Foundation Friday: NARS Natural Radiant Longwear

On February 1, 2019January 29, 2019 By thehannahhardyIn Foundation FridayLeave a comment

Claims
–Buildable, full-coverage
–16 hour wear
–Transfer proof
–Lightweight
–Fade-resistant
–Sweat proof

Price
–$49 for 1.0 oz
—Nordstrom, Sephora, narscosmetics.com

Shade Range
–33
–My shade: Oslo

Pros
–Paraben free
–Gluten free
–Cruelty free
–Shade range
–Shade match for me
–Fragrance free
–Full coverage
–Longwearing
–Lightweight
–Alcohol free
–Oil free
–Dermatologist tested
–Non-comedogenic
–Packaging, pump!

Cons
–Expensive
–Doesn’t work well with just any concealer or powder

Final Thoughts
The first time I tried this, I used my Hourglass powder and it was a hot mess. It looked heavy, cakey, and just bad. I tried it again with my Milani powder and it was a much better match. It set the foundation, but left my skin glowy and not cakey. I used my Catrice concealer and it was a nope, but it worked well with my Kylie concealer. I love the radiant finish and got full coverage with one layer. I really like this, but there are cheaper foundations that I like just as much that play well with any and all powders and concealers. I do think it’s a great foundation and if it were cheaper, I would definitely buy it.

NARS + Hourglass

No makeup :: Foundation only :: Full face

NARS + Milani

approved

Mascara Recap 2018

On January 21, 2019January 14, 2019 By thehannahhardyIn Mascara Monday, ReviewsLeave a comment

If you’ve been following along for a little while, you know that Mascara Monday is a regular thing around here. I reviewed 18 mascaras last year, wow!

You can always see if I’ve reviewed a mascara by typing it in the search bar, but like the foundation post I did, I wanted one, concise place to have as a reference point. Also, I’m going to save them as a highlight on my Instagram, so you can check it out there as well.

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It Cosmetics Superhero
–Length
–Volume
–Separation
–No flaking or smudging
–LOVE
–Full review here

Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes
–Length
–Separation
–No flaking or smudging
–LOVE
–Full review here

Lancome Monsieur Big
–Length
–Volume
–Separation
–No flaking or smudging
–LOVE
–Full review here

Maybelline Total Temptation
–Length
–Volume
–Separation
–No flaking or smudging
–LOVE
–Full review here

LOreal Lash Paradise
–Length
–Volume
–No flaking or smudging
–Dries out quickly
–Clumpy
–NOPE
–Full review here

CoverGirl Total Tease
–Length
–Separation
–No flaking or smudging
–LOVE
–Full review here

Revlon Volumazing
–Length
–Volume
–Separation
–No flaking or smudging
–LOVE
–Full review here

CoverGirl Flourish
–Length
–Separation
–No flaking or smudging
–MEH
–Full review here

CoverGirl Peacock Flare
–Length
–Separation
–No flaking or smudging
–MEH
–Full review here

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Catrice Glam & Doll
–Length
–Separation
–No flaking or smudging
–MEH
–Full review here

Benefit BADgal Bang
–Length
–Separation
–MAJOR FLAKING
–NOPE
–Full review here

Neutrogena Hydro Boost
–Length
–Volume
–Little clumpy
–No flaking or smudging
–MEH
–Full review here

Foundation Friday: Smashbox Studio Skin 15 Hour Hydrating

On January 18, 2019January 14, 2019 By thehannahhardyIn Foundation Friday, ReviewsLeave a comment

Claims
–Long-wearing
–Won’t settle into pores and fine lines
–Won’t oxidize
–Transfer proof
–Buildable coverage
–Hydrates
–Natural matte finish

Price
–$36 for 1.0 oz
—Nordstrom, Sephora, Ulta, smashbox.com

Shade Range
–40
–My shade: 0.1

Pros
–Hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E are ingredients which are great for my dry skin
–No parabens, phthalates, or fragrance
–Vegan
–Cruelty free
–Oil-free
–Shade range
–Buildable, medium to full coverage
–Lightweight
–Packaging–>pump!

Cons
–Tacky finish, doesn’t set
–Not good on my dry skin, looked SO cakey with powder

Final Thoughts
This looked HORRIBLE on my dry skin. I think it might because I used powder to set it, but it felt so tacky so I had to. I can’t stand the feeling of a tacky foundation and I’m not waiting around for a foundation to set. My blush and bronzer would definitely not have blended over top had I not set it with powder. I got full coverage with 2 layers and I prefer full coverage so that was a positive. However, this was a total fail for me. I’m so glad I got a sample at Sephora to try before buying!

