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Monday, January 30, 2017

$12 ELF Dupe for the Sephora Collection Brush

Hey everyone! I originally was going back and forth about doing this post in the first place because the Sephora Collection PRO Contour Kabuki #82 makeup brush has been out of stock for some time now on the Canadian Sephora web site. (It is in stock on the American Sephora site though and on sale for $19 USD from $38 USD!) However, I felt that this is almost an identical dupe with some obvious differences such as the colour of the brush as well as the very bottom of the brush. I do own the brush from the Sephora Collection but I do not own the one from ELF.



Sephora Collection PRO Contour Kabuki #82:
I absolutely love the one from Sephora as the bristles are very soft, and I use it for bronzing/contouring my face as the name suggests. It makes bronzing and contouring extremely easy! You can even go in and contour your jawline. It retails for $48 CAD on the Sephora web site but I was able to get it on sale for $21 CAD. The handle is a perfect size for me and I have so much control when using this brush.


ELF Beautifully Precise Multi Blender Massager:

The bristles are described as soft in the reviews and that it left no brush lines. ELF mentions that this is a premium brush designed for a precise application of many products such as foundation and contour. This retails for $12 USD and received a 4.6 star rating online. Both brushes are very dense and basically the brush does the work for you.


I will definitely link the Sephora Collection brush for you when it does go back in-stock!

Until next time,

STAY CLASSY

Berrz

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Saturday, January 28, 2017

Essence Makeup Review & Swatches

Hey everyone! I have been hearing about Essence Makeup for quite some time now and I wanted to share with you my thoughts as well as some swatches of 3 different makeup products by them! I have seen Essence at Shoppers Drug Mart and Real Canadian Superstore (RCSS) for all you Canadian shoppers. You can of course purchase them online on their web site or at Walgreens and   Ulta if you live in the USA. If you live in Europe, check out their European web site


Essence All About Matt! Fixing Compact Powder - $4.99 CAD

I have very oily skin and I am instantly drawn to any product that claims to help mattify my skin. This along with all their other products, are very affordable and this powder was very soft. You have to be careful not too apply too much because this can leave a white cast if you overdo it and can make you look cakey! 




Essence Sun Club All-in-One Bronzing Highlighter #01 Sun Light - $4.50 - $5.99 CAD (Approximately) 

This claims to be for blondes and lighter skin. I am very fair right now and although I am not blonde, I can still get away with wearing this. It also mentions that it is for: eyes, face and body. The shades are quite pigmented and you can use a smaller brush if you want to be more precise when using just one colour, or you can take a fluffy brush to get a mixture of all the shades!




Essence Longlasting Lipstick in #10 Cotton Candy - $2.50 - $2.99 CAD (Approximately)


When I swatched it, I noticed that it was rather creamy, it was pigmented and it had a typical lipstick smell to it (which I do not mind.) This is a fun shade for the Spring and Summer which I will definitely get much wear out of!



I have a friend that loves their Express Dry Drops ($2.99 - $3.99 CAD - approximately) and I have seen her use them in front of me. They make such a difference and they are great for when you are in a rush or when you need your nails to dry very quickly. They do work and I want to pick up a bottle of this next time I visit the drugstore! I also heard that their I Love Stage Eyeshadow Base is great and doesn't crease!

Until next time,

STAY CLASSY

Berrz

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Thursday, January 26, 2017

Makeup Products That Are Worth The Splurge

Hey everyone! Currently, there are so many new products that are being launched and makeup items seem to be coming out at a faster rate than ever. I want to share with you some items that I definitely think are worth your money and worth the splurge!


Urban Decay All Nighter Waterproof Longwear Liquid Foundation - $49
This product was very much talked about when it first launched and this is a full coverage foundation. Yes, it does oxidize and that's why you need to buy 1-2 shades lighter than your actual complexion. My bottle is in the shade 3.0 which is too light for me but it works just fine for me once I step outside. I have found a way to make this work for my oily skin and I really do like it! The gun-metal packaging is beautiful and I love that it comes with a pump. I do have an entire blog post dedicated to this wonderful foundation and I also featured it in my Monthly Favourites video.

Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupte Silky Sensual Radiant  Lipstick SPF 15 - $40 
The gold packaging is honestly gorgeous and the shade I have which is #1, is very wearable as it is a great every day colour! The formula is very creamy and not drying on the lips. I like to bring this with me to an event or if I have a special night out planned!

