DRUGSTORE | New Revlon and Almay Makeup

Volumnizing mascara

Eyeshadow (maybe new colors?)

Eyeliner - there's a ballpoint pen that I don't consider a clever concept, reminds me of the old Maybelline eyeliner that I bought (review here)

Antiaging primer, concealer, foundation

Tubing mascarar

If I wore blush I would totally get some, unfortunately I don't really wear a lot of face products outside of BB cream and powder.

I got darker on my trip in New Orleans (we were outside basically all day. Despite the overcast I still got darker) so I purchased a darker color in the Revlon Youth FX foundation.

I've used it a few times and I like it a lot! It's very silicone-y but has good coverage and blends out very nicely. Will post photos soon

The mascara is a tubing mascara according to the advertisement. Unfortunately, my thin, long lashes just don't do well with nonwaterproof mascaras. It seemed to not smudge much on my smudge prone eye area though, so if you don't have a problem with your lashes staying curled, the mascara might be pretty good

MASCARA | Almay Get Up and Grow Extreme Length

Not sure if you can tell... But the wand is HUGE. Like, longer than my eye

This was on clearance at Walmart for $3.50 so ofc I couldn't resist. 

I quite enjoyed this mascara bc it's natural looking. Except 2 hours in, it started smudging on my undereye. Granted, mascara will always smudge on me (that's just how my lashes roll) but 2 hours is a bit too fast.

Probably will pass this along to someone who doesn't have that problem 

New Maybelline, Almay, Rimmel products at Walgreens

Maybelline:

Fit Me Matte foundation

Master Prime

Master Concealer

Color Sensational Rebel Bloom

Iridescent Shine, Elixir Creamy lip lacquer

Rimmel Provocalips 16 Hr Lip color

Rimmel BB original

BB Radiance

BB Matte

Almay Ultra-Hydrating Buttery Lip color

Sounds like Revlon lip butters

REVIEW | Almay Liquid Lip Balm in Cantaloupe

Pros

Moisturizing

Nice sheen

Cons

Not long lasting

Color is a bit sheer

Price

$5 for 0.24 oz / 7.1 ml

Verdict

This is definitely not an all-day gloss, but I often reach for it because it's moisturizing and the color is sheer but noticeable. Now in my early 20s I am not as much into the super glossy look, so this kind of shine is perfect for me. The color cantaloupe is a flattering peach-nude color.

Repurchase?

Maybe if I ever run out.

Would I recommend it?

Yes

Review & Application: Almay Clear Complexion concealer

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Shown in 01 Light

For reference I am about an NC20 in MAC, typically the 2nd lightest shade in a foundation, possibly the lightest depending on the shade range.

As you can tell, it definitely accentuates any dryness/flakes on your skin, like most base makeup.

Excuse the grossness of my acne-prone cheek, I still haven't figured out a solution for acne... Let me know if you have any tips!

Pros

- Medium to full coverage

- Contains salicylic acid
- Wears well throughout the day
- Doesn't oxidize (on its own)

Cons

- Only 3 shades available
- Stopper very loose for the wand
- Doesn't really cover acne scars

Value

$5-8 for 0.18 oz / 5.3 ml

Verdict

Overall: B+

This doesn't cover my acne scars that well (I think because it doesn't grab onto the uneven surface of the scars very well) but it covers redness and active acne spots, and when worn on top of the L'egere BB cream (review here), which I've been using whenever I wear face makeup, the coverage is very nice.

I don't often set the concealer with powder because this one time I used the E.L.F. Studio HD powder (review here) to set and it oxidized to an orange-toned shade later on in the day. I think it's probably fine when set with a skin-tone powder, but I often don't have time in the morning anyway.
I also hate looking like I have makeup on, so I overblend concealers and foundations, to a point where the coverage is half-gone. This one can be blended to a natural look, but as you can see in the photos the coverage is sheerer.

As I wrote in the cons, the stopper in the tube is not really tight enough, I suspect this dries out faster than other liquid concealers out there, but I haven't had it long enough to see. Plus the sides of the wand get a lot of concealer on it over time.

Repurchase?
Probably.

Would I recommend it?

Yes.

My Everyday Makeup Routine

In order of application:

1. Shiseido Extra Smooth Sun Protection Cream SPF 36 

(old version, the new one is SPF 38. This actually leaves a nice matte finish for makeup, I highly recommend this! It keeps the oil at bay just like xteeener said, if you don't know who that is... You must check her out! She's the most genuine, honest makeup guru on Youtube)

2. Shiseido eyelash curler 

(fits my left eye perfectly, a little hard to maneuver on my right eye but I'll deal)

3. E.L.F. eyebrow kit in Medium or Wet n Wild eye / brow liner in Charcoal

(Gray colors are best if you have thick black hair, like me, but I've been using the E.L.F. one for the sake of using it up. The powder looks very red-toned on my brows so I prefer the wax)

4. Almay Clear Complexion concealer in Light

(not the best concealer I've used, but at least it's supposed to be good with pimples)

5. Revlon ColorStay eyeliner in Blackberry, see review and swatches here

(as I said in my review, this isn't pigmented, but it looks very natural and flattering on my brown eyes as an every day liner. I wing it out just the slightest, and it makes my lashes look perkier)

I don't apply lip products in the morning because I am going to eat breakfast, so it's pointless. Then I forget during the day, because I just forget.

These are the two lip products I have in my school bag just in case I do remember to put some lip product on:

L'Oreal HiP Shine Struck Liquid Lipcolor in Euphoric (see review and swatches here)

Maybelline Color Sensational lipstick in Pink Please (see review & swatches here)

One thing I have been wearing consistently though...

My Ed Hardy perfume. I've been wearing this whenever I go out. It might not look like I've used a lot but I spray it twice, once on my wrist (then stamp the other wrist) and once on the front of my neck, I lift my chin so it gets to the pulse points.

This is a lovely fruity floral scent, fruity at first, then floral as the day goes on. Definitely give this a sniff the next time you're at Ulta or any department store that carries this.