Renee Beauty Groupe: August 2012

Wet n' Wild Color Icon Eyeshadow Trio in 'Silent Treatment' Review + Sawtches

Monday, August 27, 2012
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Wet n' Wild MegaGlo Illuminating Powder Review

Hi ladies! I really hope everyone is doing well, because today I have a new review to share with all of you. I recently picked up some Wet n' Wild makeup products. I have read some good reviews on some of their products so I went to Rite-Aid to pick some up. Out of all the things I bought I got their MegaGlo Illuminating Powder. It comes in 4 different shades, and I got it in the shade "Starlight Bronze". This powder retails for $3.99 and you can find it here from Drugstore.com.

Packaging: This powder comes in an 'aluminum' like tin that has a clear top so you can see the shade without opening it. You screw off the lid to reveal the powder. The only thing that can get annoying about the screw top is sometimes when you want to screw it closed, you have to try more than once.

Color/Pigmentation: The color payoff that you get from this powder is really amazing for a drugstore powder. It gives off a really nice bronzed/shimmery glow. The glitters in it are a bit chunky so you have to apply this with a light hand. This can be used for many things, such as a highlighter (what I use it for), an bronzer (for lighter-skinned people), an all over body shimmer, and much more depending on your creativity! The swatches below are of the product when I swiped my finger over it ONCE!

This is all the colors mixed together

This is of each color in the powder.

Quality: This powder has an amazing texture to it. It has a buttery smooth feel to it. When I apply this powder it glides nicely on my face. I use a Synthetic Duo-Fiber brush to apply it so it goes on lightly. The glitters aren't such a big issue if you apply the powder lightly. If you pack on too much, the glitters seem very annoying on the skin. Other that that, the powder lasts all day, and gives off an amazing glow.

I think this powder is amazing for anyone who wants a bronzed/glow to their skin. I know many dark-skinned people, who complain that they can't use the highlighters that the "big' brands sell because they aren't formulated for dark skin. I think this can really get the job done! I can proudly say that I found something that would look amazing of any skin tone, and flatter anyone!

See my video review here...

Friday, August 17, 2012
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Current Products in My Rotation!

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I haven't really done a post about this...But today I will! I'm going to show you basically what I keep in my everyday makeup rotation, products that I reach for everyday. I usually chge up my rotation about once a month, or depending on whether I buy new stuff. Now, while I don't wear makeup everyday, school is about to start which means always trying to look your best! I still have a few more products I want to get before school starts, but that's another post!

For my foundation, I use the Maybeline Dream Liquid Mousse Foundation. I like how "fresh" look I get after I use this foundation. It doesn't look unnatural or cakey. It's also really easy to blend out onto my face.

The powder that I ALWAYS reach for would be the E.l.f Clarifying Pressed Powder. I sometimes use this alone, because it gives off a matte, finish to my face. It seems to boost the 'life' that my face gives off. (Strange but True!) It sets my foundation nicely as well. I keep one of these in my locker at school because there are days when I'm stressed, and my face gets oily.

I reach for the E.l.f All Over Cover Stick because it covers up the deep circles under my eyes. I keep the E.l.f Complete Coverage Concealer nearby as well because I can mix up the colors and use it for any problem areas I have that particular day.

For cheeks/highlighting, I use a blush. Most likely the NYX Powder Blush in Mocha. I like the flush of color that it gives my face. I highlight with the Wet & Wild Illuminating Face Powder. I can't use this all over my face simply because it is too shimmery. I use it as a highlighter/bronzer, because it gives me an amazing glow!

I don't really have a particular product for eye makeup that I use everyday. I just reach for anything. But I always use an eyeliner, whether it be liquid like the E.l.f Liquid Eyeliner or a Pencil one like the Wet & Wild Color Icon Pencil. Mascara is also a must, I use the Maybeline Great Lash Mascara in Clear/Transparent. I deem that Clear mascara is way easier to use, and it gives the same results!

For lips I always reach for...ready...VASELINE! It's just something that I've been using since I was a baby, and I will continue to use forever. It such a simple way to stay soft, and moisturized. For a lip color I use my E.l.f Lipstick in Seductive. It gives my lips a simple wash of color. Nothing to crazy!

Those are the products that I reach for everyday! I do change these products up, depending on what I'm feeling. When get new products, depending if I like them, I use them more often and push the older products to the side! I know, its bad, but don't act like you don't get excited over a new goodie!!

Monday, August 13, 2012
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Maybelline Dream Liquid Mousse Foundation Review

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Hi everyone! Today I'm reviewing a foundation that seems to be getting a lot of great reviews lately. The Maybelline Dream Liquid Foundation is a liquid foundation, that has a air whipped consistency. It also has a medium consistency. This foundation cost around $10, and can be found at most drugstores and Ulta outlets. I reviewed this foundation for my Youtube channel, you can see it below.

Packaging: This foundation is housed in a glass bottle, and comes with a pump. It has 1 fl. oz of product which is standard for regular liquid foundations. The pump on this bottle is really nice. You can lock it, when you want to travel with it so that the pump doesn't spontaneously spurt out foundation. You can also control how much foundation comes out of it.

Color/Pigmentation: When I was buying this foundation, I looked into many drugstores (target, walgreens, rite-aid, etc.) and they never had the darkest shade. On Ulta.com the foundation comes in 12 shades. Ranging from light porcelain shades, to deeper shades. I was really scared that the foundation would be too light for my skin. But I purchased the shade "Cocoa" and it was perfect. I compare foundations to the Nars Sheer Glow Foundation in "Tortuga" because that was a dead on match for my skin. This foundation matches exactly and I'm really happy with the match.

Quality: As far as quality goes with this foundation, I have no problems with it. It seems to stay on as long as I need it to. I need it for about 7-8 hours a day and it stays on great. The only issue I have is, if I have on a white blouse and if I were to lay my head down on my sleeve, my face would "come off" on my blouse. I'm not sure if that's the foundation or the way I set my makeup.

Overall i really love this foundation. It has become my favorite drugstore foundation. I love the consistency of it and I think it makes your face just look flawless. I will definitely recommend it to someone looking for a great drugstore liquid foundation.