MAYBELLINE FIT ME! PRESSED POWDER

I am giving Maybelline FITme! products another go, this time it's the pressed powder.

The FIT me! line was on sale for about $6 at Walmart so I thought I would try another item from the line.

My pick is 235-PURE BEIGE
According to Maybelline this pressed powder should match the natural tone of your skin, blend seamlessly, yet still allow your skin to breathe.

 

I did test it out and do a full face with this product. I first applied a face primer, I then put on the Maybelline FIT me! foundation stick (to see how it pairs with this powder). I then pressed the powder onto my skin with the included powder puff. I then quickly dusted my face with a brush to remove any excess powder.

 

 

I do feel that the foundation stick and this powder paired together make a pretty flawless combination. However I can't tell you how well it will hold up all day because I have not done that test yet (will try to follow up soon).

 

 

I feel as of right now this powder is far to light for my skin because I have a tan, but regardless it still gives a very nice even finish. It blends out any redness or imperfections really well. The powder itself has a nice silky smooth feel to it. If you use a brush on it you will notice kick back and when using the brush I noticed hard spots occurring on the surface of the powder (You can kind of see it in the picture above).

 

I think I will probably enjoy using this pressed powder along with the foundation stick come the fall and it will make for an ideal pairing. As some of you probably read in my post on the foundation stick I still felt my skin looked oily, so by using this pressed powder over top will really help minimize this problem. This powder is good for me because it is oil free.

If you tend to have drier skin I would avoid this powder because it will accentuate flakey skin or dry patches on the face. 

 

Thank you once again for reading

 

STAY BEAUTIFUL

 

 

PHYSICIANS FORMULA HAUL AND REVIEW

ALL ITEMS WERE SENT TO ME BY PR FOR CONSIDERATION AND REVIEW, SO THANK YOU EVER SO MUCH TO PHYSICIANS FORMULA. OPINIONS ARE MY OWN BASED ON MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE.

ORGANIC WEAR JUMBO LASH MASCARA
 (SRP. $12) 7.5g ULTRA BLACK
 I really like most everything about this mascara. The wand is nice and sturdy and the brush is super thick and the soft plastic bristles give you nicely separated voluminous lashes. You get just the right deposit of colour without it looking goopy and overloaded. The only downside is it does smudge if you sweat a lot (WHCH I DO) due in part to the fact it is not waterproof and probably because it's not loaded with harsh chemicals that make most mascara's stay on for a long time. To me it's not really a big deal, but you should know that if your planning on purchasing.

I love the tube itself it's such a great unique style and true to the natural ingredients that Physicians Formula offers. I have been using this for about 3 weeks now and I would definitely repurchase it because it does not irritate my eyes and gives a nice natural pretty look to the lashes.

This mascara is 100% NATURAL and the entire tube is 100% recyclable

Only two colours are offered Black & Ultra Black


SHIMMER STRIPS EYE ENHANCING EYELINER TRIO
(SRP. $14) WARM NUDES

I want to start by saying that I forgot how much I  love to use a mechanical eyeliner that is self sharpening. You can get in so close to the lash line and get such a great accurate line without mess or fuss.
The set comes with three pencils, which is so great as you can create ample looks and will be well stocked for eye liner for a while. The custom colours in this particular set are COPPER, BRONZE AND BLACK. The black has a bit of sparkle to amp up your eye look and really illuminate them. The bronze is really nice if you want a deeper tone for your liner, but not as dramatic as black. The copper looks really nice on the water line and makes the eyes stand out and sparkle.

SUPER BB CREAM
(SRP. $20) 35ml LIGHT/MEDIUM

I would say this bb cream is the closest in terms of meeting the standard with Asian bb creams and I am a real fan of it. I like the way it goes on, blends out and works well on my oily skin.
So here is the 10 benefits that Physicians Formula promises from their bb cream

• Smoothing
• Moisturizing
• Protecting
• Firming
• Priming & filling
• Perfecting
• Concealing
• Brightening
• Line softening
• Long-wearing

Once blended out this bb cream evens out the skin tone and leaves it dewy and natural looking. This is a great bb cream for summer weather, it feels lightweight and adds moisture without the oiliness. Also your face will be protected from the harsh affects of the sun with its built in SPF30. I like that I can apply this quickly and just get on with the day.

