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Foundation Friday: Laura Geller Double Take Liquid
Claims–Medium to full, buildable coverage–Natural matte finish–Weightless–Long-wearing–Smooth out fine lines and wrink;es–Blurs pores and imperfections–Minimal creasing and transfer–Builds without caking Price–$36 at QVC, Laura Geller, Amazon Shade Range–8–My Shade: Porcelain Pros–Packaging–Cruelty free–Easy to blend–Buildable coverage–Lightweight–Agree with all claims–Didn’t cake with powder–Longevity Cons–Availability–Shade range–Price–No shade match for me Final Thoughts–I love the large doe foot applicator–Had… Continue reading
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Foundation Friday: Essence Keep Me Covered Long-Lasting
Claims–Medium to high coverage–Melts into the skin–Up to 16 hour wear–Seamlessly melts into the skin–Transfer-proof–Waterproof Price–$6.99 at Ulta Shade Range–15–My Shade: Pale Pros–Cruelty free–Affordable–Packaging, pump!–Oil free–Alcohol free–Vegan–Shade match for me–Easy to blend–Didn’t cake with powder–Buildable coverage Cons–Availability–Shade range–Longevity Final Thoughts–Ulta exclusive–Shade range is absolute trash and all lean yellow/warm–Didn’t last all day, it wore off… Continue reading
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Repurchase – 10 High End Products
(1) First Aid Beauty Hello FAB Coconut Skin Smoothie Primer, $32*Hydrating, glowy, absorbs quickly, oil-free*I’ve used up several minis and a few full sizes*It is my go to recommendation when someone with dry/normal skin asks for a primer recommendation*I’ve found it at TJ Maxx/Marshalls several times for $12.99 so check there to get it for… Continue reading
Benefit, blush, brow gel, Charlotte Tilbury, clear brow gel, cream shadow, Estee Lauder, eye shadow stick, Fenty Beauty, first aid beauty, foundation, high end, high end makeup, KVD Beauty, Laura Mercier, lipstick, makeup extender spray, mascara primer, NARS, primer, setting powder, Tarte, tinted brow gel, under eye powder, Urban Decay -
Foundation Friday: Revlon Illuminance Skin Caring
Claims–Medium, buildable coverage–Increase skin elasticity in 4 weeks–Boosts skin radiance–Blur imperfections–For all skin types Price–$15.99 at Target, Amazon–$17.99 at Ulta–$13.48 in WalMart Shade Range–28–My Shade: Cream Ivory Pros–No parabens, phthalates, or synthetic fragrances–Packaging, pump!–Shade range–Buildable coverage–Easy to blend–Shade match for me–Lightweight–Easily accessible–Radiant finish–Didn’t cake with powder–Ingredients: hyaluronic acid, squalane Cons–Price Final Thoughts–$17.99 is absolute insane… Continue reading
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Foundation Friday: Juvia’s Place I Am Magic Natural Radiance
Claims–Buildable, medium to full coverage–Natural radiant finish–Weightless–Breathable–Easy glide & blendability–Non-cakey–Blurring/veil of perfection effect–No white cast or oxidation–Water-resistant–Smooth, protect, & hydrate Price–$23 at Ulta, Juvia’s Place Shade Range–33–My Shade: 710 Maricao Pros–Cruelty free–Shade range–Shade match for me–Affordable–Vitamins A, C, & E–Buildable coverage–Lightweight–Gorgeous radiant finish–Didn’t cake with powder–Easy to blend–Longevity–Agree with all claims Cons–Availability–Packaging, the pump doesn’t… Continue reading
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Foundation Friday: Juvia’s Place I Am Magic Powder
Claims–Lightweight–Water-resistant–Minimize imperfections–Smooth, protect, and hydrate–Buildable coverage–Blends seamlessly–Won’t settle into pores–Non-cakey–Long-lasting–Oil control–Silky smooth Price–$18 at Ulta, Juvia’s Place Shade Range–20–My Shade: Oslo Pros–Cruelty free–Affordable–Shade range–Luxe, heavy packaging–Shade match for me–Lightweight–Buildable coverage Cons–Availability–Patchy–Don’t agree with all claims–Looks powdery Final Thoughts–Sheer to light coverage :: I did 2 layers and didn’t get the level of coverage that I… Continue reading
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Foundation Friday: LOreal True Match Super-Blendable
Claims–Lightweight–Locks in moisture–Suitable for all skin types–Medium coverage–Natural finish–Super blendable Price–$9.97 at WalMart, Amazon–$9.99 at Target–$13.99 at Ulta Shade Range–47–My Shade: C0.5 Cool Light Pros–Packaging, pump!–Vegan–No alcohol or fragrance–Oil free–Non-comedogenic–Contains hyaluronic acid–Easily accessible–Buildable–Shade range–Lightweight–Easy to blend–Agree with all claims–Longevity Cons–Not cruelty free Final Thoughts–2 layers is almost full coverage, but this is definitely a solid… Continue reading
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Foundation Friday: NYX Bare With Me Blur Skin Tint
Claims–Better than a filter–Medium, buildable coverage–Blurs it all–Breathable–Non-greasy–Transfer- and fade-resistant wear–Up to 12 hours of hydration–Helps control shine all day without looking cakey, ashy, or chalky–Matte finish Price–$14 at Ulta, NYX Shade Range–24–My Shade: 01 Pale Pros–Vegan–Cruelty free–Shade range–Shade match for me–Buildable coverage–Lightweight–Ingredients :: glycerin, niacinamide–Easy to blend–Flawless finish–Matte finish, but not too matte for… Continue reading
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Foundation Friday: Maybelline SuperStay Hybrid Powder
Claims–Medium to full coverage–Soft matte finish–Weightless–Resists sweat, water, and makeup transfer–Blends seamlessly–Resists caking and patchiness–Suitable for all skin types–Up to 24 hour wear–Performance of a liquid foundation with the comfort of a powder Price–$14.99 at Ulta, Amazon, Walgreens–$10.99 at WalMart Shade Range–16–My Shade: 102 Pros–Buildable coverage–Lightweight–Dry skin friendly–Easy to blend–Soft focus, flawless finish–Lasted all day–Shade… Continue reading
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Foundation Friday: Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte
Claims–All day wear–Non-cakey–Non-settling–Humidity and sweat resistant–Color true for 10 hours–Resists fading–Soft-focus finish–Blurring effect–Skin-like matte finish–Medium to full coverage–For all skin types–Hydrating Price–$89 at Sephora, Nordstrom, Tom Ford Shade Range–40–My Shade: 0.5 Porcelain–I received a sample of this in 0.5, but I think 0.1 Cameo would be my best match Pros–Shade range–Contains hyaluronic acid–Non-comedogenic–Packaging, pump! (twists… Continue reading
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