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Covergirl Flourish by Lash Blast-Review

September 21, 2018 Stephanie Sue

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Hello there! Recently I’ve been on a mascara kick (if you haven’t noticed LOL). So, I’ve tried a few mascaras, some are new releases, and some are just new to me. If you love trying new makeup products or you’re on the hunt for a good drugstore mascara, then this post is perfect for you. Today, I’m going to tell you my impression of the (fairly) new Covergirl Flourish by Lash Blast mascara.

Sweep on COVERGIRL’s Flourish by Lash Blast mascara to treat lashes to lush ingredients including coconut, avocado and papaya oils. COVERGIRL’s Flourish by Lash Blast mascara helps lashes feel conditioned, builds volume and adds definition with every application!

Bought it for $9.49, in Very Black and non-waterproof formula (not dry, is quite wet). The wand is plastic, quite flexible with short (spiky) bristles at the top that gradually grow as you go down the wand. It separates and volumizes my lashes with only 2 coats, without looking clumpy. Even though is non-waterproof, I don’t end up looking like a panda with black all around my eyes.

First photo: no mascara
Second photo: with mascara

All I have left to tell you is that I actually like this mascara and have been using it for the past month. That’s it! (what a short post LOL). Let’s get the conversation started in the comment section: Which is your favorite mascara?

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Flourish by Lash Blast de Covergirl-Reseña

September 21, 2018 Stephanie Sue

¡Hola! Bienvenidos a otra reseña de un rímel (LOL). En los pasados meses he probado varios rímeles, de los cuales algunos son nuevos en el mercado y otros simplemente son nuevos para mí. Así que si les gusta probar nuevos productos de maquillaje o están buscando un buen rímel (económico), entonces esta entrada es perfecta para ustedes. Hoy les estaré hablando sobre el rímel Flourish by Lash Blast de Covergirl.

Extiende el rímel de COVERGIRL Flourish by Lash Blast para tratar las pestañas con exuberantes ingredientes, incluidos los aceites de coco, aguacate y papaya. El rímel de COVERGIRL Flourish by Lash Blast ayuda a las pestañas a sentirse acondicionadas, aumenta el volumen y agrega definición con cada aplicación.

La compré a $9.49, en el color Very Black (muy negro) y en la fórmula regular (no a prueba de agua). Esta fórmula no es seca, sino que es bastante húmeda y va secando poco a poco con el tiempo. La varita es plástica, flexible con cerdas pequeñas/cortas (puntiagudas) en la parte de arriba de la varita que van “creciendo” gradualmente. Este rímel separa y da volumen a mis pestañas con solo dos capas, sin lucir grumosas. Aunque la fórmula no es a prueba de agua, no me deja luciendo como un hermoso panda con todo el alrededor de los ojos negro.

Primera foto: no rímel
Segunda foto: con rímel

Todo lo que me queda decir es que me gusta este rímel y que lo he estado utilizando desde hace un mes. Eso es todo…que entrada tan corta (LOL). Comencemos una conversación en la sección de comentarios: ¿Cuál es su rímel favorito?

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New Colourpop Loves

September 14, 2018 Stephanie Sue

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Hello there! Colourpop recently released eyeshadows with a new formula, called the Jelly Much shadows. There are 8 shades that retail for $8 each.

Its unique water-based formula saturates the pigment for immediate intense color application. Super longwearing, it won’t crease, fade, or transfer; dries down to a powder finish with zero fall out.

I only bought one shade when they were released because I just wanted to try them. Thought I wouldn’t like this formula (I’m more of a powder shadow kind of girl) but to my surprise I love it. The shade I have is Bungalow, described as a “metallic vibrant peacock teal”. When I first used it, my sister said I had little mermaid eyelids (LOL).

For application, I first tried it with my fingers but switched to a brush for a more precise application (website says to use a brush). The formula has a weird feel to it but as stated on Colourpop’s website, it gives intense pigmentation and doesn’t crease or fade. I’ve had it on my lids and my lower lash line as a pop of color. It stayed put all day until I removed my makeup at night. I have hooded eyes and the shadow didn’t transfer anywhere. *Remember to leave the plastic lid on and screw shut tightly so it doesn’t get all dry.* There’s no need to say that I will be buying other shades because they’re beautiful and the formula is amazing.

