always honest.
