MAC Mineralize Moisture Foundation

Mineralize Moisture Foundation ($33)

I came across this new foundation that MAC came out with, the new mineralize moisture foundation ($33). This foundation is supposedly the "new and improved" version of the mineralize satin finish foundation that MAC used to carried. When I saw this foundation online, I was super excited to try it because I didn't like the first mineralize foundation. I made a purchased online without going in to the MAC store to get a sample which I should have. I didn't like this foundation either. I was truly disappointed. I oiled up after a few minutes of applying it on my face and it emphasized my pores. Not just only that, my face has sparkles everywhere.  This foundation reminds me of the Revlon Photoready foundation where there are sparkles in the foundation. This foundation is better for those who have dry skin. I wanted to return this foundation, but I decided to keep it. I will give this foundation a try again during the winter to see if I like it.

Pros: Very light-weight, easy to blend, and moisturizing.
Cons: It made me super oily, it provides sheer coverage, and it seem to have some sparkles.

Note: I wear the shade NC 25.

October Glam Bag

October "Bombshell"

Items Included:

1. The Balm Cosmetics What's Your Type? "the body builder" Mascara

2. Mirenesse Lip Bomb Glossy Lacquer Stain in #4

3. Pequi Oil Treatment

4. Be a Bombshell Black Eye Liner

5. Coastal Scents Eye Shadow 

Dior DiorSkin Forever Liquid Foundation

Dior DiorSkin Forever Liquid Foundation ($47)

I cannot believe I didn't try Dior's foundation before.  I wish I could have sooner.  I have to say this foundation is so luxurious.  It is expensive, but I think it will be worth to splurge on this foundation.  I have two other foundation samples from this brand that I haven't try yet, but I will do a blog post once I do try it.  I will do a comparison and see which one I like more.  I wear this foundation in the shade Linen 021.  For now, this foundation is awesome.  I love how smooth this foundation goes on, how natural it is on my face, and it doesn't cake.  When I wore this foundation, it is so light weighted and natural.  It gives me a beautiful coverage while it look like I have no foundation on.  I wore this foundation on a humid day and my makeup didn't smudge at all.  This foundation is just so amazing!  This foundation is definitely worth the $47.

Pros: Luxurious, smooth & velvety, easy to blend, last all day, it doesn't cake, moisturizing, silky, SPF 25, light-weighted, and it gives you a healthy natural look.

Cons: Expensive, but I think it is worth the splurge :)

Naked Foundation Review

UD Naked Foundation ($38)

I am in love with this foundation!  I got a sample in the shade 4.0 from Sephora and I definitely like how it look on my face.  It is definitely light-weighted and natural looking.  I have this foundation on all day and it didn't even cake at all.  To my surprise, the foundation last on until I washed it off.  Results may vary because everyone has different skin type.  I definitely recommend this foundation and will consider on buying the full size.  If you are not quite sure if you're gonna like it or not, go to Macy's or Sephora to get your sample now.

Pros: Light-weight, paraben free (this is a plus because it doesn't contain harsh chemicals), easy to blend, packaging is gorgeous, last all day, and doesn't cake.

Cons: I don't have any :)  

*Have you try this foundation?  What are your thoughts?

MAC Studio Sculpt Foundation

MAC Studio Sculpt Foundation

I have tried other MAC foundations, but I haven't try this one yet.  By the way MAC does have a reputation for full coverage foundations.  I dropped by MAC and got a sample of this foundation in the shade of NC25.  Here are my thoughts.

Pros: Easy to blend, matte finish, and long-wearing.

Cons: It emphasize my dry areas on my face.

This foundation is a little different from other MAC foundations that I've tried.  This foundation is gel-based and is suitable for those who have very dry skin (I have combo skin).  Around my nose area is normally drier than the rest of my face, but somehow this foundation didn't moisturize that area.  Instead it emphasize my dry areas around my nose which was not gorgeous at all.  Other than  this matter, this foundation is a matte finish which I like.  When I swatch this product at MAC it appears shiny, but it actually goes on matte after you blend it.  I wore this foundation all day and it didn't fade. This is a light to medium coverage and it is buildable for a full coverage.   

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer

I read a lot of good reviews on this tinted moisturizer so I went to Sephora and got a sample in the shade Nude.  Here are my thoughts on this product.

Pros: light-weight, oil-free, doesn't cake, it is very moisturizing, it applies on smoothly, and it gives me a slight radiant glow.

Cons: very pricey.

Other than the price of this tinted moisturizer, I love this product overall.  This product goes on smooth and it is very sheer.  I wouldn't recommend this product to those who want full coverage because this is a tinted moisturizer.  I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for a good tinted moisturizer that would give you a natural finish without looking like you have a lot of makeup on.  I like this product, but I wouldn't buy this product because I don't want to splurge on a high end product that would just sit around in my makeup drawer. 

July Glam Bag

"Beach" Theme

Items Included:

1. Andreaschoice Circus Nail Polish in Reverso- an opaque white polish

2. Juice Green Apple Moisturizer

3. NuMe Hydro Punch Hair Conditioner

4. Josie Maran Cheeks & Lipstain Marker in Jitterbug- bright pink

5.  Yes to Cucumber Soothing Face Towelettes