My February Favorites

It's cool to be fashionably late right??? Well, good cuz here I am on the 5th of March telling you what I loved in February. I keep wanting to do a live video for these but this time around I never found myself to be wearing makeup...go figure. I didn't want you to completely lose faith in me so I have opted for the pen (keyboard) instead.

First and foremost I wanted to go back to last month's post where Brook talked about the EOS Lip balm. I am now in LOVE as well!!! I got mine in February and it hasn't left my side! I can't wait to try the lemon one! I did get an email from a follower saying that she has something even BeTtEr!!! Get this ladies, it's called Sex Wax...yup, you heard those words from cute little innocent me. I'm going to let Corey explain it to you since she is the guru on the stuff =):

 "Let me introduce you to Sex Wax chap-stick. You see, I'm a beach girl and I use to work at a surf shop. One day at work I forgot my chap-stick and so I bought one we sold there. Sex Wax is actually a brand of surfboard wax but they branched out and decided to make chap stick (with SPF might I add)! Upon first applying I was not impressed. It was hard and difficult to spread on my lips. It also seemed waxy (go figure!) Anyway, I kept using it (I'm too cheap not to), and within a week it was my new favorite. Once you use it a few times it softens up and you get use to the thicker, waxy texture. I know what you're thinking, why do I want to use something I have to "get use to." Let me explain why I love it. I LOVE it because it stays on your lips WAYYYY longer than any others I've tried, it conditions and leaves your lips feeling super smooth, and sun protection is a plus! Most times I have to reapply chap-stick every 10 min. This one stays on and give me a piece of mind I guess you can say."
What do you guys think??? Could be a "March Madness" Fav!!!
Corey also shares another of her favs with us:

"I use something called "Balms Away (second picture)." BIG FAVORITE! It's a Vaseline type substance that you rub on and then wipe off. It moisturizes, and while you're rubbing it in you see the makeup breaking up and smearing so  you look like a scary spooky monster. (insert Jen laughing at this point) =) It's good stuff I tell you! "

 Next product I have fallen for and have seen results with is the Olay Regenerist eye lifting serum. Annie, you asked me in a comment about under eye products and I am really impressed with this one. I have only tried three others since I am new to caring about skin care (GaSp!) but this is my favorite of the three. I use it twice a day and I have noticed a difference when I put my makeup on. It just looks so much smoother and more hydrated. It was $19.99 at my local drug store and was listed as one of the 9 best eye serums by totalbeauty.com. Here is what some of their readers said:

"I can't believe how much I like this serum! It's moisturizing, but non-greasy and it really firmed up the skin around my eyes. My fine lines are barely detectable. I also like its slight tint and shimmer -- most days I can skip concealer." Another reviewer says, "I'm a senior woman and at this stage of my life I am always interested in anti-aging products. I have been using this serum for a long time ... actually, since its conception. I know it has made the area around my eyes look a little younger; however, what I really like about this product is the refreshing feeling it gives my eyes every morning. I look forward to this step in my morning ritual because it is such a pleasant product to use. Thanks, Olay!" Another says, "I've tried many other products for my fifty-ish, drooping upper eyelids and nothing really had done much. But after about four weeks of using this product, people started telling me I looked younger, and there was a definite improvement in my lids." 


I was very flattered when I had a reader ask if she could interview me for a project she was working on. She then proceeded to ask me questions about the blog on of them being how much do I make from it. That one made me stop and think...was I supposed to be? Oh dear, am I missing out on something? I have companies now and then send me things for review but I have never been paid for it. I thought to myself, "Self, you could have more giveaways at your blog that you personally "back" if you had some revenue coming in. I signed up for a program with Sigma and now when you go through the Classy Blog by clicking my link I get a small commission...I am very proud of my $5 thank you. Having done that I am saving up for some ReAlLy cool giveaways but also, I have come to love Sigma brushes! Long story to get to the fav but ya know, just wanted to be integrous about what happens when you click on my button =).

These two have been my favs this month. The E40 (top) and E25 are SO well priced!!! These two at MAC would be $51.50 (not including tax) but at Sigma they are $18. This is also not including tax or shipping but HoLy CoW!!!!! Plus every time, and I DO mean every time you spend $30 you get sent a trial of the E25 for free. I think it's a good deal! I am using these brushes like a maniac!
So that's it for February Favs. What were yours this month?

