Garnier Skin Renew Miracle Skin Perfector BB Cream

Had a coupon...

This does help even out my skin tone, I only have to use foundation in certain areas. I do like that it has SPF, be it a little but atleast there is some. The light texture makes it easy to apply and a little goes a long way. Very easy to apply too much. Now for the things I don't like...I have combination skin that tends to get really oily with the use of certain products and this is one of them. I consider it more of a moisturizer. After a few hours my foundation seems to slide off and blotting just makes my skin look blotchy. Does nothing for pores or wrinkles but I am not sure if it even claims it does. I use this during days I have to run out quick and need a fast fix, mixing it with an oil control product, throwing some cheek stain on and MAC blotting powder on top. Works for a couple hours but any longer I look like an oily mess. Won't repurchase.

April 3, 2012

Stila Stay All Day 10-in-1 HD Beauty Balm

Where is the SPF?

Haven't noticed any difference/change in wrinkles or skin tone/texture after many weeks of use. Pros: Keeps foundation in place for hours with blotting every couple of hours. Helps even out minor (very minor) skin tone/texture issues to allow for less foundation use. I really love the fact that it dries almost instantly after applied; no oily, wet feeling. Cons: Doesn't smooth out nor help fade (fill in) the look of any wrinkles. The product doesn't settle into them (which is a con). NO SPF?!?! Really? Why would anyone make a product for day use without SPF? Lastly...does nothing for pores. Again, it doesn't settle into them but is sure doesn't blur, fill, make them appear smaller, fade or whatever it is supposed to do. Not sure I would repurchase. The price tag is way too high considering pros vs cons.

April 3, 2012