I purchased some new products recently and I am loving them. Just thought I'd share them with you.
To start, my makeup station was becoming a tad cluttered. I had several new products that I had purchased, as well as old standbys, that were just laying around (since I use them pretty much everyday). So I needed some organization. We are moving soon, so I thought this might help me out once we are in my grandmother's house. I won't have my makeup station while we're living there (so sad) and will probably be doing my makeup in the bathroom. So to save on counter space, I figured I needed a new method of organization.
I found these cute little containers at Wal-Mart about a week ago. I intended on buying cheaper, "office-y" type containers, but these were just too cute to pass up.
The box container has several different sized dividers and is perfect for my eyeshadow/blush palettes. They stand up perfectly and I can get to them much easier than before. And all of my "everyday" products fit right in, also. It holds my foundation, powder, blush, eye primer, concealor, and a few "go-to" eyeshadows. And I still have a few extra spaces I'm sure I'll fill up at some point. I love that it's all organized and in reach. I don't have to go digging through drawers anymore!
I filled the brush containers with bead/filler stuff (I've also seen people use coffeebeans - which I might try one day). I purchased 2: one for face brushes and one for eye brushes.
That brings me to my first new purchase - which actually was a gift. One of the only things I wanted for Christmas was a Sigma brush set. And I was SO HAPPY to get it! I have used them every day since Christmas and I am in love with them. Yes, I have "cheap" brushes that I still use regularly and would definitely recommend, but it really makes a difference when you have quality brushes to apply your makeup.
This is the foundation routine I've been using for the past 2 months or so. TiffanyD on Youtube recommended this foundation a while back and I thought I'd give it a try. I love trying new drugstore foundations. I had seen this one before, but it seemed to gimmicky to waste my money on. But I'm glad I went for it. I wouldn't go as far as to say it's my favorite foundation, or the best I've ever tried, but I do love it.
Maybelline Instate Age Rewind Eraser Foundation and Concealor
This foundation stays on well and has light to medium coverage, but is build-able. It is very light in texture and glides on smoothly. I think it would be great for summertime, if the staying power will last through Alabama heat, because it is so lightweight. It feels like SKIN, not like a mask of makeup.
The best part of this duo is definitely the concealor. I had been using the Garnier Dark Circle Eye Roller for months. But I heard this was even better. It really lives up to the hype. It is an amazing under eye concealor. Now, if you have dramatic dark circles, you might find that you need something with a little more coverage. My dark circles are pretty prominent (especially after no sleep) and I find this concealor does the trick. I've also been using it on my acne spots (on the cheek area where I have some discoloration for pregnancy/hormone breakouts) and it covers great!
The only downside I have to these products is the packaging. It's a very neat concept. You twist the top of the product (both foundation and concealor) and the product is pushed up into the sponge tip applicator. You simply swipe it or dot it on the areas needed. I have not had a problem with the foundation. However, about a week after I purchased them, the concealor stopped working correctly. The "twister" is broken. I'm still using it, and I make it work. But it is frustrating. Maybe I just got a lemon. But it might deter me from buying another one. I do, however, like the fact that you can see the product through the packaging as it twists down. You can really tell how much product is left in the container.
The powder I've been using since the summertime (and now am using with this foundation routine) is called Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder. I love this stuff!!! It has good coverage and I find that I don't have to reapply during the day. I do have oily skin and I find that it really does keep me pretty matte throughout the day. There's not a huge color selection, especially for darker skin. So during the summer, if you get very dark, you might have a hard time finding the perfect shade for you.
Next, I purchased this Revlon Satin Eyeshadow in Nude Slip. This is a great neutral color. It can be worn on the lid, in the crease, or all over for a wash of color. It has a really nice finish, satin-y. Not shimmery, but not matte. Just perfect.
I've been wearing it lately with a cream shadow underneath (a shimmery champagne color by Wet-n-Wild IdolEyes) and just simply packing it on the lid. Then putting a shade slightly darker (Toasted from the Naked Palette) in the crease. It's perfect for an everyday, daytime look.
Another thing I wanted for Christmas (I've actually wanted for a long time) is the Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in the color Exposed. It's a slightly pink but very nude color. However, I haven't been able to find it!! And I don't want to order it online. When I was at Sephora recently and they were still out of stock, I decided to find something similar. So I went to MAC. I don't have too many MAC products, but would like to try more. This blush jumped out at me. It looks very similar and the sales girl agreed. It's called Tenderling. I love it. It doesn't have a whole lot of color, but it's just enough. Looks very "healthy" and not overdone.
Then, I was cruising the makeup aisles at Wal-Mart and ran across this blush. I really do like Rimmel products. And I thought this looked interesting. It's in the shade Spring Flower. It's marketed as a blush and highlighter. Nice concept, but it's hard to sweep your brush through them separately. So I just blend them together. It makes the perfect color. Very similar to the MAC blush, but a tad darker and more mauve. Really loving it!
So that's just a few things I've been loving lately. I hope to do more of these posts in the future. I just love makeup SO MUCH.
Hope you enjoyed and decide to try some of these products!!
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