The Final Verdit: Revlon Colorstay Foundation

So about a month ago, I purchased and filmed a "first impressions" video on the Revlon Colorstay Foundation. I chose the formula for combination/oily skin in the color 150 Buff. Initially, I loved the color match to me: it was what made me fall in love with the foundation... for about 2 hours.

After hours of wear, I noticied some fading (mind you, I didn't have on a powder or concealer or anything like that). No big deal, tomorrow I'll set it with a powder. Cool.

The next day comes and I get all ready, lookin cute, Colorstay on my face, you know, the whole spiel. Now,  I never stop into the bathroom to touch up my face or anything (cause Lord knows my public high school can't afford decent bathroom lighting but we have a $7,000 automatic water bottle filler, which I take advantage of 3 times everyday, don't get me wrong...) anyways. There's no point in checking myself out in the mirrors. To make a long story short. And I was wearing a supposed "24-Hour" foundation through my 6.5 hour school day. No biggie. 

No, huge biggie. To much of my dismay, upon my return home, the foundation had oxidized like no other, completely rubbed off around my nose and was clinging to my acne like c-r-a-z-y. No bueno. 

I tried it again for a few days but absolutely could not take the way it felt as the bottle got older. So I started mixing it with my Hard Candy Glamoflauge Concealer (a holy grail for me). In my opinion, if you have to buy another product to make a foundation better, it's just not worth it. 

As my bottle aged, it just oxydized more and quicker and the formula continuously got drier. 

A lot of people have told me and I've read a lot of reviews online saying that this is the most full coverage and best foundation you can get at the drugstore. If that's true, I'm mildly disappointed by the fact that either a) this is no where near full coverage enough or b) I got a deffective bottle. 

So there's my brutally honest review on the Revlon ColorStay Foundation. 

Did this foundation work for you?

What is your holy grail full coverage foundation?

Have you ever tried any horrible drugstore foundations?

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Bath & Body Works Candles - Worth the Hype?

So I used to do these "Worth the Hype" videos on my old channel 2 years ago. They were always my most watched so I'm bringing them to the blog!

And what better way to kick off this little series than by taking every one's most loved video background accessory (I know you know what I'm talking about?) and see if it can stand the trial.

Without further ado, I call the Bath & Body Works 3-Wick Candles to the stand. *Dramatic orchestra music starts playing in the background.*

Availibility:
There are 57 14. 5 oz. scents to choose from. Select scents come in a 4 oz. size (15 available), a 1.3 oz. size (37 available), or a 6 oz. mason jar (9 scents available).

They can be found in stores or online.

(Original, retail) Pricing:
*14.5 oz: $20
*6 oz: $12.50
*4 oz: $10
*1.3 oz: $4.50

Burn Time:
*14.5 oz: 25-45 hours
*6 oz: 30-40 hours
*4 oz: 20-30 hours
*1.3 oz: 10-15 hours

If you think about it, you can buy a $20 candle and burn it for a max of 45 hours (which is highly unlikely) or you can spend $25, buy 2 different candles, and have twice the burn time for an extra $5.

Compared to my favorite candles, the Yankee Candles:

*Large Jar Candle:
     -$27.99, 110 to 150 hours burn time
*Medium Jar Candle:
     -$24.99, 65 to 90 hours burn time
*Small Jar Candle:
     -$10.99, 25 to 40 hours burn time

There are 113 scents available in the large jar size.

To all of you that are making the assumption that this is an unfair comparison - it's just to show you that you'll get a way better deal at Yankee Candle than you ever will with the B&BW candles. They burn longer and if you can get an extra 85-125 HOURS of smelly goodness for en extra $8, you might as well checkout your bag full of new body sprays then head over the Yankee Candle and stock up.

Plus, they're having their semi-annual clearance sale right now! Load up a cart with $100 of yummy Christmas smellies and get free shipping!=)

The Virdict? They're cute, they're popular, every damn YouTuber is either hauling them or burning them in the background. (No judgement, so am I!) But they aren't worth it.

So not worth the hype. I'll be using mine as "display candles" and heading out to spend my Yankee Candle gift card next weekend so I can burn some!

How many Bath and Body Works candles do you own?

Do you think they're worth $20?

What's your favorite candle brand and scent?

Let me know! =)

Today's Video: My First Impressions on the Maybelline Fit Me Foundation Stick

In today's video, I applied the Maybelline Fit Me Foundation Stick. Being a (lately, especially) oily and acne prone skinned person, this foundation was NOT for me. It claims to be shine free but unfortunately, just added to the grease ball effect I already have going for me.

My acne showed through, the foundation started to move moments after blending and after I turned off the camera, not even 10 minutes later, I notices this product oxidizing. I had such high hopes for this foundation especially after liking (not loving) the regular liquid Fit Me foundation by Maybelline.

I took some pictures that are higher quality than my current filming camera:

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*These photos were taken in a natural light and are un edited!

To see my full review, check out the video above! ^^