Rae falls in love with an amazingly pigmented violet eyeshadow -- for under $5! -- and tries it on as a blush.
Jeweled Thumb gives you the deets regarding a brand new line that may be popping up at your CVS by the ever famous Salma Hayek!
Feast your eyes on this two-parter from Lipglossiping and see what happened when IMATS rolled into London Town last weekend.
In her constant search for a flawless complexion, Beautyjunkielondon reviews the latest foundation launch from Maybelline.
Check out "The EOTD Series: Color of the week" at xLovelyMakeupx.
Vex in the City shares her experience of the 2010 London IMATS.Sophie from Melovemakeup talks about her collection of Sleek Palettes.
Maggie gets her rave on with these Rimmel blushes!
Krasey Beauty whips out Essie's matte topcoat and lets the nail polish fun begin.
Hell Candy Make Up attended the London IMATS show last weekend. Check out the various MUAs looks from the show.
A purple smoky eye with a pop tutorial from Lisa Kate at Sparkle is my Crack!
This week GlossQueen tells us how she loves her By Candlelight MSF.
Come discover 32 different nail colors in 32 days with Audrey.
This week at Get Lippie, Louise tries out a Kevyn Aucoin-influenced makeover.
Lisamarie at Beauty Crazed tests out eyerollers to see if they live up to the hype!
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Friday, February 5, 2010
Diorskin Nude Foundation
As you all know I’ve been on the search for the perfect wedding day foundation that will give me good, long lasting coverage whilst delivering a fresh, natural, glowy look….not an easy combination to find in one product! Just to give you guys a background on my foundation history, I normally use Revlon Colorstay but I feel like this would be too heavy for my wedding day. Sometimes it photographs a bit ‘flat’ and I want to look more natural on my big day. I decided to buy a couple of high end foundations last week hoping that one of them would fit the bill and become my HG!
The first one I bought, off the back of a million recommendations from you guys, was Diorskin Nude. I also got Guerlain Parure Extreme but I haven’t tried that yet and will post a review when I do. This post, however, is going to be dedicated to a detailed review of Diorskin Nude and my thoughts on it.
I applied this foundation at 7am, walked 15 mins to work in the bitter cold, it lasted all day at work without touch-up’s (just applied small amount of powder on T Zone midday) then I walked home at 5pm for another 15 mins in the snow. The foundation lasted through this, and what’s more, my skin still looked fresh, natural and glowing. The great thing about this foundation is that it feels like it’s letting your skin breathe and you can see the texture of your skin through it. I never thought a formula this light could last or cover up my redness, but it definitely did. The fact that the shade I have (Linen 021) has yellow undertones makes it perfect as the yellow tones cancel out my rosy cheeks and according to Nic & Sam at Pixiwoo, yellow based foundations generally photograph better.
As far as I’m concerned, I have found my wedding day foundation, I could rave about this foundation all day! I will be reviewing the Guerlain foundation very soon but it’s going to have to pull something amazing out of the bag to match or exceed my love for this Dior product.
Thanks to everyone who recommended this Dior foundation to me in the first place…you were all right!
The first one I bought, off the back of a million recommendations from you guys, was Diorskin Nude. I also got Guerlain Parure Extreme but I haven’t tried that yet and will post a review when I do. This post, however, is going to be dedicated to a detailed review of Diorskin Nude and my thoughts on it.
I always find that one of the most comprehensive formats for a review is to list Pro’s and Cons and then go into a bit more detail afterwards so that’s what I’m going to do.
