Showing posts with label makeupforever. Show all posts
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Monday, December 22, 2014

Dose of Colors Review

We all know that there are certain products that are extremely hyped up on social media and Dose of Colors "Berry Me" happens to be one of them, but "Berry Me" is definitely worth all the hype! The creator of Dose of Colors is Anna Petrosian who is better known as @makeupbyanna on Instagram. Over the past few months Dose of Colors products have become a must have for every makeup lover.  They're known for their amazing pigmentation and "Berry Me" is yet another amazing creation on behalf of the company. "Berry Me" is a matte liquid lipstick that goes on wet and dries to a matte finish. The color is also very rich, beautiful, and is true to the color that is shown on the Dose of Colors website. The color is a deep purple and looks slightly pink on certain skin tones when photographed. The consistency is pretty amazing, glides on softly, and stays put for hours.  It also smells good and doesn't settle into lines even though I used it without exfoliating beforehand. You also don't necessarily have to wear a lip liner with it, it stays nice and clean on its own. If I had to critique the product the only thing I would say is that the applicator tip is a bit flimsy and weak, but I'm not sure if that'll be a problem in the future.
Overall, "Berry Me" is AMAZING.



The swatch on the left is without flash, and the one on the right is with flash (no filters were used). If you love matte lipsticks you should definitely try out Dose of Colors matte lipsticks because they're great quality. These retail for $18.00 and can be bought here













Here are all of the colors that are available:


Before the infamous Matte Liquid Lipsticks became a beauty staple, Dose of Colors was known for their creamy and ultra pigmented lipsticks and lip glosses. 

With a total of 10 lipstick colors and 9 classic glosses, Petrosian has provided velvety, flattering, and super-pigmented lip products. In the image above are swatches of some of her many gorgeous nude colors. On top is the classic nude gloss called "Undressed." In the middle is the "Angelic" lipstick and below is the "Sorbet" lipstick. All lip products compliment every skin tone and are very opaque. You are getting serious color when applying these babies. 

Dose of Colors is rapidly expanding and becoming comparable to long established makeup brands, including M.A.C. and Make Up Forever. They now carry three different illuminators and a bundle of 100% human hair fluttery lashes! You can also find Dose of Colors at Naimie's & Rickey's NYC stores.

As much as we love Petrosian's adoring products, we also appreciate the brand's dedication to providing vegan, cruelty free, gluten free, AND paraben free merchandise. Be sure to stay on the look out of this growing brand. You won't be disappointed! 

If you want us to review any products be sure to let us know in the comments below!

PS: We've also had the honor of Anna glamming us up for a few special occasions in the past few years before Dose of Colors existed! She not only does a flawless job, but is beyond sweet.

XO,
RLS

Sunday, December 7, 2014

Foundation Heaven


Since we're 3 girls with different skin types, our foundation choices are definitely not the same. 

Foundation and more foundations! 
Here are our favorite foundations:(from left to right)
Make Up Forever HD Invisible Color Foundation
Elf Cosmetics Flawless Finish Foundation
Loreal True Match
Dior "Diorskin Forever" Flawless Perfection Wear Makeup
Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation
Frankie Rose Matte Perfection Foundation
Maybelline Fit Me Foundation
Maybelline Dream Liquid Mousse
Frankie Rose Matte Perfection Foundation


1)  Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation: Definitely a MUST try. The Giorgio Armani foundation is all over the makeup world and is an obsession of many top make up artists. While it can be a bit pricy at $62 per bottle, there's quite a good amount in there. At the same time, this foundation can be a bit heavy and thick for the daytime, and is more appropriate for night time. It's very silky and provides medium to full coverage based on the amount you use. We wouldn't recommend it for those with blemishes because it doesn't seem to cover blemishes too well. They also have a good selection of colors that matched our skin spot on.

Price: $62
Overall: thick & creamy, sheer with little amount used, medium to full coverage
Who we don't recommend it to: oily skin


2)  Frankie Rose Matte Perfection Foundation: silk on silk on silk! This foundation is a hidden gem within the make up industry. It's quite similar to the Giorgio Armani but half the price. I also really enjoyed the colors that they provide, and mix two of them together to get the perfect skin match.

Price: $32
Overall: creamy & light, full coverage, very pigmented


3) Make Up Forever HD Invisible Color Foundation: A staple to many makeup artists, the Make Up Forever Foundation has been the go to foundation for a while now. This foundation is mainly known for the results that show up through an HD lens (pictures). Although we like this foundation, (and they provide 26 different shades!) we found it difficult to find the perfect color to match our skin tones. 

Price: $42
Overall: slightly thick & creamy, full coverage, very pigmented

4) Maybelline Fit Me Foundation: Dupe Alert! Maybelline Fit Me Foundation is our top pick for drugstore foundation. This no oil or wax foundation is the perfect foundation for a natural wedding look or night out in town. It provides medium to full coverage without making your face look cakey (nothing worst than looking like you have pounds of makeup on)! A little definitely goes a long way with this foundation. If you tend to be on the oily side, it is recommended to apply a translucent powder to set this foundation. With the price tag at $7.99, it's hard not to give this beauty must-have a try! 

Price: $4.99-$7.99


5) Loreal True Match: If you still haven't given the Loreal True Match a try, you're missing out. This foundation can go on pretty light and sheer if a small amount is used. Also, don't expect full coverage rather a light and more dry finish. All 3 of us have tried this foundation, but one of us didn't like the finish it gave, so it's probably not going to be loved by everyone but it's worth the try.

Price: $9.99
Overall: light coverage & thin consistency, medium coverage
Buy it here: Loreal True Match


Finding the right foundation is key to a flawless look, but what tools you use to apply your foundation is just as important! Stay tuned for our top tools for applying foundation!



XO,
RLS