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Showing posts with label Maybelline. Show all posts
I used the Real Techniques brush set when I did this look and even though they're small (or maybe I just have a big face, lol) the more I use them, the more I like them. My review of them is here.

Face: Gurelain Parure Aqua
Mac Prep and Prime finishing powder
Calvin Klein concealer

Brows: Jemma Kidd Runway Palette (dark brown)

Eyes: Mac Sweet and Punchy es
Stila Charmed Palette (bronze es)
Ulta Bone es (highlight)
ELF cream eyeliner in black
Maybelline Falsies Mascara

Cheeks: Mac Sur blush

Lips: Mac Viva Glam Gaga 2
Mac Chestnut lip pencil
Before I washed off my makeup for the night, I thought I'd give another shot at my makeup enemy a.k.a. red eyeshadow, lol. Knowing I wasn't wearing this out, I didnt' hold back and here are the results: Me + red still = fail, but I haven't given up!

Sry for the squinty, sleepy eyes.

Face: Guerlain Parure Extreme
Maybelline Dream Powder

Eyes: All Sleek Sunset Palette- red, orange, black and pale highlight
Maybelline Falsies Mascara
UD 24/7 eyeliner in Zero

Brows: Jemma Kidd Runway palette dark brown
Anastasia Clear Brow Gel

Cheeks: MAC Petticoat MSF

Lips: Revlon Hazlenut ls

Max Factor Golddigger lipgloss
This was a quick taupe and gray look I did with some false lashes added to make it a bit more dramatic.

Face: Estee Lauder Dbl wear Light
Mac Prep and Primer Finishing Powder
ELF Complete Coverage Concealer Palette

Brows: Sleek Storm palette

Eyes: Wet n Wild Silent Treatment
Ulta Twilight es
Mac Electra es
Ebay False Lashes
Maybelline Falsies Mascara
ELF Cream liner in Black

Cheeks: Mac Marine Life

Lips Guerlain Gold Brown ls
As I mentioned in the post below, this full-sized Maybelline Age Rewind foundation was in the box with my order from Target.com. It wasn't listed on the packing slip and I wasn't charged for it, so I'm assuming this was just a mistake on the part of whoever packed my box.

The shade is #250 Pure Beige and is waaaay to light for me to make any use of it. But still I decided to swatch it and test it on my face to see how I like the formula/coverage (I did not take pics of it on my face for obvious reasons. Lets just say I looked a long lost sister of Michael Jackson - NOT a good look for me!)

According to the packaging, this foundation took 7 years of research, holds multiple patents and is formulated with Goji Berry and Collagen. Its for all skin types, and is supposed to micro-correct and give a lifted appearance

Because of the name, I'm assuming this foundation it geared toward more mature ladies. With that in mind, I was expecting a moisturizing formula and maybe dewier finish. In those areas, this stuff doesn't deliver. The finish is VERY matte, and it highlighted every dry patch, flake of skin and pimple on my face. Now I realize this could be due to the fact that the color was all kinds of wrong. But if its possible, this made my skin look drier than it actually is.

The coverage though is great. On the packaging it states that its "Super Concentrated" which I guess is Maybelline's way of saying full coverage. There was no hint of my natural skin color once I applied this to my face. It also feels very light on your skin, not at all cakey or masky looking. I'm thinking that if I can find a shade that works for me, this could be a great summer foundation when my skin is super oily.
With flash. Click to enlarge.
 On one last note, the applicator/eraser thing is just dumb, dumb, dumb! It applies too much and smears it around in streaks. I had much better luck using my fingers.
Without flash. Click to enlarge.