PRO’s
Feels very light on skin
Very blend-able formula
Luxurious packaging
Creates soft focus/airbrushed effect
Looks fresh and natural
Good Coverage (Medium/Buildable)
Never looks cakey or heavy i.e. doesn’t mask texture of skin
Pleasant, non-offensive fragrance
Works well when applied with fingers or brush
Lasts a good 9-10 hours without touch-ups
Pump dispenser to reduce product waste/messiness
Don’t need a lot of product to cover whole face
Hasn’t caused any break-outs
Only has SPF 10 so suitable for photographs
Hydrating formula
CON’s
Price
So you guys can already tell that I love this foundation and I’m so glad I bought it. Although I listed the price as a downside, I will happily repurchase this product because I really like the way my skin looks when I wear it. It creates such a lovely finish that’s dewy but not shiny; it just makes you look like you have really healthy skin. Speaking as someone who likes medium coverage, I always feel wary when a formula is so light because I feel like it’s not going to offer enough coverage for me (I get VERY rosy cheeks and get redness around my nose). But this foundation manages to combine a really light fresh formula with medium to buildable coverage which is perfect for me. I have seen comments from people that it doesn’t cover blemishes but it’s important to remember that foundation isn’t designed to cover spots, that’s what concealer is for. Foundation is only supposed to even out your skin tone, that’s all. If you’re expecting it to cover blemishes then you may end up with foundation that creates the ‘mask-like’ effect.
I also saw comments from people that this foundation ‘accentuated flaky skin’, but I don’t think that’s a problem with the foundation itself. I don’t think any foundation will cover up flaky skin. In my opinion, that’s a skincare issue and if that was me, I would be looking into gentle exfoliation and hydrating moisturisers to target the source of the problem. If anyone does have that problem and you’re reading this, then Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish would be great for that kind of thing.
I found the shades really easy to understand which is always great when you’re looking into foundation. Here’s a basic guide to the Diorskin Nude shades:
Neutral 010, 020, 030, 040 etc
Yellow undertones 021, 031, 041 etc
Pink undertones 022, 032, 042 etc
Peach undertones 023, 033, 043 etc
I have applied the foundation using my Ruby & Millie Foundation brush and also using my fingers and it turns out great either way. The formulation is quite runny so you have to be careful when dispensing it but this is not a drawback in my opinion.
I applied this foundation at 7am, walked 15 mins to work in the bitter cold, it lasted all day at work without touch-up’s (just applied small amount of powder on T Zone midday) then I walked home at 5pm for another 15 mins in the snow. The foundation lasted through this, and what’s more, my skin still looked fresh, natural and glowing. The great thing about this foundation is that it feels like it’s letting your skin breathe and you can see the texture of your skin through it. I never thought a formula this light could last or cover up my redness, but it definitely did. The fact that the shade I have (Linen 021) has yellow undertones makes it perfect as the yellow tones cancel out my rosy cheeks and according to Nic & Sam at Pixiwoo, yellow based foundations generally photograph better.As far as I’m concerned, I have found my wedding day foundation, I could rave about this foundation all day! I will be reviewing the Guerlain foundation very soon but it’s going to have to pull something amazing out of the bag to match or exceed my love for this Dior product.
Thanks to everyone who recommended this Dior foundation to me in the first place…you were all right!
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Foundation Brushes: Ruby & Millie vs. MAC
As promised, here’s a comparison of the two brushes that I recently bought, the Ruby & Millie Foundation Brush and the MAC 190 Foundation Brush. I’m going to list the pro’s and con’s for each and then tell you which one I prefer.
Ruby & Millie Foundation brush (£11.00):
PRO'S
Soft bristles/non scratchy
Tapered end for great blending
Perfect firmness for foundation application
Gives smooth, seamless coverage
Skin looks airbrushed
Works well with light and heavier foundations
Affordable
Easily accessible in Boots stores
Re-sealable pouch to keep brush in if required
Doesn’t shed fibres
Washes well and can be easily reshaped
Doesn’t soak up too much product (possibly because of synthetic bristles)
CONS
PRO'S
Washes well
Doesn’t shed any fibres
Works well with concealer for under eyes/uneven skintone
Non scratchy brush fibres
CONS
Expensive
Soaks up a lot of product
Only available online for people who don’t have access to a MAC counter
Brush itself is slightly too firm and not flexible enough
Gives a slightly ‘heavy’ look when using liquid foundation
Left a couple of streaks on jawline (spent same amount of time blending as with R & M brush)
So as you can probably tell from that comparison, it’s pretty obvious which brush I prefer and I’m delighted to say that it’s the cheaper one by Ruby & Millie. This definitely serves as proof that the most expensive brushes AREN’T always the best ones. I have been so impressed by the R & M foundation brush and what makes it almost better is that I stumbled upon it randomly (I love it when that happens). I think that makes it better because I had no expectations of the product and hadn’t read any reviews so the fact that it turned out to be a fabulous tool was just a bonus really.
