Author: Nikki

Trying to focus on what I can and will do, instead of what I can't and won't do.
Beauty

Bobbi Brown Skin Corrector Stick (Dark Peach Swatch and Comparison to Original Undereye Corrector Formula)

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Bobbi Brown Corrector Stick Dark Peach Swatch Medium Dark Skin
Bobbi Brown Corrector in Dark Peach Swatch on Medium Dark Skin (5.75 Golden Honey)
Bobbi Brown Under Eye Corrector in Dark Peach

Early last year Bobbi Brown added the Skin Corrector Stick to their lineup. So far, it has not replaced the cult classic Undereye Corrector that comes in pot form. Unfortunately, the original formula did lose some shades (16 cut down to 12) but it is still being sold. I’ve always had trouble with the original formula creasing badly, so I was very curious to see how the Skin Corrector Stick would perform in comparison.

According to the product information, the shade dark peach corrects brown/grey/greenish discoloration. My undereye discoloration is a greenish-brown, so I stuck to the dark peach shade that I have in the pot form when I purchased the Skin Corrector Stick. The shades are close, but the pot form is a touch lighter and has more yellow. This makes more of a difference for me on the face than under the eyes, but I rarely use it on the face so it doesn’t bother me. Under the eyes, I do enjoy the extra brightening that I get from the Corrector in the Pot. For reference, my best foundation matches are NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Tahoe, Estee Lauder Double Wear 4W4 Hazel, and MAC Studio Fix Fluid C8.

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Review Update: Givenchy Prisme Libre Skin-Caring Concealer (Swatches W310, N345, N385)

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Givenchy Prisme Libre Skin-Caring Concealer N385 Swatch Medium Dark Skin

I’m excited to finally be writing this update for the Givenchy Prisme Libre Skin-Caring Concealer after realizing that it was not the cause of my under-eye irritation. I say finally because my first post about it was back in March and while I wanted to post this update sooner, I wanted to be absolutely certain it wasn’t a problem. Initially, I was convinced that this concealer was causing a feeling of soreness under my eyes. However, after I stopped using it for a while the issue didn’t go away. Turns out the skin irritation was because of a skincare product. I’ve had a consistent skincare routine that was working for years, but my recent move to the Northeast pushed me to try some different moisturizers.

I want to reiterate that I did make sure to rule the Givenchy Prisme Libre Concealer out as the issue before using it again. I am by no means encouraging anyone to ignore skin irritation for the sake of using a certain product. It’s also important to keep in mind that one person having a problem with a product does not mean it will be a problem for everyone. So anyway, I’m glad that this concealer was not to blame for any discomfort because it’s a good one.

The main thing I want to share today are swatches of 2 additional shades of the Givenchy Prisme Libre Skin-Caring Concealer (W310 and N345). This is a solid medium coverage, radiant finish concealer that works well for my dry skin. I do think there is a potential for building this for higher coverage, but on me, that causes creasing that looks bad. All things crease to some degree. To me, it’s bad when you can see lines created by the creasing from a distance. If you don’t tend to have issues with creasing, or if using a setting powder typically takes care of any creasing, you may be able to get more coverage out of this. For a point of reference, this isn’t as radiant on me as the Armani Luminous Silk Concealer, but it does have more coverage than the Armani. If you are looking for more details on this concealer, please check out my initial post by clicking here.

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Fantasy Makeup Declutter, Vol 2 (NARS Soft Matte Advanced Perfecting Powder, Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Luminous Matte Concealer, and Dior Forever Skin Correct Concealer)

by Nikki2 Comments on Fantasy Makeup Declutter, Vol 2 (NARS Soft Matte Advanced Perfecting Powder, Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Luminous Matte Concealer, and Dior Forever Skin Correct Concealer)
NARS Soft Matte Advanced Perfecting Powder Bay, Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Luminous Matte Concealer 6.5G Brittle, Dior Forever Skin Correct Concealer 4WO
NARS Soft Matte Powder in Bay, Huda Beauty Luminous Matte Concealer in 6.5G Brittle, and Dior Forever Skin Correct Concealer in 4WO

Today I wanted to talk about some products that I think are good products but they just aren’t the best for my personal preferences. I should probably declutter them, but because they have redeeming qualities I just can’t seem to do it. I haven’t had the opportunity to talk about the NARS Soft Matte Advanced Perfecting Powder and the Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Luminous Matte Concealer on my blog yet so this will be a quick review of those. However, the Dior Forever Correct Concealer will be a product update if you follow my blog regularly. If you want more information on that concealer, it has a full review posted that you can check out by clicking here.

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MAC Studio Fix 24-Hour Smooth Wear Concealer (NC43 and NC45 Swatches)

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MAC Studio Fix 24-Hour Smooth Wear Concealer NC43 and NC45 Swatches Medium Dark Skin

We’re getting back to MAC today! This concealer is one that I have a love/hate relationship with and wish it worked better for me. I think it is a good formula but I also wish that it looked a bit more hydrated on me. In fairness, the Studio Fix 24-Hour Concealer is a natural matte finish, but I like to use matte concealers because it means I can typically skip setting powder. In fact, I can skip setting this with powder and it doesn’t compromise the wear.

While I agree with most of the claims on this concealer, one issue is that I don’t agree that it can be built to full coverage. It dries very fast and once it sets, adding any additional product on top causes it to lift and become patchy. So the best result I’ve been able to get is starting with as much product as I think I’ll need and blending with my fingers. The dry down is more manageable with finger application but even then, this doesn’t give me full coverage. If you don’t have dark circles or dark hyperpigmentation, you may find that this method gives you full coverage. However, for me, I really feel like I need a second layer and this formula just doesn’t layer well enough to do that.

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Dior Addict Lipstick Swatch (716 Dior Cannage)

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Dior Addict Lipstick 716 Dior Cannage Swatch Medium Dark Skin

To be blunt, don’t spend $45 on this lipstick. The Dior Addict Lipstick in 716 Dior Cannage is a beautiful color with a great shine and is very comfortable to wear but it just doesn’t last. I’m talking about 2 hours before it needs to be touched up.

Dior Addict Lipstick 716 Dior Cannage Swatch Medium Dark Skin

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Dior is claiming 6 hours of wear and shine, which I have not experienced since I started testing this back in October. However, since the brand only used a sample size of 25 people** to determine this, I shouldn’t be so surprised that the claim seems off the mark. I drink water and tea all day, so I do put lipsticks through a lot, but I can get 4 hours of decent wear out of my favorite formulas before feeling the need for a touch-up. On the upside, I do like the amount of pigment and the fact that it feels like a balm is great for my dry lips.

716 Dior Cannage Comparison Swatch to Chanel Rouge Allure 209 Alter Ego

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New Feature On My Website

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I wanted to share a page I added to my website (Makeup Swatches), that features swatches of products that don’t appear in a dedicated blog post. Sometimes there are products that slip through the cracks for whatever reason but I’ve already taken photos of them. So I figured this would be a good way for me to share those items that might not get reviewed, but I think people would still want to see swatches for.

The two images below are just a preview to give you a sense of what I have posted so far.

page preview
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If you’d like to check out more of my content, here are some places to start. 

  • Brands A-Z: Check out this index if you want to know what products I have posted about in the past.
  • MAC Cosmetics:  I likely have some swatches you’ve been searching for if you love Mac as much as I do. 
  • The Wanderlust List:  Join me as I search for alternatives to new releases.

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