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Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Product Rant: Covergirl and Olay CC Cream

Ugh.


I recently tried a "new" product. Covergirl and Olay CC Cream Tone Rehab Foundation. Such a long name! I have A LOT of hyper-pigmentation from cystic acne that I suffered from for many years. I used a popular acne drug to clear my skin and I haven't really had a problem with breakouts since. However, the "spots" still want to hang around. I thought this foundation would be just what I needed since it would provide coverage for my skin while also treating it and improving the discoloration. It seems to do just that. 

Here is a photo of the product, and I applied it with a wet Beauty Blender.





The first photo is of my skin with no makeup, and the second is my skin with only the CC Cream applied. It gives a nice medium coverage that can be built up to full coverage with layering. 

So why is this a product rant?

This foundation matches my skin perfectly when first applied. After it has some time to dry...it oxidizes, and it oxidizes a lot. Seriously it turns two shades darker than it was originally in about ten minutes time. Maybe it was just the shade that I purchased (120 Creamy Natural) or maybe all shades do this? 
I was very disappointed in this product, but I'm not going to return it because I have a beach vacation coming up in several weeks and I may need the darker shade. 

Have you tried this product? Let me know about your experience in a comment. 



Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Get to Know Me

Hi everyone!


My name is Haley, and I love makeup and all things beauty related! I wanted to start this blog to share beauty tips with friends and receive them in return. I love trying new products and giving my opinion on them, so I thought blogging would be a good way to share all this information I have :)

I am twenty-two years old and I work as an administrative assistant at the church I have attended my entire life. I have a wonderful boyfriend named Scott, we have been together for the last seven months and hope to have many more to come :). I am an aunt to two nephews and two nieces, they are my pride and joy! 

I typically shop for makeup several times a month, I am constantly trying new products and products that I read and watch reviews on that I think would work for me. I love to save money so I am constantly using coupons, and watching for sales. I don't like to pay full price for ANYTHING! 

Thanks for taking some time to get to know me!

- Haley