Holla rubys,

Having a fabulous week I believe? Good then!

I love makeup and throughout my lifetime, loll,(I am very young by the way) I have tried out a lot of beauty brands and products.

I try to be careful and selective because of the very sensitive nature of my skin.

I have tried about 10-11 different foundations and this post is about my thoughts on SOME of these products.

1. Dark and lovely

This was my first foundation. I know or THINK *shrugs* it is Dark and lovely. It had a powder too and the foundation was compact.

I can't really remember much about it, think it melted and I threw it away. Oh well on to the next one.

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2. Mary kay foundation

I do not think there is any lady that loves makeup, that has not used this foundation. It was my best friend in year 2009 and early 2010.

I began to dislike this foundation (when my eyes finally opened) as it was just too oily for me. It also gave me a very 'cakey' and overly done look. I have never gone back to using this foundation but I think I would try out the new matte one- The time wise foundation.

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3. Bobbi brown long wear ever finish foundation 

My girlfriend in my final year in Uni.

I remember how excited I used to be once it was time for my makeup routine. the excitement was just because of this foundation.

It is long wearing as the name implies and has a velvety yet matte finish.

Come to think of it, I do not know why I did not repurchase this....oh yea, the price! hehe! Quite pricey girl we have here ladies. $43?! Nexxxxxxxxxt!!!!!

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4. Iman luminous compact foundation

This one left me with rashes and spots!!! Urgh! It gives a lovely glow but not an all day product at all!!

I doubt if I would repurchase this particular type, I may just go for their oil control foundation which would be more appropriate.

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5. Mac studio fix fluid

YOU KNEW MAC JUST HAD TO BE ON THE LIST YEAH? YOU THOUGHT IT WOULD COME IN FIRST RIGHT? LOL! OH WELL!

The Mac studio fix was my first ever Mac foundation. I got the shade Nw43 as suggested by them artistes in Mac store. Wronggggg shade! Irk!

Anyway I loved this foundation and I still do :p

I mean it gives that glow and luminous look; however it is a bit too oily for my skin (n)

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6. Revlon colour stay foundation

I use the shade- caramel. This is an amazing foundation for combination/oily skin.

It has a form of smell as you apply it but in less than 20seconds the smell is gone.

It does not feel heavy on my face and yes very affordable.

You should try it out :d

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7. Mac studio fix

I got this again but in the right shade; NC 50

The studio fix fluid contains sunscreen.

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8. Mac matchmaster foundation

This is my all time favourite! It contains sunscreen (SPF 15) and is long wearing and has a matte finish. I went for the shade number 7.5 to match my neck and body. My face is a lot lighter than the rest of my body. So I never match my foundation with my face tone.

I love the pump for application unlike the studio fix fluid.

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9. Maybelline fit me foundation

I got this less than a year ago and I regret getting it.

It oxidizes like crazy! Too oily, makes me look orangey, cakey..... urghhhhh! everything is just wrong and I just left it lying lazy in my makeup bag.

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10. And we are back to my Mac match master foundation.

If you have tried any of these products, do share your thoughts or any foundation you think I should try, do tell :)

P.S- I have very sensitive skin with the oily T-zone!

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Muaaaaaaaah!!!

Matthew 10:38-39 The Message Translation(MSG)

 “If you don’t go all the way with me, through thick and thin, you don’t deserve me. If your first concern is to look after yourself, you’ll never find yourself. But if you forget about yourself and look to me, you’ll find both yourself and me".

Hey Rubys,

here are some beauty/makeup items I cannot do without.

1. MAYBELLINE COLOSSAL KAJAL:

MY FAVORITE KAJAL IN THE WORLD!!! IT IS SOO SOFT AND JUST SLIDES AND GLIDES ON MY LIDS. JUST RIGHT FOR THE PERFECT WINGS (WINGED EYELINER OF COURSE), I USE IT AS A SHADOW, TO LINE MY LIDS OR FOR A SMOKEY EYE.

YOU NEED THIS BABY IN YOUR BAG.

2. BROW PENCIL:

THESE DAYS, POWERFUL BROWS ARE A BIG DEAL! I DO NOT WORK HEAVY BROWS FOR MY EVERYDAY; I KEEP THOSE HD/3D BROWS TILL I HAVE TIME ON MY HANDS, LOL! WHETHER YOU LOVE TO FAKE THOSE BROWS OR KEEP THEM SUBTLE AND NATURAL; YOU STILL NEED A GOOD EYEBROW PENCIL. FOR THE COLORED GIRL YOU CAN GET DARK CHOCOLATE BROWN OR REGULAR BROWN TO MATCH OUR COLOURED SKINTONE.

PLEASEEEEEEEEEE DO AWAY WITH THOSE RED OR BURGUNDY BROW PENCILS, EXCEPT OFCOURSE YOU ARE WORKING A RUNWAY LOOK.

3. MAC MATCHMASTER FOUNDATION:

FOR A LONG TIME NOW, I ONLY USE MAC FOUNDATIONS! I FEEL THEY WORK PERFECTLY FOR ME. MY MATCHMASTER FOUNDATION IS AN ALL DAY, NO SHINE, LONG WEARING FOUNDATION, I USE SHADE 7/7.5. THIS FOUNDATION HAS SPF 15 (SUNSCREEN) AND A VERY NICE PUMP.

