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Beauty Blurbs: Covergirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3-in-1 Foundation

May 26, 2015 10 Comments

I figured it was high time for my first foundation review on Hoots of a Night Al, so I decided to start with one of my tried and true favorites. The Covergirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3-in-1 Foundation is a great, affordable, medium coverage foundation. With 14 shades to choose from, it will fit a range of skin tones. Another perk is that it can be found at most drugstores as well as Walmart and Target for around $10 or less.

As always, I typically apply my foundation with a MAC 187 duo fibre face brush. I have had this brush for years, and it really blends my foundation evenly. However, I have also applied this foundation with my fingers, and the results are still great.

As you can see in the photo below, one layer of the Covergirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3-in-1 foundation covers almost all of my redness and helps with my under eye circles. The “3-in-1” claim implies that this foundation combines primer, concealer, and foundation in one step. I am happy to say it can be layered to achieve fuller coverage for trouble spots. Of course if you have more severe skin issues, a concealer will always aid in covering up those areas.

On my combination skin, the foundation lasts for around 10-12 hours without a primer, so I think their claims are pretty fair! With a primer, it lasts even longer, of course.

Another perk of this foundation is that it has SPF 20 included, so you’re helping to protect your skin all day. This product is unscented, which is nice. It has a relatively matte finish, and you can add a finishing powder to help your look stay fresh all day.

Covergirl’s Outlast Stay Fabulous 3-in-1 Foundation is one of my go-to drugstore foundations for the price and quality. If you’re looking for a reasonably priced product for everyday wear, I would give it a try!

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Beauty Blurbs: Maybelline Color Sensational Vivids in Vibrant Mandarin

April 28, 2015 7 Comments

The temperature is climbing in Texas, so it’s already summer in my mind! That means it’s time to break out my shorts, sandals, and bright lip colors (…and you may want to break out your sunglasses because my legs are blindingly pasty)! This lipstick is the perfect summer color, and it’s cheap enough that you’ll have enough money left over for a snow cone. 🙂

Maybelline Color Sensational lipsticks have a huge range of color options, and my latest purchase is Vibrant Mandarin. This shade is from the Vivids collection, just like Vivid Rose, which I previously reviewed. Vibrant Mandarin, definitely lives up to its name.

It’s a bright coral-orange shade, but definitely not a true orange…er…mandarin. 😉 Vibrant Mandarin is very pigmented, and it has great color payoff. The formula is moisturizing and relatively long-wearing.

This lipstick would be perfect to pair with a simple everyday makeup look this summer. A little bronzer, a swipe of mascara, a coat of Vibrant Mandarin, and you’re ready to go!

Let me know if you’ve tried any Maybelline Color Sensational shades and have a recommendation for me!

And Happy (almost!) summmmmerrrr!!!

Beauty

Beauty Blurbs: Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Adore

April 27, 2015 No Comments

Hey y’all! You already know about my love affair with Revlon lip colors, so I wanted to share another color I picked up: Adore. This shade is a brick color with a touch of shimmer.

Adore is a little more sheer than my other Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stains, which I don’t prefer. I like it when my lip color completely covers my lips. It still has a great color payoff, but I wanted to mention that it isn’t as pigmented as Crush, for example. The picture above is a picture of Adore just after application with the flash from my camera.

This picture shows the the balm stain in natural light. The color differs based on your natural lip color, as always. For example, my mom purchased this shade first, and it looks completely different on her! If you’re worried about how the shade will look on your own lips, I would recommend purchasing this product somewhere that will honor a refund like Ulta.

The brick color of this lip product makes it perfect for fall, but I think it can be worn in the warmer seasons as well. It’s a great alternative for someone wanting to ease into bolder lip colors, without jumping in with a bright red lip.

As with my other Revlon Balm Stains, this product has a good wear time, but it does rub off and leave a “lipliner effect” on me after eating or drinking. Also, after I have it on for awhile, it does feather a bit around my lip line. I still think it’s a great purchase, especially for the price point!

Thanks for reading my thoughts on Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Adore!

Until next time!

Beauty

Beauty Blurbs: Maybelline Master Precise Ink Pen Eyeliner

July 16, 2014 2 Comments

Hi y’all. You know Maybelline has been knockin’ it outta the park for me lately, so I picked up their Maybelline Master Precise Ink Pen Eyeliner in black awhile ago. I’ve never been the best with liquid eyeliner, so I was hoping in pen form I may have more control and not end up looking like Kesha. Each time I try the winged liner look, my lack of control means I just keep going and going and adding and adding until I’ve got this look going on.

If that’s your goal, more power to ya. It’s not mine. Anyway, the Maybelline Master Precise eyeliner has a super fine tip that allows for thinner and more accurate application.

The black is super rich, and it applies so easily. I have so much control that I think if I was artistic, I could recreate a miniature Mona Lisa on my eyelids. I mean that would be so weird, but you get it. Lots of control.

It glides on very smooth and doesn’t snag on my eyelid at all. The eyeliner stays on all day long regardless of the heat or humidity. I haven’t experienced any smearing or irritation each time I’ve used it. Also, apparently I refuse to properly shape or groom my eyebrows, so y’all can just deal with that in these close-up eyeball pictures. I’m very pleased that the eyeliner hasn’t started to dry out at all, as well. I was worried with the marker-like tip it would dry out quickly, but I haven’t had any issues.

I’m so happy I purchased Maybelline’s Master Precise Ink Pen Eyeliner, and I can’t wait to try a winged line soon! Maybe I’ll wait until Halloween though in case I do end up looking Kesha-like. Then I can just throw on a leotard and some body glitter, and I’ll be on my way!

Anyway, buy it, love it, let me know what you think!

Beauty

Beauty Blurbs: Physicians Formula Bronze Booster

July 9, 2014 10 Comments

It’s summer, which means tan, tan tan! If you aren’t blessed with naturally tan skin and you’re wise enough to protect your skin from the sun it means bronzer, bronzer, bronzer. I am naturally super pale (verging on blue), so I totally understand the necessity of bronzer to warm up my skin. My newest favorite bronzer is Physicians Formula Bronze Booster.

I bought the shade Medium to Dark because I was worried the Fair shade wouldn’t give me enough color. This drugstore bronzer is mostly matte with just a hint of shimmer. I like that it isn’t 100% matte like my NYX Matte Bronzer because that one is so easy to get heavy-handed with and look streaky.

The medium to dark shade worked great even though I’m so fair. I wear MAC foundations in NW20 and drugstore foundations in Buff Beige for comparison. This bronzer blends out really well, so it works great for contouring, also (if you’re into that sort of fancy schmancy makeup application…I’m still nervous to delve into it!). I mostly just use it sparingly in the hollows of my cheeks, my jawline and neck, and some on my forehead.

I think it gives the perfect amount of bronzed color without appearing too orangey, which is always a struggle for me with bronzer. Another plus is that Physicians Formula Bronzer Booster comes with both a safety seal and packaged in a box. I love this because it helps guarantee that no one has been swiping their fingers through your bronzer before you ever get it home.

At around $15, it’s a little pricier than other drugstore bronzers, but I think it’s worth it. The color and formula are great, and it’s a perfect summer staple! Hope you like it too if you give it a try!