I get to try out a lot of different foundations.
Although I usually rotate through Maybelline, CoverGirl, and now Marc Jacobs Beauty, I’m always down to try out something new. I have the Revlon ColorStay Foundation, which I reviewed few months ago, and although I like it, it doesn’t really jump out to me when I pull open my foundation drawer. Don’t get my wrong, it’s a good foundation, but when you have like 15 different foundations to choose from, I tend to use the same ones over and over again.
Anyways, Revlon recently came out with a new sister in the ColorStay foundation line, the ColorStay Full-Coverage Foundation, which gives you full coverage (shocker) and a matte finish.
Available in 16 shades, this foundation is billed to last up to 24 hours and is a comfortable wear that moves with your skin. I received two colours, 220 Natural Beige and 240 Medium Beige to try out.
Since I’m quite fair, I grabbed 220 Natural Beige and it seemed to fit my skin tone nicely. This foundation actually reminds me a lot of the L’Oreal Paris Infallible Total Cover Foundation since the consistency is like a mousse and it goes on thick, but then blends out nicely. I like how it’s in a tube so you can just squeeze out the product. I also want to mention that the tube is quite small, but it does blend out fairly well, so a little goes a long way.
This foundation is definitely matte, and although I wouldn’t say it lasts for 24 hours, it does make your face seem flawless for a good amount of time. Revlon mentions that it has a built-in primer, but I always use a primer below anyways for extra measure.
Overall, this foundation does the trick, but it didn’t really wow me. It was about average. If you’re looking for a good foundation to throw in your travel makeup bag, then this is a good choice since the packaging is so convenient. Also, I want to mention that although there are 16 shades in the range, if you have a darker complexion, there’s only really one colour. So many brands are becoming more inclusive of different skin tones, so I was surprised to see this was the case. Even with the original ColorStay foundation, which they say is “America’s number-one long-wear foundation” there’s only one or two dark shades to choose from.
Hopefully Revlon will take a page from CoverGirl and Maybelline and come out with a more inclusive shade range soon. But in the meantime, if you are looking for an affordable convenient matte foundation, then this definitely does the trick.
Have you tried Revlon’s new ColorStay Full-Coverage foundation?
Please note, product provide by PR. All opinions are my own.
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As I mentioned in my Mary Kay brow post last week, I’m always on the hunt for great brow products.
Having been a huge fan of Kat Von D Beauty, I was thrilled to get in some of their brow products. Although I have tried a lot of items from the brand, I’ve never tried anything from their brow line (I don’t think.. honestly, with so many products coming in everyday it’s hard to keep track of what I’ve tried and what I haven’t).
Anyways, the brand sent over one of their Signature Brow Precision Pencil in the colour taupe, as well as the matching Brow Struck Dimension Powder. Although I do use powders on my brows, I do prefer a pencil, mostly because it allows me to create and sculpt the brow more precisely than a powder will do. Sometimes though, if I have time, I will go in with both if I feel like a really bold brow.
The Signature Brow Precision Pencil is available in seven shades, for blonde hair to black, and is billed as a long-wear waterproof pencil. This is a retractable pencil with a spoolie on the other end, and the actual product is an oval shape, so it really allows you to get in there and precisely map out your brows. I like the shape of this since you can use the tip to create those faux hairs and then use it straight on for shading them in.
I received the colour taupe in this, which considering that it isn’t my right shade (this is the lightest one), it actually wasn’t that bad with my brow hairs. I would normally go for dark brown since my brows are so dark, but I found taupe worked well for me since you want to create a shadow effect, not overpower the brows with too much colour.
Kat Von D says that this pencil is break-resistant, however, the first time I used it it snapped off, so it definitely did not fit that claim. I think it’s okay pencil, I wish it were a tad creamier to use, as I found it to be very light. But again, taupe is not my colour, so I think that would be part of the issue. I’m sure my opinion would be different with a shade that is darker and matches my hair more properly.
Moving on to the Brow Struck Dimension Powder (C$24), also available in seven shades, this long-wear waterproof brow powder is infused with light-catching 3D pigments to create a natural brow effect. If you like using a powder product for your brows, this one comes in the chicest compact (with a mirror) and helps you fill in your brows and even out the shape. The formula in this is unique as it contains a primer and a powder formula to enhance the grip and wear time. Kat Von D Beauty says this lasts for up to 12 hours on the brows.
Again, I got the colour taupe in this, which I used with the pencil. When used together, they seemed to make my brows look natural and definitely believable (see picture below). When you first look at the product itself, it looks like there is a hint shimmer in there, which would be fine for an eyeshadow, but I thought it was a bit strange for a brow product. It ended up working out though since you don’t actually see the shimmer once it’s applied.
If you’re looking for soft brows and nothing too intense, then I would look into picking this up. I didn’t find it to be too pigmented, but again, taupe is definitely not my shade. I think that the dark brown colour would be much more suited to my brows. With that being said, I do like the combination of the pencil and the powder though. Truthfully, if you could only buy one, I would go with the pencil. It’s just easier, but you don’t need an extra tool (you need an angled eyebrow/eyeliner brush with the powder).
So final thoughts on the Kat Von D Beauty brow products? They do the trick, but I’ve used better. You guys know I love the Maybelline Total Temptation Brow Definer Pencil, and I’ve been using the Mary Kay pencil a lot lately as well (although that one does not come with a spoolie). I think the price point is fair on both of these, just make sure you pick up the right shade ;).
What’s your favourite brow product?
Please note, I received this product from PR. All opinions are my own.
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You guys know how much I love Esqido lashes. So when I heard they launched eyeliners, I had no doubt that they would also be amazing.
Brand-new to the brand (and the first cosmetic item aside from false lashes), these gel eyeliners are waterproof, ultra-smooth, and highly pigmented. Available in two shades, black and brown, this liner is a retractable eyeliner that comes with a sharpener on the other end.
The brand sent me both colours and I couldn’t wait to start playing around with them. Since I love brown for blue eyes like myself, I instantly tore open the brown one and put it to work. The liners are housed in a beautiful white packaging with foiled rose gold detail. It also has a silicon ring closure so you don’t run the risk of the liner opening and marking up other items in your makeup bag.
I did find that the product glided on my lids easily and left me with pigmented colour, which believe it or not, is usually hit or miss. These were incredibly creamy and easy to use. They draw on in one go and settle matte. I did find, however, that you should use an eyeshadow primer, as the brown did fade on me by the end of the day.
Overall, I think these are great liners. I am more of a liquid eyeliner fan, but for a pencil, these definitely do the trick. Pencils can have the tendency to apply too faint or chalky, but these went on very pigmented. I also really like the sharpener on the other end, so you don’t have to lug around an extra one.
The only thing I didn’t like was although I really love the white packaging on the pencil itself, it does have the tendency to stain and i couldn’t quite the colour off, so be careful when you’re putting the lid on.
If you are interested in picking up these liners (cause who doesn’t need a good eyeliner?!), Esqido actually has these on promotion at the moment since they are brand-spanking new. Grab one for $10 (regular $16), plus get an extra 20% off with code ShaynaW (you can use this code for any order on Esqido’s site.
Let me know if you give them a try. These are on for a great price considering the quality, and while you’re at it, might as well order some new falsies as well ;).
What’s your favourite eyeliner brand?
Please note, I was sent these products from PR. All opinions are my own.
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