A Tale of Two NARS

Hey There!

So I think we're down to the final 2 reviews from my Sephora VIB Haul. Don't cry though. Black Friday is coming so there are bound to be many more hauls coming your way. What I can give you until then is my review of my two NARS products.

Let's begin with the NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer ($16 mini), shall we? I was a bit concerned to begin with because it has a high SPF of 30 and sometimes, many times, SPF formulations break my face out. This one began uncomfortably but then after about 2 minutes my skin calmed and I was ok. The second time I wore it, I added more regular moisturizer and it felt more comfortable.

I purchased the mini size in St. Moritz. The color was nice but the SPF left a cast that I wasn't a fan of. When I sheer it out with more face moisturizer, the cast wasn't as noticeable but the coverage wasn't good. I do like the tinted moisturizer as a light cover on the weekend. The added SPF is good. It's not supposed to be anything more than that so I'm happy with the purchase. I can't say that I'll purchase it again. I'll probably just get a NARS foundation and when I want light coverage, mix my foundation with moisturizer.

My other purchase was the NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer in Biscuit. I had been drooling over this for so long, that I was pretty sure that it wouldn't meet my expectations. I mean, it's a $29 concealer. It can't be as great as I thought.

YOWZA!!! I am in love. I really am. This is so creamy and the perfect shade. It covers my dark spots so well. It's not heavy and works well with my powder and liquid foundations. And, it lasts several hours longer than even my Bare Minerals holy grail cream concealer.

Now, I know that other people like it under the eyes to conceal and highlight. For me, that was a fail. It creased and added about 10 years to my age. No, no, I've decided that powders do better around my eyes. Liquids and creams are my eyeball enemies.

The price is so gross but I have NO doubt that I will purchase this again. I try to be fair to my other concealers and wear them too but I've been reaching for this goodie more than the others.

So that's it. I'm done playing with all of the lippies and face makeup that I purchased from Sephora. Now, I'm ready to play with new makeup. Please believe that it will be happening!!

Quickie Review - It Cosmetics Bye Bye Redness Anti-Aging Concealing Cream w/ Brush

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I am a QVC/HSN junkie. I like the ability to find good, high quality products and pay on time. I know, kinda dorky but I like it.

I've been looking at concealers to possibly replace my Bare Minerals Correcting Concealer (in Tan 2). I like my BM concealer, no complaints at all, but I'm hitting major pan and I thought I'd try some others and see what happens. I mean, I might be missing out on something major if I don't try new things!!

  

Folks online and on YouTube have talked about how great It Cosmetics concealers are so when QVC had a sale (and 2 easy payments!) I decided to try it out.

OMG! This was a massive FAIL! BUT, it's my fail folks -- no fault of the good It Cosmetics people. I'm sure they have a concealer that would work well for me but the Bye Bye Redness Anti-Aging Concealing Cream ain't it baby! It felt good but the shade is not made for people of color. I'm pretty fair skinned but even so,this is not for me. But, if you look at the QVC site, there is not a deeper skinned lady so I should have gone with that.

Like I said, I'm sure there are plenty of products that It Cosmetics makes that would be just fine but as I am finding out, I'm like the show me state...

...I have to see it (in the magical lights of Sephora or Ulta) to believe it!