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DAILY ESSENTIAL?

I recently received some sunscreen from Colorescience that I’m not particularly in love with but then again I don’t absolutely hate it.  I received the Daily UV Essentials which consists of the Daily UV Protector & the Sunforgettable Brush-On Sunscreen. At $78 for this kit, I think that the look and feel of the containers are not up to par with such a high price point. The Unforgettable Broad Spectrum Brush-On Sunscreen has SPF 50, came in a medium shade and is super invisible. I was hoping to see a little more even skin tone but I could barely see a difference in the color on my face. I only knew it was there because my face would look more matte so I only used this over the UV Protector.

The Daily UV Protector has a whipped formula that takes a while to blend out and doesn’t look pretty as it’s being rubbed in. When I finally rub it all in, for a few moments it makes my skin look gray but that fades away quickly and eventually looks more natural. I must say, I really liked how my skin looked.

Overall, there’s nothing I hate about these products but don’t feel it’s worth so much money and could do without the whipped formula to enjoy the whole experience.

https://www.colorescience.com/products/daily-uv-essentials

By Miryam | NYC Makeup Tonight Instructor

 

In Control

 

The moment I tested out the NYX Total Control Drop Foundation, I knew I had to have it. It’s super lightweight almost like water and the coverage can be anything you want it to be! Anything from sheer to FULL coverage, you’re in control. As a make-up artist, I always tell people that I either don’t do my make-up or I go all in and prefer my full coverage.

Last week though I had a cold, like all of New York did, so my skin wasn’t looking lively. I decided to try a tiny bit of this foundation for a rare sheer coverage just to make me look healthy again and was literally in shock at how natural I looked. Up until then I was using this foundation for full coverage only and was still obsessed. Now I can say this is the only foundation I would also ever wear on it’s own without setting, without concealer, without blush, without anything else. The price point for this foundation is reasonable at $14 and there are 24 shades available which is amazing! I was able to get my hands on most shades so I’ve also added this to my kit to share with my clients. NYX does recommend using this with the Total Control Drop Foundation Brush but really any good buffing brush will do the job just as effectively. 

By Miryam | NYC Makeup Tonight Instructor

Get In The Glow

Anastasia Beverly Hills X Nicole Guerriero Glow Kit

Anastasia Beverly Hills is always killing it with their Glow Kits and their latest one, a collaboration with YouTuber Nicole Guerriero, has no doubt seen massive success. All 6 shades feel inspired by Unicorns and all things Rose Gold. This limited edition palette is diverse with a color for every skin tone, perfect to have in your kit! Most shades are wearable, with the exception of Forever Lit & Daydream which are the more unconventional shades. Forever Lit was the most fun to wear because of it’s lavender reflections! For a beautiful more wearable glow, I've been super obsessed with layering Kitty Kat with either Forever Young or Glo Getter on my complexion.


http://www.anastasiabeverlyhills.com/glow-kit-nicole-guerriero/ABH01-18162.html

 

By Miryam | NYC Makeup Tonight Instructor

 

 

IN THE GLOW

Over the past two weeks I’ve been playing with some Marc Jacobs Beauty products and have fallen in love with their new Glow Stick in 700 Spotlight! The texture is cool and buttery unlike anything else I own and the color is a beautiful BRIGHT white gold. I’ve been wearing it alone without other makeup on my face and over a beat face as the base for my powder highlight and THAT’S when I really fell in love! I apply it onto my finger first and then dab it onto the desired areas I want and it remains dewy so it really catches the powder I place over it. Every single time I wear this product, I get so many compliments on my highlight and that’s all a girl could ever ask for. The packaging is very clean as well as easy to clean although it’s white which is a huge relief. But I think the best part is it suits all skin tones since it has both cool and warm undertones and plus it’s sheer so it looks even more natural. It’s pricey but totally worth it!