Wednesday, August 29, 2012



I know this isn't beauty related at all but I thought I'd share this guilty-free candy for all you sweet tooth out there.
As a Bzzagent, I received a coupon to try this candy out and review it.
First off, it's available at your local drugstore. I got mine at CVS pharmacy where it retails for a little over a dollar. (I was also provided with Buy One Get One coupons that I shared with my friends)
Out of all the choices that were available, I opted for the one that resembled little M&M's because I figured I don't have to finish it all in one day and I'm not really a fan of candy bars.
The one I chose is the dupe for the M&M chocolate covered peanuts but one thing I really like about this candy is that is has 3g of fiber! It's not something you usually find in your usual candy and it also has 6g of protein which I think the majority is from the peanuts. It's not as sweet as the usual candies since it only has 16g of sugar compared to 25g in M&M's. Although it may not seem like a lot, it's still 9g of difference.
This satisfies my sweet tooth without making me feel guilty if I decide to eat the whole package. Of course, I saved half for one day and half for the next day.

Try it out guys! Even if you don't like it, it's only a little over a $1 and you don't have much to lose. Who knows, maybe you'll even find this to be a favorite.

Sunday, August 26, 2012

Revlon Colorstay Foundation in Buff.

I recently bought this at CVS where they had the buy one get one sale.
This is definitely my HG foundation. I'm Asian with a yellow undertone and the first shade I tried was Sand Beige. Although it does have a slight yellow undertone, it was not yellow enough for me so I had to move down to the second lightest shade, Buff, which is more neutral/yellow.

First of all, this foundation has amazing coverage! I washed my face, used my Clean & Clear Skin clearing Astringent and Elizabeth Arden Visible Difference moisturizer prior to applying this foundation. Before I actually applied the foundation, I let my moisturizer settle into my skin for about 5-10 minutes.
My personal preference on how to apply this foundation is using my Eco Tools foundation brush to apply it as oppose to using my fingers. I feel like using my fingers actually gives it a more cakey and streaky finish compared to a more even and nicer finish with a foundation brush. With one application, my acne scars were slightly covered. I have to go back with a concealer brush and conceal all my acne scars though. I don't like applying a second layer because I think it's too heavy for my skin.
To be honest, this foundation broke me out HORRIBLY when I first tried it out (this was during the winter time) but it has been a year since. It doesn't break me out anymore and it has become my HG foundation. I do set the powder with the Revlon Colorstay Aqua Mineral Powder. The combination of these two products are amazing.
My skin doesn't get oily throughout the day and I don't even have to touchup. After a 12 hour day in the humid weather, my T-zone's oil nature peeks through but that's expected. I really have no complaints. There's a small scent to it but it just smells like chemicals/makeup. I don't think it's anything that would bother anyone that much.
This foundation is harder to remove than most foundations but this is because of the staying power. I use olive oil or a cleanser that produces a lot of suds to remove it. Even then, I have to repeat the process twice or there are remnants of the foundations on my skin when I use my toner.

Overall, I recommend this foundation for people who need a little extra coverage :) I usually wait for CVS or Rite-aid to have this brand 40% off along with the coupons they offer. In the end, it's actually cheap to purchase it at my local drugstores compared to those big retailers such as Target/Walmart.


Covergirl & Olay 2 in 1 Tone Rehab Foundation & Pressed Powder



I received the Covergirl & Olay 2-in-1 Tone Rehab foundation in buff beige and Covergirl & Olay Pressed Powder in fair/light as a bzzagent.
First off, I was attracted to the nice swirly design and the pump that was included in the packaging. I've never used a foundation that has a pump and I really liked it. It doesn't really matter to me though.
Before applying the foundation, I washed my face, used a toner and moisturized it. I found that this routine actually makes my face too oily. The second time around, I cleansed my face and just used a toner before I applied the foundation. This worked better for my skin.
The application is smooth and evens out my skin's discoloration upon the first application. I could see that my skin was even compared to before I applied the foundation. I was really surprised because I only used about half a pump. I also have acne scars so the second application hid my scars and gave it an almost full coverage look. It didn't look too cakey or oily at all. Of course, I had to set my foundation with the accompanying powder.
After a couple hours in the humid weather here in the east, I noticed my T-zone was getting a bit oily, especially the area my nose. I took a oil blotting sheet to get rid of the oil. After that, I checked back in at night (8 hours later) and my skin wasn't shiny anymore. I'm not sure whether that was from the moisturizer that was in combination with the foundation or what but blotting once doesn't bother me much. Prior to trying this foundation, I had been using my Revlon Colorstay foundation in Buff. I had no problem with that foundation although it broke me out horribly the first time I tried it. I guess my skin got used to it and accepted the foundation. I also set my foundation with N.Y.C powder. (That also broke me out when I first used it but it doesn't anymore).
Comparing these two foundation, I definitely prefer the Olay foundation because it doesn't make me feel like I have a heavy layer of foundation on. It feels really light and my skin is able to breathe too. It also doesn't break me out and it matches my skin nicely. The accompanying powder also works really well and completes my look.
I'd recommend this foundation to anyone who is on the market to look for a new foundation to try. I've seen it at CVS for about $17 but I believe it's cheaper at other stores such as Target/Walmart. However, I'm sure there will be sales for these brands at your local drugstore so watch out for those.
For reference, I have acne prone/combination skin so I wouldn't know how it'd work for people with other types of skin. I think it works best for dry skin and not so well for oily skin. Let me know how it works for you guys if you guys tried it! :)