After shelling out £25.00 for the MAC Brush, to find out that it wasn’t that good was a big disappointment. But, you live, you learn and next time I’m not going to assume something is good just because it’s MAC. To be honest, I really should have done my research beforehand as Makeup Alley has a lot of negative reviews of this product. I have learnt my lesson! Congratulations to Ruby & Millie though for creating a brush that is both affordable and a pleasure to use.
Ruby & Millie Foundation brush (£11.00):
PRO'S
Soft bristles/non scratchy
Tapered end for great blending
Perfect firmness for foundation application
Gives smooth, seamless coverage
Skin looks airbrushed
Works well with light and heavier foundations
Affordable
Easily accessible in Boots stores
Re-sealable pouch to keep brush in if required
Doesn’t shed fibres
Washes well and can be easily reshaped
Doesn’t soak up too much product (possibly because of synthetic bristles)
CONS
I couldn’t think of any!
MAC 190 Foundation Brush (£25.00):
PRO'S
Washes well
Doesn’t shed any fibres
Works well with concealer for under eyes/uneven skintone
Non scratchy brush fibres
CONS
Expensive
Soaks up a lot of product
Only available online for people who don’t have access to a MAC counter
Brush itself is slightly too firm and not flexible enough
Gives a slightly ‘heavy’ look when using liquid foundation
Left a couple of streaks on jawline (spent same amount of time blending as with R & M brush)
So as you can probably tell from that comparison, it’s pretty obvious which brush I prefer and I’m delighted to say that it’s the cheaper one by Ruby & Millie. This definitely serves as proof that the most expensive brushes AREN’T always the best ones. I have been so impressed by the R & M foundation brush and what makes it almost better is that I stumbled upon it randomly (I love it when that happens). I think that makes it better because I had no expectations of the product and hadn’t read any reviews so the fact that it turned out to be a fabulous tool was just a bonus really.
After shelling out £25.00 for the MAC Brush, to find out that it wasn’t that good was a big disappointment. But, you live, you learn and next time I’m not going to assume something is good just because it’s MAC. To be honest, I really should have done my research beforehand as Makeup Alley has a lot of negative reviews of this product. I have learnt my lesson! Congratulations to Ruby & Millie though for creating a brush that is both affordable and a pleasure to use.
DuWop Heavy Metal 18 Carat Eyeshadow Trio
I don’t know about you guys but I’m a HUGE fan of metallic eye shadows, I’m like a magpie when it comes to anything shimmery or sheeny on the eyes. I actually bought this on a whim (SO unlike me.ha ha) when www.lookfantastic.com were having a sale recently. I picked up this DuWop eye shadow compact (£16.00 sale price for 17.6g compact) and also some Xen Tan Intense Mousse (love that stuff!).
Firstly I picked it because I had never tried anything from the brand before and I know it can be hard to get hold of. I also picked it because I thought it looked amazing (they described the pans as looking like crushed velvet…sounds so luxurious!) and I don’t have any rose gold coloured eye shadows and I thought that one looked particularly interesting.
