Adventures of Walmart: Rimmel

I drafted this post back in November and totally forgot about it. Since I've been super busy with school and work, have had eye surgery, and trying to become a homeowner, my makeup has been minimal or non existent. I promise I'll try to keep up with my blogging duties.

When I shop the drugstore makeup aisles in CVS, Rite Aid, and Target I usually overlook the Rimmel brand in regards to face products. Sure Solange is a spokesmodel for the brand but I NEVER see any shades beyond say, Natural Beige.

One evening while shopping in Walmart (something I NEVER do because I despise Walmart, just saying) I popped into the beauty aisles and to my surprise came across Rimmel foundation in dark shades. While Rimmel still does not have the best shade range, but I did see some shades that looked dark enough for my NC45ish skin tone. I picked up a Rimmel Clean Finish foundation in Warm Caramel and a Rimmel Perfect Match Skin tone concealer in Tan, I believe.

While Walmart is still the bane of my exisitence, the selection of brands as well as the color selection is better than any drugstore I've shopped in in a long time. I give Walmart 2 thumbs up for this.

Below are some pics of me wearing the foundation. At first it looks like a dream: nice coverage, not too heavy/cakey looking. But then...oxidation like a mutha. During the oxidation process the skin becomes oily which causes the base (foundation) to become correspondingly darker which give an orange or red appearance to the face. Not cute.

Needless to say by mid day I looked like an oompa loompa and no matter what primer, or powder comobination I've tried, the results are still the same. This foundation is a no go for me. It retails for less than $7.



Rimmel primer, Rimmel Clean Finish foundation, Rimmel Perfect Match Skin tone concealer, CG Bronzer in Warm Bronze, NYX Terra Coota blush, Quite Natural PP,Stila brown eyeshadow, NYX blue eyeliner, Lancome Hypnose Drama, Revlon Coral Reef lipgloss




Rimmel Clean Finish foundation, CG bronzer, Terra Cotta blush, Quite Natural PP, Korres Lip Butter; 2nd or 3rd day twist out.





FACE:
Rimmel Primer
Rimmel Clean Finish foundation in Warm Caramel
Hard Candy Glamoflauge concealer
NYC bronzer
MAC MSFN

EYES:
Elf eyeshadow primer
WNW Vanity palette
UD eyeliner
MAC Chromographic eyeliner
Dior lash primer
Lancome Hypnose Drama mascara

LIPS:
Korres Lip Butter in Jasmine

HAIR:
1st day twist out using Paul Mitchell conditioner as leave in, Elasta QP Olive Oil and Mango butter moiturizer, grease, & Eco Styler gel as stylers.


Has anyone else tried this foundation??

NARS Taos blush

No. Words. Necessary.

Company Holiday Party FOTD

Can't remember what I used but I'm pretty sure it was MAC's Tempting Quad.

Happy New Year!!

Hola Cuties!

My New Years Eve was spent at a friends house with food, laughs, Wii, etc. I kept it pretty low key but chose to still be dramatic in my makeup. I hope everyone had a safe NYE and I wish blessings and prosperity to all in the upcoming year.






FACE:
Eve Pearl HD Dual Foundation
Eve Pearl Salmon concealer
NARS Laguna Illuminator
NYX Terra Cotta blush
Eve Pearl HD Dual Pressed Powder duo

EYES:
TFSI
MAC Soft Ochre Paint Pot
MAC Bough Grey
E.L.F. matte black from the Beauty Encyclopedia palette
MAC Dark Edges
Eve Pearl HD Dual Pressed Powder duo
WNW Gel eyeliner
Lancome black eyeliner on waterline
E.L.F. sparkly black from Beauty Encyclopedia palette
ICE lashes in 105BL - not bad for random beauty supply store lashes

LIPS:
Lancome lipliner in Ideal
MAC Nymphette lipglass
MAC Perennial High Style lipglass

Thanks for the support and positive words over the past year. Let's make 2012 EVEN BETTER!

Russian Red Night

Here is a look from last night. I attended a friend's birthday party/fashion show. I went for "eyes poppin', lips bustin'" a la Nee Nee Leakes in season 1!

