Foundation, foundation, foundation!

A little comparison of foundations. And I have to mention that I have used A LOT of foundations and my skin is really-really picky! Just because it's dry and just not nice.

But let's get started!

Magic Wand Illuminating Foundation by Too Faced:

I can honestly say that this is worth it's price. And I must add it is really pricy in Estonia. 

This leaves your skin luminous and it has a buildable coverage. The formula is absolutely flattering and it is easy to apply.
There is just nothing not to love about it!












Max Factor Miracle Touch Liquid Illusion Foundation:

< THIS IS LOVE! Seriously! Leaves your skin looking so healthy and a bit glowy. Looks natural, not all caked on. Doesn't irritate your skin in any way. I used to have really bad skin but when I started using this, my skin got a lot better. I might not be due to the foundation but still. I definitely recommend this! Without a doubt you won't regret buying this. The only downside about this foundation is that there's not much product inside the box (11,5 g).
Costs around 15€




Maybelline 24h Superstay Foundation:


 This foundation is really-really bad! I'm not joking. Like what is that? It says like it stays on 24 hours. Are you kidding me? It stayed on 3 hours maximum.
And the formula is awful! If the other foundations are usually with silky consistance then this is just.. BAD! Plus in every shade it seems to be a pit red on your skin.
I don't know maybe it's me, but I really don't have anything good to say about it.





Maybelline Creamy Dream Foundation:

Well.. this isn't all bad. In scale 1-10 I would give it a good 5,5 points, maybe even 6. I hoped that it would stay on longer, but hey, it is really easy to re-apply. Leaves the skin looking quite okay, not bad at all. But this product also ends up really fast.
All in all, I need to say that this foundation is just fine.











Mac Factor Long Lasting Performance Foundation:

This one stays on! It really does. Of course if you apply it on very lightly, it won't, but you should get the idea.. Also leaves skin looking healthy and doesn't cake up on your face. Doesn't have any kind of shimmer in it, just a plain matte foundation, which I do like!
Should cost around 15€.












I must add that the Max Factor foundations are much-much better in comparison with Maybelline ones. So if you are doubting between picking up a Maybelline and Max Factor foundation, I would say you have to go for Max Factor ones.

My favourite one in this list should be Max Factor Miracle Touch.

I also need to point out a supergood concealer, which would be:


Artdeco Camouflage Cream Concealer

It is exellent! Really hides everything you need to hide. All dark and uneven spots will be gone!

Costs almost 6€ and is so worth it.

And if I'm being really honest now.. I have even used this as a foundation when I wanted to have a perrrrfect skin. I knew I will have pictures taken and I just applyed this, put on some foundation and it all looked super!

Okay, I will finish now. Hopefully this will be helful.

(PS: It is my high school graduation day tomorrow. I hope I can also make a post about that day.)

Laterz,
Liis

30 Seconds To Mars nails

No, nothing pretty or shiny on girlish coming up this time. Not today.
As I’m heading to the rock concert to see 30 Seconds To Mars in 4 days, but I have to leave home tomorrow, I decided that I have to do my nails before all that crazyness.
So I decided to draw the 30STM Triad on my nails. For those who doesn’t know what I’m talking about I have picture:

Looks simple, right? Well.. after two hours of drawing and then removing everything again I found out that I really-really need a ruler to draw straight lines.
Anyway, I still managed to finally do my nails. I can’t say I’m completely satisfied with them, but oh well. I just hope that I don’t have to do this again before the concert.

 

 

So this is it. You’re really lucky that you can’t see my right hand. Believe me, it’s worse. Ignore the fact that I have some cleaning up to do.

Here’s what I used: Manhattan Quick Dry in 11A, somekind of nail art Ados black polish, Essie good to go! top coat.

Anyone going to see 30STM on Tuesday? Well.. I’m super-excited!

Andra

Out of the BLUE

Well.. hey? I want to say that my school is now finally over and I can become more involved in blogging. YAY.





I must add that I have a thing for all shades of blue. But who could blame me, the colour is just so pretty!

I noticed that all the attention in this blog has gone to eye make-up lately. Summer has driven us all mad. But yes.. Let's get down to business..

The products I used:


♥ - Lumene Beauty Base Eyeshadow Primer With Brightening Arctic Lingonberry

♥ - I got this eye shadow pallette from a weird little shop called ''Ladu 29'' which is on Rüütli street somewhere. (If u miracally live in Pärnu, u know what I'm

talking about).

♥ - I did put some simple blue shadow on, so that the creamy shadow would really stay on. Mine is from FlorMar just a blue quartet.  

♥ - the eyeliner is MIYO glam eyes just a colour in turquoise as it says on the package. It sure seems more like royal blue, but oh well.

♥ - There is also a really nice turquoise coloured eyeliner pencil line on my waterline (okay, too many ''lines''). It's from Avon and I lovelovelove it! 

♥ - As a mascara Maybelline ''the Falsies'' volum' express. (it is soooooo good!)






I hope you all like the look!
Summer nights are long and awesome, which means they require many superfun looks!

Have a nice weekend everybody!

Liis

Face of the day 16/06/11

Products used:

Base:

• L’oréal True Match foundation in W7 Golden Amber
• Grimas Fixing Powder
• Bourjois Delice de Soleil bronzing powder in 14 olive/dark skin
• Rimmel London powder blush in 016 Misty Rose

Eyes:

• GOSH eye shadow primer waterproof
• L’oréal Quad Pro in 303 Beige Taupe (the upper peachy colour)
• Wet’n’wild Mega Eyes trio in 13 Green Moss(the 2 bottom ones)
• Max Factor Masterpiece Max in Black

Here are the eye shadows.

