Ok, so let me go on record and say that this is the last foundation review I'll be doing for a bit!! ;) ...maybe.
If you've been following me over the past few months, you've probably noticed that I've gone a bit foundation-crazy. While I'm happy to report that I've got a great little foundation collection going, I'm even happier to report that they're all pretty great. *I'm planning a little foundation "round up" soon comparing and ranking all of the ones I have and showing my collection, so stay tuned for that update! So this foundation review is all about the Dior Star foundation. Super unique. Super awesome. Basically, it's my favorite foundation I currently own.
To see all the details about this stuff (seriously, everything you'd need to know from the best tools that work best with it, to a full demo of how I like to apply it), check out my full review video below!
So have you all tried this stuff?? What are your thoughts??
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I know, I know... The foundation kick I'm on continues (spoiler alert...It's only going to get worse in the coming weeks). BUT, out of all my latest discoveries, this may be the best. I could go on and on about it and make this post super wordy and lengthy (restrain yourself, Tiffany... restrain yourself...). So feel free to watch the video below for all the details and a demo to see exactly how the stuff actually covers and works.
Or, I can hit the high points for ya below if you don't have time to watch (definitely leaving out quite a bit that is covered in the video, but you get the idea).
PROS:
amazing coverage
doesn't leave any greasy residue and really "sets" to your skin
holds up super well on oily skin
versatile (can be used as a primer under foundation for more coverage, or on it's own)
feels clean and light
natural-looking
good ingredients and a good SPF
self-adjusting shades
a little goes a very long way
CONS:
I have to mix 2 shades to get my perfect shade (fair-light and light-medium)
only 3 shades to choose from (they're VERY different, hence mixing two)
So without saying, you can probably tell I love the stuff. It's definitely been my go-to product for weeks now. I like to replace my skincare in the morning with it (instead of using moisturizer/spf, I use this) and it perfects my skin enough to where I don't feel like I have to apply a ton of makeup afterward, or at all. Most of the time, I'll apply my foundation over it and that works out great as well. Since it's not heavy at all and feels very "set" and, to me, almost primer-like, it works beautifully like this.
So have any of you guys tried this one?? What are your thoughts??
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I'm on a bit of a foundation kick lately (you may have noticed...). SO many new ones to try!
I have a bit of a love/hate relationship with pressed powder foundations. I have oily skin, so if the formula is right, they can be a lifesaver for combatting shine and keeping my skin looking matte and fresh throughout the day. They're also super easy and convenient.
However, certain formulas can look a bit cakey, settle into lines, and dry out your skin like nobody's business.
Seriously, nobody has any business dealing with those types of problems when you're spending a lot on a makeup product.
So I decided to give this one a go after reading all of its seemingly miraculous claims of a "rose petal matte finish" (Who doesn't think that sounds good?), not settling into lines or drying out skin, medium-full buildable coverage, and probably my favorite part, the sweet cocoa powder scent.
I use shade "light", which is a pretty perfect match for me. When I first opened the packaging and smelled the chocolate (exactly like that of the Chocolate Bar palette or their cocoa powder-infused bronzers if you're familiar), I got a little woozy... Good woozy.
But I'm a skeptic where powder foundations are concerned so I gave it a good go for a few weeks and tested it in a variety of conditions (applying it lightly vs. heavily, applying it on super humid and hot days, touching up vs. not touching up all day, using certain concealers with it, primers, CC creams, you name it...) and think I've found the application method that works perfectly for me at this point.
As I've mentioned, I do have some skin issues going on right now (nothing major, but a bit more hormonal breaking out than usual due to my pregnancy), so I feel like it's the perfect time to really put some of these foundations to the test. We all know that anyone with perfect skin can pretty much make any foundation work for them, but sometimes it's best to really put the stuff to the test and see how it works with breakouts, discoloration, and even all of this southern heat and humidity we've been experiencing in my neck of the woods lately.
While I did a complete video review of this stuff (seriously, it's pretty thorough), and a demo showing you exactly how I've been using it lately in the way that works best for me (video at bottom of post), I'll go ahead and hit some of the high points and final thoughts...
