I have tried many different types and brands of beauty products; from liquid to powder to Clinique to Maybelline (including Dermablend). Honestly — I have a very temperamental skin.
For instance, my face gets very oily during summer times and dry-peely skin during cold seasons. In addition to that I have white heads, blotchy red spots on my face, brown spots (due to compulsion to pick zits until I bleed and create scars), sensitive to different lotions (especially to Oil of Olay and lotions including fruit acids), severe freckles, and yellow undertone.
I know what you are thinking – “she is messed up!” Trust me, I don’t blame you!!
Liquid makeup does have better coverage; however, I break out if I don’t wash my face within six hours.
I really liked Dermablend Cream cosmetics because of superior coverage, but the makeup breaks down on my face even if I use the loose setting powder. I know this product is designed to cover Vitiligo, birthmarks, Rosacea and other pigmentation disorders, but I liked the flawless look.
My husband likes me wear makeup, but not to that extent – he jokes around “did you put the makeup on with a shovel?” I know he sounds very insensitive, but he gives me honest answers. Seriously, I would be mortified if I go out of the house and people make fun of me or talks behind my back – you know?
Anyhow, after many unsuccessful and expensive trials to find makeup I decided to try Bare minerals/Bare Escentual private label product. I love how easy and quick it is – brush brush all done. Personally speaking there are two downsides to this product: 1) it doesn’t have total coverage like the infomercial claimed, 2) it is rather expensive.
I have read and heard people say it lasts them over three months, but I go through them every month and a half so. Thus, for me it gets quite expensive; so I tried Maybelline powder and Everyday Mineral.
Price points were great, but it does not have the glow to it. It covers fine, but I kind of expected more from it – but you get what you pay.
After many months of trial I am now back to bare minerals. I guess it’s not as “pure” as everyday mineral, but I am happy with it.
