I haven’t done a face of the day in ages. Instead of a review, I thought this might be a nice change of pace plus I’m using a few products that either I haven’t used in a long time or I’ve just purchased.
Today was sadly a gray day for May 1. The only thing that was a must do today for me was to go to Town Hall to pay my ginormous property tax bill. Ugh. So I certainly didn’t have to get all dolled up to do that.
Lately I’ve been layering on a number of skincare serums, and I haven’t always felt like I needed to put on a moisturizer too. So with that in mind, I decided to wear CC cream instead of foundation. Since CC cream has built-in moisturizer and sunscreen, I could save a couple of steps. In fact, step-saving quick makeup was what I had in mind. Also, I wanted colors that would make me feel a little more cheerful in spite of the gloom outside. So I went with pink and pinky purples.
Here’s what I used, both makeup and beauty tools:
Face
- Lumene Time Freeze Anti-Age CC Cream SPF 20, Light: I had been “saving” this tube for ages, and I decided it was time to break it out. You may not believe this but I like this CC cream from Lumene even more than IT Cosmetics CC Cream. Although it doesn’t have as high an SPF as IT, for most days SPF 20 is enough. The primary reason I prefer it is that Light is a perfect match for me, whereas I’m often between Fair and Light with IT and I have to mix the two. Plus IT skews a little yellow and I’m more pink.
- Beauty Junkees Blending Sponge: I love this blending sponge from Beauty Junkees. It’s soft and pliable. I love the long, thin angled side of the sponge. Plus an entire bag of sponges costs much less than one Beauty Blender.
- IT Cosmetics CC+ Vitality Brightening Creme Blush, Je Ne Sais Quoi: I like the natural pink shade of this cream blush. But a word of warning to those of you who like highly pigmented, long-lasting blush: this isn’t it. The IT CC+ Creme Blush is translucent, verging on sheer. It does built up (the swatch is two layers) but it will never be super bright. Also, it fades by the end of the day. Nevertheless, I love the creamy feeling on my skin.
- Judith August Orange Masking Concealer Trio: This cream concealer is my favorite, no contest. It comes with three shades that can be mixed, and it is absolutely full coverage.
- Beau Gâchis Paris Concealer Brush: A nice affordable concealer brush
- Jesse’s Girl leopard print mirror: absolutely adorable.
Eyes
- IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Redness: I just bought this to camouflage the redness on my eyelids. Full review coming soon.
- MAC Paint Pot, Stormy Pink: I own about a dozen Maybelline Color Tattoos and a couple of cream shadows from Revlon. After trying a MAC Paint Pot at long last, there is no going back to either Maybelline or Revlon. MAC is more pigmented, more opaque, creamier, and after a year, it shows no sign of drying out.
- Japonesque Heated Lash Curler: I adore my Japonesque Heated Lash Curler. You cannot burn yourself with it because it doesn’t get that hot. I love how it curls my lashes and the curl stays in. The only downside is you need to change the AAA battery fairly often – so I bought a big package of batteries at Costco. Problem solved.
- Laura Geller Glamlash Volumizing Mascara: I received this travel size mascara in a fairly recent ipsy bag, I think. It’s supposed to be volumizing. It’s an OK mascara, not hugely volumizing or lengthening. Definitely good for everyday with no flaking or clumping.
Lips
- Revlon Ultra HD Gel Lip Color, shade 730: I reviewed this fabulously lightweight, highly pigmented lipstick in another shade a few weeks ago (here). I liked the formula so much, I bought another shade. – this time a pink raspberry. This feels unbelievably lightweight but also creamy on my dry lips. Yet it lasts a surprisingly long time (though it will come off on a glass.) Even if I eat something, some color remains on my lips. I love this lipstick!
This is a pretty basic look, so there’s nothing to explain in terms of application. I didn’t bother with eyeliner or with doing my brows. I used the mascara along my lower lashes to deposit a little color as if I used some black liner.
Easy peasy. Lots of quick creams. What shades did you wear today?