Swatches: Bungalow (top); What’s your sign? (left); Scorpio Moon (right)

Jelly much on eyes; What’s your sign? on lips

Jelly much on eyes; Scorpio Moon on lips

First photo: Swatches;
Top photo: What’s your sign? on lips
Bottom photo: Scorpio Moon on lips

Another Colourpop product I’ve been loving is the Lux Lipstick, specifically the ones from Kathleen Lights Zodiac Collection. The retail for $7 each. I have both shades in the collection and I must say that I’m impressed with the formula. This are the first Lux Lipstick I try and I’m glad I did. The formula is creamy, but it won’t bleed out of the outer edge. The shade What’s your sign? fades beautifully but Scorpio Moon leaves a line on the outer edges of my lips. Also, if I put Scorpio Moon on and remove it, it leaves my lips stained (I confess it looks pretty). Overall, the shades are beautiful, the formula is amazing, and I NEED to buy more lipsticks in this formula.

What are your thoughts on these products?

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Nuevos amores de Colourpop

September 14, 2018 Stephanie Sue

¡Hola! Recientemente Colourpop desarrolló sombras para los ojos en una nueva fórmula llamada Jelly Much. Hay 8 colores y tienen un costo de $8 cada uno.

Su fórmula única a base de agua satura el pigmento para una aplicación de color intensa inmediata. De larga duración, no se arrugará, se desvanecerá ni se transferirá; se seca hasta un acabado en polvo sin residuos.

Solo compré un color cuando salieron a la venta porque simplemente quería probar la fórmula. No pensaba que me gustaría (siempre he preferido sombras en polvo) pero para mi sorpresa, me encanta esta fórmula. El color que tengo es Bungalow, es descrito en la página de Colourpop como el verde azulado del pavo real pero metálico y vibrante. La primera vez que lo utilicé mi hermana dijo que mi sombra se parecía a La Sirenita (LOL).

Para aplicar, primero utilicé mis dedos, pero cambié a una brocha para una aplicación más precisa (la página web indica que se use una brocha). La fórmula se siente rara al tacto, pero como dice Colourpop, tiene una pigmentación intensa y no desaparece ni se agrieta. Lo he tenido en mis párpados y en la línea inferior de las pestañas como un pop de color. Luego de aplicarlo, se queda en su sitio todo el día hasta que lo remuevo. No se transfiere de mis párpados al resto de mis ojos. *Importante recordar que se debe dejar la tapa plástica transparente y que se cierre bien para evitar que se seque.* Creo que no hay necesidad de decir que estaré comprando otros colores porque son hermosos y la fórmula es increíble.

Swatches: Bungalow (top); What’s your sign? (left); Scorpio Moon (right)

Jelly much on eyes; What’s your sign? on lips

Jelly much on eyes; Scorpio Moon on lips

First photo: Swatches;
Top photo: What’s your sign? on lips
Bottom photo: Scorpio Moon on lips

Otro producto de Colourpop que he descubierto recientemente (y que me encanta) es el Lux Lipstick, específicamente de la colección Zodiaco de Kathleen Lights. Tienen un costo de $7 cada uno. Tengo ambos colores de la colección y debo decir que estoy impresionada con la fórmula. Es cremosa y tiene una gran pigmentación. El color What’s your sign? se desvanece de una manera bonita pero Scorpio Moon deja una línea en el borde exterior de mis labios. Otra cosa, si aplico Scorpio Moon y lo remuevo, deja mis labios manchados (debo confesar que me gusta cómo se ve de esa manera). En general, los colores son hermosos, la fórmula es increíble y NECESITO comprar más lápices labiales en esta fórmula.

¿Qué opinan de estos productos?

Ipsy, Jewelry, Makeup, Non-beauty

Current Favorites

September 6, 2018 Stephanie Sue

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Hello there and welcome back! Today’s post is going to be about my favorites. For some of these products, there might already be a post about it with more details, so I’ll make sure to link them. As well as linking the products. Let’s begin!

