Review: L'Oreal Infallible Total Cover Foundation & Blend Artist Foundation Blender!

NEW From L'Oreal!

My favorite time of year is here!! New makeup is starting to appear at the drugstores and I couldn't be more excited! It's always fun to try something new and today I have two mini reviews to share with you.

The L'Oreal Infallible Total Cover Foundation instantly intrigued me when I saw it at Walmart. It was about $10-$12 which is pricey for the drugstore but the claims made me bite the bullet. It claims to provide full coverage with a lightweight formula and natural finish. I've worn it a few times now and can completely agree with it being full coverage and lightweight! It covers everything yet it feels like nothing on the skin which is amazing! It dries beautifully and I didn't have to set it with powder which is a first for me. My main con is the packaging... it's so hard to pick your shade! The color 303 Nude Beige ended up being too neutral for me, just made me look lifeless.

Now, the L'Oreal Infallible Blend Artist Foundation Blender is something you need! I wasn't expecting much from the sponge but I was so blown away! The shape is awesome, I love the pointy end for concealer and the rounded bottom for foundation. The dent in the center helps with gripping it which is pretty cool. It gets pretty large when damp and I love that because it covers more surface. I've used it with multiple foundations and haven't been disappointed. For $7.99 it's the best at the drugstore in my opinion! (Sorry Real Techniques!)

Bottom line: If you can find a color match I would recommend the foundation because it looks really nice on the skin. The fact that you don't have to set it with powder is a plus and it feels really lightweight. The foundation blender sponge is hands down a must have. I really enjoy using it and how well it blends my makeup! It's affordable and the design is super convenient... you need it! :-)

My Drugstore Brow Routine! (Updated!)

Affordable and Amazing!

I'm back with a new post! :-) Today I'm very excited to share with you My Drugstore Brow Routine! I use a total of two products that can be found at Ulta and I love them. Together they add up to a whopping $12 and they both will last you a while. Let's get into the first product shall we?

*L'Oreal Brow Stylist Definer in Dark Brunette-  I've tried a few different brow products (waxes, powders, pencils,etc) and this pencil is the simplest of the bunch! It's retractable and comes with a spoolie which is a must. The pencil is ultra fine which is perfect to mimic brow hairs! Your brows end up looking full and defined but not sharpied on, haha. 

After I shape and fill in my brows I move on to the next product which is the:

*Essence Make Me Brow Eyebrow Gel Mascara in Browny Brows- This product is amazing! It has tiny fibers that cling to your brow hairs to make them look fuller while setting them into place. I have so many backups because I don't want to run out... ever! For three dollars you can't beat it.

These are the products I've been using to keep my brows looking decent! ;-) If you have any questions or products you'd like to recommend leave me a comment down below.

My Everyday Brow Routine! (Drugstore Edition!)

Quick & Easy!

I have thicker brows and always thought that it wasn't necessary for me to fill them in, just pluck and go. Boy was I SO wrong! haha. I've been through a brow journey... trying to find what works and what doesn't. I previously enjoyed the NYX brow pomade but now I have a NEW brow routine that's a lot quicker! Brows are personal preference, I'm pretty happy with how they're looking lately and if you want to know what I've been using keep reading! :-)

*L'Oreal Brow Stylist Prep & Shape Pro Kit in Medium to Dark - This kit was heaven sent! It comes with everything you need to prep and fill in your brows. The tweezers are really good, the spoolie and angled brow brush gets the job done right, really great tools to have. I use the wax to outline and shape my brows and then I go in with the brow powder to fill in. The colors are perfect for me but if you need something lighter they do sell the light to medium kit! It's $15 which is totally worth it to me since it comes with everything you need and it's so tiny!

*Essence Make Me Brow Eyebrow Gel Mascara in Browny Brows- This is one of my favorite purchases in a long time! First, it's only $2.99! Second, it works so well! I highly recommend this product because it helps keep your brows in place and it also contains tiny fibers that makes your brows look fuller! I love to use it on it's own for a quick brow day or after using the L'Oreal kit. I use it to take away the powdery look after using the kit. Can't say enough great things about this product! :-)

If you're looking for products to spruce up your brows I would recommend these in a heartbeat! The best part.... they are at the drugstore! Completely accessible and coupons are always available!

