Counter Swatches: Tom Ford Fall 2015 - Complexion Enhancing Primers in Pink & Peach & Skin Illuminating Powder Duo in Moodlight

Counter Swatches: Tom Ford Fall 2015 - Complexion Enhancing Primers in Pink & Peach & Skin Illuminating Powder Duo in Moodlight

Keala

 

Hi, guys! Last night I watched THIS (start at 10:40) haul video from Tarababyz, where she talks about Tom Ford Fall 2015. She didn't have the whole collection, but did get the Skin Illuminating Powder Duo in Moonlight and the Illuminating Powder in Translucent Pink. After hearing her description of the powder I knew it was something I really wanted to check out, as I have been eyeing the original color for quite some time!

 
Bioderma Photoderm Laser SPF50+

Bioderma Photoderm Laser SPF50+

Keala

My latest 2 SPF fails have been the Bioderma Photoderm Max SPF50+ Milk, and the Kiehl's Super Fluid UV Defense SPF50+. The Bioderma Milk's finish was too shiny and tacky - even under foundation and powdered it looked much too dewy for my taste. If I added another layer of powder things started to look un-skin like. I tried it without moisturizer and the finish was better, but it still was a little too tacky to work well under makeup and dry parts didn't feel moisturized enough. 

The Kiehl's was even worse, finish was too shiny and it didn't feel like it sank into my skin at all. I tried it without moisturizer underneath, but then my skin felt dry and the shiny finish was still there. I'll keep the Bioderma Milk to use on my body, but the Kiehl's is already in the purge pile. 

Enter my latest SPF mission test...the Bioderma Photoderm Laser SPF50+!! 

Taking A Break

Taking A Break

Keala

Hi, everyone!! Feeling the need to take a break from the blog. I'll be around social media a bit here & there, but for the most part I'm going to step away from that as well. I'll be back!!! But for now I want to clear up some headspace & enjoy other things :-)

New In: May 2015

New In: May 2015

Keala

So this is what I ended up with, vs. the entirety of what I purchased. There was more, but some things were returned right away or purged for various reasons so I didn't include them. The few items not pictured but that I thought warranted mentioning I talked about in THIS post. 

Update On The Big Purge

Update On The Big Purge

Keala

If you missed the details of the Big Purge, you can catch up HERE!! I had gathered quite a bit in that purge pile, but I definitely wasn't finished. I sorted through everything, even makeup bags, at least twice...but most categories I sorted through several times. 

Recap: May 2015

Recap: May 2015

Keala

Thought I'd start doing a monthly recap to let you know what's been going on in beauty and general life! Not sure if I'll get to it every month, but thought May was a good time to start since there were some products I tried that won't get their own proper review post (or it won't come for a bit) and I wanted to mention them somewhere. 

Skin Inc Ceramide Serum

Skin Inc Ceramide Serum

Keala

Bronzer Bunny told me about Skin Inc a long time ago, and it's been on my wish list ever since. Skin Inc's premise is that everybody's skin is different, and as such you should have your own personalized serum...who wouldn't want that!

A Purging State Of Mind

Keala

I've been on a purging rampage the past couple of weeks - nail polish, makeup, skincare, body care, samples...nothing is safe! Seriously, it's been an overwhelming need to purge and it came on quite urgently and quickly!! So what's going on???

Viseart Eyeshadow Palette In 01 Neutral Matte

Viseart Eyeshadow Palette In 01 Neutral Matte

Keala

Aaaaaaah Viseart...

 This was OOS on Sephora forever, and when it finally came back in stock I made the purchase even though it was right before the last sale (I was afraid it'd be gone again before I could get it on sale!). Lemme say...I'm very happy with this new palette!! 

Most Used Brushes: May 2015

Most Used Brushes: May 2015

Keala

I'm not that educated when it comes to brushes, but one thing I have learned over the past couple of years is that brushes absolutely do make a difference! They can help your shadow blend more seamlessly, some hairs are better for certain types of products (creams vs. powder for example)...but a lot of it boils down to personal preference - much like most things in the beauty world! 

Cover FX Custom Cover Drops

Cover FX Custom Cover Drops

Keala

I love the idea of the Cover FX Custom Cover Drops - add it to any of your existing products to make a foundation or tinted product...best part...you get to decide on the coverage!

Reader Collaboration #2

Reader Collaboration #2

Keala

This has nothing to do with the Reader Collaboration, but I can't pass up an opportunity to share this funny...it's not new, but I only recently saw it!

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