SMASHBOX PHOTO FINISH FOUNDATION PRIMER LIGHT

Until I find the perfect foundation primer, I will be purchasing trial sized bottles. I found the SMASHBOX PHOTO FINISH FOUNDATION PRIMER LIGHT available at Sephora in a .5 fluid ounce size. A friend recommended it to me and said it would give my oily skin a matte finish. I've been using this product daily for several weeks. I do like that this primer gives my skin a soft base to work with before applying my foundation. It dries very fast and it hasn't given me any skin irritations or breakouts. After 2-3 hours of wear, I do have to blot my forehead and later after a couple more hours my nose and chin with a blotting paper to absorb the oil that has produced. I'm giving this product a FAIR rating. For the $16 that I spent for the trial size and the price of a  full sized bottle, I find it to be too expensive for the amount of hours I do get a matte finish. When purchasing this product, I was lured by the words MATTE FINISH ALL DAY. This product does not give me that.

E.L.F. STUDIO SHIMMER PALETTE

Another palette that I borrow from my teenage daughter from time to time is the E.L.F. STUDIO SHIMMER PALETTE. The cream consistency from each color makes it very easy and quick for me to highlight my cheek bones or inner eye lids if I'm in a rush. This product gets a GOOD rating for its very low price of $3 and sleek casing and because all of the colors work with my olive skin. The only thing I would improve is the slight creamy feel that is left on my skin after application. I do wish it had more of a powdery finish once dry.

E.L.F. STUDIO ENDLESS EYES PRO MINI EYESHADOW PALETTE

This is my teenage daughters palette but I borrow it from her all the time because the warm colors are perfect for day time wear. The light coverage from the lighter colors as well as the darker colors give me just the right amount of color on my eye lids to achieve a natural look. Paired with a good eyeshadow primer, the color lasts all day. There are 17 matte colors and 15 shimmery colors to choose from. The best part about this palette is the $5 sticker price. This product gets a GOOD rating. I would have given it a higher rating if the colors blended excellently and if the plastic cover was a little better quality. For more information, visit E.L.F. EYES LIPS FACE

FEBRUARY 2012 MYGLAM BAG #2

In celebration of Valentine's Day, MYGLAM sent out a hot pink bag with heart details with the contents described below to all its subscribers. 


NYX Roll On Shimmer (color: purple) .052 oz
Freeman Feeling Beautiful Facial Hydration Mask (Goji Berry) .5 fl oz
X Out Shine Control .75 fl oz
Premier Concentrated Facial Serum .07 fl oz
Premier Instant Stretching and Revitalizing Mask .07 fl oz
2 Ghirardelli Chocolate Squares 
$100 gift certificate good toward professional styling tools and hair extensions at NuMe


I was pleased to receive the X Out Shine Control. I planned on ordering it after seeing an advertisement for it on my Yahoo home page about a month prior to receiving this bag. My rating for this product is FAIR. I've been using it since February 21. I do get shine control and a mattifying look to my skin for 2-3 hours after application. After that, I do begin to get oily in my t-zone. The picture below shows the postal bag, hot pink heart bag and contents within the bag.