It MATTErs!

Hello everyone! I'm back! It's been a little crazy around here, and I apologize for leaving you all hanging for so long! I have found so many new products I am in love with in the time passed! One I am going to talk about first is actually drug store makeup! At a steal of $8 it's Rimmel Matte 25 hr foundation. I LOVE this product. You get the best coverage for it being a lower end makeup brand. Any imperfections you may have, this covers! Now I want to warn you, this is a thicker matte foundation so you have to be careful when you apply, to avoid looking like a caked makeup face! The best tool I have found to apply this is the Beauty Blender. (Which I will get into more detail on in a later post!) It gives you a nice even coverage and keeps your fingers off of your face, which we all know I recommend!

When picking a foundation color there are a few things to remember.

1. Do NOT test on the back of your hand.
   Testing on the back of your hand is a bad idea because not only is the skin on the back of your hand  different than the skin on your face, but it is also a lot darker, and you will end up with the dreaded makeup line!

2. Pick a foundation that best fits your skin type.
   Oily, dry, combination, all will hold foundation different so you should research and pick which is best for you.

3. Don't just test on your jaw.
  Sometimes the best way to really see the color that is right for you, is by testing it on various spots on your face. Your under eyes, nose and cheeks all may be different complexions, so you want to find the best that blends all over your face.


With any foundation you are going to appear slightly shiny after, so you always want to set it with either a lightweight powder, or a translucent setting dust. It will set your foundation, and prevent it from sweating off or appearing shiny throughout the day.

Good luck and happy picking!