Review | Fenty Beauty: Foundation + Blotting Powder

Ladies and Gentlemen, I present to you Rihanna's makeup line, Fenty Beauty. Fenty Beauty has been stirring so many pots and has been the most talking about makeup brand in the recent weeks. Rihanna launched with 40 foundations shades, 6 highlights, a gloss, primer, brushes, blotting powder and sheets, sponges, and matching stixes. It was a huge and overwhelming launch. In my case, I ended up getting the Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation and Invisimatte Blotting Powder and I also ended up getting a sample of Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Primer at Sephora. So, I'll be giving you a full on review using all three products. 

The Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Primer is 32 ML/1.08 Fl Oz. It is pink but it diffuses to your skin after applying it. The reason why I didn't buy it and only got the sample of the primer is because to me its either a hit or miss with primers. The primer claims to stop shine, pore diffusing and smooths out the skin for better foundation application. However, one of the biggest problems I had with Primer + Foundation combo, was that it enhanced my pores. My pores were extremely noticeable. I began to see what was the problem. After different experiments, I realized it was the primer that was making my pores stand out more than normal. So I now use the foundation with a different primer. If you have the primer and you're loving it then I'm happy it worked out for you! Take note that the primer does a strong baby smell. Its also moisturizing which makes your face feel soft. The primer does cost $32.

The Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation is 32 ML equivalent to 1.08 Fl Oz, which is a little above average. The cost of the foundation is $34; I actually find it inexpensive for a foundation that is slightly above 1 fluid ounce. Yes, there is 40 shades, so I do highly recommend getting color matched. There are many different undertones and it makes it difficult to find your match; plus the foundation does oxidize. So be careful when it comes to color matching yourself. This foundation is a medium to full coverage depending how you apply it. With a damped beauty blender, you'll get a medium coverage and with a dry beauty blender you'll get more of a full coverage. I also want to note that I have very oily/combo skin. When I first applied the foundation, I found it to dry extremely fast. Once it dries on you you'll find difficulty to blend it out, so work with it by sections. Other than that it does blend smoothly. I use two pumps for an everyday use. It also has a scent to it, almost as a floral smell. After my first use of the foundation I realized two things: 1. It was extremely lightweight on the skin. As if I was wearing absolutely nothing. I loved it! 2. It lasts! I wasn't shiny at all. However, its not as medium to full coverage as I thought it was going to be. After foundation is set and everything, I do still see redness. But I'm not completely mad at it. The pros definitely outweigh the cons, but I also do not love this foundation. Its more of a like. I've used this foundation for over a week and its starting to grow on me. I am shade 190, its a bit light on me, but with Fall and Winter coming I'll fine.

Talk about magic. The Invisimatte Blotting Powder costs $32 for 8.5g/0.3 oz. Don't be intimated by the white powder; it is actually universal for all skins tones. It. Is. Amazing. With the Pro Filt'r Foundation I found it rare when I was shiny, but when I would just apply it to apply it, I saw a difference. It worked like magic. It made me completely matte! You can also use it when you are not wearing any foundation. I loved this product for sure. No problems either.

Ladies and Gentlemen, that was my review for Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation, Invisimatte Blotting Powder and Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Primer. If you want to give the foundation a try, I do recommend it. Everyone skin types are different and everyone has different opinions. The foundation is the safest thing to try out. For the primer I recommend getting a sample first and trying out to see if you like it, but that's just my opinion. And for the Blotting Powder, if you feel like you need it in your life, get it. If you can deal with being shiny then you're fine. Save your money! These are just my opinions and experiences with the products. How I rate the products on whether which one is best for you 1. Foundation. 2. Blotting Powder. 3. Primer.

See you next time.

Yours Truly,
Lizzy.

FFR | September's Ipsy Glam Bag

Today's post is all about Ipsy Glam Bag for the month of September! So, welcome back. (:

September's Ipsy Glam Bag 

The products in this month's subscription are:

Manefit: Lily, Whitening + Brightening & Mugwort, Astringent + Pore Care

Smashbox Cosmetics: Photo Finish Radiance Primer 

ColourPop Cosmetics: Brow Boss in Dark Brown

Teeez Cosmetics: Eve's Ready to Wear Lipstick in Romantic Red

P.R.M.I.T Beauty: GELIusion in Virgo

All black, faux leather, and spiked

I started off by using Manefit: Lily, Whitening + Brightening face mask. 

So, I ended up forgetting to take a picture after the mask, but let me just say my face was glow-y! In this picture I also applied Smashbox Cosmetics: Photo Finish Radiance Primer. My face was so glow-y from the mask that the radiance primer added more shine; which is why my face looks so moisturized. 

