Weekly Blogs - I love tinted moisturizers!

I've decided to start a weekly blog where I will try to write once a week on my blog about random things. It could be things in my life, it could be makeup, whatever. I'm not sure if it would be on a certain day of the week... but I'll only say something when I have something to say.

I can't wait for the To The Beach Collection Sneak Peek Unvailing Event tmr night at the MAC store near my house. It will be the first time I'm going to an unvailing party so it will be pretty exciting. I've also only ever bought one product from MAC which is their Studio Fix Powder Foundation. I have to say that it is goes on quite matte but it makes my face super oily throughout the day. Btw, I have oily skin. On top of that, I get allergic reaction to it. No good. I was matched for NC 25. I heard really good things about MAC's lipglosses, lipsticks, and eyeshadows so I will go check them out. I love the packaging for the new collection. Its soo summery and beachy. The collection comes out in Canada & U.S. on May 27, 2010. Be on the look out. Temptalia has all the swatches and photos and product description and what must have and not. Cool thing is that the girl from temptalia is also NC 25.

Currently, I am in love with tinted moisturizers. It is supposed to be a light weight alternative to a cakey makeup for the summer.  I kinda have an issue with that which I will try to explain to ya'll. The Physician's Formula one, Organic Wear Tinted Moisturizer, is great and all cuz its blendable and natural, but its too sheer. I would have to conceal first and have to powder over. In the summer when its hot the powder wears off and yeah its just not great. I would still recommend it if you want something sheer.

Now I'm back to Marcelle Sheer Tint Fluid Moisturizer. I have done a face routine vid last summer using it and ended up hating the product cuz it got me greasy. 1) I think I apply too much 2) I didn't apply primer first 3) I apply it wrong. I got back to it starting today using my duo fibre brush and its ok. I find the consistency really thick so it doesn't hype up to the light weight summer alternative thing. And it takes just as long to apply as my regular liquid foundation. Tinted moisturizers are suppose to be quick and easy. My color mocha beige (self matched) is too dark and my mom's color creme beige is too light. I will try to mix both and do something to it so that I will like it. It I do end up liking it I will do a vid about it. The reason I went back to it is b/c it has spf and my other one didn't.

Honestly, I'd still prefer to stick with my liquid foundation L'oreal True Match Super-Blendable Makeup contrary to what people say. People don't like using heavy foundation in the summer but that one I love cuz its very easy to blend, light weight, and yet it gives the right amount of coverage. It feels like I'm wearing nothing. Ya'll should seriously check it out if you have not done so.

Anywhoo.... I shall head to bed now. I got a long day tomorrow.

xoxo
Cupcakes

Review: Physicians Formula Organic Wear Tinted Moisturizer

So recently I have found that my skin has been really good to me due to good skincare routine. Click on YIPPEE to watch my updated skincare vid for oily skin. I wanted something that is not heavy coverage for days that I'm not doing too much (going to the grocery store, etc). I have tried Physicians Formula products in both the Organic Wear line and the Mineral Wear line and I am so happy with it. With that said, I was not hesitant to get the Organic Wear Tinted Moisturizer even tho at the store I bought it at did not have a tester so I couldn't test the color or consistency of the product.

$17.49 CAD (I bought it on sale for $15 ish)
1.5 Fl. Oz. / 44mL

Shades? It comes in 4 shades:
Ivory to Fair
Fair to Light
Light to Natural (my shade)
Natural to Tan

Coverage? It is very sheer application. It will not cover any blemishes or imperfections on your face. So it is good for younger skin, those who are just running errands, and those who are sporty and want a fast makeup alternative. Obviously, even if you are not those people you can still use it.

Application? I would apply it with my hands as it is really runny. Runny is good b/c it makes it easy to blend and it evens out ur skin tone.

Benefits? It is a 2-in-1 product so you don't need to buy a moisturizer and something else to give your face some color. It is quite moisturizing so if you have oily skin DO NOT use a regular moisturizer as a base. Also MAKE SURE you use a mattifying foundation primer over it. It is an organic product so it has a lot of good ingredients for your face. There are no harsh chemicals, synthetic preservatives, parabens (which can cause breast cancer), GMO's, synthetic colors, and synthetic fragrances. Cruelty free too!!!!!

Scent? It smells like essential oils. If you are purchasing an organic product you should know that the scent will be some what "organic". I saw a lot of reviews on this product where people were bashing the scent. I honestly wanna throw up when I hear that b/c this scent is very bareable and nice smelling. I guess everyone is used to fake chemicaly-made scents. SIGHH!!!

Packaging? It is a cute tube with pictures of leaves on it. The packaging is 100% recycable.

Where to buy? Anywhere that sells Physicians Formula products so mostly drugstore and stores like Target, Wallmart, Zellers, etc.

Rate? 4.5/ 5

Watch out: It is organic so it is pricier than a drugstore moisturizer but soooo worth your money.

xoxo
Cupcakes