Can you guess what is my first favorite? If you said L’oreal Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation, you’re right! This is my go-to foundation because it keeps me matte, has great coverage and looks great on the skin (details/wear-test here). Next products are from Colourpop, they are the primer and setting spray from the All Star collection (review here). The combined use of these two products help my makeup stay in place looking good for more time. Also, Colourpop’s No filter concealer is AMAZING! Is the only concealer I’ve been using for months now (review here).

Now let’s talk about eyeshadow palettes because if I have makeup on I NEED eyeshadow. For this topic, I only have two participants, the Dream St. palette from Kathleen Lights (Youtube channel here) collaboration with Colourpop and the Persona Identity palette. Whether I use them alone or in conjunction, these palettes have great pigmentation and are easy to use for me (who sucks at making cohesive makeup looks). Oh well, these are (basically) my life-savers when I don’t know what to do with my makeup.

Okay, those are my all-time favorite makeup products but there’s more. Now I want to tell you about more recent discoveries that have turn into favorites. The first is a combination of two mascaras that make my eyelashes look really good. These are the Covergirl Peacock Flare mascara and the Maybelline Lash Sensational Curvitude. Both in the waterproof formula, as I can’t do non-waterproof formula because Puerto Rico’s weather (sigh). One coat of each and my sad little lashes stop looking sad & little. As these combined lengthen, give volume and separate my lashes (not making them look all clumpy).

The next product is a bronzer, fact: I’ve never liked using bronzer (shocking, I know). But is just I didn’t get why use bronzer to give color to the face when you have blush. Anyway, I’ve recently discovered this Bettina Sun Splash Bronzing Powder in Light to Medium and my thoughts on the usage of bronzer have changed. I mean, it still isn’t a necessity in my makeup world, but I guess it helps things to look better. Although, I still think that if you’re a beginner in makeup, just start slow either with blush or bronzer because is easier and simple.

Lastly in the makeup category is a Smashbox Liquid Lipstick, thanks to Ipsy. In my July’s Ipsy bag (review here), I got a liquid lipstick in the shade Stepping Out. You should know that I’m up for that matte look, but I have never tried this formula before. The ones I’ve used, and love are Wet ‘n Wild Catsuits and the L’oreal Infallible Pro-Matte Liquid Lipstick. That’s another story (LOL), back to Smashbox. Since getting the liquid lipstick last month I’ve been using it nonstop, it has quickly become one of my favorite lip products. Not only because of the shade, but the formula feels good on the lips, not drying and lasts for a long time. Although I love it I consider that paying twenty-something dollars for a lip product is not a good price for me, is expensive. I just can’t justify it and for the time being I’ll stay with more affordable options.

Now that we’re done with the makeup (that was almost a full-face, LOL). I want to talk about my absolute favorite nail polish shades from KL polish. This actually is my favorite brand for nail polish and is the only one I’ve been using since it launched. KL polish is a cruelty-free, 12-free of toxic ingredients and has a creamy, long-wearing formula with amazing shades. The ones I love are Charmed, Mozart, Chloe, and That’s What She Said.

I’ve been obsessed with making beaded earrings and doing Sudoku (who else likes Sudoku?). Making beaded jewelry has always been a hobby but for the last few years I’ve been trying to create a business out of it. I’ll add a photo of my newest creations and link my Instagram, in case you want to check them out. As for doing Sudoku, I got into it like four years ago when I downloaded an app on my phone to stay entertained when waiting for my next class. Now I have the app and two books with 100 pages of Sudoku games with four difficulty levels (easy, medium, hard, and very hard).

Well, those are my current favorites and that’s all for today. Tell me about your favorites! Have you tried any of what I’ve been loving? Do I need to try any of your favorites? Let’s talk in the comment section *wink*.

Have a great day!

Ipsy, Makeup, Skincare

Ipsy Glam Bag Review-August 2018

August 30, 2018 Stephanie Sue

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Hey there! Welcome back to yet another Ipsy Glam Bag post. For those of you that don’t know what’s Ipsy, it is a monthly $10 subscription of 5 samples (makeup, skin care, hair care). The samples come inside a beautiful makeup bag that varies in style and color according to the theme of the month. The samples are chosen to cater your preferences as stated in a quiz taken when you subscribe. Want to know what I got? Well, keep reading then.

