Review: e.l.f. Studio Flawless Finish Foundation with SPF 15

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Today I will be reviewing the elf Flawless Finish Foundation. It is only $6.00, which made me a little apprehensive about its effectiveness. This foundation comes in six different shades and I am in the darkest shade Coco. 

Product Details 

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Achieve a flawless complexion with the silky smooth e.l.f. Studio Flawless Finish Foundation. The lightweight and oil-free formula blends in naturally for a beautiful semi-matte finish. This liquid foundation applies easily and lasts all day for visibly brighter and radiant looking skin. Using our Flawless Finish Foundation not only restores uneven skin textures and tones, but most importantly, the SPF 15 protects your skin against harmful sun damage!

 

HowTo Apply

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Apply with a foundation brush or sponge. Blend in completely for a silky and sheer effect, or blend in less for a fuller coverage that evens out the skin tone.

Ingredients

Active Ingredients: Octisalate 2%, Titanium Dioxide 5.5%; Inactive Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Isododecane, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cyclomethicone, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Propylene Glycol, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, PEG/PPG-15/15 Dimethicone, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, Silica, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Talc, Synthetic Beeswax, Magnesium Sulfate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Boron Nitride, Magnesium Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, DMDM Hydantoin, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Fragrance (Parfum). May Contain: Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499)

Overall Impression and Rating

When I first tried this foundation a couple days ago, I initially fell in love. The coverage is awesome. I was also really impressed with that it comes with a pump and it is only $6.  Other higher end foundations do not come with a pump.  The consistency of this foundation is really thick where the foundation does get a stuck in the tubing of the pump, where it takes a lot of extra pumping to dispense, which is a little annoying. Overall, I would give this foundation an 8 out of 10 rating.  The coverage it provides is pretty good, however, it  doesn't last all day when it comes to covering my dark spots. I would definitely purchase this again, because you can't beat $6.  

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Review: Rice Force Skin Care

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Today I am reviewing Rice Force Skin Care System.  This is a premium Japanese natural skin care that is made out of Japanese rice.  RICE FORCE is a Japanese skin care line that uses Rice Power Extract derived from food-grade Japanese rice. Rice Power Extract is high in amino acids and effective in permeating the skin and nourishing it from the inside – skin is thoroughly hydrated which brings a reliable balance and smoothness.

Rice Force was kind enough to send me their trail kit, which retails at $29.80.  The trail kit comes with Deep Moisture Lotion (20ml./.68oz.), Deep Moisture Essence (8ml./.27fl.oz.), Deep Moisture Cream (5g/.17fl.oz.), sample packets of Makeup Remover (2), Mild Face Wash (2) and UV Protect Milk (2) packed in a cute cosmetic bag that you will actually use.

Cosmetic Bag the Trail Kit came in

Rice Force Background and Product Description 

Before the advent of soap, the Japanese would use wash cloths filled with rice bran (a by-product of rice milling) to wash themselves, or they would soak in rice bran-infused baths. Long ago, they say that visitors to Japan were astonished by the silken beauty of the Japanese people’s skin. Rice, so essential to the Japanese diet, also beholds a mysterious power to beautify the skin.

Rice is precious: Every single grain is said to house seven gods. For millennia, the Japanese people have been taught to cook and eat rice, the wellspring of life, with respect bordering on veneration. Today, rice is still the Japanese soul food; and drawing on the wonders of modern bioscience, rice can be a powerful source to nourish beautiful skin.

It is this rice that gives the RICE FORCE skin care the breath of life.

The beautifying power behind RICE FORCE skin care products lies with Rice Power Extract. Rice Power Extract was developed by a sake brewery that boasts a legacy of over 150 years. The perceptive owner of the brewery, who holds a Ph.D. in Agricultural Science, noticed something interesting about the tōji, the craftsmen who make sake. The tōji were in daily contact with malted rice, the main ingredient of sake, and all of them had beautiful hands regardless of old age.

Entrusting there were more uncovered benefits in a grain of rice, the brewery owner embarked on a research program with the support from the Japanese Government and medical institutions to discover a brand new category of skin care products.

Application and Usage

After using the makeup remover and mild face wash, is where you then use a combination of the rice force moisturizers.

Make Up Remover and Mild Face Wash Trail Size

Rice Force Moisturizers

Per Rice Force, "You will see a significant improvement in your complexion with this daily 3-Step Skin Care Regimen. Customize your own product lineup for your skin care needs."

