Covergirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3 in 1 Foundation: Review

Hi Everyone!

It's halfway through the week, so be excited it's almost the weekend!

 

WARNING: I had a total blonde, face palming moment... You will see why at the end of my post.

I bought the Covergirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3 in 1 foundation (heck of a name, right?) a few weeks ago and have given it a fair trial. I bought mine at Walgreens for around $13.

What Covergirl says:

All-in-one foundation with a long-lasting formula that fuses primer, concealer, and foundation in one easy step! The 3-in-1 formula provides a flawless look that lasts all day long.

This foundation has medium-buildable coverage which I tend to look for in a foundation because of acne scarring, hyper-pigmentation, etc. (I applied this foundation with my Real Techniques Buffing Brush)

I absolutely love the packaging of this foundation simply for the fact that is has a pump! Why can't Revlon get on board with that?

This foundation lasted pretty well during the day and I only had to powder my face once during an 8 hour day, which is impressive and something I look for in a foundation.

However,

This foundation looks so cakey on my skin and emphasizes all of my pores!  It looks terrible on me! My skin looks 10 times drier than before I put on this product! NOTE: in the winter I have drier skin.

This foundation also feels quite heavy on the skin and I feel like I am wearing makeup and have that "Everyone knows I am wearing foundation" feeling. If you know what I mean...

Not only that, I chose the shade 805, which is the second to lightest shade, because the lightest shade looked to *pink* for me. Initially, when I buffed in this foundation, it looked my shade. About ten minutes later, this foundation totally oxidized and turned orange on me. No, just no.

I don't even want to try the lightest shade because that already looked pink in the bottle, so forget it.

PROS:

• Medium-buildable coverage
• Bottle has a pump
• Good lasting power

CONS:

• Cakey, emphasizes pores and dryness
• Oxidizes majorly
• Pretty expensive for a drugstore foundation ($13) 
• Heavy feeling

VERDICT: I would not recommend this product if you have dry skin, bottom line.  Maybe oily skin gals this would work for, but definitely didn't on my dry skin.  I may have to try this foundation again during the summer months when my skin isn't as dry.


Now for the blonde moment... Why are there no photos you ask? Well I wrote the post at work (productive, right?) and I told myself that when I got home I was going to take pictures of everything and return the foundation to Walgreens.... Yep, forgot to take pictures and already returned it to Walgreens. Seriously? Such a loser... haha

 

Have you tried this new foundation from Covergirl?

XOXO Mandy

Wet N Wild Blush Pearlescent Pink: Review

Hello, Everyone!

I wanted to do a quick review on this awesome drugstore blush, Wet N Wild Pearlescent Pink

 I just put it in my favorite drugstore items post and forgot how truly great it was until I pulled it out and used it today! I've always loved it but it sort of got pushed behind until I was looking for my drugstore favorites!

This blush is around 3 bucks at most drugstores and Wal-mart. Uh, pocket change right?

Not only that, but is so pigmented.  So pigmented in fact, that I usually have to buff out my blush with a Kabuki after!

This blush is a neutral pink color with a tad bit of golden shimmer, which adds a great glow to my cheeks!

This blush lasts all day on me and looks great with any eye and lip combination!

The packaging is cheap looking, but I mean the product IS only 3 bucks so I am definitely not complaining because the quality is top-notch!

This is my only Wet N Wild blush and I am not really sure why... I may run to Walgreens after class to pick up a few more!

Have you tried any Wet N Wild blushes?

XOXO Mandy

My Drugstore Favorites

Hi Y'all!

I wanted to share with you my favorite drugstore beauty products!

I love high-end makeup as much as the next girl, but with a college budget, sometimes it's hard to buy expensive makeup!

Luckily, there are many drugstore products that are up to par with the high-end brands! Drugstore brands have really upped their game lately in my opinion!

I wanted to share with you my favorites from the drugstore!

Be sure to let me know if you want full reviews on any of these products!

My first favorite is the Revlon Colorstay Liquid Foundation.  This product has been reviewed time and time again by just about everyone in the beauty world, so all I'll say is it has good coverage and has amazing lasting power! I usually buy the Oily/Combination bottle, but my skin has been so dry lately and I want to try the one for dry skin! Thoughts?

Another foundation favorite is the Neutrogena Healthy Skin foundation.  Many people say that this product is a dupe for Nars Sheer glow! (I unfortunately have not tried Sheer Glow yet.)  This foundation does give a healthy glow and I'd say is a medium coverage! I always use a primer so this foundation has decent staying power in my opinion!

My ALL-TIME favorite pressed powder is the Maybelline Dream Matte Powder.  This powder is awesome! It sets my makeup, never looks cakey, and keeps my skin matte all day! Perfect! Go give it a shot, it's cheap and works wonders!

The Monistat Anti-Chafing gel is an amazing drugstore primer for only 6 bucks! Yeah, it may seem weird, and yeah, you  may feel awkward buying it, but it is basically the same product as the Smashbox Photofinish primer but way more inexpensive! It smooths my lines and pores, and makes my makeup last all day! I use this primer much more than my higher end primers! I used it in my everyday face here!

