Chanel Vitalumiere Satin Smoothing Fluid Makeup SPF 15

Vitalumiere is wonderful for natural coverage

Chanel's Vitalumiere foundation is a wonderful choice if you are looking for a fairly sheer, natural-looking foundation with a hint of dewiness. The formula itself is very thin, which sometimes makes blending tricky, but with a good foundation brush it's a fantastic, very wearable foundation. It doesn't have a strong fragrance to it and it doesn't oxidize on my skin. Although it has a dewy finish, it can be topped with loose powder for a more matte effect, and the powder helps it last longer. I have had issues with the foundation not lasting throughout an entire day. It seems that sometimes it seems to sink into the skin a little too much, and by the end of the day there's little to nothing left of it. If you need moderate to heavy coverage, this is NOT the foundation for you. It may also not be the best for oilier skin types, as it feels very moisturizing and does give the dewy look, but if you have drier skin and like lightweight, natural coverage, this is definitely a good choice. I keep Vitalumiere in my rotation for those "good skin" days when I don't need the mask effect, or for days when my skin feels a bit drier than usual. Especially for winter, it's a great choice!

August 15, 2011

Benefit They're Real Lengthening Mascara

Benefit They're Real!! Amazing

I've tried virtually every mascara on the market, from the highest-end to the most budget-friendly drugstore brand. Benefit's "They're Real!" is, hands-down, the best of the bunch. I am also a fan of Diorshow Iconic, but "They're Real!" does it all...amazing length, great volume, perfect separation, and CURL! Curl is always one of my big criteria since my lashes, though long, are very straight. This one does the job so well my lashes nearly reach my eyebrows! There's also no flaking, smudging, or running throughout the day, and my lashes look as good when I get home as they do when I leave the house in the morning. Can't say enough about this mascara. Definitely, give it a try!

August 15, 2011