POREfessional Primer.............

Happy Tuesday December 13th!

Today's review is about Benefit's POREfessional Primer.

This primer has a slight skin tint to it and has a WONDERFUL smell.  Its light with floral notes.  It's great for filling in pores before putting on your foundation.  It's oil-free and helps your makeup stay where you put it with it's silky, lightweight feel.  Personally I feel it helps my foundation go on much more smoothly than without a primer.

While it has a high price-tag, Christmas time is a great opportunity to get this product in a  Christmas gift set which not only allows you to get it at a better price, but to also try out other great Benefit products as well!

There is a trial size and I believe that runs around $10 if you only want to try the primer.

We'll discuss another primer I've tried that I have mixed reviews on.  You'll have to come back tomorrow to find out what it is!

Primed and Ready!

Pia

Shop Miss A ............. Cool Website!

Happy Monday December 12th!

It's another day in paradise.................... maybe? LOL

As promised, I wanted to share with you an amazing site where everything is $1.00!!!  You're probably asking yourself what you could possibly get for your beauty needs for only $1.00, but I promise you, there's PLENTY to choose from.

https://www.shopmissa.com/

When you arrive at this website, you will see that they have cosmetics, jewelry, hair accessories, charms and more!

I've ordered from them several times and have enjoyed most everything.  Please keep in mind that not everything is going to be spectacular due to the price point, but many items are definitely worth it!

I have tried some of the jewelry and I find that the necklaces, if worn on the bare skin vs over a turtleneck, can discolor your skin in time.  It's just something to remember if you decide to try the jewelry.

There are just far too many products for me to list.  You'll just need to check them out yourself.

Happy Shopping!!  💖

Pia

Tarte Shape Tape.............

Happy December 11th!

We're another day closer to Christmas.  How's your shopping, decorating and wrapping coming?  My tree is up and PART of my gifts are purchased, but NOTHING is wrapped yet!  I'm a bit of a procrastinator, but I'll get it done.  I seem to work better under pressure. LOL

Today I'm doing a review on the Tarte Shape Tape Concealer...........

This is one of the fastest selling products I've seen.  I was able to get my hands on one to give it a go.  It's quite light for my skin, but once I blend it out, it works well!  This is definitely a product where a little goes a LONG way!!


As you can see by the picture, it has a larger doe foot applicator and is a relatively thick formula.  I use the bottom of my sponge blender (purchased for $1, YES, only $1 through www.shopmissa.com) to blend it out.  For me this works quite well.  { We'll talk more about this cool website tomorrow! }

While a bit on the pricier side at $24, this concealer it will certainly last you quite some time.  I can see why it's selling out like crazy.  

Have YOU used the Tarte Shape Tape?  If so, what are your thoughts?  I'm loving it so far.

Christmas Cheers!

Pia

BoxyCharm ~ December!! ...... SNEAK PEEK.........

Happy December 10th, 2016......

Today you're getting 2 blog posts because I really wanted to share what arrived last night in the mail!  My December BoxyCharm box arrived and I am ABSOLUTELY EXCITED!  THIS is what subscription boxes should be like!

This box contains #ButterLondon , #PureCosmetics , #BeautyForReal , #OfraCosmetics , and #ThriveCausmetics !!!

In a day or two I'll post swatches and thoughts about the colors of the products in this box.  I just couldn't wait that long to share what was IN the box. LOL  I'm like a kid at Christmas!  I should have saved it, wrapped it and put it under the tree for myself, but I'm not that patient to wait.

Did YOU get a BoxyCharm box this month?  If you did, let me know what was in YOUR box too! 

Excited to swatch.......

Pia

Kat Von D ........ Lolitta.........

Happy December 10th!!!

Only 15 more days until the big day.  I've considered many times to wait to have Christmas until AFTER the holiday to get gifts at a fraction of the price when all the stores are in a mad rush to get rid of the Christmas items in preparation for Valentine's day.  💜  I haven't done that yet, but it's a possibility for the future!! LOL




Today's review is on the Kat Von D liquid lipstick Lolitta.............

Right now this is my ride or die liquid lipstick!!

I put on a layer of lip liner by Rimmel in the color 018 Addiction... all over my lips before putting on the liquid lipstick.

These 2 colors go together beautifully and the combination doesn't leave my lips feeling dry at all.  I feel as though the color goes with most anything.  It's my lips but better!! 😁 👄

I know this lipstick is sold out a lot of the time due to it's popularity, but if you have a chance to get it, go for it!  It's a beautiful chestnut rose that looks great on most anyone!

Have a great remainder of your day!

Pia

L'Oreal Pro Glow Foundation.........

Happy December 9th!


Now.............. Please don't get me wrong.  I LOVE many L'Oreal products and I REALLY wanted to love this foundation.  Alas.......... I DO NOT........ 😔

This is the L'Oreal Infallible Pro-Glow Foundation.  The original formulation of this foundation was a no go for me as well.  The original was very drying on my skin and just didn't work.

I was so excited when the Pro-Glow formula came out!  I thought, FINALLY!  This will be more moisturizing for my skin and not drying.

I tried it for a couple of weeks and was thinking I was liking it at first.  Then I noticed my face began breaking out.  I rarely break out anymore, so initially I wondered what was happening.  I was watching a review from Tati on YouTube.  She remarked that this foundation was making her break out.  It was one of those 'duh' moments for me! LOL  I thought, THAT'S got to be my issue, so I discontinued using it and sure enough, my face cleared up.

I'm not quite sure what's in the ingredients of this product that began making me break out, but I've learned the hard way that this formulation is a no go for me as well. 😥

Their powder, on the other hand, is a true winner for me!

In my opinion, this powder makes my skin look amazing!  It also keeps me matte and I appreciate that.  It's definitely a thumbs up from me!  👍

More tomorrow!

Pia

Milani Christmas.......

Happy December 8th!

It's a Milani Christmas!

I've been wanting to try this Milani 2 in 1 Conceal + Perfect Foundation since it first came out.  I finally gave it a go and LOVE it!  If you're looking for a light coverage foundation, this one is NOT for you.  It's more of a full-coverage foundation.

In all truth and honesty, I purchased the wrong shade for my skin.  It has quite a bit of yellow in it, but I've made it work.  I'll be getting a shade that's more suitable for me.

The packaging is GREAT!  It's in a glass bottle with a pump.  Personally, I feel that any foundation that is packaged in a glass bottle is a better product just because it's not absorbing anything from plastic packaging.   It's probably just my mind, but that's my feeling.

I know that some people aren't a fan of this foundation, but for my skin, it's great.  I'm kind of combination skin.  I'm oily in my T zone and drier on my cheeks.  Whatever it consists of, it works well for me.

If you have an opportunity to try it, please do.  It's not expensive (around $10) and doesn't make me break out like another foundation I tried.  That will be in tomorrow's blog.

#MilaniConcealAndPerfect  #LoveThisFoundation

Pia