Meet My New Found Love.

I've never been fond of using liquid foundation as I hate the feeling of it on my skin. I've always stuck to mineral foundation since its feels much lighter and doesn't look obvious. I don't recommend anyone using foundation at all unless you feel you really need it (i.e redness, blotchy-ness, acne scarring etc.) only because there really is no need to wear foundation if you have pretty decent skin. I'd recommend a tinted moisturizer or a powder foundation more than anything.

Anyway, I've tested quite a few foundations before and none of them worked for me. I've pretty much given up and went back to my Pur Minerals Pressed Foundation, but I saw this and wanted to give it a try. A few of you may have already read or watched reviews on this product already, but one more wouldn't hurt right? Its Maybelline's SuperStay 24-Hour Makeup.

I was looking for a new concealer as well, so I went ahead and got the SuperStay Concealer too. So I will be reviewing two products today. I'm going to start with the foundation, which is the main focus of this review.

Claims of this foundation:
- Withstands heat, sweat and humidity
- Zero Transfer: Won't Rub Off
- Flexible, breatheable, all-day comfort
- Oil free - non pore clogging
- Suitable for all skin types

Price Range: $8-10USD
Amount You Get: 30ML (1 FL. OZ.)

This foundation comes in a glass bottle with a twist cap and a spout - similar to Revlon Colorstay. The shade I got was Natural Tan, since my forehead and neck is slightly darker than my cheeks. It may look dark in the picture, but when you apply it onto your skin, its actually lighter. The consistency is not too thick or too thin - its in the middle. It spreads well and blends nicely into the skin. When I get ready for school, I like to mix this with my moisturizer to quickly even out my skin and I'm out the door in no time. This foundation did not make me look cakey and absorbs pretty fast. I feel that this foundation almost sets itself, meaning that there really isn't a need to use a powder. I used it alone before and I didn't find it sliding around. I was sweating real bad one day because it was so hot, and when I blotted my face with a tissue, nothing came off. I did a test by resting my face on my BF's shoulder (as I've always gotten some of my foundation on his shirts, lol) and nothing rubbed off. I was super happy. This foundation does not contain SPF, so there is no worry that you will get a cast if you take a picture. I have not broken out since using this foundation and I have acne/break-out prone skin. I do not feel like I have foundation on when I wear this also. This is my favorite foundation to date and a really good competitor to Revlon Colorstay foundation.

The only complaint I have is that there aren't many shades to choose from. So if you're really tan, super pale or in between shades, chances are you're not going to find one that matches you.

PRICE: $6.49USD
Amount You Get: 5.5 ML (.18 FL. OZ.)

Now on to the concealer. Again, not much color selection here as there are only four or five shades and the shade I got was Deep Beige, and honestly its not even dark. Its just slightly lighter than my foundation. Its in a similar packaging to the foundation and it has a doe foot applicator. Though, this is the only concealer I've used that doesn't crease for me. It has a light texture and sets really quick. I find that using a fluffy blending brush works better than using a concealer brush. It lasts all day and doesn't look cakey at all. I like this better than Maybelline's Mineral Power Concealer. If you have dry skin though, I'd recommend you apply a little moisturizer or eye cream as this can be a bit drying for you. Swatches of both the foundation and concealer below.

To view the rest of the shades, please visit Sasquatch Swatch.

I'd recommend anyone to give these products a try since its pretty inexpensive, so if it doesn't work out for you, you don't have to worry about spending so much. I hope this review was helpful for some of you, and thanks for reading. ♥

Leon's Organic Eye Care Recipes

This is so long overdue - I apologize! A lot of us now are starting to do DIY skin care. We're all starting to make our own masks, scrubs - even toners and moisturizers. It gets exhausting seeing new products come out in the market that claims to do so much and yet you get no results. Especially when it comes to eye care. I'm going to be sharing what I think is one of the best organic eye care books I've read to date - or more or less, the only eye care book I've read and will read, haha.

Organic Eye Care Recipes was written by Leon Rao, a natural skin care advisor and the owner of Beauty Secrets Revealed. Leon has also written the ever so famous skin care book, Leon's Anti-Aging Beauty Secrets, which features Ayurvedic (in short, Hindu system of medicine) recipes.

This book is filled with loads of information, tips, recipes and even eye exercises (massages people, lol). I still haven't even tried most of the recipes and tips she has in her book, but the ones I've tried so far, have worked real nicely. Now, I have naturally dark circles all thanks to genetics, but with this book I was able to make my eyes appear less dead and more alert - especially on days when I don't get enough sleep! I've also noticed the fine lines around my eye has dramatically softened and I am ecstatic.

I highly recommend you ladies (and gents) to check out this book - especially if your looking for affordable alternatives to get rid of dark circles and crow's feet. She even talks about your diet and how to take better care of your body inside and out. This book originally goes for $27USD, but now for a special limited time offer, you can purchase this book for only $18USD + you get two free books along with it. Its a great deal, so don't miss out.

check out here:
Organic Eye Care Recipes

I've been hearing a lot of great things about Leon's natural eyelash serum, Lash Mantra as well. I've been lemming on that beauty for quite some time now and I recommend you all checking that out as well. Its an affordable and safe alternative to those other lash serums in the market today.

DIY Beauty: Honey & Egg White Mask

I was going to do a step-by-step picture guide on how I make and use this mask, but I haven't been able to get any sleep lately and I pretty much look like a dead cow - so that's not going to happen, lol. I haven't done much with this series, and I feel like I should start since right now my skin needs a little pick-me-up. Now some of you may have heard about the anti-aging benefits that egg whites are said to have - like helping to lift and firm the skin. Honestly, this doesn't work miracles - duh, but it does help give a temporary fix and I like using egg whites to sort of "perk up" my skin.

Always do a skin test before using any type of home remedy on your face. And remember that I'm no organic beauty guru - I have so much to learn and I'm just sharing with you what has worked for me. We all have different skin types and different needs. What I like most about home remedies is that we can always modify it to suit our liking.

what i do:
1: Separate the egg white into a small bowl.

2: Add about 1/2 or 1 TSP. of honey with the egg white and whisk lightly.

3: When the mixture is slightly foamy, apply a thin layer on your face.

4: Wait 10-15 minutes or until the mask has dried.

5: Rinse off and continue with your daily skin care routine.

I use this about 1-2 times a week depending on my skin.
***HANIDEE TIPS:
1. Sometimes I use the egg white alone to dry out my pimples overnight.
2. You can also apply a thin layer under your eyes to slightly help with puffiness.

I hope you like this quick post everyone and do let me know if you have any questions. I'd be more than happy to answer them. Have a great week and thanks for reading! ♥