The compact contains 3 triangular pans of eye shadow – a rich shimmering copper/rose gold, a warm shimmering bronze, and a gorgeous shimmering taupe. I was a bit dubious when I saw the eye shadow pans at first because from the surface of them, you can see metallic particles and they looked a little bit chunky. However, on application to the skin these metallic particles actually blend seamlessly to create a completely buttery smooth, gorgeous finish with no fall out. They are also really long lasting too.
I would say the nearest product I could compare these to are MAC pigments that have been pressed. Although I think these eye shadows, applied over a good base, adhere to the skin a lot better than MAC pigments do. The pigmentation is out of this world and SO intense (the swatches really don’t do them justice at all, they need to be seen to be believed!). They are all really blend-able and you only need a very small amount to create an amazing super metallic finish on the lid. You can apply them slightly more sheer when dry or apply them with a damp brush to get a really intense finish for a night time look. The eye shadows are paraben free, fragrance free, sulfate-free, petro-chemical-free, free of phthalates and contain no GMO's, no PPG's, no MEA's, DEA's, TEA's. They are also formaldehyde donor-free, and triclosan-free (It actually makes you wonder what the hell the other brands are putting in their makeup???).
The packaging is ok, it’s simple and nothing flashy but it does it job and feels sturdy. Although I can’t help thinking that it could have been a bit more imaginative to let everyone know how amazing the product inside is! When it comes down to it, the packaging doesn’t matter when a product is this good, but it just adds to whole experience of buying makeup. The fact that the whole idea of makeup is all about aesthetics, you would think that brands would put a bit more imagination/creativity into their packaging. I think some brands see packaging as purely functional and others see it as an extension of the product itself, creating something fun or just damn stylish.
Saying that, overall I give this product 5 out of 5 because the reason they had less packaging COULD have been to tie in with their environmentally friendly approach and is that was the idea behind it, well, then that’s commendable. For anyone who likes metallics though, this is definitely a must have compact! The fact that I adored this eye shadow trio has made me A LOT more curious about the DuWop brand and what else they have to offer.
Has anyone got any recommendations?
Firstly I picked it because I had never tried anything from the brand before and I know it can be hard to get hold of. I also picked it because I thought it looked amazing (they described the pans as looking like crushed velvet…sounds so luxurious!) and I don’t have any rose gold coloured eye shadows and I thought that one looked particularly interesting.
The compact contains 3 triangular pans of eye shadow – a rich shimmering copper/rose gold, a warm shimmering bronze, and a gorgeous shimmering taupe. I was a bit dubious when I saw the eye shadow pans at first because from the surface of them, you can see metallic particles and they looked a little bit chunky. However, on application to the skin these metallic particles actually blend seamlessly to create a completely buttery smooth, gorgeous finish with no fall out. They are also really long lasting too.
I would say the nearest product I could compare these to are MAC pigments that have been pressed. Although I think these eye shadows, applied over a good base, adhere to the skin a lot better than MAC pigments do. The pigmentation is out of this world and SO intense (the swatches really don’t do them justice at all, they need to be seen to be believed!). They are all really blend-able and you only need a very small amount to create an amazing super metallic finish on the lid. You can apply them slightly more sheer when dry or apply them with a damp brush to get a really intense finish for a night time look. The eye shadows are paraben free, fragrance free, sulfate-free, petro-chemical-free, free of phthalates and contain no GMO's, no PPG's, no MEA's, DEA's, TEA's. They are also formaldehyde donor-free, and triclosan-free (It actually makes you wonder what the hell the other brands are putting in their makeup???).
The packaging is ok, it’s simple and nothing flashy but it does it job and feels sturdy. Although I can’t help thinking that it could have been a bit more imaginative to let everyone know how amazing the product inside is! When it comes down to it, the packaging doesn’t matter when a product is this good, but it just adds to whole experience of buying makeup. The fact that the whole idea of makeup is all about aesthetics, you would think that brands would put a bit more imagination/creativity into their packaging. I think some brands see packaging as purely functional and others see it as an extension of the product itself, creating something fun or just damn stylish. Saying that, overall I give this product 5 out of 5 because the reason they had less packaging COULD have been to tie in with their environmentally friendly approach and is that was the idea behind it, well, then that’s commendable. For anyone who likes metallics though, this is definitely a must have compact! The fact that I adored this eye shadow trio has made me A LOT more curious about the DuWop brand and what else they have to offer. Has anyone got any recommendations?
