Review on 3 Drugstore Foundations

Hey everyone! I wanted to write a post on my thoughts and feelings on 3 different foundations from the drugstore. I absolutely love affordable products and wanted to let you know if each one is worth your hard earned coins or not!

Rimmel Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation in 103 True Ivory ($9 ) - This is a product that I purchased on sale at Wal-Mart for $8 and although they didn't have the shade Light Ivory in-stock, I purchased True Ivory and it still works well for me. This is a mousse consistency and I love mixing it in with my Urban Decay All Nighter Foundation to get a flawless finish to my skin! I bought this because I have oily skin and anything that claims to help with the shine, I am automatically drawn to! This did in-fact help control my oils throughout the day to a certain extent. There are 7 shades and they also have a primer to go along with this foundation which I haven't tried out yet. If you are wondering, this is definitely a full coverage foundation, it is build able, I apply mine with a beauty blender and a little bit goes a long way!

COVERGIRL truBlend Liquid Makeup in l5 Creamy Natural ($10-$12) - I was actually sent this product to review and it is overall not a bad product. It is not one of my favourites however but I prefer it over the COVERGIRL 3-in-1 Foundation which I actually ended up returning because it didn't work out well for me. It also oxidized like crazy and I was looking like an Oompa Loompa during my shift. I digress, this foundation is a little bit too dark for me right now but I mix it in with another one to even my complexion out. They have an excellent shade range as they have 21 shades to choose from and for some, this can be a great every day foundation to wear to go to work or school. 

Since I have oily skin, I can't use this foundation alone and that's why I need to mix it with another one. My face gets way too oily and looks super greasy when I wear this product alone even when using other oil-control products. I feel like this product would be best suited for people with dry skin because the oils on my face really break-up the product and it ends up looking terrible throughout the day on me. I like that it does come with a pump and I would say that this is a light to medium coverage foundation because you can sheer it out or build up the coverage to your liking.

COVERGIRL Ready, Set Gorgeous Powder Foundation in 105-110 Fair ($8) - I was able to purchase mine at Wal-Mart on sale for $7 and I had a coupon for an additional $2 off which worked out well! I was in Rexall a few weeks ago and was originally going to purchase this compact, but I ended up putting it back on the rack (which I ended up regretting doing.) That's why when I seen this on Rollback, I didn't think twice about buying it! There are only 5 shades available though and I purchased this for days where I want a more full coverage look. I would go ahead and add this on top of my foundation to give me extra coverage to ensure that none of my freckles are peaking through. I haven't used a powder foundation in about 2-3 years and I honestly miss using one! 

It can also be used to quickly give yourself some coverage in the morning or you can slip it into your purse to use to touch-up throughout the day! It does come with a small makeup sponge and keep in mind that this is a small compact, you are only getting 10.5g/.37 oz of product in the pan. It does come with a mirror that I probably won't even use and this is a light to medium coverage product perfect for oily skinned ladies! Be sure not to use too much or be heavy handed with this because your face can start to look cakey throughout the day! I really want to try-out the foundation from the same line so let me know if you have tried it out and what you thought about it in the comments down below!

I also have an entire dedicated review on the Maybelline Fit Me Foundation that you can check-out which is another great foundation from the drugstore!

Until next time,

STAY CLASSY

Berrz

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Simple Everyday Winter Makeup

Hey everyone! I wanted to share with you an easy, go-to look that I have been wearing on most days! It only takes a few minutes and your skin will definitely be looking more luminous if you decide to try this out!

I have been using a hydrating cream that smells like roses that is from Fresh to give my skin the moisture that it has been lacking! It is pretty dry and very cold where I live therefore, I like to add some luminosity to my dull skin in the winter time. I also like to add some colour back into my face with bronzer and blush!

Products:
Fresh Rose Deep Hydration Face Cream
Skindinavia The Makeup Finishing Spray (Oil-Control)
Becca Backlight Priming Filter
Maybelline Master Conceal Camouflaging Concealer in #20 Light
It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Illumination Full Coverage Anti-Aging Waterproof Concealer in Tan
ELF Pressed Translucent Powder
Pur Minerals Mineral Glow Powder
Sleek Blush in Pomegranate
ColourPop Super Shock Cheek in Wisp
Estee Lauder Sumptuous Extreme Lash Multiplying Volume Mascara in 01 Extreme Black
Rimmel Scandal Eyes Waterproof Kohl Kajal in 005 Nude
Maybelline Brow Precise Micro Pencil in Deep Brown

To top off the look, I used #930 Truffle Tease Lipstick by Maybelline which is a great nude colour!

