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Foundation Friday: LYS Triple Fix Serum
Claims–Skincare-infused–Buildable, light to medium coverage–Natural finish–Reduces the look of dark spots, spores, imperfections, and fine lines–Weightless–Breathable–Undetectable Price–$22 at Sephora, LYS Shade Range–35–My Shade: Porcelain Pros–Vegan–Cruelty free–Fragrance-free–Silicone-free–Shade range–Packaging, pump!–Affordable–“Clean” at Sephora–Buildable coverage–Lightweight–Didn’t cake with powder–Lasted all day Cons–Availability–No shade match for me Final Thoughts–This product was an Allure Best of Beauty winner in 2021–LYS is a… Continue reading
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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: GloWish Multidew Skin Tint
Claims–Instantly brightens–Leaves a dewy finish–Blends seamlessly–Fuss-free pump–Moisture-packed–Transfer-proof–Buildable–Waterproof–Sweatproof–Soft-focus–Blurs pores Price–$37 at Sephora, Huda Beauty Shade Range–15–My Shade: 00 Porcelain Pros–Vegan–Cruelty free–Packaging, pump!–“Clean” product–Fragrance free–Non-comedogenic–100% recyclable packaging–92% naturally derived–Buildable coverage–Gorgeous glow–Hydrating–Agree with most claims–Lasted all day Cons–No shade match for me–Price–Availability–Shade range Final Thoughts–Lightest shade was too dark so I had to use white mixer–One layer=sheer coverage,… Continue reading
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Mascara Monday: Essence Lash Princess Sculpted Volume
Claims–Rich black shade–Tapered brush sculpts individual lashes–Defines lashes–Easily build up volume–Dramatic, sculpted volume Price–$4.99 at Ulta, Target, Amazon, Essence Shade Range–1 Pros–Affordable–Vegan–Fragrance free–Length–Separation–Love the wand shape–No flaking–Cruelty free–Paraben free–Builds without clumping–Volume–Agree with all claims–Held a curl–Easy to remove–No smudging Cons–None Final Thoughts–This is my favorite of all of the Lash Princess mascaras–I saw this one… Continue reading
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Buxom Power-full Plump Lip Balm
Claims–Visibly plumping–Moisturizing–Reacts with your lips’ pH for a custom shade Price–$18 at Ulta, Sephora, Amazon, Buxom, Nordstrom Shade Range–4 Pros–No parabens, mineral oil–Creamy–Perfect amount of pigmentation–Cruelty free–Hydrating–Wear time Cons–No noticeable plumping–Large bullet size–Price Final Thoughts–My favorite lip balm formula–Pricey but worth it–Glide on with ease and moisturize the lips–Not long wearing, but the wear time… Continue reading
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Milani Color Fetish Matte Lipsticks
Claims–Ultra-creamy–High comfort–Soft velvet-matte finish–Long wearing–Full coverage Price–$8.99 at Ulta, Milani–$7.99 at Target–$7.97 at Wal Mart Shade Range–12–My Shades: Peony, Secret, Blossom Pros–Cruelty free–Affordable–Pigmented–Long wearing–Cute packaging–Vegan–Easily accessible–So creamy! Glide on with ease–Comfortable, not drying–Agree with all claims Cons–Shade range Final Thoughts–One of THE best matte lipstick formulas I’ve ever tried–WAY better than some high end, expensive… Continue reading
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Foundation Friday: elf Acne Fighting
Claims–Full coverage–Reduce redness–Works to help clear skin–Lightweight–Even skin tone Price–$4.80 on elfcosmetics.com–$9.99 on Amazon Shade Range–5–My Shade: Porcelain Pros–Cruelty free–Ingredients :: salicylic acid, tea tree, aloe–Affordable–Buildable, full coverage–Long wearing–Vegan–Lightweight–Easy to blend Cons–Availability–Shade range–No shade match for me Final Thoughts–I had to use HELLA white mixer to make this shade work for me–Shade range is absolute… Continue reading
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Foundation Friday: Neutrogena Healthy Skin Sensitive Skin Serum
Claims–Doubles as skincare and makeup–Sheer, natural & buildable coverage–Blur imperfections and look of pores–Leaves skin feeling soothed–Visibly reduces redness–Minimize look of fine lines Price–$13.99 at Amazon, Target–$14.97 at Wal Mart–$14.99 at Neutrogena Shade Range–15–My Shade: Light 01 Pros–Suitable for sensitive skin types–No parabens, fragrance–Availability–Easy to blend–Non-comedogenic–Hydrating–Gorgeous, glowy finish–Buildable coverage Cons–Price–Cakey in certain areas when set… Continue reading
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Foundation Friday: CoverGirl Smoothers All Day Hydrating
Claims–Light coverage–Reduce redness–Minimize the appearance of imperfections–Natural finish–Lightweight–Long lasting–Blur imperfections Price–$5.98 at Wal Mart, Amazon Shade Range–12–My Shade: 705 Ivory Pros–Affordable–Buildable coverage–Natural finish–Cruelty free–Lightweight–Long wearing Cons–Shade range–Oxidizes–Availability–No shade match for me Final Thoughts–One layer is light coverage, two is medium–Don’t agree with the blurring claim, but I agree with all of the rest–Lightweight and undetectable… Continue reading
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Foundation Friday: Mally Beauty Stress Less
Claims–Medium-to-full coverage–Lightweight–Improve the look of fine lines and wrinkles–Silky liquid formula Price–$38 on Amazon, Mally Beauty–$34 at QVC Shade Range–7–My Shade: Fair Pros–Packaging, pump!–Easy to blend–Lightweight Cons–Didn’t last all day–Shade range–No shade match for me–Availability –Cruelty free status is unclear–Price Final Thoughts–Medium coverage, doesn’t build to full–Had to use white mixer because “Fair” is DARK–Wore… Continue reading
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