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Prescriptives Virtual Matte Oil-Control Makeup SPF 15

Monday, April 23rd, 2012

When you have oily skin, the oil tends to break down your makeup, and then over time it looks progressively more ridiculous. We tried Prescriptives Virtual Matte Oil-Control Makeup since Prescriptives has a reputation for being the go to brand for foundation. Unfortunately, Prescriptives is now only available online. So you might be thinking, well how would I get the right foundation? They have a shade finder online so you can select the right shade. However, we found this system to be flawed, particularly since the result is 3 shade recommendations. Your better bet is to do an online chat with one of the beauty experts who will only ask you a couple of questions. But our strategy was to not only give them a couple of celebrities that shared our skin color, but also go on our social media website and give them the image link to our pictures. By doing this we got the perfect shade in the mail! This makeup promises to not only reduce shine but also stop oil production over time. It actually does work! This is a thicker foundation that gives you medium to full coverage, so you natural gals probably won’t like it. The finish isn’t overly matte though, so at least you have a more natural look if not feel. The only drawback with this foundation is that it has salicylic acid, which can be irritating to those with sensitive skin when used on a daily basis. Virtual Matte Oil-Control Makeup costs $35 and shipping is free, but you also get free samples! We got a phenomenal two shade eyeliner and a generously trial sized day moisturizer, so the department store pricing didn’t have as much of a sting. This didn’t have the staying power as one of our favorite foundations, Estee Lauder Double Wear, but at the same time it wasn’t as drying. In sum, this is a great foundation but you need to do some extra work to make sure you select the correct shade.

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Tags: Foundation, full coverage, makeup, oil control, oily skin, prescriptives, salicylic acid
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L’Oreal Paris Age-Reversing Makeup

Friday, December 3rd, 2010

We were intrigued by the L’Oreal Paris USA Visible Lift Serum Absolute Advanced Age-Reversing Makeup since it seemed to have more anti-aging focus than any other foundation in the drugstore. It contains an age-reversing serum with 5 ingredients that includes Pro-Retinol A and Vitamin C. It promises to ‘make skin smoother, firmer, brighter, even and flawless’. What we loved the most about this product is that it gave full coverage without settling into lines. However, we would not recommend this for anyone with sensitive or oily skin. The retinol can be an irritant for some people.

Tags: Absolute, Advanced, Age-Reversing, L'Oreal, makeup, paris, product review, serum, USA, Visible Lift
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Contest of the Week – CoverGirl

Wednesday, October 27th, 2010

If you’re a CoverGirl fan you’ll be glad to know that we are giving away CoverGirl makeup for the second time this month. This week, you can win CoverGirl TRUBlend Liquid Makeup and one Perfect Point Plus Eyeliner. The TRUBlend foundation not only matches your skin tone, it blends in with your skin. The Perfect Point Plus Eyeliner is self-sharpening and has as a very convenient smudging tip on the other hand. To enter to win, please comment below with how you find the perfect shade of foundation in a drug store.

Our tip:  Avoid testing foundation on your hand, it’s almost always a completely different color. Instead, dab foundation on your jawline. With the right shade, it should look like it disappeared.

One winner per week, winner will be chosen by 11/3/2010 and notified by email 11/10/2010. U.S residents only.

Tags: contest of the week, CoverGirl, eyeliner, giveaway, liquid, makeup, perfect, plus, point, TRUBlend
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Almay Smart Shade Anti-Aging Makeup

Friday, October 22nd, 2010

Many foundations are great at hiding wrinkles, but as the day progresses the foundation starts to settle in fine lines and wrinkles, which does more emphasizing than hiding. A great alternative is Almay’s Smart Shade Anti-Aging Makeup. This is a sheer to medium coverage foundation that not only won’t settle in fine lines, it actually improves their appearance. We liked the matte finish of this foundation and the lightweight feel. The product goes on white, and then transforms to a shade that matches your skin tone. Women who need darker shades may be disappointed, this product only comes in Light, Light Medium, and Medium. Also, we don’t recommend this product if you like full coverage.

Tags: Almay, anti-aging, makeup, product review, Smart Shade
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Revlon Beyond Natural Defining Mascara

Sunday, December 27th, 2009

We’ve found mascara that isn’t so thick that it clumps but doesn’t have so much liquid that it smudges. We liked the Revlon Beyond Natural Defining Mascara creamy formula, because you can layer without clumping. This mascara also has a unique brush so you can actually comb through your lashes. The result is very natural looking; we suggest this product for when you’re going to be outside or for work.

Tags: cosmetics, makeup, Mascara, product review, Revlon
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Maybelline Mineral Power Natural Perfecting Concealer

Saturday, December 26th, 2009

Usually concealers thick enough to cover dark eye circles are creamy and not really appropriate for blemishes. We liked Maybelline Mineral Power Natural Perfecting Concealer because it hid our dark circles completely, but since it’s oil, talc, and fragrance free, we could use it on other imperfections. Now we don’t need two concealers- we can see why this product won beauty awards from Oprah Magazine and Marie Claire.

Tags: Concealer, cosmetics, makeup, Maybelline, Mineral Power, product review
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Maybelline Moisture Extreme Lipcolor

Saturday, December 19th, 2009

We all know by now that sunscreen is a must, but many people are unaware of just how much to apply. You need about a teaspoon for your face, and a shot glass for your body. It’s a lot of rubbing in, but it’s necessary to get the coverage you need. And don’t forget to protect your lips. We like Maybelline Moisture Extreme Lipcolor. It has an SPF of 15, and with 56 shades every woman is bound to find her perfect color. It also moisturizes like a lip balm, so you don’t have to worry about the heat parching your lips.

Tags: cosmetics, Lipcolor, lipstic, makeup, Maybelline, product review
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