OLE HENRIKSEN BANANA BRIGHT FACE PRIMER

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Rating : 5/5

Price : $40.00

Size : 1 oz

Where to Buy : olehenriksen.com, Sephora, Amazon

Cruelty Free : Yes

I’m going to start off by saying, this is literally one of the best face primers on the market. And, it’s perfect for ANYONE. I’m talking any age, any skin type, any race, and no matter how much (or how little) makeup you wear. I know that’s a pretty big claim to make, but there’s several reasons why it’s a classic. To begin, this primer is packed full of vitamin c. Vitamin C is a skincare powerhouse known for its brightening effects. But, vitamin c is also rich in antioxidants helping to protect the skin barrier and boosts collagen production in an effort to diminish wrinkles. Along with the gorgeous glow that vitamin c naturally gives, there are also micro specks of shimmering pigments to enhance. Thats what gives the Banana Bright primer its beautiful champagne color. This product is also deeply moisturizing. Since I have very dry skin, if I use a mattifying primer my makeup will be ruined. So I have to use something that’s going to help to hydrate my skin, not make me look cakey. Although it is a hydrating formula, this primer has an added blurring effect to smooth the appearance of skin and creating an ideal base for foundation. And the cherry on top for this product? It smells INCREDIBLE. It has an intoxicating scent similar to orange creamsicle. Which just makes the boring process of putting on primer actually fun. Although the price is a little high for this product, if you consider its made by a world renowned skincare line along with all the other incredible factors, it justifies the price tag. I highly recommend this primer to anyone wanting to add some glow and extend the wear time of their makeup!

rEVLON COLORSTAY SUEDE INK LIPSTICK

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Rating : 5/5

Price : $12.39

Where to Buy : Ulta, Walgreen’s, Walmart, CVS, Target, Amazon

Cruelty Free : No

I’ll be honest, Revlon just doesn’t excite me. With the competition of innovative products and new brands appearing constantly, many of the OG drugstore makeup brands can fall short. But, one day I was on my lunch break at work and ran to the nearest grocery store for some food. I always checked the clearance section because I’m a sucker for a good deal. Well it turned out to be my lucky day because there was a plethora of makeup on clearance. Everything was 50 cents, so you know I bought practically everything. I ended up grabbing a few of these lipsticks, because you can never have enough lipsticks. I honestly didn’t have very high exceptions since it was just a bullet lipstick, but I was immediately blown away by this formula. This product offers an 8 hour wear time with zero transfer in a velvety matte formula. There are a variety of shades from vivid purples, to sultry reds, and even some beautiful mauves. The bullet of the lipstick is perfectly shaped for quick application and eliminating the need for a lipliner. The color stays on throughout eating and drinking. However, I like to reapply it every few hours to maintain its bold color. Although it is a matte formula, it does not dry out the lips. The reason for this is because vitamin E is the key ingredient. I haven’t been this pleased with a lipstick formula in a long time. The next time you're on a grocery run, I definitely recommend adding this to your cart. You won’t be disappointed.

KOSAS REVEALER SKIN-IMPROVING FOUNDATION SPF 25

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Rating : 5/5

Price : $42

Size : 1 fl oz

Where to Buy : kosas.com, Sephora, Amazon

Cruelty Free : Yes

I love trying new foundations, but I’ve got some high standards. It has to be medium to full coverage. It can’t be so glowy that I look greasy and it can’t be so matte that it cakes. I also love something that looks and feels undetectable on the skin. During one of my first shifts at Sephora, I spent HOURS trying to find the perfect foundation. Some had the perfect finish, but didn’t have a shade that worked for me. Others I could find my shade no problem, but the coverage wasn’t there. I had almost lost all hope until I saw the Kosas foundation on a Clean At Sephora endcap. I hadn’t heard of the brand besides during our trainings. But I decided to give it a try and was blown away at how amazing it was. This foundation is medium coverage (but can be built up), has SPF 25, with a lightweight, natural finish. I was a bit surprised when I saw there was sunscreen in this high coverage foundation because if you add a zinc oxide SPF with foundation, it usually breaks down the pigments, lessening the coverage of the product. But, since Kosas foundation is made with mineral sunscreen (which is also reef safe, yay!) It can maintain its coverage and color! This product also has powerhouse skincare ingredients like squalene, hyaluronic acid, niacinimide which work together to hydrate and give the skin a healthy glow. Along with all of these wonderful factors, the wear is incredible. I’ve been rocking this in the 105 Kansas heat during an 8 hour retail shift and she doesn’t move, crease, or cake. Which is insanely impressive to me. I love to set this product with the Kosas Cloud Set powder for a flawless, blurred look. I used to think clean makeup was synonymous with not performing, but that is not the case here. Kosas definitely knocked it out of the park with this one. No matter what age, skin type, or ethnicity you are, I promise you will love this foundation!