sam789
Member Since: February 16, 2017Reviews
L'Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Glow 24hr Foundation
This breaks me out. I'm acne prone though, so if you're not, this product is worth looking into. I really like the finish. It's more of a satin finish so you are a bit "dewy", but it looks youthful. Sometimes overly matte foundations make people... +
This breaks me out. I'm acne prone though, so if you're not, this product is worth looking into. I really like the finish. It's more of a satin finish so you are a bit "dewy", but it looks youthful. Sometimes overly matte foundations make people look older, so I don't think this is a bad thing. It does last a very long time. It is medium coverage, so it does cover any "problem areas" nicely. It doesn't oxidize. You do not need a primer underneath to achieve long wearing performance. You could use a setting powder on top if you don't like the finish of the product, you can make this a little less "dewy" if you want to. I like the finish of this product more than the pro matte line. Very disappointed that this breaks me out because I think it would be one of my favourite foundations otherwise.
Acne prone people, proceed with caution.
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e.l.f. Cosmetics Studio Blush
Here's a huge tip for these blushes. If you swirl your brush around the pan and you don't seem to be getting much product on your brush, because the product seems to dense/hard, you need to remove the top layer of the product. There's like a... +
Here's a huge tip for these blushes. If you swirl your brush around the pan and you don't seem to be getting much product on your brush, because the product seems to dense/hard, you need to remove the top layer of the product. There's like a solidified film of over dried product on the top that you need to remove. I take a piece of tape (like masking tape, something with a very light amount of adhesive) and use it to remove the top layer of product. Once you get past that hard top, the underlying product is much easier to work with. Quite blendable and pigmented.
So for the price, these are quite good. I don't find them very long wearing but that's forgivable for the price. Definitely worth a shot if you can find a shade you like!!
There's a blush in this line called "Gotta Glow" which is an amazing golden highlighter. It's a dupe for the Nars Alabatross highligher.
I have other blushes that I prefer more but I do really recommend this line to other people looking for good quality blushes for an affordable price, they're worth it!
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Revlon ColorStay 24hr Foundation
If you can find your shade in this product and you have oily skin with acne/pigmentation, this is an EXCELLENT option. It has a MATTE finish. I have this in the oily/combo liquid version, and the whipped version. I unfortunately don't have my exact... +
If you can find your shade in this product and you have oily skin with acne/pigmentation, this is an EXCELLENT option. It has a MATTE finish. I have this in the oily/combo liquid version, and the whipped version. I unfortunately don't have my exact shade in this line, I can only get away with it if I wear a turtleneck lol, but I really wish they expanded the line. For the price, it's pretty hard to beat. The only two cons I can think of is that the scent is a little strong at first, but it does settle down, and it can oxidize with your primer/moisturizer, so it takes some experimentation to see what plays nicely with it. It is a full coverage foundation, but you can easily sheer it out with some moisturizer if you don't need as much coverage. You do not need finishing powder with this product - it really isn't necessary. It doesn't even need primer. I would argue that adding finishing powder starts to put it into the "cakey" category, and it's just an extra unnecessary step for this formula. It really does last for hours. One of the longest wearing foundations I've ever used, I'm talking a good 10 hours with no signs of breakdown. Work quickly, because once it dries quite fast and then it becomes difficult to blend. I do not find that this product breaks me out either. -
Make Up For Ever HD Foundation
I have tried so many foundations and this one is the most overrated. I have light acne and combination skin. The only GREAT thing about this product is the amount of shades available. This liquid foundation does not wear well through the day. If you... +
I have tried so many foundations and this one is the most overrated. I have light acne and combination skin. The only GREAT thing about this product is the amount of shades available. This liquid foundation does not wear well through the day. If you have oily skin, stay far away from this product. It breaks down quite quickly. It's not long wearing at all. A primer and a setting powder is required for this to behave, and even then other foundations lined with a primer/setting powder perform better. For the price, this is inexcusable. There are superior products available at your local Sephora for a more affordable price that are more effective. The coverage is buildable, which is also an asset. I would only recommend this to people with dry skin with minimal skin issues who simply cannot find their shade in another line. This way you could wear a sheer layer (which would look quite natural) and it won't wear down so horribly over the day. There are so many other options available for a superior price though. -
NARS Blush
Yes, it's expensive. But they last a very long time and they are indeed high quality, so I think they're worth the price! I have several of these blushes and I'm sure it will take me years to hit pan. The quality of these blushes are unparalleled... +
Yes, it's expensive. But they last a very long time and they are indeed high quality, so I think they're worth the price! I have several of these blushes and I'm sure it will take me years to hit pan. The quality of these blushes are unparalleled. They blend like a dream. My favourite blush for pale skin from this line is Sex Appeal. It looks lackluster in the pan but it's a very natural shade that you can have a heavy hand with. Most of the other NARS shades takes a bit more of a careful application, as they're so pigmented you can easily go overboard. NARS has very very unique yet flattering blushes. Madly is another favourite, it leans nude/brown - for when you want a bit of color on your face, but you don't want to reach for a bronzer or a pink/red shade. Stunning. You can't go wrong with a NARS blush in your collection. Exhibit A looks like a very scary color in the pan (a loud red) but it actually looks very natural on the face with a light hand. TRY the shades before writing them off from what you see in the pan, this line will surprise you! -
Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Cream Kit
I have this kit in "Fair", and I'm a Mac NC15 for reference. I love this contour kit! You must practice to learn how to use it properly, you don't want to over or under blend if you'd like to achieve a natural look. The shade "Fawn" in this kit is a... +
I have this kit in "Fair", and I'm a Mac NC15 for reference. I love this contour kit! You must practice to learn how to use it properly, you don't want to over or under blend if you'd like to achieve a natural look. The shade "Fawn" in this kit is a perfect contour shade for me. It's a matte grey-brown, which looks very natural on my skin. This is NOT overly warm/orange. The kit does come with a warmer shade that I use as a bronzer, called "Shadow". Still, a very natural looking bronzer. There is a lot of product in each tray, cream products go a long way. Pigmentation is excellent. Coverage is buildable. You do not need a foundation under/over this, it is a foundation on it's own. Beware that it does tend to cling to dry spots, so make sure you properly moisturize and prime beforehand. -
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