A new bronzer I have discovered is the Wet n Wild Coloricon Bronzer in Ticket to Brazil.  This is the darkest of them all but the shade inbetween looked a tad orange.  So, I opted for this one.  With a light hand, this bronzer is so pretty! It adds a glow to my face without being sparkly! HUGE PLUS: This is about 4 bucks and the pan is huge! Awesome find in my opinion! I've been using it more than my Nars Laguna lately!

Another Wet n Wild product I've been using is the Coloricon blush in Pearlescent Pink.  This is such a gorgeous pink shade with a golden glow! It's so pretty, y'all! If you haven't tried Wet n Wild blushes before, you are missing out! The pigmentation is awesome, the colors are gorgeous and the price is around 3 bucks! Total steal!

For eyeshadows, I love the L'Oreal Infallible eyeshadows! They have great pigmentation and are such a unique formula! I mentioned them in my January favorites here!

Speaking of great pigmentation, Wet n Wild wins it again with their eyeshadows! They have awesome trios and palettes that are all top notch in pigmentation.  And even better, they're all under 5 bucks! One of my favorites is the Walking on Eggshells trio, that has been mentioned many times in the beauty community!

I absolutely LOVE the Maybelline Color Tattoos! They work awesome as a base for eyeshadow or just on their own! The colors are absolutely gorgeous and they work well to prime my eye! They are definitely comparable to the Mac Paint Pots! My favorite is the Inked in Pink Color Tattoo and I like to put Urban Decay Toasted eyeshadow on top! Gorgeous!

My favorite mascara is the L'Oreal Voluminous Full-Definition mascara! This mascara is amazing! See review and pictures here!

Finally, my favorite body lotion is actually from the drugstore and it is the Vaseline Total Moisture Cocoa Radiant lotion!  It's so moisturizing and doesn't have an obnoxious scent! Also, a humongous bottle of this stuff is only 5 bucks at Wal-mart! Love it!

What are some of your drugstore favorites?

XOXO Mandy

January 2013 Favorites

Hello, Everyone!!

I can't believe one month has already flown by in 2013 already!

Crazy!

But, that means it's time for January Favorites!

For the record, if you care to know, I LOVE "Monthly Favorites" Posts! I love to see what everyone has been loving lately....Although then my bank account usually takes a hit wanting everything everyone mentions.....

Anyways...

My favorites for the month!

My first favorite of the month is the Revlon Photoready BB Cream!  I have it in the shade "light" and it matches my NC20 skin perfectly!  It has good coverage, doesn't look cakey, and lasts throughout the whole day!! What more can you want? If you would like to see pictures and a more in depth review, click this to see my full review!

My second favorite is the Nars Deep Throat blush! Its the perfect pinky peach color with a golden sheen to it! I find that it is more natural than Nars Orgasm and more of an everyday blush!  It does not have the chunky gold shimmer Orgasm has but it is about the same shade! Like I said, I like Deep Throat more as an everyday shade and is probably my top blush from Nars!

I have been LOVING the L'Oreal infallible eyeshadows this month!! LOVING! They have an awesome texture and color pay off and are comparable to the Giorgio Armani Eyes to Kill Eyeshadow! They are super shimmery and metallic and finish and I have been loving them! The shade inparticular I have been enjoying the the Blinged and Brilliant shade! It's a beige-champagne color that works well as a wash with black liquid liner and mascara! Such an easy eye look! Let me know if you want a full review!

I found a very inexpensive highlighter I have been loving this month! It is the Wet n Wild Coloricon in Reserve your Cabana! Now, I love Albatross as well as Dior Amber Diamond like nobody's business, but, I feel they are a little much sometimes for daytime wear... This Wet n Wild highlighter is amazing!  It has a light sheen to it that just makes my skin look healthy! I can't even detect I have highlighted my cheeks, you can just tell my skin looks better! Which is what I want in a highlight for daytime! AND, this was only 4 bucks!! Steal!!  Review??

I am a huge nude lip fan and I don't usually stray from it... I'm not that adventurous when it comes to lip colors... So my lip combo I have worn many times this month is Mac Hue with Mac Baby Sparks Dazzleglass. Mac Hue is my perfect pinky-nude lipstick and I love it with the light pink with sparkles Baby Sparks adds to it! It's perfection!

Finally, my last two favorites are the Nivea Lip Butter in Vanilla and Macadamia Kiss, and the Freeman's Clay Mask Mint and Lemon.  The Nivea Lip Butter I use at night because it does tend to leave a white film on my lips, however, I wake up with very moisturized lips! Loving it! I want to try the raspberry one next!  The clay mask has really helped purge my pores and help with my breakouts I have unfortunately been having this month! Thank goodness for a good mask...

Hope y'all are enjoying yourselves!

 

What are your favorites for this month?

XOXO Mandy

My Everyday Flawless Face

Hello!

Hope everyone enjoyed their weekend, it went way too fast, as usual!

I wanted to do a bit of a tutorial on my everyday flawless face!

This is the makeup I wear day to day when I am not in class!

(Click to see what I use everyday to class)

I usually wear this to work, out to lunch, etc. etc. (My Nighttime makeup routine coming soon!)

