Unusual Primer

Hello my beauties. Tonight I want to tell you about a product that makes an amazing primer but is a bit unusual. When I first heard about it, I was like “Eeww, there is no way in hell I am putting that on my face!”  To me it was just gross but I heard a couple of the more popular beauty gurus on YouTube saying it worked amazingly well.

 So, a couple weeks ago I decided to bite the bullet and give it a go.  Let me just say I was shook. Blown away. I couldn’t believe how well it actually worked. Wanna know what this product is???

Yep. That’s right. Monistat Chafing Gel. Told you it was a bit unusual and kinda gross.  So, I looked up this product on their website and here are some of the things I found......Protects skin with a smooth, breathable moisture control barrier. So to me that means it’s going to help prevent my makeup from becoming splotchy and cakey from oil and sweat. Fights friction and relieves irritation...okay, not much friction on the face but some products do cause irritation so this should help, right?  Helps reduce the appearance of redness after shaving or waxing the bikini area. Think eyebrows, upper lips, chins. Combines the protective benefits of lotion and powder.  

The first ingredient is dimethicone, just like a lot of primers including the Smashbox Primer. This gel also contains Vitamin E and aloe. It’s fragrance free and formulated to let your skin breathe. With all the crap I put on my face my skin needs to breathe. 

The next question is what did it feel like on the skin?  It’s a clear gel and was very silky in texture. I have large pores around my nose and on my cheeks. I have a few scars too. After applying the gel over my whole face, I let it set for a couple of minutes. My skin was soft and smooth with a matte finish. 

Now to apply foundation and concealer. The first day I used Rimmel’s Clean Finish Foundation and Match Perfection Concealer. I applied both with a damp beauty blender from Eco Tools. (Reviews on these products coming soon).  The foundation applied beautifully as did the concealer. No streaks or dry patches to be seen. My pores disappeared too. I finished applying the rest of my makeup and went about my day. 

I obsessively checked in the mirror every chance I got to see how it was holding up. Holy smokes. No touch ups were needed at all. I couldn’t believe it. My makeup held up better than ever before.  Here is what my makeup looked like after 10 hours. 

Pretty good huh?  I have used this gel for 4 days now. Each time using a different foundation just to see if it reacted differently and nope. Same results. Almost perfect makeup all day. 

My final, honest opinion?  I’m hooked. I love it. It’s the best primer I’ve used thus far. I do believe this is my holy grail, ride or die primer. 

Here’s the nitty gritty details:  Can be found in most drugstore/superstores where Monistat products are sold, or you can order online. 

Comes in a squeeze tube containing 1.5 oz of product

Cost ranges from $6.99 to $8.00

Thank you for stopping by today. I hope you enjoyed this post. I have quite a few reviews almost ready including an order from Colourpop that my BF got me as an early birthday present and should be here Monday. 

Tool Tuesday

I have found the best little tool ever!!  How many of you can never get that last little bit of moisturizer out of the tube, bottle or jar?  How about your foundation or concealer?  Ever wished you had something to get that last bit of your favorite lipstick out of the tube because you have a hot date and that color looks fantastic on you?  I have. But now I don’t have that problem.

While wandering in the cosmetic aisles at Walmart I happen to spy this little guy....

Say hello to Spatty. No, I didn’t give it a pet name lol, that’s what it’s called. The back of the package states...No more wasted product, Flexible tip, Does not absorb product, Gets in all the hard to reach places. Dishwasher safe. Reusable. FDA approved. BPA free. Fits into virtually any product with a narrow opening, allowing you to get every last ounce of  your product and keeps money in your product. On their website, www.thespatty.com there are two pink cosmetic spattys, a 6 inch and a 12 inch. There are also ones for use in the kitchen (blue), crafting (red), and home and auto (grey). Now, they are made identically and come in the same sizes but are different colors that I’m guessing help you differentiate between them. 

Also on their website they make this claim...Consumer Reports conducted a study in which they determined we throw away 25% of product when it’s no longer easy to get out of the container. To put this in perspective, if you spend $40 on a bottle of foundation, Spatty will help you recover that lost 25% saving you $10 in product. To take that one step further, if you go through one bottle of foundation per month, Spatty could potentially save you $120 per year. 

This product was featured on the popular tv show Shark Tank also. Cheryl Rigdon, the inventor of the Spatty, invented Spatty after becoming frustrated with not being able to get all of her higher end products out of their containers. A portion of the sales goes to Water For Life, a program to help everyone have clean drinking water. 

And just for the record, no, this post is not sponsored. All of the statements above came either from the back of the packaging or the website and you may go and read them for yourself. 

A few weeks ago I was sent a trial of some new skin care and I was down to the nitty gritty. I love this skin care but unfortunately cannot buy full size bottles until after Christmas. After seeing Spatty on the shelf, a mental picture hit me and Spatty found a new home. That night after cleansing my face I took a pair of scissors and cut the end off of the trial sized tube. Dang y’all. You should have seen how much product was left in the tube. I would have normally thrown it away because I couldn’t squeeze any more out. Spatty helped me get three more nights of product out of the tube. I was pretty impressed. After using it, I just cleaned it, dried it off and put it in my tool caddy. And the best part...both ends are useable. There is a little ball on the end that works great for dotting on your foundation or concealer. 😁😁. 

I believe this is the best $5 I have spent in a while. And with the tip being silicone it will last quite a long time. 