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
MAC Haul
Ooooh it feels good to do a MAC haul! It's becoming a monthly event for me! As I said in a previous post, I ordered the 190 foundation brush and I will be comparing it to the Ruby & Millie one I recently bought. These products have all been on my lust list for god knows how long so I'm chuffed I have finally got my dirty little mitts on them.
After a fierce recommedation from Alpha Blonde in one of her vids on YouTube, I had to get the 217 Blending Brush since she described it as amazing at softening your eye looks and single handedly making her makeup look more professional. I can't wait to start using this baby!
Alpha Blonde had also recommended Shy Girl lipstick so I picked up one of those - it always looks so good on her and since we have similar skintones, I figured it would suit me too. It's a gorgeous peachy shade that's a little bit sheer and I think it will look great with a tan in summer! After numerous recommendations of Angel lipstick in the comments on my wedding makeup post, I wanted to pick up this shade and I have to say I'm really pleased it. It's a beautiful natural pink that is so super flattering on me, I can tell already that it will be an everyday colour. It will be a great contender for my wedding day lipstick!
I have been trying out alot of different concealers as I've been looking for the perfect one to cover any blemishes/uneven skintone. I had heard that Studio Finish Concealer is brilliant for this type of thing so I am going to give it a go and see how I get on with it. I got it in NW20 and it looks like a good match for me. I remember Bubblegarm did a post on it not too long ago so that also made me want to test it out.
Since getting my first Fluidline ages ago, I have wanted to try out some more shades and this dark brown shade called 'Dipdown' will be perfect for a softer everyday colour. Sometimes black can be too much so I think this will be a really nice alternative.
Dollymix is a blush I have wanted to ages. Everyone seems to have it so naturally I got curious about this sheertone bright pink shade. It scared me a little when I saw it at first but once applied, because it's a sheer formula, it's very flattering and just adds a slight flush to the cheeks.
It almost has a red tone to it when it's in the pan, but when you swatch it or apply it to your cheeks, it's just a really lovely pink that makes me look very healthy. The slight shimmer is very finely milled and so it translates really well on the skin, creating a sheen rather than a glittery mess.
The last of my purchases is Pigment in Vanilla. Oooooh yes, it's the ever trusty one of the bunch. I have seen people use this as a highlighter, mixing it with moisturiser to give legs a beautiful sheen and also just as a plain old eyeshadow/base colour.
I just know this pigment will form the base of many a look in the future, it's so flattering on the skin, especially if you have a slight tan. The thing I love about pigments is that they seem to last forever. It feels so good to have a few things ticked off my lust list and so far, I'm pleased to say that none of the above has disappointed me at all. Yah for products living up to your expectations!
After a fierce recommedation from Alpha Blonde in one of her vids on YouTube, I had to get the 217 Blending Brush since she described it as amazing at softening your eye looks and single handedly making her makeup look more professional. I can't wait to start using this baby!
Alpha Blonde had also recommended Shy Girl lipstick so I picked up one of those - it always looks so good on her and since we have similar skintones, I figured it would suit me too. It's a gorgeous peachy shade that's a little bit sheer and I think it will look great with a tan in summer! After numerous recommendations of Angel lipstick in the comments on my wedding makeup post, I wanted to pick up this shade and I have to say I'm really pleased it. It's a beautiful natural pink that is so super flattering on me, I can tell already that it will be an everyday colour. It will be a great contender for my wedding day lipstick!
