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Is The Wet N Wild Bare Focus Tinted Hydrator Worth the Hype?

Wet N Wild Bare Focus Tinted Hydrator | lookingjoligood.blog

Are you familiar with all the buzz surrounding the Wet n Wild Beauty Bare Focus Tinted Hydrator? Initially, I had doubts, but considering its affordable price of only $5 USD, I thought it was worth giving it a go.

Let me tell you, the hype is real! I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed using this product.

The formula is lightweight yet highly effective. During my initial application, I accidentally used too much because I underestimated its potency. It works perfectly if you prefer a more subtle look, but it can easily be built up to provide closer to a medium coverage as well.

I must note that it’s not the most long-lasting formula. Typically, I get about 6 hours of wear before it starts to break up. If I have the opportunity to freshen up in the middle of the day, I can stretch it to around 8 hours. However, by the 12-hour mark, it tends to break down significantly and doesn’t look very good at all.

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I have tried both the shades Porcelain and Fair. They are quite similar, with Porcelain having a more pink undertone, while Fair leans towards a brown/yellow undertone. One thing to keep in mind is that both the Porcelain and Fair tended to oxidize quite a bit.

Considering its price point, this product absolutely lives up to the hype! Also, Wet n Wild products are Cruelty-Free, Vegan, and not tested on animals. There are 11 different shades available.

The Wet n Wild Beauty Bare Focus Tinted Hydrator has generated a lot of excitement, and for good reason. How about you? Have you tried it? What do you think?

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Tip Tuesday #108: An Avoidable Makeup Mistake

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Here’s another tip for Tip Tuesday:

Today’s tip is about A Makeup Mistake When Applying Foundation:

When applied correctly, makeup can give you an instant confidence boost, but when not done right it can also be a quick way to make you feel like wearing it was a big mistake.

Being the base, the foundation of your makeup, it is very important to get it right. The formula and color of foundation you choose can make all the difference.

Here are the previous Foundation Tips we have discussed

1: Properly prepare your skin

2: Choose the correct formula

3: Blend your foundation down past your jawline

4: Set your foundation correctly.

5: Change your foundation formula along with the changing seasons.

6: Apply your foundation before your concealer

Today’s Tip is Blend and blend and blend some more!

Makeup is more than just throwing on some color here or there.  It is not just about putting on foundation, concealer, blush, and eyeshadow. Even if you are going for a natural look and you are using neutral shades, it is going to look unnatural if you don’t blend your makeup properly.

The key to natural-looking makeup is blending. Makeup that isn’t blended well can end up looking like a clown mask instead of an enhancement to your beautiful face. Invest in a few good brushes, and practice blending your makeup.

luxie brushes Boxy Charm November 2017 Sweater Weather | lookingjoligood.blog

If you make this foundation faux pas, don’t be too hard on yourself, we all make mistakes. 😉

Let me know if you try it out and what you think! If you are enjoying these tips every Tuesday you can check them all out by clicking HERE.

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Tip Tuesday #107: Tips for Makeup Organization

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Here’s another tip for Tip Tuesday:

Today’s tip Never organizes what you can discard.

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In the last few years, I have chosen a word for the year. This year I have chosen “Intentional.”

I want to be intentional in the things I do and in the things I have around me.

I have a nice house, but it has no storage space! I recently read an article about getting organized. It said when trying to get organized ask yourself these questions about any of the items I am keeping, donating, or tossing?

1. Does this serve a purpose?
2. Is it useful and in working order?
3. Have I used it in the last year?
4. It is the only item that we have that serves this purpose?
5. Would I buy it again today?

If the answer is “No” then I need to get rid of it.

Today’s tip is a bit different than my usual makeup tips but you can apply these 5 questions when organizing your makeup and beauty collection.

Let me know if you try it out and what you think! If you are enjoying these tips every Tuesday you can check them all out by clicking HERE.

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Tip Tuesday #106: Avoidable Foundation Makeup Mistake

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Here’s another tip for Tip Tuesday:

Today’s tip is about A Makeup Mistake When Applying Foundation:

When applied correctly, makeup can give you an instant confidence boost, but when not done right it can also be a quick way to make you feel like wearing it was a big mistake.

Being the base, the foundation of your makeup, it is very important to get it right. The formula and color of foundation you choose can make all the difference.

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Here are the previous Foundation Tips we have discussed

1: Properly prepare your skin

2: Choose the correct formula

3: Blend your foundation down past your jawline

4: Set your foundation correctly.

