First up...
Revlon ColorStay Makeup Foundation for normal/oily skin. The color was a good match, and I felt that the color was natural and there are lots of choices. Overall the foundation gave good coverage, but not great. There was something about the foundation that felt heavy and just off. Since the coverage wasn't that great and the feel of it was heavy I'm not giving it a good review. I typically don't wear liquid foundation, but when I do, I do it because I want full-coverage for special occasions. I also felt that it made me break out a little bit. I don't know what ingredients were involved, so I can't verify there is any comedogenic ingredients in it? I wasn't in love with it, but overall it's probably one of the better drug-store foundations. So this is a kind of mixed review. My last thought is, if your looking for a medium coverage drug-store foundation, this is a good choice. If you are looking for a full coverage foundation than this isn't.
But while we are discussing the drug-store, I wanted to mention a product that I love. Loreal Studio Secret Primer.
This product is very good, not only compared to other drug-store products, but in comparison to all primers of any company, First this primer comes in an eye-cream sized container. Although it doesn't look like a lot of product, a little goes a long way. It's very rich, but as their add describes, velvety and smooth. It has a texture that really fills in lines and wrinkles and large pores. I do not use it all over my face, daily. I break out easily and have to watch what I put on my skin. I do use it under my eyes daily which fills in lines and makes a great eyeshadow primer and eyebrow tamer as well. When I want my makeup to be more intense I'll use it as an all over primer! The main thing that impresses me is the ability to allow my loose powder mineral make-up to not look dry and wrinkly under my eyes. This product sells for around $10 on Amazon which is a good price. I don't know if this would work for acne prone skin or oily skin as an all over face primer, but for all skin types, it's a wonder under the eyes.
If you are an oily skinned or an acne prone person looking for a good primer, I recommend Clinique's Pore Minimizer Instant Perfecter. This product comes in a small tube, and so it's not designed for a person's whole face, but can be used all over the face in specific spots that have large pores or even wrinkles. I use it on one part of my cheek, and my t-zone and a fine line on my forehead. It fills in the lines or pores while also absorbing oil.
And while we are on the subject of Department Stores, I want to give my opinion of Lancomes loose mineral make-up and translucent powder. Ageless Minerale with White Sapphire Complex, retails at $42.00 on Lancome-usa.com I also use the translucent version as a setting powder. This foundation is very similar to other mineral makeup's on the market with mica to add a radiance. It is a very good foundation but in my opinion not as good as the Bare Mineral brand especially for the price, for my skin tone which is oily. The reason is because the mica in the products gives off a luminous look, which is great for most skin tones and at night, but on oily skin it makes the skin look very oily, even if the skin isn't. I also thought that the foundation didn't work nearly as well as a concealer as Bare Minerals does. Mineral makeup being a great and natural looking concealer is my main reason for buying it, and Lancome not covering blemishes or the under-eye area well, is a deal breaker for me. I still have two full containers and find that overall it's one of the better mineral makeups out there, just not the best. I will use the Ageless Mineral as my foundation and Bare Mineral as my concealer until it's gone. 1 would say that if you want medium coverage and have normal/dry skin this would be a great product!
Next up for me to try (in the future), is Lancome's Ageless Minerale corrector. The web sites states
"Rid your complexion of any redness and create the perfect canvas for foundation application with this amazing mineral primer that smooths away fine lines, pores and imperfections instantly. The complexion perfecting formula contains a blend of yellow-based powder for flawless skin tone, and nourishing Aloe and Vitamin E for visibly softer, velvety-smooth skin. This powder can be worn alone or under foundation for lasting wear." Sounds good to me. I'll review that product soon. And please if you decide to buy Lancomes mineral foundation please be advised that the "oscillating mineral foundation concept, is silly and doesn't work." Don't buy into it, just get the normal one, and a brush. The padding that comes in the oscillating one gives a weird coverage, and doesn't reach small spaces, like the eye area. The foundation it's self is good, but the container is goofy. The good news, is my daughter enjoys playing with it as play makeup:)
Well that's it for today's reviews. I have more products to review, and I want to reveal my favorite new product that has been a game changer for me! I can't wait I'm super excited. Also I will be back to posting on random but related relaxing lifestyle posts and some home beauty recipes coming up as well. Lastly I'll be posting an update of my new facial routine. Which changes constantly depending on my nutrition, stress, hormones, finances, etc. My last post on my face routine is not obsolete, and still a good suggestion for those with acne prone or oily skin. As an esthitician if you have skin different from mine and would like suggestions, please let me know:)
~cheers...Monique
~cheers...Monique
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