Everyday Drugstore Makeup Look! (Using NEW Drugstore Products!)

Look For Less!

I wanted to share with you my everyday look using only drugstore products! :-) All of these products are NEW at the drugstore and I'm been pretty much obsessed with them! Let's get into it!

Face

Primer- I used the Milani Prime Perfection Face Primer which is Hydrating + Pore Minimizing. It's so amazing and I definetely notice a difference when it comes to my pores. It makes my foundation look smoother and the hydration factor is a plus! It's $9.99 :-)

I also used the NYX First Base Primer Spray before the Milani primer just to prep and refresh my face a bit. I find that it helps with extending the wear of my makeup. This is $7.99!

Foundation- I've been loving the L'Oreal True Match Lumi Cushion Foundation for my everyday looks because it's so easy and quick to use! It's so skin like but brace yourself for the price... $16.99! Make sure you have a coupon for this one, haha.

Powder- If you haven't tried the Maybelline Face Studio Master Fix Setting + Perfecting Loose Powder you are definetely missing out! It's so finely milled and sets your foundation into place. It also helps with the wear time! It's $9.99.

Eyes

Eye Primer- I used the bh Cosmetics Smooth Canvas  Long Wear Shadow Primer in Malt which is a great shade to neutralize the lid. It's a great formula and makes any shadow last! It's only $7.00 right now on bhcosmetics.com

Eyeshadow- I used the NEW Covergirl Roses TruNaked Eye Shadow Palette which is such a great drugstore palette! I own the entire collection but this one is my favorite. They shadows are buttery and it's only $11.99!

Mascara- I stuck with Covergirl and used the NEW Lashblast Plumpify Mascara! The wand is enormous but it gives me so much volume and holds a curl so well. Since I also wanted some length I used the Milani Length in Seconds Lash Extension Fibers which is also pretty amazing! The mascara is $11.99 and the fiber one is $8.99.

Lips

Last but not least I used the Revlon Ultra HD Matte Lip Color in Seduction. I love this formula! It's matte yet so moisturizing and super longwearing! This lippie is only $8.99!

Review: L'Oreal True Match Lumi Cushion Foundation!

Cool & Convenient!

I've been gone for so long but today I'm back with full force! :-) I've been dying to tell you guys about the L'Oreal True Match Lumi Cushion Foundation! I've been trying it out for about a month now and I'm in love! It's pretty pricey though... about $15 depending on where you get it. But I've already repurchased it so it's safe to say it's an awesome product! :-) Let's get into details!

The packaging is so pretty! It has rose gold, it's compact and lightweight. I purchased the shade W3 which is Nude Beige and it's a great match for me now before I start getting some color. There's 12 shades available on the Ulta website ranging from light to dark which is awesome.
There's only 0.51 oz of product which is one of my cons because I ran out of it super quick and it's not the cheapest thing in the world to replace.

My other con is the applicator. I appreciate the plastic cover that separates the products itself from the applicator but I just don't know how I feel about reusing this sponge and storing it... but that's a personal thing. I actually love the finish I get with the applicator! I provides great coverage ( a good medium) and it applies it evenly. I tried using a brush but it looked streaky and the beauty blender just blended it away. So the applicator is great I just wished replacements were sold separately.

Here's a look using this foundation. I do set it with a loose powder so it doesn't move. The finish is so skin like and natural which I love! I'd say it last about 4-5 hours looking great.

Bottom line: I really enjoy this foundation! I find it perfect for everyday use and it's so quick to use. I tend to reach for it on days that I just need to be out the door for work...so lets just say it's saved my butt a few times! haha. I love how natural it looks. I just which it was a little more budget friendly. That's OK though, that's what coupons and sales are for! :-)

Review: L'Oreal Infallible Pro-Contour & Highlight Palette in Light!

NEW Contour Palette!

