Just like a lot of people, I'm on the hunt for the perfect foundation for me. I'm looking for a natural looking skin but with enough coverage to hide most of the redness on my face. I prefer a satin finish most of the time but I enjoy a semi-mat finish once in a while. I don't usually go for dewy foundation because I like to use powder so it's pointless for me. The retail price of this foundation is around 14 to 18$, it depends on where you buy it.
It says on the bottle that it will illuminate, unify and improve the look of the skin for a healthy-looking complexion and there is vitamins C & E in it.
This foundation has a sheer to medium coverage but it can build up quite nicely. It gives a healthy glow but it's not greasy. I'd say that this is between satin and dewy finish. I apply it with my fingers most of the time because with this foundation, that's how I get the most natural look.It has a very nice pump and I need 1-1½ pump of product for my face and neck. It blends really well and allows you to place it on your face before you blend it. It feels lightweight and it's very comfortable to wear throughout the day. I prefer to set it with a powder over my T-Zone but it does set nicely. For the staying power, I'd say it holds up pretty well during the day with one (or two if it's humid outside)touch-up of powder on the T-Zone. There is 15 shades to choose from and you have to know what undertone you are(neutral, cool or warm). My shade is n3 natural buff and it suits me very well. One of the things I like to have in a foundation is a sun protection and the Lumi has a SPF of 20 which is really great. I don't really care for flashbacks simply because I don't really like to have my photos taken so it's not a big deal for me. Lastly, I would suggest this foundation to people who have normal, combination or dry skin. Since it's quite luminous, this might not be the best option for those who have oily skin.
I have to say that I really like this foundation! I love how it feels, how it looks, how my skin reacts with it, I just really enjoy wearing this foundation. Most of it's features are ones I look for in a product and I'm quite impress by that! If it's not discontinued when I'm done with that bottle, I will absolutely buy it again.
I hope my review helped you to know more about this foundation and decide if you want to get it or not. For any question or comment, please leave it in the comments section :)
Photos were taken by me with my iPhone.
Time to talk about mascaras! I think it's the only makeup product that I wear every single day. It just adds so much to the look and opens the eyes like nothing else. What I look for in a mascara is a lot of volume mostly at the roots of lashes, good lenght and good definition. I prefer rubbery bristles most of the time and I tend to like big brushes better. I don't wear waterproof mascara everyday, I only use waterproof during very hot days and when I go out. Now that you know a little more about what I like, here are my top 3 drugstore mascaras! All of them are similar in price, they cost all under 10$ depending where you by them. These 3 mascara's formula are not too dry/not too liquid, just perfect for me.
#3 Covergirl Lash Blast - Original
Out of my 3 picks, the Lash Blast is the first that I tried(obviously because it came out way before haha!). The brush is really big and it has very short rubbery bristles. I like that at the end of the brush, the bristles are even shorter and makes me able to coat even the smaller lashes in the inner corner. It gives me volume at the roots, good definition and pretty good length. This mascara NEVER smudges on me. It's very longwearing and gives(and holds) a nice curl. I like that the blackest black is very dark and intense. The packaging is quite sleek. The end of the handle is a bit too thin for me to have a really good grip on it.
As you may or may not know, this mascara comes now in 4 different formulas. There is the original in the orange packaging- which is my favorite of the bunch, there's also a pink and a purple tube, pink one has colored sparkles(4 shades available) and the purple one should give more lenght but to me they are the same as the original. The last that came out is the Lash Blast 24 Hour. I don't really like it just because it's too long wearing and hard to take off.
#2 Maybelline One by One Volum'Express
Usually I don't really like Maybelline mascaras but I'm so glad I tried this one because I love it! The brush head is flexible so it's convinient to get every lash. The bristles are kind of on the softer side, they are not stiff like the Voluminous Million Lashes bristles, they have a medium lenght and are shorter on both end of the brush. This mascara gives me moderate volume, great length and great definition! It rarely smudges and gives a nice curl. It's a dark formula but I find it less intense than my other 2 favorites. I love the packaging because the handle is perfect and allows a lot of control. There is just the right amount of product that comes out on the brush. I know it's not usual but I kinda like the scent of this mascara!
#1 L'Oreal Voluminous Million Lashes Carbon Black
My boyfriend first got this for me as a little surprise. He bought me a bunch of new things that came out at that time and he knows nothing about makeup but I was very happy with a lot of the things he bought! so thanks Honey :)
The brush is just perfect for me. Once again the brush has rubbery bristles(did I mention that I loved rubbery bristles brushes ? haha!) and they are pretty long and a bit stiff. The combination of these features makes it so easy to coat each lash and to add a good layer of mascara every time you brush trough them. I also really like the handle which is very easy to work with and the brush head is flexible, again, easier to work with. This mascara gives great volume, great length and great definition and it's a A+ for my lashes! I love how they look with this mascara! It smudges only if it's really hot outside but I don't even care because I love it that much. It gives a beautiful curl and holds it pretty well. The darkest black is really dark. I like the golden packaging, I think it's classy and feels higher end. Love It!
If you have any question or comment please leave it in the comment section.
Have a good day :)
Photos were taken by me with my iPhone.
