Face, Makeup

Dry Skin Foundation Review: Hourglass ‘Illusion Hyaluronic Skin Tint’

Beauty Award: Hourglass 'Illusion Hyaluronic Skin Tint', $55, 1oz. Loooovveeee this formula! Holla to all my beauties with dry skin, have you noticed that for the most part all foundations that are marketed for dry skin are either light coverage, too watery or wipe off in two seconds?! This is not the case when it… Continue reading Dry Skin Foundation Review: Hourglass ‘Illusion Hyaluronic Skin Tint’

Makeup, Tools

Best Foundation and Concealer Applicator: The Original Beauty Blender

Best Makeup Applicator: The Original Beauty Blender, $19.95.  Best Value Alert! You can get 2 Original Beauty Blenders &  Original Blender Cleanser for $39.95 at Nordstrom or Sephora.  I use this sucker to apply every single one of my foundations and concealer and even some powders! It really applies my foundation flawlessly and better than… Continue reading Best Foundation and Concealer Applicator: The Original Beauty Blender

Eyes, Makeup

Best Waterproof Concealers

BEST FOR: Dark Circles Winner: IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Anti-Aging Concealer, .28 oz., $24. I absolutely can't stand my under eye area... I have almond shaped eyes so everything creases and settles into fine lines and I have tired dark circles and I'm only 23 🙁 Plus, I have allergies all the time… Continue reading Best Waterproof Concealers

Face, Makeup

Best Talc-Free Setting Powders

Best Translucent Talc-Free Setting Powder (For Dry Skin): bareMinerals "Hydrating" Mineral Veil, .21 oz, $21. If you have dry skin and you want a talc-free, translucent finishing powder, this is the best that I have tried. It is very difficult to find talc-free powders, so the selection is not super amazing. All bareMinerals powders are talc-free, so… Continue reading Best Talc-Free Setting Powders

Face, Makeup

Best Long-Wearing Foundations

Since my last post featured the best long-wearing liquid liner, I figured I'd stick to the theme and share my favorite long-wearing foundations with you guys. There really is no overall winner, either because the color selection isn't super diverse or the formulas favor a certain skin type. Best Long-Wearing Foundation for Normal/Combination/Oily Skin Types:  MAC… Continue reading Best Long-Wearing Foundations

Eyes, Makeup

Best Longest Wearing, Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner

AND THE WINNER IS....MAC LiquidLast Liner, 2.5ml, $20 This stuff seriously stays on all day! Although it does not claim to be waterproof, only 'long-wearing', I would consider this formula waterproof because even after I shower and wash my face there's still product left behind. I would recommend using a good eye makeup remover (right… Continue reading Best Longest Wearing, Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner