Foundation

IT Cosmetics July 2017 QVC TSV

Today another fabulous IT Cosmetics TSV is available over at QVC! This steal is one that’s easy for me to endorse. Two full-sized compacts of the incredible IT Cosmetics Celebration Foundation (with SPF 50+) and a gorgeous Heavely Luxe Angled Buffing Foundation Brush you can use to apply them!

I NEVER post photos of my skin with no makeup on. Ok not never, I have done it exactly one time. I did it when I posted my review of IT Cosmetics Celebration Foundation way back in 2013. The reason I allowed my face to be viewed publicly, flaws and all, was I wanted you all to see first-hand how incredible this product is! Not only did it cover my redness, but it didn’t settle into my pores or fine lines the way many mineral foundations do. This product is truly stellar.

Today over at QVC you can grab the IT Cosmetics Supersize SPF50 Celebration Foundation TSV for $49.14 + $3.00 S&H! Click HERE to check it out! This pressed mineral powder foundation is available in seven different shades, and it truly is top-notch! This is the only day in 2017 that this offer will be available, so don’t hesitate! It’s a great time to try this product, or to replenish your stash. Celebration foundation ordinarily retails for $35 per compact!

Click HERE to score this deal over at QVC! Other retailers of the brand include ITCosmetics.com, Sephora, Ulta, and QVC.

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

Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer

One of my must-haves for a perfect makeup application is most certainly the Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer. Did you have any idea there were so many iterations of this cult-favorite?

Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer Lineup

Many of my readers are acquainted with the well-known Smashbox Photo Finish Primer. This product is the first step in a makeup application routine, and delivers smoother skin for foundation application while increasing wear-time. It’s truly superb! Retail price is $36. In the years following the wild success of the original Photo Finish Primer, Smashbox has launched a wide selection of additional primers for consumers with more specific needs. Let me tell you more about them!

Smashbox Photo Finish Radiance Primer ($39): This recently-launched addition to the Photo Finish Primer family includes hyaluronic acid to moisturize and get your skin glowing!

Smashbox Photo Finish Primer Oil ($42): Lightweight and moisturizing, this product’s claim to fame is the 15 different oils used in the formula that help treat dry skin day and night!

Smashbox Photo Finish Primer Water ($32): This mist can be used before and after makeup application. Prior to application it acts as a very sheer primer. Post application it helps give your makeup staying power!

Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer Light ($36): This oil-free formula is the potion of choice for people with oily skin.

Smashbox Photo Finish Pore Minimizing Primer ($39): For those with more troublesome texture issues, this formula is a bit thicker to really minimize pores and fine lines. It also offers oil control!

Smashbox Photo Finish Hydrating Foundation Primer ($42): For those with very dry skin, this formula contains Hydraplex, an intensely-hydrating plant extract.

Smashbox Photo Finish Color Correcting Primer, Adjust ($39): The greenish hue of this primer is ideal for reducing the appearance of dark patches and redness.

Smashbox Photo Finish Color Correcting Primer, Blend ($39): The apricot shade of this primer is ideal to cancel yellow hues or sallow-looking skin.

Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer Broad Spectrum SPF20 ($42): If you’re looking for sun protection and priming in one step, this product is ideal!

Smashbox Photo Finish More Than Primer Blemish Control ($42): If you’re prone to breakouts, this breathable formula with salicylic acid won’t clog pores, enabling your skin to heal while you conceal!

I’ve been having a blast playing with the samples Smashbox passed my way. My aging skin has many concerning issues: redness, dark patches, increased more size, and fine lines. Many of these formulas are helpful to me, and I hope this post helps you find one that meets your needs!

Retailers include Smashbox.com, Sephora, Macys.com, Nordstrom, and Ulta.

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

IT’s All About You!

One of the things I LOVE about IT Cosmetics is the fact they are continually launching new QVC TSV deals where customer can replenish their favorites and simultaneously discover new ones! The latest TSV–IT’s All About You! Customer Favorites Collection–contains four products at a very special TSV price of only $59.94.

Included this Customer Favorites Collection are:

Supersize CC+ Illumination with SPF50+: To this day, I use this product often, and get many compliments when I wear it! This CC also contains the high SPF50 that the scorching Arizona sun requires.

Je Ne Sais Quoi Hydrating Color-Awakening Lip Treatment: This tried-and-true lip balm is now available in a new color… Rose! The buttery formula will keep you coming back for more, particularly if you have very dry lips.

Superhero Elastic Stretch Volumizing Mascara: This mascara delivers, length, volume, and even a conditioning treatment to lashes!

Heavenly Skin CC Skin-Perfecting Brush: I have raved and raved about the IT Cosmetics Heavenly Skin brushes for years now, and will reiterate here that they are truly world-class. This brush is perfect for buffing the CC in this collection to a perfect, natural-looking finish.

Five different CC+ Illumination shades are available: Fair, Light, Medium, Tan, and Rich. In my opinion, these shades run a bit on the light side. I wear medium, when normally I would consider myself to be of a light complexion.

