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Chanel Perfection Lumiere Foundation

admin — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:15:26 +0000

Since foundation can truly transform the look of your skin, we certainly don’t judge anyone who’s willing to spend a lot on it. We tried Chanel’s latest foundation – Perfection Lumiere. At $55 it’s pricier then many of the foundations we review but we decided to give it a try. It has a very pleasant light fragrance which is a nice touch. Now, does it give you perfect skin like the model in the photo? We found that it does have a perfect mix of a natural finish with full coverage. In other words, you look like you’re not really wearing much makeup but your imperfections are covered. We think it’s most likely the finish to the makeup, which mimics the texture of skin (not too matte, not too dewy). Lumiere Foundation is also available in 20 shades, so more likely than not, they have a shade for you. This is a long-wearing foundation, but if you have oily skin, you may find this not to be so. This foundation doesn’t stop your face from being greasy. So if you have normal to dry skin, we think this is truly an amazing product! Also remember that department store makeup counters are happy to give samples (which is last for a few days to a week) so you can be completely sure before buying. If you have oily skin and want full coverage that lasts all day, we recommend Estee Lauder’s Doublewear foundation. The only thing that stops it from being perfect is that it’s a bit drying, which is a good thing for oily skin.

To see other foundations we’ve reviewed click here.

Contest of the Week – Kiss Premium Eyelashes and Milani Foundation

admin — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 20:43:54 +0000

Putting on false eyelashes is now easier to do with Kiss’ Premium Eyelashes with applicator strings. We’re giving one away this week to one lucky winner. As an added bonus, you will also get Milani’s Even Tone Powder Foundation. Nothing is more glamorous than long lashes and perfect skin! To enter to win, just comment below with your tips on how to put false eyelashes on. Good luck!

One winner will be chosen by 11/9/2011 and notified by email 11/16/2011. U.S. residents only. Odds of winning are 1 out of number of comments on this blog post.

L’Oreal Magic Smooth Souffle

admin — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 21:15:11 +0000

If you like Maybelline’s Dream Matte Mousse foundation, then you’ll also like L’Oreal’s Magic Smooth Souffle. Similar in texture, it gives the same full coverage. Our favorite part about this makeup is that it makes your skin look flawless, but it actually feels light on the skin. And since this foundation has a great matte finish, you don’t have to worry about using a powder to set it. If you like a more natural coverage, then this foundation isn’t for you. For something lighter, try their True Match Super Blendable Makeup. It’s one of our favorites and you can start out light and build coverage to your taste.

Contest of the Week – L’Oreal

admin — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 20:21:38 +0000

Last week we gave away L’Oreal True Match Perfecting Roll on Makeup. This week, we are giving away L’Oreal True Match Super Blendable Makeup. This foundation is liquid and gives medium coverage (the Roll on Makeup gives full coverage). It also has 24 shades available! What we like the most is that it contains Vitamins A & C, wheatgerm, and grapefruit extract to help out your skin. To enter, just comment below with your favorite foundation that’s also good for your skin!

One winner per week, winner will be chosen by 5/4/2011 and notified by email 5/11/2011. U.S. residents only.

Contest of the Week – L’Oreal

kristen — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 16:13:05 +0000

Full coverage foundation can be hard to find, and even harder to apply. L’Oreal makes it easy with their True Match Perfecting Roll on Makeup. It includes a paint roller applicator and gives medium to full coverage with an airbrushed finish. This week, we are giving away this foundation to one lucky winner! To enter, just comment below. We want to hear from you who makes the best full coverage foundation.

One winner per week, winner will be chosen by 4/27/2011 and notified by email 5/4/2011. U.S. residents only.

Almay Wake-Up Makeup

admin — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 18:44:15 +0000

If you have dry skin you may shun powders. But Almay’s Wake-Up Makeup is a powder that is ironically hydrating. This mineral foundation uses technology to infuse encapsulated water in loose powder. The formula also contains cucumber, minerals, aloe vera, and green tea extracts to condition the skin. Best of all, this formula is talc-free, so your pores will be safe. We loved the feel of this powder (it has a cooling sensation upon application) and found it to be very similar to Revlon’s Color Stay Aqua Mineral Makeup. If you’re trying to decide between the two we would say choose Almay if you have sensitive or dry skin; and choose Revlon if oily skin is a concern and you want more staying power.

Contest of the Week – Almay

kristen — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 14:23:55 +0000

Keeping your face hydrated without being greasy can be tricky. Almay’s Wake-Up Makeup helps out with their technologically advanced mineral powder foundation. There is encapsulated water, cucumber, minerals, aloe vera, and green tea extracts all in this one powder. This week, we are giving this foundation away to one lucky winner. To enter, just comment below with how you keep your skin hydrated.

One winner per week, winner will be chosen by 4/20/2011 and notified by email 4/27/2011. U.S. residents only.

Contest of the Week – Revlon

admin — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 21:34:13 +0000

We are still working hard to get you the beauty products you need for holiday parties! Once again we are giving away a Revlon product. This week, one lucky winner will receive Revlon PhotoReady Makeup. This is one of our favorite foundations. Although it gives complete and full coverage, it has a soft finish and feels lightweight. It also turns out very natural looking in photographs – you will be proud to post your Facebook photos! We really liked the pump dispenser on the bottle; it’s a lot more sanitary and easier to control how much you’re using. Revlon’s PhotoReady Makeup is also oil and fragrance free and has an SPF of 20. To win a bottle of your own, just comment below with your current favorite foundation.

One winner per week, winner will be chosen by 12/08/2010 and notified by email 12/15/2010. U.S. residents only.

WetnWild Intuitive Blend Shade Adjusting Foundation + Primer

kristen — Wed, 26 May 2010 01:30:11 +0000

Lately we’ve noticed that WetnWild cosmetics has been churning out some really high quality products but at the same inexpensive prices. Our latest favorite is their Intuitive Blend Shade Adjusting Foundation + Primer. Priced at around $6, this is probably the most reasonably priced foundation you’ll ever buy! The foundation starts out white, then adjusts to match your skin color exactly. You don’t have to spend too much time in the store deciding what your color is – there are 4 color ranges to choose from (Fair, Light, Medium, and Tan). What we liked the most about this foundation is that it delivered a matte finish with natural looking coverage, which is a combination that is hard to find.

Iman Cream to Powder Foundation

kristen — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 23:01:06 +0000

It is often hard to find full coverage foundation or powder in darker shades. But the Iman Cosmetics Cream to Powder Foundation and Second to None Semi-Loose Powder are high in quality AND colors to choose from. The Cream to Powder Foundation gives you full coverage, and is excellent for hiding dark spots. The Powder is both mineral and blended with corn silk and silk powder to combat oil. We loved that at the end of the day our oily T-Zone was still kept in check. However, we were most impressed with how the powder is dispensed. With a twist, you get a fresh amount of powder. And this way it’s easier to control how much you load on your brush. Both of these products can be used alone, but if you want a very ‘made-up’ look, we suggest using the foundation and then doing a light dusting of the Powder.
Tip: If you have very oily skin, look for Kaolin when shopping for face masks. Kaolin is a natural clay from Mount Kaolin in China that has been used for many years to draw out impurities and oil from the skin.