Glowy, Flawless Face!

Hey, Everyone!!

In my early days of wearing makeup, I always wanted a completely matte foundation look.  (Think Carrie Underwood style) I wanted a completely *flawless* full-cover look.

Recently, I have really been loving Lauren Conrad's makeup look and that of the Victoria's Secret models which obviously complete opposite of matte.  Think glowy and fresh!!

(Excuse the towel turban, I was in the process of getting ready) 

The products I use to complete the foundation look are as follows:

• Monistat Anti-Chafing Gel
• Revlon Nearly Naked Foundation 
• Glamouflauge Concealor
• Maybelline Dream Lumi Concealor
• Revlon Nearly Naked Powder (Just on T-Zone)
• Nars Laguna Bronzer
• Benefit Watt's Up Highlighter (On cheekbones, bridge of your nose, and cupid's bow)
• Wet 'N' Wild Reserve Your Cabana (to set highlighter)

(Also, excuse the awesome pose I am doing in this, I was off to a photoshoot and sent a picture like this to my boyfriend, loser I know)

 

This creates a very dewy, sunkissed, and fresh look!! I am totally loving wearing my makeup like this lately!!

 

Do you like dewy makeup or a matte flawless look?

 

XOXO Mandy 

Revlon Nearly Naked Foundation: Review

Hello!

I recently picked up a foundation and a powder from the Revlon Nearly Naked line. 

These products have been talked about SO much in the beauty world ever since it released!

I tried to resist but failed....and I wanted to give you my thoughts on these two products.

I bought the foundation in 120 Vanilla and the powder in Fair.

The Foundation:

When I hear "nearly naked" I would think *very* sheer coverage.  I have acne scarring around my chin and I feel like one layer covers decent.  A second layer of foundation, I may just need a tiny bit of concealer.  This foundation covers very well, yet looks natural on me.  I also like that this particular shade is yellow, which I personally like, unlike Colorstay which many of the shades are pink. It gives a sheen as you can see in the pictures below, but contains no glitter (which I hate).  This foundation stays on me all day too! 

PROS:

• Good coverage
• Lasts all day
• Gives a nice dewy glow
• Looks natural and flawless on the skin
• Can find at the drugstore

CONS:

• No pump... why, Revlon, why?

All in all, I would definitely recommend this foundation if you are looking for a drugstore option that gives good coverage but looks dewy and flawless!

Powder:

I love this powder because it is finely milled and works perfectly to set any foundation! It doesn't have the powdery look that some pressed powders can give; it just looks like a second skin! *However*, I bought the lightest shade Revlon offers and it is WAY to dark for me.  Now, I am fair, yes, but I'm not the palest of the pale.  I have never had a problem with the lightest powder in a line being too dark for me!  This is very disappointing to me and I wish they had a lighter shade because I LOVE this powder other than the poor color selection!

PROS:

• Finely milled
• Sets Foundatin
• Looks like second skin

CONS:

• Lightest shade too dark for my skintone

I would recommend this product for those looking for a nice setting powder and are darker than an NC20.  This really is a nice product and I will definitely be using it when I have more of a tan!

 

Have you tried any of the Revlon Nearly Naked line?

XOXO Mandy