Maybelline Fit Me Stick Foundation Review

I had to make a trip to Walmart and naturally stopped at the makeup! I had a coupon for $2.00 off a Maybelline product and decided to try out the Fit Me Foundation Stick. I opted for shade 120 Classic Ivory.

 

 

 

 

 

 Details

This is directly from the Maybelline site. Click here for the product page.

 

Our first gel stick foundation with an anti-shine core
Fresh gel foundation blends to a natural matte finish
Lightweight powders in the anti-shine core instantly dissolve excess oil 

Why You'll Love It

It’s one-step perfection.
The first of its kind – lightweight gel stick foundation with an anti-shine powder core:

• Powder core instantly dissolves excess oil.
• For flawless, shine-free skin and tailor-made natural matte coverage.
• Easy to apply and great on-the go.
• Available in 12 oil-free shades.

For Best Results

Apply to your face and blend evenly with your fingertips

 

My Experience

I applied the foundation directly from the stick to my face as suggested in the application directions. The shade did closely match my skin. It went on very smoothly and blended very easily. I didn't use my fingers to blend. I opted for my beauty blender.

 

The foundation didn't feel greasy or sticky. It had a nice smoothness. Since I was using this as a trial I decided to skip primers and concealers today. It does seem to dry decently fast once applied and blended. It "mattifies" your skin once it sets. After wearing it throughout the day I did notice it seemed to keep extra oils at bay.

 

The coverage is more natural but it seems to be buildable. My initial thought was that it was going to be more of a fuller coverage product but seems to be light to medium. Again this is without any primers, etc. I am sure you would probably get a more full coverage look if primers were used and you added more foundation or "built" it.

 

Opinion and Final Thoughts

I do like the Maybelline Fit Me Stick Foundation. I think that the foundation did closely match my skin and was very bendable. It had a nice application and good finished results. I prefer more of a fuller coverage foundation, again I believe this is buildable.

 

I also think this would work well as a concealer with other foundation products and trouble areas. It did seem to keep the oil down and I didn't notice much shine. I plan to try this out several more ways that will include using a primer and building in addition to concealing using this product as a base.

 

My overall opinion is that I would definitely use this product again and would recommend it to my friends and family. It was a good product and very affordable! So if you haven't already tried this out I say go for it!!

 

Here is a quick snapshot after several hours of wear. Unfortunately the lighting was bad but I definitely think the makeup held up pretty well!

 

 

Love and Hugs!!!

 

 

 

"Face" Facts : Makeup Series Part One - From Primer to Powder

Part One : From Primer to Powder

 

What girl or woman doesn't love makeup? I know I do! Makeup is a fun way to express yourself, and a great way to enhance your features! Today's post is going to cover basic "face" makeup. We will start with primer and work towards powder with details about each. Are you ready? Ok, lets go!

 

1) Primer

Primer is your basic "pre-makeup" makeup. The purpose of a primer is to conceal any issues with uneven skin, large pores, lines, wrinkles, etc. BB and CC creams are also a good primer. These are available in almost every makeup line from your cheaper drugstore brands to expensive designer brands. Even Avon makes a primer called "Magic X" that works great too.

Most of your primers will essentially "prime" or prepare your face for the rest of your makeup routine. Each primer does the basic neutralizing function of covering, but some will specialize in certain areas like wrinkles or redness for example. Here are a few choices of primers below. You can pick up primers for as little as $3.00. Drugstore or Target prices tend to average about $8.00.

  

2) Concealer

A concealer does just what is says! It conceals! A concealer is a great way to cover smaller problem areas like a breakout or dark circles. In my opinion the best way to conceal dark circles is not to just apply directly under the eye, but to bring the concealer down more nearest to the nose and down the cheek. Check out the diagram below to see how I apply mine for dark circles and spot treatments!

Concealers can also be found in almost any brand. Prices start as low as $1.00 and go up. Here are a few variations below.

