Hello lovelies!
Do you know the saying "If it ain't broke don't fix it!"? It is so true. Why would you take something that works and experiment at the risk of ruining everything? It makes no sense.
Do you know what else makes no sense? I keep spending money on foundations hoping to find something new and amazing, but I keep going back to the same one. My selections range from Urban Decay Naked Skin to Revlon Photo Ready, but my most used and trusted foundation is the Cover Girl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3 in 1 foundation.
This product has never ever let me down. It has a great shade range and is the truest to my skin tone. It's matte without looking flat. I don't have to use a primer or a powder and it controls the oils in my t-zone. The coverage is medium but buildable to full and it stays in place all day.There isn't any oxidation so I know I won't look like an oompa loompa by the end of the day. This foundation is just beautiful with minimal effort.
I don't know what it is about this stuff but it is my holy grail of foundation. Cover Girl hit it out of the park with this one.
Do you love the Cover Girl Outlast as much as I do? What's your favorite foundation?
Showing posts with label cover girl. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cover girl. Show all posts
Sunday, October 13, 2013
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Smooch me!
Hello lovelies!
Today I have a review of the Cover Girl Lipslicks Smoochies Lip Balm. I walked by these in the store countless times with little interest. Sure, the packaging is darling but the names (ie: "#C u l8r" and "#tweet me") are kind of obnoxious. What drew me in was Ulta's Buy 1 get one 50% off sale, like always.
I chose the matte red #Tweet Me and the nude pink shimmery #Smooch. #Tweet Me is a gorgeous orangey red color. It's subtle enough for day to day wear. It's one of those "is she wearing lipstick or isn't she?" shades. I love the color and it lasts for hours, even through eating and drinking.
#Smooch is the most perfect nude color ever for my skin tone. It's fairly similar to my natural lip color but it's frosted. My only complaint actually is the shimmer, and not because it's there, it's the fact that it's fairly large so the balm feels grainy. If I'm not rubbing my lips together it's fine but when I do it's just uncomfortable.
This are great little lip balms to throw in your pocket on the go. They're moisturizing and long lasting without being too shiny and never sticky. I'm going to pick up a few more shades next time I go to Ulta.
Thoughts on this product?
Today I have a review of the Cover Girl Lipslicks Smoochies Lip Balm. I walked by these in the store countless times with little interest. Sure, the packaging is darling but the names (ie: "#C u l8r" and "#tweet me") are kind of obnoxious. What drew me in was Ulta's Buy 1 get one 50% off sale, like always.
I chose the matte red #Tweet Me and the nude pink shimmery #Smooch. #Tweet Me is a gorgeous orangey red color. It's subtle enough for day to day wear. It's one of those "is she wearing lipstick or isn't she?" shades. I love the color and it lasts for hours, even through eating and drinking.
#Smooch is the most perfect nude color ever for my skin tone. It's fairly similar to my natural lip color but it's frosted. My only complaint actually is the shimmer, and not because it's there, it's the fact that it's fairly large so the balm feels grainy. If I'm not rubbing my lips together it's fine but when I do it's just uncomfortable.
This are great little lip balms to throw in your pocket on the go. They're moisturizing and long lasting without being too shiny and never sticky. I'm going to pick up a few more shades next time I go to Ulta.
Thoughts on this product?
Sunday, September 1, 2013
Duped the Dior
Can you tell which eye is wearing Diorshow?
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Hello lovelies! Finding a suitable drugstore replacement for the beloved Diorshow mascara has been incredibly difficult. I hated the product myself and had to force myself to wear it to get an idea of the formula. After considering several different mascaras I've decide that the one most like the Dior is the Cover Girl Flamed Out mascara. Funny enough, I don't like that one either. By the way, Dior is on my right eye.
Even though I don't care for this Cover Girl mascara, I still think it's better than the Diorshow. It lengthens and volumizes where the Diorshow only separates and provides a tiny bit of volume. The main difference between the two is the Cover Girl is a wetter formula so I recommend wiping the sides of the brush off before application.
I think one of the main draws to the Diorshow mascara is the big fluffy brush. This type of wand is meant to catch the lashes and build volume from root to tip. The Cover Girl mascara also has a big fluffy wand but it has an hour glass shape to it. I can't think of any other mascara wand that is shaped in this way, but it helps you get into the corners of your eye and catch all the lashes.
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Here's a close up comparison of the two for you. Diorshow retails for $25 and the Cover Girl Flamed Out is $7.99.
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Hello lovelies! Finding a suitable drugstore replacement for the beloved Diorshow mascara has been incredibly difficult. I hated the product myself and had to force myself to wear it to get an idea of the formula. After considering several different mascaras I've decide that the one most like the Dior is the Cover Girl Flamed Out mascara. Funny enough, I don't like that one either. By the way, Dior is on my right eye.