First of all, it really lives up to all the claims it makes. It indeed does not settle into fine lines, look cakey, or dry out your skin, which is often my biggest complaint with pressed powder foundations. The finish IS beautiful. The whole "matte rose petal finish" description is pretty spot-on. I've also found that the coverage is above average for a powder foundation like this, and indeed can be built up (and built up quickly). To me, that is so important. While I like the actual results of the loose mineral foundations I've reviewed recently, I really get impatient working with the stuff for so long. All the building up of small amounts and blending and building and blending... It can suck up some serious time in your routine. This stuff is great because with the right brush (I detail all of my favorites in the video/demo), you can seriously pile the stuff on (not the best description for makeup application...), blend, and you're good to go.
For me right now, with all the discoloration I've got going on, I do have to add some concealer (and I even like to start with a CC cream as my primer step beforehand just to start off with a bit of coverage, however, when all that goes away and my skin is back to normal, this foundation will be even easier, because I don't think I'll need to add so much concealer to it. I find that it covers typical unevenness and discoloration pretty well on it's own.
Whew. So those are some of my main thoughts on this stuff. To seriously get every little detail (and of course, the demo/tutorial), check out my complete video below!
Let's face it, we all need a go-to makeup look. I'm finding that a variation of this look is definitely mine. I love my makeup to look sexy, flattering, a little smokey... You definitely can't go wrong with that combo, in my opinion! So today I decided to just turn the camera on and go for it. *Be prepared for a lot of details in this one... I left NOTHING out! Seriously, this is my complete current makeup routine, start to finish for when I want to go for something a little sexier. This particular variation involves a bit of bronze, peach, and plum. One of my favorite eye shadow combos. I hope you all love it!
I have been on a little foundation-testing/reviewing roll lately. So I'm back today with yet another... However, this one is so so very different. In this video, I demo a foundation I've loved for quite a while now (and somehow never reviewed or demo-ed). It's the Tarte Amazonian Clay 12 hour Full Coverage foundation. And it is glorious.
First of all, if you've been following my beauty adventures of late, you've seen that I went a little mineral-makeup-crazy for a while with Bare Minerals and the Tarte Airbrush Foundation. Both great, but to me, there's just nothing that compares to a great liquid. Lately, this Tarte liquid is at the top of my list. It's just so easy and fast to apply and gives me the most natural, perfected look.
So I figured the best way to explain my thoughts on this foundation, from the best application method, to other products that work well with it, would be to compile a new little "current foundation routine" video. Be sure to check it out below, and I hope you enjoy it!
Happy Monday, Loves! I hope all of you had a wonderful weekend!
I have been really in to trying loose mineral foundations lately. Since Tarte is one of my favorite makeup brands (I'm IN LOVE with the Amazonian Clay Full Coverage liquid), I thought the Amazonian Clay Airbrush Foundation would work great with my skin too.
Well, it does... But it's far more time-consuming and a little harder to achieve a full-coverage look when you're dealing with breakouts and uneven skin tone, as I have been lately coming out of my first trimester of pregnancy (hello hormones). But there are definitely pros as well. It works beautifully on oily/combination skin and the finish is great! Oh and the packaging is pretty awesome.
Ok, ok, I know that verdict is a little vague for me... We all know I love a detailed review. So I created a full, in-depth review video below as well as a complete tutorial demo-ing this foundation in an everyday foundation routine. The application method and tools you use can completely make or break this foundation, so a video is the only way to go. I hope you enjoy it!
I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! This weekend I spent some quality time with my Bestie, which (of course) included cupcakes, girl talk, and lots o' shopping.
drool... Oh, if Sprinkles delivered... Wait a second, do they deliver?? I may need to look in to that.
But back to the shopping part... I picked up some awesome new beauty goodies at Sephora and Neiman's that I'm so excited to share with you guys! I also grabbed a few new clothing items as well that I will be sharing in an upcoming video this week. Stay tuned. ;)
Check out the video below for all the beauty goodies! I hope you enjoy it!