*SQUEAL*

Loook what IIIIII just purchased!!!! I am SO excited to really get a good deep clean with this thing. Lately I have been feeling that there are dead skin "ickys" (scientific term) on my face having a party...gross, I know! You can Review it too if you want to join in I will be reviewing this for one month (tomorrow until April 6th). I got it at Walmart for $29.99! Wanna join in? Go ahead and buy it and along the way email me of your thought. At the end of the month's trial we will have a review party and share all of our comments =).

Face Routine and Were It In Color

Here's a video before I start the actual "look". Just some products that I have been trying out.

Here's the tutorial. Another in our series of "were It In Color" thanks to Michelle for the request! It's Zooey Deschanel with a fun flirty smokey eye.

Ulta Deals!!!

Click here to see what you can get for a $17.50 purchase of Ulta products. Your choice of one of three makeup collections! On the homepage you can also get a 20% off any one item coupon that you can use. Brandi, a reader asked what I would get. I told her, if she didn't have them, that the basics would be my purchase. A black liner pencil, a liner for brows, a matte black shadow, a brown color close to your skin color (I use Wedge from MAC and Naked from Urban Decay) and a matte white would be great. With these purchases then you can get free makeup!!! Who doesn't want that?  With a good eye primer the shadows deliver great results and are worth it for someone building their makeup supply. Brandi was also kind enough to send pictures and a description of what collection she chose for her free gift.

For a grand total of $19.90, I got:

1. 1 Black eyeliner (I wish I had paid more attention and gotten the actual pencil kind rather than the automatic one – though I also should have realized there was one in the gift)
2.  1 Brunette brow shade and shaper pencil (have no idea what to do with the shaper, but I assume you’ve got a tutorial on that already) 
3.  1 White Wedding eye crayon. 

  And the gift: 

1.        Cute bag
2.       4 tools: Contour brush (angled, flat top), blush, sponge tip, and small eyeshadow brush
3.         2 double tip pencils: Chocolate/Black contour/eye liner, Rose/Halo contour lip/eye liner
4.         1 double tip lip gloss: Cosmo and Charmed (yeah, I know you’re not a fan of glosses…) The Cosmo is rose-colored and the Charmed is very light pink – likely more of a shining agent than actual color
5.         1 lip color: Sheer Rose
6.         1 cheek color: Adore (dark rose)
7.         1 nail lacquer: Pink Leather (slightly darker than the Cosmo gloss)
8.         Pocket mirror
9.         1 Full-size Amped Lashes Mascara in Jet Black
10.         2 Eyeshadow Quads w/ mini mirror in tray: Trendsetter, Trendsetter, Granite, Platinum; and Pink, Pearl, Mystical, and Flirty

Review It With Me

I just went to Walmart and purchased the Revlon Color Stay under eye concealer that they have. Do you want to try it out with me and put in your two cents? For those of you wanting to participate we will be reviewing this product from Feb. 16th-March 16th. Go out and get it and tell me what you think!!!

For the month of March I will be doing makeup looks where 95% of the makeup comes from drugstores. What are your fav items from the drugstore???

Guest Post: Enlarged Pores by Elsa

You all voted on the sidebar and I was amAZED at how many of you suffer from enlarged pores! Well, let me introduce you to Elsa, a follower, that suffered from this problem. After she contacted me about the issue we decided an experiment was in order! She went off in search of a bargain solution in light of the information we learned on how to kick her large pores to the curb. Take it away Elsa =)...

The pictures from an annual Halloween party was the day I REALLY noticed my pores, I was in SHOCK!! Yuck! I’m only 28! I shouldn’t be having a pore problem! I had seen a few creep up here and there but I never knew it was that bad!

 I immediately emailed Jen to ask her how this problem could be fixed! I didn’t know you could get rid of enlarged pores, dumb right?? Luckily, she told me, it’s possible to get rid of them! So my mission started after Christmas- to get rid of those annoying holes on my skin.

So here are the products that I swear by, that have been giving me amazing results in such a short amount of time! A month, really!

1^st The Olay Pro-X cleansing brush! Oh my goodness, this brush has been my bff the last month! I’m not usually a person that buys beauty supplies from drugstores, BUT this brush changed my life! It’s very similar to the spin brushes estheticians use when you get a facial. You know that amazing clean feel that can’t be beat? Well now you can get very similar results at home!! The next best part- is the price! It is only $29.99!! Not too bad when compared to its nearly identical twin from Clarisonic that is $200.00!! When I compared both brushes I really couldn’t tell a difference between the two, that’s how great this brush is!!

