I am really bad for not highlighting and cotouring when I have a full face of makeup on. My cheeks are just naturally pretty bright red. And I have very full, chubby cheeks, and I haven't found a way to contour them where it doesn't look like a streak down my face.
Ages ago, when I first decided to attempt the contour life, I bought Benefit Hoola. And then, for good measure (or impulse) I bought Benefit Hervana at the recommendation of the girl at Sephora.
Hervana was recommended to me because you can swirl it together and have it be darker or have it be softer. I usually end up with a softer blush which is how I prefer it.
I like Hoola as well. I think the color is a little dark for my skin tone. But it blends nicely.
They come in the cardboard boxes with the magnetic close. They came with little brushes that my cats have had a blast playing with.
My skin is awful. I am constantly wearing make up all day. I am horrible for touching my face throughout the day. Needless to say, I am constantly breaking out. And it is super picky about what it likes when it comes to skin care.
Through trial and error, I have found some products that work for me and my skin. (When I use them regularly.)
First, I use Josie Maran Argan Exfoliating Cleansing Powder twice a day. First thing in the morning and when I take my make up off. It's scubs off all the dead skin and keeps my skin clear.
After I wash my face, I moisturize with Josie Maran 100% Pure Argan Oil Light. I use a couple drops and rub it all over my face. I finish it off by using Benefit It's Potent! on my eyes.
What I use to remove my make up changes. I love my Make Up Eraser, but when I'm at the gym I prefer make up removing wipes.
I love Josie Maran's skin care products! I am obsessed with them. The agran oil moisturizes my skin and absorbs quickly.
I'm not picky about make up removers. As long as it doesn't leave a residue and doesn't burn my eyes, I'm sold. I love the rest of the Benefit They're Real! line. So it makes sense to try out the remover as well.
Verdict: All the instructions said was to saturate a cotton pad and wipe your make up off. It did remove my make up, but it was a little thick for my liking. It lathered when I mixed it with water but then it was a little too watered down and more scrubbing was required. Not my favourite way to remove make up but it's definitely not the worst product I've tried. It didn't burn my eyes, which is always a plus for me too.
I have tried, and loved, Benefit's the Porefessional Face Primer. I was in the market for a blotting product, so this caught my eye.
I will be up front, I kind of hated it.
It did mattify my skin a little bit. But it didn't leave a lasting impression. And it smeared my make up. And I didn't like how it made my skin feel.
It is not my favourite oil obsorbing product. I don't have much else to say about it.
