*This post was made prior to be becoming vegan*
It's a buy! I'm going to be straight forward at the beginning for people who don't want to read through it. I also include some "cons" (although it may be a pro to some)
It's a buy! I'm going to be straight forward at the beginning for people who don't want to read through it. I also include some "cons" (although it may be a pro to some)
I don't think I need to explain exactly what it is since it's been released for a while but I own the shade G20.
It's basically a product that you can add to a "carrier"product (sunscreen, foundation, moisturizer, primer etc) to add COVERAGE.
How do I best prefer to use it?
-so far I've been adding it to sheerer foundations (Ex. Makeup Forever Face and Body) or a primer/moisturizer
-I want to add it to sheer products because I tend to like sheer formulated products since they look more natural
-I'll usually add 2 drops to one pump of primer/moisturizer
-I would advise never to wear it alone... but I'm not the makeup police so to each their own
Why is it best to mix it with other products?
-it's formulated to blend into other products, once I put in it blends very easily->only need few blending swipes
-if you do use it on it's own here's an analogy to why I disagree:
-imagine trying to paint your nails with a nail polish-> if you try to paint your nail with one thick coat of nail polish you dispense too much product onto your nail you just end up pushing it around your nail bed
-similar concept-> you just end up pushing pigment around your face-> you will get build up pigment wherever you don't blend in an even layer
Why is it so expensive for a tiny amount?
-I use two drops... That's hardly anything
-It works well with so many products
-I've tried mixing concealers with moisturizers... It's not the same, try imagining mixing Makeup Forever Concealer with moisturizer... it looks so unnatural!
Who is it for?
-people who own products that they want to add coverage to
-on it's own it's a natural finish (almost dewy!)
-if you want to mix into a foundation.... you gotta own foundation! (especially if you like natural looking foundation but find that natural foundations just don't have that much coverage.. or you want to amp it up)
-there are 24 shades which are coded by undertone N-neutral, G-golden(yellow), and P-pink
-it lasts a fairly long time and it stays looking nice-> doesn't break up looking very obvious
Who is it not for?
-people who think it's just a foundation... I mean you can think whatever you want but I find the best way I prefer it is mixed with other products
-people who look for matte foundations
-for extreme dry skin, I have some dry patches that are terrible right now and it does emphasize some of that so remember to exfoliate!
Tips:
-when mixing with items that have white cast( opt for a darker shade, it will balance it out)
-when mixing with moisturizers and foundations opt for the exact match
-you can use it to thin out very thick concealers
-be careful with the bottle! there's no stopper on it so once you spill its gone.. and it's a pain to remove!
-for extreme dry skin, I have some dry patches that are terrible right now and it does emphasize some of that so remember to exfoliate!
Tips:
-when mixing with items that have white cast( opt for a darker shade, it will balance it out)
-when mixing with moisturizers and foundations opt for the exact match
-you can use it to thin out very thick concealers
-be careful with the bottle! there's no stopper on it so once you spill its gone.. and it's a pain to remove!
Personally it's worth it.. A lot of high end foundations will range from $40 and up and I don't see myself using the bottle up any time soon
This I can pick the texture and overall finish(the "carrier" foundation/moisturizer) I want my face to be and just add coverage without thinking: Will these products blend together?
