Tuesday, February 21, 2012

REVIEW: Clean and Clear Finishes:Oil Free Mattifying Moisturizer [PICTURES TO BE ADDED LATER]

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Hello!
Another review, finally!

So last year, I purchased the Clean&Clear mattifying moisturizer after seeing it on Casasanchez's Youtube channel. I have sensitive combination/oily skin and had a problem with having my makeup last through my long 12-13 hour days. So anything that helps keep the oils away sounds good to me!

(Please excuse the condition of the container, I threw it into my makeup bag and my eyeshadow got everywhere)

LIKE:
-Oil free
-UVA/UVB protection
-Quickly absorbs into the skin
-Relatively thin consistency

DISLIKE:
-White cast/lightening effect
-Does not live up to "all day shine control" claim (What product does, anyway?!)


Okay, so to keep this short and sweet, it works. Somewhat.
If you have light skin/light-medium and are looking for a simple moisturizer that won't give you a greasy feel, this is or you. You would be able to pop this on your face in the morning and not have to worry about anything else, like a normal moisturizer. Now for those of us with medium-tan/dark skin, we have to put in a little extra work. I find that this leaves a noticeable white-cast, or light color on the skin.
I feel that the product has been blended in well, but the white cast is still there. So I only use this I will be applying foundation on my skin to cover up the "lightening" effect.

 It leaves a smooth finish to the skin and keeps my oily skin matte for about 4-5 hours (alone) but that lightening effect just kills it for me. It's not a terrible product, but not something I'd be picking up again.
OVERALL: 7/10

REVIEW: Makeup For Ever Waterproof Brow Corrector

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Hello!
I've been growing out my eyebrows for about 5 long months now due to my eyebrow mishap. And just 2 months ago, I had another one. Great. So a chunk of my eyebrow went missing and I turned to my MUFE Waterproof Brow Corrector!
I have mine in shade 3.

In the tube, it looks as if it is a very dark brown color, but may vary depending on how it is applied.

How do I apply it?
1. Brush
2. Spoolie
(I will be making another post on how I fix up my eyebrows using this product)
I find that the smallest drop (about the size of the tip of a ball point pen) is a sufficient amount of product to use for both of my brows. 

Is it really waterproof?
Yep. I forgot to wipe off my eyebrows before rinsing my skin with water and they were still on. I tested it on my hand, too. With minimal rubbing, the product slightly faded, but did not wipe off completely. I'm out and about for long periods of time (12-13 hours straight) and I find that this has been the only product that I've used that has not only lasted a whole day, but still looked good by the time I took my makeup off. It doesn't look the same as when I freshly applied it, but just as great.

To make it last even longer?
I sometimes like to apply an eye primer over my brows (it typically stays fuss-free or about 8 hours, primer or not), then I apply MUF's Brow Corrector, and lastly, my eyebrow powder to finish it off.

Overall:
10/10
It's small and portable, but not exactly "travel friendly" as you would have to use some sort of brush to apply the product. But quite versatile in terms of application; You can easily achieve a lighter, natural looking brow or a more defined look depending upon how you apply the product. 
If you live in an area that typically gets very hot or humid, this product should hold up pretty well to your weather conditions. 
[Pictures coming soon]