I have been trying out alot of different concealers as I've been looking for the perfect one to cover any blemishes/uneven skintone. I had heard that Studio Finish Concealer is brilliant for this type of thing so I am going to give it a go and see how I get on with it. I got it in NW20 and it looks like a good match for me. I remember Bubblegarm did a post on it not too long ago so that also made me want to test it out.
Since getting my first Fluidline ages ago, I have wanted to try out some more shades and this dark brown shade called 'Dipdown' will be perfect for a softer everyday colour. Sometimes black can be too much so I think this will be a really nice alternative.
Dollymix is a blush I have wanted to ages. Everyone seems to have it so naturally I got curious about this sheertone bright pink shade. It scared me a little when I saw it at first but once applied, because it's a sheer formula, it's very flattering and just adds a slight flush to the cheeks.
It almost has a red tone to it when it's in the pan, but when you swatch it or apply it to your cheeks, it's just a really lovely pink that makes me look very healthy. The slight shimmer is very finely milled and so it translates really well on the skin, creating a sheen rather than a glittery mess.
The last of my purchases is Pigment in Vanilla. Oooooh yes, it's the ever trusty one of the bunch. I have seen people use this as a highlighter, mixing it with moisturiser to give legs a beautiful sheen and also just as a plain old eyeshadow/base colour.
I just know this pigment will form the base of many a look in the future, it's so flattering on the skin, especially if you have a slight tan. The thing I love about pigments is that they seem to last forever. It feels so good to have a few things ticked off my lust list and so far, I'm pleased to say that none of the above has disappointed me at all. Yah for products living up to your expectations!
Teeth Whitening...I need some advice!
I really need some advice on the best way to get my teeth whitened for the wedding. My teeth aren’t to bad as I don’t smoke or drink red wine/too much coffee. I just want to brighten them by a few shades so they look nice in the photographs. I have never had my teeth professionally whitened before or done it myself. Basically I just want to know the best way to go about it…go to a professional dentist and pay around £400 or use a ‘at home’ kit? I had been told about a special promotion at a dentist near me where they were offering professional whitening for only £200 but that was a one day only promotion and unfortunately I’m away that weekend. I have been checking out some reviews of home kits and to be honest, some of them make me very nervous…there’s been horror stories of teeth falling out and extreme sensitivity so I’m not keen on either of those side effects!I have sensitive teeth, not really bad, but I don’t want to make them worse by using a whitening product that will aggravate it. I had looked into kits that involve mouth guard style plates with gel solution and also the pens that are now available (but to be honest I am sceptical about those pen things!). The only product that I think I will steer clear of is Crest Strips as I’ve heard they make your teeth so sensitive that you can’t even eat! Not fun.
So ladies, hit me back with your tried and tested products that have worked for you!
Monday, February 1, 2010
My thoughts on my new Ruby & Millie Foundation Brush
Ok, so a few people had asked me to let them know how I got on with my new foundation brush since I’m new to the whole thing (I love the way that even after 13 years of using makeup, I’m still learning new things about technique and application). I have always applied foundation with my fingers, following the advice of many that the warmth of your hands helps to blend the foundation into the skin. I have been quite happy with this method…until now. NOW I know what everyone has been banging on about all this time when it comes to foundation brushes.
I just dotted foundation on my forehead, cheeks, end of nose and chin (not much more than what I would normally use so not much wastage) and blended it outwards with the brush (note – brush was dry not damp). The first thing I noticed was that it takes more time to apply the product this way than just with your fingers BUT I have to say that the results were a lot better than I was expecting. My skin looked immaculately smooth, flawless and almost airbrushed! The biggest difference was that although this method offers good coverage, it didn’t look heavy in any way which is the holy grail when it comes to makeup. You can see the texture of your skin through the makeup so the result is a lot more natural and somehow more ‘professional’. I will be trying it with different foundations this week and see if the result varies but for your info, I was using Revlon Colorstay today. I want to try the brush with a lighter formula foundation to see if the result is the same but I think if it can blend Revlon CS then it can blend anything!
