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.***

Day 1

Good morning my lovelies. Welcome to my blog. I hope the information contained within these pages will help you make informed decisions on products. These are my honest opinions about products I have used or am currently using in my every day life. I promise to always be honest with my reviews. None of these reviews are sponsored so there’s no chance of me telling you something that I’m paid to say. So, grab a cup of coffee, sit back and Let’s Talk Makeup!!