Must Haves: Physicians Formula Butter Bronzer in Bronzer! (Swatches & Look!)

NEW Summer Must Have!

The NEW Physicians Formula Butter Bronzer has blown me away! I have a few foundations that are a little too light for me at the moment and this bronzer has been a life saver. I purchased mine at Walmart for about $14, kinda expensive for drugstore but totally worth it! There's two shades to choose from. I have the shade bronzer which is suppose to be the darker one but honestly it's not too deep, perfect for light to medium skin tones.

It comes in the cutest packaging! And... it smells like sunscreen... like the tropical kind! haha. I love the scent but if you're sensitive to smells just know that it doesn't linger.

It's such a smooth, creamy formula and I find that it's very buildable. It's matte and adds the perfect warmth to your skin that will leave people wondering if you just came back from vacation! ;-)

Here's a swatch! It might not look like much but trust me when I say it's everything! My only con with this product is the color range. This is the deepest shade in the line and you can see how light it is. Physicians Formula (if you ever read this haha) please expand your shade range! 

Here's what it looks like on. I applied it to the perimeters of my face, where the sun would naturally bronze me. I'm ultra pale right now and for being puertorican that is a big NO NO! This bronzer adds the right amount of color to my skin and it last all day. Can't complain!

The packaging is adorable, the color is perfect for me and the scent is lovely so this product is a must have! I wish the retail price was more affordable but keep your eyes peeled for coupons and sales if you're interested! :-)

Review: Physicians Formula Youthful Wear Cosmeceutical Youth-Boosting Spotless Foundation SPF 15!

New From Physicians Formula!

Let's start off by acknowledging how long of a name this product has! haha. OK, lets continue. This is my first time trying out a foundation by Physicians Formula. I was pretty excited about this one since its fairly new and different from others that are out in the market. The packaging is also what caught my attention... look how cute it is! This foundation claims to be a weightless foundation serum that would instantly make you look 10 years younger. It's also has a spot correction formulation that helps reduce the appearance of spots. The claims make me think that it's meant for mature skin but I wanted to try it anyways because of the serum aspect. It retails anywhere between $12-$15 at your local drugstore. Here are my thoughts!

Packaging gets an A+ from me! I love how it has a dropper that allows application to be super easy! It's convenient since it's a serum consistency it prevents a mess from happening.

The formula is really runny which I'm not use to, but once on the skin it feels (and looks) amazing! It has a noticeable scent at first but it doesn't linger. It comes with a small synthetic brush that actually isn't bad!

It's not the softest brush in the world but I do feel like it works better that way. It does a great job at blending. I just place a few drops on the bush and blend away! Now, my only con about this product is that it only comes in 3 colors! There's light, medium and medium-beige... not even a deep shade. I purchased mine in medium but it ended up being a hair too dark and slightly orange. I managed to make it work but I really hope they work on their color selection. It covered my sun spots and discoloration around my cheeks so I really enjoyed this foundation!

 

Bottom line: I really like this foundation! I wont say its the most longwearing but it will look amazing for a good 5 hours. Being a serum formula I thought my skin would end up feeling really oily but I was pleasantly surprised! My skin was moisturized throughout the day without getting more oily than usual. It was breathable and still looked natural while providing the coverage I wanted. The price is a bit high but I'm happy that it comes with a brush that works. Give this a try! :-)







Spot it & Buy it: Physicians Formula Haul! (New Products!)

Great Deals!

Recently I was at Rite Aid and I came across the Physicians Formula display! Most of the products had a $5 off instant coupon so I thought it was the perfect time to try out their products. Physicians Formula is on the most expensive side of the drugstore so I've stayed away from it until now. I purchased three fairly new products to the line, mainly because the packaging was adorable haha. I'm so excited about these products and wanted to also tell you guys about a great sale: Physicians Formula is BOGO Free at Target until the 24th, so if you want to give any of their products a try this is the perfect time to do so!

So I was really excited to try out the Nude Wear Glowing Nude Blush... you know me and blush haha. Here's what the packaging looks like:

I purchased the color Natural and its a really gorgeous color. What's cool about the blush is that it's made up of four colors that you can use individually or blend together. Now lets talk about the packaging: bows and rose gold, enough said! haha it's really cute and the first thing that drew my attention. This blush retails for $12.95 which is a little high but I got $5 off instantly so that was a great deal. It's a beautiful color when blended and its ideal for everyday wear. Its a really smooth powder and not the most pigmented but it leaves a pretty pink glow on the cheeks that I love! Here are the swatches:

The first swatch is the color when blended and then the individual colors. Initially there's a highlight over spray on the blush but it goes away after using it. I love the natural, glowing finish it leaves behind!

In the same line as the blush I purchased the Nude Wear Glowing Nude Powder in medium. I first thought this was a highlight but really its targeted to be more of a finishing powder/veil. I haven't worn it as an all over face powder but it does make a great subtle highlight! The packaging is just like the blush just a bit bigger.

It has a nice combination colors for those times when you're in between shades. It retails for $14.95 and for what it is I think it's a product you can skip. I love my Rimmel Stay Matte Powder for only $4 so this product isn't a must have. I'll continue to use it up but just wouldn't recommend it. Here are the swatches:

I did save the best for last in this little haul. The Shimmer Strips All-in-1 Custom Nude Palette for face and eyes is a multifaceted product and I love it! I've used it almost everyday since I purchased it and its the one product that I highly recommend! Here's what it looks like:

I purchased mine in Natural Nude and it impressed me! I love how versatile it is: it's a perfect cheek highlight and a great inner corner highlight to brighten up any eye look! This product retails for $13.95 and honestly this would be the one product of the three that I would repurchase at full price because its that amazing! All the colors are nicely pigmented and look great all over the lid. Here are the swatches individually and by row:

This palette will suite many skin tones. It's perfect for travel too. I'm pretty happy with this one and can't wait to try other colors!

 

Bottom line: I would highly recommend the shimmer strips! The blush is also really pretty but you can get the same effect with a more affordable blush like the Mineral Blushes from ELF. The powder was my least favorite, it just didn't do anything special for me. Make sure to take advantage of the Target sale going on right now so you can get a great deal. What's your favorite Physicians Formula product? Leave me a comment down below! :-)