The first thing was the Cryo Activating Hydra Gel from 111SKIN. This moisturizer says to protect your skin, plump it up and look “lit-from-within”. Its gel formula is quickly absorbed by the skin and left my face feeling somewhat tacky. Have used it a few times and this moisturizer didn’t impressed me. I mean, it felt good on my skin, but it wasn’t out of this world.

Next, I got a Mineral Face SPF 30 Rosilliance BB+ Cream from COOLA in the shade Golden. This product is supposed to even out the skin tone and “brighten up dark spots”. Its formula is so sheer that it didn’t cover or even out anything. Also, left my skin feeling extra sticky and looking like an oil mess at the end of the day. As for helping with dark spots, I can’t really say if it does because I haven’t noticed anything.

Another makeup product was the Glow-To Highlighter from Ciaté London in Moondust. In the pan looks pinker than in the face (looks more silvery-white). It’s blendable and very shimmery. But has a lot of fallout (it’s powdery), it always leaves shimmery particles all over my face.

The last makeup product included in this bag is a Lipgasm Lipgloss from Trust Fund Beauty in the shade Text Me. It’s a peachy shade that look really shimmery, but it doesn’t have a sticky formula. I don’t use it much because of the glitter. Also, the smell and taste aren’t great.

Finally, we have the Instant Health Hair Treatment from the brand 12 Benefits. Is a cream-like product that has a great scent. This product basically says is going to leave your hair looking A-MA-ZING. Sadly, I didn’t feel it did that for me, it was fine but nothing miraculous. The product never made it through the sprayer, I had to unscrew the cap to get it out. That could be because it is a cream product, or the packaging was defective.

Overall, this month’s bag wasn’t my favorite. Most products didn’t work for me or they weren’t impressing enough. Let’s hope September’s bag makes up for it.

What did you guys get in you August bag? Did you like the products? Tell me all about it in the comment section. Talk later!

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Reseña Ipsy Glam Bag-Agosto 2018

August 30, 2018 Stephanie Sue

¡Hola! Bienvenidos a otra entrada sobre Ipsy. Para los que no conocen sobre Ipsy, es una suscripción mensual de $10 que trae 5 muestras de productos de maquillaje, cuidado para la piel o cabello. Estas muestras vienen en una hermosa bolsa para maquillaje que varía en color y estilo de acuerdo con el tema del mes. Quieren saber qué obtuve este mes? Sigan leyendo entonces.

El primer producto fue el gel hidratante Cryo Activating Hydra Gel de la marca 111SKIN. Este gel hidratante dice proteger la piel, rellenarla y hacer que luzca iluminada desde el interior. Esta fórmula en gel fue absorbida rápidamente por la piel y la dejó algo pegajosa. Lo he utilizado varias veces y no me ha impresionado. O sea, se sintió bien en la piel, pero no fue nada fuera de este mundo.

Luego, lacrema BB Mineral Face Rosilliance con SPF 30 de la marca COOLA en el color Golden. Este producto se supone que empareje el tono de la piel y “aclare manchas oscuras”. Su fórmula es tan clara (transparente) que no cubrió ni emparejó nada en mi piel. Además, dejó mi piel extra pegajosa y luciendo demasiado brillosa al final del día. No puedo decir si aclara manchas oscuras porque no he notado nada.

Otro producto de maquillaje fue el Glow-To Highlighter de Ciaté London en el color Moondust. Se ve más rosado en el empaque que en la piel (se ve más blanco-plateado). Es fácil de difuminar y es brilloso, pero siempre deja mi cara con partículas de brillo.

Recibí el Lipgasm Lipgloss de la marca Trust Fund Beauty en el color Text Me. Es un color amelocotonado que luce brilloso pero su fórmula no es pegajosa. No lo utilizo mucho debido a la micro-escarcha. Además, que el sabor y olor que tiene no es agradable.

Por último, tengo el Instant Health Hair Treatment de la marca 12 Benefits. Es un producto tipo crema que tiene un gran aroma. Básicamente dice que dejará el cabello luciendo increíble. Lamentablemente, no sentí que hiciera eso por mí, no es un mal producto, pero no es milagroso. Para utilizarlo tuve que desenroscar la tapa porque el producto nunca salió por el rociador. Esto se puede deber a que es una crema o que el empaque estaba defectuoso.

