A lady came into The Candy Bar last week and told me a story. She said that she had gone to New York for the weekend and forgotten her makeup bag. She was devastated and after swearing at her husband for not checking with her to make sure she had all of her bags, she had to think fast. The friend she was visiting was not a makeup wearer, so the option of borrowing makeup for the weekend was out the window. She told me she went to the local mall and had her makeup done at the Bobbi Brown counter where she spent $150 on makeup products that she really didn't need. Having just posted about makeup products I bought at CVS, I told her if it were to happen to me, I would have gone to CVS.
The reason I tell you this is because I kept repeating during her story "that would be my worst nightmare". Well guess what? My worst nightmare came true! In what I'm calling my self fulfilling prophecy, I did exactly the same thing this weekend when I went to Cape Cod. Imagine my surprise when unpacking my bags I realized I had forgotten my makeup bag. I swear I willed it to happen. So what did I do? I went pronto to CVS to replace what I needed.
I had managed to take with me a bag filled with my moisturizers and serums, so I was missing the complexion components in my makeup regimen. I had no foundation, no mineral powder, no bronzer, no mascara, no brow pencil, no blush and no eyeliner. My little experiment turned out to be a blogging blessing which allows me to share with you my findings.
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Foundation:
This was a complete surprise to me because I got to tell you, I really like this!
Why I like it:
- Great coverage and finish which makes the easy to use foam applicator a breeze.
- Gives a complete application and the coverage is build-able which I needed
- True to color
- Natural finish with long lasting wear-ability
- Sheer application of product did not last all day
L'oreal True Match Mineral Powder:
This one didn't have a chance, I'm completely and totally obsessed with my Smashbox Halo powder so I knew this one was going to fall flat.
Why I like it:
- Set my foundation
- Easy to use brush comes attached to product
- Finish gave my a skin luminous appearance
- Very Messy
- Screw top reveals sifter top
- If too much product on top of sifter, creates a messy storage and not ideal for a neat and clean application.
- Packaging is not luxe. Not even close.
Maybelline Lash Stiletto Mascara:
I have blogged about this product before, safe to say it's possibly my favorite mascara ever.
Why I like it:
- Wand is longer which allows a complete application on whole lash line.
- Formula is wet and thick which leaves lashes defined, lengthened and voluminous
Why I didn't like it:
- There are no reasons why I don't like this product. Did I mention that it's my favorite mascara ever?
L'oreal True Match Naturale Blush
This looked easy and the color was pretty, so I thought why not?
Why I like it:
- Natural plum color
- Gave me a luminous glow
- Lightly pigmented for natural finish so it wasnt a strong statement blush
Why I didn't like it:
- Very messy
- Screw top reveals sifter top
- If too much product on top of sifter, creates a messy storage and not ideal for a neat and clean application.
- Packaging is not luxe. Not even close.
Maybelline Eye Studio Brow Define and Fill Duo:
I'm someone who has been using the same eyebrow pencil for about 6 years. I have to say, this was the best purchase because it helped me realize it was time for a change.
Why I like it:
- Precision crayon allows for exact application,
- Foam tip powder applicator on opposite end creates a thickened natural looking brow without too much product
Why I didn't like it:
- No spoolie brush to groom brows afterward
Maybelline Master Kajal Eyeliner:
Thought this would be an easy no-brainer but was pleasantly surprised
Why I like it:
- Super soft creamy black liner
- Coned shaped tip applicator creates easy line,
- Waterproof
Why I didn't like it:
- Not opaque, to get opaque black line you have to compromise the longevity of your liner by using the fine point tip
Bottom line, my friend spent $150 at a mall makeup counter and got 3 products she kind of liked. I spent about the same, got a ton more and was truly surprised at how many of the products I really liked. I also discovered that cheap drugstore makeup isn't that cheap after all.
The moral of this story is even though I enjoyed this little experiment, I doubt I'll ever forget to check, and then double check whether my makeup bag is with me again!
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