BEAUTY BATTLE: Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer Custard vs. Maybelline Fit Me Concealer Sand

Ah yes, everyone’s favorite concealer and my personal Holy Grail: Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer. In this review I’m comparing it against a drugstore fave, Maybelline Fit Me. A lot of people say the Maybelline is a dupe for the Nars. But is it?

Claims: Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer CUSTARD

• Medium to Full coverage formula
• Available in 22 shades
• Light-diffusing technology evens out the complexion so that skin appears fresh and natural with a radiant finish
• Antioxidant formula strengthens look of skin
• Fragrance free

Claims: Maybelline Fit Me Concealer SAND

• Natural coverage
• Available in 6 shades
• Exclusive translucent base and lightweight pigments allow skin’s natural highs and lows to show through
• Non-comedogenic; oil free and wax free
• Fragrance-free

[Beauty Battle] Bright Eyed & Bushy Browed: Kiss Pro Brow granite vs L’Oreal Brow Stylist dark brunette vs NYX Micro Brow taupe review

Whenever I look at someone’s face, one of the things I always notice are brows. I love a bushy, natural, yet groomed brow. So a good brow pencil is important to me; and I’ve got a collection of brow pencils that help me achieve that bright eyed & bushy browed look.

My collection includes: the Kiss Pro Top Brow Fine Precision Brow Pencil – Granite, L’Oreal Brow Stylist Definer – Dark Brunette, and NYX Professional Makeup Micro Brow Pencil – Taupe. Each of these brow pencils have their Pros & Cons, but let’s see which is best.

Claims:

Kiss Pro Top Brow Fine Precision Brow Pencil – Granite, $12.99

• A fine tip brow pencil that helps create natural hair-like strokes
• Pencil to powder formula that blends easily
• High pigmentation allows for easy application
• Available in 6 shades

L’Oreal Brow Stylist Definer – Dark Brunette, $11.99

• Mimics natural brow hair by gradual shaping
• Ultra-fine 0.5mm tip, mechanical pencil and spoolie
• Waterproof
• Available in 5 shades

NYX Professional Makeup Micro Brow Pencil – Taupe, $11.99

• Build full beautiful brows with our ultra-thin pencil.
• So precise it coats the finest hairs with color for a natural finish
• Available in 8 shades

BEAUTY BATTLE: Estee Lauder Double Wear Tawny 3W1 vs. Clinique Beyond Perfecting 08 Golden Neutral review comparison

Apparently, the Estee Launder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup is one of the best-selling high end foundations in the market. I’m not surprised, because as an oily skin sufferer, this foundation has been my go-to. In fact, I think its kind of reached cult status (especially for oily skin people) and is a safe bet when you want flawless, long-wearing, full coverage.

But… I’m running out and want to try something new! Enter, the Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer. I’ve been seeing this guy EVERYWHERE on blogs & YouTube. The Clinique has been getting pretty rave reviews. It’s long wearing, full coverage, and seems like a good alternative to Estee.

Well, I headed to Sephora and picked up the Clinique Beyond Perfecting in 08 Golden Neutral to see if it could replace my current Holy Grail, Estee Lauder Double Wear in Tawny 3W1.

Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer, Claims:

• Full coverage formula; can be used as foundation & concealer
• 12hr formula resistant to sweat & humidity
• Slow dry formula for easy blending; natural finish
• Lightweight & moisturizing; ideal for all skin types
• Oil-free, fragrance free, & non-acnegenic

Estee Launder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup, Claims:

• Full coverage formula that won’t change color or transfer
• 24hr formula resistant to heat, humidity, & nonstop activity
• Oil-control formula with a matte finish
• Lightweight & comfortable formula
• Oil-free, fragrance free, & non-acnegenic