2^nd I absolutely love love love exposed skincare! It is the best I have ever tried at clearing acne and keeping it away! I have used everything and I mean everything, pills, laser treatments, topical creams, tanning (ugh bad I know) just trying to clear up my skin and nothing worked. I swear nothing and I mean nothing works better -it’s truly a miracle line! Since using the Olay Pro-X cleansing brush twice a day once in the morning and once at night (for just one minute each time) the serums and acne lotions penetrate so much deeper into my skin now. My once enlarged pores are DISAPPEARING!! I have gotten so many compliments on my skin and even my mom noticed and said “your pores are shrinking!” I think in another month or two they will be completely invisible! That’s how great this brush and skin care line work together! I’m sold for life, so are my friends and family!

 Just a little FYI- make sure to moisturize after using the brush. This brush was designed to help get rid of fine lines and wrinkles; so it’s truly amazing at exfoliating. Your skin will need some moisture put back into it though!

Reader Request: Dark Under Eye Circles

 

I got an email from Erica asking about under eye circles. I know that a LOT of my readers have this problem!!! Those pesky critters (am I Davy Crockett?) are famously annoying and unforch, there's no way to get rid of them. However, you have options for concealing them. So let us focus on the positive and we will do our BEST to get the right product in your hands and learn some tips for proper application. Let's tackle your first option:

*Concealer*

You should look for a concealer than is moisturizing and won't give you "dinosaur skin" under your eyes. Of course with a creamier product, you need to set it well with a good setting powder. Try to pick a shade (remember yellow will combat blue) lighter than your foundation. If your circles are super dark then try two shades. PLEASE don't go TOO light or you will look like a raccoon!!! I've dealt with models that have this problem and there are a few products that are my "go to's". I'll share them with ya cuz I like ya so much =):

- Sue Devitt Automatic Camouflage

 - Erase Paste by Benefit (super creamy, use Powderflage to set)

 - Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer

- Laura Mercier's Undercover

(best drugstore find? Maybelline's New York Cover Stick) 

I also find that if you really want to pull out the big guns then use a highlighter on the inner corners to brighten! My most fav and an overall crowd please is the Yves Saint Laurent's Touche Eclat. Did you know that this product is SO popular that one is sold somewhere in the world every 20 seconds??? You can use this also for contouring!

Now I have Gwen Stefani's song (and maybe my ring tone) playing in my head,"Now that you got it whachu gonna do about it?" You have your concealer, how the JUNK do ya put it on??? Well I'll TELL you...

• Moisturize eye area and let it "soak" into your skin for a minute.
• Add a primer to you face and coat your under eye well so that when you use concealer, it will be less likely to settle into fine lines and wrinkles.
• Apply concealer with fingers or a brush (I aDORE using a MAC 217 for this!!!).
  
• Blend softly so it becomes "one" with your skin. Don't tug because the under eye is very delicate and you'll just make the concealer travel.
• Set it with a loose powder (I swear by Benefit Powderflage). I like to use a sponge or any fluffy soft brush (MAC 224 is a great example). 

Option Two:

*Eye Cream*

Invest in a vitamin-K based product. Basically buy an eye cream like Vita-K Solution gel or Peter Thomas Roth Power K Eye Rescue that can help strengthen capillary walls so dark circles and veins become less visible. 

Option Three:

*Laser Treatment*

If you have chronic under eye circles than you can contact your trusty doctor about lasers. Lasers can thicken the skin by increasing collagen production, so you are less likely to see veins, according to Los Angeles facialist Kate Somerville in InStyle mag (LOVE it!!!).

So that is what I have found to be helpful and I hope that helped you too! Remember that going to Sephora can be SO much fun because you can test out EvErYtHiNg!!! Do it and DON'T be ashamed. I look like an absolute FREAK by the time I walk out of there. Like I'm totally tribal and preparing for war! Join me, it's fun to be "special" LOL.

