Rant, Rave and Misbehave: Ruby Kisses No More Blemish Liquid Foundation

Hello Everyone!

Wow two foundation reviews for the week girlies and well my gents. We are on a roll. So I bought this foundation back in January. It was purchased at Wonderful World. This is the Fredrick Street branch. This was an impulsive purchase. I was on my way home. I was super tired after walking up and down looking for someone. So after that ordeal when I saw WW open I raced to the store.
Anyway y'll don't care. So I will jump into the review:

Description

According to company's website:

Our No More Blemish Liquid Foundation is enriched with 0.5% Salicylic Acid which offers healing and the confidence of coverage.  Fresh and natural wearing, this non-irritating and oil free foundation is designed to gently keep blemish-prone skin comfortable and balanced by minimizing excess sebum without drying out your skin. Natural antioxidants, such as green tea leaf extract and goji berry extract will help improve your skin, and then continue to safeguard your skin against future breakouts with acne fighting ingredient, salicylic acid.

Blemish free skin is possible!

Packaging:

This foundation comes in a standard tube like packaging with a blue cap. It reminds me of  a baby bottle. I don't know why. It also reminds me of a eye drop bottle. That is the perfect description of the packaging.  The plastic label comes off easily after multiple uses. It could be annoying for me as when it come to makeup I am a clean freak of nature. But for others it is simple as  just removing it.
When it comes to the function of this squeeze tube I think like any foundation once it contains enough foundation it is pretty simple to get the product out. Once you have used it for a few months it starts to be quite difficult to get the product out of the bottle. You really have to squeeze and put a lot of pressure to get some foundation . I realized by April that I no longer had sufficient product for it to be easy to obtain foundation which became really tedious as my other foundations were low in supply. That is the problem with using more than one foundation at the same time. When one finishes the others may be low as well. The foundation I reviewed previously is the only one I have left.

Product:

It has a thick consistency, however it isn't too thick. When you first place it on your hand or face you assume it is the typical light liquid foundation. Based on the consistency, you know it is medium coverage. It takes a while to blend into the skin. It isn't horrendously thick or anything but as someone who has only used either light foundations or full coverage foundations it was a shock. It does offer the coverage it promises. It can be built up to full coverage if needed without being too cakey. I actually love this foundation very much. Some days it may appear too pinky for my skin but most times I just love how it looks on my skin. That is just the thing about my skin. A foundation can be perfect shade today and the next day it appears too dark. Sometimes it could be oxidation of the product or it could be just the day your skin looks because I have had foundations look perfect today, next day it is too light. However, I loved it so much that I wasn't really willing to get a new foundation which is a shock for me as I love to purchase new foundations on the market. I have two shades in this foundation. Last year June, I purchased it in Cognac and it was too dark so it looked blotchy and didn't offer much coverage. I think because I didn't shake it up or something because the Cognac didn't apply this way when I tried it the other day when I got my ideal shade. 

My perfect shade is Caramel. (Apparently I am a Caramel in every foundation now. Only in foundations anyone would describe me as a Caramel girl. ROFL).

I think this is the first foundation I have had that was true to the company's description. It does have a semi matte finishes. It is not oily or grease. It is not drying or dead looking like many matte formulations tend to produce. It is your skin but enhanced. It will give you glowing skin.

I forgot to mention the foundation comes in 8 shades and appears to target those of African, Asian and Hispanic descent.

Here is a swatch of the foundation in Cognac on my left hand (Hence the mole lol):

 This shade was used as a contour shade.

Here is a swatch of the foundation in Caramel on my right hand:

 

This is my first application of the Caramel shade

Price:

It can be purchased at Wonderful World branches for $60. I purchased the darker shade at Trincity Mall and the Caramel Shade at the Fredrick Street branch.

Overall Rating:

A.

Rant, Rave and Misbehave: Revlon Colorstay Whipped Creme Foundation

Hello everyone!

I am back with a foundation review. I was so excited to try out this foundation. Usually when people do reviews on a product and they are favorable, I always hype up the product in my mind and it is never as good as I anticipated. For me, foundations are like movies. The more people hype it up, the more I want to purchase the foundation.

So enough with the talking and lets get down to business

Description:

According to the company's website:

Finally, truly decadent makeup offers ultimate performance. The mousse-like texture feels like silk on your skin. And, the time release formula balances skin for a flawless look. All day flexible wear without flaking, caking or feeling heavy. 

