I was going to call this Makeup Haul but these are the 4 things that I buy every other month, so makeup favorites was more appropriate. So how about a review or 4?
Some of you are going to think I'm crazy but I wear two different foundations for two different reasons. lol I apply the NYX Stay Matte But Not Flat foundation first but only in places where my skin is red. It's great for covering up redness without having to cake the stuff on. I like a medium coverage foundation so you can still see through it to some of my skin which is why I use the Maybelline Dream Satin Liquid #30 on top of the NYX foundation. I like a medium coverage foundation that has pink undertones and this one has the exact right color for my face and you can see my freckles peeking through it. But using both of these foundations cover the redness on my face as well as making my skin all one color with pink undertones so I look like I got a little sun. That's what works for me, you might use something different.
My next favorite thing is the Revlon Colorstay black eyeliner. It has a twist up top so you don't have to sharpen it but if you like a sharper point it comes with a built in sharpener and smudger. It's soft and glides on so smoothly. It's the best one I've found and I've tried a lot of them.
Last but not least is my favorite Finishing Powder. I had been using a Maybelline powder until I found this NYX Mineral Matte Finishing Powder in light/medium. It's even more finely milled than some of the other loose powders I've used but what I really like is it keeps me from looking oily. I can use a fluffy brush to put this on in the morning and not have to re-apply it at all during the day and I don't get oily in my t-zone at all. This is the first powder that I've found that will do that and so once I started using it, I've stuck with it because it works so well.
I use a lot of drugstore brands because I see no reason to pay $30 for a foundation or $40 for a powder when you can find great priced products elsewhere. I buy most of my makeup either from ELF, Walmart, ULTA or Amazon. The prices are just as good as going to the store and I don't have to leave my apartment.
Here's the prices for the products when I bought them from Amazon.
NYX Foundation $ 7.50
Maybelline Dream Satin Liquid Foundation $7.67
NYX Finishing Powder $5.99
Revlon Colorstay pencil $3.51
You are much more dedicated (less lazy) than I am.
ReplyDeleteMoisturiser is my limit.
I just like playing with makeup.
DeleteThose are some really great prices, and I'm a fan of eyeliners too. Hugs, RO
ReplyDeleteThat's a really good eyeliner.
DeleteSure some good price points indeed.
ReplyDeleteThe prices are really good. Best I've found anywhere.
DeleteLovely items☺
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteThose are really good prices, Mary! I use Almay foundation, powder and eye liner, as well as eye shadow. I can get the best price on amazon, plus amazon continues to carry the colors, etc. that I like but can't find anymore at drugstores and Walmart.
ReplyDeleteAmazon does have good prices and easy to find items most times. I end up using gift cards on amazon to get all my stuff.
DeleteYour two foundations application makes sense to me. Everyone's skin is so different that you have to get creative getting the best look for your make-up. :)
ReplyDeleteYeah I found a good way to do it for me.
DeleteYou can never ever go wrong with NYX. I love that brand to pieces!
ReplyDeleteOh definitely me too.
DeleteI don't really have a favorite makeup. I don't wear enough to care anymore. Someday I won't be as lazy and use more again.
ReplyDeleteI stopped wearing some for a few years and then got back into it.
DeleteI'd assume most women stick to a few favs.
ReplyDeleteYeah I would think so.
DeleteI'm lucky that my skin is clear and complexion even so I only need to use a tinted moisturiser to perk me up a little plus a little concealer under the eyes when I don't get enough sleep!
ReplyDeleteMascara, eyeliner and tinted lip balm and I'm done.
Very low maintenance. :)
Hey, whatever makes you feel good is what's right for you. Everyone is going to be different in what they use. I like messing around with new stuff.
DeleteI love the NYX brand. High quality at a reasonable price. I'll have to try that Revlon liner. I've been using a gel and it's starting to dry up on me. Thanks for the review!
ReplyDeleteI love NYX too. I use a bunch of their products.
DeleteHooray for getting goodies you like!
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteI haven't tried NYX foundation, but I like Maybelline FitMe for my skin. I tried Revlon last summer and their foundations have a bit of sparkle in them when the sun hits, and I don't like that. I splurged on Shape Tape when I was able to get it for $23 early last winter, though I don't see what the fuss was all about. I'll stick with my $10 Maybelline instead.
ReplyDeleteI have a sample of Tarte Base tape and frankly I don't know what the fuss is either.
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