Ok, I have to start off by saying I wasn't a huge Maybelline makeup fan. I thought their stuff was just...blah....but oMg! Lately, they have improved the quality of their products. When I was looking at my makeup collection the other day, I realized I own a lot of Maybelline products!
Their foundation is just amazing! I haven't tried their mineral line; but their Dream line is fantastic! I l-o-v-e their Dream Liquid Mousse foundation. The coverage is amazing and it doesn't feel heavy on my skin at all! The only minus I have found so far is that while it lasts a long time; I find that it also transfers or smudges a bit. This could be blamed on hot/humid FL weather, but I remember I touched my face and then touched a piece of paper....and there it was....a Classic Ivory Light 2 fingerprint. I don't remember if this has happened in cooler weather, but I will keep an eye for it.
I also love the Dream Smooth Mousse. That stuff will stay on for hours. It leaves your skin feeling really soft, and it doesn't cake up like other foundations. I have somewhat sensitive skin and this stuff does not irritate my face or cause any breakouts, which is a big plus in my book. This is the first time I purchase this particular foundation, so I can't talk about how long it lasts -not staying power, but how long it lasts before I have to go buy a new one ;-). I suggest you apply this with a foundation brush. It comes with a tear-shaped sponge applicator, but I rarely use those (it accumulates bacteria, doesn't cover as well as the brush) The liquid foundation I usually apply with my fingers, as I find it easier to blend that way; but lately I have been using the brush for that as well.
The next product that I LOVE is their eyeshadows! They are so intensely pigmented. Not bad at all for a drugstore brand. I dare to say that they compare to high end makeup like Urban Decay, or MAC.
My favorite now is the Maybelline Eyestudio Color Explosion line.
Gotta have 'em all, Pokemon!
(um...where did that come from?)
How gorgeous are these? Each palette comes with 4 eyeshadows and a shimmery/glittery luminizing shadow. The palettes from left to right are: Blue Blowout, Pink Punch, Forest Fury, Amethyst Blaze, and Caffeine Rush. I have the last 3, but I have decided I want the other two. That Blue Blowout palette is so pretty! I don't wear a lot of pink eyeshadow but I'm sure I can make it work. Plus the hoarder in me says I can't just buy 4 where there is a set of FIVE! They also come with a nice sponge applicator, but I prefer to use brushes :-) Not to say that the applicators are bad. I do use them on occasion and they work great.
Next product on my list is their Lash Stiletto mascara. I love that it lengthens my lashes, it's not goopy at all and it doesn't leave any lumps. I prefer the waterproof mascara. It doesn't smudge, stays on all day and comes off easily when I remove my makeup at night.
Last two items on my list (I'm loving lots of things right now, but I guess this post is about makeup) are: Two Faced Absolutely Invisible Powder. Amazing! I use it right after I'm done "putting my face on" and it leaves my face flawless. I like that it locks my foundation in, and eliminates shine as well.
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| How cute is this little compact? It comes with a mirror too |
And last but certainly not least, I am loving Neutrogena's Night Calming Cleansing Towelettes. They smell so good! They get rid of all my makeup, don't irritate my skin, don't cause breakouts and leave my skin really soft and not greasy. The lavender smell is very soothing, so that's always a plus.
*Sigh* I think I'm done for today! I'm also loving white chocolate Kit-Kats, Mexican food, and black nail polish with silver stars! Food Trucks! Oh em Gee! Is that trend picking up or what? More on that later.
Have a good day, talk to you soon!
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