Especially a beauty survival kit. We've all been there. Out and about, feeling great...
...and then you look in the mirror to find some not so nice makeup issues going on. Womp womp. Happens to all of us.
To me, it's essential to have a little survival kit that doesn't take up much space, but contains everything you'd need to fix any makeup "womp womps" you may have. It's especially essential when you like to wear makeup, but live somewhere like I do that gets super hot and humid in the Summer time... Recipe for disaster right there.
So I like having this little "survival kit" with me full of little amazing products that can fix most makeup issues that can occur. Check out the video for all the details on my little kit of quick fixes and let me know what you keep in your little on-the-go kit! What are your must-haves for a kit like this??
So today's video is a bit of a mash-up combo of a little bit of this and that. A little Sephora haul, a little Lush haul, and a full review of the Benefit They're Real Push Up Liner.
To see all the details about this product (and the new goodies I picked up), check out my new video below!
But before you head off to enjoy the weekend, tell me... What did YOU think of the Benefit They're Real Push Up Liner?? I'm curious...
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False lashes are SO fun. Whether you go for a more intense, dramatic effect, or if you just like to reach for the natural-looking ones, the trick is getting the application right. You can apply the longest, most fluttery lashes and still get a look that doesn't scream "HEY everyone! I'm wearing false lashes!!"
"...you can totally tell because they're applied all wrong." We've all been there. No shame. So I wanted to share some tips so that you can have no fear of looking "fake" and wear your falsies proudly.
Funny enough, it's not just about how you apply the actual lashes. The way you do your actual eye makeup, brows, etc. can all actually be the most important factor. Seriously.
So check out my video tutorial below and wear your falsies like a pro!
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So what are your favorite falsies?? Any of your special tips to share with us??
There's something magical about going inside a Sephora on an early morning... No crowds, just lots of makeup-y wandering. For me, it was even more magical because I rarely actually shop inside the store. Most of the time I order online. I'm definitely not as much of an in-store shopper as I used to be (anywhere, really). Plus, it had been a while since I had actually shopped there, period. And I found some extra-awesome and amazing stuff.
Ok, you get it... Lots of magic happening.
Want to see what all I got?? Check out all the details in my new video below!
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What about you guys?? Any new and awesome Sephora finds lately?? Let me know what you're loving!
I was so surprised how much I love the shades I have!
I've explained this before when I receive MAC collections to share with you all... Basically sometimes I receive the whole collection, sometimes I get just bits and pieces.
This time I received only part of the collection, but the shades I have are a good representation of the collection and what to expect! To see more of the products in this collection, check them all out here.
right: VENOMOUS VIOLET (ONLINE EXCLUSIVE) deep berry
I'm a huge fan of Sheen Supreme Lipsticks. I love the formula, the payoff, the shine... everything about them. These shades are no exception. I love how Sheen Supremes just always work. No matter how vibrant the shade, they're always somehow wearable. Both of these shades are beautiful. LUST EXTRACT is especially beautiful. Definitely a color I can see myself wearing a lot. VENOMOUS VIOLET is one of those that looks terrifying in the tube, but actually wears quite pretty. The issue with this shade is that it may not work on all skin tones. At first I thought this could be another version of Clinique's Black Honey. You know, the lipstick that looks black but transfers as a beautiful berry? This one is a little less berry and more violet. So while I would usually recommend trying before you buy, this one is an online exclusive, so if you think it could work, you'll have to take a chance! It's really unique.
It seems that most of the shadows in this collection have a sheen/frost to them. These aren't the most pigmented shades, but the shades themselves are gorgeous. They would work nicely for a nice wash of vibrant color on their own, or even more vibrant with a matching base. One word of warning... While I mentioned these swatched pretty sheer, the BLOOMING MAD shade is especially sheer and much different than how you'd expect it to transfer based on how bright it appears in the pan. So just keep in mind that while it's a beautiful shade, it is sheer, which for some looks can be nice.
This blush is very pigmented and swatches exactly as described... It is a beautiful peachy bronze with a lot of shimmer. This would be gorgeous on darker skin tones. However, for more fair gals, you could definitely pull it off by applying it with a lighter hand for a pretty summer-y glow.
