Lipstick League Question of the Week
What’s the most underrated product in your beauty arsenal?
G's answer: I've mentioned it a zillion times and it's even on my Holy Grail list, but I rarely hear anyone talk about Black Radiance Complexion Perfection Shine Control Primer (Black Radiance is owned by Markwins, which also owns Wet n Wild). If you haven't had luck with translucent silicone-based primers, this is an opaque white primer that contains kaolin clay, which really helps to absorb the skin's natural oils. I only need a little bit applied in a thin layer to my face before my foundation, and it really helps keep my makeup looking fresh all day while minimizing the inevitable break-through shine. For about six bucks at drugstore.com and select Walgreens, CVS, Rite Aid and Walmart locations, it's the one primer I always go back to time and again.
Lipstick League Links of the Week
Clumps of Mascara - has been all over these 4 skincare brands. Plus, a gel cream moisturizer? Doesn’t that just sound awesome?
EauMG - Who’s “In the House”? Arquiste Parfumeur is in the house! Here’s the second installment of this niche perfume “brand overview” feature on EauMG.
Gouldylox Reviews - Have you seen the Jennie Mai Better Than Sex Video? You need to check it out (and enter to win a Better Than Sex Mascara from Too Faced.) If your mascara had a voice, whose sexy voice would it have? Personally, I would hope for Charlie Hunnam and get Zach Braff.
My Beauty Bunny - Add a spring to your step this summer by winning a gorgeous pair of Sofia Z shoes! The vegan Gabriela heels feature a gold T-strap, faux stone detail and retail for $340!
Nouveau Cheap - Did the new L’Oreal Voluminous Miss Manga Mascara give me manga-character-inspired lashes? Click here to find out.
Pink Sith - shares 15 practical beauty uses for Coconut Oil!
Phyrra - shares her Top 10 Best Lip Pencils and Crayons. Find a new favorite!
we heart this - calling all evil queens, you may want to grab some of the MAC Maleficent collection before all the other beauties snatch it.
5 comments
I'm gonna need to try that Black Radiance primer. I'm always on the hunt for something that will control my oily skin. I have a few products that are pretty good but only lasts no more than 3 hours. I'm just hoping that there is something out there that can last a tad bit longer.
Tresemme dry shampoo, used on clean hair for adding volume. I tried many other brands but none come anywhere close to this one.
Glam Puss made me think of my favorite dry shampoo, the one by Salon Grafix for brunettes. I use it to add a bit of color touch-up and volume. I love that stuff and now can only find it at Ulta, so I go there and pick up a couple cans every time I go. I also like ones by Tresemme and other brands, but the SG is my favorite by far. I'm also always impressed by essence cosmetics. I mainly buy eyeliners (the automatic ones) and nail polishes from them, but for such a good price I get good wear and pigment from both.
Do you use dry shampoo on freshly washed and dried hair like I do? I'll give the one you like a try but I want to be able return it if I don't like it. How is Ulta on returns?
Hey G,
I have a more affordable suggestion than the Black Radiance primer, it should work for you since it does for me and I have pretty much no luck with the silicone primers either. You can order a humongous bag of kaolin clay from tkb in their mineral makeup ingredients and take a big fluffy powder brush and apply it to your face before you put on your foundation and I swear your foundation will stick like white on rice and you'll not have any shine all day long. My only advise is to put a towel around you before you put it on your face as it can be quite messy if you use a large powder brush. I don't have that trouble if I use a regular powder puff velour thingy, but I like powder brushes. The price is great you get enough to fill probably 30+ mineral foundation jars for about $4 i've had mine for 3 years and haven't used it up yet. I wish I knew how to make sure that you saw this comment as I think you'd find it helpful but hopefully you get new comment notifications.
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