This bb cream also comes in Medium/Dark 

MINERAL WEAR TALC-FREE AIRBRUSHING PRESSED POWDER

(SRP. $16) 7.5G BEIGE

This ultra fine pressed powder has now been my go to powder. I really like the finish it imparts on my skin. As the last step after applying the bb cream it leaves the skin looking silky and flawless. It has very good coverage for a powder and will last up to 16 hours, mind you I never wear it that long. I only wear makeup when I go out, other wise I remove it has soon as I am home again to allow my face to breath naturally.

If you are sensitive to a lot of products and tend to break out I recommend this for you as it is non-comedogenic, fragrance free, hypoallergenic, paraben free and dermatologist approved. Again this product gives you sun protection as well with SPF 30.

The other shade options are

translucent, creamy natural and natural beige.

 

The compacts from Physicians Formula all come equipped with a mirror and brush

SEXY BOOSTER, SEXY GLOW BLUSH

(SRP. $14) ROSE

Have you ever heard of a pheromone boosting blush, that sends out a seductive scent??? Yeah! nither did I till now. However that is what Physicians Formula is offering with this product.

The blushes I have tried by PF are really beautiful. I normally am not a huge fan of blush, but these ones are quickly changing all that.

This rose toned blush offers luminous sexy from within look with just the right touch of shimmer. Sexy glow blush builds easily and blends to a lovely finish.

The packaging for this blush is excellent, completely reads sexy with the embossed print of a stiletto high heel in the powder it self. The compact opens with the look of a leather bound book and is draped in material which looks like sexy fish net stockings over sensual red satin. There is also a small black bow with a silver high heel charm. The back opens as well which has a mirror and holds a small brush.

So what makes this blush so sexy
Androstadienone - It's odd that Androstadienone is in this as normally its predominant in men's cologne, but is noted for creating sexual attraction.
Muricine Aglycone - This ingredient is a non-pheromone organic molecule found in sea coral and has been proven to increase excitement and arousal in men and woman.
Cocoa extract- which has PEA in it in slang known as the "Love Chemical" also induces feelings of attraction and euphoria.
Horny Goatweed - This has been around a long time and was part of ancient Chinese medicine. It is said to restore sexual fire and is very much an aphrodisiac.
To top it off this powder has to off the most sensual scents in the world which is Vanilla and Musk.

Again it is free from all the things I mentioned for the pressed powder above but also is Gluten free.

Who knew that you would be attracting men or women now with something as simple as rosy cheeks

If you love blush or are looking to try something new don't miss this SEXY BOOSTER


The next item is also a blush, but I purchased this on my own and its the

HAPPY BOOSTER GLOW & MOOD BOOSTING BLUSH
(SRP $14) NATURAL

This is by far one of the cutest blushes I have seen embossed with various sized hearts all of which have different shades that blend seamlessly together to create the most beautiful glowing blush without being crazy in colour. I have used this most days since I purchased it and it's the perfect blush for me as I don't want crazy bold rouge across my cheeks. I want something that highlights just right with a gentle colour. This to has plant extracts that help promote feelings of happiness. That area is a little grey for me as I can't say I notice a difference, but I am happy to put on this blush each day, so it's all good.

Just beware this does have a very subtle scent of violets so if you don't like floral scented items this might not be for you. Mind you it is very light I don't even notice it when it's on only if you smell the compact.

And last but not least is the

PH MATCHMAKER PH POWERED LIP GLOSS
(SRP. $10) LIGHT PINK

This gloss is the first of it's kind to work with your bodies natural ph level and reacts to the light. Within 60 seconds you will have the perfect shade of gloss with a long lasting finish of up to 10 hours. PH MatchMaker lip gloss is fairly smooth, has very fine sparkle with just a touch of tackiness.

