LOTD/Cover FX Cream Foundation Review

Hello Gems and Jewels!!! Today's post is gonna serve two purposes, I will be reviewing the Cover FX cream foundation as well as showing you a look that I did with it.  Let me say that I think that this is one of the most slept on makeup brands that are out there and I think this is due largely in part to the packaging.  Unlike most other brands, the packaging is very simple and until recently it looked like something that you might find in the dollar store.  Now, the packaging remains simple but has a had a slight adjustment in packaging and formulation.  Cover FX has a bit of an interesting history, it was founded by makeup artist Lee Graff and former M.A.C employees.  It was originally created to help men and women with skin conditions to hide their flaws while offering therapeutic benefits and matching their skin tones.  The brand is also free of the 5 inflammatory ingredients that most other have; parabens, fragrance, gluten, mineral oil and talc.  Cover FX is definitely a a full coverage foundation that comes in 25 shades that helps you find a match based on your skin's undertones.  They do live up to providing full coverage and will be great for those with problem skin or scars and discoloration however, the look is not natural and as a consumer of a product such as this, I don't have that expectation but it is a selling point that they are proud of.

Pros:
Cover FX offers a moderate to full coverage line of makeup for those of us who like to use a full coverage foundation when applying makeup.  The foundation also contains an SPF.  I have to say that I can see how Cover FX markets that their products a good for sensitive skin because the cream foundation goes on very creamy also like a tinted moisturizer but without a horrible scent.  I was able to get a very even canvas when I applied it and I absolutely loved the coverage of the concealer.  While wearing the cream foundation for several hours, I didn't get any irritation at all but I did get oily even after I applied their mattifying primer.  My skin looked great and felt very hydrated but going outside was the true test.  I was surprised that the foundation held well during such a humid day.  Although my walk outside was quick, I can imagine that prolonged exposure to heat and humidity will require lots of powdering during the day.

Cons:
If you are looking for something that appears natural, this is not the foundation for you.  Also for my oily gems and jewels, this may not be the foundation for you unless you have skin issues that you would like to cover.  However, I would suggest that you do try it even if you do have oily skin as it can be powdered down to a very beautiful finish.  The product is limited in that it has only 25 shades and they don't have a comprehensive line of shadows, mascara or lipsticks or glosses but they have mastered full coverage cream foundation, powders and primers.  Another con is that Cover FX is slightly more expensive than the other brands but it is a great alternative to the higher end brands that give you the same amount of coverage.  I will say that I could feel the makeup on and that is a slight con for me but my skin did not feel clogged at any point.  Overall I love this foundation because it is full coverage but I am curious about how it will stand up during the humid summer months.  The cream foundation retails for $42.00.

Makeup For Ever Pro Finish Multi-Use Powder Foundation Review

Hello Gems and Jewels!! It is no secret that I love MUFE and this product makes me love the brand even more.  Today I will be reviewing the Makeup For Ever Pro Finish Foundation.  I actually previewed foundation a few months before it hit the store because QVC offered a limited color range before it was introduced to Sephora.  I have to say that I am thoroughly impressed with this foundation and I think that this will easily be my "go to" foundation for the summer.

MUFE Pro Finish Multi-Use Powder is a sheer to full coverage matte foundation that can be applied wet or dry for a very buildable, customized finish and without ruining the foundation. This powder goes on extremely smooth and even so much so that it doesn't feel like you're applying makeup although the finish is flawless.  If you desire a sheer finish, this can be easily achieved by dampening the sponge and evenly pick up the amount of product you would like to put on your face.  It also doesn't leave a cakey or dry look once it is applied and it happens to control oil pretty well.

So my recommendation is that if you are looking for a foundation to transition to for the summer and you can afford to splurge on a good quality product, then this is a must try.  Like most people, I tend to get very oily in the summertime so it is refreshing to find a powder foundation that has great coverage as well as help control oily skin.  Now I have to say that I am slightly concerned on how this foundation will do on dry skin but I don't think that it is anything that a good moisturizer can't handle.  MUFE Pro Finish Multi-Use Powder foundation is also formulated without parabens so that makes it even better! Let me know what you think about it if you have tried it.

Make Up For Ever Pro Finish Multi-Use Foundation Powder

Chic Week Sephora Haul!!!

Hello Gems and Jewels!! Although I am way, way behind on posting my haul from Chic Week at Sephora, I thoroughly enjoyed using my 15% off discount several times during the 11 days that it was valid.  I managed to pick up a few new items including, the Makeup Forever Technicolor Palette (which features a two-step tutorial and comes with brushes), Nars Radiant creamy concealer, Cover FX  Total Cover Cream Foundation, Cover FX concealer and Matte Setting Powder in light and medium.  I also restocked on some favorites which included another Beautyblender sponge, Nars Bronzing Powder in "Laguna", Nars Illuminator in "Copacabana" as well as a few new Sephora brand eyeshadows in "Rolling in the Grass" and "Walking in the Sand".  I will be doing a look/review on the Cover FX and the MUFE Technicolor palette.  Thanks for reading loves!