Until next time,

STAY CLASSY

Berrz

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June Empties | 2016

Hey everyone! Welcome to another edition of empties! As always, you can see all the products that I have used up for that month as well as my thoughts on each one!

Face

Bioré Deep Cleansing Charcoal Pore Strips (8 Count) - This get the job done but they are messy and leave a back residue on my nose. I prefer the white coloured strips.

Hair

Big Sexy Hair Root Pump - This is a 'volumizing spray mousse' that I picked up a while back in Buffalo. I enjoyed using it and it doesn’t leave any greasy or white residue which I appreciate. I definitely would consider purchasing the full sized version.

Body

Shea Moisture African Black Soap with Shea Butter - I have heard a lot of talk about this brand and was excited to come across it when I was in NYC! I wanted to specifically try the African Black Soap because I have psoriasis and that is what it targets along with: eczema, acne, oily skin and other skin problems. It is messy to use in the shower because pieces of the soap that got wet tend to fall off. I purchased the largest size at Ricky’s for $6.99. I have found it to dry out my psoriasis which is one step in the right direction to clearing my psoriasis! It also mentions on the packaging that there is not any of the following: parabens, phthalates, parrafin, gluten, propylene glycol, mineral oil, synthetic fragrance, no animal testing, PABA, synthetic color, DEA, sulfates and it is cruelty free. I am interested in trying out other products from their line! Maybe not in a solid form next time.

Satin Care Ultra Sensitive Irritation Defense Shave Gel - It is free from dyes and it is fragrance free. I do not have sensitive skin but wanted to try it out anyway. I can’t speak to all the claims because like I said, I have normal skin that is not sensitive but it was gentle on the skin. I would not repurchase because it did not benefit me tremendously and I like a shave gel that has fragrance.

Hands

Bath & Body Works Gentle Foaming Hand Soap in Sweet Tangerine - It smells exactly like sweet tangerines! I enjoyed using it but it wasn’t one of my favourites and I am not about to rush out to repurchase it. I would need some time to miss this scent, then go out and repurchase.

Bath & Body Works Anti-Bacterial Deep Cleansing Hand Soap in Kitchen Lemon - This scent has been around for years and it is one of my favourites to keep around the kitchen to get a nice deep clean.

Samples

Crest Pro-Health Multi-Protection Mouth Wash - This was a basic and very standard mouth wash that didn’t stand-out in my opinion. It is alcohol free and the scent is in ‘Refreshing Clean Mint.’

Nourish A Spa Line Refreshing Mouth Wash in Mint - This is great to travel with but this was again, a basic mouth wash that didn’t really capture my attention.

Listerine Zero Antiseptic Mouth Wash in Mild Mint - I really enjoyed using this product! It was my favourite of the three and I feel like it really did kill most of the germs that cause plaque in my mouth! I want to purchase the full size version of this bottle now! The taste is nice and not overpowering at all. It does claim that it is “less intense” which I would have to agree with. 

Clearly Anti-Reflective Lens Cleaner - This was a standard glasses cleaner that didn’t really wow me.

OrganiQ Spa Anti-Oxidant Body Lotion - This had a nice scent to it and was quite hydrating. It absorbed quickly into my skin which is another plus because it didn’t make me feel sticky at all. It is “infused with lemongrass extract and certified organic shea butter.”

Neutrogena All-in-One Make-up Removing Cleansing Wipes (2 packs of 7) - I had forgotten how much I enjoyed using these wipes! They really do a good job at getting everything off! They are gentle on the skin and have a slight fragrance. There are 7 in each package which is great to travel with if you are going away for a week because you get exactly enough wipes (give the fact that you aren’t sharing them!)

L’Occitane Light Comforting Cream with 5% Shea - This sample lasted me quite a long time and I used it on my face. It is a nice thick cream that gave my skin the moisture that it needed!

Bioré Pore Penetrating Charcoal Bar - The bar is made with natural charcoal and it claims to “deep cleans and gently exfoliates for 2.5x cleaner pores.” I’m not sure about the last part but it does deep clean and makes my face feel squeaky clean! I am still not 100% sold on it because I do not think that it practical for me to use a bar of soap in the morning before I go to work. My preference is still a liquid, cream or gel cleanser that I can pump or squeeze out. It does work well though and I would consider purchasing if it was in a different formula.

Bioré Daily Makeup Removing Towelettes (5 wipes) - I received these at an event that I was attending and was excited to try them because I have heard of them but never tried them! I really like using these wipes because they smell great, take the majority of my makeup off and I look forward to using these at night! I would definitely purchase these!

Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation in 200 Soft Beige (3 samples) - This was a decent foundation but not my favourite. The coverage was buildable, it did not oxidize on me and it was nice to use. It claims to have an “anti-fatigue effect and adds a radiant glow.” It didn’t see any of those results personally.