Step 1: The Deep Moisture Lotion ($80) - I guess it does act as a toner because I was surprised that it is made in a liquid form but is labeled as a lotion.  I was really confused at first. After I applied this lotion (toner), my face did feel moisturized after using the mild face wash. 

Step 2: The Deep Moisture Essence ($100)  - Rice Force refers to this as a Silky Serum. 

This was more like a really rich lotion for your face. When applied it felt like even more moisture applied to the face. My face felt really soft and dewy after applying this. 

Step 3: Deep Moisture Cream ($80) - Rice Force describes this moisturizing step as a protecting agent that seals the moisture that you have previously added into the face.   

Overall Impression & Rating 

Overall, I really enjoyed the experience of Rice Force skin care. I genuinely felt like I just received a facial after using this system.  This Rice Force system has been noted to act as a very natural preventative skin care system for your face.  I totally agree with this and would love to purchase the full size kit. I think it would be worth the cost based on the history of the Japanese Rice theory and its anti aging aspects.  I give this skin care system with a rating of a 9 out of 10 because the price is little steep.  The entire full size kit costs $370.00, however, if you only purchase the moisturizers together those are $270.00.

However, you can purchase your own trail kit through the link below for $19.80. This trail kit is regularly $29.80, therefore, you can purchase this for $10.00 off.  

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Products used to Straighten My Hair

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I copied all of these products from the GlamTwinz from Youtube.  I love their channel, probably because they are twins and they are completely Gorgeous.  I especially love them because I like to see which shade of foundation they use for certain brands because I am usually one shade lighter than them.  Random, I know.

Anyway, the products I use to straighten my hair are:

(These items are numbered in the order that I use them) 

(1) Kenra Professional: Classic Moisturizing Shampoo + Conditioner Combo

(2) K PAK Moisture Intense Hydrator for Dry and Damaged Hair

(3) Redken Extreme Anti Snap Leave In Treatment

(4) It's a 10 Miracle Leave-In Product

(5) Kenra Professional: Platinum Blow-Dry Spray

(6) TRESemme Platinum Strength Strengthening Heat Protect Spray

I really used to struggle with finding the right products to straighten my natural hair. The key is to not use natural hair care products, because they weight the hair down and have too much moisture in them.  These products together are really awesome for creating light, bouncy, straight hair.  

Let me know if you have tried any of these products and what you think of them. Also, let me know which products you use to straighten your hair. 

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New Favorite Liquid Liner

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Why am I wearing a scarf today? Because I had a cold commute :) Why is it cold today?

I definitely have a new favorite black liquid liner and it is so easy to apply and is super pigmented. What I have noticed about liners lately are that the super easy felt tip ones are not as pigmented and the liquid liners are usually harder to do your cat eye with.  I have finally fell in love with a very inexpensive one that deserves a lot of praise.

It is the..................

 

e.l.f. Essential Expert Liquid Liner in Jet Black 

It is only $2.00. That sounds crazy, right? 

As I am getting better with my winged liner, this liner is the best. 

Here is e.l.f.'s description of it: No more tugging or pulling on your eyelids with this easy glide Expert Liquid Liner. The smudge-proof liner is rich in color, creating a long lasting defined look. The fine tip brush creates easy and precise definition for natural or dramatic eye effects.

I totally agree with this description. 

What is one of your favorite liquid liner? Please try this if you already haven't. It is only $2.00. The one I have came in a three pack from Marshall's, which had Copper and Stardust in it as well ($2.99). So, I purchased mine for $.99. #bragging

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Graduation Dresses

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With graduation season upon us, let me know which dress you would go for underneath your graduation robe. I am so excited that floral's are all the rage this season, therefore this post is dedicated to them (Graduation Style :) I love flowers!!!!

1. Adrianna Papell

Floral Print Scuba Sheath Dress

 2. Eliza J

Belted Print Faille Fit & Flare Dress

 

3. FELICITY & COCO

Floral Print Fit & Flare Dress

4. FELICITY & COCO

Floral Print Fit & Flare Dress

5. Maggy London

Floral Print Sateen Fit & Flare Dress

 

6. Adrianna Papell

Floral Print Scuba Fit & Flare Dress

 

7. Eliza J

Belted Print Faille Fit & Flare Dress

Again, let me know which one you would go for. 

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