February 27, 2018
I feel like I’m sharing all the things today! I recently switched to a new foundation, concealer, and makeup primer. I thought I would include that in with today’s R+F post.
If you follow me, you have probably already figured out that I love beauty, hair care, cooking, home decor, and basically all the girly things, the list could go on! I’m also a reviews person! I love reading blogs for reviews, it’s a great way to learn about things your not sure about! I like making educated decisions on my purchases, and reviews help me do that. That’s what inspired me to do these posts once a week.
What is Active Hydration Serum?
Active Hydration Serum keeps your skin hydrated and acting younger. Active Hydration Serum is oil-free contains Hyaluronic Acid and 30% Glycerin to help defend against dry skin. The results are literally instant! moisturized skin that stays all day! Active Hydration Serum is clinically tested to raise skin’s hydration level by 200% after just one use and keeps it there for up to eight hours.
How does it work?
The secret is the patent-pending 3D3P Molecular Matrix. This concentrated solution of Hyaluronic Acid and Glycerin attracts and locks in moisture from the atmosphere to form a hydrating reservoir on the skin’s surface. This is more than just moisturizing skincare. Because hydrated skin responds more easily to products layered on top, using Active Hydration Serum will also help to boost the visible results of any Rodan + Fields Regimen.
I use the Active Hydration Serum in the morning after step 2 of the Redefine regimen. I’ve noticed a huge difference in my skin since adding this to my routine! My skin feels more hydrated!
It cosmetics Bye Bye full coverage moisturizer
Doesn’t that sound weird, full coverage moisturizer? Can a “moisturizer” really be full coverage? Yes! I’ve never seen anything like it!
Everyone that knows me, knows my love for Tarte cosmetics, and it’s still there, but I have found that the amazon clay 12 hour isn’t cutting it for me anymore. It’s starting to crease more than I would like, and it’s making my skin dry. That’s what lead me on a new search to find a replacement.
The claim from it cosmetics is that the Bye Bye full coverage moisturizer has ingredients in it to actually help the skin look younger the more you wear it. They claim that this foundation moves with your skin and will not crease. They even say it’s ok if you sleep in it! I’m sure all the gals that go to bed with their makeup on are saying YES to that! Let me point out, by no means am I saying sleep in your makeup, but if your going to, this would be the one I’d have on my face!
What I noticed after wearing the foundation
I really tried to put this foundation to the test, because wedding season is here, and I honestly look like a hot mess after a 10 hour wedding. Every photographer does, especially in August being outside all day in 100 degree weather running and squatting, all the lovely things we do. By the time the reception rolls around we are all thankful it’s dark for this very reason ha ha. Having a foundation that would withstand the elements would be ideal!
My test included yard work, and a trip to the gym. I did a mini spin for about 30 minutes. I didn’t go full force, but I tried to keep the sweating to a consistency of a wedding day lol. My results were fairly good. I could tell my skin was more hydrated, the foundation felt lighter and more youthful to me. I also didn’t crease! That is so good!
I smile all the time. With every picture that I take I have this big silly grin on my face, and I always have laugh line creases! So maybe the claim for no creases is true! I will do an update later on about this. The true test will really be in July or August when it’s hot, and it’s a real wedding day. I’ll keep you posted on that!
Becca Ever Matte poreless priming perfector
My mini obsession with Becca started a few years ago when I received a free highlighter cream called opal from Ulta. Opal is magical y’all, I’m obsessed with it! It’s such a pretty highlighting color! For that reason I decided to try the ever matte primer. I’ve heard really good things about this, so I thought I would give it a try.
The ever matte works really well, it’s kind of tricky to put on at first. The key is to only put this on your trouble zones like your forehead, nose, and chin. Wherever you have more oil you’ll want to put this there!
How to apply ever matte
Your not going to apply this like you normally would. You need to blot this on your skin rather than rub it in. A little also goes a long way! Be sure to let it dry before applying your makeup! If you decide to try it let me know what you think in the comments below the post!
Tarte clay play volume 2 eye and cheek palette
I do really love Tarte, I’ve tried about everything they make! So please don’t think I’ve switched teams or anything. I’m not sure why I feel so sad about switching foundations, maybe because I’ve been wearing Tarte for 4 years!
I love this palette so much!!! If your a natural look kind of person, this is for you! I find it sometimes hard having a fair complexion finding an overall palette that I like every color. I can truly say I love every color in this one! I instantly fell in love with the soft romantic tones of the colors, and I thought how pretty they would photograph on film (I’m a nerd).
Side note, It’s so funny to hear a photographer talk about this sort of thing, and in most cases it’s in random conversations throughout our days.
I really love all of these things! I hope you find that you love them too!
With love,
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