En general, la bolsa de agosto no fue mi favorita. La mayoría de los productos no fueron impresionantes o no funcionaron para mí. Espero que la bolsa del mes de septiembre sea mejor.

¿Qué recibieron en su bolsa de agosto? ¿Les gustaron los productos? Cuéntenme al respecto en la sección de comentarios. ¡Hablamos luego!

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Ipsy Glam Bag-July

August 15, 2018 Stephanie Sue

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Hi guys! I know I’m super late with this post (I’m pissed at myself about it) but I think is better to be late than to never arrive (even though I hate being late). So, before my August bag arrives, I wanted to get this up and kind of compare it with the June bag.

Let’s start! So Ipsy is a monthly subscription where you get 5 samples based on a profile (quiz) you fill out stating your skin & eye color, what you like (lots of makeup, lots of skincare, colors you prefer, etc.) I’ve been trying out what came in my bag for quite some time now and I’m going to let you know what worked and what didn’t.

In June’s bag I got 2 sheet masks, guess what?! I got 2 sheet masks in the July bag too! They’re from the brand Frecipe (different from last month). One is a Pomegranate firming mask and the other is an Acai Berry calming mask. Retails for $18 (Ipsy’s website) but it comes with 10 sheet masks. I’ve only used the Acai Berry sheet mask and I don’t know if I liked it. When I first took it out of the package, the sheet mask felt slimy and was soaked with product. It has a scent (can’t pinpoint what exactly) that isn’t overpowering but could still smell it through the 20 minutes. It has a cooling feel on the face. When I took it off it left my face soaking wet and my face felt extremely sticky once it absorbed everything.

When I opened the actual bag, loved the color this month, I saw the brow pencil Peak Performance from POP and it retails for $8. Mine is in the shade Natural Brunette which I think is my perfect shade. It has a waxy feeling that makes it somehow difficult to apply (in my case of almost non-existent eyebrows). Also, it plucks one or two hairs during application.

The next item in my bag was a Banana Setting Powder from Bellápierre Cosmetics in Medium. It retails for $35 and it was a little dark for me, every time I applied it my undereye ended up looking too yellow.

Then I saw the eyeshadow from Ittsé Cosmetics in the shade Changing to Flats which retails for $7.20. love the color, is matte and longwearing but the application is hit or miss. Sometimes it covers perfectly, other times it doesn’t apply well in the crease area. It could be because of how I’m priming/setting the lid.

Last but not least, it’s the Smashbox Always On Liquid Lipstick in the shade Stepping Out. This shade is perfect for me because is basically my go-to everyday color. It dries down matter, is not hydrating but doesn’t feel uncomfortable and is longwearing (not difficult to take off).

Overall, I like almost everything in July’s bag except for the sheet mask and the banana setting powder. The rest of the products were really nice but the only one I would probably use every day would be the liquid lipstick.

Again, sorry for the delay but I wanted to put it up anyway. Talk later!

PS. August’s Ipsy Glam Bag arrived today 😀

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Ipsy Glam Bag-Julio

August 15, 2018 Stephanie Sue

¡Hola! Ya sé que estoy extremadamente tarde con esta entrada (estoy molesta conmigo misma por eso) pero creo que es mejor llegar tarde que nunca llegar (aunque detesto llegar tarde). Por tanto, antes de que llegue mi paquete del mes de agosto, quiero publicar esta entrada y compararla un poco con el paquete del mes de junio.

¡Comencemos! Ipsy es una suscripción mensual donde te envían 5 muestras basadas en un perfil (quiz) que llenas indicando tu color de piel y ojos, qué te gusta (mucho maquillaje, mucho cuidado de piel, los colores que prefieres, etc.). He estado probando los productos que llegaron en mi paquete por algún tiempo y les dejaré saber lo que funcionó y lo que no.

