Rimmel's Clean Finish Foundation is a Hidden Gem

Hello:

I recently tried Rimmel's Clean Finish Foundation which Rimmel describes as a: "Formula enriched with natural shine-controlling mineral powders for all-day oil control that won’t clog pores. Smooth Skin™ technology covers completely, for a natural, 100% poreless look. Wears all day.Don’t just mattify your complexion– go poreless!Perfect for all skin types."

The bottle has a interesting feature - a spatula attached to the cap, I assume it is to stir the foundation which is slightly thick and perhaps to scrape product out?  I don't think you would want to use it to apply the makeup to your face as you would then contaminate the bottle.  I could not find any information or Rimmel's website as to its proper use.  The foundation provides a nice moderate coverage and does give a matte look to the skin.  It stayed in place all day and works just as well as many of its pricier competitors.  As for looking poreless - I don't know that is possible with out layers of foundation, but it does not maximize the look of your pores.

I look much darker in the photo with the foundation on the sunlight was really bright and for some reason my camera really threw the color temperature off, and I am not photo savvy enough to fix it.

But I think this is a good foundation for everyday use.

Next up...Revlon,

Jasmine

Elizabeth Arden's Flawless Finish is modestly fantastic

Hello:
Today I tried Elizabeth Arden's Flawless Finish full coverage makeup.  It is a cream makeup that you apply with a wet sponge.

It takes very little product to get your face done and goes on smoothly.  I really like the coverage it gives and it looked fresh all day long.  It didn't get cakey or chalky, and it actually made my face feel incredibly soft.  This had moved into my top 3 and is now my favorite full coverage make-up!  And at $33 it's easier on the wallet than most. 



For some reason I look a little "grey" in the after picture, but I as you can see I was really red faced before and after I have a nice smooth finish.  It also halped my blush and bronzer stay in place and did not take much powder to get rid of excess shine.  A hidden gem in my opinion :).

Next up...drugstore brands,

Jasmine

Elizabeth Arden's Intervene can intrude into my cabinet

Hello:

Today I used Elizabeth Arden's Intervene which the company describes as "This liquid makeup with Biodormin™ skincare benefits helps put a pause on aging signs. Micro-mineral pigment technology smooths away imperfections for brighter, even-toned skin, as it delivers all day coverage, color-true shades, and a soft natural finish. " 

Like Chanel's Perfection Lumiere this lives up to its description.  It applies smoothly and lasts all day with out getting chalky or making my skin more oily.  My skin appeared more even toned as you can see in the pictures below.

The only draw back is it made the loose podwer I use look cakey after about 4 hours, but if you don't use powder than no worries.  I would use this foundation for a very natural look, on a day when I was only going to wear mascara and perhaps a little cream blush ( I would worry powder blush would get creases).  But overall it lands in my top 5.

Next up... Elizabeth Arden's Flawless Finish sponge on foundation,

Jasmine

Estee Lauder Lucidity - needs lots o' loose powder

Hello:

Today I tried Estee Lauder's Lucidity foundation which is moderate coverage, in the shade Linen.

The company describes Lucidity as "The radiantly perfect face. Special light-diffusing pigments actually reflect light away from fine lines and wrinkles, so they seem to disappear. Provides light moisturizing and other skin care benefits, so it's comfortable even on dry skin. Medium coverage, Natural finish, For Normal/Oily, Normal/Dry or Dry Skin protects with SPF 8 sunscreen."  uh-oh the light diffusing statement appears again and once again I ended up with a oily/chalky face.  After 3 attempts at moderate coverage foundations with "special light diffusing" attributes I am ready to give up, they are not for me.  Also, I am disappointed with the low SPF content, at least throw in SPF 15!
Here is my before foundation and after application pictures:

Bare faced



After I put Lucidity on

I think you can definitely see the smoothing effect, but it doesn't stay nice and matte for me unfortunetly.
So the search continues

Next up...Elizabeth Arden,

Jasmine


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Foundation Swatches

Hello!

When ever I'm putting on these foundations I'm always amazed in the color variation. Check it out.

From the Left:
#1) Physcians Formula Tinted Moisturizer (which you can tell has moisturizer in it because it was the first one I put on the didn't dry down)
#2 Lancome Teint Miracle
#3 Lancome Teint Idole
#4 Clinique Perfectly Real
#5 Clarins Everlasting Foundation
#6 Clarins Skin Illusion
#7 Estee Lauder Double Wear

They all blend fairly well, but as you can see the full coverage foundations dry down very quick.  You can also see my arm which is actually very close in color to face - hence the reason I can never find a close match and need to try all these :)

Jasmine

Double Wear...well I'll wear it now and again

Hello:

I realized I may not have mentioned I don't use a primer when I try these foundations - ok onto the info.

