Guest Post: Garnier BB Cream Review

Photo courtesy of www.garnier.com

 I am so lucky to have such fantastic friends WHO also appreciate skin care and cosmetics.  My best pal, Bronwen, is in love with a new product and can't wait to share....without further adieu, here she is. 

Hello ladies!

I don't know about you but I'm a sucker when it comes to seeing things in ads and wanting to try them out.  When I saw the ads for Garnier's BB Cream I knew I had to try it.  You see I'm relatively new to the makeup front. I know... weird, right?  So since I knew this was basically a tinted moisturizer, I figured I couldn't really go wrong.

I should clarify that my morning routine, in my mind, needs to be really quick. I work extremely early in the morning (I have to be at work at 6:30am!!) so quick and easy solutions are what I gravitate towards, since I like to sleep as long as possible. This BB Cream works great for me as I can basically slap it on, throw on some mascara and lip gloss and be good to go (WOW, this makes my routine sound violent.  I assure you it's not). I've been blessed with pretty nice and clear skin that really only requires some evening out. This works great for me!  It really does even out my complexion and moisturizes all at the same time.

What really drew me to the product, and this may be a little weird, was the smell.  I don't know about you but if something smells off or has a really potent odor, I just won't use it.  Needless to say, I really like this product and I think it will stay in my arsenal for a while!  (Please excuse the horrible photos, I just got back from the gym and, good grief, my hair is a mess!)

Thanks again, Bronwen, for such a fantastic review.  After all you've been raving about it, I know I have to try it.  Have any of you ladies tried this before?  What are your thoughts?

 

Flawless Coverage with Clinique

I know this girl who has, perhaps, the most flawless looking skin I've ever seen.

She's a co-worker friend of mine who's blessed with long, gorgeous dark hair and perfectly porcelain skin.....I know what you're all thinking but you can't hate someone who's as fun as she is.

We were having a conversation about foundation the other day and I casually asked her what she usually wears. She promptly said that she wasn't wearing any foundation or concealer. (We sit across the room from each other so I'm positive she couldn't see my jaw hitting the floor after she said this.) She explained that she was only wearing a tinted moisturizer and a pressed powder and both products were from Clinique. We conversed a bit more about the product and after I received a pic from her displaying the product, I ran out to purchase it.

The two items I picked up were Clinique Moisture Sheer Tint SPF 15 in Fair and Perfectly Real Compact Makeup in Shade 102. First, the powder is silky smooth and, best of all, the coverage is buildable. So, if you feel like wearing less one day but more the next, you can! I love how easy the powder slides on and covers any scarring or blemishes one may have. (I have a few scars and I hardly had to use any concealer since the powder did the trick.) Another great thing about the powder is that it stays matte all day. This was one of the first pressed powders I've used that does not make me oily during the day! A major bonus...

The Sheer Tint is phenomenal. (Thanks, Rheanna, for mentioning this product to me.) I, honestly, can not stop raving about this moisturizer!! Not only does it blend perfectly into your skin but it provides a fantastic sheer tint that actually covers redness and blemishes. (Honestly, I've yet to encounter any other tinted moisturizer that can do this.) On the days where I only wear some foundation, I'll mix a bit of this with my favorite foundation, apply with a sponge and I'm good to go all day. TRY THIS PRODUCT OUT!!!

You know, Clinique never used to be my favorite line but it's really starting to grow on me. If they continue making products like the Sheer Tint, I'm going to be hooked for sure. Have any of you ladies tried these out before?

Cheers