LOL @ my eyebrows. Anywho, I almost always use brow pencils, so this is where ColourPop Cosmetics: Brow Boss in Dark Brown came to play. 

I topped off my makeup with Teeez Cosmetics: Eve's Ready to Wear Lipstick in Romantic Red. 

Oh, and I also did my nails using P.R.M.I.T Beauty: GELIusion in Virgo. 

Review!

Manefit: Lily, Whitening + Brightening & Mugwort, Astringent + Pore Care || OMGoodness! I used the Lily, Whitening + Brightening mask and its probably one of the best masks I've used in a while. The mask claims to help hydrate and amp up skin clarity. It definitely hydrated my skin. It brought my face back to life. I was honestly shook by this mask. If you ever come across it, BUY IT! 

Smashbox Cosmetics: Photo Finish Radiance Primer || I am all about trying new primers, but I was not a fan of this primer for the reason being that its radiant. I want a primer that is going to give me a matte canvas when I apply foundation. My makeup however did it last for a good amount time, I just wish it wasn't radiant. Other than that, it did its job.  

ColourPop Cosmetics: Brow Boss in Dark Brown || Okay, Colourpop! I've tried many drugstore brow pencils, but this has to be my favorite thus far. Its inexpensive as well, only $8 online. I love the fact that it's not wax-y. One thing, I did have trouble with, was the application. I felt like I had to add a lot of pressure when I was applying, just to get color pay off, but that was only the first time I used it. Other than that it its my favorite. I've used it everyday every since then. 

Teeez Cosmetics: Eve's Ready to Wear Lipstick in Romantic Red || I was not a fan. The formula was buttery (satin) and I felt like the color didn't suit me as well. If you end up getting this lipstick. Do you like it?

P.R.M.I.T Beauty: GELIusion in Virgo || I LOVE THIS COLOR. This sapphire blue is everything. I'm here for it. When I first applied it, I did see a gel illusion to it, but as days went by it ended up disappearing. The nail polish chipped pretty fast. It didn't last me two days, but the color is pretty and also very me! 

All black, faux leather, and spiked || One of the best bags to receive. Its a classic black bag with no extra designs to it. Love it! 

Overall September's Ipsy Glam Bag? 4/5

Thank you for reading another Full Face Review. Stay tuned for monthly reviews. 

Yours Truly, 

Lizzy. 

Lizzy's Recipe || Chicken Salad

Hello and welcome to Lizzy's Recipe.

This is a new blog series where I share recipes that I learned throughout my life and especially through my family. So, sit back and enjoy some recipes I have in store. Also, majority of these recipes are budget friendly, but I'm not 100% sure for healthy eating. However, what I do know is that they're good! So enjoy some good eating. 

Chicken Salad

Things you'll need:

• Boneless & Skinless Chicken Breast (3)
• Canned Tuna (1)
• Mayo
• Canned Peas & Carrots (1)
• Canned Kernel Corn (1)
• Optional: Corn Chips or Tostadas 

Step 1: Start off with boiling water for 15 minutes before adding the chicken. Once the water starts boiling go ahead and add the chicken. Let the chicken sit for 20-30 minutes.

Step 2: Before taking out the chicken out of boiling water, please make sure it's done. The time depends on how high you have the stove on and how thick the chicken breasts are. Don't get salmonella. Once the chicken is ready; empty out the water and add the chicken to a bowl. I recommend letting the chicken cool for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes you'll need to start shredding the chicken. I do it by hand and it can take but up 15 minutes. 

Step 3: After shredding all the chicken. You'll add in the rest of the ingredients. The order doesn't matter, but I always add in Tuna first, then Canned Peas & Carrots, after Canned Kernel Corn and finally Mayo. I added a can of everything but its completely up to you on how many cans you want to add. I do sometimes only add one of everything except Tuna, I'll occasionally do two cans of Tuna. As far as the Mayo goes you can do two spoonfuls of Mayo. Optionally: Adding sliced jalapenos. It adds more flavor, but since I don't like jalapenos I skipped this step. 

Step 4: Mix everything together. When you're mixing you'll know if you need more Mayo or not. I also start off with a little bit of Mayo and add more along the way if its needed. 

Step 5: After Step 4, you're done with your chicken salad. & Taaadaaaaah, you're basically done and you'll be able to enjoy your chicken salad. By the way, I LOVE to eat the chicken salad with corn chips. ITS BOMB(DOT)COM. 

I hope you guys enjoyed the first blog post of my new series and I also hope you try this recipe out. If you do try this recipe let me know how you like it or if you have any questions feel free to ask me as well. 

