I know what you are thinking. Summer is almost over. BUT I feel like Seattle has a late summer that bleeds into September, so there are several sweaty weeks ahead of us!
I recently stepped into my local Sephora with a list and a dream. A dream to find products that lasted all day and could stop my combo skin to become a giant oil slick. I also had a gift card to burn from my father-in-law! God bless family that gifts Sephora cards!
I gathered a list of long lasting products that were supposed to last alllll day, baby! Here is what I picked up and my thoughts on each of them. Keep in mind that I have combination to oily skin and my skin is not super sensitive.
Becca Primer Mattifying Primer
I really wanted to like this stuff. I was rooting for you, Becca! I found this primer to be super sticky and hard to apply with certain moisturizers. I used it in the sweltering 109 degree Vegas heat and it held up well! My makeup did not bleed or smudge off. I know soooo many people that love this, but I just couldn’t get over how stiff it felt on my face. I ended up deciding to return this one, but maybe I will revisit it again later.
Urban Decay All Nighter Pollution Spray
Why did it take me so long to add this spray to my collection?? I have no good reason! I also first tried this spray in Vegas and it truly set my makeup all day. I was able to go from meetings to the clurrrbb without my makeup sliding off. It is a bit pricey at around $35, but I try to only use it when I know I have an extra long day or if I feel I will be exceptionally sweaty (aka Tuesdays). We also have had a series of wildfires in WA that have left the air very toxic and polluted, so this purchase came at the perfect time! Definitely a must-have product!
Sephora Cream Stain Matte Lipstick
I have a love-hate relationship with matte liquid lipsticks. Half the time I use them, they dry out my lips or create those gross wear lines. I usually favor cream lipsticks because they can reapplied easily throughout the day. But I was struck by this beautiful color and wanted to get back on the matte train. I am so happy I took a chance on this lipstick.
Born This Way Concealer
This stuff is HEAVY coverage, so it was not the best for my skin in the summer. I find the heavier the concealer or foundation, the harder it is in the summer to keep it on. I think this stuff will be AMAZING for Fall and Winter for a night out or a full-face glam day. I don’t think I would wear it daily because I am worried that it would clog my pores. But, GIRL it truly covers all them flaws!
Fenty Beauty Foundation (color samples)
Everyone has been buzzing about the Fenty Beauty Foundation and I was late to the game! I am super picky about foundation and I actually typically do not wear it. I like to wear it for special occasions and when I want my skin to look especially flawless. I have been blessed with a fairly even skin tone, so I can usually just get by on concealer and powder.
The first time I applied this concealer, I was wowed by the medium to full flawless coverage. It went on extremely smooth and even with my beauty blender. I think my shade was slightly off, but it still blended in very well with my skin. It gave my a very subtle glow that I loved as well. This may be the best foundation that I ever tried! And it comes in SO many shades! I love an inclusive brand that has a wide range of shades.
What are some of your favorite long-lasting products? Let me know if there are any that I should pick up on my next Sephora Run!
Talk soon!
xo,
Simone