Marc Jacobs Highliner Gel Crayons - $31
These were definitely a splurge for me! I first swatched these in my local Sephora and fell in love with the formula! It glides onto your eyelids effortlessly and it is great to tight-line with! I purchased two shades myself: Blacquer and Jazz(berry). I am glad that they were giving out the mini-pencil last year as part of the birthday gift because now I have one to toss in my purse and travel with!

NARS Blush - $38 & NARS Single Eyeshadow - $31
The blush compact and single eyeshadow pans are very pigmented! A little bit goes a long way and that is why I have yet to hit pan on either one! They offer a great range of shades and I love using Luster in the Summer when I am more tanned! Strada is great for a more dramatic effect or when you want a pop of colour on your eyelids!

MAC Pigment - $26
I got this many years ago and you can tell that I still have a lot of product left! This is a great multi-purpose product that I featured in my 15 Makeup Tips video. Mine is in the shade 'Melon' and it is a great shade that isn't too over-the-top as it is on the more neutral side. This will last me for many more years! You can also purchase the mini-pigments on the MAC web site for only $12.

Until next time,

STAY CLASSY

Berrz

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Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Simple Everyday Winter Makeup

Hey everyone! I wanted to share with you an easy, go-to look that I have been wearing on most days! It only takes a few minutes and your skin will definitely be looking more luminous if you decide to try this out!



I have been using a hydrating cream that smells like roses that is from Fresh to give my skin the moisture that it has been lacking! It is pretty dry and very cold where I live therefore, I like to add some luminosity to my dull skin in the winter time. I also like to add some colour back into my face with bronzer and blush!



Products:
Fresh Rose Deep Hydration Face Cream
Skindinavia The Makeup Finishing Spray (Oil-Control)
Becca Backlight Priming Filter
Maybelline Master Conceal Camouflaging Concealer in #20 Light
It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Illumination Full Coverage Anti-Aging Waterproof Concealer in Tan
ELF Pressed Translucent Powder
Pur Minerals Mineral Glow Powder
Sleek Blush in Pomegranate
ColourPop Super Shock Cheek in Wisp
Estee Lauder Sumptuous Extreme Lash Multiplying Volume Mascara in 01 Extreme Black
Rimmel Scandal Eyes Waterproof Kohl Kajal in 005 Nude
Maybelline Brow Precise Micro Pencil in Deep Brown


To top off the look, I used #930 Truffle Tease Lipstick by Maybelline which is a great nude colour!



Until next time,

STAY CLASSY

Berrz

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Friday, January 20, 2017

Sick Day Essentials

Hey everyone! It is that time of year again when everyone starts catching a cold and trying to get an appointment at your doctor's office can be quite the challenge. I want to share with you my essentials and go-to items that I must have when I am not feeling the greatest! 



Essentials:
- LOTS OF WATER!
- Blanket
- Comfortable Clothes
- Cute Slippers
- Cough Candies (mine are from the Polish store)
- Extra Strength Tylenol
- Tea
- Kleenex
- Lip Balm

Don't forget to have your laptop and cell phone nearby to keep you entertained! Stay hydrated as much as you possibly can and soup can really help you out!

If you are reading this blog post and you are currently sick, I hope that you feel better soon! Give your body some much needed rest and there is a light at the end of the tunnel! Keep that Kleenex box nearby!

Until next time,

STAY CLASSY

Berrz

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Wednesday, January 18, 2017

My 5 Most Used Eyeshadow Palettes | Affordable & High End

Hey everyone! Many of us have too many palettes in our collection or palettes that have nice packaging, but we never use them. I wanted to share with you my top 5 eyeshadow palettes (both high end and affordable,) that I have used many times as well as even travelled with that I think are worth every penny!


1. Urban Decay Naked Palette - I have had this palette for quite some time now and I still find myself using it! I have packed this in my carry-on many times and there is a great shade range! It retails for $66 CAD on the Sephora web site along with the other palettes in the series with 12 eyeshadow pans. This is the first edition you can honestly do so many different looks with this one palette!


2. Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette - I purchased mine when I was in Hollywood and I have hit pan on 3 of the shades! I love that there is a carbon black shade called 'Crave' and that there is one shimmery shade in the palette named 'Venus.' There are two matte shades that you can use all over the lid and they also give you a choice of two matte crease colours. It retails for $36 CAD and you can purchase it at Sephora.


