December 11, 2009

My Quest for the PERFECT Drug Store Makeup

Ok so this recessions got me nipping my beauty budget in the bud! I LOVE LOVE LOVE expensive makeup and don't dare tell me you can't tell the difference, you totally can! I have decided to use this as an opportunity to do my own little drug store vs. department store search. You see it in Glamour and Allure every year but why take their word for it? I'll be the judge! I'll be testing foundation, blush, lip gloss, mascara, eye shadow, moisturizer, etc. Oh and I guess for comparison purposes I should add that I have combination skin and while I don't have acne I do get the occasional pimple here and there.
Up first, Almay Nearly Naked Liquid Makeup

Upon first use I hated this, mainly because I have been using mineral makeup since it came out so this was QUITE different. I decided to stick it out, "get used to it" if you will. Well I used the whole bottle (which went FAST I might add) and I'm still not sold. It definitely didn't feel "naked". I could always tell I had something on my face and the coverage, eh not so much. I felt like it made my face very oily too, even in the dry winter air, something NO woman wants! So sorry Almay, I'm usually a fan, but this gets two thumbs DOWN!
On to the next...Cover Girl Clean Makeup Oil Control Foundation. Stay Tuned!
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12 comments:

  1. LindseyDecember 11, 2009 at 10:26 AM

    Thanks for the review! I love that you're doing this!=)

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  2. AnonymousDecember 11, 2009 at 10:39 AM

    The Revlon mineral makeup isn't SO bad. I use a good primer so the crappy drugstore stuff works more like the good makeup brands.

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  3. ChardonnayDecember 11, 2009 at 11:07 AM

    Yes! I'm so excited to read more reviews!

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  4. KerriDecember 11, 2009 at 11:22 AM

    I used this and I absolutely hated it! It made me look so shiny. I didn't even get through a quarter of the bottle before I threw it away!

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  5. DollfaceDecember 11, 2009 at 11:40 AM

    I love Clinique.... they make great, lightweight and hypo allergenic stuff... xxxoo

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  6. AnonymousDecember 11, 2009 at 4:51 PM

    "Drug store brands" here are 2 - 3 times the price you guys pay. I was just in the US and stocked up! I also picked up some Bare Minerals.

    I got 2 Revlon foundations for $13US at CVS. Here it's $32AUS per bottle! (And our dollar is almost on par with the US at the moment)

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  7. d.a.r.December 11, 2009 at 7:19 PM

    Oooh I can't wait for the reviews!!!

    I am a huge fan of Bare Escentuals for foundation/bronzer/blush but really love Covergirl mascara and eye liner ha!

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  8. JenDecember 12, 2009 at 12:53 AM

    Oh, I'm anxiously awaiting your results! I've been curious about this for a long time. I've fallen in love with Mary Kay foundation, but I find I can do everything else at the drug store.

    ~ Jen

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  9. AnonymousDecember 12, 2009 at 1:51 PM

    I said Revlon but it is actually Physicians Formula mineral makeup that works pretty good with a decent primer. Whoops! :)

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  10. Our Happy Married Life...December 12, 2009 at 2:04 PM

    I am very curious to read about your reviews. I am definitely a brand name user. I love MAC & Bobbie Brown and use Lancome Definicils mascara. Everyone tells me I'm wasting my money on mascara but I can't find one I like that even compares. So, let me know if you find a good mascara for less than $26.50. :)

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  11. TracyZLesh @ Then I Got To ThinkingDecember 12, 2009 at 3:19 PM

    Yeah, I am with you! I stopped wearing foundation because I just couldn't find one I liked that I felt enhanced my skin!

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  12. Crazy Shenanigans-JMODecember 14, 2009 at 12:25 AM

    I have really sensitive skin so I'm interested to hear how this works out!

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