Today I am posting pictures of Estee Lauder's Double Wear.  The company describes the foundation as "15-hour staying power. Flawless all day. This worry-free, long-wearing makeup stays fresh and looks natural through heat, humidity, nonstop activity. Won't change color,smudge or come off on clothes. Feels lightweight and comfortable." 

I does wear all all day with no smudging, and it gives a matte finish that doesn't get oily or chalky. I have combination/normal skin and this was a little bit drying for me I am wearing the shade Bone in the picture below and I look a little pasty.

It is a full coverage foundation, but it didn't give me quite the coverage I would have expected, as you can see you can still see my freckles.  It applies smoothly and lasts all day, but I think it is more suited for those that have oilier skin and/or sweat a lot.

Next up...Estee Lauder Lucidity,

Jasmine

Skin Illusion keeps it real - really real

Hello~


Today I present Clarins Skin Illusion Foundation which the company describes as "This light-reflecting, oil-free and hydrating foundation perfectly combines mineral and plant ingredients to create a naturally radiant complexion with light to medium coverage. Clarins Light Optimizing Complex and Pink Opal Pigments, combined with a unique blend of ingredients, continuously hydrates and protects skin resulting in a beautifully radiant and perfectly even complexion." 

They mentioned the dreaded "light optimizing" phrase but luckily I did not notice any chalky-ness.  Though the continous hydration may be a bit too much, I have normal (winter dryness) skin and it got a bit oily on me towards the end of the day.  But the moderate coverage and plant extracts ( it has that same slight botanical smell) work to create a really nice finish and this mat be my new favorate moderate coverage foundation.

I think it's "super-natural" in a flawless, smoothing way, and gives my pale skin a nice glow. I also realized I always just show you my foundation face, so here's about 5 minutes later when I've powdered. bronzed, blushed, concealed and put my eyebrows "on".  All that's left is eyeshadow and mascara, but not bad eh?

 Next up...the infamous Estee Lauder Double Wear!

Jasmine

Not only amy I wildly beautiful... but I am CRAFTY!

Hello!

I have always been crafty in a couple of senses of the word.  Like I'm crafty like a fox, I look for the angle on things and try to come up with unusual solutions if need be.  And then I'm Crafty like Martha Stewart - big time.  I am an avid quilter, I do needlework, I make jewelry and I sew bags and things.  So what does this rant have to do with the world of beauty junkies.  I needed to craft up some storage ideas for my makeup collection!  I saw the idea on Pinterest (which is the best waste of time ever), and decided I needed to make my own MAGNETIC MAKEUP BOARD.

Source: curbly.com via Angela on Pinterest

 This is what you need:
1) Old frame that can still hold in the glass plate
2) Sandpaper
3) Paint in your choice of color (acrylic craft paint works well) and a sealer
4) Paint brush
5) Sheet metal cut to fit in frame
6) Spray Adhesive
7) Fabric of your choice
8) Sticky back magnets (it usually comes in a roll)

Ok - so I went thrifting and found a large frame with a hideous picture inside for $4.  I took sthe picture out and measured it.  I had my man friend cut the piece of sheet metal to fit inside the frame using the old picture as a template.  Be careful cutting and handling sheet metal - it's sharp! I then I cut the fabric to fit the piece of sheet metal with just a teensy (like 1/8 inch) extra around the edge.  I used spray adhesive to adhere the fabric to the metal and then sanded the frame so I could paint it.
Here is the frame pre-paintjob:

The gold foil frame is actually not bad but I wanted PINK - like Barbie pink :)
So I layed out a protective surface and just painted two twin coats on.

Pretty!

 

Next I put the metal with the fabric on it into the frame and secured it in place.  And it looked like this:

For some reason the pink frame looks different in every picture - I am not a good photographer.

Sweet Barbie fabric right!?!  My Makeup desk/closet is all white, black and pink so this was just right.  Then I just started going thru my eyeshadows and choosing the ones that I can see the color thru the lid and I put magnets on the back and Wa-Lah- stuck them to the board and now they are easily accesible and take up no counter space.  Not bad for $4!

I also "distressed" the frame a bit because I like the gold coming thru.  I ran out of magnets, but this is a great start.  Please feel free to ask any questions if you want to make your own and I wasn't clear!

Keepin it Crafty,
Jasmine
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