3. Carli Bybel 14 Color Eyeshadow & Highlighter Palette - I do have an entire blog post on this where I reviewed this palette and I constantly find myself reaching for this lovely palette! It has 14 eyeshadows and 4 beautiful highlighters that I use in rotation! I packed this with me on vacation several times and it has a nice sized mirror! The shades are great for every skin tone and I can use this when I am on the more fair side or even when I am more tanned. It is very affordable as it retails for $14.50 USD on the BH Cosmetics web site and keep in mind that this is limited edition. Once all the palettes are sold out, there are no more being made and you will have to purchase it on eBay or Amazon.


4. BH Cosmetics Neutral Eyes 28 Colour Eyeshadow Palette - This is also another affordable palette that is sold for $12 USD on the BH Cosmetics web site. As you can probably tell already, I love neutral shades and these pans are quite large which is another bonus! The pans are rather pigmented and you get 28 shades which are perfect to create a plethora of different looks! I purchased this a little over 2 years now and I showed it in my Black Friday + Cyber Monday Collective Haul post.


5. Morphe 35O Eyeshadow Palette - I purchased the palette with both shimmers and mattes because I didn't want a palette that just had one or the other - I wanted both! I am very happy with this palette and I know that it was very hyped up. I say that it does live up to its hype and if you love a great warm toned palette, this one is definitely for you! I purchased mine for $22.99 USD on the Morphe web site. I did haul this in a past blog post where I showed you what items I purchased when I received my very first order online from Morphe.


Let me know in the comments what your most used palettes are!


Until next time,

STAY CLASSY

Berrz

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Monday, January 16, 2017

5 Winter Skin Care Essentials

Hey everyone! Winter is here and with that comes dropping temperatures as well as chilling winds. We must remember to protect our skin and put moisture back into our beautiful faces! I am going to share with you 5 of my most used skin care products this month! 


1. Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen with SPF 60 | 2. Tarte Rainforest of The Sea - Drink of H20 Hydrating Boost Moisturizer | 3. Estee Lauder New Dimension Shape + Fill Expert Serum | 4. Laneige Water Sleeping Mask | 5. Elizabeth Grant Caviar Nutruriche with Torricelumn Intensive Regeneration Day & Night Eye Cream | 


And of course, I couldn't forget about my favourite lip product which is the Vaseline Lip Therapy in Rosy Lips! This is a life saver and I use it before bed as well as before I go out to run errands.

Until next time,

STAY CLASSY

Berrz

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Saturday, January 7, 2017

Adding Pins & Patches To Your Favourite Jean Jacket

Hey everyone! I absolutely love the concept of being able to add pins and patches to your jean jacket! It is something very customizable as well as personalized. Although patches are more permanent than pins, I wanted to show you how I dressed up my favourite jean jacket with removable pins from Urban Planet! I actually featured these pins in my Collective Haul video that I will link at the bottom of this post for you!


You can add as many of as few pins as you like. You can move them around on your jean jacket to different spots so that you have a new look every time! You can add them to only one area or one side of your jacket. The possibilities are endless! If you enjoy a more permanent look, you can sew or stitch them on yourself with some needle and thread! If  you are feeling daring, do a combination of both pins and patches!

The great thing is that everyone's jacket will look a little bit different and collecting pins as well as patches can be fun! You can start a collection and get some vintage ones or from online stores or even find unique ones when you go away on vacation! You can make that old jean jacket look new and fresh again!


As previously mentioned, I purchased all my pins from Urban Planet but you can find some great ones on Etsy or at Urban Outfitters! I am just starting my collection and plan on building it gradually!

Tip: Rock your new personalized jean jacket with a bright, fun lip colour to really showcase your personality!

Collective Haul:

Until next time,

STAY CLASSY

Berrz

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Monday, January 2, 2017

December Empties | 2016

Hey everyone! I can't believe that it is 2017! I hope that you had fun ringing in the New Year whichever way you chose to do so in! I am sharing with you all of the products that I have used up in December and as mentioned in my November Empties post, I am showing photos based on which category that they fall in. Next empties post, I plan on doing an overview of all the products and then breaking it up into categories like I did for this post. 


Face
Sephora Sleeping Mask in Algae - I do have an entire dedicated blog post to this specific product where I go into more detail. I really enjoyed the light scent of this mask and it made my skin soft as well as radiant in the morning! I was able to use the mask for 11 days in total.

