It has been 3 weeks since my last post. Unacceptable, I know... but my birthday was this month and I took the opportunity to indulge in a few mini beauty hauls for you guys (who am I kidding, I love testing out products!). This is one of my favorite times of the year, not just because I like to celebrate my birthday all month long, but also because cosmetic companies roll out new products. This year was especially eventful with the release of innovative skin care products and makeup that was just way too pretty to resist. Since I purchased quite a few things this month at Ulta, CVS, and Rite Aid, I will be splitting my collective haul into 3 parts: face products, eye & lip products, and hair, skin & nail products. Yes, I purchased THAT. MUCH. I hope the beauty product porn that I will be supplying over the week will make up for my neglectful ways this month.
This post will be devoted to the following face products I picked up this month.
Benefit The POREfessional & That Girl
I snatched up this mini primer combo while checking out at Ulta and am so happy I did. I had tried The POREfessional long ago and did not remember how much I liked this nude tinted perfecting primer. I have tried countless primers and generally always go back to Smashbox or Hourglass... but I'm really liking The POREfessional this go around and it may have moved its way right back into regular rotation on my vanity. That Gal is a pearly pink brightening primer that may be applied prior to or after makeup application to enhance a skin's radiance. I like using this product on clients with darker skin tones than my own, due to the luminous pinky glow it gives. Lighter skin tones may not see much difference or it may overly enhance rosy complexions (this would be my case). I highly suggest picking up this little trial kit next time you're unloading your overflowing basket at the Ulta counter.
Rimmel Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation
Rimmel Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation
This was my first foray into Rimmel products since the brand first came out years ago. I was sold on the promise of "all day shine control" and "natural matte finish." The best way for me to describe the consistency and coverage of this formula is a lightweight version of Revlon Colorstay Whipped. The finish is very matte (appropriately titled) and will be a great foundation for summer. At the moment, this foundation is a bit too drying for even my oily skin. I love the full coverage and long wear this product gives, but beware, this formula will break up on you after about 8 hours. The shade range was quite limited at the CVS where I picked it up but Rimmel.com lists 8 shades. I purchased shade 103 "True Ivory" and I am not 100% sold on the color. It is not too light or dark, just maybe too pink. I feel like Goldie Locks, something is just not right. When I apply my bronzer and other products it looks fine but I am hoping that by summer I will have a little more color and the shade will match up better. I would recommend this product this spring and summer to oily girls because I think this formula will do battle with the humidity and keep you matte. I believe that this foundation will be way too drying on ladies with combination or dry skin. If you love Revlon's whipped foundation but feel that it may be too heavy at times, check this product out!
Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed PowderWhen I picked up the Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation I also decided to check out the iconic powder that was on the same display. I have always heard great things about this product but for some crazy reason I have never tried it out. I purchased the translucent shade and the hype is on target. This product is drugstore gold! If you are looking for a finely milled setting powder or just need to dull down a shiny t-zone... this is the one and you can snag it for under $5.
Covergirl Outlast 3-in-1 Foundation
Everyone and their mother has been telling me for months to try this foundation but I have resisted due to a particulary traumatic experience with Covergirl cream to powder foundation as a teenager (let's just say my skin hated it and decided to punish me for such a poor choice in foundation). I finally decided to jump on the bandwagon this month after going through my standby Revlon Colorstay. Covergirl claims that this product performs as three products: primer, foundation, and concealer. I skipped primer the first time I wore the foundation and found that the silky texture does remind me of a silicone-based primer but lacks the pore minimizing properties of a primer. Though the coverage is pretty good, it was not opaque enough to be used as a concealer. I'm not sure I agree with the 3-in-1 claim, but this product got one of the three right... it is a great foundation! The finish is natural (not too matte, maybe closer to a satin) and the formula blends out really nicely. There are 14 shades to choose from and this product cost me under $10. The only issues I have with this product are the following: 1.) I had a difficult time finding my shade. The numbering system did not seem to match the progression from light to dark shades, for example, I was torn between two shades and selected the shade 820 Creamy Natural which is a bit darker than 825 Buff Beige. 2.) The color becomes a tad darker when the foundation "sets." Overall I recommend this foundation to anyone looking
Everyone and their mother has been telling me for months to try this foundation but I have resisted due to a particulary traumatic experience with Covergirl cream to powder foundation as a teenager (let's just say my skin hated it and decided to punish me for such a poor choice in foundation). I finally decided to jump on the bandwagon this month after going through my standby Revlon Colorstay. Covergirl claims that this product performs as three products: primer, foundation, and concealer. I skipped primer the first time I wore the foundation and found that the silky texture does remind me of a silicone-based primer but lacks the pore minimizing properties of a primer. Though the coverage is pretty good, it was not opaque enough to be used as a concealer. I'm not sure I agree with the 3-in-1 claim, but this product got one of the three right... it is a great foundation! The finish is natural (not too matte, maybe closer to a satin) and the formula blends out really nicely. There are 14 shades to choose from and this product cost me under $10. The only issues I have with this product are the following: 1.) I had a difficult time finding my shade. The numbering system did not seem to match the progression from light to dark shades, for example, I was torn between two shades and selected the shade 820 Creamy Natural which is a bit darker than 825 Buff Beige. 2.) The color becomes a tad darker when the foundation "sets." Overall I recommend this foundation to anyone looking
Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Airbrushing Bronzer
This would be my favorite face product pick up of the month! This product was actually an impulse buy
(which I rarely do!) when I saw that my local CVS had all Physicians Formula products 40% off I flocked to the items with "New" splashed across the packaging. This talc-free long-wearing powder claims to "deliver sun-kissed color and definition" with an "airbrushed finish," while also "minimizing the appearance of fine lines and pores." Though I am not completely convinced that this product does anything to minimize my large pores, the soft matte finish is very believable.Though I still love my Hoola bronzer for contouring, I have been itching to try out something new and I believe I have come across a winner! I have always loved Physicians Formula bronzers in the past and I have rekindled that love.The best way to describe this beautiful warm bronze powder is creamy and pigmented! The swatch to the right is one swipe across the powder! I was shocked at the smoothness of this powder and the incredible depth of pigmentation. This bronzer feels and looks like a high-end product but I am loving that $13 price tag!
Have you tried out any new face products?! What should I try next?
xoxo,
Alicia
This would be my favorite face product pick up of the month! This product was actually an impulse buy
(which I rarely do!) when I saw that my local CVS had all Physicians Formula products 40% off I flocked to the items with "New" splashed across the packaging. This talc-free long-wearing powder claims to "deliver sun-kissed color and definition" with an "airbrushed finish," while also "minimizing the appearance of fine lines and pores." Though I am not completely convinced that this product does anything to minimize my large pores, the soft matte finish is very believable.Though I still love my Hoola bronzer for contouring, I have been itching to try out something new and I believe I have come across a winner! I have always loved Physicians Formula bronzers in the past and I have rekindled that love.The best way to describe this beautiful warm bronze powder is creamy and pigmented! The swatch to the right is one swipe across the powder! I was shocked at the smoothness of this powder and the incredible depth of pigmentation. This bronzer feels and looks like a high-end product but I am loving that $13 price tag!Have you tried out any new face products?! What should I try next?
xoxo,
Alicia
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