Swatch: Maybelline Fit Me Blush in Deep Rose

Hi Guys!

This is a quick post on a blush i picked up a few months ago from CVS for $6.59. I generally do not buy Maybelline products (don't ask me why, they just don't appeal to me) but i saw this color and thought it looked really pretty.

Here's a close up of the brush that comes with the blush:

Blush in pan:

And finally the blush on skin:

I have to tell you, i had to swipe my finger across the pan a few times to get it to show this much against my skin. Here is what my finger looked like after running it across the pan 4-5 times before applying on skin:

So basically if you like a subtle matte rose blush that gives your skin a slight hint of color this blush is perfect. It gives the skin a natural look flush, and even if your heavy handed you can't go overboard with it.

 

Review: Maybelline SuperStay 24 hour Liquid Foundation

Hello Hello~

So i wanted to give my review of Maybelline's Superstay 24 hour liquid foundation, i think Diana (adorebeauty) did i review of this product before but im not sure...(Diana if you did could you drop a link in comments so i can link to your review? the more opinions the better i say ^_^)

So i purchased this product after i read a review on the makeupandbeautyblog.com (click here for the review), and the reviewer Khalia basically gave the product a big thumbs up. So after purchasing it and taking it for a full day's test driver here's my opinion:

Let's start with the negatives:

1). The first thing i noticed  is that they have 12 shades available, and they seem to have forgotten that people of color come in many shades. They have 5 shades for light skin, 5 for medium, and only have 2 shades for dark skin -_- So left with no choice i chose the darkest shade (cocoa) which was the closest match to me of the 2.

2). It does not have a pump. This means you have to pour out the product:

I prefer a pump or a product in a tube which keeps things cleaner. Also it was alittle hard to get the product out; it took some careful banging on the bottle to get it out.

3). I think it made me produce more oil. Let me explain: Right now the weather is flip flopping but it was cold today. Usually on a day like this i have to worry about dry skin but around midday i had to blot and reapply powder to my T zone as it was super shiny. And when i got home my whole face was shiny

4). Products claims "no transfer" meaning it will not rub off onto your clothes or whatever. This is not entirely true as i constantly touched my face throughout the day and there was some transfer. Minimal amount but it happend.

The positives:

1). The product does not have a scent to it (any that i could detect anyway).

2). It went on very smoothly and was easy to apply.

3). It seems to match my complexion very well.

4). Though the product does not hold up to it's "no transfer" claim, the amount transferred was minimal which is great because i hate getting foundation all over the place.

Here's a quick spot test, i applied alittle foundation on the back of my hand and waitied 30 seconds then wiped with a paper towel:

Not bad for after 30 seconds, and i wiped firmly.

Here's a pic of my face at 9am (ignore the time stamp i set it wrong)

Here's a pic at around 5:30pm (different lighting, sorry it was dark out already):

Greasy looking no? not an oil slick but remember i had reapplied powder a couple of hours before this. It probably would've been worse if i hadn't.

Also for color match comparison, in the pic below the right 1/2 of my face still has foundation, the left 1/2 of face i removed the foundation with Pond's cold cream:

I can see the slight line dividing the clean side from foundation side. Also to me, the clean side looks less greasy.

And one last comparsion, Bare face me( not even moisturizer!) on the left and made face me on the right, side by side comparison:

 

Summary:

Color Match: Matched my complexion very well altough i think as the day went by though it seemed to take a darker tone. Might just be me, but it seemed that way

Application: applies very smoothly and evenly. I used a foundation brush to apply it.

Staying power: well i didn't wear it for 24hr's but from 9am to 5:30pm it stayed on very well so it gets a thumbs up for that.

Transfer?: The bottle boldly claims no transfer but there was some transfer, very slight but it did happen. Also as i got oiler through the day more product came off on my hand BUT it wasn't that bad.

Price: $11.59 @ CVS

Overall rating: 7/10

i would've given it a 8.5 but the fact that it made me greasy took away points. I have not been that greasy looking since summer time so i do think it's this product that caused the oiliness. Also i used loose powder to set it, not alot but i had to reapply midday. I prefer products that once done, do not have to be touched up throughout the day (lipgloss is only exception).

Would i buy again? Yes i would, even though it made me greasy it is the best drugstore foundation i have found right now.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Duane Reade Haul (Pic Heavy)

Hi Ladies!

I went into Duane Reade (CVS competitor) looking for and OPI color, i think it was looking for "done out in Deco" i can't even remember because i got soo sidetracked. I was only going to spend $50 max, and i ended up spending $100! I have no control whatsoever  I tell you, none. But i think i did get some goodies so it wasn't a complete waste (or so i tell myself).

 

 

looky at all of evidence of my sin! lol

Sorry i forgot to rotate the pic, but this brush set from APT 5 was $19.99! I'm so happy i made this purchase, the brushes are all so soft and feel great on the skin.

 

Here i go purchasing the same colors again, it's like a sickness. The top 3 are Maybelline. The bottom left quad is L'oreal, and the random blue shadow by Revlon was actually bought last week but i forgot about it until i went digging around in my bag. Also i decided to try a bronzer out, its the one top center.

 

A couple more eyeshadows, the one on the left by Prestige is actually loose eyeshadow, in a quad?, triad? watever you call it. The one on the right is a cream eyeshadow by some brand i've never heard of (can't see it on the label).

The top of the Prestige shadow is pretty cool, there are little tops to each section to keep the shadows from spilling and mingling that snap in.

 

Black Opal loose powder. This is a brand for African American skin and it's my first time trying it. So far so good, the shade i picked up blended in perfectly.

 

Speaking of blending i almost forgot to post the pics of the Kabuki from Apt 5:

oooh big and fluffyy, it feels sooooooo good on the skin. sooo goood. Also i love that its retractable, great way to keep the shape and keep it clean

btw my table isnt dirty, thats loose powder that spilled.

Voila!

god my table looks so dirty lol, but i am drawing more attenion to it so i'm going to stop mentioning it. Anyhoo, i bought alot os brands that i have no idea about, this eyeliner is from Carlo&Ro....? can't read the script on the bottle. But i bought it because of a look rihanna was sporting a few weeks ago that i loved:

Ugh she is soo perfect i hate her (ok not really, i love her to death! lol).

 

Quick lil swatch, its very vibrant and a lovely shade of blue. The applicator is very stiff though which i dont like.

New brand for me, Sinful Colors. i had to buy it, it was only $2! and its a gorgeous looking color, i will post pics of it on the nails later.

Btw, do you ladies notice i am extremely (almost obsessively) repetitve in my purchases? because i am sure i have a color similar to that one already in my repetoire.

A maybelline lipgloss in Sandy Spice, i swear i have this color already but i can't find it.

Its a very pretty coppery/bronzey color. And the shine is AH-MAZING! Plus, it is alittle thick but not sticky at all. I recommmend this line of glosses to everyone.

Oh there's a shampoo in the first pic that i didnt do a pic of, its Optimum Care's: Antibreakage shampoo. I really like it, and ladies, if you have dry/damaged hair, i recommend it for you. It's an African American haircare line but it works for everyone because african american hair is usually dry and damages easily and the products are made to provide lots of moisture and conditioning to get your hair back in tip top shape.

 

Thats it lovelies. All the evidence of my lack of self control on full display. Also i must confess i did make a purchase at drugstore.com for some skincare products so you will definitely see a post mid week or so on that. And i purchased some Sandals from Nine West for work, that i can justify because i needed something with a slight heel and my current sandals are either 3 inch wedges or completely flat, so i needed something inbetween. Justification!

Hope you guys had a great weekend!