And I just applied some lip balm on the lips.

I’m really excited to do eye make up these last couple of days as I recently purchased Ecotools eye shadow brush kit. It’s really amazing and I can’t put them down.

I love that it’s raining right now, the weather announcement promised thunder but sadly enough there is no thunder to be heard or lightning to be seen. I really like the dark and murky weathers when I don’t have to go anywhere, I just sip my cup or earl grey with a splash of milk and eat my biscuits(I’m a true British at heart, lol), perfect day to catch up on my reading and blogging.

Have a nice one!

With love,

Janne.

10 Favourite drugstore beauty products

I was tagged by Kätlin (her blog is in Estonian) a week ago and finally I have made a verdict. So here are my top 10 beauty products (not just make up products).

Aaaaaaand drumroll, please.

#1 Any Max Factor mascara.

I love pretty much every mascara I have ever tried from Max Factor. I mean, I could be their mascara spokes person or whatever. I have tried 2000 Calorie, 2000 Calorie Dramatic Effect, Masterpiece, Masterpiece Max, Beyond Length(not the best one out there), False Lash Effect, Lash Extension Effect (not a fan) and last but not least False Lash Effect Fusion. Currently I am using the one on the picture- Masterpiece Max and I am very satisfied with it.

 

#2 BeYu Blusher in 115

I adore this mauve-y/rosy colour which has pretty intensive colour so it’s easy to make yourself look like a clown. Lasts quite well and did I mention that I love the colour??? Those who have read my blog and seen my YT videos might know that this is my ultimate go-to blush. One might even assume that this is my only blush, but no. It’s just a great one. You should go and swatch it one day.

Ok. I should stop being this annoying.. Let’s move on!

#3 The Body Shop Blusher in 04 Golden Pink

Here it is next to THE Nars Orgasm. Pretty similar, eh? This blush is considered to be dupes for Nars Orgasm or Deep Throat. TBS one is on the right in the round pot and the photo is not mine sadly enough. I use this blush when the days get sunny and pretty so that the golden particles in it make my face gorgeous. Wouldn’t use it in the Estonian dark and ugly winters as it doesn’t suit indoors on pale skin on a grey school day in my opinion. So this is my summer blusher.

#4 Rimmel London blush in 016 Misty Rose

Now this blush isn’t exactly packed with pigments, but thanks to that it gives a perfect radiance to your skin. Just a nice peachy sheen on your cheeks. Perfect for a clean everyday summer look.

 

 

 

#5 L’oreal Paris  Quad Pro in 303 Beige Taupe

This is the most used eye shadow palette that I own. I used it for weeks straight after I had bought it. Even though I rarely use the upper peachy colour, I love this. I think this might be one of those rare eye shadows with which I might even hit the pan, especially the middle one.

 

 

#6 E. Funkhouser Brow Defining Palette in Brunette

I discovered that this is actually a discontinued product they sell on an Estonian online store MYLOOK for 3,20 Euros. You can’t even get 2 Fazer 200g chocolate bars for that money, but you will get 3 amazing colours which you may use for your brows or eyes. Long-lasting, the lightest colour is actually shimmery and very pretty. I have gotten a lot of compliments when I have worn this on my eyebrows. The brush is completely useful as well.

#7 Maybelline Color Sensational lipstick in 422 Coral Tonic

Hello, gorgeous! This is a great coral color, I have olive skin and blue eyes so it is PERFECT! Sadly it doesn’t last nearly as long as I would like it to last, but what ya gonna do?? I imagine that this colour might not suit everyone so be aware.

 

 

 

#8 Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Lip Balm

I really don’t wear lipsticks on a daily basis, as a matter a fact it has to be a pretty special occasion for me to wear lipsticks.. So I wear lip balms and this one is a great one if your lips are rather damaged. The smell was a bit quirky at first but I have gotten used to it and some have described it as a pleasant smell.

 

#9 Neutrogena Visibly Clear Blackhead Eliminating Cleansing Lotion

Now this may seem as a very strong and harmful to your face (*coughs* like Clean & Clear Blackhead Cleaning Toner *coughs*). But this is pretty good. Doesn’t contain any parabenes, doesn’t have a very alcohol-y smell. But what I absolutely adore about this product is that it really gets the gunk of my skin, I mean I think “Oh yeah, my skin must be friggin clean now” and then I use this and the cotton pad will be really dirty. I have really noticed my skin improve with this.

 

 

#10 Nivea Sun Carotene Sun Lotion SPF6

I know that spf6 might seem little for some of you, but I apply it pretty often and as I am olive skinned, I don’t burn very easily as well (I do realize that I should be using one with bigger spf right now if I don’t want to look like the sole of a boot 10 years later). I have converted Andra into using this. Well I didn’t have to convert Andra, she just tried it once and had to buy it as well. This makes my skin achieve the darkest shade possible fastest. Doesn’t smell like coconuts, fruit or any other sun cream. Smells kind of manly to be honest. leaves your skin very soft and moisturised (extremely important when it comes to frying yourself in the warm sunlight).

 

And this is it, hope I was helpful.

And I will tag my co-blogger Andra. Show me what you’ve got!

With love,

Janne xo.