Makeup Monday 8/1

Hey everyone! As promised, I am here with Makeup Monday!

I have a very small haul, but I got a lot of products I have been wanting to try.

First off, I needed a new skin care routine, and I have heard good things about Clean & Clear, so I am trying these:

Clean & Clear Morning Burst Skin Brightening facial cleanser with caffeine, lemon, and papaya:
$4.97 at Wal-Mart

Clean & Clear Morning Glow Moisturizer:
$5.67 at Wal-Mart

I also got a primer:

Ulta Fabulous Face Foundation Primer:
$12.50 at Ulta

A new foundation:

Cover Girl Natureluxe Silk Foundation in Flax
$9.74 at Wal-Mart

And two new eye shadows:

Cover Girl intense shadow in Beige Blaze and Forever Pink
$7.99 each at Ulta

Makeup Monday: Primer Potion!

Makeup Monday: Back 2 School Basics

Makeup Monday: CO Bigelow Mentha Lip Shine / Breath Freshener # 502

CO Bigelow boasts that:

Our mint-infused lip balm provides a glossy high shine with a refreshing cooling sensation. Lips stay moist and protected while peppermint oil gives breath a long-lasting freshness.

I agree with all of this, but there is one thing I don't like. A little tube of it costs $7.50


Here is a quick before:




And after:



So as you see, it does give a good shine, but I can't get over the price. I would keep in in your bag though for those sweet kiss moments.

There is not much to say, so I am going to leave you with the cheat sheet:

Rating: 3

Product Cheat sheet:
Available at: Bath & Body Works is the only place I can find it.
Cost: $7.50 for .5 oz
Good for: mint lovers
Pros: Very minty, not sticky, fresh feeling.
Cons: Holy Schmoly the cost! Lack of ready availability.

Makeup Monday: Cover Sticks by N.Y.C. (New York Color)

We are focusing on that yellow stick up there!

OMG!!!! This is my new favorite product!!! There are a few issues that I will get into later, but this is a total 5!!!!!

This is me first thing in the morning:


Lovely aren't I?

Anyway.... my eyes close up:


My nose looks so weird in this picture! Anyway, see the purple?

Well, I took a little concealer on my finger and made "football stripes" as I call the over the bags:

I blend it in with my fingers and then it looks like this:

Nothing but the concealer!

Just add your primer, foundation, etc on top of it. :)

Now, there are some downsides...

It goes on smooth and creamy, which is good, but the stick is creamy as well so it breaks easily. so you need to use a brush or your fingers to apply it.

But as you see, it works sooooo well!

Rating: 5

Product Cheat sheet:
Available at: Mass retailers nation wide!
Cost: $1.99 (I found it cheaper though)
Good for: under eye bags
Pros: Feels good on the skin, does it's job, cost, availability
Cons: the stick is really creamy and breaks easily

Makeup Monday: Smashbox Photo Finish Color Correcting Foundation Primer

Okay... First off, I want to apologize for the quality of the photos. My camera decided to have a fit and I didn't realize it until I was working on the entry. They WILL be better next time. I promise!
For this review, I am referring to the green primer on the far left.

I highly recommend primer as it is, and this one is GREAT for if you have redness. Being pale and a red head is hard, especially in the summer, but this product helps me relax a little. Does it work miracles? No, but I also don't expect it to.

Here is me before:


As you see, kinda red and grainy... oh wait... that is the pic.... (Told you they were bad!)

Anyway, the stuff goes on really green and if you are like me, just dab it on various parts of your face to make sure everything gets covered:


And then after rubbing it in (I use two fingers), it should look like this:


Aren't I pretty? You are still looking at the graininess aren't you? *sigh*

I know you can't really tell a difference in these photos, but this stuff REALLY works.

It also comes in apricot for concealing under eye circles and age spots as well as lavender for yellow toned skin.

Rating: 4

Product Cheat sheet:
Available at Sephora, smashbox.com, and Ulta
Cost: $38 for 1 oz
Good for: Discolored facial skin
Pros: Feels good on the skin, does it's job!
Cons: Cost, availability for every day purchasing.