Current Foundations That Didn't Work For Me

Foundations That Didn't Work For Me Currently

Well let’s talk about something I don’t like this time. I have 2 foundations that I want to talk about. Well it’s not like I don’t like them, they just didn’t work with my skin for whatever reason. I can’t make them look good. They are the Tarte Rainforest of the Sea foundation and the Wet n Wild Photofocus foundation. I will talk about each one, and explain why I didn’t like them. I’m not bashing any of these brands. I actually love them, but these particular products just didn’t work on my skin. So please take whatever I say with a grain of salt, if you love either one or both then I’m glad you do. Everyone's skin is different. So what works for you might not always work for someone else. Please don't be afraid to try these 2 products out!

Tarte – Rainforest of the Sea foundation – This is a water foundation. It’s has ingredients that is good for your skin, and it is hydrating as well. Well I have used about a quarter of this bottle, and I STILL can’t get it to look good on my skin. My skin is normally combo (oily t-zone and some areas are dry), but right now my skin is currently dry due to the season. I’ve tried using beauty blenders and brushes, tried using different moisturizers, primers, and still can’t get it work with my skin. It barely applies on my nose. It will look good when I first apply it, but within an hour it looks like crap. It would have already started to break up, and make my face look drier than it is. Or at sometimes it just looks cakey. No matter what I did, it just didn’t work for me. I wanted to like this sooo bad! I know some people that love this, and it looks great on them. I’m so envious of you! LOL.. So bummed it wasn’t for me. I do love Tarte’s other products I have, but not this. But if you love this product, then that’s great! I’m glad it works for you! If you haven’t tried it but want to I will provide a link to some places you can get it. I will keep using it up since I did buy it. I hate to waste it. This would be one I would wear around the house til it gets used up. I hope that it works for you, and if it does then that’s great! I’m going to try another primer and moisturizer with this to see if I can get it to work for me. See, I told you I really want to like this! LOL. Also this has a dropper for getting the product out of the bottle. I know some people don’t like the dropper but it doesn’t bother me. As long I don’t have to pour out the product. A pump would be better, but that’s ok. I really want to try their new Tarte Shape Tape Foundation ( I love the concealer!).

Tarte Website $39 – http://go.magik.ly/ml/95u6/

Sephora $39 - http://go.magik.ly/ml/95v4/

Wet n Wild Photofocus Foundation – I have worn this a few times, and each time I didn’t like it. It would look good for the 1^st 30 mins to an hour, then it just looked awful on my skin. It made me look older! It just sat on top of my skin. So anytime I touched my face to itch a spot or whatever the foundation came completely off. Even if I set the foundation with powder. I’ve tried wearing it so many different ways, just like I did with the Tarte foundation. Someone told me to try adding a little joba oil or whatever oil I had. I have 2 different kinds, and both just made it look worse. This has a odd applicator for getting the product out. It’s not a dropper or pump or even a sponge tip applicator. It’s a spatula. Yes I say spatula. It’s weird, but it does the job. I do have other products from Wet n Wild that I love, like their blushes, some of their eyeshadows, and their highlighters. But this just didn’t work for me. I will try to use this up as well or if someone else wants it and it’s their shade I will just give it to them. If you love this product, then I’m so glad it worked for you. I wish it worked for me.  If you want to try this out or in need of another one the links will be below as usual.

Wet n Wild website $5.99– http://go.magik.ly/ml/95x7/

Walmart $4.68-$5.70 – http://go.magik.ly/ml/95x9/

Ulta $5.99 - http://go.magik.ly/ml/95x8/

CVS $5.99 - http://go.magik.ly/ml/95xd/

Walgreens $5.99 - http://go.magik.ly/ml/95xg/

Amazon $5.70 - http://amzn.to/2DxHPuf

Sigma Makeup Hollywood Glamour Kit - Princess Grace

Sigma Makekup has several different kinds of the Hollywood Glamour kits. They have Something about Marilyn (Red), Breakfast with Audrey (Black), and Princess Grace (Pink). Of course, as you can see I have Princess Grace. I love this kit, and the color. Normally I am not a pink fan, but I love it. Sigma has me falling for the color pink. Pink is now on my list of favorite colors, but purple will always be my number 1. Now let's get back to what we are really here for.

The Hollywood Glamour Kit in Princess Grace contains a pink retractable kabuki brush, and beautiful Sigma Makeup bag ( it's a large enough bag to fit a lot things in.), cute pink dazzling compact mirror. You also get a free gift which is the traveling E35 brush. When I bought mine, I also got an free eyeshadow in Indian girl. I think it might still come with it. I am not sure.

