MYSTICAL MAKE UP AND BEAUTY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As You know I have oily skin, and it starts to shine after a while, my skin absorbs the foundation and in few hours no foundation left on my skin and this is so frustrating

I have used this foundation few times and I really like the texture and stay. I like the silky touch of this foundation

I used this foundation with Angled Foundation Brush, traditional foundation brush , MAC duo fibre 187  and beauty blender

I get the best results with my beauty blender.

On the first few uses the foundation was a bit more concentrate but when I was doing my makeup to shoot these pictures for my blog I noticed it is a bit fluid now,  I forget to shake it before I use it, maybe that’s the reason.

It stays 4-5 hours and it is quite nice, if I am out all day it means I do not have to go for ladies room and do a patchwork on my makeup

I did not use any primers when I was shooting these photos and my camera was insisting on not to capture good photos.

The packing of the mattifiying foundation is quite similar to Smashbox HD Foundation, plastic bottle with a pump.

I like the foundations with a pump this allows me to get the right amount of foundation to my hand and than build up the look.

Ok If you did not heard of Blackup Cosmetics It’s quite normal, as they are based in France & United States.

Their makeup products targets ethnic girls, the girls who are not really white and blonde.

I tired MAC, Loreal, Maybelline, Lancome, you name it, they are either too pink, brown or yellow.

I just purchased 2 Illamasqua and still not the right one.

I never had any break outs with any foundations before, I did not experience any break outs on this It is a bit strange but I did not have any break outs, spots with Black Up Cosmetics Foundation before but this time I start to have break outs

Nars Pure Radiance Tinted Moisturizer with SPF 30/PA+++ will be available in nine shades and retail for $42. It will launch exclusively to Nordstrom first, debuting February 1st, and then narscosmetics.com and NARS’ Bleecker Street store on February 15th. The range will rolled out nationally and globally in full come March

 

Benefit will be adding a new liquid foundation to their line-up: Hello Flawless Oxygen , which will include nine shades, and retail for $34. This is slated to launch online on February 15th and in-stores March 1st. It’s supposed to have a “brightening formula,” that uses the a proprietary “Oxygen Wow Hydrating Complex” that includes vitamin C and vitamin E derivatives for their antioxidant propertyes. It has buildable, light-to-medium coverage.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Say farewell to shiny skin and an oily t-zone forever and a big hello to the latest development from Collection 2000 – Naturally Matt Foundation (£2.99). Designed to combat the effects of oily or combination skin, this fabulous new product gives you the perfect base to stay looking totally gorgeous all day long!

The long-lasting mattifying formulation of Collection 2000 Naturally Matt Foundation (£2.99) transforms skin from distinctly shiny to fresh and fabulous and blends effortlessly to give a radiant canvas for the hottest beauty looks. Enriched with naturally derived ingredients, this magical product nourishes skin to leave it feeling soft throughout the day, as well as looking good!

Collection 2000 Naturally Matt Foundation (£2.99) contains grape extract, one of the skin’s secret weapons in the battle against wrinkles, protecting against those fine lines that build up over time.

Collection 2000 makeup artist, Athena Skouvakis, adds: “For a perfect base, first use a gel moisturiser to keep skin hydrated and allow time for it to absorb into the skin before applying foundation. Build up your desired coverage gradually with a foundation brush for an even finish, paying special attention to blemishes and imperfections. Collection 2000 Natural Matt Foundation is great for oily skin as it removes unwanted sheen whilst nourishing skin, giving wearers a flawless complexion.”

With six shades to choose from, everyone from pretty porcelain to bronze goddesses will find their perfect shade.

RRP £2.99

Available nationwide in Superdrug from 17 March 2012 and all other accounts following that

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is an everyday use powder foundation, it is basically no hassle foundation.

It is in powder form but it is not one of the wet & dry foundations, it is a dry foundation.

You can use it with a damp beauty blender but it must be close to dry

 

On the application

 

You can either use ( those are the brushes that I use on powders & powder foundations)

Beauty Blender

sponge applicator

Prestige #100 Powder Brush

MAC 136 Large Powder Brush

Sigma F30 Large Powder Brush

MAC 134 Large Powder Brush

MAC 138 Tapered Face Brush

MAC 150 Large Powder Brush

MAC 131 Duo Fibre Blush & Powder Brush

SIgma F15 Duo Fibre Blush & Fibre Blush

Crown Brush C427 Tapered Duo FIbre Brush

Smashbox Brush #2 Face & Cheek Brush

Shu Uemura 18R Brush  

Smashbox #1 Powder Brush

Shy Uemura #27 Powder Brush

 

You can use this product as a foundation

as a powder

over your foundation

or you can just apply it to your T-Zone and get rid of the oily areas.

 

It is quite multi functional and good for oily skins , as it will absorb the oil on your skin

Your face will not look shiny after the application

It will give you a good coverage I can get medium to high coverage.

It does not give a medium coverage but it does a better job.

You can re apply as much as you want during the day

it will give you a natural look.

 

If you want to buy this product : http://www.flhbeauty.co.uk/home/cosmetics/face-makeup/mac/mac-studio-fix-plus-foundation

 

it is £14.95  on flhbeauty you will be saving £4.55

Their products are %100 authentic you can take to a MAC Store to confirm

 

 

If we look at the packaging It is really easy control , no pumps it is not complicated

It is very easy to blend as it is quite liquid, It blends easily to your skin and it become a second skin,

For the coverage it does not give us a high coverage but you can build up to medium coverage with a heavy application

It is a quite water based foundation.

 

Negatives

Also it does not does not moisten your skin, which is not good for people who have dry skin

It does not have Spf,

it is fragranced

It is anti trace formula but it will leave trances until it dries completely

Yes it is a lasting finish foundation but i can not promise you that it will stay 16 hours but it will stay up to 8 hours

It is hard to remove, when you are  removing add a bit herbal oils to your face wash, or just put some oil first than apply your face wash and wash your face,

 

2nd option is you can remove your makeup with a oil based makeup remover like oily eye makeup removers.

 

It looks dark in the tube when you apply to your skin it is lighter,

 

It seems like this shade is a bit peachy pink

Can’t really tell …

 

if you are looking for cheap, easy wear and water based foundation than go for it.

 

If you want to buy this foundation : http://www.flhbeauty.co.uk/home/cosmetics/face-makeup/rimmel/rimmel-lasting-finish-foundation

This a sample pack of Graftobian’s HD Foundation. I ordered 2 sample packs one of them is the neutral #1 palette.
It is a bit light for me but I use each shade on different parts of my face when I blend them together it looks alright, on the other hand, you can also use this palette as a concealer palette, to be hones it works much better as a concealer.
This product disappointed me, from an HD Foundation I would expect more coverage, and it does not stay long, I personally do not like to over load my face with product over over product. Foundation Primer before Foundation, than your foundation, than press / loose powder, than finally setting primer powder.
All those products that you apply on your face do not let your skin breathe  and by  blocking  the pores it potentially may  cause acne.
I much prefer to use a full coverage foundation rather than putting layers on,  I am also quite surprised to get this amount of coverage from a product  which is used on backstage, theatrical and cinema makeup.

Also its quite pricey as well $23.99