Click HERE to access the exclusive PRE SALE on this collection! The TSV price will be live for everyone else on 3/18/17, and you can bet it will sell out fast! This TSV is QVC item #A287725 and #A292918 (auto-delivery). More pics are below for your viewing pleasure!

Things I Buy From Sephora Over And Over

I have fallen a bit behind with blogging, and while I’m working on bringing in some more new fall and holiday items for you to check out, I decided to post about some of my tried-and-true favorites when I’m shopping at Sephora. Some of these items I’ve received as press samples in the past, but I’ve replenished them over, and over, and over again!

Things I buy from Sephora over and over

Rather than feature what’s NEW in the beauty industry, I decided to feature some of my tried-and-true favorite products that I’ve purchased over and over again at Sephora. Some of these started off as press samples, but at this point I assure you I’ve spent a pretty penny of my own money on replenishment, because they were that awesome!

1) Klorane Shampoo With Mango Butter is ideal for my very dry hair, and the formula doesn’t irritate my scalp the way some shampoos do! I even pack some to bring with me on vacations. (Retail price $20)

2) Klorane Conditioning Balm With Mango Butter is the perfect match for the shampoo above, and leaves hair feeling super soft, healthy, and tangle-free! (Retail price $16)

3) Make Up For Ever Kohl Pencil delivers a soft, smoky look. I originally sampled them in a MEGA holiday value set (that I wish the brand would offer again–fingers crossed) and have replenished them many times over! I love these pencils in every color! (Retail price $18)

4) Algenist Repairing Tint & Radiance Moisturizer SPF 30 is one of my favorite multi-tasking foundations. This medium-coverage tinted moisturizer delivers a dewy finish, anti-aging ingredients, and sun protection at the same time! (Retail price $42)

5) Bobbi Brown Corrector is my long-time favorite under eye concealer. The slightly orange hue cancels out blue undereye circles like a champ. (Retail price $27)

6) Lancôme Definicils Waterproof Mascara delivers natural-looking long lashes that pass my “waterslide test” with flying colors. (Retail price $27.50)

7) Hourglass Ambient Lighting Palette was originally a holiday offering, but this trio of complexion perfecting powders was such a hit, it’s been available ever since! I’ve purchased refills for myself, and have even given this as a gift I love it so much. (Retail price $62)

8) Philosophy Purity Made Simple is my go-to cleanser/makeup remover that’s a great balance between performance and price. Skin is left feeling clean and balanced. (Retail price $24 for 8 oz)

9) Peter Thomas Roth Instant Mineral is the perfect touch-up for those who need to reapply SPF before heading out in the afternoon. I’ve been buying this for so many years, I’ve lost count! (Retail price $30)

10) Sephora Waterproof Eye Makeup Remover is another product that delivers great performance for a steal. This formula easily removes even waterproof eye makeup, and costs much less than similar products. (Retail price $11)

11) Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF50 Sunscreen wears beautifully under makeup, doesn’t look pasty white, and protects the skin so well! I’ve tried dozens of high-end sunblocks, but this is my favorite among them to wear under makeup, or stand-alone. (Retail price $23)

12) NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer became an instant favorite the first time I used it. This product delivers more coverage than the average tinted moisturizer, but still looks natural and “barely-there”. It’s ideal for daytime wear, or for a day at the beach! (Retail price $44)

13) Kate Somerville Exfolikate Body might be intended for all-over body use, but I also use this physical/chemical scrub on my t-zone to clear and refine pores. (Retail price $65)

These items can all be purchased from Sephora.com and many other beauty retailers. To read my individual reviews on each, click the hyperlinks above!

Some of the products mentioned above have been received as press samples in the past, but all have been re-purchased by me with my own money. Please click HERE to read my full disclosure.

Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Longwear Foundation Stick

Funny, a friend of mine was just asking me to recommend a great Lancôme full coverage foundation, and then these beauties arrived on my doorstep a few days later! The new Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Longwear Foundation Stick is an oil-free, fragrance-free, full coverage foundation in a portable stick form! Each tube contains creamy full coverage makeup with an SPF. These apply so beautifully and can be blended with fingertips or a makeup brush after application. TWENTY different shades of this new makeup stick foundation are available, so it should be pretty easy to find a match for your skin! The very dark and very fair will both smile, as options are available for both!

Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Longwear Foundation Stick Swatches

Lancôme Teint Idole Makeup Stick swatches above (from left to right): 260 Bisque N, 140 Ivorie N, and 250 Bisque W. As you can see this foundation applies very smoothly. The swatches above feature only one swipe with each stick! The formula feels moisturizing, and delivers a soft, matte finish.

Retail price is $42 per foundation stick. Get creative! These can be used as concealers, or for contouring too!

Retailers include Lancome-usa.com, Nordstrom.com, NeimanMarcus.com, Bloomingdales.com, and Saks.com.

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