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Friday, September 24, 2010

My Favorite "Fix It" Products

I know I am due for another post. My husband returned home from deployment and I have been loving every minute with him and my family, but I have returned to share some of my favorite "Fix It" products that I have found to help out so much.
First and foremost, you know I am an advocate for oily skin and finding great products that work well for us. That is why MAC's Matte is an absolute favorite of mine. This works well as a primer before applying your foundation. When I put it on, it soaks up all oil from my skin and lets my foundation just glide on my face and in conjunction with using the kabuki brush when applying my makeup it really helps to give an airbrushed look. It is $18 at MAC and just a little goes a long way.



I did a post on how to cover up dark circles and how the peach correctors are the best to use and the Bobbi brown corrector in peach is a must have in my makeup bag. Bobbi Brown is a true pioneer in makeup and I absolutely love her products. If I could afford to buy her stuff all the time I would. This corrector is $22 but it is well worth it. It lasts for a while and I don't go without it. It's not heavy or cakey, it goes on very smooth and looks natural. It sort of feels like the gel liners, goes on very easy and smooth. By the way if you have never tried gel liners, you are missing out. They are so easy to work with and last all day.

Another brand that I have become more familiar with is MAKE UP FOR EVER.  I really like from this brand, the camouflage concealer palette. As a makeup artist this is an absolute wonderful product. I have a variety of concealer colors in one palette, its smooth and gives full coverage. It is a little more expensive it is $36, however a great alternative to this is Coastal Scents camouflage concealer palette, only $17 and works just as well, I just find that I have to warm up the product with my fingers a little longer or else it is a little harder to blend, but over all it is a good buy. I hope you guys get to try some of these products, I hope all is well with you all and have a wonderful weekend.