Hands
Soap & Glory Hand Food Hydrating Hand Cream (50 ml/1.69 US fl oz) - I purchased this when I went shopping in Buffalo and I featured it in a haul. I loved the smell of this product and even some of my male friends used this hand cream as well! It is formulated with: Shea Butter, Macadamia Oil and Marshmallow! It is great to toss in your purse and it is very inexpensive! I purchased mine at ULTA for $4 USD and I definitely need to go back to purchase a larger size. Update: I just recently found it at Shoppers Drug Mart!

Body
Johnson’s Baby Wash in Honey Apple - I have gone through several of these in the past and nothing makes my skin more smooth than these baby washes! I swear by them and they are very affordable! The Honey Apple scent is by far one of my favourites that Johnson’s offers!


Bath & Body Works 
Bath & Body Works Deep Cleansing Hand Soap in Marshmallow Pumpkin Latte - I adore this scent and have the matching Pocket Bag that I featured in my Fall Haul. It is a perfect Fall scent and I can’t get enough of it! 

Bath & Body Works Gentle Foaming Hand Soap in Wicked Plum - I actually featured this item in my October Favourites video. There is a light, pleasant scent to this hand soap and I just loved the Halloween inspired label on the front, as well as the black pump!  

Bath & Body Works Scentportable in Marshmallow Pumpkin Latte - This is a great fall/winter scent! I did feature it in my Fall Haul video! I would definitely recommend purchasing this scent to put in your car around the holidays!

Bath & Body Works Scentportable in Leaves - When I first smelled this scent, I smelled a hint of cinnamon. I really enjoy it and it smells great in the car! 



Food/Beverages
Teekanne Elderflower Lemon Herbal Tea - I had a hard time finding Elderflower tea. I found some loose tea tea on Amazon but I wanted to be able to find it in-stores. I went to my local Polish store and found this box there for only a few dollars. Elderflower is great for many things but I mainly bought it to help my inflammation go down as well as to help my allergies. I have an entire blog post dedicated to this lovely Elderflower Tea! 

Other/Miscellaneous
Johnson’s Baby Shampoo (592 ml) - I have been using this product for many years now to clean my makeup brushes. It serves its purpose and is very gentle on my makeup brushes as well as my makeup sponges. I have an entire video where I compare three different brush cleaners! 

Samples/Promo

Hair
Dove Advanced Hair Series Regenerative Nourishment Shampoo, Conditioner & Serum - I received this in my Fall SampleSource Box and I have been using these products for a little while now. I enjoyed using them and these tubes are great to travel with! I love the scent of each one and I really liked using them in the shower! The serum was decent but it is not one of my favourites unfortunately. This line is for people with damaged and over-processed hair which I do not have therefore, someone with either issue could benefit from this line much more than I could!

Makeup
The Estee Edit by Estee Lauder Pore Vanishing Stick - I keep getting these as samples for some reason and I like the concept behind it, it is just hard to use as a sample because it crumbles. It does blur out my pores and evens out my skin tone. I still like the Pore-fessional by Benefit more but it all comes down the personal preference! 

COVERGIRL TRUBlend Foundation Sampler - I received this in a goodie bag at Walgreens when I was in New York and this is a great concept! You are able to see which shade best matches your skin tone. Although I already had the full sized version bottle when I received this, I still used it and right now, I feel like m3 would be a better match for me! I wouldn't have known this without consulting the sample pack!


Face
Sephora Sleeping Mask in Rose - I included this Sephora Sleeping Mask in this category because I did receive it free in my Sephora Mystery Bag. It has a very light scent and it was very moisturizing on my skin! 

Peter Thomas Roth Cucumber Gel Mask (15 ml or 0.5 fl oz) - I received this in the ‘Hall of Fame Kit’ by Peter Thomas Roth that is available on the Sephora web site. I did enjoy using this mask and it made my skin very soft afterwards. I thought that it would feel gooey and sticky on my face but it didn't feel like either. I still have a larger size to go through of this mask from their other kit!

Boscia Tsubaki Cleansing Oil-Gel - I received this as one of my 3 free samples that I was able to choose on the Sephora web site. Boscia is a Japanese brand and Tsubaki is reference to camellia flowers. There is a rather strong scent to this cleansing oil-gel that may take some getting used to but overall, it removed my full face of makeup very well! I went in with a makeup wipe afterwards, and there wasn’t too much leftover on the wipe! Just make sure to work the product into your skin in circular motions for best results! Overall, I was impressed and didn’t know much about this product beforehand! 