Even though I don't care for this Cover Girl mascara, I still think it's better than the Diorshow. It lengthens and volumizes where the Diorshow only separates and provides a tiny bit of volume. The main difference between the two is the Cover Girl is a wetter formula so I recommend wiping the sides of the brush off before application.
I think one of the main draws to the Diorshow mascara is the big fluffy brush. This type of wand is meant to catch the lashes and build volume from root to tip. The Cover Girl mascara also has a big fluffy wand but it has an hour glass shape to it. I can't think of any other mascara wand that is shaped in this way, but it helps you get into the corners of your eye and catch all the lashes.
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Here's a close up comparison of the two for you. Diorshow retails for $25 and the Cover Girl Flamed Out is $7.99.
Monday, July 22, 2013
"Make Down" Monday
One of my favorite things to do is find dupes for high end makeup products. Now, to be fair, I'm not a fan of the word "dupe". That implies that the products are exactly the same, and let's face it, they won't be.
I grew up a Cover Girl. My favorite go to foundation is still Cover Girl Outlast. Only recently have I been dabbling in the world of high end cosmetics. Like a lot of women, I'm all about the bargain and if I can find something at the drugstore that gives me the same tingly feelings, I'm going to use it.
My beautiful friend Meg has been having similar feelings lately and asked me to give her a "make under". I was tasked with finding her a similar look on a budget. This was the most fun I've had in awhile and I hope she's happy with my recommendations.
If you'd like me to find alternatives for your favorite high-ends, send me an email, find me on facebook or twitter, or message me on KIK and I'll get right to work.
Here are Meg's favorites:
Her Primer: Smashbox Photo Finish $36
My Primer: Rimmel Fix and Perfect ($7.49) or ELF Mineral Primer ($6.00)
Meg doesn't have any special needs from a primer other than prolonging her foundation wear. This makes both the Rimmel and the ELF perfect candidates for her. They both give her a nice smooth canvas to apply her foundation and will keep her looking flawless throughout the day.
Her Foundation: Smashbox Studio Skin 1.1 $42
My Foundation: Revlon Color Stay ($9.99) or Cover Girl Outlast Stay Fabulous ($12.99)
The Smashbox Studio Skin foundation boasts medium to full coverage 15 hours of sweat-free, transfer-proof, humidity-resistant and shine free wear. The Revlon Color Stay says it lasts for 16 hours. I wore this foundation bar hopping in Las Vegas in the middle of summer for about 24 hours and it looked just as flawless the next morning as it did when I first applied. It's a pretty solid full coverage. While the Cover Girl Outlast Stay Fabulous does not give an exact amount of time, in my experience it lasts just as long as the Revlon Color Stay. I constantly find myself reaching for this foundation. The coverage and finish is beautiful and it stays shine free on my super oily skin.
Her Concealer: Makeup Forever Full Cover Concealer $32
My Concealer: Hard Candy Glamoflauge $6.00; Maybelline Instant Age Rewind $8.99
The Makeup Forever Full Cover Concealer is designed to cover up major imperfections such as scars and can also cover tattoos. It is highly pigmented with staying powder. Glamoflauge by Hard Candy does exactly the same thing. It is super thick and creamy but still sits comfortably on the skin. For the under eye area, I'm a big fan of the Maybelline Instant Age Rewind. This is soothing and moisturizing without creasing throughout the day.
Her powder/highlight: Too Faced Absolutely Invisible Candlelight $30
My powder/highlight: Nyx Illuminator in Narcissistic $8.99
This was a difficult one for me as I share her affection for the Too Faced highlighter. The powder is so finely milled it feels like silk on the skin and looks very natural. However, Nyx does a good job of replicating the glowing effect of the Candlelight. It's a touch more on the shimmery side.
Her Blush: Smashbox Blush Rush $24
My Blush: Nyx $5-$15; Maybelline Fit Me $4.99; ELF Studio Blush $3.00
I have yet to find a super special blush, drugstore or not. All of my drugstore favorites have beautiful shade ranges, great pigmentation, and are long wearing. Some of my favorites are Nyx powder in Mocha or Tickled from their cream line. ELF Studio in Candid Coral is a go to. Recently I've become a fan of the ELF baked blushes in Peachy Cheeky, Rich Rose, and Pinktastic. These are shimmery enough they can double as a highlight.
I grew up a Cover Girl. My favorite go to foundation is still Cover Girl Outlast. Only recently have I been dabbling in the world of high end cosmetics. Like a lot of women, I'm all about the bargain and if I can find something at the drugstore that gives me the same tingly feelings, I'm going to use it.