Todays’s tip is: Change your foundation formula along with the changing seasons.

Just because your go-to formula works great in the spring and winter doesn’t mean it’ll be as effective during the heat of the summer. Not all foundations perform the same way during different weather conditions.

While you might find that the formula of a hydrating tinted moisturizer is exactly what your skin needs for the dry winter months, whereas switching to a powder or matte formula might work better for your skin during those sweaty months of the summer.

Some of my favorite foundation formula variations are the L’Oreal Paris True Match Mineral Foundation and Almay Smart Shade Skintone Matching Makeup

Almay Smart Shade foundation | lookingjoligood.blog

If you make this foundation faux pas, don’t be too hard on yourself, we all make mistakes. 😉

Let me know if you try it out and what you think! If you are enjoying these tips every Tuesday you can check them all out by clicking HERE.

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Tip Tuesday #105: Preventing Foundation Makeup Mistakes

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Here’s another tip for Tip Tuesday:

Today’s tip is about A Makeup Mistake When Applying Foundation:

When applied correctly, makeup can give you an instant confidence boost, but when not done right it can also be a quick way to make you feel like wearing it was a big mistake.

Being the base, the foundation of your makeup, it is very important to get it right. The formula and color of foundation you choose can make all the difference.

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Foundation Tip 4: Set your foundation correctly.

If you want your foundation to last all day you have to set it! Choose the right products to finish up your foundation application to make it look fresher and last longer.

Use a loose face powder to set your foundation.  If you are afraid of changing the color of your foundation try a translucent shade of powder.

My favorite setting powder is the Maybelline Fit Me Loose Finishing Powder and the Coty Airspun Loose Face Powder.

Loose Face Powder | lookingjoligood.blog

 

Use a light hand when applying a setting or finishing powder.  Prevent your skin from appearing dry and powdery by tapping off your brush before applying the powder.  It is always easier to build up and add more than it is to remove and blend out if you have applied too much. Also, if you apply too much the powder may settle into lines making you look older than you are.  A facial spray or makeup setting mist works great to set the foundation and setting powder.

Any long-time reader of Looking Joli Good knows that I love the Mario Badescu facial sprays.

MARIO BADESCU Facial Spray with Aloe, Cucumber and Green Tea | lookingjoligood.blog

If you make this foundation faux pas, don’t be too hard on yourself, we all make mistakes. 😉

Let me know if you try it out and what you think! If you are enjoying these tips every Tuesday you can check them all out by clicking HERE.

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Tip Tuesday #104: Foundation Makeup Mistakes to Avoid

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Here’s another tip for Tip Tuesday:

Today’s tip is about A Makeup Mistake When Applying Foundation:

When applied correctly, makeup can give you an instant confidence boost, but when not done right it can also be a quick way to make you feel like wearing it was a big mistake.

Being the base, the foundation of your makeup, it is very important to get it right. The formula and color of foundation you choose can make all the difference.

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Foundation Tip 3: Blend your foundation down past your jawline

Everyone has a different shade of skin: fair, medium, deep, deep dark, with different undertones: cool, warm, neutral.  We are all different and need different formulas and shades to make our makeup look great.

We’ve all seen the color contrast when someone’s face doesn’t match their neck. I don’t know about you, but I don’t want to look as if I’m wearing a mask!  Be sure to always blend your foundation down past your jawline.  It’s a simple tip that makes a big difference when done correctly.

When washing your makeup off, don’t forget to clean your neck as well!

Don’t be too hard on yourself, we all make mistakes. 😉

Let me know if you try it out and what you think! If you are enjoying these tips every Tuesday you can check them all out by clicking HERE.

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Tip Tuesday #103: Preventing Foundation Makeup Mistakes

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Here’s another tip for Tip Tuesday:

Today’s tip is about A Makeup Mistake When Applying Foundation:

When applied correctly, makeup can give you an instant confidence boost, but when not done right it can also be a quick way to make you feel like wearing it was a big mistake.

Being the base, the foundation of your makeup, it is very important to get it right. The formula and color of foundation you choose can make all the difference.

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Foundation Tip2: Choose the correct formula

Everyone has a different type of skin. oily, dry, normal, combo, adult acne, teen acne.  We are all different and need different formulas to make our makeup look fierce. Don’t forget to take your skin type into consideration when selecting your foundation.

If you’re on the oilier side,  you want to choose a water-based foundation. Is your skin dry? Matte foundations are not for you,  they will only make your skin look even dryer.

