Juvia’s Place I Am Magic Concealer

On By thehannahhardyIn concealer, Fair Skin Products, ReviewsLeave a comment

 

Claims
–Full coverage
–Blendable
–Evens and blurs out skin imperfections
–No heavy feel, weightless, coverage
–Formulated for all skin types and tones

Price
–$14
—Ulta, juviasplace.com

Shade Range
–24
–My shade: J24

Pros
–Affordable
–Large doe foot applicator
–Simple, sleek packaging
–Shade range
–Shade match for me
–Cruelty free
–Easy to blend
–Full coverage
–Under eye area looked blurred and smooth
–Lives up all claims

Cons
–Availability :: Ulta or online only

Final Thoughts
I loved the foundation and was hoping the concealer would be just as good and it is! The shade range is impressive and there is a shade light enough for me as a skin tone match and to use as a brightening shade. I prefer a brighter under eye so I went with J24. If I wanted to use this for spot concealing, I would go up a shade. Like the foundation, it gives a blurred, smoothed finished. It was very easy to blend and sets so nicely with powder. You can’t beat the coverage or the price. This is definitely worth checking out and a product I am glad to have in my collection.

Corrector: Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer in Brightener
Powder: Fenty Pro Filt’r in Lavender

swatchIMG_0135approved

Advertisements

Mascara Monday: Diorshow Pump ‘N’ Volume HD

On By thehannahhardyIn Mascara Monday, ReviewsLeave a comment

Claims
–Instant XXL volume
–Clump-free lashes that appear thicker and multiplied
–Enriched with Vitamin B and cotton extract to strengthen and protect alshes
–Gently styled, separated lashes
–Squeeze the tube to soften the formula and coat the brush

Price
–$29.50
—Sephora, Dior, Nordstrom

Shade Range
–3

Pros
–Innovative packaging
–Shade range
–Lengthened
–Separated
–No flaking or smudging
–Lashes held a curl

Cons
–Expensive
–No waterproof option
–Not much volume

Final Thoughts
If you don’t like plastic, spikey wands this is not the mascara for you. I liked this, but you can get the same look with other, cheaper mascaras. I don’t have much to say on it, honestly. It did everything I want a mascara to do, but it’s THIRTY freaking dollars. If I’m spending that much on mascara, I want to be wowed. It’s good and if you feel like treating yourself, go for it!

IMG_2261

approved

 

IMG_2261

IMG_2276_Facetune_30-07-2019-09-10-13
Used with LOreal Lash Primer

approved

Foundation Friday: CYO Lifeproof Long Lasting

On By thehannahhardyIn Foundation Friday, ReviewsLeave a comment

Claims
–Not cakey
–Long lasting
–Lightweight
–Smudge and transfer free
–Comfortable
–Medium, buildable coverage
–Natural finish

Price
–$7 for 1.0 oz
—Walgreens, cyocosmetics.com

Shade Range
–15
–My shade: 101

Pros
–Affordable
–Cruelty free
–Dewy finish
–Buildable
–High medium, low full coverage
–Packaging, pump!

Cons
–Shade range
–Availability
–Color tone is off for me
–Wore off on my chin even when set with powder
–Didn’t look or sit right on my skin

Final Thoughts
I ordered mine online because my Walgreens doesn’t carry it. The color is very gray and off for my complexion. It’s a super dewy and I like the healthy look, but I had to set it with powder. The Maybelline powder foundation didn’t help it stay on my chin and it does with other foundations. I can’t pinpoint one thing that makes me like or dislike it, it just didn’t sit well on my skin.

Primers: elf Blur Stick, Tarte Base Tape
Powders: Jeffree Star Magic Powder
Setting Spray: MAC Fix+
Tools: Sonia Kashuk Brush, Sonia Brush Sponge

IMG_0508

IMG_0480
before & after
IMG_0482
no makeup :: foundation only :: full face
IMG_0481
am & pm

notapproved

Makeup Revolution Conceal & Hydrate Concealer

On By thehannahhardyIn concealer, Fair Skin Products, ReviewsLeave a comment

Claims
–Lightweight finish
–Boost of moisture
–All day hydration
–Hyaluronic acid
–Covers blemishes, evens skintone, counteracts dark circles
–Sheer, satin finish
–Won’t settle into lines
–Smooth, delicate application

Price
–$10
—Ulta, revolutionbeauty.com
–0.45 oz

Shade Range
–50 at revolutionbeauty.com
–16 at Ulta
–My shade: C0.2

Pros
–Affordable
–Hyaluronic acid
–Cruelty free
–Easy to blend
–Lightweight
–Don’t have to dip in multiple times
–Full coverage
–Under eye area looked soft, smooth, and blurred

Cons
–Availability :: Ulta or online, not all shades available at Ulta

Final Thoughts
My perfect shade in the Makeup Revolution line is 0.5, but Ulta didn’t have this shade available so I went with C0.2. This shade was a little more yellow, but it worked and brightened up the under eye area. It was super easy to blend and I loved that I didn’t have to dip in multiple times. My under eye area looked like it had a filter on it, it was so smooth and blurred. If I wanted a shade to spot conceal, I would definitely need C0.5, but C0.2 works for a bright under eye which I prefer. I love and recommend this 100%. A foundation was released with this concealer and I’ve been testing it as well. That review will be up Friday so be sure to come back!

