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Product Review: L'Oreal Studio Secrets Magic Perfecting Base
Here's an excerpt from OnSugar blog Beauty Bag 411.
In a previous post I mentioned how excited I was to try this since I have been looking for a new face primer. To refresh your memory in case you missed my previous post, L'Oreal Studio Secrets Magic Perfecting Base ($13) is the product that I am reviewing.
A Tale of Two Bellas: Reviewing Benefit Cosmetics Stay Don't Stray
For one of us, it was the best of times, for the other, it was the worst of times. (Well, not that bad.) Two members from Team Bella had two very different experiences after trying the new Stay Don't Stray ($24), the new paraben-free multitasking primer from Benefit. This moisturizing pre-makeup, which also includes vitamins C and E, is applied on both the under-eye area and lids to give concealers and eye shadows long-lasting, crease-free results.
All These Base Are Belong to You: Keep Your Face in Place
Lately, I've become intolerant of touch-ups and creases in my makeup (especially around my eyes), so bases that keep my foundation and concealer on and looking fresh are a hot topic. I'm personally a big fan of Too Faced Primed & Poreless, because it keeps everything in the world on even though I tend to get a little oily. If that's not for you, fret not; there are a ton of products out there that could be the perfect fit, depending on your skin type.
Reader Review of the Day: Almay Bright Eyes Duo Eye Base and Concealer
If you're a regular Bella reader, then you'll know that I'm all about the multitasking products. Reader Supercoolnat really likes her Almay Bright Eyes Duo Eye Base and Concealer ($9), which works to mask undereye circles, as well as prime the lids for makeup. Here's what she had to say about it:
While I've successfully used other concealers for other parts of my face, I've never been satisfied with how they work under my eyes.
How-To: Seven Ways to Lay Off the Foundation
With warm weather just around the corner, perhaps you're thinking about laying off the foundation to let your skin shine through. So, how can you make your complexion look nice and even — without a cakey effect — while allowing your natural skin to peep through? It's all about formulation and technique, my friend.
Dear Bella: Can I Use a Primer With Tinted Moisturizer?
Earlier today, I received the following email from a reader: "I've recently discovered the wonders of makeup primer. I love the soft, silky way it makes my skin feel, and my powder foundation glides on effortlessly. But before shelling out the bucks for a full size bottle of primer, I wanted to know if it would also work with my alternate form of foundation — those tinted ones that are part moisturizer?
Doing Drugstore: Revlon Age Defying Instant Firming Face Primer
As you may know, I often get to chat with makeup artists about what tricks they use to create beautiful makeup palettes. Continually, I hear about primers, primers, primers. And you know what?
A Philosophical Approach To Shine-Free Skin
Brand-new from Philosophy is a range of mattifying skincare products called Never Let Them See You Shine. Each of the three items aim to cut down sebum production and reduce the look of oily skin, while leaving your face feeling refreshed. The light blue formulas have a minty, sea-inspired scent and are best suited for those with oily and acne-prone sensitive skin.
Do You Use Makeup Primers?
Makeup primers are a relatively recent invention, but they've become indispensable for some women. They create an even base for foundation, creating the illusion of smoother skin. Then again, they're one more step in an already lengthy routine.
Bellissima! Face & Body Mixing Medium
During my brief, but chock full 'o informational interview with MAC Pro makeup artist James Molloy, last weekend at the IMATS he told me about an awesome professional product from MAC Pro called Face & Body Mixing Medium. This is the same formula as MAC's most popular milky and semi-opaque liquid foundation, however, this version doesn't contain any pigment.
It provides the skin with sheer and even coverage and is a great way to help you mimic the look of natural skin because of its satin sheen sans-shimmer finish.
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