Maybelline Cover Stick Concealer

I bought the Maybelline Cover Stick concealer awhile ago but I’ve only ever used it once or twice. I threw away the wrapper thing the concealer came in but I know it says that it gives full coverage and it’s perfect for dark circles and blemishes.

Pros of this product to me:

This concealer definitely does come in handy on days when you just need coverage. It’s small and portable. It’s somewhat blendable if you use a lot of it. It’s like in a... lipstick sorta container, you just twist the bottom and it comes out (is it just me, or does that sound dirty?).

Cons of this Product to me:

The first time I used this product, I got like this... almost zit-like bump on my cheek and it was super itchy, so if you have sensitive skin like me, you may or may not get a ... skin reaction. You literally rub the stick concealer onto your skin (like lipstick) so it’s not very hygienic or sanitary. It definitely cracks and if you use too much powder it’ll look cakey. In order to make it work, you need to use a lot of it and it feels heavy. It clogged my pores and made me break out, it also isn’t waterproof or sweat-proof, but it won’t like drip down your face, it’ll just transfer. The container is plastic and I’ve dropped it a few times without it breaking but I know that if I chucked it onto the ground with force, it would break. It doesn’t come in a lot of shades and most of the shades are for fair skinned people, it also comes in green though.

Overall Review:

I bought this concealer at a drugstore for about 10 bucks, so it’s not too expensive but it’s not cheap. Personally, I don’t really like it. It obviously has more cons than pros... It’s like rubbing a combination of clay and crayon on your face. It does cover dark circles, but it’s obvious that you’re wearing concealer.

You have to prime your skin before using this product; I use my fingers to blend it because using a concealer brush just will not work. It’s somewhat creamy, it’s solid and you need to use force to apply it evenly. I would only use recommend this product to those who have normal skin and combination skin... it’ll look cakey on dry skin and it’s not worth breaking out for oily skin.

I moisturize my skin then prime before I use this product, afterwards, I use foundation, and you really can’t use it alone... or at least I couldn’t. Like I’ve said before, we’re all different; this concealer didn’t really work for me. Honestly, I wouldn’t recommend it but I’ll probably give it another chance sometime soon.

I've seen a lot of good reviews for this concealer, but from my experience, I'll have to say I don't like it. 

Maybelline SuperStay foundation

Ok so the first product I'll be reviewing is the Maybelline SuperStay Foundation.

On the bottle, the product claims the following:

• Withstand heat, sweat, and humidity.

•No-transfer (won’t rub off)

•Flexible, breathable comfort.

•Oil free- Non pore clogging

•Suitable for all skin types.

Pros of this product to me:

This foundation has an excellent coverage, I’d say at least medium coverage, but u can definitely build it up to a full coverage though that may look a bit cakey. I think the bottle is really cute, it’s a little glass bottle with a plastic cap.

Cons of this Product to me:

There isn’t a pump. I know how important a pump is to most people, and the bottle is “pump-less” L As I mentioned in the Pros section above, the bottle is made of glass so you need to be careful with it, don’t drop it or it may shatter... I’m actually not sure if it will shatter or not because I haven’t dropped my bottle yet, but just in case, be careful. The foundation feels a bit heavy because it’s so thick, so if you have oily skin, you’ll have to blot. This product doesn’t come in a lot of shades.. I’ve only ever seen like 9 different shades but I know there are more.

Overall Review:

I personally really like this foundation. It’s a drugstore foundation and you can find it at almost any drugstore. For a drugstore foundation, it is a bit pricey... but it’s worth paying like... $2 more. The product is extremely thick, so it takes awhile to finish the bottle. The bottle contains 30ml of the foundation. It’s not runny, so it takes awhile to poor out of the bottle and it can be messy at times. It does withstand heat and sweat, but it might feel uncomfortable if it’s humid and you’re sweating because it’s soo thick it might transfer, but it won’t completely rub off.

I find that when I’m wearing this foundation, I have to blot every hour or so just because my skin can be oily at times. If you’re like dripping sweat and extremely oily, it MIGHT rub off... but if you set your foundation that shouldn’t be a problem.

It isn’t matte, your skin might look a bit oily or shiny, but it definitely will not look matte. The product claims to be oil-free, but that doesn’t mean it won’t clog your pores. Because it’s so thick, I found that If I apply it to my forehead and chin (where I break out) I might break out.. so keep that in my mind. After a few days of using this foundation, I developed a light but somewhat noticeable rash on my cheeks... but using the foundation, I was able to cover it up. After a few days of not wearing any makeup at all, the rash went away and I started to use the foundation again without having to worry about getting anymore rashes.

When I used this product, I didn’t have to wear any concealer for my dark circles, this foundation can definitely double as a concealer- which I love <3

How I apply this foundation:

I use a moisturizer and then a mattifyer before applying the foundation, then I’ll place a small “pea-sized” amount of foundation on the back of my hand and I’ll use a stifling brush to apply it... for areas where I need more coverage (like my dark circles) I’ll just dip my finger into the lid (because there always seems to be a little foundation stuck to the top of the lid) and I pat and blend it onto my skin using my finger. Then I’ll use powder to set my foundation.

I personally would recommend this to anyone who might need full coverage, it’s perfect for special occasions :) I hope you found this helpful. And remember, we’re all different, you may or not like this foundation.

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