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Longwear Drugstore Makeup Products for a Flawless Base

 

Here’s a full roundup of some of my favorite budget longwear Drugstore Makeup Products to create a flawless base!  Trying new makeup can be intimidating– so many things can go wrong! It could be the wrong shade, doesn’t wear well, causes sensitivity or breakouts, or the scent is just unbearable.  It’s hard when you are working under a tight budget to want to experiment because it could be a huge fail and that new bottle of makeup just ends up in a trash bin. Been there, done that. So to help take the mystery out of the makeup aisle next time you’re in the grocery store, here’s my go-to primer, foundations, concealer, and loose powders that are worth skipping the more expensive brands.

Primer:

Revlon Photoready Perfecting Primer : I love how silky smooth this makes your face feel! It’s a great base for building an even and long lasting foundation. It’s the best I’ve tried for  minimizing pores- I struggle with covering up my larger pores so if you have another product you swear by, leave me a comment and i’ll try it out!

Foundation

Covergirl Outlast stay fabulous 3 in 1 Foundation: this is a good buildable medium to full coverage foundation..  I know it says it has the primer, concealer and foundation all in 1, but since I like a more full coverage look, so I use it just as a foundation. And it holds up against the nanny test- after a long day of chasing two toddlers, it lasts pretty well. The only place it fades on me is around my chin and the tip of my nose a bit (probably from kissing their sweet chubby cheeks too much). I love the matte finish. I don’t have too much shine at the end of the day either- even after working out!

Revlong ColorStay Makeup for combo/oily skin: depending on how tan I am, I have a darker shade of this that i’ll mix in with my Covergirl Outlast… I self tan so my skin tone is constantly changing! It’s a pretty good full coverage foundation, but I don’t like this quite as much as the Covergirl one. It doesn’t pass the nanny test- it’s not as long lasting and it has a slight greasy feeling, even when you first put it on.

Concealer

I feel like I’ve tried SO many drugstore concealers and I haven’t been too impressed. I get a lot of creases under my eye with this NYX High Definition Photo Concealer wand, even when I set it really well with some loose powder. This was really disappointing because people have raved about it.  The Revlon Colorstay Concealer did not pass the picture flash test. I thought I looked great at a Christmas event, only to look through pictures afterwards and my under eye was just glaring/reflecting really poorly. not a great look! Finally, I’v settled on this one:

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind :  I have it in “Fair” which seems a little too pink for my skin tone, so I’m going to give it another try in a different shade, but other than that I love the coverage and how it blends. No under eye crease issues with this concealer!  This is the first time in forever that i’ll actually have bought the same concealer two time in a row. So far, it’s a winner for me.

Loose Powder

There is something about the fresh, subtle smell of the Covergirl professional loose powder that I’ve loved since I first started wearing makeup… I use a large brush to swirl some on my face after I’ve put on my primer, foundation, concealer, and cream contour to help set everything. Because the foundations are more full coverage, they can feel a bit sticky for a a while if you don’t use a powder to set it.

I really like to use the Maybelline FaceStudio Master Fix Setting + Perfecting Loose Powder to set/bake the area under my eyes after I put my concealer on. This is a really fine powder, and I find that it keeps me looking matte throughout the day and helps to blur some of my pores even more.

Well, that’s all I have for you for now… If you’re looking to try some new makeup, I hope this was helpful! More drugstore beauty product roundups to come!

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May 28, 2017, Leave a Comment
Fashion

Spring staples

Spring weather in Michigan can be so unpredictable! This week we had sunny 75 degree weather and then 24 hours later it was more like 50 degrees! I always try to dress in layers because of how quickly the weather can turn. These few staples can be mixed and matched for so many different outfits! I wear combinations of these pieces all the time.

‘Must haves’ for every closet:

  • black pumps
  • skinny jeans
  • blazer

Pair these with a lightweight blouse, a statement necklace, and a bold purse and you’ve got a perfect outfit for whatever the weather throws at you! This cognac envelope clutch is one of my favorites– and best thing, it’s a vintage bag that someone was getting rid of and gifted to me! I love incorporating some pieces into my wardrobe that are unique or have a story.

Outfit details:

Pumps | Jeans | similar Gingham shirt | Blazer | similar clutch | similar sunglasses

Happy Weekend, darlings!

 

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May 20, 2017, 1 Comment
Fashion

Must-Have Spring Purse

It’s Tulip Time over here in West Michigan!

If you haven’t heard of it, Tulip Time is a festival in my local town of Holland to celebrate the town’s Dutch heritage… Wooden shoes and all!

I visited some of the Tulip Gardens with my little sister and oh. my. heart. They were lovely! The vibrant colors in the early morning dew was absolutely breathtaking.

Can we talk about this purse, though?!

It’s my favorite go-to bag for the spring and best thing- it’s only $40! I can be so hard on my purses that I generally don’t like to spend a ton of money on them. Even when I’ve splurged on a nicer bag, they still don’t hold up well with my on-the-go lifestyle, those messy peanut butter covered fingers from the little’s, and my inevitably frequent coffee spills. So for me, the look and price point is perfect. The color goes with everything and it’s a really good size! It’s got lots of storage space. Sometimes if i’m on a quick errand at a store with the kids, I’ll throw a few necessities in this purse and leave the diaper bag in the car.

Outfit Details:

PURSE from H&M | JEANS from H&M (super cheap and comfy!) | ANKLE BOOTS from Old Navy

I got the top and the bracelet at local stores but I’ve linked  Similar tops Here & Here.  Check out this cute, similar bracelet.

Photo Credit: Holly Renberg

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May 10, 2017, 1 Comment
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