I would imagine it would be easier to build up even coverage using a brush rather than your fingers as there’s less chance of applying too much. Now being that this is the first time I have used a foundation brush, I don’t know if I have somehow stumbled upon the most fantastic brush OR if all foundation brushes give this effect? I saw a comment from someone on MakeUpAlley that this Ruby & Millie one is a lot better than the MAC 190 (the brush also got an overall 5/5 mark on that website!). I am waiting on a MAC order at the moment so I will do a compare and contrast when I receive the 190. I also noticed that Ruby & Millie makeup brushes have just been voted ‘Best Inexpensive Makeup Brush Line of 2009’ in InStyle magazine (although saying that, I also noticed that some of the products they were recommending, I have tried and I don’t rate them so you never know with these beauty awards in magazines!).
The brush didn’t shed any fibres (they are synthetic) and the tapered end blends so well, it’s also small enough to get into all the contours of your face. The brush itself is soft on the skin and non scratchy but firm enough to do a really good job of working the foundation in. I gave it a wash after using it to make sure there wasn’t any shedding at this stage and good news, there was no loss of fibres and it can be easily reshaped when damp.
I think this brush is brilliant value for £11 and it really adds a polished look to my makeup that I have never been able to achieve with anything else. I can’t believe I only just cottoned on to this now! It’s true what they say…you learn something new every day! I can imagine that some people may not like this method as it takes a bit more time and care in the morning but in my personal opinion, I am more than willing to spend an extra 5 minutes when the results are this good. I think I would find it difficult to go back to using my fingers now.
I just dotted foundation on my forehead, cheeks, end of nose and chin (not much more than what I would normally use so not much wastage) and blended it outwards with the brush (note – brush was dry not damp). The first thing I noticed was that it takes more time to apply the product this way than just with your fingers BUT I have to say that the results were a lot better than I was expecting. My skin looked immaculately smooth, flawless and almost airbrushed! The biggest difference was that although this method offers good coverage, it didn’t look heavy in any way which is the holy grail when it comes to makeup. You can see the texture of your skin through the makeup so the result is a lot more natural and somehow more ‘professional’. I will be trying it with different foundations this week and see if the result varies but for your info, I was using Revlon Colorstay today. I want to try the brush with a lighter formula foundation to see if the result is the same but I think if it can blend Revlon CS then it can blend anything!
I would imagine it would be easier to build up even coverage using a brush rather than your fingers as there’s less chance of applying too much. Now being that this is the first time I have used a foundation brush, I don’t know if I have somehow stumbled upon the most fantastic brush OR if all foundation brushes give this effect? I saw a comment from someone on MakeUpAlley that this Ruby & Millie one is a lot better than the MAC 190 (the brush also got an overall 5/5 mark on that website!). I am waiting on a MAC order at the moment so I will do a compare and contrast when I receive the 190. I also noticed that Ruby & Millie makeup brushes have just been voted ‘Best Inexpensive Makeup Brush Line of 2009’ in InStyle magazine (although saying that, I also noticed that some of the products they were recommending, I have tried and I don’t rate them so you never know with these beauty awards in magazines!).
The brush didn’t shed any fibres (they are synthetic) and the tapered end blends so well, it’s also small enough to get into all the contours of your face. The brush itself is soft on the skin and non scratchy but firm enough to do a really good job of working the foundation in. I gave it a wash after using it to make sure there wasn’t any shedding at this stage and good news, there was no loss of fibres and it can be easily reshaped when damp.
I think this brush is brilliant value for £11 and it really adds a polished look to my makeup that I have never been able to achieve with anything else. I can’t believe I only just cottoned on to this now! It’s true what they say…you learn something new every day! I can imagine that some people may not like this method as it takes a bit more time and care in the morning but in my personal opinion, I am more than willing to spend an extra 5 minutes when the results are this good. I think I would find it difficult to go back to using my fingers now.
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