Packaging:

It comes in a glass jar with a black lid. In my personal opinion, it looks SO sleek and professional. I really love that aspect of the packaging. My issue with the packaging is what many have said in their reviews. The glass packaging while elegant looking makes it very heavy. When I carried it in my purse, I could feel the weight of it. I felt like I was toting something way heavier than a foundation. I keep my essential makeup products in a small little pouch. I can't see myself carrying this around. 
I would say that if you are going on vacation and you have a huge suitcase then it may be okay to carry with you. But if you are going to a friend's house or spending the weekend out, in MY opinion I don't see this as travel friendly at all.
Another issue that I have with the packaging is that like many glass products, it is more packaging thatn product. The bulkiness of the product you would think it contains more than it really does.
It comes with the standard 0.8 fluid ounces that most foundations contain.
Many came with a white cap that was sandwich between the black lid and the jar. However, I was not so lucky. 
The jar can make it quite difficult to see the foundation and compare it to other shades. I didn't really need to look much at other shades as I bought this in Pennywise so the consultants just gave me the shade that they thought would be best.
This product does not come with a tester. I wanted to purchase this for Christmas at the Tunapuna branch but they did not have testers. I purchased this one at their Arima branch which Surprise Surprise didn't have testers as well. Is that just normal for this product? I don't know. I would have to consult with my peers.

Product

Now for the product. It goes on very smooth and very creamy. When you place it on your face, it does feel like it would be super thick and disgusting. However, as soon as you blend it in, it gels with your skin. To me I have worn it many times and people don't realize I have on makeup. I wouldn't say it is full coverage at all. I would say it is a medium foundation that could be built up to full coverage. I think for it to be full coverage you would have to pat it on instead of blending it on. 
It has a butter like consistency when first applied to the skin. 
I love the look of the foundation on the skin. It needs to be applied with a good moisterizer or else the skin would look dry and unappealing.

Price
It was $72 at the Pennywise branch in Arima. I am pretty sure it is about $69 at Tunapuna and Trincity branches.


Overall Rating

A


 


 

New Glasses, New Hair, New Attitude

Hey, so my hair was long over due to be hone. In fact, my hair is supposed to be done every six (6) weeks. My hair went on four (4) months without being done. So of course I had to cut it. A large portion of my hair had to be removed. I know *sad face*. Yes so I did it. Next month my hair will change. lol. You know me lol. I am a girl. lol. Yes how many times can I say lol in this post. :)

Anyway, enough with the talking and now to the look. I always have issue doing my left eye. It always comes out badly not properly blended. Well that is how it looks in pictures. I dunno. It doesn't matter what camera. Now that is beauty thing I suck at.

                                                        
                                                                   Face:
                     Revlon Colorstay Whipped Creme Foundation in Caramel 405 Version 1
                     Blush: Mary Kay Blush from Compact Mini (Sorry doesn't have a name

                                                                   Eyes:
                      Ruby Kisses 24/7 Eye Shadow Magic Primer
                      L'oreal Transcluide Powder in Deep.
                     Mary Kay Compact Mini- White, Taupe, Bronze.
                    Colorwork Shop palette/ Beauty Treats 88 shimmer palette.                                                                                                                     
                                                            Lips:  
                     L.A Girls Creme Lipstick in Pure Ecstasy
                     L.A Colors Glossin Go in Sorbet

I'm a Barbie Girl

Face

Black Opal True Stick Foundation

L'oreal Translucide Powder in Deep

Eyes

Pro Base by Arlene Villarule 

Beauty Treats 88 shimmer eyeshadow palette

Kleancolor Mascara

L.A Girl gel liner in black

Lips

Kiss New York Maxi shine Lipstick in Tea Rose

L.A girl lipstick in sorbet

First time for Everything: L.A Girl Gel liner

Okay I admit it I am a Wonderful World addict. I can't help it. Every time I go into the store I feel bombarded by an array of amazing products. I often pick up items only to put them back on the shelf. I am not the best person to shop with if you are one of those pick up and go types. Like everything in my life, I have to analyze all my decisions. Just the way I am. So deal with it. :P
Anyway, so I am walking around Wonderful world and then this wind blows me into the direction of this gorgeous display of L.A girl gel liners. There were several colours; brown, blue and green gel liners on the display but only one (1) black remaining so of course you know I had to get it. This is a First Impression review so I wouldn't go into specifics until I really test out the product for a while.

