After all the buzz about the shaving balm from a non-cruelty-free brand being reported as an amazing makeup primer, people started to say that the Yes To Post Shave Cooling Balm could be a comparable (and cruelty-free) dupe. While this shaving balm has some ingredients that the other one does not, it does contain glycerin and glycerin is high up on the ingredient list. Most primers contain high amounts of glycerin and it’s part of what helps …
I have had a really hard time finding a daily sunscreen that works with my makeup, not against it. Judging by the emails I have received from readers, a lot of you do too. I personally don’t think that we should have to compromise the wear of our makeup by protecting our skin from the sun. Yet time and time again, facial sunscreens let me down by somehow dissolving through my foundation, concealer, and everything …
After seeing primer mists from brands that aren’t cruelty-free, I was really intrigued when the ELF Aqua Primer Mist was released. ELF is a cruelty-free brand with lots of vegan options that is well known for their very budget-friendly price points. I find that I enjoy a lot of their products and it can be a great way to try out some of the new beauty trends without breaking the bank. Personally, I’ve had mixed results with ELF …
I had my eye on the Too Faced Lip Insurance Lip Primer for some time. I have only ever used one lipstick primer before and had high hopes for the Too Faced lip primer. The Too Faced Lip Insurance comes in the most adorable packing with a doe-foot applicator, and I’ve had very good luck with most other Too Faced products that I have tried. While I love the look of liquid and long-lasting lipsticks, they don’t …
Recently Milani sent me two of their brand new primers to try out. As I talked about in my review of the Milani Prime Perfection Hydrating Primer, drugstore primers have been very hit or miss for me. I really enjoyed that primer and couldn’t wait to give the Milani Prime Shield Mattifying + Pore-Minimizing Face Primer a try. Claims: “Meet the invisible but powerful answer to picture-perfect skin! Prime Shield Mattifying + Pore-Minimizing Face Primer softens the appearance of …
I have had a lot of mixed experiences with drugstore primers in the past. The majority of them have left me feeling underwhelmed, and the worst of them have left me with skin issues. When Milani offered to send me their new primers, I admit that I was a bit hesitant but also intrigued. I’ve had a lot of good luck with Milani products in the past and this is their first adventure into primers. …
I have been using the Cover FX Calming Primer in a lot of Get Ready With Me videos lately and realized that I had never posted a full review of this product. I have had a really hard time finding a primer that I really love and use often. I want one that does more than just help my makeup apply smoothly. I want one with some skincare benefits as well. I had been hearing great things …