If you make this mistake, don’t be too hard on yourself, we all make mistakes. 😉

Let me know if you try it out and what you think! If you are enjoying these tips every Tuesday you can check them all out by clicking HERE.

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Tip Tuesdays Are BACK! Tip #102: Starting with a Good Foundation

Tip Tuesdays are Back!

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Here’s another tip for Tip Tuesday:

Today’s tip is about A Makeup Mistake When Applying Foundation:

When applied correctly, makeup can give you an instant confidence boost, but when not done right it can also be a quick way to make you feel like wearing it was a big mistake!

Being the base, the foundation of your makeup, it is very important to get it right. The formula and color of foundation you choose can make all the difference.  But there are some important things that need to happen before the foundation is even applied.

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Foundation Tip 1: Properly prepare your skin

Whether your skin is normal, oily, dry, acne prone or a combo of all of them, you must properly prepare your skin before you put any makeup on.

First, wash and tone your face:

My favorite toner is Mario Badescu Facial Spray
As well as the Trader Joes Rose Water Facial Toner

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Second, apply serums and facial oils

One serum that I have recently added to my skincare routine is rosehip oil. This one from Skincare is a great oil that doesn’t cost a lot. A 4 oz bottle costs around $15.  I purchased mine on Amazon, but you can also order it directly from the Radha website.

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Some of my favorite serums are from Asterwood NaturalsAsterwood Naturals | lookingjoligood.blog

I have noticed that using this hyaluronic moisture boost serum from Trader Joes has made a big difference in the look and feel of my skin. This is my fourth bottle and I am about to need to get another one.

hyaluronic moisture boost serum from Trader Joes | lookingjoligood.blog

Thirdly, whether your skin is dry or super oily, you have got to moisturize!

My current favorite day cream is the Pacifica Beauty Coconut Probiotic Water Rehab Cream. I’ve been using it for about 6 months now. As soon as I finish one tube I get another one! That says a lot considering how many other day creams I already have. It is good for all skin types, it’s #vegan as well as #crueltyfree.

Pacifica Coconut Probiotic Water Rehab Cream | lookingjoligood.blog

Lastly, don’t forget to exfoliate!  Your skin will be healthier and look smoother. You can read all about why exfoliating is important in a previous Tip Tuesday by clicking HERE.

Dr Brandt Boxy Charm October 2017 Spellbound | lookingjoligood.blog

My all-time favorite exfoliator is the Dr. Brandt Skincare PoreDermabrasion Pore Perfecting Exfoliator.  A 2 oz tube of this exfoliator is $58 at Sephora as well as on the Dr. Brandt’s website, in my opinion, it is worth every penny.

Follow these few steps and you will have a beautiful face to put your foundation on.  Eventually, you might even find that you hardly need to use any foundation at all anymore.

 

Let me know if you try it out and what you think! If you are enjoying these tips every Tuesday you can check them all out by clicking HERE.

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What’s New At Sephora: Fenty, TooFaced, Sephora Favorites!

Goodbye Summer…Hello, Fall…

With the change in the seasons comes lots of new releases!  I love to look at all the new makeup available at Sephora!

There has been a lot of buzz around the new Fenty beauty line.

One of the most praised products is the long-wear foundation available in 40 shades.  A 1.08 oz bottle is $34.

A soft matte, long-wear foundation with buildable, medium to full coverage, in a boundary-breaking range of shades.”  

Click HERE to check it out at the Sephora website.

FENTY BEAUTY BY RIHANNA Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation assorted | lookingjoligood.blog

 

Another launch creating a lot of buzz is the TOO FACED Just Peachy collection.  

The packaging is stunning!  The thought and details that went into the creation of each design is amazing.  This Sweetie Pie Bronzer ($30 USD) is so cute, I think that I wouldn’t want to use it because the design is so well thought out!

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Look at the details in the Peach My Cheeks Blush, Peach Kiss Moisture Matte Long Wear Lipstick, and the Bronzed Peach!  

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While all of the products in the new Peaches and Cream launch look great the one that caught my eye the most is the Velvet Matte Eye Shadow Palette, of course, since eyeshadow is my favorite. –

TOO FACED Just Peachy Velvet Matte Eye Shadow Palette – Peaches and Cream Collection |lookingjoligood.blog

“Just Peachy Mattes is infused with refreshing peach and sweet fig cream in our exclusive modern comfort matte formula for intense color payoff that’s beyond blendable. Create endless looks with 12 matte shades of warm peaches, buttery creams, and rich browns that smell and feel oh so good.” You can find the Velvet Matte Eye Shadow Palette by clicking HERE.

