Maybelline Instant Age Rewind - FOUNDATION

Left: Foundation / Right: Concealer

After falling in absolute LOVE with the concealer (click here if you haven't read the review) I decided to try the foundation as well. They are very similar in appearance - both having the innovative brush tip applicator at the top. Besides that, they couldn't be more different.

I'm very sorry to report that this foundation absolutely BLOWS. Like I'm talking sucks big time. I couldn't believe it myself, considering the concealer is probably the best I've ever used. Here are my issues with it:

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  It takes a long time to apply. Since you're using the small brush applicator vs. a foundation sponge, it will probably take you twice as long to finish your whole face. For the concealer, it's not a problem because doing under your eyes and other small areas doesn't take very long




• The foundation is very GREASY. That is the enemy for my oily skin. After applying it at 7am for work, my face was a shiny, oily mess by 11am and I was horrified!
  



• It doesn't have good coverage. Despite the foundation being greasy, it didn't offer good coverage in the first place. I felt like I was wearing a tinted moisturizer vs. a foundation.

So there you have it ladies. I always hate writing negative product reviews, but I would rather you guys know the truth! Although you could buy this and love it, everyone is different. For me, it was all wrong and I'll never buy it or use it again. The take away from this post: buy the concealer, it will change your life. Leave the foundation, it sucks the big one.

Hope everyone is having a great Sunday! xoxo

I Took Your Advice - And It Paid Off!

Last week, I asked all my twitter followers which under-eye concealer they would suggest. I got an overwhelming amount of responses and love, so thank you to all for your suggestions!

The majority of my makeup lovers suggested I try MAC's Studio Sculpt Concealer. So, being in desperate need of a new concealer, I went to the MAC store. Well, you all know your stuff because I LOVE IT. The makeup artist also used the #195 concealer brush to apply the product, so I purchased that as well:



It doesn't matter if I go to bed at 9pm or 3am, I will always be plagued with dark circles or bags under my eyes. SO annoying! I was previously using MAC's Select Moisture Cover Concealer, which was not making the cut for me. The Select Moisture Cover is the least amount of coverage in terms of concealers, and seemed to wear off rather quickly. Not OK!

The Studio Sculpt Concealer is considered a full coverage concealer, which is definitely what I needed! This concealer, when applied with the 195 brush, covers up pesky dark circles perfectly. It stays put, without creasing, from beginning to end of day.

In other words, LOVE LOVE LOVE and thanks to all again for suggesting it!