Tag: face

LORAC Perfectly Lit Oil-Free Luminizing Powder

Okay, I admit when I saw this product, I thought it was eyeshadow! Because I tend to only use a base eyeshadow and great liner, I went ahead and put the Spotlight shade all over my lids. To my glee, it look fabulous! It actually stayed on the whole night and I got compliments from my friends on my eye makeup. But next time around, I did use the product as directed. It did brighten and even my complexion, and the result was a shimmery glow. I would use it, in this way, for special occasions. My fortunate accident, although, led me to a new favorite “eyeshadow”.

MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Invisible Cover Foundation

I love having my makeup done professionally, so it wasn’t a hard sell when the bride asked if we wanted an artist to help the bridesmaids before her wedding. But I was unexpectedly impressed when the artist turned to MAKE UP FOR EVER. She used HD Invisible Cover Foundation. The pictures turned out flawless. According to Sephora.com, “this foundation creates a soft-focus effect, which is designed to meet the coverage concerns of those in the spotlight. It leaves your complexion with such a flawless finish, it can withstand bright or harsh lighting.” And I can say honestly, we did not look like we had a ton of makeup on. It was, in fact, invisible in the photography. It lasted all night and was sweat-proof during the steamy ceremony.

L’Oreal Studio Secrets Magic Perfecting Base

I am not usually one for primers and other peripheral steps in the makeup process. But a recent reading of a review for Studio Secrets Base made me want to run out and buy it right away. I am always plagued by the dark under eye circles. I have loved both La Mer and Chantecaille concealers. By adding the base under by eyes first, my skin was smoother. Concealer stayed on longer and looked more natural. For a drugstore product, Studio Secrets Base really performs. I am making room on my upcoming trip in my paired down makeup bag for it as my new “must have”.