No makeup :: Just foundation :: Full Face

swatches

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Foundation Friday: 2018 Recap

On January 4, 2019January 3, 2019 By thehannahhardyIn Foundation Friday, Reviews1 Comment

Wet n Wild Photo Focus
–Full review here
—LOVE

elf Flawless Finish
–Full review here
—MEH (don’t love, don’t hate)

Rimmel Lasting Finish 25 HR Breathable
–Full review here
—LOVE

Paula’s Choice Anti-Aging Serum Foundation
–Full review here
—NOPE (horrible on my dry skin)

LA Girl Pro Matte
–Full review here
—LOVE

Makeup Revolution Fast Base Stick
–Full review here
—LOVE (no shade match for me though)

BH Cosmetics Naturally Flawless
–Full review here
—MEH (don’t love, don’t hate)

CoverGirl Vitalist Healthy Elixir
–Full review here
—LOVE (no shade match for me though)

CoverGirl Matte Made
–Full review here
—LOVE

Revlon Full Cover
–Full review here
—LOVE (no shade match for me though)

NYX Mineral Stick
–Full review here
—LOVE

Colour Pop No Filter Stix
–Full review here
—NOPE (horrible on my dry skin)

Colour Pop No Filter Natural Matte
–Full review here
—NOPE (horrible on my dry skin)

Makeup Revolution Conceal + Define
–Full review here
—LOVE

Milani Conceal + Perfect
–Full review here
—NOPE (horrible on my dry skin)

Maybelline Super Stay Full Coverage
–Full review here
—NOPE (horrible on my dry skin)

Ulta Moisturizing Stick
–Full review here
—LOVE

Mary Kay Mineral
–Full review here
—LOVE

Anastasia Beverly Hills Stick
–Full review here
—NOPE (horrible on my dry skin)

Benefit Hello Happy
–Full review here
—NOPE

Fenty Pro Filt’R
–Full review here
—MEH (don’t love, don’t hate)

LimeLife Botancial
–Full review here
—LOVE

Makeup Forever Matte Velvet Skin
–Full review here
—LOVE

Jouer Essential High Coverage Creme
–Full review here
—NOPE (horrible on my dry skin)

Too Faced Born This Way
–Full review here
—LOVE

Tarte Shape Tape Hydrating
–Full review here
—NOPE

Estee Lauder Double Wear
–Full review here
—LOVE

Becca Ultimate Coverage
–Full review
—NOPE (horrible on my dry skin)

Beauty Busts 2018

On December 20, 2018December 20, 2018 By thehannahhardyIn Beauty BustsLeave a comment

Because not every product is a winner

makeup

MAKEUP
—Tarte Shape Tape Foundation (Hydrating) :: I wasn’t impressed with the coverage or the shade. You can read my full review here.
—Urban Decay Velvetizer :: Andrea Matilliano recommened this and said it made her skin look flawless and blurred. Umm sign me up! I believe her, but it was just too cakey on my dry skin. It looked horrible.
—Becca Soft Light Blurring Powder in Pink Haze :: Can you tell I’m all about the blur? The powder was really nice and finely milled and didn’t look bad on my dry skin, but the shade just didn’t work on my fair skin.
—Too Faced Born This Way Ethereal Powder :: CAKEY MESS. I bought the mini for $15 and returned it.
—-CoverGirl Peach Punch Highlighter :: This looked so promising and is a pretty shade, but it’s straight glitter. Review here.
—Colour Pop No Filter Foundation Stick :: No shade match, not good on dry skin. See a theme here? You’d think I’d learn, but I must try it all. Review here.
—-LOreal Lash Paradise Primer :: I liked this at first, but it got thick and clumpy really quickly. I’m sticking with the LOreal Voluminous Mascara Primer. Review here.
—CoverGirl Mascara Primer :: This may be the worst product I tried all year. It did nothing and I don’t even know if I even got the product on my lashes. It gets caught and clumped in the bristles on the wand. Major fail. Full review here.
—Colour Pop No Filter Foundation :: No shade match and way too matte for my dry skin. Review here.
—Colour Pop No Filter Loose Setting Powder :: Again, CAKEY MESS. Too matte for my dry skin. Review here.
—Morphe Highlight & Contour Sponge :: So hard and rough.

skin

SKINCARE
—Tatcha Water Cream :: I got a small size as a 100 point perk and was so disappointed. I feel like this a hyped product and Tatcha is a hyped brand, but this did not give enough hydration for me. Hydro Boost for life.
—Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base :: Another hyped up product that is a good base for dry skin. I got sample and could not get past the scent. It might be amazing, but the smell is awful. This is a moisturizing primer so perhaps it should have gone with the makeup, but I’m too lazy to move it. Whatever. It still stinks.

High End Beauty Guide 2018

On December 12, 2018December 4, 2018 By thehannahhardyIn Beauty Guide, Best OfLeave a comment

Copy and pasted straight from Monday’s post because #lazy

Y’all know I am always trying new products so I know what’s good and what to recommend and because I have a makeup addiction.

I decided to put together two beauty guides for the end of the year, affordable and high end, to highlight my favorite products in each category. These are the products I would recommend if asked.

