Sunday, May 29, 2011

Stash Swatch: Face

As a result of this evenings boredom, I decided to swatch / review some of my make-up for anyone who need reference. I know when I am looking to purchase something I like to know what color I'm going to actually get. Haven't we all had that foundation we thought was our color, only to come home to something that's...not. Haha well this is to help with that, I know it's not much but hopefully it will help someone (:

FACE:

Foundation / Blush / Bronzer (from left to right) -
Revlon Colorstay for Normal / Dry Skin in 240 Medium Beige: Claims to "wear for 16 hours and provide a flawless, lightweight feel"
PROS  
- Medium coverage
- Dewy and soft when applied
- Buildable
- It goes on really smooth and blends with my skin really well. 
- The color is a little on the pink side, but it definitely goes well with my warm tone. I would describe it as a golden, fresh medium beige with a hint (and I mean the smallest of the small of hints) of rose. 
-It has about an 8 hour staying power. 
CONS
- Packaging makes it hard to control the amount of product that comes out of the bottle
OVERALL RATING
- I'm happy with this foundation, I wear it everyday with no problems like breakouts or anything. 8.5 out of 10

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Almay Bright Eyes Eye Base / Concealer in 145 Medium:
PROS
- Versatile use as a concealer and eye shadow base
- Yellow / orange color helps conceal dark circles very well
- Good packaging, controllable product release
CONS
- I don't really have any complaints about this product, it works well for what it's intended for.
OVERALL RATING
- I like this concealer and eye shadow base, it saves money of having to buy the products separately, good color match. 9 out of 10

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Bonnebell My Style Concealer in Light:
PROS
- I guess the only positive thing I have to say about this is the packaging is okay.
CONS
- The color doesn't match my skin 
- It just doesn't compare to the Almay concealer
- Too 'white' not enough color in the product
OVERALL RATING
- 3 out of 10

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bareMinerals Original SPF 15 Foundation in Medium Beige N20 & Matte Foundation in Medium Tan 3C: Claims to improve the look of your skin over time, and that you can sleep in it.
PROS
- Good coverage
- Buildable
- Good color, it's almost that you can change the color of the product depending on how much you apply
CONS
- Not good for dry / flaky skin (which I have) 
- Doesn't last very long if you don't set it 
OVERALL RATING
- I do love bareMinerals products, this product just doesn't work for me because of my dry skin. It makes me stand out more than it naturally does so I stay away from it. If I do use it, I use it to powder my T-zone so it's not too oily. 7 out of 10

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Physician's Formula in Peach to Glow:
PROS
- Pretty, soft, peachy beige color
- Some sparkle
- Works well with my warm undertones
CONS
- Not very pigmented
- A little bit chalky
OVERALL RATING
- 6 out of 10

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i.d. bareMinerals Natural Light in Well Lit:
PROS
- Amazing highlighter for cheek and brow bone
- Not too sparkly, it's more of a light shimmer
- Really sheer and buildable 
CONS
- You kind of need a lot of product for it to "show up, show up" but if your using it as a highlight you don't need it to do that. I really enjoy this product. 8 out of 10

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Bed Head by TIGI Glow Mineral Illuminator: "to highlight under eyes, cheek bones or anywhere you want to illuminate"
PROS:
- I like the packaging
- Nice for a brow bone highlight
- It looks pretty...in the bottle
CONS
- Too sparkly, I look for more of a sheer shimmer when it comes to highlighters
OVERALL RATING
This product is just too sparkly for my liking. Although I sometimes use it as a brow bone highlight, I would never use it on my cheeks. Waaaay too much sparkle. 4 out of 10

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bareMinerals Face Color in Warmth, Fresh, and Faux Tan:
no pros or cons
Description - Warmth: A reddish brown contour or bronzer. Buildable color, good pigment. Fresh: Really beautiful peachy, orange with some shimmer (favorite). Faux Tan: Brown pigment with some sparkle. Great for all over body color.

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E.L.F Bronzer in Bronzed: 
no pros or cons
Description - A reddish, rose, sparkly bronzer with a lot of pigment. Good color for summer.

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Clinique BLUSHWEAR Cream Stick in 01 Glow Blush:
PROS
- Really pretty color; it's a warm, soft orangey-brown with a touch of shimmer
- Blends easily
- Good for use under liquid foundation for a natural looking contour
CONS
- Doesn't work well over powder (duh)
- Can go on a little thick if you aren't careful
OVERALL RATING
- 7 out of 10

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*If you have any further questions or anything just comment below!
XOX,
- Mj




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