I hope ya'll enjoy this and hopefully it is helpful!

Once again, you will see me with no makeup.... Prepare yourself...

FACE: First I start off with a clean face and I use my moisturizer SkinMD (Walgreens)  After that absorbs into my skin, I use the Monistat Anti-Chafing Gel to prime my skin! (I have used SO many primers from Smashbox to Too Faced, and I totally like this one the best!)

I then apply my foundation.  Lately I have been using the Make Up For Ever HD foundation in 117. (NC20 in Mac)  I have really been loving it lately! I conceal any blemishes or redness with the Amazing Cosmetics Concealer (Light Golden). NOTE: A cheaper alternative is the Hard Candy Glamoflauge, MUCH cheaper and same coverage!

I conceal my under eye circles with the Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Highlighting Concealer.  I use the shade Radiant to brighten my eyes!  I then powder just my T-Zone with the Maybelline Dream Matte Powder! (Love!)

I dust the Nars Laguna Bronzer on my hairline, under my cheekbones, and under my jawline.  I also dust what is left on my brush down my nose and on my chin! (I use the Real Techniques Powder brush!)  I also use Nars Deep Throat Powder Brush on the apples of my cheeks! (love this shade!)  I then spray the Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray to set my makeup!

For my eyes:  I use my Mac Painterly Paint Pot to prime my lids. I use Mac All That Glitters on the lid and Mac Soba in the crease!  I use Mac Blanc Type as my highlight!  I use the Jordana Fabuliner in Black to do my slight wing on the upper lashline! (Recent find and loving it!)

I then fill in my brows with Revlon Brow Fantasy and coat my lashes in L'Oreal Voluminious Full Definition Mascara! (HG)

For my lips I use Too Faced La Creme lipstick in Nude Beach with Mac Love Nectar on top!

The Before and After:

I hope y'all enjoyed this and let me know if you want a review on any of these products!!

 

 

What is your everyday makeup routine?

XOXO Mandy

Revlon Photoready BB Cream: Review

Hi Ya'll!

I wanted to do a review on my current weekly face product I have been using lately.

I say "weekly" because I am a college student with early classes, which means I don't want anywhere near a full-face of make-up daily.  I try and not wear foundation during the week because I believe that it is better for my skin...Whether that is true or not, I'm not sure.

So, I have been testing out a BB cream for about a month or so, and I have to say I have really been enjoying it!

I have been using the Revlon Photoready BB Cream in the shade Light.

The following might scare you... It's me with no makeup.... at all.... 

Also, keep in mind, this was very early this morning so my hair is little to be desired and so on...

So let's get to the review shall we?

I have pretty normal balanced skin but I do have hyper-pigmentation from breakouts on my skin.  I wanted something light, but some coverage at the same time.

Absolutely no Makeup, Only SkinMD moisturizer!!!! AHHHHH!

I needed an easy all-in-one product to just get me out the door to class. I wanted it to last throughout the day so I didn't have to worry about it going class to class!

This is about how much product I use!

 I usually apply this with my fingers.  I put it all over my face and blend it out.  Sometimes, if I'm feeling fancy, I will use my Real Techniques Buffing Brush.

...And this does just that.  My face is more even, the spots on my face are concealed and it lasts all day long for me! I absolutely am loving this product!  See the pictures and decide for yourself!

 This is JUST with the BB cream, No concealer or powder of any kind! Amazing difference, eh?

I have not broken out from this product, which is a huge plus for me!

I got this at Walgreens for around $10 bucks.

I recommend this product if you want a light feel, with some coverage.  

This is another picture to show that all my problem areas are concealed once more! (Note: I don't like to take selfies, so therefore, this kinda thing is what you get.)

Have you tried any BB creams that you're loving?

XOXO Mandy

Nars Multiple in Orgasm: Review

Hi!

I wanted to do a quick review in the Nars Multiple in Orgasm. (I always get an uncomfortable feeling every time I write that.)

Anyways...

I LOVE Nars Orgasm powder blush! Even though I say I don't like glitter blushes, this to me, is the exception. I love the peachy-pink tone with gold shimmer to death!

So,


I thought well hey, if I like the blush so much, why not try it in the multiple?

When I swatched it at the store, I thought it was *super* pretty, as did my not-so-much-makeup-loving sister. She told me to buy it, and I did.

Of course I couldn't wait to try it out.  Upon applying it to my cheeks, I saw very, very sheer color and lots and lots of GLITTER! No....

Not only that, no matter how many times after that I tried to get it to work for me, I just couldn't.  It always ended up like a light, sheer, pink color with a whole lot of glitter.

Don't be fooled by the swatch on my hand because as soon as it hits my face, absolutely a no-go.

I can honestly say that I really hate this product with a passion.

Despite the horrendous glitterball that was my face, it wasn't even creamy or easily blendable!

Seriously, I am so sad and a bit hesitant of trying another Nars Multiple.

I would not recommend this product to anyone because even if you like heavy shimmer, there is no pigmentation! None.

I would definitely recommend Nars powder blush in Orgasm, however, because that is a fantastic blush!

Do you like any of the Nars Multiples?

XOXO Mandy