As an aside, my skin is pretty much pimple free, but I have several dark marks where the bumps were. Any suggestions on fade cream?

FACE:
Eve Pearl Salmon concealer
MAC MSFN
Cover Girl Queen Collection bronzer in Brown Bronze
NYC bronzer applied over CoverGirl

EYES:
MAC Indianwood Paint Pot
Urban Decay 'Smog' eyeshadow
MAC Teddy eyeliner on upper lash line, waterline, and smudged on lower lash line
Dior lash primer
Lancome Hypnose Drama mascara


LIPS:
NYX cabaret
MAC Russian Red lipstick LOVE!!


HAIR:
Don't even ask; it was dumb luck.

click pics to enlarge
sorry about the open closet door...

Different Strokes for Different Folks

Hi MakeupLovers!

I wanted to briefly give you guys my opinion on two products that I purchased based on the opinion of fellow beauty bloggers/YouTubers. I just want to illustrate that idea that what works for some, may not work for all.

Bargain Princess is the cutest blogger ever, like for real. She regularly posts via her YouTube channel and blog about fashion, style, and makeup. Her videos are pretty addictive mainly because she is so funny and bubbly, not to mention she knows how to shop on a budget.

In one of her videos she mentioned the Clean & Clear Advantage Mark Treatment and raved about how beneficial it has been to clearing up some acne she had been experiencing. After my skin started turning on me, I went out and purchased this product based on her review. I bought it at a drug store for less than $7 and used it immediately.

I instantly LOVED it. What it has done for my skin is to eliminate pimples overnight which is major. What it has not done is reduce any scaring or blemishes whatsoever. Please be clear, it does not promise to reduce any scarring. I have not experienced much acne in my life which is a good thing due to the amount of time it takes for my skin to FULLY clear of any blemishes left over from a pimple. I love that this product reduces the actual pimple, which is exactly what its supposed to do.

The second product was reviewed by MsVaughn on her YouTube channel. If you guys haven't checked her out, do so now. Chick is fly. She also posts videos about fashion, hair, and makeup. One of her posts featured MAC SunTints lip balm. Her review had me sold! As soon as I saw it in my local CCO I picked it up and used it immediately and was completely underwhelmed. I was like, "uhhh...it's aight" lol. I didn't find it as moisturizing as I would have anticipated. I will continue to use as a base for lipstick simply because I;m stuck with it now. I do like the way it feels under my Korres lipblam though...it's pretty decent as a pre-lip balm (if that makes any sense).

 
 
 

What have you guys purchased based on the review of others? Did you love it or hate it?

Midnight Blues

Hi MakeupLovers!

A FOTD from 2 weeks ago when I went out for drinks with a friend. I was feeling like doing something bright and wanted to play around with my new MAC purchases (Fluidline in Midnight Blues and MAC Pro Longwear lip creme in To the Future). Sidebar - I haven't purchased makeup in SOOO long; this would be the first time in about 5-6 months I think. I think I have more than enough :-)


You guys, my forehead keeps attracting pimples *SIGH*




I played around with photoshop and cleared up my forehead, lol!



FACE:
Lancome Maquicomplet concealer used under eyes w/ Ben Nye Banana Powder to set
MAC MSFN dusted all over face
WNW Color Icon bronzer in Princess
NYX blush in TerraCotta

EYES:
NYX HD eyeshadow base
Midnight Blues fluidline as a base
Surf USA (LE from Surf Baby collection)
Birds & Berries (LE)
Blue Flame (LE)
matte brown from WNW Vanity palette to blend; lightest color from palette for inner corner
UD eyeliner in Zero on waterline
WNW Color Icon e/l in Black on top lash line
Maybelline Great Lash Lot of Love mascara

LIPS:
NYX lipliner in Mauve to fill in lips
MAC Pro Longwear Lipcreme in To the Future
MAC Suntints Liquid Lipbalm in Pink Tinge

HAIR: 3-4 dy old Domincan roller set; excuse the rollers in the front but ya'll know I like voluminous hair.
EARRINGS: Forever 21 for approximately $3


OMG I LOVE this lipstick!! I may have to break my makeup strike with a few more of these. Do any of you guys have them??