When I opened the box I got a smell. The smell was so strong I felt very sick afterwards. I have sinus issues, however, I am only affected if the odor is overpowering.  As soon as you open the box you get an artificial odor.  Think a new pair of shoes smell. It was really shocking for me. Even when I opened the box, today the smell was still present but it did subside or maybe I just got used to it. lol.

The product comes with a brush which to be honest is decent but nothing to shout " Eureka I have found it". It is an okay brush. If you have other brushes you may not even use this brush unless you are taking a trip and you just wanna slip this box in your suitcase.

The product itself is very gel like.  Like I said before  I wanna work more with it so I can really give you an informed opinion. 

Flowers in Bloom

Face

Black Opal True Stick Foundation

L'oreal Translucide Powder in Deep

Eyes

Pro-Eye Base by Arlene Villarule

Milani Powder eyeshadow palette in Paint

L.A colors eye catching palette in runway eyes edition

Lips

Beauty Treats Lip Balm

Rant, Rave and Misbehave: Pro-eye base by Arlene Villarule

Before I even go into a review. Let me just say this. It does what everyone says it gonna do. I am glad I took so long to do this review because with my others I hurried to do reviews like a month after trying the product and eventually my thoughts changed. All of the products I said I hated I still do. All the ones I said I loved I still do. But certain components to the product I didn't realize until months later. 

So lets get started shall we:

Description:

They don't have a formal one. However from what I have heard it promises to brighten up your dull eyeshadows and bring life to them. It also will last you all day. You only need a little to do your two eyes (Unless you have a third eye then maybe you may need a little more). 

Packaging

Comes in an egg shaped clear packaging. It is very cute and you can pop this anywhere. In fact let me tell you it went missing for two weeks and your girl went CRAZY. I pulled out chair cushion to see if it stuck between the cushions. If you see your girl get a broom and trying to see if it fell to the back inside the chair itself. Who tell me go use the bathroom? Because there it was low and behold. Thank You Dr. Bladder. You never fail me. Anyway. It is very small and cute. My big issue with the packaging is opening it. Some days I can open it up in less than two seconds. Other days like today I kept tugging at the clasp to no avail. So there need to be some way to fix that problem or maybe I just WEAK. lol.

Product

It is a white base similar to NYX Jumbo Pencil in Milk.  As I said in the introduction. It does what I expected to do. I think it was built up so much that I wasn't disappointed with the product but I wasn't surprised.  It isn't super sticking and hard to blend as everyone says it is. It is very creamy. It feels to be like beeswax. It has a bit of a greasy feeling to it. Not uncomfortable greasy but more like unexpected because I was expecting SUPER glue the way people were talking. It has some stick to it don't get me wrong but I only feel that when I dip my finger into the product. When you start to blend it out most of the stickiness goes away. It does get into the creases of my eyes if I put too much product but that isn't the fault of the product. That would happen with even the most expensive products.

Now this baby may not be as sticky as everyone says to the touch, but when it comes to longevity, this thing don't move. I mean took a shower even up to today and my eyeshadow was still in place. (Yes I took a proper bath). I have placed this on my arm to test it out and washed dishes. It still remains. So when people say it LAST. This baby LAST. 

It does remind me of chalk when it is blended out but it is a white base so of course that is gonna happen. 

What I expected was a good product that would make my eyeshadows vibrant but because it is a a white base so I wouldn't feel necessary to use it everyday. Exactly that. While it works well with even neutral colors like brown or black, I don't need my brown or black eyeshadows to pop as I have pigmented ones already and my eyeshadows tend to not crease on me (I know I am so lucky). I use this mostly for dramatic colors and crazy looks. I would recommend this for makeup artiste who use BOLD colors like yellow (Only way yellow will show up in pictures is using this product). I think also because it is white you will spend a lot of time ensuring there isn't any white spaces left. This would be a bit time consuming.

Price

I got this from an Ambrosia Cosmetics rep from on Facebook. It cost $80TT and depending on the rep you will pay the respective delivery fee. I purchased this at a total of $95

You can purchase it from this rep

https://www.facebook.com/shirlan7

Add her on facebook. If not you can like Ambrosia Cosmetics page and they will give you the necessary ordering instructions.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/AMBROSIA-COSMETICS/372514994780

I will give it a Rave.

A+.