Product Review - Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer

I have recently started to become obsessed with Hourglass, especially with the No. 2 Brush. Since then, I've been looking into their products and trying to get a better grasp of those that are good for individuals with psoriasis. I then stumbled upon the Veil Mineral Primer which is rated to be the number one selling primer in Sephora. Why? Because it's pretty darn amazing. I used to be obsessed with the Cover FX Clear Prep Primer and the whole line in general, but Hourglass has definitely changed my life. 

The primer helps for those with psoriasis because its able to minimize the cakey look that occurs when having to pile on makeup. One exciting factor, like the Cover FX Clear Prep Primer, is that it works with your skin as a medication to help create flawless skin. The Veil Mineral Primer reduces shine by absorbing oil and soften your skin. The best part is that it is one of the very few primers with SPF that is compatible with my skin which helps me save time on an extra lotion and it is water resistant. 

A primer with so many effects that lasts all day is definitely worth making the investment. I've heard pretty good reviews on the product before, but I am glad that I was able to make my own input on the item itself. 

My Current Obsession - Banila Co Prime Primer Mattifying Balm

One of the best sellers at Banila Co. is the Primer of Mattifying Balms. With a handful of different primers that the company is known for, the Banila Co Prime Primer is one of the most popular makeup primers in Korea and a well known one, winning an award every year. Developed from their famous bottled-liquid primer line, the balm version helps to maintain hydration in the skin and provide a more even pore base for foundation. I have to grown to love the product because it provides a great makeup base and does help to smooth out the face, much like the Tony Moly Egg Pore product, but this is in fact a great two in one! I just cant get enough of the product and so glad I have it with me on this trip!

Beauty Review - Innisfree No-Sebum Mineral Primer

Made of a natural minerals and mint from Jeju, this primer is extremely smooth and it glides on with no problems. Most primers that I have used are really creamy or feels to be of some gel texture. This no-sebum mineral primer is something that falls right in between. Although it is made of mint, there is no tingly burning feeling on my psoriasis cuts. It glides on perfectly and helps to even out the bumps sometimes to promote a smooth skin look. 

Makeup Review - Cover FX

I recently discovered Cover FX, a pricey but great makeup line created by dermatologists who understand the difficulty and strives to have clear skin, without the use of makeup. This corrective makeup is half skin care product, half makeup which helps to improve your skin with wear this means any skin problems (psoriasis included). It is absolutely amazing and works wonders with the skin. With daily use, the skin will gradually clear to the point where it is flawless.

Aside from being an amazing product, it is the only makeup line I know that contains my natural color without having to mix. Cover FX offers a pink and yellow undertone mix because there are people, like me, who do not have a complete pink undertone, or a complete yellow. With that said, I am able to find a color that blends well with my skin and provides me with a more natural makeup. It blends completely well to hide any psoriasis marks I have on the face or any other part of the body, it just takes a bit of time.

I do have a few dislikes about this makeup which is the foundation being very thick. It takes a lot of blending out with a brush and I am not a fan of using a brush because I do not like streak marks and I feel brushes do not provide me with an even coverage. Aside from having to use the brush, I feel that blending takes a bit more time, especially if I want to hide a psoriasis marks, but it does hide extremely well. Product can even hide tattoos! In addition to the natural texture of the product, I had a problem with the concealer which comes off to be dark, but lightens as you blend. Because it required more blending than normally, I felt that the thick texture caused me to pull at my eyes and other areas a little too hard.

At the end of the day, I still have not found the right product that works with my face completely. I have found many products that compliment my skin and works well with it, Cover FX included. I do recommend, if you are interested in giving it a go, to pick up the Cover FX Clear Prep Primer which will also help clear up your skin. It works well with other products and I definitely replaced my all natural Korres primer for this. A bummer, but I absolutely love this line. 

Giveaway to Celebrate My 100th Blog

I'm feeling extra good today after a night of fun and it wasn’t too long ago that I just started blogging and I have reached my 100^th blog. To celebrate, I decided for this blog to be special—a giveaway blog! To reward my readers who have been supporting me this whole time, I am giving away a head to toe must haves that I myself, love and just cant get enough of:

A variety of My Beauty Diary Face Masks, a Juicy Couture Body Wash, Got 2b Hair Spray, Yes to Blueberries Brightening Facial Towelettes, Set of 2 Fringe Holder, Pair of Strawberry Softlips Chapstick, Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara, Korres Lip Scrub, Korres Face Primer, Sephora Eyebrow Pencil, and a surprise bag of goodies.

To enter, you must subscribe to my blog publicly by clicking Join This Page on my homepage (right hand bar under followers) and sign into the account of your choice. You will not be spammed thousands of emails by me. To be considered for this giveaway, be sure to follow me publicly via cunggie.blogspot.com and follow me on twitter @cunggie. A random winner will be contacted via email for shipping information (internationally as well) so spread the word and get everyone in on this. Thank you and good luck!

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