December Favorites

So, for the move I told you that I had recorded quite a few tutorials so that I can just publish them each day. Weeeeeeellllll I was silly for not doing this one FIRST!!! It's December favs.......on January 12th. Hmmmmmm a little sketch don't ya think? Sorry!!! = /

Sigma Brush Review

I had someone ask about Sigma brushes but I had never used them and couldn't give my opinion....until now. Sigma was kind enough to send me a few to review for you. I chose ones that I would use the most and therefore recommend the most.

CG Thick Lash Mascara

We were taking our oldest son to a birthday party and I thought I had gotten myself completely ready when a quick glance in the mirror showed otherwise. I had put on my False lashes like normal but then didn't put any mascara on to blend them. It was VeRy visible to me that I had black lashes resting on my natural brown ones....WHAT KIND OF A MAKEUP ARTIST AM I????? My husband said he couldn't tell, but.....he's a guy.....enough said. We stopped at a drug store and I grabbed the cheapest mascara I could find (that WaSn'T the green and pink bottle disaster!*) and it turned out to be this one. It cost just over $5 and I figured I could do a review on it as well. I liked that it was thick and did just what I wanted it to. I even liked the smaller wand, which I don't normally. I didn't love that quality as much when I used it on my natural lashes unfortunately. Give me a large curved wand any day when I'm not wearing my falsies! The only thing that left me a little blah was that it seemed to take a while to dry. Like I was scared to blink too soon...which leads to me keeping my eyes wide open like a dummy...which leads to my son never getting invited to another birthday party. Let's just say that it is worth the money for me since I am usually wearing false lashes but I'll be sure to give myself a few ticks of the clock before I step out into the cold with wide open eyes!

*I am always shocked and dismayed to see posters and signs all around the Maybelline Great Lash mascara as saying it's the #1 purchased mascara. That it's the makeup artists secret (c'mon Carmindy...REALLY???). The only reason that it may be #1 is that people pick it up out of habit or they don't KnOw any better!!! Let's change this ladies by spreading the word that it is pure JUNK!!! The only "secret" to me still having it in my kit is for when I actually need the model to have smeared makeup. Yuck, yuck YUCK!!!!!

Beauty Blender vs Sonia Kashuk

Great Deals!!!!!!!

Okay, so if you have been wanting to get the NYX Jumpo Pencil in Milk NOW is the time!!! You can get 25% off by using the code nyx25. Click HERE to shop. Not too shabby eh? Also, the only place I have found the Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs is at Walgreens and you can use the code beauty25 at the ReGiStEr and get 25% off!!!! No need to shop on line for that one =). Stock yourselves up Ladies!!!

The Lace Trend

You can't deny it. There is something so incredibly feminine, classy and dare I say sexy about lace. It has been all over the runway and I LoVe the way it has been paired with contrasting textures. I found myself wanting to jump on board and had all of these images of Grace Kelly-"ish" outfits, gloves, pearls, DRESSES!!! A girlfriend of mine was wearing the most BeAuTiFuL lace long sleeve shirt underneath your average T-Shirt and I about fell over in my chair! Now other girls would tell you that to take advantage of such a darling look would set you back $50 (most of my friends have paid this). WELL LISTEN TO THIS!!!!!!! 

When in Utah I went to one of my FAV stores, Tres Chic Boutique.  I cannot tell you how giddy and excited I was to not only see SO many colors offered at but also the price was an AmAzInG $24.99!!!!! The mocha colored one is on sale now for $19.99!!! Girls, don't let this pass you up. Go to the site today and grab one for yourself. I got a black one that I wear underneath ANY T-shirt (that isn't navy blue) and it gives it SUCH a great look. It is also comfortable, long and breathable...duh, its lace =). I can't wait to add the cream and white. I think I may even get some of the short sleeve ones. The owner of the store even suggests putting a cream one underneath a long sun dress...how romantic is THAT??? Now I am more conservative and would probably opt for a tighter T underneath, but shown here, you can wear the lace above...ahem...other things =).

New Bargain Brush Find!!!

MAC #188 = $34.00

MAC # 130 = $38.00

Sonja Kashuk Flat Brush = $14.99

My video review = priceless
You do the math...

Jen's Must Haves Volume II

This is a request I received from someone asking what my must haves were NOW as opposed to, like, a year ago =). SO, here goes, I am going to be listing things I cannot LIVE without.

#1:

I NEVER go on ANY trip without this magical tube. It enSURES no creasing. I use this under paint pots and the NYX Milk pencil as well!!!! If you do not have this yet, I ask you...WHY???

