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Showing posts with label Make Up For Ever. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Make Up For Ever. Show all posts
8/8/16
Foundation Review: MUFE Water Blend, Hourglass Vanish and Surratt Beauty Surreal Skin Foundation
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| Left to right: MUFE Water Blend Y245, Hourglass Alabaster and Suratt Beauty in 1. |
Another foundation review video - and for those of us with very fair skin, this features two that work well for pale skin. Enjoy and don't forget to subscribe!
12/12/15
Video: Foundation Review - Lancome Teint Idole Ultra and MUFE Ultra HD Foundation
Here are two foundations that I have recently been testing and wanted to give my thoughts on. Enjoy and don't forget to subscribe.
The two foundations mentioned in the video:
7/3/15
Bronzer Options For The Summer
I've traditionally always been a powder compact bronzer gal (this one and this one are holy grails). I never truly ventured into any other territories until now. I decided to test out a few different types of bronzers (of course I had to throw some regular powder ones in for good measure) and share my favorites of the bunch.
1. Make Up For Ever Pro Fusion Bronzer in 10 and 15 - So much buzz surrounding these bronzers and for good reason. They are stunning. I have both a matte (10) and a shimmer (15) shade and wear them equally. They do apply quite sheer which is nice because I don't have to worry about having a heavy hand. But for those that want a bolder application, they are buildable. The matte one is my favorite (surprise, surprise) and wears great as a cheek color or contour. The texture is powder but feels smooth and silky like a gel which allows for an effortless application. I prefer a stiff and densely bristled brush rather than something a bit fluffier since I find that it really buffs the product into the skin for a seamless finish.
2. NUDESTIX Bronzing Pencil - Those who love to use fingers as their primary means of makeup application will love this Nudestix bronzer pencil. Just like the Nudestix lip and cheek duos and magnetic eye pencils, this is easy to blend and perfect for a quick application without a lot of need for accuracy. One side is matte and one side is shimmer and I like to use them separately as well as together. The shimmer is great for cheekbones when dabbed lightly and the matte shade for contouring. While some bronzers just add warmth to the face, I find that these are great at adding dimensions and some light sculpting.
3. Laura Geller Bronze and Brighten in Medium - While I have heard of Laura Geller makeup before, this is my first time trying anything from the line. I am a sucker for anything marbled, so I instantly was drawn to this bronzer. Just from the first swatch, I could tell this would secure a spot in my regular makeup routine. As you can see from my below picture, this bronzer by far gives the most even application - with no streaking or patchiness. Because of it's slight rosy undertone, I find that it wears better as a cheek color rather than a contour or traditional bronzer. It gives a nice flush and glow to the cheeks and goes with any eye or lip I pair with it.
4. Peter Thomas Roth Anti-Aging Instant Mineral SPF 45 - Is it a bronzer? Is it a sunscreen? Is it a powder? I had all the questions when I first tried this product. But those questions slowly faded into oblivion when I applied it and said "who cares what it is?! It's beautiful!!!" LOLZ to how easily I can be swayed. I loved the ideas of a loose powder with a hint of color that could also provide some sun protection during the day. It's perfect as a weekend product to add over a tinted moisturizer or as a touch up throughout the day, but surprisingly I love it during the week with a more polished makeup look. I dust it all over my cheeks and forehead to give a subtle wash of color. I definitely don't think it should replace sunscreen, but it can add an additional layer of protection for my skin throughout the day without messing up my makeup.
5. Stila Aqua Glow Perfecting Bronzer -Truth be told, this was the one bronzer I was most hesitant to try. Liquid or gel bronzers never really excite me and when I first swatched this, it appeared to be very streaky. No thank you. But I pressed on for the sake of the blog (I'm such a martyr) and used a buffing brush to apply in hopes that it would make a difference. Welp, it most certainly did. I used my Real Techniques stippling brush which applied the color evenly to the skin allowing for a smooth and buildable application. I primarily kept it to my cheek area and then popped the apples with a bright coral. It is even sheer enough to mix with my makeup to give my face a nice bronzed glow and find it's the perfect solution for some foundations that may be a hint too pale.
*pr samples included
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12/22/14
Video: Foundation Review - Zelens Youth Glow Foundation, Make Up For Ever HD Foundation, Covergirl Ready, Set Gorgeous and the IT Cosmetics CC Cream
I've been testing out a few different foundations recently and felt I would do a video review this time. Scroll down to see swatches of the foundation and watch the video. Don't forget to subscribe!
8/2/12
Beauty Bits: On My Face
"What is on your face?" - a thought I commonly have when meeting with or talking to people throughout the day. Often this sentiment is reserved for some atrocious horror that may be lurking on some one's cheek or chin, but the motive behind my wonder is to know what makeup they are wearing. So if I am allowing these thoughts to clutter my brain-sphere during the day, surely all of you must be lying awake at night just pondering what makeup is gracing my mug. Well I'm gonna tell ya. Now be forewarned, these choices are interchangeable depending on season, blogger recommendation or money just burning a darn hole in my wallet But for now, these are in steady rotation - and I will share my thoughts on each.
1. Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer - love the texture, but in hopes of achieving a bronzed goddess effect this summer (what the heck was I thinking), I bought this in a shade too dark. Sooooooo - I just use less and blend more. :) Does keep me a little more oily in my t-zone due to its dewy nature, so I make sure powder is never more than an arm's reach away, duh - like any normal day.
2. Loreal Magic Skin Beautifier BB Cream in Fair - if you follow me on Instagram (and why are you not? @alittlebitetc) and read last month's favorites, you would know that I am just loving this product. However, and it's a big one, it has a odd, grainy texture that takes some getting used to - so if you can get past this, it is pretty great. Evens out my skin, keeps my oil at bay - solid.
3. Giorgio Armani Face Fabric in Shade 2 - been using this for quite a while and love the whipped texture. It drys down to a powdery finish which is great for me and my oil! (we go everywhere together, besties)
4. Garnier Skin Renew Miracle Skin Perfector in Light/Medium - somewhat ambivalent about this product (shocking I know). A little too dark for me so I tend to wear on weekends mixed with some moisturizer. So-so.
5. Make Up For Ever Mat Velvet - It has been a while since I have worn a true foundation (the old me wouldn't recognize the new me, tsk, tsk, tsk), but I heard rave reviews about this. It wears very well and does keep me matte, but offers much more coverage so I have moved this to my special occasion makeup pile. Yes, there are piles. #nojudgement
6. Boscia BB Cream - received this in my July Birchbox, and have been wearing over the past week. Enjoying it, hinges on a tad too dark, but as we all know that does not scare me off. Dust a lighter powder on top to set, and all is kosher.
Now that I have shared my face, kindly share yours. What is on rotation in your makeup routine?
7/12/12
TTB Review.....MUFE Eye Shadows
My review of Make Up For Ever Eye Shadows is up on ThisThatBeauty. You can read the entire article here.
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