Clinique Pep-Start Eye Cream (3 ml) - This was another item that I received in my Sephora Mystery Bag. This little tube lasted me quite a long time when using it both day and night. I loved the orange packaging but this eye cream didn’t WOW me. I enjoyed using it but I found it to be like the other eye creams that I have used in the past and it didn't stand out from the rest.

GLAMGLOW YOUTHMUD Tinglexfoliate Treatment - I received this as a sample from Sephora. I really enjoyed using it and that is why I purchased the larger sized version of this particular product at the Estee Lauder Makeup Sale that I attended this month. This is great for all skin types for both men and women! It is Paraben Free, Vegan and it claims to be Natural. Some of the ingredients include: Volcanic Rock, French Sea Clay and Active Green Tea Leaf. There is a slight tingling sensation when the mask is applied and it is recommended to remove the mask in circular motions with water to ensure that your skin is being exfoliated. I also appreciated the fact that it dried very quickly once it was applied onto my skin! 

GLAMGLOW GRAVITYMUD Firming Treatment - This mask includes TeaOxi Complex with Licorice as well as Marshmallow Leaf. It claims to: firm, lift, tighten and tone. This is a firming mask and it is advised that you leave it on for 20-30 minutes. It also states on the packaging that it will change colour as it dries. It is a peel-off mask and any excess product on your face needs to be washed off with warm water. It has a pearlized finish to the mask when you first put it on and it smells very unique but don’t get me wrong, the smell is very pleasant. I left my mask on for 30 minutes. This was honestly one of the best, if not, the best peel off mask that I have ever used! I was not messy at all to peel if off my skin, I avoided my hairline as well as my eyebrows like the packaging recommended. My skin felt softer and look more radiant after I washed the very little that was left on my face with warm water. I was extremely impressed and I am highly considering purchasing the full-sized version when I use up all of my other GLAMGLOW masks!  

Nivea 3-in-1 Refreshing Cleansing Wipes (7 Wipes) - I received these free at a convention in a tote bag. These claim to be for normal skin and you can use it on your: eyes, lips as well as face. There is Nivea lotion infused in these as well as Vitamin E. These are marketed as being moisturizing and claim to be able to take-off even waterproof makeup. My Urban Decay All Nighter Foundation is waterproof and it took that off no problem. I don’t wear waterproof mascara therefore I cannot comment on that. These definitely smell like a typical Nivea cream or lotion which I really appreciated because that means that the brand is consistent with the scents as well as the quality of their products. I enjoyed using these cleansing wipes and there was a label for ‘eyelash care’ on the packaging. I found that it was very gentle on my eyes to remove makeup and I did not have to rub too hard to remove my eye makeup.

ELF Makeup Remover Cleansing Cloths (20 Pre-moistened Cloths) - This came free with my order as it was a promotional offer. I did enjoy using this cleansing cloths and they did a great job at removing my makeup. I find the size of them to be perfect and they do not tear apart while using them. More importantly, these cleansing cloths do not pull or tug at your skin when removing your makeup and they are very gentle around the eye area. They are not among some of my favourite but I would definitely purchase them in the future! 


Fragrance
Gucci Bamboo - This Eau De Parfum is ‘inspired by the captivating power of contrast.’ It is both sensual as well as powerful. The notes include: Italian Bergamot, Casablanca Lily, Ylang Ylang and Comoros Sandalwood. I can see why people enjoy wearing this scent so much but on me and with my body chemistry, I found it just to be mediocre. Someone with different body chemistry than me will probably enjoy using this scent a lot more than I did. It isn’t bad by any means though. 

Miu Miu Eau De Parfum - I am honestly not too familiar with this brand, but I know that they have a particular pair of glasses that look amazing on different face shapes! I digress, I have taken this directly off of the Sephora web site, “The soft, fresh, ingénue scent is set against a deep earth-toned background: the wood and pepper of akigalawood, an extract of patchouli. The akigalawood adds a rich, brooding mystery to the subtle sparkle of the floral.” Also on the Sephora web site was many negative reviews and some even said that this smelt of a strong floral scent. I got my mom to smell the perfume when I was wearing it and she said that it smelled of strong pepper. I had only applied one spritz and let me tell you that a little bit goes a long way! I was not able to finish this fragrance as it does not work well on my body chemistry. 

