Hello Beautiful: IT Cosmetics

I love mineral cosmetics, with the general exception of mineral foundations. My experience with mineral foundations in the past has been that they are glorious on youthful skin, but not suitable for older women. Every fine line or enlarged pore on my face was simply a place for them to settle, therefore magnifying the very problems I strive to conceal.

Then, I received a sample of the Hello Beautiful! value set by IT Cosmetics, and it has completely changed my opinion!

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My first assumption was that my experience with IT Cosmetics “Celebration Foundation” would be the same that I’ve had with other mineral foundations.  The evening I received the product, I casually swirled the included (extremely luxe) applicator brush into the foundation and buffed it onto my forearm.  I was astonished by what I saw. The finish was completely flawless, smooth and even. This mineral foundation had somehow appeared to improve the surface of my skin!

That was when I knew it was time to move this product into prime time.

The next morning, I decided to use the entire “Hello Beautiful!” collection from end to end before my workout.  I was extremely pleased with the result.  IT Cosmetics Celebration Foundation is simply amazing, not to mention easily applied with the included “Heavenly Luxe Buffing Airbrush Foundation Brush”!

Simply swirl the brush atop the foundation and apply the product to your skin using small circular motions. This foundation gives great coverage, and delivers a glowing finish!  In order to prove my point, I’m going to do something I rarely do.  Below is a before and after photo of me, wearing the IT Cosmetics Celebration Foundation.

Yuck!  It’s a fact I hate to admit, but my naked skin isn’t too pretty these days!  I have patches of redness, enlarged pores and fine lines.  The only difference between my before and after photo is the foundation.  There are no other added products “helping” to improve my appearance!  See what I mean?  Quite amazing!

Also included in this value set is the Reviver Lip and Cheek Stain Stick. In the tube, this stick looks clear! Once applied, however, the shade is a beautiful blush of pink that delivers a girl-next-door innocence.  My personal preference is to use the stick on only the cheeks, as the pink is rather vivid.

Finally, it was time to move on to the eyes. The first step is to apply Tightline Full Lash Length Black Mascara Primer. This product is unique in that the slender wand not only delivers primer to the entire lash, but if applied close to the base of the lash and wiggled slightly back and forth, it gives he illusion of actually wearing a wee bit of eyeliner!  Topped with the Hello Lashes 5-in-1 Mascara, and lashes look full, long, and (best of all) very natural.  I’m also a fan of the applicator used

IT stands for “innovative technology”, and I must concur that clearly this brand has done some research, in order to deliver such a truly sublime result that is enough to wow even a jaded beauty consumer like me!

This set a special value price TODAY!  Suggested retail value is $155, and QVC generally offers the set for $66.50.

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The product reviewed in this post was a press sample. Please click HERE to read my full disclosure.