Hearts N Horns (product likes and dislikes) FEB 2014

I have started a new segment called Hearts N Horns for my product likes and dislikes.  Here is my first review.  I hope you enjoy.

HORNS

RIMMEL SCANDAL EYES Eye Liner:  I purchased this last year with all the hype.  I wanted to try it out since I was looking for an eyeliner that would stay put, especially on the lower lash line.   I tried this and it goes on smooth and creamy and is suppose to be waterproof but it did not stay on my upper or lower lash line.  It transferred down to my lower lash line and smudged on the lower last line with the "black eye" affect which I did not like.  I purchased this at Walmart for about $4.97.  I will try to use it up, but I was not happy with it at all.

MAYBELLINE FIT ME Foundation:  I purchased this last year as well and liked this at first.  I later noticed that it left a dewy finish on my skin when it is supposed to be shine free.  I like my foundation matte.  This also streaked and did not have staying power.  I found that it started to fade and make my face oily after only a few hours.  I may use it up but I don't know.  I have found something much better that I have listed below, that works wonderfully.  This was $7.99 at Walgreens.

E.L.F Foundation Brush:  I really did not like this product.  It has synthetic bristles that make me feel like I am painting a wall instead of putting on foundation.  The bristles streaked my foundation and it just feels weird.  I much prefer my foundation brush from AVON.  As you can see below, the brush is a bit bigger and wider.  It has natural bristles and leaves and airbrushed finish.  I really love that brush.  It is a Heart.

HEARTS

REVLON Photoready Translucent Finisher:  I use this to set my foundation and concealer.  It works for all skin tones so don't let the color fool you.  Using my E.L.F professional face brush, I dab it into the powder and pat it all over after I apply my foundation and concealer, then blend it in.  I have a dark complexion and it doesn't leave a chalky finish at all.  It absorbs and you don't even know it is on but it helps to keep you makeup looking fresh, natural and matte.

WET N WILD brow/eye liner in Dark Brown:  This is my fave brow pencil.  I was using a Wet n Wild eyeliner in black but found that it did not last without fading.  I saw these on sale at Rite-Aid for buy 1 get 1 50% off.  This brow/eye liner goes on nicely and lasts all day without fading.  I really love it and for the price, it can't be beat.  It was less than $1 but is regularly priced at a little over $1.

AVON Extra Lasting Concealer:  This is my favorite concealer.  It is the perfect color for my skin tone and last all day.  It doesn't cake or cause dry patches.  I use this under my eyes and on my eyelids to even out any dark patches.  I also use it on any blemishes after I apply by foundation and set it with the REVLON PhotoReady Translucent Finisher listed above.  

e.l.f Eyelid Primer:  This is my favorite eye primer.  I have several primers and will be doing a comparison on them later on, so stay tuned for that.  This primer is on $1.  I purchased mine at Meijer, You can also get it at Target, Walmart or anywhere e.l.f is sold.  On the e.l.f  website, these come in different colors.  This is the sheer.  I have had no problem with this causing my eyeshadow to crease.  My eyeshadow lasts all day when I use this. I also apply some on my lower last line to help keep eyeliner from transferring.  I find this to work really well.  If you put an eyeshadow over the eye liner, that will also make it last too.

COVER GIRL Clean Makeup (Sensitive Skin):  I have finally found the color foundation that matches with my skin tone.  I have been looking for this for many years.  I have found some that were close to my complexion but this one is, hands down, the best  match.  These come in 3 formulas.  The Cover Girl logo is rubbed off on my bottle, but it is the green circle for sensitive skin.  There is also a brown for normal skin and blue for oil control.  I got this at Walgreens when they are having buy 1 get 1 50% off sale on quite a few makeup brands.  This formula is light-weight and covers wonderfully.  It evens out my skin tone very well.  You could build this up but it is a medium coverage foundation.  I really love it and will be purchasing another bottle as a back up.  I use the e.l.f  professional stipple brush to apply it or my AVON foundation brush.  Both work well.  It doesn't leave any streaks and the coverage is great.  You don't need much at all.

I hope you enjoyed this review of products I really love and those that didn't cut the mustard.  If you have any questions or suggests, please feel free to comment.  I would love to hear from you.  Make sure to subscribe to my youtube channel for more videos and tutorials.  Check out the video below for more info.  Thanks for reading and watching.