While both of these are gorgeous, COPPERTHORN really stands out, both in color and formula. It is so pigmented, so you don't have to keep building and layering to achieve that gorgeous, opaque bronze. NIGHTSHADE is a gorgeous, shimmering plum that while gorgeous, requires a bit of a heavier hand and maybe a few layers to build to the color swatched.
So what do you all think?? Will you be picking any of these up? What are your favorites from this collection?
Happy Friday, Loves! Today I wanted to share with you all my current, absolute favorite way to wear my makeup. If you've watched any of my recent videos, this is very similar to that look I've been wearing (using all the same products). I had a lot of requests to do a tutorial for it, so here we are!
The look is so versatile and wearable anywhere, day or night, yet is super put-together and fun. It's one of those looks that will drive compliments wherever you go. Well, definitely because it looks good, but I think mostly because it's one of those makeup looks that everyone wants to achieve. The colors are natural, the shades are all blended nicely, but this look is more than that. It's all about the placement in the crease and layering shades in a way where they "blend" themselves. I love to share these types of looks because I think everyone can appreciate it. To me, this is definitely one of those looks that everyone should know how to do, because it always works and looks amazing!
The look itself is actually quite easy! To see exactly how I get this "Naturally Pretty" look, check out the full video tutorial below!
Hello and Happy Monday, Loves! I hope you all had the best weekend! So last week I started noticing that my little "empties" basket was literally running over. Yup, we're going through my trash.
I make it a point to toss any used-up beauty products (makeup, skin care, bath products, hair stuff, etc.) in this little cute bin at the bottom of our linen closet. That way when it fills up, I can do an "Empties" video like this and do a ton of collective reviews of things you may have seen me purchase or talk about.
Like I always say in these type of videos and posts, these are some of my favorite (and most useful) types of videos. I feel like once someone has used up an entire product, they can usually provide a better and more thorough review.
So that's what we're doing today! Going through my "trash" and reviewing some beauty products, good and bad. Which ones do I think are worth repurchasing? Which ones are total crap? Check out the video below for all the details!!
So last we left off in this little beauty adventure of ours, we were discussing our favorite MAC lipsticks. I shared with you all my top 15 picks (check out the video here if you missed it), and sort of left you hanging with the mention of my favorite gloss picks.
Well today's video has got you covered! Check it out for all my absolute best picks where MAC Lipglass, Lustreglass, Plushglass, and Cremesheen Glasses are concerned.
As promised, here are the photos of the swatches I shared in the video...
(left-right) Morning Glory lustreglass, Instant Gold lustreglass, Star Nova lustreglass, Love Nectar lustreglass, Oyster Girl lipglass, Bait lipglass
(left-right) Underage lipglass, Saint Germain lipglass, Confetti plushglass,
Nectarsweet cremesheen glass (LE), Electric Fuchsia lipglass (LE),
Dervish lip pencil
So many of you shared your favorite MAC lipsticks with me when we discussed lipsticks in the last video... I added a few of your suggestions to my list! So tell me, what are YOUR favorite MAC glosses??
Happy Monday, Loves! So this is a video I've been meaning to share for a while now. I actually think I've done versions of these in the past where I've shared either top lip products in general or favorite groups of color-specific MAC shades.
Well this time, I really wanted to stay true to the shades I reach for most often from my favorite lipstick brand. I didn't stick to any particular formulas, color groups, or any other specific categories. I just grabbed the ones that I could definitely be happy with if I had no other lipstick shades.
These are my absolute best of the best!
So for more info on each shade, check out the video below!
As promised, here are some photo swatches of the colors!
(left-right) Secret Lover, High Tea, Viva Glam V, Snob, MAC Red, Supreme Style (Sheen Supreme), A Rose Romance *Limited Edition, not currently available*, Be Fabulous (Mineralize Rich)
So what are YOUR all-time favorite MAC lipstick shades? If you're curious about any particular shades or want to pick some up for yourself, shop the post below!
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