Makeup For Oily Skin

URBAN DECAY ALL-NIGHTER WATERPROOF LONGWEAR FOUNDATION

July 10, 2017 & 1 Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!

I hope that your week is off to an amazing start!

I like to go lighter with my makeup in the summer months, opting for concealer and maybe a powder foundation most days, but when I do want a full coverage look I need something that won’t melt off my face in the heat ; ) If you’re a regular reader of my blog, you know that I like to make it a point to “shop my own stash” (read about that here) and that is what I did when I pulled this foundation back out.

All Nighter Liquid Foundation by Urban Decay provides full coverage with a matte finish. This foundation is also oil-free. Urban Decay loaded this formula with an higher amount of pigment so a little goes a long way, using too much is easy to do and doesn’t look good! This waterproof formula claims to diffuse light to blur flaws and also mattifies and absorbs oil to reduce shine.

Packaging

The gun metal packaging is very sleek, and I like that you can see the packaging through the window like cut-outs. The bottle has an airless pump, so you can get every bit of foundation out (though I have yet to finish a bottle to test this out).

Shade Range and Cost

$40 for 1 oz.

There are 24 shades in the range, which is wonderful, but because this foundation is so pigmented, finding your perfect match can be very tricky. I suggest going to Ulta or Sephora and asking for a sample, if possible, and keeping in mind that this does oxidize on most people. I purchased a shade that looked too light (which is tricky for me, I am often the lightest shade of foundation ranges) but ended up working perfectly on my fair skin with pink undertones.

Why I Love It

I like that I can get a full coverage look that lasts! I haven’t completely tested it out to see if it is truly waterproof, but I have splashed water on my face, cried, and been very sweaty while wearing this foundation and it doesn’t budge! I think this foundation works beautifully on my oily/combo skin, so long as I use only the tiniest pump.

Wear

This lasts ALL day! It is remarkable.

My Routine

I make sure to moisturize my face well because a matte foundation like this would cling to dry patches. I use a makeup primer (this one is my favorite). I put one small pump onto my hand and then dab dots of the foundation onto one area at a time (forehead, chin, nose, etc) before stippling it in with a stippling brush (I like the Sigma F50).

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You can find this foundation at Ulta, Sephora, UrbanDecay.com, or department store Urban Decay makeup counters.

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HOW TO MAKE YOUR MAKEUP LAST ALL DAY

July 13, 2016 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

I wear makeup nearly every day, even in the summer, and now that we are smack dab in the middle of summer I wanted to share my tips for making my makeup last all day. If you have any tips of your own, feel free to leave them for everyone to read in the comments!

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Go Light With Foundation

I wear foundation or BB cream, but I wear as little as possible in the summer! You can use concealer where you need it, and wearing less foundation will help you to avoid heavy makeup which isn’t fresh or summery. Summer is the time to let that skin breathe a little : )

Set Your Makeup With Powder

I always set my makeup with powder, focusing on the t-zone of my face because that is wear I tend to get oily. If you apply a translucent powder as opposed to a skin toned powder you will lessen the risk of your makeup looking cakey.

Use a Makeup Setting Spray

My personal favorite is the Urban Decay All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray. I spray in an X and then in a T motion over my face after applying my makeup. *Tip: If you’re not using a waterproof mascara, spray this before you apply mascara.

Blot Before Powdering

When I notice my face getting oily I blot it with a blotting sheet first and then go in with either a bit of powder or the always-in-my-bag Mally Beauty Poreless Face Defender. I like the blotting sheets from Clean & Clear and if you want to splurge, the blotting papers from Tatcha are really nice as well. In a pinch you can even use a tissue to blot away oil.

Use a Kabuki Brush For Powder

When I do use powder I apply it with a kabuki brush. Using a kabuki brush instead of the small sponge or pouf that comes in powder compacts has changed my blotting game! You can buy a small retractable brush from Too Faced or another similar one that is easy to throw into your bag.

MY OILY SKIN SECRET! FIRST AID BEAUTY SKIN RESCUE OIL-FREE MATTIFYING GEL | SKINCARE REVIEW

June 6, 2016 & 2 Comments

Hi there! Happy Monday!

It’s June and the weather is warming up, and for me that means that my combo skills gets oily, especially my t-zone, fast! I recently ordered a few things from Sephora and wanted to share my thoughts on a mattifying gel I’ve been using.

First Aid Beauty Skin Rescue Oil-Free Mattifying Gel

This gel claims to hydrate the skin, while regulating oil production, and minimizing the appearance of pores. I cleanse my face, use a toner, and then apply this to my face both morning and night. I like to focus it on my nose and the skin beside my nose where my pores are the largest (which makes sense because larger pores = more oil). I definitely think this has made a significant difference on my skin because I don’t have to blot my nose as early in the day as I did before using this. I also do notice that it helps blur out my pores which makes my makeup apply very nicely. You could use this as a makeup primer, but I do still like to use a bit of my Benefit Porefessional Primer as well before applying my makeup.

What are some of your favorite skincare items for the warmer months? I would love to hear about them! I hope you have a wonderful day! I try to write each blog post as if I was sending a message to a friend one-on-one about some of my favorite things, and I hope that you can feel that coming through! Thank YOU for reading! xx