Currently Loving: Make Up For Ever Matte Velvet Blurring Powder

Currently Loving: Make Up For Ever Matte Velvet Blurring Powder

I’ve been a fan of Make Up For Ever for as long as I’ve loved makeup. Today, I’m excited to share a new face powder I’ve purchased, Make Up For Ever Matte Velvet Blurring Foundation Powder. I purchased the shade 520 – Cinnamon. I’ve been considering cutting back on liquid and cream foundations, mostly because of newly developed skin sensitivity…

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Tag Team Champions: Best Base Makeup

Tag Team Champions: Best Base Makeup

There are many foundation/concealer combos that are wonderful, but the one I have been reaching for a lot is the Kevyn Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancer and Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Concealer. 

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Dior Backstage Face and Body Foundation – The Darker Shades

Dior Backstage Face and Body Foundation – The Darker Shades

Here are some swatches of the Dior Backstage Face and Body Foundation. There are quite a few shades of this foundation, but only six of them are truly for dark skin. I swatched shades 6.5 – 9. I imagine I am in the 7.5 range based on the skin swatches. The models on the Sephora website lead me to believe…

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Becca Skin Love Weightless Foundation Is the Perfect ‘No Makeup’ Foundation!

Becca Skin Love Weightless Foundation Is the Perfect ‘No Makeup’ Foundation!

When the Becca Skin Love Foundation first came out, it didn’t seem all that interesting to me, but after I got a tube from a friend (Sienna), I was like 😱😱😱 THIS STUFF IS AMAZING!  My skin type Oily and imperfect. I have fading dark acne scars and tiny icepick scars on my cheeks. What it’s supposed to do From…

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Bobbi Brown Skin Long Wear Weightless Foundation is Everything!

Bobbi Brown Skin Long Wear Weightless Foundation is Everything!

Have you spent your life searching for a coverage foundation that controls your oily skin, doesn’t need to be set with any powder, and never needs blotting? Well, you’ve come to the right place because I have found it! The Bobbi Brown Skin Long-Wear Weightless Foundation first came into my life as a deluxe-sample from Nordstrom about six months ago.…

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We Need to Talk: Review of ColourPop No Filter Concealer, Foundations, and Setting Powders

We Need to Talk: Review of ColourPop No Filter Concealer, Foundations, and …

So we need to talk about ColourPop’s complexion products. I had pretty high expectations for them, as ColourPop has rightfully earned that reputation. I purchased the No Filter Concealer in Dark (48), two of the foundations, and two setting powders in the shades Banana and Deep Dark. When you spent $40, ColourPop threw in a free foundation brush.

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Complexion Perfection: A New Series Focused on Complexion Products

Complexion Perfection: A New Series Focused on Complexion Products

  Hi guys! I just wanted to share with you a new series that I am starting here on the blog called Complexion Perfection. This series will be permanent and will focus on complexion products such as foundation, concealer, setting powders, and other complexion products used for base makeup. I am doing this because I am a huge fan and…

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Makeup Revolution Fast Base Stick Foundation: A Photo Tutorial

Makeup Revolution Fast Base Stick Foundation: A Photo Tutorial

Shortly after I picked up the Makeup Revolution Concealer, the brand released a foundation stick, the Fast Base Stick Foundation. Foundation sticks are something I happen to love as they are less messy, more precise, and usually nicely full-coverage compared to other foundations. I was able to find somewhat of a shade match in Ulta, F14. Have a look at…

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Here’s What Happened When I Applied My Setting Powder Before Foundation

Here’s What Happened When I Applied My Setting Powder Before Foundation

So I recently saw a Youtube video of  Jackie Aina praising and applying her setting powder before her foundation. I have never thought to do that and was intrigued so I gave it a shot three days in a row. I thought it might be good at keeping my oil breakouts at bay. Here’s what happened and here’s what I…

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Get Super Natural Coverage with Julep Complexion Cushion 5-in-1 Skin Perfector | A Photo Tutorial

Get Super Natural Coverage with Julep Complexion Cushion 5-in-1 Skin Perfector | A …

So the Julep Complexion Cushion 5-in-1 Skin Perfector ($30.00) was a surprise. I didn’t even know Julep made complexion products until I came across this one. As someone that usually wears high coverage foundation – be that medium- or full-coverage – I had pretty low expectations and was pleasantly surprised that it performed as nicely as it did. I went with…

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