My beautiful friend Meg has been having similar feelings lately and asked me to give her a "make under". I was tasked with finding her a similar look on a budget. This was the most fun I've had in awhile and I hope she's happy with my recommendations.
If you'd like me to find alternatives for your favorite high-ends, send me an email, find me on facebook or twitter, or message me on KIK and I'll get right to work.
Here are Meg's favorites:
Her Primer: Smashbox Photo Finish $36
My Primer: Rimmel Fix and Perfect ($7.49) or ELF Mineral Primer ($6.00)
Meg doesn't have any special needs from a primer other than prolonging her foundation wear. This makes both the Rimmel and the ELF perfect candidates for her. They both give her a nice smooth canvas to apply her foundation and will keep her looking flawless throughout the day.
Her Foundation: Smashbox Studio Skin 1.1 $42
My Foundation: Revlon Color Stay ($9.99) or Cover Girl Outlast Stay Fabulous ($12.99)
The Smashbox Studio Skin foundation boasts medium to full coverage 15 hours of sweat-free, transfer-proof, humidity-resistant and shine free wear. The Revlon Color Stay says it lasts for 16 hours. I wore this foundation bar hopping in Las Vegas in the middle of summer for about 24 hours and it looked just as flawless the next morning as it did when I first applied. It's a pretty solid full coverage. While the Cover Girl Outlast Stay Fabulous does not give an exact amount of time, in my experience it lasts just as long as the Revlon Color Stay. I constantly find myself reaching for this foundation. The coverage and finish is beautiful and it stays shine free on my super oily skin.
Her Concealer: Makeup Forever Full Cover Concealer $32
My Concealer: Hard Candy Glamoflauge $6.00; Maybelline Instant Age Rewind $8.99
The Makeup Forever Full Cover Concealer is designed to cover up major imperfections such as scars and can also cover tattoos. It is highly pigmented with staying powder. Glamoflauge by Hard Candy does exactly the same thing. It is super thick and creamy but still sits comfortably on the skin. For the under eye area, I'm a big fan of the Maybelline Instant Age Rewind. This is soothing and moisturizing without creasing throughout the day.
Her powder/highlight: Too Faced Absolutely Invisible Candlelight $30
My powder/highlight: Nyx Illuminator in Narcissistic $8.99
This was a difficult one for me as I share her affection for the Too Faced highlighter. The powder is so finely milled it feels like silk on the skin and looks very natural. However, Nyx does a good job of replicating the glowing effect of the Candlelight. It's a touch more on the shimmery side.
Her Blush: Smashbox Blush Rush $24
My Blush: Nyx $5-$15; Maybelline Fit Me $4.99; ELF Studio Blush $3.00
I have yet to find a super special blush, drugstore or not. All of my drugstore favorites have beautiful shade ranges, great pigmentation, and are long wearing. Some of my favorites are Nyx powder in Mocha or Tickled from their cream line. ELF Studio in Candid Coral is a go to. Recently I've become a fan of the ELF baked blushes in Peachy Cheeky, Rich Rose, and Pinktastic. These are shimmery enough they can double as a highlight.
Her Mascara: Blinc $26
My Mascara: L'Oreal Double Extend $9.99
Meg has very sensitive eyes so any mascara that runs or smudges will not work for her. Blinc is a tubing mascara so instead of simply painting pigment on her natural lashes, it encases them. It will not budge, smudge, run or move until she removes it. Even then it will pull off with the tube in tact. Not many drugstore mascaras will do this. L'Oreal Double Extend is the only one I know of currently on the market.
Her eyeliner: Smashbox Limitless Eyeliner $19
My eyeliner: Rimmel London Soft Kohl Kajal Pencil $3.99
These Rimmel Kohl pencils are the only drugstore ones I've found that don't smudge or fade as the day goes on. I haven't tried the Scandaleyes ones yet, but if they're like these they'll be fantastic.
Lips: Nyx Buttergloss $4.99; Rimmel Lasting Finish $2.49; Maybelline Vivids $7.49; NYC 8HR City Proof Gloss $3.49
Meg was looking for lip product recommendations in general. She wanted to venture into reds. The Nyx Butterglosses are highly pigmented glosses from nude pink to orange red. I almost exclusively wear these now. They're very comfortable, moisturizing and not sticky. Rimmel Lasting Finish hosts my favorite red lipstick in the Kate Moss Collection shade 06. Maybelline Color Sensational Vivids collection is gorgeous. The shades are eye catching.
Do you have any alternatives for these high end products? Anything you want me to research? Let me know!
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