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Beauty Haul II

May 14, 2015

Lace & Pearls Beauty Haul

Here are some recent beauty finds in my never ending quest to tame my oily skin. This is a follow up to my last beauty haul.

  1. Lorac POREfection Mattifying Face Primer – this primer is oil and paraben free, and good for all skin types. It reduces the appearance of pores and fine lines with a matte finish. Wearing this primer helps my makeup stay on all day and reduces shine. For me, this is the best primer yet.
  2. Beautyblender – this edge-less sponge leaves your face looking airbrushed and flawless. I recommend the Blendercleanser for keeping it in mint condition. I am obsessed with both.
  3. Tarte Smooth Operator Amazonian Clay Pressed Finishing Powder – this finishing powder minimizes pores, mattifies the skin, and reduces excess oil. It also comes in a loose powder.
  4. Caudalie Beauty Elixir – the employees at my local Sephora swear by this spray. It is part toner and part serum. This is the final step in my makeup application. You can also use it to touch up throughout the day.
  5. Tweezerman Brush iQ Powder Brush – this is the first powder brush I’ve used, so I don’t have much to compare to, but I was shocked by how flawless my complexion looked after using.

To see the other makeup products that I use, check out this post.

37 Comments · Labels: Beauty Tagged: beauty, Beauty Haul, Beautyblender, Blendercleanser, Caudalie Beauty Elixir, Lorac Porefection Mattifying face primer, Sephora, Tarte Smooth Operator Amazonian Clay Pressed Finishing Powder, Tweezerman Brush iQ Powder Brush

Beauty Haul

March 26, 2015

Sephora

(1) Bite Beauty Butter Cream Lipstick (Moka) (2) Becca Ever-Matte Poreless Priming Perfector (3) Kat Von D Tattoo Liner

A few weekends back, I went to Sephora with my best friend. We were like two kids in a candy store; every display hinted at a promise for the perfect lips, unbelievable lashes, or a flawless complexion. This is nothing new to hard core beauties – I’m probably describing the feeling you get every time you visit a beauty store. For us this was a little outside the norm.

I would not describe myself as a beauty lover, but I’ve been really enjoying a few things from my Sephora haul.

  • Bite Beauty Butter Cream Lipstick (Moka)–  This brand uses natural and organic ingredients to provide your lips with the perfect pout. The Butter Cream collection is hand cut to allow for the fullest moisture. I normally wear a gloss on the top of my lipstick, but with this one I don’t have to. The texture achieves it’s namesake with a smooth creamy finish.
  • Becca Ever-Matte Poreless Priming Perfector – This primer has an oil-control base that is suppose to minimize pores and mattify skin for up to 12 hrs. It can be worn under or on top of your makeup. I wore this primer under my makeup but it only kept me matte for 2-3 hrs. I hope re-applying this product on top of my makeup as a touch up will increase the longevity. I have tried the infamous Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer, but it only made me more oily.
  • Kat Von D Tattoo Liner– One word, A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!  I have never found an eyeliner that stays on all day. I have extremely oily skin and most makeup slides off within hours, but this stayed on the entire day when pairing it with Smashbox 24 Hour Shadow Primer. I am 100% sold and will not buy anything else. Now, it’s time to practice my cat eye!

Any suggestions on a good primer for oily skin?

23 Comments · Labels: Beauty Tagged: Beauty Haul, Becca Ever-Matte Poreless Priming Perfector, Bite Beauty Butter Cream Lipstick, Kat Von D Tattoo Liner

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