I used this oil and noticed - without having read it on the label in advance - that my pores were basically nonexistent on my cheeks especially. I have grown increasingly reluctant to add any new oils and serums to my regimen - I mean, how many does a single woman need?! I really love Vintner’s Daughter and Mad Hippie Vitamin C Serum and tend to alternate between them, and I’m skeptical that I need much else. I received a very generously sized sample of this and have been using it for about two weeks and will order more. + Sunday Riley Luna Retinol Sleeping Oil. It was hydrating and easy to apply and absorb - almost a whipped quality to it. I think I am now resigning myself to the fact that there is probably nothing that can impact this genetically-born feature–so concealer it is. Honestly, I did not see a big difference in the dark circles beneath my eyes after studying the area in the mirror for weeks on end after application. I was looking for something to help with my ultra-dark under-eye circles and this came highly recommended from so many people. Strongly recommend if you’re going through a rough (dry) patch yourself. My hair appeared so deeply hydrated and tangle free after use. These inexpensive deep conditioning treatment ampoules have worked wonders on my dry hair, which I think I have damaged from all of the blow-drying and the minimal hair cuts. (Similarly, so many people have raved about Necessaire products but I literally broke out in a rash after using their body wash and have avoided it since!) I will say that the product glides into skin effortlessly - it was easier to apply than my Mad Hippie serum (which I think requires more attentive blending with fingertips and leaves skin a bit tacky). However, I do think - as with most skincare products - that your skin may react differently to this than it did mine perhaps my skin is too sensitive for it. I broke out and was left with dry skin after using it for two weeks, and everything cleared up when I returned to my former regimen. I was desperate to love this product (I admire the founder and have read countless rave reviews), which promises to lighten hyperpigmentation and clear skin, but it did not play well with my complexion. ( These ended up being the winner for me.) In pursuit of comfortable nighttime unders, I kept seeing this pair highly recommended, nearly always reading that they were “insanely comfortable.” But they just weren’t my speed - I realized I prefer something with a slightly lower rise, and in a soft pima cotton, I think. Bonus points: even the packaging of this foundation stick is cool (the cap is magnetic). It really evens out and smooths skin and wears beautifully throughout the day. I have found myself using it almost daily, though, much to my surprise. At first, because of how matte it reads, I thought I would only use this when getting dolled up in the evening or when I have a breakout, and planned to continue to use a tinted moisturizer for everyday wear. It is matte as matte can be, so I often find myself wanting to soften things up with a lot of highlighting fluid afterward (I love this), but it stays put and offers exceptional coverage. Like CDP, it glides on and melts into skin effortlessly so long as (and this is critical) skin is well-moisturized before application. (You can buy this from multiple online boutiques, but Credo is the only one I could find that offered a 10% discount for new users with code CLEAN10 and a generous return policy, which was important given that I didn’t know for certain what shade I would be.) This stick is amazing - I would liken it to Cle de Peau concealer, but as a foundation. I’ll stick with this Hourglass stuff for everyday - it’s a one-stop shop for my daily makeup routine. Bonus: eyebrows do not feel stiff afterward like they do with ELF, which I have to say I also like because it is $2 and clear perfect when using with a pencil. I find this eyebrow gel is a perfect alternative - the color fills things out while also giving the brow shape and definition with a few quick flicks of a wrist. It feels so tedious to fill in all the little sparse spots and even things out. To be honest, most mornings, I just don’t have the energy or time to use an eyebrow pencil. I love this product and have recommended it to two close friends in the past few weeks. The TL DR: out of everything on this list, you need this foundation stick if you are looking for matte, full coverage that is a dream to apply. I’m back with more honest reviews of recently-tested, heavily-hyped products.
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