Contour has landed at the drugstore, aside from NYX of course! ;-) I found the L'Oreal Infallible Pro-Contour & Highlight Palette at my local Walgreens and guys... it was pricey! It was within the $12-$15 range which is crazy for a powder duo and a brush that I will never use. I gave it a shot anyway and here are my thoughts! :-)

I have the shade light and I was super impressed by the contour shade! It adds the perfect shadow to the hollow of my cheeks, very blendable! Now... the highlight shade not so much. It's not a brightening shade on my skintone so I can't really use it to set my concealer. It's not a shimmery powder neither so I can't really highlight with it. On the back of the palette there's a diagram showing you where to place it (forehead, nose, chin and cheeks) but it honestly did nothing for me.

Here are the swatches! The palette comes with a brush shown above that is awful. It's meant to help you highlight and contour at the same time but it just doesn't work for me. 

Bottom line: Almost $15 and I only like one side of it? It's not worth it. I like the contour powder but I have other palettes I prefer over this one. I think they could've left out the brush and just added something else, a banana powder or even an actual highlight. This is a pass for me my friends! :-)

Review: L'oreal True Match LUMI Powder Glow Illuminators! (Ice, Rose & Golden!)

Highlights At The Drugstore!

Highlights... at the drugstore?! *jumps up and down* L'oreal got me excited when I saw not one... but three highlights to suite many skintones! That's how you release a product! haha. I loved the packaging and the price was right during the ULTA 40% off sale a few months back. They normally retail for about $12 which is pretty high for drugstore. But there's always a sale! :-)

I got all three and I've used them for a while so hear are my thoughts! The powder isn't the silkiest feeling if you compare them to Becca highlights for instance. Nor are they the most pigmented but they are buildable and beautiful on the skin! They have tiny shimmers throughout the powder that add dimension to your cheekbones which I love. They last and I really appreciate the different tones they offer! I noticed the best way to apply them is specifically with a fan brush. It gives a gorgeous natural, subtle highlight. With that said if you prefer a "wet look" or an intense highlight these are not the ones for you. Let's get into each one!

Ice: this is the cooler toned highlight, better suited for lighter skintones. I have a light-medium skintone and it looked really pretty on! I love the colors, in the light it looks white with a shift of lilac. In the swatch is every color swatched alone plus the all of them blended together towards the end.

Rose: this is the neutral toned highlight, pretty much can work on anyone. This one is my favorite! I love the rosey champagne color it becomes when you swirl all the shades together!

Golden: This is the last one and it has a warm undertone, suitable for deeper skintones. I actually used this one a lot during the warmer months and loved it! I looked more like a bronzey blush topper, a little to dark to be a highlight on my skintone but really pretty nonetheless.

In this picture I'm wearing Rose so you can tell that it's not the most intense highlight but I actually like it that way. I have my days where I need a little something but I don't want a lightning bolt across my face haha so this is perfect! If you wish to intensify them they also released liquid illuminators to pair with each powder so that's an option for ya!

Bottom line: I'd say give these a try! I really enjoy them. Would I pay full price for them? Maybe not, I find $12-$15 to be too expensive for the drugstore but that's the best part about shopping at the drugstore... sales and coupons! :-)

Must Haves: L'Oreal La Palette Nude 1 & La Palette Nude 2!

Best Drugstore Palettes!

If you've been thinking about purchasing either of these palettes (or both!) GO FOR IT! These palettes are so so so good! But before I start confessing my love for these palettes let's get into the basics! haha :-)
L'Oreal released two fully loaded palettes within a new line called "La Palette Nude". They will set you back a little more than $15 depending on where you purchase them. The price may seem high for being drugstore but... they are worth it! Make sure to take advantage of BOGO sales and coupons to get that price down. Let's start off with La Palette Nude 1!

This is one is full of neutral, warmer shades! Off the bat I noticed a few dupes for the Urban Decay Naked Palette which is awesome! The finishes are mostly matte or satin, no true metallic shades which is different. When compared to other L'Oreal shadows like the ones in their quads, there's a HUGE difference! It's pretty much night and day. These shadows are so smooth and the pigmentation is really nice! Here are the swatches:

Can you believe that color payoff?! This palette is a must have for any neutral lover! :-) Now let's take a look at La Palette Nude 2.