FFR || Play! by Sephora: The Innovators, Aug 2017.

Better late than never. Welcome to yet another Full Face Review using Play! by Sephora. This is now my second month subscribed and I'm loving it so far. I was actually thinking of canceling my subscription from Ipsy, but that's another topic. So, let's get to this month's theme; which is The Innovators.

Play! by Sephora: The Innovators

August 2017

This month's products:

BeautyBlender: Micro Mini

Kat Von D: Lock-It Concealer Creme #19
Too Faced: Mascara Melt Off Cleansing Oil
Kopari: Coconut Melt
Living Proof: Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo
Kat Von D: Saint & Sinner
Makeup Geek Bag

For this particular blog post we are doing it differently. Since I fell behind and there's not really any makeup to review on my face; I'll just give you my review based on the usage and I'll insert pictures afterwards.

BeautyBlender: Micro Mini || Do not be fooled by the size. Once I damped the mini beauty blender it double its size. To be completely honest with you, you're not missing out. If anything I think the micro mini is a bit to small of under eye concealer and too big to be getting into small areas if that makes sense? But, yes. The micro mini blender does to its job. It actually blends beautifully. 

Kat Von D: Lock-It Concealer Creme #19 || I am a fan of Kat Von D products, so I had high expectations for this. Unfortunately, shade #19 is a tad tan for my liking, since I do highlight the under eye. I did however use it as a dark circle concealer and it was so rich and thick. I was afraid of caking, but it worked great. I definitely recommend this product. However, if you don't like thick/heavy concealers then I consider you passing on this one. 

Too Faced: Mascara Melt Off Cleansing Oil || I usually don't wear waterproof mascaras since I always struggle with taking it off, but since I received this product its been a life saver. Considering the fact, that this is my first Mascara Melt Off Cleaning Oil, its my favorite at the moment, so don't quote me on the "best thing ever." With that being said if you recommend any Mascaras Melt Offs, please let me know. Thank you! 

 Kopari: Coconut Melt || This Coconut Melt is everything! I used this as a makeup remover melt and moisturizer. But you can use it as: lip balm, hair mask, shave oil, massage oil, baby butter and more. It is for all skin types and its solutions are: dryness, redness and dullness and uneven texture. I have seen result in my redness and uneven texture. Recommend for sure! 

Living Proof: Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo || Unfortunately, I did not try this. I actually gave it away to my pledge sister since I do not use Dry Shampoo and I know she does and well take full advantage of it. Sorry. 

Kat Von D: Saint & Sinner || Saint is more for the daytime and Sinner is more of a nighttime perfume. I can't explain the scents, but my favorite is Saint over Sinner. I do recommend going into Sephora and taking a whiff. 

Makeup Geek Bag || I cannot with white bags. The bag itself is okay, not the best thing ever but its okay. Somewhat disappointed. 

Overall The Innovators, Aug 2017: 5/7

Pictures:

Sorry, for a very short and not well put together blog. The next one will be better, I promise!

August Monthly Goals

So are we going to act like I've been M.I.A? I know, I do apologize. But I'll explain in details in the end. I just realized it's the end of the month and I swear that this was the longest month of the year so far! It's CRAZY! I also know that I am a day late. So lets get to it!

August's 

-Meal prep for a week

-Writing a poem. 

-Explore something new.

• MEAL PREP FOR A WEEK. Unfortunately, I didn't get around meal prepping because of lack of funds, time, and space. I know its not a valid excuse, but I know for sure before the year ends I will meal prep for a week. AND when I do I'll posted on here. :)
• WRITING A POEM. I recently wrote and published my poem on my blog: A Friendship Poem At the beginning, I was hesitant about publishing my poem because I thought it wasn't good; since I don't write poems. (sweat face). But, hey I achieved a goal. Did you read it? P.S I still don't think its good. 
• EXPLORE SOMETHING NEW. Well, August was a month full of new things. For instance the fact that I went to New York for a week and experienced and explored new places. Here are two blog posts I have of New York in case you haven't read them: New York post 1 and New York post 2. This month I also went to the Gilroy Outlets. I know, I know. I've lived here in San Jose for about three years and I never been to Gilroy Outlets until now. Everything and everywhere I went and tried was good. 

Although, everything went well except meal prep it was a good month to achieve 2/3 goals. However, a reason why I've been M.I.A is because of the trip and moving. When I moved back to SJ I didn't have wifi, but until the past couple of days; so it was hard to get some work done. Plus, I am working and going to school. So bare with me while I upload August posts in September. But until then I'll see you in a couple of weeks for another monthly goal posts.