Corrector: Maybelline Age Rewind Concealer in Brightener
Powder: Jeffree Star Magic Powder in Translucent
Tool: elf Total Face sponge

IMG_2924IMG_3225approved

Mascara Monday: Wet n Wild Mega Volume

On By thehannahhardyIn Mascara Monday, ReviewsLeave a comment

Claims
–High-volume and high impact
–Spiral fiber brush for quick loading of formula and maximizes volume effect
–Vitamin E to soften, moisturize, and protect lashes

Price
–$2.99 at Target, Walgreens,
–$3.29 at wetnwildbeauty.com
–$2.93 at Wal Mart

Shade Range
–1
–Waterproof option

Pros
–Affordable
–Cruelty free
–Pigmented
–Gluten free
–Like the wand
–Volume

Cons
–Not much length or separation
–Took time and layers to get volume built up

Final Thoughts
You really have to work to get anything out of this mascara. I had to do several layers to get even some volume and even then, I still wasn’t impressed. It’s not the worst mascara I’ve tried, but it’s not even worth the $3 it costs. Skip this one!

IMG_4910IMG_4930approved

 

Foundation Friday: Dior Backstage Face & Body

On By thehannahhardyIn Fair Skin Products, Foundation Friday, ReviewsLeave a comment
IMG_7354
Picture is from Google

Claims
–Natural, matte finish
–Medium, buildable coverage
–Waterproof
–Sweat-resistant

Price
–$40 for 1.6 oz
—Sephora, dior.com

Shade Range
–40
–My shade: 0 Neutral

Pros
–Shade range
–More than standard 1.o oz of product I.e. fair price
–Packaging
–Shade match for me
–Buildable coverage
–Longlasting
–Didn’t cling or cake on dry skin

Cons
–Not cruelty free
–Fragranced
–Hard to access :: Sephora exclusive, but not at all Sephora stores

Final Thoughts
Meghan Markle wore this on her wedding day so naturally I had to try it. However, none of the Sephora stores near me carried it so it took me forever to get a sample of it. You can definitely building this up to medium coverage, but you are not going to get full coverage with this one. There is a strong fragrance, but it doesn’t linger. It has a very liquid-y, runny consistency so be careful when you pour it. I needed extra coverage on my chin so I added some Makeup Revolution Conceal + Define Foundation in F0.5. This is a good foundation, but I wouldn’t buy the full size, I prefer full coverage.

Primers: Too Faced Hangover Rx, elf Blur Stick
Powder: Milani Prep+Set+Glow
Tools: Morphe M439 Brush

IMG_7348

IMG_7346
before & after
IMG_7347
no makeup :: foundation only :: full face
IMG_7380
am & pms

approved

September Makeup Tray

On By thehannahhardyIn Monthly Makeup BasketLeave a comment

Sept Makeup Tray

August Review/Declutter

  • Maybelline Under Eye Concealer
    • Shade works, but I prefer a lighter concealer for the under eye area and I have the lightest shade.
    • Review here
  • Catrice 1 Minute Face Perfector
    • Smoothed all over, but didn’t really fill in my pores
  • Pixi Corrector
    • I got annoyed having to use a brush so I went back to my favorite corrector that’s quick and easy
  • Catrice Mascara Primer
    • Not bad, but I prefer the LOreal
  • Physicians Formula Butter Bronzer in Light Bronze
    • I haven’t used this in a while and I don’t remember it being SO pigmented.
    • I prefer a bronzer that’s more buildable and this one is just a little too BAM right off the bat
  • Urban Decay Highlighter in Sin
    • Such a pretty highlight, but I prefer the Juvia’s Place
  • Urban Decay Blush in Fetish
    • This used to be one of my favorite blushes and it would last ALL DAY.
    • I used it over the course of the month and I could barely get it to show up on my skin
  • Maybelline Dewy + Smooth Foundation
    • I liked this, but my foundation collection is growing and I’m running out of room. This one is so cheap that if I miss it, I can easily repurchase
    • Review coming soon
  • Too Faced Peach Blur Powder
    • This is a nice finishing powder, but I bought it to help blur and I didn’t see much of a difference there.

Staples

New/Testing

The Rest

Notes

When I test a new product, I try to keep the other variables the same and use products that I already know how they work.

  • New foundation= First Aid Beauty Primer & Catrice Powder
  • New primer= NYX Born To Glow Foundation & Catrice or Becca Powder
  • New concealer= NYX Born To Glow Foundation, Maybelline Corrector, & Fenty Lavender Powder