Thanks for stopping by today. I truly appreciate it. Come back tomorrow for Why Not Wednesday. You never know what I will be trying out.

Fabulous Foundation

Hello my beauties. Thanks for stopping by today.  Today I tried out a new primer, foundation and concealer. Want to see how it worked and know my thoughts?  Then keep reading.

Don’t be scared. Lol. It’s just me first thing in the morning with no makeup and no coffee. 😂😂
I wanted you guys to be able to see the difference after applying the products. As you can see I have a few scars, large pores, under eye bags that aren’t pretty, and uneven textured skin.  Let’s get to the makeup......

First I applied Soap & Glory’s  One Heck of a Blot Instant Perfecting Power Primer. There is 1 fl oz per tube and I found it at Target. I caught their 20% off all Soap & Glory products.  These products are made in Switzerland and runs about $14.  The claims are that this Primer will absorb oil and control shine all day. With Pore-Shrink Technology to instantly diminish the appearance of pores and Shrink-Bloc 12-hour Matte Sheres for all day shine control, this Primer helps hide imperfections, even out skin tone, and reduce the appearance of redness. It also claims to make your makeup last longer.   S&G does not test their products on animals, which is a plus. Ok so now that all the technical information from the website and back of the box are out of the way, let me tell y’all what I think.  I liked it. It went on smooth and you didn’t need a lot of it. No matter what Primer I use, I can still see my pores so unless someone invents spackle primer, it is what it is. It didn’t have a fragrance, which was nice. It also dried down uickly and made my skin feel smooth.

Next, I applied a new foundation....Hard Candy’s Glamoflauge Full Coverage Foundation.  This foundation comes in a pump which I love.  On the website it states....This skin perfecting fluid contains superfine pigments for seamless full coverage with looking caked on. Infused with kaolin clay for exceptional wear and oil absorption. Skin retains natural moisture for 12 hours of flawless perfection and transfer resistance. Whew, those are some serious claims.  There are 8 shades to choose from, has 1 fl oz, no off putting smell and can be purchased at Walmart for $8. I like Hard
Candy products. Everything I’ve purchased, with the exception of the Pore Serum, has worked really well and is very affordable. I applied the foundation and blended with a beauty blender. No problems at all with blending.

So then I added the Hard Candy Glamoflauge Concealer under my eyes, noses forehead and chin.  According to the website this is a heavy duty, multi use concealer that provides ultimate coverage. It’s very thick. I used the same beauty blender to blend it out and didn’t have any issues. I would dare to compare this concealer to the Shape Tape. Not sure I would consider it a dupe but it’s really close. I purchased this at Walmart for $6. It comes in a squeeze tube and has 20 g of product. 

So, the next picture is of just the primer, foundation and concealer on my face then one of my full face on and ready for the day. 

I wore this full face for about 12 hours and I have to say I’m pretty impressed. I didn’t touch up once...no blotting, no powder. The makeup stayed put and looking fresh all day. I did set it with setting spray and that review will be coming soon. I want to try this primer with other foundations and this foundation and concealer with other primers to see how they work. But these three products work very well and I like them. 

Here’s a picture after about 10 hours. What do y’all think?

Skin Care Review

 Today we are going to start off with two skin care products that I have fallen in love with.  I have very sensitive, combination skin so I have to be careful with products I use. I’m allergic to a lot of things and that sometimes makes it hard for me to use things I want to try out.

The first product is Micellar Water. This stuff is amazing. I didn’t even know what this was until a few months ago. There are quite a few brands available but I went with Garnier because I really like their skin care line. This is an all in one cleanser and makeup remover.   It works well with any skin type, even sensitive. What makes Micellar water different from regular cleansers is that it features micelle cleansing molecules that lift oil, dirt and makeup away without harsh chemicals or harsh rubbing.  You don’t have to rinse your face after cleansing so it cuts down on your routine time.  Micellar Water has been very popular in Europe for decades. France has been using it as an alternative to tap water because Parisian city Water is considered harsh and skin care experts noticed negative results so they developed Micellar Water. It has become mainstream in the US recently.

 Garnier has a few different types available....Mattifying for oily skin with the green top, All skin types in the pink, and the Blue all skin types for waterproof mascara. This is the one I’ve been using. You can also get the travel size for on the go.  They also have towelettes. I pay right at $7 at my local Walmart and one bottle lasts me over a month.

The next product is the Dickinson’s Original Witch Hazel Toner. Holy smokes!  This stuff is awesome. I have really large pores and using this toner for the past month has helped a lot.  Again, there are many brands of toners out there but I decided to try this one and I’m hooked. I found this 16 oz bottle at my local Walmart for less than $5 so I bought 2. Lol.

Dickinson has been around since 1866, and in 1997 Dickinson Brand brought together two companies to create this great brand. and their exclusive blend of witch hazel plant extracts creates its signature botanical scent and makes it gentle enough to use daily, even for sensitive skin. This product tones pores, removes and balances oil, soothes and refreshes and helps depuff the under eye. It is also recommended by dermatologists. Dickinson’s toner has won the Best Beauty Buys award three years running....2014~2016.   They are also part of the Keep America Beautiful campaign which works to beautify communities and support pollinator health. To learn more, visit their website Here 

Thanks for visiting me today. I truly appreciate it. Stay tuned for more reviews. 

***All of the above stated facts about the products were taken from the websites. The opinions of said products are strictly my own. No paid sponsorships here.***