• Air-whipped mousse texture feels lightweight on skin and builds opacity for settle-free coverage
• Completely covers dark circles, imperfections and redness
• Blends and smoothes away imperfections instantly
• Oil-Free, fragrance-free, non-comedogenic, dermatologist tested, safe for sensitive skin.

My Thoughts:

I’ve never tried a mousse concealer before so I didn’t know what to expect. I was very surprised to how well the Maybelline Dream Mousse Concealer worked. The concealer went on very smooth and I had no trouble blending. You can layer the concealer. However, be aware of caking if you layer too much at once. I found it worked best if layered on thin layers. I didn’t experience any creasing or settling into fine lines. The concealer lasted all day and did a great job of covering up my  dark circles.  My one major complaint is that there aren’t that many shades to choose from. On the bright side, if you can’t find a shade to match you, you can use it as an eyeshadow primer. It worked great!

• Help keep shiny skin under control all day long
• Mattifying, oil-free makeup base
• Blots away shine and helps minimize blemishes without blocking pores
• With watermelon and cucumber extracts to help soothe and cool your skin

My Thoughts:

I’ve been looking for products that would help keep my oiliness at bay during summer. I came across Boots No7 Mattifying Makeup Base while shopping at Target. This seemed like the answer to my oily problem. The Mattyifying Makeup Base certainly did keep my face oil and shine free for hours and I mean hours! Almost the whole day! The texture is just too thick. The thick paste like texture makes it very difficult to spread and blend. I also noticed a slight white chalky finish. I found the makeup base was not a good base for makeup. It made applying foundation difficult and cakey. If you wear it alone, it works fine. Even though it kept me oil free for almost the whole day, I don’t think I will be using this again or at least adding it to my daily products.

My Thoughts:

I was so excited to try Revlon’s newest foundation. The idea of a foundation that creates a flawless canvas for photos excited me. Sadly, it failed to come through. The foundation was very shimmery. It made it look like you were sweating and shiny in photos. However, it did go on very smoothly. Photoready provided medium coverage and was not greasy or oily. From afar, the foundation made my skin look flawless, but up close, it made my pores extremely noticeable. It seemed to have settled in my pores.  I suppose it did make my skin look  presentable in photos, minus the shimmer that made me look shiny. In person though, it did not look good. I guess if you want a foundation specifically for photos and not many people will be seeing your skin, give it a try. It might work for you. If you wanted an everyday foundation or a foundation for special occasions, this is not it.

Why You’ll Love It

Micro-minerals fully conceal imperfections and under-eye darkness leaving you with naturally flawless, healthy looking skin.

• All-day natural coverage
• Won’t clog pores
• Ophthalmologist tested
• Contains 0% oil, 0% talc and 0% fragrance

My Thoughts:

Maybelline Mineral Power Natural Perfecting Concealer is not so great as an under eye concealer, but it is great for covering up redness. It’s a creamy concealer that is very easy to blend and provides medium coverage. I didn’t get any clogged pores or breakouts from the concealer (thank goodness!). You don’t need a lot. Just a tiny tiny drop. Not even a drop of water size. Less than that. If you layer on a few layers, it doesn’t get cakey.Definetely one of the good drugstore concealers.

Why You’ll Love It

A pressed powder innovation, Dream Matte™ Powder’s ultra-fine formula delivers an amazing air-soft feel and silky texture.
• Jet-milled into ultra-fine particles for an air-soft, ultra-silky texture
• Revolutionary liquid binder ingredients provide cushiony, smooth application
• Formula ensures superior blendability for even application every time
• Magically matches skin’s texture, never dusts up or settles into lines
My Thoughts:

What an awesome powder for blotting/oil control! It’s great for setting concealer and foundation. I don’t use it as a foundation because it is so sheer. I prefer medium coverage when it comes to foundation. I like how the mirror is in a separate compartment from the powder. You don’t have to worry about the powder dirtying the mirror. The powder puff that comes with it is surprisingly great too. The lasting power is also wonderful. At the end of my work day, my face was still shine free! The powder is very smooth and undetectable. You don’t have to worry about a powdery finish. The best part? No breakouts! Definitely one of the best powders I have ever used.

Why You’ll Love It

Blemish treatment stick and salicylic acid acne medication covers, conceals and treats in one precision applicator.

• Contains the highest level of acne medicine (2% salicylic acid) to treat and prevent new blemishes
• Formulated with good-for-your-skin ingredients like Aloe, Vitamin E and Chamomile to soothe skin

My Thoughts:

What was I thinking when I bought this? Thank goodness for BOGO sales. The packaging idea was great, but the product itself wasn’t. I couldn’t really blend it because it dried too quickly or maybe it was dry itself. There are very limited shades, and I found it too difficult to find one that would work for my skintone. It’s really orange. Like fake and bake orange. Even though it only costs like $2-$3, I feel there should be some product in the stick. There was barely any. The staying power isn’t great either. It is easily rubbed off. I wouldn’t recommend it. If you want to try it, I recommend really moisturizing your face first or you will end up with cakey patches all over your face.

• Unique, air-whipped texture for a soft matte finish.
• 16-hour ColorStay Longwear for lasting perfection.

My Thoughts:

This foundation feels very light. It’s easy to apply and blendable. I wouldn’t recommend layering on layers because it will end up looking cakey. The staying power is great and easily removable when you wash your face. It’s a matte foundation that does stay matte for the majority of the day. People who are really oily may need a little powdering touch-up. It hasn’t caused any breakouts (thank goodness!). I wouldn’t recommend the foundation for people with dry skin or winter usage because it can/will accentuate dry spots. This is more for people who have oily skin and during the summer.

Why You’ll Love It

Excellent coverage in an easy-to-manage stick.

• Completely conceals blemishes, dark circles and other imperfections
• Waterproof
• Can be worn alone or under foundation
• Color Correctors: yellow corrects dark circles, green corrects redness

My Thoughts:

The Maybelline Cover Stick Corrector Concealer is not bad, but it’s not great. It lasts all day which is wonderful! However, it is drying. It isn’t super creamy, but it is easy to blend. The corrector is perfect to cover small blemishes, but not under eye circles. I think it’s too dry for that. If you can find a shade that matches you, I say give it a try. A little warning: the color selection is very limited.

My Thoughts:

This is actually a pretty good concealer. It’s not the best and it’s not the worse. It blends well and is creamy. It provides light coverage. So if you’re hoping to cover a major blemish or dark under eye circles, this won’t do the job. If you’re looking for something to cover up minor blemishes, give this a try.