Kat Von D Lock-It Featherweight Primer Base & Lock-It Foundation in Medium 54 - I found the foundation to be too dark for my current skin tone but I made it work anyway. The coverage is nice a full, it was not cake-y and did not make me break out. The primer is nice and smooth. I found it to glide onto my skin! I enjoyed trying out both of these products from her line and do not have anything negative to say about either one.

Garnier Whole Blends Repairing Shampoo & Conditioner in Honey Treasures - This is a new product from Garnier that ‘heals and protects’ the hair. It is made with no parabens and with natural extracts. What is inside is: royal jelly, honey and propolis extract. I did enjoying using this duo but would have to try-it out more to really give a true opinion.

Garnier Whole Blends Hydrating Shampoo & Conditioner in Coconut Water & Vanilla Musk - The first thing I noticed was the smell because it smells incredible! I love anything vanilla and this really caught my attention! It claims that it ‘quenches and softens’ the hair. I did feel that my hair was a little softer after one use. I am definitely interested in purchase the larger version! 

Other

Johnson’s 2-in-1 Shampoo & Conditioner - I mainly picked it up because it was a product from the line that I had never seen before and they claim that it is an improved formula. I used it to wash my makeup brushes and I appreciate that it both cleans as well as conditions them. I would repurchase!

Food

Jelly Bellies in Pancakes & Maple Syrup - They did such a good job with the flavours that it actually tastes like you are eating pancakes with maple syrup! I thoroughly enjoyed it and would love to have it again sometime soon!

Jelly Bellies in Cocktail Classics - It was fun to try flavours such as: margarita, peach bellini, pomegranate cosmo, pina colada, strawberry daiquiri and mojito. I wouldn’t care to purchase again but it was fun to try once!

Until next time,

STAY CLASSY.

Berrz <3

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Project 10 Pan - Round 3 | 2016

Hey everyone! Here is Round 3 of Project 10 Pan that I promised you a few blog posts back!

NYC Smooth Skin Bronzing Face Powder in Sunny

This was a repurchase and I have used this product for years. It is my go-to drugstore bronzer that can do no wrong in my eyes! When I am very tanned, I tend to use this as a face powder.

ELF Makeup Mist & Set

This is a holy grail item of mine and I have numerous back-ups. I will continue to use this as long as ELF continues to make it!

Clarins BB Skin Perfecting Cream with SPF 25 in 00 Fair

It claims to revitalize and protects the skin. It also evens out the skin tone. This was a decent product but it is very light. I have fair skin but this was even too light for me. I like that it has an SPF because it protects my skin just as it claims to do. The coverage is build-able and if I am in a rush some days, I layer it on my face and just add a little bit of concealer. 

Revlon Nearly Naked Pressed Powder in 030 Medium

I found this to be fairly light for a medium powder to be honest. I am comparing it to other shades from different brands of course. I did really like how soft and blendable this powder was however, what I did not like was the packaging. It is very bulky, not ideal to travel with and the white packaging got very dirty rather quickly.

Sonia Kashuk Brightening Powder 

I used this to bake with and it was very inexpensive but, I felt like I went through this entire jar in no time at all.

YSL Volume Effet Mascara in Baby Doll

I really liked this mascara and the brush was fantastic! It coated each and every lash! It was great at layering each coat and was easy to get in the inner corners as well as to coat the bottom lashes. The packaging is gold and luxurious.

Rimmel Super Curler 24 Hour Mascara

This particular product claims to be for volume and to also curl your lashes. I would say that it does not last 24 hours and I still had to curl my lashes before use. The wand is thick and chunky which I didn’t like. I have small eyes and this wasn’t ideal for me. This mascara reminds me of the Benefit Roller Lash mascara only difference is that I like that one much better and the wand isn’t nearly as large. I would not repurchase this mascara.

Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Swivel Stick 

This is a repurchase of mine and it is by far my favourite lip balm. I am sad to be out of it and will pick-up another one once I am in The USA.

ELF Matte Lip Color in Praline

This has been my every day lip colour and I have gotten so many compliments on it! Some even said that it reminded them of the signature Kylie Jenner lip colour. The only negative thing I can say is that mine broke on me and I obviously continued to use it. I just had to apply it awkwardly so that the stick would not fall out completely. One more thing that I just thought of it that it is hard to find in stores. I have had no luck in-stores in Canada and The USA. Your best bet is to order it online.

Mac Lip Liner in Stripdown

I have been pairing this with Praline and it has been my go-to lip combo! As you can tell from the photo, the pencil is very small and I have used it up entirely!

Until next time,

STAY CLASSY.

Berrz <3

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