 

3) Foundations

Trust me when I say there are tons of variations to foundation! There are so many types to choose from that it can seem overwhelming! I think a lot of it is pure trial and error. You have to see what works best for you by testing them out! Check out the variety below. I did a post about a year ago and listed the various foundations. I did include concealer in this since it was in a previous post. Your powder and primer will also be on the list. This will just give a more detailed explanation. You will find foundations starting around $4.00 but Target or drugstore brands will average $8.00-$10.00.

1) Cream to Powder : These come in compact style cases. They start as a creamy foundation and turn to powder on the skin. These are said to minimize oil and to last through the day. This is an easy option for those who don't like to deal with a lot of fuss with their foundation.

  2) Liquid Foundation : There are so many varieties of liquid foundation. This one is the most common. It applies smoothly and you are able to put more where it is needed. There is waterproof, smudgeproof, long lasting, oil free, skin matching, etc. If you have sensitive skin or are prone to breakouts stay away from the waterproof and lean towards and oil free.

  3) Powders : These are great for setting foundation and eliminating shine. Be careful as to how much you put on, because you don't want to clog pores or look like you have on a mask. If you can see it, then it's too much!

4) Mineral Foundation : These is a more natural approach to foundation. Some mineral powder can actually be good for your skin, while other's only claim to be. Mineral foundation should lightly lay on the skin. If you put on too much, or there are other additives in the product it will also look "cakey" like regular powder.

5) Whipped and Mousse Foundations: These are great because they go on smooth. They are great for aging and dry skin because they go on thin. Make sure not to over apply!

6) Concealer : This stuff can work miracles! It can hide dark circles, blemishes, and imperfections in skin. Even with concealer you want to watch your application. Putting too much will again cause "caking".

7) Tinted Moisturizer : This option is great for women who need a hint of color, but don't like the feeling of thick makeup. This is a minimal coverage option that evens skin tone and moisturizes at the same time.

4) Powder

Powder is what sets or finishes your face. It will help the primer, foundation, concealer, etc. stay on your face! It will also smooth things out and provide a more finished and polished look! Some of the varieties will include :loose powder, mineral powders, pressed powder, and even cream(liquid) to powder. Here are a few of those.

 

Today we covered the basics of your "face" makeup. If you have any questions or want to see swatches or demonstrations of how these products work let me know! The next post is going to cover your highlighting, contouring, blush, and bronzer! Check back for that!

Mini Makeup Haul : Super Cheap Finds!

I have been doing so many t-shirt transformations lately and found a place where you can get plain t-shirts for $1.00! Can you believe that? I was too excited. The place...Dollar Tree! Several people have been pinning about Dollar Tree crafts, but I haven't had time to try out any of those. I was just excited that these plain tee's were so cheap! They come in all sizes, colors, and of course different material. Some tee's are much thicker than others.

The point of this was to tell you about the other $1.00 finds I grabbed while on a mission for my tee's. I picked up a few makeup items from Dollar Tree in addition to a few from Walmart before my grocery shopping. Here are my latest super cheap purchases. And don't worry, I will be doing a review on all these products, because $1.00 or not, if the products aren't good why waste even that!

So, here they are...

 

What I got:

 

Dollar Purchases

NYC concealer

Maybelline lip stick

NYC duo lipstick and gloss

Michelle's Nail stickers (2 colors) (Compared to Sally's)

LA Colors shimmer eye shadows in white and black

Eneregin eye cream

Maybelline mineral liquid foundation

NYC blush

 

Total $11

 

Walmart

 

Color Show Gold polish $3

Rimmel Stay Matte powder $3

NYC foundation $3

NYC matching foundation $3

 

Total $12

 

I am really anxious to try out some of these items. Maybelline tends to be a good brand and I already know I like a few of Rimmels products as well. When I saw the nail strips for $1.00 I knew I had to try these. They are compared to the Sally's Salon Effects strips. Those usually run about $9.00. Can't wait to see how well these work.

 

As I mentioned above I will be doing a review on all the products I purchased on my super cheap mini beauty haul. The first is the NYC Colors Shimmer Loose Shadows. Check back soon for that review and color swatches!

 

Xoxo,

Brandi