This palette is definitely on the cooler side. The purple shades were calling my name so I had to have it! I mean... purples suite brown eyes right? ;-)  The pigmentation was just as good as the first one. But there's something so refreshing about these colors! They're neutral but not your ordinary neutral which I love. The matte shades remind me of a few in the new Tartelette Palette so this would make a great affordable alternative! Here are the swatches:

Those colors towards the end are so stunning! The matte shades are the ones that stand out in this palette. They're so silky, pretty comparable to high end!

I combined a few colors from both palettes last week to come up with this look. I've been obsessed with using the palettes together!

Bottom line: Whether it's $15 for one or $30 for both I would recommend them to anyone! L'Oreal and Urban Decay belong to the same company so just imagine getting similar quality at a drugstore price! Even if you get both it's a better value than getting a higher end palette. Where else can you find 20 shadows for $30. I'm very passionate about these because they're really good, plain and simple! :-)

Review: L'Oreal Infallible Eye Crayons! (+Swatches!)

Long Wearing Eye Crayons!

Eye crayons are one of the most convenient makeup products to have for someone who's always on the go. I personally own a few from other brands but still find myself reaching for my Maybelline Color Tattoos haha, it's a habit. I wanted to break out of routine and try something new so I picked up two of the L'Oreal Infallible Eye Crayons. There's about eight shades in the line but I decided on the two that seemed the most unique unique to me.... plus they were about $8 each so I had a budget haha.

L'Oreal claims that they can be worn as both shadows and liners and they also last up to 24 hours... 24 hours?! I don't know about you but I don't plan on having my makeup on for that long :-P They are a really creamy product and extremely pigmented! I have worn them both ways and really like them. They are definitely smudge proof and long wearing ( idk about 24 hours though haha) but they last a good 6-8 hours. The colors are so vibrant and full of dimension, just like the infallible shadows. I'm a fan!

What I don't like is that you have to sharpen them, it's just an extra step that can get annoying. Plus my sharpener always goes missing when I need it the most haha. Here are the swatches:

*Impressive Brown- a unique pewter brown, looks really pretty all over the lid creating a neutral smokey eye!

*Resilient Green- a gorgeous emerald green, my favorite! This is the most unique color from the line. I used it as a liner for a pop of color and it looked stunning. Imagine this color all over the lid...!!

Here's what Impressive Brown looks like on! The look came together in less than 3 mins, just placed the shadow all over the lid and through a neutral brown in the crease. It's so easy to blend to!

Bottom line- I wouldn't repurchase anymore but the two that I have a really enjoy, specially Resilient Green. I really like the formula and the beautiful metallic finish they have. I also wanted to point out I feel like these work best alone instead of being layered with shadows. They have enough dimension to them to stand out and they don't crease! What are your thoughts? Have you tried them or plan to? Leave me a comment down below :-)

Review: L'Oreal Voluminous Butterfly Intenza Mascara!

Volume + Length!

L'Oreal is winning if we're talking mascara game! All their new mascaras have been total hits for me and this upgrade on the Voluminous Butterfly Mascara is no exception! The packaging was what caught my attention, loved the red details and "Intenza" just sounded like something I needed to try haha. It's about $8 at your local drugstore which is pretty reasonable. Here's what the packaging looks like:

I've heard so many people switching out the wands and using them with their favorite L'Oreal formula. From the Miss Manga mascara or the original Voluminous Butterfly you can switch things out to your liking! Simple idea but brilliant. :-) 

Here's what the wand looks like! It's a rubber bristle wand with bristles on all sides, pretty unique. On two sides the bristles are shorter, great for separation and coating your lashes. The other sides has longer bristles, perfect for adding length. It's a bit tricky to get the hand of it at first but after multiple uses I was able to master it haha. It does a great job at both volume and length and the formula is wonderful for keeping a curl. I did enjoy it more after a weeks or so, once the formula became a bit drier.