You can use the kabuki brush for anything. You can use it for mineral, liquid, powder foundations. Also for any types of blushes. Though, I dont know how well it would work with a cream blush, but it might work. The bristles of the brush is so soft, and blends the foundation so flawlessly. It doesn't scratch or poke your skin. It doesn't make your touch-ups look so cakey on your skin. This brush can easily fit in your makeup bag, purse, or anything. But I wouldn't try fitting it into your pockets. It will not fit. lol..This is such a cute brush to be carrying around.

A lot of people, myself included use this method I am about to mention. Instead of carrying around a brush and a powder foundation for touch up. Just simply load up the powder on the brush, and close it up. So it is ready for use when you need it. I saw this on youtube, and other beauty gurus will say this too. So this kit is really handy to have. It has the simple essentials you need for if you are going out shopping or whatever for those touch-ups moments.

The compact mirror is a heart-shape mirror with pink rhinestones. It comes in a black velvet bag with the Sigma label. When you open it up, it is a double mirror. Which is great. It is a beautiful compact mirror, and I absolutely love it. I use mine all the time. I get so many compliments. You will love it too. 

So why not pamper yourself or someone else with this beautiful kit. You or someone will absolutely love it. I know I do.

This kit along with the other colors cost $49.00.
You can find this on the Sigma Makeup website. They are having a 10% off right now. Just type in "Valentines"  at check out. It ends Feb. 15. Click on the link below. They do ship internationally.http://www.sigmabeauty.com/product_p/hgkp.htm?Click=1906

Covergirl Natureluxe Lip Gloss Balm

Covergirl has a new line, it has been out for a little while now. It is called Natureluxe. They have it in foundations, and lip balms. I have the foundation, I haven't tried it out yet. But I am really loving the lip balm so far. I have been using for about 2 weeks now. The color I got was in 215 hibiscus hibiscus. It was a really weird name. Covergirl Natureluxe Gloss Balm contains a lightweight blend of mango, shea butter, and other natural butters used in place of heavier feeling emollients.

It is a nice dark pink color. It goes on kinda sheer, but it is buildable. It had a little bit of a gloss feel. This is basically a tinted lip balm. It made my lips feel very moisturized. On me, the color gave my lips a little bit of a stain color after eating or drinking. It doesn't dry out my lips at all. After applying it, it has a good staying power. It lasts on me for about 4 hours or more. That is with drinking, and talking. Of course, when eating, it will rub off on your napkin. This does have an SPF of 15. Which is good.

left swatch - I build it up with about 5 or more swipes.. right swatch - about 2 swipes. 

      It is a little bit darker than what the picture shows. I had a problem with the lighting.

I think the packaging is kinda cute. It is a light green tube with dark green design ( looks like a leaf to me.) The cap is clear so you are able to see the color of the lip balm. I plan on getting some more of these. I really love this. I have been using it a lot. They have a variety of colors to choose from. You can get this at any drugstore, and online. It is about $6.00 depending the store. Soon as I try out the foundation, I will do a review on that.

Need great, long-lasting brushes, need new cute accessories. Then go check out Sigma Beauty.
They have wonderful customer service. I've ordered from them several times. I have been very happy. People I know love them too. They are coming out with more new product this year. I can't wait.
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Sigma Makeup Review

What can I say about them? Well for starters, they are AWESOME!

There brushes are very inexpensive, very affordable. The brushes are excellent quality and will last you a long time. I had mine for over a year now, and I don’t have to replace any time soon. They are still so soft, and apply and blend products so well. I’ve had to replace my Mac ones once or twice. What else is great, you can customize your own brush kits to however you want. You can pick your own brushes for your kits. Last year sometime I had purchase their eye shadows also. They are so beautiful, and apply and blend so beautifully. Here are some pictures of what I have of their products so far. This is the complete brush kit, it sells for $99. It comes with the brush roll.

Here are the brushes.

As for the makeup line, it is no longer there. BUT, I hear they are creating a new makeup. I am not sure when It will release, but I hope it is soon.  Here are some pictures from their makeup line before. I didn’t have all of them, but a few. I use them a lot too. You will see a nars blush. But the sigma blushes are on the right side. Beautiful colors, I love them, and use them quite a few times since taking this picture.

They have new brush kits available in 4 different colors. They come in a container, that becomes 2 brush holders. They are great for personal use, traveling, or even use them for your professional makeup kit.

I don’t own any yet. I am saving up to get some. As soon as I get them, I will review them. Here is a picture of what they look like..

So should you check them out? That would be a big YES!

I am affiliated with Sigma Makeup. Yes I am proud of that. Here is a link to check them out!

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I will be posting more makeup reviews on different brands soon.