Si Eau De Parfum by Giorgio Armani - I honestly didn't expect this perfume to smell as good as it does! It smells incredible, is not too floral and smells more on the warm side which is exactly how I like my perfumes! There are notes of: Pear, Freesia and Amber Wood. I am debating picking up a full sized bottle of this fragrance right now actually!


Food
KIND Bar in Almond & Coconut - A coworker of mine gave me this bar to try-out and I absolutely love it! You can really taste the coconut which I appreciate because a lot of bars claim to have coconut in them but I can’t even taste it most of the time! This makes for a great snack and KIND uses natural ingredients. I actually like this flavour more than the Peanut Butter & Dark Chocolate bar that I tried a couple months ago which was featured in my October Empties!  

Orville Redenbacher’s Caramel & White Cheddar Gourmet Popcorn - I featured this food product in my December Favourites Video and I also have an entire dedicated blog post to this fabulous, decadent popcorn. They use premium ingredients that really do make a difference in the taste and I absolutely love almost anything White Cheddar so this was calling my name!

Teeth
Arm & Hammer Truly Radiant Fluoride AntiCavity Toothpaste (x3) - I received a few samples of this product, one which was featured in my Fall SampleSource Box. I thoroughly did enjoy using this toothpaste and it made my teeth feel clean! My breath was minty fresh which came from the ‘Clean Mint’ flavour. I am currently bored using my usual Crest Toothpaste that I feature in many of my empties blog posts therefore, I may consider making this my new go-to toothpaste!

Until next time,

STAY CLASSY

Berrz

FTC: This blog post is not sponsored and all opinions are my own. I purchased all of these products unless they are in the Samples/Promo category. Some links are affiliate. 

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Sunday, January 1, 2017

The Body Shop's Wonderblur Product Review

Hey everyone! I placed a rather large order from The Body Shop a few weeks ago when they were having their Cyber Monday Sale and almost everything on their web site was 50% off. I recently posted my Collective Haul Video where I showed this beauty product. 



Drops of Youth Line & Price Point
Wonderblur is a face primer from their Drops of Youth line. I have tried the Bouncy Sleeping Mask, their Youth Cream and the Youth Concentrate Serum in the past. I did enjoy using all three of the products but I specifically bought the Wonderblur for $12.50 CAD on sale because it was half price. 

Product Claims
- A lightweight formula
- Instantly smoothes skin texture
- Visibly reducing fine lines and pores
- Leaving an even, flawless finish
- 12-hour hydration



Size & How To Use
You are getting 30 ml or 1.0 fl oz of product inside a squeezable tube and that was the only size that I could find on their web site. You want to apply the Wonderblur face primer after your moisturizer and before you apply your makeup to either your target areas or all over your face. You want to use a little bit and not too much because if you use too much, your makeup won't glide on as smoothly. 



Texture & Consistency
It is definitely more thick than other face primers that I have used in the past. You may have to take some time and not rush to apply this primer to your face. Just because it may look thick coming out of the tube, keep in mind that it is not heavy after all, this is marketed as a lightweight primer.



Wonderblur vs. Benefit's Porefessional
You are getting 0.75 fl oz or 21 g of product from the Porefessional and it retails for $39 CAD.  You are actually getting more from the Wonderblur as it contains 1.0 fl oz and I purchased mine for $12.50 CAD. Benefit's face primer glides right on my face and the formula is oil-free, silky as well as lightweight. It contains vitamin E which helps protect the skin from free radicals. The Wonderblur face primer is formulated with Edelweiss stem cells and is enriched with Community Trade Babassu Oil. It is a more thick formula and is a totally different consistency than Benefit's Porefessional. 

Overall Thoughts
I have very oily skin in general and no product will help get rid of my oils, but this did help me not get as greasy as quickly as I normally do. It blends into the skin effortlessly and my my skin feel very soft when it was completely rubbed in. As previously mentioned, the Wonderblur was a fraction of the cost of my Porefessional from Benefit. This is a greater cheaper alternative but I still do love the Porefessional! 

Until next time,

STAY CLASSY

Berrz

FTC: This blog post is not sponsored, I purchased this product myself and all opinions are my own. Some links are affiliate. 

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Uber - Get your first ride FREE using promo code: amandab9033ue
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