Bottom line: I really like this mascara! It's not one I love but it has its perks. Compared to the Voluminous Butterfly it does add more color to your lashes but it doesn't fan them out like the original one. That's something I definitely missed. But if you're looking for good volume and great length this is one worthy of picking up! It's affordable and gets the job done. :-)

Review: L'Oreal Visible Lift Blur Foundation & Concealer!

New From L'Oreal!

So let me start off by saying that recently I looked in the mirror and noticed a gray hair...I freaked out! haha. My whole mentality has changed ( just a bit) and I've been looking for makeup with some anti-aging qualities. It's never too early to take preventive measures and that gray hair was a wake up call, haha. I purchased the L'Oreal Visible Lift Blur Foundation about a month back, close to the time I purchased the new Maybelline Dream Wonder Fluid-Touch Foundation (which is amazing btw!). I then purchased the concealer about 2 weeks ago and here are my thoughts!

The packaging for both the foundation and concealer is the same squeeze tube style. The foundation comes in many different colors which is awesome! But, there wasn't any testers so picked the one that seemed to match, 206 Natural Beige, but it turned out to be a tad too dark. I made it work with a lighter powder ;-) L'Oreal claims that the foundation instantly blurs lines and uneven texture for younger looking skin in seconds, which is pretty accurate! It goes on so smooth and has a medium yet natural coverage so you don't get the "cakey" look. My skin looked silky smooth and felt smooth too! It has kinda like a silicone feeling to it but isn't slippery on the skin like other foundations. I do recommend to set it with powder for longer lasting power.

The formula is great! Now the price tag is a bit scary, $14.99... good thing I had a coupon at the time haha. It has a SPF of 18 which is a plus. I noticed the foundation continued to look amazing for about 4-5 hours. Even in the hot weather it held up pretty well but I do have to say it wasn't the best at oil control. I had to touch up my t-zone many times throughout the day which was a bummer. The rest of my face looked great but my t-zone was a big problem area, maybe a better primer can fix it.

Now onto the concealer! This retails for $12.99... again pretty pricey for a drugstore product. It comes in three shades, I purchased 302 Light. One of my favorite concealers is the Mac Pro Longwear but I tend to push it aside because you have no control over how much you pump out. I thought this concealer would be the perfect solution because of the squeeze tube but boy was I wrong! No matter how lightly you squeeze the product just gushes out. The concealer itself is OK, not the best coverage and I think its due to its consistency. It's so creamy that it creases like crazy, so you definitely need to set it with powder.

This is what the squeeze tubes look like.

 

Bottom line: I feel like both the products are way too pricey! I don't recommend the foundation for oily skin girls, other than that its a great foundation! So if you're willing to pay the price I would recommend it, but I really believe the Maybelline Dream Wonder Fluid-Touch Foundation is a better formula if you're looking for a flawless finish but also something that keeps you matte throughout the day. Plus, it's under $10! As far as the concealer, I wasn't a fan because it easily creased. I was hoping to really love both of these products but it just didn't work out. Have you given either the foundation or concealer a try? If you have leave your thoughts down below! :-)

Review: L'Oreal Infallible Silkissime Eyeliners!

Smooth like Butter!

If you've been searching for a pigmented, smooth and long lasting eyeliner look no further! L'Oreal released these new Infallible Silkissime Eyeliners and they are amazing! They retail for $8.99 at your local drugstores and they are worth every penny. I managed to get these on a BOGO sale and I'm super happy with the color selection. They do have your typical black and silver but I wanted all the bright, bold colors. The L'Oreal site claims that these glide like silk and feel like silk which is really the best way to describe them!

I first purchased the rose gold shade called "highlighter" and fell in love instantly! I initially wanted to use it for the waterline but it ended working better as an inner corner highlight. It stays on all day and makes your eyes pop! I've used it down the bridge of my nose and on my cupids bow...love the outcome!

There's been some talk about the eyeliner being difficult to sharpen due to the gold rim. I haven't sharpened mine yet but I'll keep you posted ;-) I have a feeling that the product is too creamy to the point that it might not be able to stay pointy as I'd like... but we'll see. These liners are the most long wearing I've tried thus far! They don't budge or smudge which is surprising since they are really creamy. These glide on with barely any effort. Here are the swatches:

*Highlighter- a rose gold color, like the name states its perfect for highlighting

*Pure Purple- a bright purple without shimmers, perfect for bringing out brown eyes

*Cobalt Blue- a bright cobalt blue without shimmers, super rich in color, one of my favorites!