I wanted to put them all in once place so you and I can both reference them easily. I thought long and hard spent a lot of time thinking about each category and product. I sure hope I didn’t miss anything, but if I did, let me know in the comments.

These beauty guides will be your ultimate tool kit.

You can see the affordable guide here and now onto the high end products!

PRIMER
—Blur: Tarte Timeless Smoothing
—Mattify (Oily skin): Murad Oil Control Mattifier
—General (Normal skin): Becca First Light Priming Filter
—Hydrate (Dry skin): Too Faced Hangover Rx.

FOUNDATION
—Full Coverage: Estee Lauder Double Wear
—Medium/Buildable: Too Faced Born This Way
—Sheer: Benefit Hello Happy

concealpowder

CORRECTOR
—Bobbi Brown Corrector

CONCEALER
—Tarte Shape Tape

UNDER EYE BRIGHTENING POWDER
—Laura Mercier Secret Brightening

SETTING POWDER
—Laura Mercier Translucent Powder

blushbronzecontourhighlight

BRONZER
—Bare Minerals Invisible Bronze

BLUSH
—Tarte Amazonian Clay 12 Hour Blush

LIQUID HIGHLIGHTER
—Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Liquid

CREAM CONTOUR
—Anastasia Beverly Hills Foundation Stick in Fawn

CONTOUR POWDER
—Kat Von D Shade + Light Single in Sombre

POWDER HIGHLIGHTER
—Ofra Pillow Talk

eyes

BROW PENCIL
—Anastasia Beverly Hill Brow Wiz

BROW GEL
—Anastasia Clear Brow Gel

SINGLE SHADOWS
—Anastasia Beverly Hills

EYE SHADOW PRIMER
—Smashbox Photo Finish 24 Hour

PALETTE
—Urban Decay Naked2

CREAM SHADOW
—MAC Paint Pot

LASH PRIMER
—Lancome Cils Booster

MASCARA
—Lancome Monsieur Big

GEL LINER
—MAC Fluidline

PENCIL LINER
—Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On

LIQUID LINER
—Stila Stay All Day

lips

SHINE
—MAC Satin

SHEER
—Urban Decay Vice Sheer

MATTE
—MAC Matte

LIQUID LIPSTICK
—Anastasia Beverly Hills

GLOSS
—Buxom Full-On Lip Polish

LINER
—Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On

sprays

SET
—MAC Fix+

EXTEND
—Urban Decay All Nighter

I really don’t have any high end brush and tool recommendations. I love the Original beautyblender, but I don’t use high end brushes. I have one brush from Sigma and I like it, but it’s not any better than any of my drugstore recommendations. So save some money on your tools and reference my recommendations from Monday!

Foundation Friday: Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-In-Place Liquid Makeup

On December 7, 2018December 2, 2018 By thehannahhardyIn Fair Skin Products, Foundation Friday, Reviews2 Comments

I wore this foundation in high school and college and then they changed the shade range and there was no longer a shade match for me. I wore “Shell” forever, but the “Shell” of today is HELLA dark.

Once I got into makeup and started following blogs and watching YouTube, so many people raved about this foundation. I’m over like, “I KNOW IT’S GOOD. I USED IT BEFORE YOU!” I was salty.

Estee Lauder came to their senses and expanded the shade range and when I saw there was one for me, I couldn’t add to my cart fast enough.

Claims
–24 hour wear
–Oil free
–Non-acnegenic
–Medium-to-full coverage
–Matte finish
–Waterproof
–Transfer resistant
–Dermatologist tested
–Fragrance free
–Cool, neutral, and warm undertones available

Price
–$42 for 1.0 oz
—Sephora, Ulta, Nordstrom

Shade Range
–56
–My shade: 0N1 Alabaster
*some shades are online only at some retailers

Pros
–Shade range
–Shade match for me
–Lightweight on the skin
–Full coverage
–Long lasting
–Fragrance free
–Matte finish but can work for dry skin with proper skin prep

Cons
–Packaging :: You can by a pump separately for $10
–Not cruelty free
–Expensive
–Some shades are online only at some retailers

Final Thoughts
There’s a reason this foundation has a cult following and is loved by so many. It is full coverage and will last all.day.long. I definitely need to get the pump, otherwise it pours out and there is potential to waste product and it’s too expensive for that to happen. I have to moisturize, use a glowy/hydrating primer, and use a hydrating spray to make this work for my dry skin, but the end result is worth it. If I don’t hydrate properly, it will look like crap on my dry skin. I also like to mix this with other foundations for a little extra coverage and wear time. I usually wear something lighter for day to day, but I like this for special occasions and long days. I am so glad this foundation is back in my life.

Estee Lauder recently came out with Double Wear Light Soft Matte Hydra Makeup and I want to try it, but there isn’t a shade for me. I need them to expand that line and help a sister out.

Warning my fair looks ~~fabulous~~ like crap in these photos. I’m lazy. Sorry not sorry.