#2

I have a new love in my life. I thought I was whole before but alas I was proven VERY wrong when my friend showed me this bottle of PeRfEcTiOn!!! Don't think of it as spray tanning (cuz it's not), think of it as foundation for your legs (cuz it IS). You spray it on, rub it in and you have AIRBRUSHED legs!!!!!! Totally flawless!!!! I am, as you know, not great at spraytanning, but this comes off with soap and water, yet resistant to water by itself. It hides bruises, veins, makes you look thinner and more toned, and makes your legs all ONE color!!! I missed a spot one day before going to church, but like if I missed a spot of foundation (ew, never!) you can spray it on your finger and fix the spot. It is FOOLPROOF!!!!!! I will be providing a few pictures on a leg model just as soon as she shaves....hee hee, love ya Megan!!! GO GET THIS!!!! Its about $14.00 at Walgreens and right now if you buy this you get another Sally Hansen product 50% off. You can't LoSe. I bought the medium and light glow. You will NOT be disappointed!!!

#3:

Maybe the reason I won't be having a "must have" for mascara is thanks to these babies. The Ardell Demi Wispies in black. I have said it before and I will say it again,"Lash extensions and serums are SO expensive whereas these bad boys, at a Sally's near you, will run just under $4 and will last you a good month if you are good to them. Practice makes perfect. As soon as you have done this for a week...I may have slept in mine once or twice...EEK! you will be a PRO!!! Just follow my Perfect Lash Tutorial and you can't go wrong!!!

#4:

Wedge, wedge, my beautiful Wedge. I use this color from MAC, no joke, E.V.E.R.Y single day! t is closest to my skin color which makes it a RoCkIn color for contouring and blending in the crease. Can't live without it and neither should YOU!!!

#5:#222 from MAC is the brush that I use THE most often and that I wish I had 10 of. I use it for blending, contouring, outer V work, crease work, under eye smudging. It's an amazing brush and I highly recommend it!!! It is a MAC Pro brush so you need to order it by calling 1-800-866-6464. From what I have been told you do NOT need to be a member but you may not get the Pro discount. This brush is WoRtH it Ladies!!!

#6:

The Coastal Scent 88 matte palette. This, believe it or not, I use every day as well. The dark and lighter brown that corner the bottom black color are my eyebrow colors. You can't beat the $19.99 price and the colors are SO pigmented!!! I also am in LOVE with the yellowish color that is in the first column, 3 down from the white. It is so creamy and natural. The greens are intense, the purples are lavish and the pinks are just plain HOT!!! You could very well find your brow color here, your "wedge", brow bone color. This could be ONE STOP SHOPPING!!!! I haven't tried the shimmer palette but I am satisfied to no END with this one and it still gives me some with shimmer! Visit the website and grab one of your very OwN!!!

#7:

This is Myth from MAC. Isn't that fun to say? I love that this is a lipstick so that it's formulated not to give me those gross inner "rings" around my mouth the way foundation does. If I need to matte out my lips, this is what I use. If I want to create the 3-D lip, this is what I use on the bottom lip in the middle. LOVE pairing it with Girl About Town from MAC and love it for my lips when I do a super smokey eye (whiten those teeth first!). This is a must for ANYONE. It's like the pair of shoes that go with every outfit!!! SO sensible.

#8:

I could not RAVE about this product more!!! My brushes look like NEW after using these guards. I will be getting like 5 more packages! When I clean my brushes and them let them dry, sometimes they bristle and don't look as "sharp" as I'd like them to. Ever since I've had the brush guard (which is in the giveaway!!!) the bristles look like I just bought the brush and took it out of the wrapper. You can dry your brushes in there and put them on when you travel to protect your bristles as they are jumbled up against whatever in your purse. I love how they expand over your brush and yet are nice and snug once you get them into place. Like I said, LOVE them!!! 5 different sizes come in a pkg....my brushes might be fighting over who gets to use one since I don't have enough =). With that said, I will be ordering more tonight HERE =).
So #'s 9 & 10 I couldn't find good enough pictures of but they are BOTH from Mary Kay. Yes, the "Pink Ladies". The eye makeup remover is BOMB!!!! Then the Timewise moisturizer is the best I have used, and I have tried a few ;). 