The sleek hot pink tube is sure to be a hit with most of us girls out there, but it gets better. Find yourself in the dark of the car, out at a club with dim lights, trying to get makeup on in the bedroom where a loved one is sleeping? No problem these lip glosses come fully loaded with a mirror and two bright led lights in the cap. With just a click of a button your in action.

So anytime your lips need fresh gloss be sure to keep this handy one in your bag wherever you go. Now you really can go "Glamping" just on a smaller scale.

 Use this not only to apply makeup, but a an emergency flash light.

Including this shade there are three colour choices and the other two are Natural & Pink

I highly encourage all of you to try something from Physicians Formula as I truly love these products and find them well worth the money. They do not irritate my skin at all and in fact other then testing products when I have to for reviews I have not been using anything else on my face. My top picks are the BB cream, pressed powder and happy booster blush.

check out more info on these and other fine products at

www.physiciansformula.com

or head to your local SHOPPERS DRUG MART OR WALMART

THANKS EVERYONE FOR READING AT MAKEUP'ASYLUM

STAY BEAUTIFUL XO





ANNABELLE COSMETIC MULTI-BRONZE PALETTE FOR SUMMER 2013

Hi everyone,

              So now that we are finally arriving into the summer months Its time for this girl to bust out the bronzers. I am such a huge fan of bronzers, but they have to be a true tan affect, not a nasty artificial orange faked over baked look. To me there is nothing sexier then a subtle sun kissed glow. Sometimes achieving that can be difficult for some and you look more like someone has thrown very clay based mud at your face.

Today I am reviewing Annabelle's multi-bronze palette that just released and it's a beauty. It offers 5 tan enhancing shades that will blend seamlessly together to create that gorgeous natural glow.

 

As you can see the palette it self is a work of art and being such a fan of butterflies that drew me in right away. Actually for a long time a few years back my go to eyeshadow trio use to be Annabelle's AMAZON. It was the perfect neutral trio with a beige, champagne beige and a muted green that were just great all around for everyday use and the colour payoff is very good.

 

So this bronzer has gradient colour and when mixed together creates a gorgeous finish sure to please. I like this palette because it's not to rich. Bronzers in general can be a touchy subject and you have to pick accordingly to your natural skin as well as understanding your own skin when it tans, if you tan.

This bronzer gives a nice glowy sheen without it being to over illuminating so your not lite up like a light bulb. Any bronzer no matter how dark can be sheered out to look more natural. So don't load your brush to much and dust lightly. Don't overly rub it into your face and hold your bronzing brush closer to the end away from your face as not to overload the colour.

 

Annabelle products are very affordable and offer a wealth of benefits such as

being dermatologist tested, hypo-allergenic, paraben free, perfume free and gluten free. These are all a bonus to me as I have sensitive skin and the less filler in a product the better. However be aware this is a talc based product for those who are not a fan of such ingredient.

 

This palette is very generous at 12.7g which is almost 3g more then most bronzer compacts and was a mere $11 which is excellent for the amount you get and the quality of the product.

 

If this product interests you or you would like to see more of Annabelle's product line please check them out at a Canadian store such as SHOPPER'S DRUG MART or you can now go on line and check them out at

www.annabelle.ca

 

Also for Canadian and U.S residents take advantage of a great deal being offered through Annabelle with the help from the YouTuber Jean-Francois CD

 

So Canadian's spend $30 and you'll get $10 off, plus FREE SHIPPING

for

U.S spend $30 and get $10, but if you spend $50 or more total you'll also get FREE SHIPPING

YOU CAN USE THE PROMO CODE: JFCD AT CHECK OUT ONLINE

 

This promo is actually good for two entire months so don't delay try Annabelle today.

 

till next time everyone.....

 

STAY BEAUTIFUL XO