It has been really grey on our side too or at least this week it has been. You look so lovely, Allison and the lip colour really brightens up your face. I have been wearing lots of cream products recently but very rarely a foundation or any sort of base to go with it. I’m getting lazier to wear makeup however that doesn’t stop me from buying more though. LOL!
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I remember reading that you weren’t wearing foundation much any more. I’m so glad that you don’t have to. I never wore foundation but with these few noticeable tho faded dark spots, I feel like I need to cover them up those the rest of my skin is fine. Sometimes I just do concealer but it’s actually easier to put on foundation especially a CC cream that has everything in it or my MUFE Ultra HD Stick Foundation. The lipstick is brighter than I usually wear, but hey I needed a change!
Great read this morning Allison. Your finished look is so nice. I use Laura Geller Balance and Brighten Powdered Foundation or IT Cosmetics Powdered Foundation. Love them both. IT Cosmetics has a SPF 50. You can get a light or heavy coverage with both. I have one of those heated lash curlers too. I’ve had it for years. Saying for the day: So many BEAUTY products and not enough time! What’s a girl to do?!!!!! Have a good day. 🌷🦋😍
Thank you, DiEtta! So many women around here don’t wear makeup so when I’m just doing errands I’ve gotta tone it down. I love BB or CC cream for everyday. I think I have one of the IT Cosmetics Powder Foundation and I also have one from PUR in a gorgeous compact. I use them more often in the summer than during the rest of the year because my skin is so dry and it’s cold here. I could see how in Cali powder foundation would be your friend! Glad to hear that you have a heated lash curler too. I don’t even remember where my old mechanical one is anymore. xo
Love your Spring makeup look! 🙂
Ursula
Thank you, Ursual xoxo
Stormy Pink is gorgeous on you! I love those paint pots!
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Paint Pots are so creamy and easy to use. I’ll never go back to Color Tattoos 😉
I LOVE that Revlon lippie!! So fun!!!
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Thank you! It’s fun to wear brights for a change!
Fabulous LOTD, that MAC Paint Pot shade was made for you! I love using neutrals, all time classic look.
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What a pretty face of the day Allison! And quick to do. I opted for a quick face today too. I felt like a zombie getting up to go to work lol
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You’ve been so busy lately, Judy! I don’t know how you do it all with a little one at home too
Beautiful look. It’s hard to believe you didn’t spend a long time creating it since it looks so great on you. I love that IT blush. I wonder if it’s packed yet.
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Thank you, Marcia! I love the IT blush because it is so creamy, easy to apply and it feels good on 🙂 I hope you haven’t packed it yet!
Your skin looks amazing! That lip color is great on you too. I need to pick up that MAC paint pot!
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Thanks, Cindy! The Stormy Pink Paint Pot is great. I need a few more of them!
Oh I love that Stormy Pink paint pot! If not for the name, I’d never associate it with pink color though, to me it looks more like a mushroomey taupe. Gorgeous shade on you!
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I meant to describe the shade, Stormy Pink, and I forgot! I’ll add it in. In person, it looks like a grayed purple. I like it even if the name is a little off!
What a gorgeous look for spring! That Revlon Lip Color is so vibrant– it looks perfect on you!
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I haven’t worn a bright raspberry like this lipstick in ages. Fun for a change!
As I sit here and read this… it’s already quite warm out here, it’s only 9am but definitely feels like 1pm… but a few days ago, we had such a bad storm, flooding everywhere… 2 feet or more and all waterfalls were flowing, including ones that were not waterfalls before… hahaha! I love this pretty look. The lip shade is such a show stopper on you – gorgeous.
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I noticed that Jen remarked about the rain on Maui during their vacay. Sorry that you’re experiencing big storms, ugh. We’re supposed to have a big rainstorm tomorrow with rain lasting through Monday. It is getting rather depressing coz we’ve had a lot of rainy, grey days so far this spring. But the grass is very green. Thank you btw, the lippie shade is one I used to wear a lot years ago when I was a blonde!!