Covergirl "Outlast Stay Fabulous 3 in 1 Foundation"

 

I have been eyeing this product for a while now. It has been out since the summer, and I have seen several reviews already. ALL of the reviews have been extremely positive. It retails around $8-10 depending on where you go. I got mine at Target because they had it on sale for $7. I have combination skin and it is difficult to keep foundation on all day without it sliding off on my forehead and nose area but I have been trying it out for about a week now, and I am pretty impressed with this product.

 

 

 

Above is a picture of what the foundation looked like on first thing in the morning, which is about 7:30 am. I used Physician's Formula "Youth Boosting Powder in Translucent" to set everything. It has a shimmer to it, which is why my skin doesn't look matte (I like some dimension to my face)

Above is the picture I took around 6:00 pm that same day. I think that I look a little bit more oily which is normal for me, but I never had to retouch during the day. Normally the oil is so out of control I have to blot a few times in the work day. The thing I was most impressed by was how well my blushed stayed on over the foundation. Normally I would give credit to the blush, but I wasn't wearing anything that had particularly good staying power, and I had worn it before and at the end of the day, my highlight looked more like oil and the color was faded.

 

 

My main complaint about this foundation is that I think I got a color that was a shade too light, but that is more my fault than the product.

 

The pros are the coverage, the fact that it has a pump, and the consistency. It is so easy to apply. Most fuller coverage foundations dry very quickly which causes you to pay more attention and take time while doing make up in the morning (ain't nobody got time for that lol). This is simple, dot on the face, blend in with a brush, done. You could even use your fingers if you wanted.

 

Final verdict: If you have oily skin and you struggle with finding a matte foundation at the drugstore that lives up to its claims, look no further. If you have dry skin, I would probably steer clear, and try something like Loreal Lumi.

     

Lorac Pro Set at ULTA!!!!!!

 

Yes, I broke down and bought this... but only because it was a great deal.... and my curiosity got the best of me.

 

If you don't know, this is the LORAC Pro Palette. It has 16 shadows with the top row all being completely matte, and bottom is shimmers.

 

The palette alone normally retails for $42, but I was at ULTA last weekend, and I saw this. You get the palette, a primer, and a full sized eyeliner, all for $39, so I had to grab it. It is an exclusive set from ULTA and is available in a limited quantity.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I decided to do a rusted coppery look today at work, and I LOVE THIS PALETTE and its shadows. They are so creamy and so buttery. I want to play with it a little more before I do an in-depth review, but I am so happy I purchased this. I think I have swatched/ used all of the shadows except for the gray color, "Slate". I have tried the primer, and it works wonderfully for keeping eye shadows on ALL day.

 

The eyeliner in this set is AMAZING. It is a similar applicator to my Physician's Formula Eye Booster, but it is so much blacker and smoother, not to mention a bit more precise.

 

I can't wait to play with this set a little more and possibly post a look using it.

 

Let me know if you are interested in a full review of this set including swatches of everything.

 

 

 

 

 

 

*This is just a reminder: I purchase everything you see her with my own money. I am not sponsored by any third party, and all thoughts or opinions about a product are my own.



Current Favorite: Mascara

 

I already have an extensive review of one of these products, but I have been pairing it with another mascara lately, and absolutely loving the combo.

 

In the picture above, we have Physician's Formula "Fake-Out" Mascara on the left, and on the right is NYX's "Pin-Up Tease" Mascara.

 

"Fake Out" is a perfect dry-ish formula which doesn't clump lashes together. I apply this mascara first and top it with the "Pin-Up Tease" mascara which is a little more wet, but it helps curl the lashes as well as give a little more volume.

 

The picture above illustrates the layering method I described earlier. I don't even have to curl my lashes to get this kind of lift! It separates, lifts and gives volume wonderfully. The "Pin-up Tease" works well on its own, but I really like the combo of the two.

I purchased the NYX mascara from Target because they are finally carrying the brand... yay! I think it was around $7 which is an average to low price for drugstore mascara.

 

I definitely recommend that you try it out if you have issues with droopy lashes, or mascara running or smudging throughout the day. I have neither of these issues, but I realized that even though the NYX mascara is not waterproof, it is very long lasting which helps when it comes to keeping curl.

 

Let me know your thoughts if you decide to try this product!