...Or not. Ha!
What I used to achieve this look:
- Hard Candy's Sweet Spot Lipgloss in Hippie Chick
After prepping with lipbalm, I applied the Paint with my Japonesque 211. Then I just applied the gloss on top. And that's it - easy as pie!
I love the 211 brush - its meant as an eye detailer, but I also like using it to apply lip colour as well.
Hope you enjoyed the FOTD! The red lips have put me in a patriotic mood - maybe I'll rock them again today! n.n
So you all know about my experience with Clinique's Supermoisture Makeup. Well, that wasn't the only Clinique product I've been testing. I've had my paws on the All About Eyes Concealer (shade of choice: 08 Deep Honey) for quite some time, and I was hoping that it would be a great companion to Supermoisture. Check the deets, dolls: "Multi-tasking concealer disguises dark under-eye circles while helping to reduce the look of puffiness. Long-wearing, moisturizing formula won't crease or settle into fine lines. Oil-free. Ophthalmologist tested.
Formula: Liquid Concealer
Coverage: Moderate
Benefits: Moisturizes / Camouflages"
Obviously, one would think that this is right up my alley. Since my last allergic reaction, I still experience some puffiness and irritation. My peepers also tend to be on the dry side, so I need all the moisturizing I can get. Plus, I've yet to find a concealer that can stand up to Louisiana's intense humidity or my high standards. So did All About Eyes live up to expectations?
At first, no, it didn't. I tried dabbing it on with my finger, but it was always too much. Concealer brushes didn't work, either - the application was always too heavy and cakey for my liking. I remembered seeing Nicola of Pixiwoo use a fluffy crease brush to apply her concealer. So I busted out my 232 Japonesque Crease Brush **, lightly dabbed a bit of concealer on the tip, buffed the excess lightly on my hand, and then buffed the remnants onto my undereye area.
Perfection.
After trying this technique, the concealer applied lightly and evenly - no cakey effect at all. It gave a light glow to my undereye area, and it didn't settle into my fine lines or dissipate throughout the day. And although this product was created with the undereye area in mind, its perfect for concealing blemishes. I like to take a very small amount, dab it on the afflicted area with my finger, and then buff it out with my beloved 232.
Let's not forget the packaging, which is simplicity at its best. Its your basic tube, which means you'll get every drop of concealer. There's also very little chance of contamination, so it'll last much longer than the 6 months that's printed on the tube (that is, if you store it properly - in a nice, cool space).
All About Eyes gets a B because when I'm pushing for time, its a bit cumbersome to go through so many steps to conceal my flaws. When I'm in a hurry, I think I'll reach for a concealer with a wand. Would I buy it again? I think so. Its pigmented, long lasting, and doesn't irritate my eyes. What more could one want?
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Hey friends! Sorry for not posting for so long. I've been taking care of some business that I've actually been waiting to share on here - but, if you follow me on Twitter, you know already! For those of you that aren't in the know, don't worry; just check out the PUFFDATE above this post! Now, on with the review:Its been a very long time since I've worn liquid foundation - in fact, I haven't touched the stuff since I used up my Revlon's Custom Creations! And, for the first time, my beloved Studio Fix just wasn't cutting it - for some reason, it wasn't liking my newfound dry-combination skin. It was then that I decided that, after almost 2 years, it was time to bring back the Puffy Foundation Hunt!
My friend Lillian is the reason why my hunt started with Clinique. She started working at a Clinique counter and told me how much she loved their foundations. After doing some searching, I decided that the Supermoisture Makeup was most definitely for me.
"Ultra-creamy yet refreshingly lightweight makeup goes beyond flaw-fixing, acting as an undercover moisture agent for a dewy look. Disguises unevenness. Instantly comforts drier skins. Skin looks soft, radiant all day."
Gift card in hand, I headed off to my local Clinique counter and was greeted by Tammy**, a very patient and knowledgeable consultant! She matched me to the wrong shade (don't you hate mall lighting?), but I was able to exchange for a lighter shade** without any problems. Once I finally got home with my new shade, I got to the testing!
When they said it was moisturizing, they meant it! The texture of the product itself is very creamy and rich (as a moisturizing product should be), but doesn't feel heavy on the skin at all. The finish is very dewy as promised - in fact, if you look at the tube very closely, you can see the wee sparkles in the product (they aren't obvious on the skin, though - very subtle). Supermoisture evened out my skintone very nicely, and looked fresh for...hm, I'd say 3-4 hours before I had to blot - not bad!
The packaging is a basic squeeze tube. I like this because it ensures that I'll get every last drop of foundation. However, its very possible to squeeze too much out of the tube - trust me when I say that you don't need much at all to cover your flaws. Another plus is that this will not spill or open up in your makeup bag.
That being said, I would definitely buy this product again - at $22.50 for 1 oz., you can't go wrong. For that, this product gets:
You'll like this foundation if...
However, you probably won't like this foundation if...
I hope you folks liked the review! I was pretty sure you guys were getting tired of my janky FOTDs, haha. Let's hope Puff will get a replacement battery for her beloved Cammy soon! Until next time, friends!
** Since my last visit, Tammy has transferred to another Clinique counter! If you're in the Shreveport area, head to the Clinique counter at Mall St. Vincent and ask for Tammy Busby!
**My shade is Golden in Clinique foundations, however; I decided to go a shade lighter with Honeycomb for the winter months, when my skin is espcially dry.
And here's a look I did the other day with orange liner:
Will update with products used for both looks later today. :)
face:
all about eyes concealer **
studio fix powder foundation
mac flammable paint as blush
eyes:
too faced glamour 2 go palette: yellow, green, brown **
loreal single eyeshadow in black
HIP liner mixed with green glitter
loreal beauty tubes mascara **
lips:
mac flammable paint on bottom lip only
nails:
icing nail polish in marine blue
Glamour 2 Go Palette
I hope you liked the FOTD! Oh, and the products with asterisks by them? Expect reviews on those products very soon! ;)
Cold Cream Stats:
"What does it do?
The classic rich cream deep cleans down to the pores to remove even the most stubborn make-up and impurities, while leaving skin soft and smooth.
How does it work?
Cold cream cleans thoroughly and gently, without stripping or drying and without harsh detergents. It'll add essential moisture to dry skin, without leaving residue."
PCC is the perfect multitasking product. It removes everything, including waterproof mascara. Its really gentle on the skin AND peepers - which means no stinging or burning when removing stubborn eye makeup. After using it, skin is left looking fresh and glowy. And it doesn't leave any residue behind at all - just the feeling of clean, soft skin.
Personally, I found that this isn't enough to moisturize my dry combination skin thoroughly. I don't mind that, though - I would just follow up with Pond's Dry Skin Cream (another classic that's very moisturizing) or a nice, rich night cream. That aside, it didn't break me out (in fact, it made me break out less) and helped to brighten/even out my complexion.
Puff's skin right after cleansing with PCC
Here's pics of Pond's Cold Cream at work!
In order from top: MACs Naked Pigment, UDPP Sin, MACs Shadestick in Shimmersand
A nice slab of Cold Cream!
After massaging the Cream onto my arm - after massaging into the skin, the cream almost looks like water
Hooray! Clean, fresh skin!
All in all, Pond's Cold Cream is the classic cleanser. It does everything you'd want a cleanser to do and then some. There's a reason why your grandmother kept it on her vanity. And for that, this product has:
Do you use PCC? How did you learn about it? Tell me here! And while you're at it, check out Sher's Review of Pond's Cold Cream, too! She loves it just as much as I do. :)
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