Those are my must haves at the moment. Who knows what next month will bring =). I think for you Mommies out there, anyONE of these things would be a great gift to ask for!!! Tell me when you get them and what you thought! What are products YOU cannot live without???

Flash Bronzer Review

I have only just recently entered the world of self tanners and have found it to be quite difficult if not impossible. Sure most of it is user error, but let's be honest, can't ANY product be "Jenni proof"??? With sprays I can't keep it from splattering, which makes me dab off the excess, which then leads me to believe I just took everything off sooooo I reapply......much to my HORROR!!!!! I turn out looking like I'm from some freak planet where the sun oranges you (instead of browns) and was selective in where it decided to orange my skin. It was like the picture below but MUCH patchier!!! Let us skip now to my thoughts on the Flash Bronzer I just bought from Lancome while they were in gift. I purchased it merely to get the 6 a la cart gifts I was salivating over so I didn't really give it that much thought. Especially after the travesty first trial of sunless products. I was shocked, I repeat SHOCKED at how much I loved this stuff!!! It was so creamy, tinted (so a fool like me could see if I missed any spots) and blended SO well! I also liked that it was buildable. Much like a foundation with coverage, if you need more then you slap it on. In this case if you want to be a touch darker just put on another layer after the first dries (30 min). If you are going to go out and get the gift, I HIGHLY recommend you getting the bronzer (singing voice) I LOOOOOOOVE IIIIIIIT!!!!!!!!

Lancome Is In GIFT!!!!!

Lancome Gift A La Carte at Dillards

Receive a chic cosmetics bag stuffed with beauty favorites as your gift with any Lancome purchase of $32.50 or more. Customize your gift and create a look that's just for you. Fill your bag with your choice of 6 makeup must-haves from the items above (there is a gloss and a few more skin creams not pictured). I just got mine!!! I bought the Lancome Flash Bronzer and got my choice of the 6 FaBuLoUs gifts!!!

Step-Up Bonus Cleanser Add your choice of bonus cleanser to your gift with your purchase of $59.50 or more. Choose from Creme Mousse Confort Comforting Creamy Foam Cleanser or Creme Radiance Clarifying Cream-to-Foam Cleanser.

Spend $50 and get it shipped for free. Call my friend's store at 479-521-7171

The Brush Gaurd

I know sometimes after washing my brushes they fray out and don't dry as well as I would like them to. How many of you throw yours into the depths of your makeup bag alone, scared and without protection? =) Well, check THIS out!!!!!

The Brush Guard is a stretchable, breathable tube which slides over brush handles onto the bristles to protect bristles from damage when not in use. The Brush Guard allows makeup artists and others to safely store these valuable tools in a roll or a bag without a worry.

The Brush Guard also offers a unique new benefit that has never been available before: it allows brushes to be dried with the bristles pointing down! When brushes are laid down to dry, moisture wicks into the ferrule, ruining the glue and causing the handle to swell - eventually spoiling the join.

By keeping The Brush Guard slipped over brush handles during a makeup session, artists keep oil and wetness off brush handles and improve the grip.
How COOL is that??? Click here to check it out and see what others are saying!!!

Walgreens Deals!!!

Go get em Ladies!!!!! I for SURE recommend Lash Blast by Cover Girl, their clear mascara, and Rimmel eye pencils.

Revlon ColorStay A MUST Have!!!!

MUST READ!!!! YOU WILL SAVE, SAVE, SAVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So my friend Monica and I were chatting about makeup and I mentioned how I was going to get some more of my MAC foundation. She told me that she had seen quite a few reviews on this bad boy up top and that everyone was pleasantly pleased and surprised at how great it was. I figured that even with my Pro discount at MAC, this would still be cheaper and VERY worthy of a try. Ladies...OH MY WORD!!!! I had just recently used a Nicole Miller foundation with a sponge and it began to get muddy as I applied and blended. I have noticed sometimes that Mary Kay does the same. I like a good amount of coverage without looking WAY over the top which, for me, means about two thin applications. Blending the before mentioned foundations twice? Don't even THINK about it!!! Well, low and behold, I buy the Revlon ColorStay at Walmart for around $8 and LOVED it!!!!! It's creamy, buildable, blendable and lasted ALL day long!!! Not only that, but they have the options for oily or dry skin and SO many different colors to choose from. I picked out Medium Beige and am in LoVe Ladies...love!!! If you have any questions, just ask!