Sephora Bright Future Gel Serum Concealer | Review

Sephora rolled out a whole bunch of new products this week and I have to say they have really stepped up their game. Good job, Sephora. I have dabbled around with some of the new goodies a little bit but, I haven't gone too deep into my research with most of the products just quite yet. I was most excited to try out their new Bright Future Gel Serum Concealers because I heard so many awesome things about them - So, as you can imagine that's where most of my attention went. 

Recent Top Subscription Box Discoveries

I've been doing the whole subscription box thing for about two years now. I started off doing the whole Birchbox thing then added in Ipsy just to end up canceling Birchbox and just sticking with Ipsy. I'm not going to lie a lot of the things I get either end up sitting around in makeup bins where they go to be forgotten or they get gifted to better homes. On the other hand though this is one of my favorite ways to discover new products because more often than not I get to try out new fun products from brands I've never heard of before. It also helps that I find it to be pretty exciting to get things in the mail. 

Two to Try at the Drug Store

I felt like it had been awhile (and by awhile I mean like a week) since I picked up anything really new from the drugstore. There's been a lot of new releases lately but, for whatever reason I haven't found much at my local stores that have really caught my eye. I think they have been a little slow on the launches lately. It's a pity but, it's also probably a blessing on the pockets. I do have to say there are a ton of new mascaras out BUT, I need another mascara like I need another hole in my head. I can honestly say mascara is the one thing that I have more than enough of for the rest of my life. 

A Few New Drugstore Buys

I feel like I haven't been picking up many makeup products from the drugstore recently. As soon as I came to this realization I got an itch to try out a few new drugstore products I had been hearing about. Armed with a mission and zero willpower to turn down an interesting beauty product I waltzed into Target leaving with a few more things than I had originally planned. I'm slightly ashamed of my weakness but also proud I didn't do more damage. When something looks new and interesting you can't just leave it behind, right?!

The Drugstore Cream Contour

I love a good cream contour. I think that creams blend effortlessly and give you a very natural blended look. Using creams is also ideal for so many different skin types since creams tend to work better on mature skin, makes sure dry skin doesn't look cakey, and sticks better to oily skin. Contour palettes can be a little pricey though and not everyone has the means to add that extra step into their routine. For the babes on a budget who don't want to dish out too much money on high-end cream contour products I have a cheap and easy alternative for you all; cream concealer sticks! It might be pretty obvious but who really knows because sometimes I think this idea can be a little overlooked. Before I had two pennies to rub together (which still is basically the case) and before contouring had become the power play that it is today I was using L'Oreal cream concealer sticks to slim down my chin and give dimension to my face. 

Makeup Forever Full Cover Concealer Review

The Makeup Forever Full Cover Concealer has always been one of my true superheroes when it comes to hiding blemishes. Even though I have a few favorite concealers this is my go-to when I'm really going for that porcelain look because it was formulated specifically to hide intense imperfections like scars, hyperpigmentation, burns, and tattoos. It has a creamy oil free formula that dries matte for long lasting waterproof perfection. Be careful though because concealer sets quickly and when its set it is not going to budge all day so its best to use a little bit at a time and to work in small areas. Personally, I would say that the Makeup Forever Full Cover Concealer hides imperfections much better than it hides tattoos because no matter what it is going to normally take more than one product to properly cover a tattoo so keep that in mind when using it for concealing tattoos. Also keep in mind that because it has a matte finish it is not ideal for your under eyes, it will make fine lines and dry patches very noticeable... I'm not saying you can't do it (hell, I'm not your mother) but, if you're going to just be careful and make sure you've really moisturized.