I'm a combination skinned gal, who gets oily as the day goes on. Some days it's the battle of the blot and I'm constantly dabbing my T-zone to remove excess oil, so mattifying foundations are always a plus in my book. I'm a Clove + Hallow girl through and through, so you can imagine my... Continue Reading →
Clove + Hallow Pressed Powder
Once upon a time, I was 'that girl' with a pressed powder compact in her purse at all times. Over the last few years, that hasn't been the case as I've forgone my beloved compacts in favor of loose setting powder. I'm not sure when or why I stopped, but I really began to miss... Continue Reading →
True Skin Serum Foundation: Ilia
When I received a sample of the Ilia True Skin Foundation, I rationed it as if it were a scarcity that could disappear and never return - it was absolute love at first swipe. Thankfully, it doesn't take much to cover your entire face, but this was an immediate must-have purchase for me after sampling!... Continue Reading →
Gressa Minimalist Foundation
I have been asked so many times about the Gressa Minimalist Corrective Serum Foundation, so I got a bottle to give it a whirl! And let me say, I am quite impressed. If there is one thing I can say after years of trying natural foundations, it's that the ones that lack silicone usually take some... Continue Reading →
Au Naturale Haul: Lipstick, Eyeliner, C2P, and Semi-Matte Powder Foundation
First, let me say, I think the name Au Naturale is brilliant for a natural cosmetics company. It's straight forward and sets a great tone for what consumers can expect! What you'll find in their products are simple ingredients without a lot of fluff or junk and hydrating formulas. I got the Eternity lipstick in... Continue Reading →
Antonym Baked Foundation (Powder)
My daily go-to powder for setting my foundation is, well...powder foundation. Hear me out. Over the years I've used a variety of powders to set my foundation and/or concealer-everything ranging from pressed powders, loose, mineral-based, color correcting...you name it. I recently tried Antonym Baked Foundation* because it looks like a pressed powder. I tried the... Continue Reading →