1. Equate's Naturally Beaming Daily Moisturizer
Cost: It's way cheaper than the Aveeno one. I think it cost around $4-6 and you can purchase it a Walmart.
Packaging: Plastic. Has a pump. Supposed to replicate the shape of the Aveeno Positively Radiant Moisturizer bottle. Holds 4 FL Oz.
Formula & Feel:
It has SPF 15. The texture is creamy and it's not too thick. The color of the moisturizer is white but does not leave a white cast when blended into the skin. When rubbing into the skin there is a slight greasy feeling but goes away when it has completely soaked in. Skin feels moisturized, smooth, and has no "tacky" feeling. The scent of the moisturizer reminds me of sunscreen and it's probably because of the SPF. The fragrance doesn't bother me too much. One pump is enough for the face but I personally like two pumps because I like to feel extra moisturized. There is no shimmer but there is a slight sheen and "glow" after it's applied. It's kinda like a satin finish.
2. Rosebud Salve
Multi-purpose product: Yes - Skin prep and healing balm. Can be use on chapped lips and on other various rough/dry/cracked areas.
Cost: $5-6. I bought mine at Sephora.
Packaging: Metal tin. The lid is a bit difficult to open at times. Product is filled all the way to the brim. It holds 0.8 Oz.
Formula & Feel:
The formula and texture is a mixed between a greasy though hydrating-thinned out petroleum. It also has a slick feeling when spread onto the lips. Color is a rosy pink but becomes transparent when applied. There is a light rose scent. You definately feel that you are wearing something on the lips but it's not sticky or heavy. Also it has a shiny look when were on the lips. When it's throughly rubbed into the skin there is a slight waxy-petroleum feeling but fades away when absorbed. Also there isn't any shininess when rubbed into the skin. If you use this product constistently with the addtion of exfoliating, all of your dry patches and chapped lips will be healed.
3. Makeup Forever's HD Primer in 0 Neutral
Multi-purpose product: Yes - sturdy and light weight base for foundation and moisturizer.
Cost: This is a high end primer. It is a bit pricey comign in at $32. You can buy it at sephora.
Packaging: Plastic. Has a pump. Sleek and skinny design. Holds 1.01 FL Oz/ 30 mL
Formula & Feel:
This is a no oil formula and no SPF. The texture is like a thinned out lotion. The color is white but becomes transparent when rubbed into the skin. The primer feels slick when rubbing into the skin and absorbs quickly. There is a slight tacky feeling after applying but when it has completely soaked in the skin feels smooth, light, and it feels like "skin" which is a plus for me. Compared to other primers that has a silicone and mattifying formula like Smashbox, Sephora, and Hard Candy, the skin doesn't feel heavy. I think Makeup Forever's HD Primer's thin formula is sorta meant for people with a better skin texture. Whereas the other primers created a cakey feeling and actually creased my foundation. MUFE's primer does not have any shimmer or glow aspect to it. There is a scent to the primer but it isn't too bad of a fragrance. The primer keeps for 12 months. As far as the staying power for my makeup, the primer really holds up. At the end of the day, especially where I work where it involves hot kilns haha, when I remove my makeup with makeup wipes, there is a large amount of foundation on them. To me that means that the primer held onto my makeup and showed that my foundation did not budge or fade.
4. Mac Fix+
Multi-purpose product: Yes - "Setting" Spray, can used to blend with cream products, skin refreshener, can be use when using baked eye shadows and pigment wet.
Cost: $20 at Mac stores/online.
Packaging: Plastic. Spray nozzle that clicks left and right to open or close. Sleek design and holds 110ML/3.4 US FL OZ.
Formula & Feel: It's basically water infused with vitamins and minerals. On the website it say: "infused with a calm-the-skin blend of green tea, chamomile, cucumber, topped off with the fresh, natural, energizing scent of Sugi". Light fragrance. Colorless liquid. Very hydrating to the skin. Absorbs quickly when rubbed into the skin. Doesn't leave any residue, shimmer, or shine. Refreshes skin without feeling cakey. Compared to Makeup Forever's Setting Spray, I prefer Mac's Fix+ because it lighter, has a finer spray, and smells way better.
Alright that's is for part 2! I was thinking of posting every Wednesday but I feel like is such a long period between posts so I'm planning to do a post every Wednesday and Sunday! Stay tuned!
