More info on all the products listed can be found on my essentials page.
There are some things in life that come our way that make us think "how did I ever live without this before?!!" Well in the world of makeup, beauty products can produce the same reaction. I have tried countless products through the years and have my tried and true from the beginning and some that I've recently found that have changed the way I apply my makeup and have paved the way for awesome makeup days. The creators of these products must have been having a great day when these products were invented! Here are 5 products that have caused me to shout out loud like the lady in the picture "That Is Genius!!" More info on all the products listed can be found on my essentials page. 1. Monistat Soothing Care as face primer: This product always gets me crazy reactions from people when I tell them about it. First off, yes, its a product that shares its name with a product that's intended to treat, a-hem, woman issues, but that's where the similarities end! This is intended to be used as barrier for sensitive areas of our skin-inner thighs, arms, etc- that are prone to chaffing. The main ingredient is dimethicone, a silicone agent intended to provide a smooth barrier that will deter moisture to gather in the areas where applied. All face primers include this ingredient, which is what gives primers their soft feeling and helps in keeping our foundation in place and control oil and sweat from penetrating through. Basically, its the same thing! Except face primers can start anywhere from $10-$30, when this will only cost you $5.99 and will last you a very long time- a little goes a long way! A favorite among the youtube beauty guru community, this is genius! 2. Real Techniques Brushes: Hands down, some of the best brushes I have ever used! Created by the dynamic sister duo Pixiwoo from youtube, these brushes have been revolutionary in the way I apply my makeup and the flawless application they give. These brushes provide a tool for every part of your face, from face to eyes, and are made with excellent handles and the softest bristles I've ever felt! They are super affordable- individual brushes range from $5.99-$9.99 and coordinating sets of 4 for $17. My favorites are the miracle complexion sponge and the . powder brush 3. Cover Girl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3-in-1 Foundation: My absolutely favorite drugstore foundation ever! (even though I've probably said it before with other foundations, but this time I really mean it!) This foundation's long wearing power is amazingly great that I've come to the end of a long day and my foundation has stayed put and still looks as fresh as when I first applied it. It gives great coverage, very buildable, but still gives you that "like skin" look without the appearance of over applied makeup. My favorite part of this foundation is how amazing it holds up in the summer heat and humidity. It works great alone, but pair this with a primer (like the one shown above) and this foundation will be your best friend on those hot summer days! 4. NYC Bronzer in Sunny: A good bronzer with all the right qualities are hard to come by, especially in the drugstore. Before I found this product, my search for the perfect drugstore bronzer felt like a never ending scavenger hunt. But oh, how things have changed since I found it! It's completely matte, finely milled and buttery soft to the touch, easily buildable, and does not leave an orange cast on the face like other bronzers can. What's great about this product is that you can also use it as an eyeshadow. I like to use it as a transition color in my crease when blending darker colors on the lids, or adding some depth to the eye when I don't want to wear a lot of eyeshadow. 5. Wet n Wild Eyeshadows: Holy cow, are these eyeshadows awesome!! I've used these shadows since high school and they are still a favorite of mine! Affordable prices ($0.99-$4.99), great pigmentation, buttery soft, and easy to apply. Comparable to high end brands, I've found many dupes for my more expensive eyeshadows and compare their quality as same or even better as its high end competitors. An absolute must try!! What are your groundbreaking, life changing beauty products? I'd love to know!
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We all know the story about the 3 little pigs and the big bad wolf- one pig built his house with sticks and the wolf blew it away; another built his home out of straw and once again, the wolf destroyed it; but the last pig was smart and built his house with a strong foundation of bricks and the big bad wolf couldn't destroy it This is very much the same with the foundation we wear on our faces- if not used with the right ingredients and the proper application, a "big bad wolf" is going to come and ruin it. Here are some quick tips on getting a flawless finish with your foundation: 1. Wash & Exfoliate your face: just as a painter sands away old paint before applying a new coat, so we also need to keep our faces clean and smooth. Pick a face wash that works with your skin type (dry, oily, or combination) and invest in a good face exfoliator. These little hand held machines are powered to give you a deeper scrub that will lift any dirt and impurities out of your pores, leaving a clean canvas for your foundation. Here's the one I use and recommend- Mary Kay Skinvigorate Cleansing Brush. But if you don't want to spend the extra bucks on a brush, then any exfoliating product can work, such as St. Ives Invigorating Apricot Scrub. 2. Use a primer: Back to the example of the painter- after he sands away the old coat of paint, he applies a primer so the new paint can adhere to the object he's painting. A face primer creates a smooth barrier between your face and the foundation, filling in lines and pores to create a flawless finish. This is the primer I recommend on my essential page. 3. Pick a foundation created for you skin type: Not all faces are created alike, and so is the same with foundation. Pick foundations that have ingredients that will work with your skin type. For example, oily skin types will want to look for the words "matte" and "oil control" on the packaging, which help to control shine and excess oil. For dry skin types, words like "hydrating"and "dewy" will tell you that the foundation works to replenish the skin. 4. Set it and forget it: Now that you've done all this work in creating a flawless canvas on your face, you must lock it all in to ensure lasting results. A translucent powder is great to set foundation because its lightweight and does not alter the color of the foundation. However, you can also set it with any face powder, or for even more full coverage, with a powder foundation (check out my post on my favorite powder foundation). With these simple tips you're on your way to a flawless canvas! Your inner beauty will shine through and no "big bad wolf" will take that beauty away! Was this post helpful? Your feedback is greatly appreciated and any comments, questions and post ideas help me to reach you better!
I had to replace my face powder last week and as I browsed through the endless aisles of beauty galore at my local Ulta, I stumbled upon the NYX display and picked up a long time favorite that I hadn't used in a while since I've been trying out new products. Once I applied it, I instantly remembered why I fell in love with it in the first place! It's the NYX Stay Matte But Not Flat Powder Foundation. I picked up two shades, 02 Nude, a color 2 shades lighter for a highlight to set my under eye concealer, and 07 Medium Beige for my regular face powder. It can be worn alone on top of moisturizer or face primer, or as an extra coverage setting powder on top of foundation, which is what I do. The coverage is very comparable to MAC's Studio Fix Powder, but without the hefty price tag (MAC- $27, NYX-$9.99) The MAC powder gives a very matte finish (which can be very drying on dry skin) but the NYX leaves the skin with a natural sheen, even skin tone, and is not drying, which I love since I have very dry skin! I definitely give it a 5 star rating and recommend it to all my beauty inquirers. |
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When I'm not spending way too much time getting ready or drooling over the newest beauty product, I'm a stay at home mom of a rambunctious 4 year old boy, a sweet baby girl we lovingly call "sissy", and a wife to my high school sweetheart. Archives
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