Product Review ~ Maybelline Dream Liquid Mousse

Hey Y'all!
I was talking to a friend yesterday (Hi, Anya *waves*) and she was telling me that I need to break out of my department store foundation box and review some drugstore brands because she actually reads this blog and values my opinion. I'm not really in the market for a new foundation as I'm content with my MUFE HD Foundation (#185) and MAC MSF Foundation (NW50).                                                                                                                                                                             They work, I like them and they match me. I wont lie.. It's hard out here for an end of the brown color spectrum girl to find a good foundation match. >_< The hunt for a good match leaves me feeling stank and defeated sometimes.

I was in Ulta today, looking for a toner because I can't run to Korea to get more of my beloved 3W Clinic Olive Toner ran out *cries*, when I remembered to take a look at the foundations. I tend to be more hesitant when it comes to buying drugstore foundations because if they don't match I get frustrated because the stores usually don't have testers. >_< Seriously, do you hear me drugstores, get some FREAKIN' testers!!! Real testers not that stupid clear plastic film that you hold up to your face! I want to "try before I buy".
I decided to try the Dream Liquid Mousse because it promises an "Airbrush Finish" and if I can look airbrushed in life I'm down. I also choose this one because they actually had a dark shade in stock. Cocoa Dark #3. I made sure that if it wasn't a match that it was returnable and the sales associate said yes.

*sorry that swatch really sucks.....

What Maybelline Claims

• Air-whipped liquid provides perfecting coverage for 100% poreless skin


• Ideal for normal skin


• Oil-free, fragrance-free,  Dermatologist-tested, allergy-tested, non-comedogenic – won’t clog pores, safe for sensitive skin

Pros

It's turned out to be a great match.

In my opinion it's lighter than my MAC MSF and MUFE perfect for the warmer weather.

Price $7.99 at ULTA

Cons

I still had pores. Maybelline is really reaching by claiming 100% poreless skin.

I would feel more comfortable using MAC or MUFE if I was doing my face for photography reasons.

I'm obsessed with pores now..

 

Rating: Out of 5 ♥’s I give this product-♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

I still have pores & a mean stank face...

What is your favorite drugstore brand foundation? Seriously, I want to know.




Luv Y'all!!

Mean It!

XoXo

Product Review- Bare Minerals Starter Kit (Deep)

Hi Y'all!!! I'm posting from HOME! Well I guess it isn't 'home' anymore... It's my parents house!!  It's sooo cold in the Northeast, it's like 20 degrees..
I know I'm like so 5 years late but the Bare Minerals Starter Kit has been staring at me for a while and I had a gift card & a coupon and I decided to grab it.  I've tried other mineral foundation before but I have the hardest time finding one that matches my complexion.  I'm a NW50. I acutally let the Sephora SA color match me and it looked good in the store. The kit comes with two different foundation shades.  My matching shade was Golden Deep.  The SA said that in the summer I may need to use the Deepest Deep.

Bare Minerals Get Started 8-Piece Kit ($60 Sephora) 

What's Inside?

The Starter kit also came with a step-by-step booklet, 0.5oz Prime Time Foundation Primer and a DVD (didn't watch it yet, I'm sure it's the same as the infomercial....

Step 1

Start off with a clean face & moisturize. Then prime your skin either with the Prime Time or whatever brand of foundation primer you like.

Step 2

Step 3

 

Step 4

 

 Excuse the semi-naked face!  I started playing with this stuff at like 3am... I got lazy and didn't feel like doing my eyes....

I'm not sure how I feel about this kit..... I've used it three times and the finished look doesn't "wow" me.  It does it's job and has ok coverage. It doesn't give me the 'glow' that I get with my MAC.  I'm also kinda lazy.... There's too many steps... Prep....  Foundation....Warmth... & Veil....  Then all that pouring....swirling... tapping & buffing.... I spend more time working on my eyes and playing with eyeshadow..... By the time I get to my foundation I just wanna prep and then slap it on & set it and be done.. Maybe with more use all the steps wont seem as tedious....  I really like the brushes! They are super soft and easy to handle so if anything I have 3 new brushes that I really like!

So I give this product......

2/5 ♥♥

Luv Y'all!

   Mean It!