En la bolsa de junio me enviaron 2 mascarillas de papel y ¡¿Adivinen qué?! ¡En la bolsa de julio también me enviaron 2 mascarillas de papel! Son de la marca Frecipe (no es la misma del mes pasado). Una de las mascarillas es de granada para reafirmar la piel y la otra es de baya de acai para calmar la piel. Tiene un precio de $18 (en la página de Ipsy) pero trae 10 mascarillas. Solamente he utilizado la mascarilla de baya de acai y no sé si me gustó. Cuando la saqué del empaque, la mascarilla de papel se sentía babosa y esta empapada con el producto. Tiene un aroma (no sé exactamente a qué) que no es demasiado fuerte, pero podía olerlo durante los 20 minutos que la tuve puesta. Cuando me la quité mi cara estaba empapada completamente y al secarse por completo se sentía extremadamente pegajosa.

Cuando abrí la bolsa como tal, cuyo color me encanta, vi un lápiz para cejas Peak Performance de la marca POP y cuesta $8. La mía es en el tono Natural Brunette, el cual creo es el tono perfecto para mí. Se siente con un poco de cera lo que hace que la aplicación sea un poco difícil (en el caso de mis cejas casi inexistentes). Otra cosa es que me arranca uno o dos pelos durante la aplicación.

El próximo producto en la bolsa es el “Banana Setting Powder” de Bellápierre Cosmetics en el tono medio (Medium). Tiene un costo de $35 y es algo oscuro para mi, cada vez que lo aplico termino luciendo demasiado amarilla.

Entonces vi una sombra de Ittsé Cosmetics en el color Changing to Flats que tiene un costo de 7 dólares. Me encanta el color, es mate y tiene una larga duración, pero la aplicación es regular. Hay veces que aplica perfectamente, pero otras veces la aplicación en el pliegue (crease) del ojo. Esto se puede deber a los productos que utilizo y su aplicación antes de la sombra.

Por último, si bien no menos importante está el lápiz labial líquido Always In de Smashbox en el color Stepping Out. Este es el color perfecto para mí porque es básicamente el tipo de tono que utilizo en el día a día. Cuando seca es mate, no es hidratante pero no se siente incómodo y es de larga duración (no es difícil de remover).

En general, me gustó casi todo de la bolsa de julio excepto por la mascarilla y el polvo banana. El resto de los productos fueron buenos pero lo único que probablemente utilizaré todos los días sería el lápiz labial líquido.

Nuevamente lamento la tardanza, pero quería subir esta entrada comoquiera. ¡Hablamos luego!

PS. El paquete de Ipsy para el mes de agosto llegó hoy 😀

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Colourpop’s All Star Primer and Setting Spray-Are they good?

August 15, 2018 Stephanie Sue

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I’m back with a new review! Today we’re going to talk about Colourpop’s All Star Matte+Blur Primer and Setting Spray. According to Colourpop’s website, the primer helps “create the perfect canvas” because “it minimizes pores and preps and smooths the skin for better looking makeup”. This primer has an “oil-free formula that will keep you fresh overtime”. The All Star Setting Spray is said to “extend the wear of makeup by fighting oil and blurring pores”. It also creates an “invisible barrier against melting, cracking, creasing or fading”. The formula of this setting spray is also oil-free and alcohol free.

I must say I’m not a primer and setting spray lover. In fact, I own one other primer that I don’t use because I find it doesn’t help me at all and the setting sprays I own don’t make much difference. So naturally I was skeptical when I bought these products. But I’ve been using them for a while now and I freaking LOVE them!

The primer has a lotion-like look, is white and sticky but not overly sticky and it applies clear (doesn’t leave a white cast like other primers). It helps with keeping my oils at bay for more time than foundation alone. Not a big fan of the scent but it goes away after application, so I don’t mind it. As for the setting spray, it has the same scent and the product sprays nicely. When I use both products together, my foundation lasts longer than usual and is looking good. Obviously if I’m out and about in the heat all day, my foundation somewhat melts but not as fast/bad as when I don’t use primer+setting spray.

The All Star Matte+Blur Primer has changed my makeup game. My face looks great all day long and the foundation applies smoother. The All Star Setting Spray helps blend all powder products and it really helps my makeup looking like fresh applied for longer.

I highly recommend both products, primer and setting spray, as they made a difference on how my makeup wears. Have you tried them or are you still thinking about it? What’s your go-to primer and setting spray? Let me know in the comments section.

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