When talking about new releases at Sephora I cannot fail to mention the Sephora Favorites!

If you have been reading my blog for any amount of time, you know that I  love to try out samples!  These sets are a sample lovers dream!  Priced between $24-$75 these sets are a great way to try out some really great products at a great price!

The set that looks the best to me is the Superstars Everyday Must Haves

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“A multi-branded sampler set of beauty’s most coveted all-stars with three full-size and 10 deluxe-size products. 

This set contains: 
– 0.003 oz/ 0.085 g Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz in Medium Brown 
beautyblender® The Original beautyblender® 
– 0.1 oz/ 3 g Benefit Hoola Bronzer 
– 0.03 oz/ 0.9 g Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Cream Shadow Stick in Golden Pink 
– 0.19 oz/ 5.4 g Kat Von D Beauty Lock-It Setting Powder 
– 0.035 oz/ 1 g MAKE UP FOR EVER Ultra HD Microfinishing Loose Powder 
– 0.01 oz/ 0.37 g Marc Jacobs Beauty Highliner Gel Eye Crayon in Blacquer 
– 0.06 oz/ 1.8 g Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Cruella 
– 0.5 oz/ 15 mL Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer 
– 0.13 oz/ 4 mL tarte™ lights, camera, lashes™ 4-in-1 mascara in black 
– 0.08 oz/ 2.3 mL Too Faced Melted Matte Liquified Long Wear Matte Lipstick in Sell Out 
– 1 oz/ 30 mL Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray 
– 0.08 oz/ 2.5 mL Yves Saint Laurent Touche Èclat Radiant Touch in 2 Luminous Ivory”

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Another set that I think is a really great deal is the Sephora Favorites Skin Wonderland set. Skin care is so important!  If your skin looks great your makeup will look great!  This set has 13 products and costs $68 USD.

“A 13-piece set curated with products for visibly radiant skin from head to toe.

This set contains:

– 0.16 fl oz/ 5 mL AMOREPACIFIC The Essential Creme Fluid 
– 0.338 fl oz/ 10 mL boscia® Porefecting White Charcoal Mattifying Treatment Primer
– 0.74 fl oz/ 22 mL Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel (one set of 5 skincare treatments)
– 0.5 fl oz/ 15 mL Drunk Elephant Lala Retro Whipped Cream
– 1.7 fl oz/ 50 mL First Aid Beauty® Hello FAB Coconut Skin Smoothie Priming Moisturizer
– 1.52 oz/ 40 g Foreo LUNA™ Play
– 1 fl oz/ 30 mL fresh Umbrian Clay Purifying Mask
– 0.338 oz/ 10 g IT COSMETICS Bye Bye Makeup™ 3-in-1 Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm
– 2 fl oz/ 59 mL Josie Maran Whipped Argan Oil Body Butter in Vanilla Apricot 
– 0.5 fl oz/ 15 mL Kate Somerville® ExfoliKate® Intensive Exfoliating Treatment
– 0.25 fl oz/ 7 mL OLEHENRIKSEN Truth Serum®
– 0.3 oz/ 8 g SUNDAY RILEY C.E.O. C + E antiOXIDANT Protect + Repair Moisturizer
– 0.08 oz/ 2.5 g tarte Maracuja C-Brighter™ Eye Treatment

What about you? Are there any new products at Sephora that you are excited about? Let me know in the comments!

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Tip Tuesday #13

Tip Tuesday Make up tips and tricks every Tuesday | lookingjoligood.wordpress.comHere is another tip for Tip Tuesdays…

When it comes to face makeup, no one wants to have a cake face!!!  Let’s be honest, sometimes it happens despite the best efforts!  This weeks tip can help to cut down on mid day makeup cake up.

When I want to keep my face looking fresh throughout the day I will reapply some loose face powder.  To prevent the powder from becoming cakey on my face, I always blot off the excess oil first.  Doing this simple step will prevent the powder from sticking and clumping to the oil and instead will give you the fresh face you are looking for.

You don’t need special blotting papers or sponges! I find that gently pressing a paper napkin or paper towel to my more oily areas does the trick perfectly.  One of the best paper napkins to use for oil absorption comes from Starbucks!  Those little brown paper napkins do the trick perfectly!  Whenever I am there I grab a handful for my purse.

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Let me know what you think if you try it out!

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