Sunday, June 24, 2012

Stila Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 ($34)

Again, a new foundation! I was given a giftcard for my birthday recently to Ulta. At the time, I was in dire need of a new foundation. At the store I asked which tinted moisturizers were the best and the clerk immediately pointed out this foundation. After using the product, I understand why. This lightweight product provides enough coverage that I don't need a full-coverage foundation anymore. It's sheer and gives me a light, dewy complexion. The SPF is an extra bonus as well. I don't ever notice my dry skin showing when wearing this foundation and have actually found just the slightest improvement in my skin. This makeup lasts all day unlike many other foundations as well. It absorbs any excess moisture on my face quickly to give me a flawless yet natural look. While slightly pricey, I am most certainly planning on buying this product again. I give this four and a half stars!

Wonderstruck Perfume by Taylor Swift ($49.50)

I love the smell of perfumes but have never been able to find one that I was completely in love with for myself until I tried Wonderstruck by Taylor Swift. I was gifted this as a Christmas present this past year and have not been able to stop using this perfume. The smell is a light, fruity golden scent that goes well for any occasion. I find that it lasts all day as well. When using this perfume many people have complimented it's scent because it's very universal. While a little pricey, I would definitely repurchase this product because it's fragrance is an awesome blend that fits me well. I give it five stars!

Clinique Even Better Makeup SPF 15 ($26)

Finding the right foundation is a constant struggle for many and I'm not afraid to say I am one of those people. No one has the same skin as another and finding a formula to match your skin type and tone is one of the major beauty problems for a lot of us. My mom is always using Clinique products which she loves, and a few months ago she took me to get some new foundation. With dry-combo skin, I was looking for a makeup that would not only give me moisture, but good coverage as well. The makeup artist at the counter had me try out this foundation which, at first, I loved. The product's intentions were to color correct uneven skintones while also providing great coverage. I brought it home and began to use it on a daily basis. Me, not being a professional makeup artist of any sorts, found trouble putting this makeup on and blending it in. While the makeup did cover my blemishes and dark spots, I found that up close, you could see all of my dry skin and that the makeup did not reach many of these places. I continuously tried different ways to apply my makeup but in the end discovered this was not the makeup for me, although I'm glad I tried the product because it did correct much of the discoloration on my face. Overall, I would not purchase this foundation again because it does not provide even coverage all over. I give this product one and a half stars.

Herbal Essences Long Term Relationship Leave-In Protector ($8.99)

A few months ago, I was at the drug store looking for a protectant to purchase because my hair was going crazy with split ends. I came across this product- not quite what I was looking for, but I gave it a shot. I tried the product and immediately fell in love. Not only does this product protect against split ends, it made my hair longer and softer. A few weeks after I started using this product I began receiving compliments on my hair and how long it was getting, one of the many benefits of this product. While this is not the primary heat tamer I would use, it did decrease the constant damage I was getting from using my straightener on a daily basis. It's a very universal product because it can be used on both wet and dry hair and never gave me a greasy look. It's lasted me a few months and I'm still not done with the bottle. The price is relatively cheap ($8.99 at most drug stores) as well. All in all this is one of the few products I plan to repurchase again. I give it a solid 4 and a half stars!