4.MY MAC LIPPIE:

LIPSTICK ADDICT! MAC LIPSTICK JUNKIE! FROM THE MATTES TO THE CREMESHEENS OR AMPLIFIED TO THEIR GLOSSES, I LOVE ‘EM ALL.

5. MAC MASCARA:

I USE THE OPULASH BLACK, ZOOM FAST BLACK OR THE EXTENDED PLAY LASH...hooked TO SAY THE LEAST!

6. THE REAL TECHNIQUES EXPERT FACE BRUSH:

THIS BRUSH IS VERY WELL NAMED. I THOUGHT I HAD SEEN THE BEST OF BRUSH MAGIC FROM THEIR(Real techniques) STIPPLING BRUSH, TILL I GOT THIS ONE. I USE IT FOR MY FOUNDATION APPLICATION, FOR POWDERING, I USE TO BLEND IN AFTER CONTOURING OR BLUSHING, LOL!

MULTI PURPOSE TO THE CORE!
You can also check my blog feature on this post, just few differences. http://losbeauty.com/2014/11/24/my-top-5-beauty-must-haves-itunu-rotimi/

 ROMANS 8 VERSE 34

"Who then will condemn us? No one—for Christ Jesus died for us and was raised to life for us, and he is sitting in the place of honor at God’s right hand, pleading for us"

 

ALL I'M SAYING........#CRAZY MAC LOVERS

As a part-beauty blogger and growing MUA,it is not far fetched to spend soo much on beauty products. Its fast becoming a good habit :) yes good! :p
This post should have been up some weeks back but I had challenges with signature creation and other things. Also the products were not captured at the same time,lol! Please bear with me :( still an amateur photographer!
Anyway here are some of the products I added to my bag this season...ENJOY!

MAC Studio Fix Fluid foundation in NC50



MAC studio fix fluid contains sunscreen(spf15) which is why I love it. The product is in shade NC50 which is my shade. It is important to state here that this foundation is not perfect for people who have oily skin as it is not oil controlling,so I ought not to use it because of my skin type. A much better alternative would be MAC Matchmaster or prolongwear foundation.
I got this product from Mac store in the U.S see here and shipped down...I sell MAC products by the way :d

MAC Prolongwear concealer in NC45





I use this for my highlighting(eyebrows and under eye) lt is in a shade lighter than my natural skin color so as to give the right effect for highlighting. It's also long wearing(as the name implies)
Purchased from MAC store in US.

REVLON COLORSTAY FOUNDATION in
410 CAPPUCINO



I would do a full review on this product in another post,hopefully very soon.
This is not my shade. I would do their 400 caramel. This shade is best for MAC NW45-47 ladies(MAC's very dark shades). I purchased this particular shade for a friend who is way darker than I am and I decided to use it for blogging purposes(just the picture of course)
Contact me on info@therhedblogshop.com for this or more

THE COLOSSAL VOLUM' EXPRESS MASCARA



and The COLOSSAL KAJAL



These two products are by the first makeup brand in the world MAYBELLINE.
ITS TRUE! I absolutely love them especially the kajal,one of the best I have used. The kajal is super soft and it does not leave an irritating smudge,haha. It is just perfect and superb for a smokey eye.
Purchased at the city mall in lagos from a Maybelline beauty rep.
These are their first products in the Nigerian market and as they come up with other products for us,do trust that rhedruby is here with firsthand updates,reviews and information.

SLEEK BLUSH BY 3 in PUMPKIN



Lovely product. Very pigmented. Nice matte finish. It has 3 fabulous colors Lantern, Squash and P Pie.
Purchased from Casabella at the city mall in ikeja,Nigeria.

SLEEK FACE CONTOUR KIT in dark



Another lovely product from sleek. I do not really care for the highlighter,feel its just 'off',lol! The pressed powder is really lovely though and I would definately re-purchase the whole product just for it.
Purchased from see here

REVLON PHOTOREADY PERFECTING PRIMER



This product has a very chemical smell and should not be used by people who have allergies to strong smell.
It softens the face and i think its a nice face primer especially for setting the face for editorial or runway makeup.
I would not get this product again for MY PERSONAL USE. Colorstay primer is next on my personal makeup purchase list.
Purchased from the beauty section of amazon website.

SIGMA F40 LARGE ANGLED CONTOUR BRUSH





This is one of the must have brushes in your makeup brush collection. It has super soft bristles and a very lovely handle. I use it for my contouring and mostly with powder products. Sometimes I use it to apply some color on my cheeks(blush) ITS AMAZINGGGGGG!
Contact me on info@therhedblogshop.com for this or more

SIGMA E55 EYE SHADING BRUSH



This brush is quite similar to the E.L.F eyeshadow 'C' brush but it is softer and a bit smaller than the E.L.F brush.
It packs on product really well and I use it to put on products on my eyelids. It blends in the product really well and gives a nice effect and near perfect finish. GO GET YOURS NOW!

REVLON SUPER LUSTROUS LIPSTICK in Va Va Violet



If you are a dare devil like me that loves to go bold on the lips,you would fall in love with this lipstick. It gives you that confidence to take on the world *giggles*.
I love its creme finish but I do not like the 'I dnt know what to call you' smell it has. One cannot really place it.
Asides that it definately is a killer lipstick.
Here is a product swatch



Hit the revlon website to get yours here or place a custom order; Contact me on info@therhedblogshop.com for this or more

Love you all for always stopping by
Have a great weekend!

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