Custom Foundation Made For YOU!

I think most women dream of perfect skin. With the age of photoshop and instagram filters, it can get even the most confident gal a little skin envy. 

I take extremely good care of my skin and focus on skincare in my beauty routine the most. Makeup just works better with good skin. However, I still need a little help from cosmetics especially if I want to vlog and take some selfies throughout my day. Like most, I'm forever on the hunt for the perfect foundation. I want something light, fluid, bendable, with no SPF. I don't want to feel the makeup on me. I want to feel and look naked, but also filtered. My skin is combination oily and dry and that can make finding foundation difficult. 

Prescriptives Custom Blend Foundation is my solution. Back in the day before I worried about what my skin looked like, I remember Prescriptives in department stores. I remember watching my sister and mom get custom blend foundations, powders, concealers, and lipsticks. I thought it was so cool! It looked like a mad scientist creating stuff. 

I had no idea that Prescriptives was still available online! Now they offer custom blend foundations over video chats and sending in your photos. You can watch my whole video explaining the process and how it works here. 

I've been getting many comments lately on my vlog channel about how beautiful my skin looks. 

First off, it's my camera, I have a really great camera that just does things on auto. 

Second, I take good care of my skin, so even without makeup I hopefully won't scare anyone. 

Third, I've been wearing this everyday as my basic go to foundation. It's the perfect mixture for my combination skin, with the natural finish I asked for, while also controlling my oily T zone. The color match is beyond amazing, you can't even tell the difference between my skin and the foundation. 

Prescriptives Custom Blend Foundation really is the solution for women who are looking for that perfect mix and color match. It's a pricier item at about $85 after tax, but in my opinion if your someone who just wants their perfect foundation and that's it, then why not invest on your own custom blend?

The packaging is frosted glass with a twist off silver cap. I wish there was an option for a pump. WHY WITH THE NO PUMP?! Your order includes a nice travel size foundation that you can refill for any travel needs.

If your having trouble finding that perfect shade or formulations, check out Prescriptives.com to make your own!

XOXO
Serein

NEW NARS All Day Luminous Powder Foundation & More!

 Thanks to Trisha (AGlitteryLife) I was able to purchase the BRAND NEW NOT RELEASED YET (at least at the time of making the video and writing this) NARS All Day Luminous Powder Foundation.

Such a beauty!

I did a full first impressions video on this baby here:

Basically this foundation is a new favorite of mine, it's the perfect powder foundation that can be applied, wet or dry! The possibilities are endless, it all depends on how you apply it. I'm in love. 

I also spent a little too much money at the 20th Anniversary Party, but hey you only live once. 

The new Audacious lipsticks are so creamy and pigmented!  

There are 10 boutique exclusives that you can only get at NARS Boutiques while supplies last. 

I couldn't leave the store without an exclusive shade of lipstick so I purchased Carmen. 

If you have $500 to burn, this baby is just so sleek and beautiful for the true makeup collector. 

Even the case, quote & mirror are just stunning, that's not even the makeup we're talking about.

Thanks Trisha for all the fun!

 What are you lusting for from the new NARS collections? Have you tried anything new lately?

XOXO
Serein

Best Foundation Ever

BEST FOUNDATION EVER

So while I’ve been exploring more economical foundations from drugstores, I still always go back to Giorgio Armani’s Luminous Silk Foundation. This is my favorite foundation by far. I even asked my wedding make up artist to use it instead of the airbrush stuff she had for my trial. It’s silky, smooth, covers great, and lasts all day.

So for special events or when I want to look my best, I use this foundation. Most importantly it feel good on. I hate when I feel like i’m wearing make up.
A good drugstore version that is just a little heavier than the armani is the Revlon Colorstay Whipped. 
In my opinion I prefer the whipped version to Revlon’s normal colorstay foundation because it feel lighter on my skin. The original colorstay is great if you want a bit more coverage. I also like how the whipped one feels and it’s easy to travel with by scooping a bit out and putting into a mini container. 

Clinique Even Better Foundation Review

CLINIQUE EVEN BETTER FOUNDATION REVIEW

So I’ve been watching a lot of Tanya Burr tutorials on Youtube and she mentioned how much she liked Clinique Even Better foundation. I was a bit skeptical since I haven’t used Clinique since High school and am not a fan of their makeup or skincare, but I decided to give them a try.

I’m shocked! I love this foundation. It goes on really smooth and does a great job at evening out my skin tone and making my skin look flawless. It feels light on my face and I’ve worn it all day and it still looks good. I did use a primer before and  Maybelline’s dream matte powder to set it.
I can’t even explain why I love this so much other than it really makes me feel like I’m glowing and it feels good on my skin. It’s $27 at Macy’s and I wear Ivory in combination skin formula. I do like that they break up the foundations by skin type, because I believe it’s very important to buy a foundation that is made for your skin type. There’s no weird smell and for $27 you get a decent amount since you don’t need to use too much.