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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Sooooo, if you have seen my Currently Coveting post, you know I was seconds away from buying the Dior Forever Undercover Foundation when I found out that the Fenty Beauty Foundation I had been trying to get my hands on came back in stock. I really wanted to go in store to swatch the Dior foundation because I couldn’t decide…
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I finally got my hands on the Fenty Beauty Pro Filter Soft Matte Foundation!
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2017 was definitely a year full of makeup for me. I made Sephora Rouge for the first time and it definitely shows in more than one way! This year, I have compiled a list of my makeup favorites, some new some old, and all that spark some kind of joy for me. When you’re done here, check out last year’s…
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I had high expectations for the Sephora Collection Make No Mistake Foundation & Concealer Stick ($20.00), as well as the High Coverage Concealer ($14.00); they did not disappoint! Have a look at the demo and scroll on down for the full review.
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Foundation review time! Now I am a matte foundation girl at heart but when I saw the entire Fiona Stiles line on sale at Ulta, I had to give the Luminous Finish Foundation Concentrate ($7.50-$34.00) a shot; especially since it was only $7.50! I don’t know what’s going on with the Fiona Stiles makeup line but the brand seems to be…
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Yipee! Today I have a foundation review and it’s one I have been trying to get my hands on for a long time! The Ordinary Coverage Foundation is anything but ordinary, and it’s something unique in the line because it actually probably is one of the best foundations out there, if you are looking for coverage and oil control. The…
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Foundation sticks have certainly become a thing in recent makeup trends. I haven’t tried many but the one I have tried, the Lancome Teint Idole Makeup Stick, I absolutely love and will always repurchase. Today, I bring you a review of the Smashbox Studio Skin Shaping Foundation in the shade 4.2. It’s a brilliant multitasking makeup stick with foundation on…
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I must admit, until recently, I hadn’t worn powder foundation since I was 17 years old; the age I started experimenting with makeup. I bought Mac’s Mineralize SkinFinish Natural Powder while yearning for something lightweight but would still provide coverage. One thing Mac is wonderful at — a pioneer in — is providing a range of shades. I decided on…
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Kevyn Aucoin’s Sensual Skin Enhancer ($48.00) was a total surprise for me. My local Sephora recently put a section of the brand’s products in its store and I went a-swatching. I was taken aback by the coverage and how little you needed to achieve a full-coverage face (and also how long it took me to discover this treasure). I was…
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I have been wanting to try out Kevyn Aucoin’s foundation for some time. I know the brand has a stellar reputation when it comes to makeup, but for me, I could never truly appreciate that because I found myself mostly drawn to the foundations in the line and could never find a place where they were readily available for swatching.…
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