It's the second week of our Best of Beauty awards! How are you liking it so far? Last week we covered the eyes, if you missed that post check it out HERE. This week it is all about the face. We're talking the best of the best when it comes to drugstore foundations, concealers, bronzers and more.
Foundation:
Revlon Colorstay Foundation
My holy grail foundation, Revlon Colorstay Foundation covers beautifully and stays put the entire day...through oily face and all! For a more detailed review check out my full review of this product HERE.
Price: $12.99
This is the only BB cream I've tried that didn't make my face extra oily and greasy. It supposedly has four benefits (primes, corrects, hydrates, perfects), but I wouldn't consider them actual skincare benefits. However I think it has a nice light coverage that covers redness and discoloration when you don't want to wear a full face of foundation. I also like that there are four shades: light, fair, medium and deep. Most BB creams come in only one or two shades.
Price: $8.79
THE best under eye concealer hands down. I like that it's a thinner consistency so it doesn't weigh down the under eye area while still brightening and covering dark circles like a champ. It is rumored to be a dupe for the YSL Touche Èclat concealer however I have not tried that one due to not being able to justify the price tag.
Price: $8.29
Price: $8.29
Because of its thick consistency, you only need a tiny bit to cover blemishes and dark spots. This concealing gem also stays put all day and doesn't slide anywhere or get patchy. Only downside to this product is that there are only three shades as of right now.
Price: $6.95
This finely milled powder sets foundation and concealer for a smooth and shine-free face without getting cakey. This powder really helps oily and combo skin stay matte and shine free all day. Also, if you need powder touch-ups throughout the day, you can apply more product and it still won't get cakey or patchy on you.
Price: $5.49
Price: $5.49
Bronzer:
NYX Matte Bronzer
With more of a terra-cotta bronze hue, this matte bronzer is great for contouring without looking muddy or orange. I am fair, but I use the shade medium which works perfectly as long as I don't apply heavily. I found the light shade looked a little too orange so opt for the medium shade even if you're fair or the deep shade if you are medium toned or darker.Price: $8.99
Elf Contouring Blush & Bronzer in St. Lucia
This magic bronzer is more of a golden bronze with a slight golden shimmer. If you're not a fan of shimmer don't fret, the shimmer doesn't transfer onto face - it just creates a healthy glow. It is also very similar to the NARS bronzer in Laguna but is a little less brown and more golden than Laguna.
Side note: The blush in this set is often compared to NARS Orgasm, but I think this Elf one is a little more peach-colored which is nice.
Price: $3.00
Blush:
NYX Powder BlushesThese highly pigmented blushes are flattering and create a pretty natural glow. NYX offers a large selection of colors and shades with different finishes ranging from matte to shimmer.
Price: $5.99
Tools:
Real Techniques BrushesI talked about how amazing this brands eye brushes are in the last Best of Beauty post and the face brushes are just as phenomenal. My absolute favorite is the Expert Face Brush which applies foundation SO beautifully and never leaves streaks. I have recommended/bought this for friends and they loved it so much they went on to recommend it to their friends. I also really love their blush brush because it applies blushes so naturally and evenly it gives you the prettiest glow! You can find these brushes at Ulta.
Price: $5.99(individual brushes)-$19.99(brush sets)
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