Every Beautiful Face needs a Solid Foundation.

I am a foundation girl. Always have been, always will. It evens out my skin tone and allows my eye make up to stay put. It usually has an spf in it so I have a barrier of sun protection too. I know some people dislike foundation because it can sometimes appear to be thick or "cakey", but I have found that more times than not how it is applied versus the make up itself. If you have a foundation that is too thick try thinning it out with a facial moisturizer or spf. This will give you the coverage without the heavy feel.

The key to making sure your foundation doesn't look "mask like" is to BLEND. Blend it onto your neck and even your ears. Choosing the proper color is also important, this will give the foundation the most natural look. If you are at the store and cannot check the actually make up on your skin (like at a drugstore) then check the color in the bottle against the tone of your wrist. (If you spray tan, this color may not be accurate so keep that in mind) If you are able to sample the product, then the ideal place to apply the color to get the best match is just below your jawline on your neck.

Here are my top 5 inexpensive brands of Foundation:

Revlon Photo Ready Foundation
This product has good coverage, and stays put. It definitely does what it says and photographs nicely too. The bottle has a pump on the top that disperses the perfect amount of foundation. It is also spf 20 and that is always a plus!!!




ALMAY Smart Shade Anti Aging Foundation
For most women the most difficult make up item to buy is foundation because trying to find the right shade can be agonizing. Also since I wear foundation all day it would be nice if it did something positive for my skin at the same time. So you are telling me this foundation MATCHES itself to my skin tone AND helps fight the skins of aging? AND This product actually does what it claims. SOLD.




Revlon Color Stay Mineral Mousse Make Up
Revlon has been one of those make up brands that I can almost always count on to deliver a quality product. I can't say I have bought one of the products and didn't like it. This product is no exception. It deliver a good healthy dose of coverage without a heavy feel. Once again it has spf and I always love that!



Neutrogena Healthy Skin Liquid Make Up
I am pretty certain that Neutrogena was a skin care line before they carried make up. They make products that are pore friendly. They have light weight coverage and they are non-comedogenic (won't clog pores) This product is perfect for the woman who doesn't like a heavy foundation.





Neutrogena SkinClearing Liquid Makeup
When you have acne foundation can sometime be your friend and sometimes your worst enemy. It may cover the breakouts but eventually cause new ones if using the wrong product. This foundation actually clear exsisting breakouts with 2% salicylic and an ingredient to actually keep new acne from forming. 




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Until we meet again......Stay Pretty!

Moisturize Me. Ten Best Moisturizers under $10.

Summer is nearly upon us. Glistening skin is IN. I myself have very dry skin so I have tried a plethora of moisturizers. Here are a few body lotions and oils I highly recommend you give a try.

Ginseng Miracle Wonder 8 Oil:  Well this product was named correctly because a miracle is what it truly is. A friend gave me a bottle and I pretty much fell in love instantly. My skin absorbed the oil versus having it lay on top of my skin, which I loved. It has a light citrus scent that is not overpowering, I could still use my perfume without worrying the two scents would clash. Ginseng Miracle Wonder 8 Oil is not just for the skin, but was really nice in my hair also. I have hair extensions and they are very dry compared to your natural hair. This wonder oil added moisture to my extensions without making my hair look oily. AMAZING! 

Blue Magic Coconut Hair Conditioner: I usually buy a big fat tub of this stuff every summer. Although it is a "Conditioner" I don't use it in my hair. I slather it on as a body oil. It smells like heaven and has a nice sheen which makes your skin look great! 

Jergens Skin Smoothing, Cellular Renewal Moisturizer:  This moisturizer rocks. It has AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acid) in it so it sloughs off dry skin cells as it moisturizes. It really packs a punch against flaky skin and bumps on arms, thighs and mid section. 

AmLactin Moisturizing Cream:  Do you suffer from rough patches on your elbows and heels? Maybe have "goose bump" like bumps on your arms and thighs? (those "goose bumps" are called keratosis pilaris, a very common skin condition) This cream is exactly what you need. It's contains lactic acid which will smooth rough patches and bumps and evens skin tone. It's has a bit of a chemical smell, but really does the trick. I recommend using it before bedtime. If you use it during the day you would want to use an spf of 30 or higher on top of it as it will make your skin more sensitive to the sunlight.

Johnson's 24 Hour Lotion: This moisturizer does not lie. It keeps skin moisturized all day and all night. It's has a light scent and a non-greasy feel. Perfect for Mother or Child.

Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion: This lotion is creamy and smooth. It contains colloidal oatmeal so it calms and soothes dry, red, irritated skin. Perfect for eczema sufferers.

Aquaphor Healing Ointment:  No time to get into the spa for a pedicure? Slather on some of this thick ointment on your tootsies and you won't have to worry about cracked heals. Originally made for Alaskan fisherman this ointment gives severely dry skin a one-two punch!

Nivea Creme: This creme is wonderful for very dry skin. It's contains glycerin and emollients which bind water to the skin leaving it moisturized as well as hydrated. It does leave a slight layer on top of the skin so I recommend using it at night or after bathing.

 

Kiss my Face Lavender and Shea Butter Moisturizer:  Two of my favorite things combined together: Lavender and Shea Butter. Kiss my Face is a natural brand which makes really wonderful rich and creamy products without the chemicals.

Neutrogena Body Oil: Sometimes I just want a light oil to smooth on and go. This is the perfect oil for just that. It has a light scent so it pairs nicely with perfume. Add a couple drop to your bath and soften as you soak.

If anyone has any category of products they would like me to review just let me know. Until then..Stay pretty!