*True Teal- a bright metallic turquoise, the brightest within my selection

*Green Ivy- an olive base liner with gold micro shimmers, a great alternative to your typical brown liner!

So after I was done swatching I tried to remove the swatches with a makeup remover wipe but it didn't work. I had to scrub with some soap and water and I still had some residue! That's how you know how long wearing a product is haha.

Bottom line: These are amazing liners and I highly recommend them! They last so long and don't smudge under the waterline which is a huge plus. Lately some of the new liners I've been trying out have been making my eyes water throughout the day. With these I don't experience that at all so if you have sensitive eyes these are perfect for you. They're also a great alternative to liquid liners! Make sure to give these a try because you'll be amazed by this formula! :-)













Must Haves: L'Oreal Infallible 24 HR Eye Shadows!

Best Pressed Pigment!

If you haven't tried these L'Oreal Infallible 24 HR Eye shadows then you must stop what you're doing and run to your nearest drugstore! These are the best pressed pigments in the market! They last all day and the color range is great. They retail for about $8 depending on where you go which is a reasonable price. I would personally wait for a sale to pick them up, like the one Ulta recently had; 40% off the entire line! They can be worn wet or dry and either way you get an effortless look. These are must haves!

These come with a plastic stopper that you can use to keep the pigment compact and stop it from drying out. These feel like cream but on the eyes they set like a powder. I haven't worn them for 24 hours haha but I can say that they are long wearing. They don't fade throughout the day and that's a huge plus!

These are the only shades I have... right now at least! haha. I've worn the magenta and rose gold as lid colors and it looks gorgeous! Here are the swatches:

*Burst into Bloom- a light lilac-purple, really pretty!

*Glistening Garnet- a reddish pink-magenta color, love this one!

*Amber Rush- a rose gold and the most wearable of the bunch. If you could only pick one I would recommend this one!

 

Bottom line: These are the best pressed pigments! I've tried some other ones that are good but not great like these. Nothing really compares so I highly recommend you pick some up! They're not too messy and since its not a loose formula you wont have any fall out. L'Oreal knocked it out of the park with these so don't overlook them next time you're at the drugstore! :-)





Review: L'Oreal Color Riche Glossy Balm in Ginger Candy!

NEW In The Lip Balm World!

I thought the Jumbo Lip Balms trend was over... until I spotted these new L'Oreal Color Riche Glossy Balms at Walgreens haha. The display was full of beautiful colors and normally I would pick up a few shades to try out (hoarder status!) but I tried to limit myself to the one that stood out the most... Ginger Candy! These retail for $8 at the drugstore, pretty good price. Just like the other Jumbo Lip Balms that have recently hit the market these are twist up so no sharpening is necessary. The packaging on these is pretty cute! I'm loving the silver caps and the color of the tube is the color of the product.

These don't have much of a scent at first but once on the lips they have a typical "makeup" smell and taste so that's my only con. They are pretty creamy so I do give them that. They kinda remind of the NYX Chunky Dunk Hydrating Lippies but with more opaque color. They glide on pretty smooth and last a decent 4 hours before having to reapply. These have hydrating qualities so they feel amazing on! The color that I chose might not seem like much once you see all the bright colors they have to offer. But I was so intrigued by this color, such a gorgeous pinky nude and it didn't disappoint! I'm so happy with this choice since it's the perfect color for everyday.

Here's how it looks on:

I'm loving the glossy finish, it doesn't feel greasy or slippery by any means! This balm has been in my purse ever since I purchased it! ;-)

 

Bottom line: I really like the formula of these! I love the color payoff and how moisturizing they feel. I've tried so many of these Jumbo Lip Balms and these are pretty good compared to the rest. It's just easy to put on and forget about it. If you're looking for a low maintenance product make sure to pick some of these up! :-)