Review: Dolce and Gabbana Perfect Matte Foundation

I have gotten a sample of Dolce and Gabbana Perfect Matte Foundation and it provides a medium coverage matte finish. It is quite thick in texture but it does spread out evenly to provide a natural looking finish. It is has a buildable finish it can cover up imperfections quite well. It claims to be long lasting, suited for all skin types and especially good for those with oily, combination and those who are shine prone. It does live up to what it claims and have stayed on matte on my skin for 6 hours without blotting! I personally find that this foundation blends better when applied with fingers rather than using a brush.

Even though the thick texture of this foundation gives it good coverage and matifying results, I have found that it feels like a mask on the skin, meaning that its hard to breath. Also, the matifying abilities of this foundation does make the skin feel dry, and dry patches are emphasized a bit. I am not too sure if the wintery weather has played an effect in this sensation, but I will save this foundation for when it gets warmer.

Overall, this foundation does quite good in terms of lasting power, coverage and matifying. It looks pretty natural but it may not be the best foundation for everyone depending on who well your skin can breath with this on.

Pros:
-natural looking with good coverae
-really does matify oily areas
-long lasting

Cons:
-thick texture, maybe be hard for skin to breath
-may not be the best foundation for dry climates
-may dry skin out

Overall:
3.5/5

Review: Vichy ProEVEN Daily Dark Spot Corrector

Vichy's ProEVEN Daily Dark Spot Corrector comes in a metal squeeze tube that is quite hygienic.  It comes out in a milky lotion that spreads easily onto the skin and is absorbed quickly. It can be used for all skin types but is directed to those concerned with skin tone evenness. The advisor who sold to this to me said this can help with evening my skin tone, and helping me get rid of dark spots from acne scars and the sun.  I have been using this for a month now as my day and night moisturizer and honestly I'm not very impressed. 

Having high hopes of this helping me in getting rid of my acne scars, I have not seen much improvement in my skin tone after using about 1/3 of the tube in a month. The scars did get a bit lighter, but they are still very obvious. I'm not too sure if I haven't used this long enough, but the results are minimal. The smaller scars did go away but the big ones are still apparent. It does do a decent job of moisturizing and a does give a bit of a glow to my skin. 

Pros:
-decent moisturizer

Cons:
-didnt do what it claimed to do 

Overall:
3/5

Review: Skinfood Honey Pot Lip Balm

I have got Skinfood's Honey Pot Lipbalm in the color #03, which is a honey color, but applies clear. It is contained in a clear jar, which resembles a cute honey pot. Included is a wooden applicator, but I usually perfer to use a Q-tip for hygienic reasons. 

The lipbalm comes in a jelly texture which is easily spreadable and leaves a clear shine to the lips, making them look very moisturized and plump. (Which this lip balm does do.) I have been using this whenever my lips feel dry and it gives immediate moisture during these cold and dry winter months.  The scent is also very pleasant, it reminds me of a sweet, floral honey. 

Pros:

-moisturizing and gives shine

-lovely packaging 

-nice scent

Cons:

-none that i can think of...I've been loving this!

Overall:

5/5