Beauty Review: Givenchy Mister Mat

I purchased this product just before the holidays. I finally had time to try it out for two weeks. I figured Christmas parties and New Years I would make use of a good primer. This primer was recommended by the sales ladies at Sephora. I also read great reviews on Makeup Alley.

I found the scent to be overpowering. I was greasy within 6 hours. This product also made my skin breakout. The texture is a powder gel, dries quick and smoothes skin. I find it also dries very fast, which makes you use more product.

This product is not for me. I will be returning this to Sephora.

Beauty Review: Palladio Herbal Foundation Primer

This review is based on my Skin Type: Oily/Acne Prone, Fair/Medium, Age 25-30.

I read a lot of great reviews about this face primer and finally decided to pick it up at Sally Beauty Supply while I was in Seattle. I have always had trouble with keeping my makeup from sliding off my face and I thought I would give this primer a go. 

Thoughts on the first use, it feels like an oily film on my skin, it makes my skin feel smooth but it doesn't stop my skin from flaking on the cheeks where my skin has some dry patches. I use it under my eyes prior to applying concealer and this prevents my concealer from creasing. This primer did minimize the size of my pores around my nose area. I don't think this primer smooths the bumpy acne t-zone, however, I do find it reduces my oiliness with touch-ups through out the day.

Overall I score this product a 3 out of 5 stars for the quality and staying power. I don't believe I will purchase this product again. I don't enjoy the oily film feeling on my skin.

Seattle: Beauty Haul

Out the Door Top Coat 73mL 2.5 fl oz. Best Top Coat ever, I apply this every 3 days after my french tip manicures and it helps prolong the life of my manicures (results 2-3 weeks with some touch ups)

NYC Smooth Skin Loose Face Powder, great for a foundation setting powder.

Sephora R21 Ingenuous Lipstick in cream formula. I've been searching high and low for a perfect pink nude colour for my 'no makeup' makeup look.

NYC Smooth Skin Pressed Face Powder, also used to set foundation, but is in a more compact and less messy packaging.

Palladio Herbal Foundation Primer, has a non-greasy liquid gel form. Apply after moisturizer and before make up for a smooth finish. I will write a review on this NEW purchase after a month's use.

FRESH mini lip duo, I was surprised by Rita (MUA) at Sephora by this birthday freebie. I will test these out and write a review on the product after some use.

Market Lavender Body Butter, OMG love this body butter, it's not greasy formula leaves my skin super soft. I believe the lady said she only sells her products at the Pike Place Market.

eos Lip Balm in Honeysuckle Honeydew, love the smell and the packaging, I had to get it. Also an e.l.f. Contour brush for my crease shadow and blending.