Makeup by Hawiza

Makeup/Hair by Hawiza

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I got my Birchbox yesterday was so excited to see the FULL SIZE Laura Geller’s Baked Blush-n-Brighten Apricot Berry.  This item alone was worth the $10/month membership fee!!!  This blush retail for $29.50.

The other items that I got in this shipment were all deluxe samples.  Along with the blush, I also got a sample of  Herban Essentials Towelettes, Xen-Tan Deep Bronze Luxe, kate spade new york Twirl (smells sooooo good!) and Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Oil Free Lotion.

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Cleanser – Philosophy Purity Made Simple 16 oz - $32

Moisturizer – Philosophy Hope In A Jar SPF 25 2 oz - $38

Face Primer – Smashbox Jumbo Photo Finish Foundation Primer ($72 Value) 2 oz Original in a Tube – $49

Eye Primer – Too Faced Shadow Insurance 0.35 oz – $18

Foundation – MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Invisible Cover Foundation – $40

Concealer/Highlighter – Benefit Cosmetics Erase Paste – $26

Powder – Bare Escentuals Mineral Veil 0.3 oz Mineral Veil – $19

Bronzer – Guerlain Terracotta 4 Seasons Tailor-Made Bronzing Powder Brunettes – $74

Blush – M.A.C Mineralize Blush

- $22.00

Eyeshadow – Urban Decay Naked Palette – $48

Eyeliner – Smashbox Jet Set Waterproof Eye Liner – $22

Mascara – Dior DiorShow Mascara Black 090 – $24.50

Brows – Smashbox Brow Tech To Go – $26

Lipstick – MAKE UP FOR EVER Rouge Artist Intense – $19

Lip Balm – Benefit Cosmetics Benetint Lip Balm SPF 15 0.23 oz – $20

Updates…

I have been using this foundation over Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Talc-Free Mineral Correcting Primer and the finish is AMAZING!

I will make this review short and sweet. Before I start, you should know that my skin type is combination/oily and my color is 340 Early Tan.  I have been using it for a week and have used my fingers, foundation brush, a stippling brush and a dense buffing brush to apply this foundation.  I also tried it with and without primer. 

Pros -

• Good full coverage
• Long lasting
• Looks better the longer you wear it
• Wide range of color choices
• Has 2 different formulas – normal/dry and oily/combination
• Inexpensive - $12.99 – $13.99  and there is always a sale

Cons -

• Feels heavy on my face
• Dries out too quickly, don’t have a lot of time to work/play with
• Tends to settle in your pores so if you have large pores, definitely use a primer

Overall -

I really like this foundation but I started to breakout along my jawline so I won’t be using it on a regular basis.  Your skin might react to the formula differently so try it and see if it will work for you. My favorite way to apply is with a stippling brush or a dense buffing brush.