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Jordana Cosmetics Complete Cover 2-in-1 Concealer & Foundation Review, Swatch, Photos, Look

Posted on 02/17/2015 by Amber Rose Posted in Drugstore Makeup, Eyes, Face, Jordana Cosmetics, Looks, Product Reviews

Jordana Cosmetics Complete Cover 2-in-1 Concealer and Foundation provides maximum blendable coverage without feeling heavy or oily on the skin. Promoted as a two in one product it can provide concealer like coverage or full coverage foundation when it’s needed. It’s formulated to conceal dark spots, dark circles, imperfections or uneven skintone to give a breathable flawless finish.

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Jordana Cosmetics Complete Cover 2-in-1 Concealer & Foundation

I used Jordana Cosmetics Complete Cover 2-in-1 Concealer and Foundation 09 Golden Caramel & 11 Golden Toffee in this look.

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Jordana Cosmetics Complete Cover 2-in-1 Concealer & Foundation

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Jordana Cosmetics Complete Cover 2-in-1 Concealer & Foundation Swatches

Jordana Cosmetics Swatches from left to right:

07 Neutral Olive described as olive beige complexion with netural undertones

08 Golden Olive described as olive with golden undertones

09 Golden Caramel described as caramel with golden undertones

10 Toffee described as toffee with peach golden undertones

11 Golden Toffee described as rich toffee with red undertones

12 Mahogany described as deep rich with mahogany tone

Rating |

Price | $3.99 / £1.96 / €2.63 / ¥357.1

Availability | 12 shades available JordanaCosmetics.com

Product | Jordana Cosmetics Complete Cover 2-in-1 Concealer & Foundation is marketed to be long lasting with full flexible coverage. It does exactly as advertised.

Pigmentation | The pigmention in the Jordana Cosmetics complete cover 2-in-1 concealer and foundation is very rich. The formula is easily blended onto the skin without streaking or caking. The foundation/concealer is buildable but it’s so opaque you may not need it.

Application | The pigmentation is even throughout the formula so it applies very smooth and blendable. The foundation can be blended down seamless with the use of a blending sponge or kabuki brush.

Texture | The formula is a slightly thick creamy foundation. Once applies it dries to a matte flexible finish without settling in lines or wrinkles. It’s oil free so it does not crease or cake when used as a concealer. The consistancy is creamy and sets lightly moist so I would suggest setting with powder, if worn as a full face foundation.

Longevity | I wore this product all day and didn’t experience any creasing or fading. It is a cream foundation so I would suggest setting with a light setting powder to provide it from smudging or transferring.

Quality Of Ingredients |
❤︎ Full list of ingredients:

Water (Aqua), Cyclopentasiloxane, IsononylIsononanoate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Polyisobutene,C18-21 Alkane, Glycerin, Bis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone, Bis-VinylDimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer, VP/Eicosene Copolymer, Ozokerite,Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sodium Chloride,Phenoxyethanol, Cera Alba (Beeswax), Glycereth-18 Ethylhexanoate, Potassium Sorbate, Silica, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Isododecane, Xanthan Gum,Propylene Carbonate, Glycereth-18, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, AluminumDimyristate, Allantoin, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer. +/- May Contain: Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499).

❤︎ List ingredients that are interesting or could be hazardous. N/A
❤︎ Is it Vegan?: No. Contains Beeswax
❤︎ Did this company animal test this product?: No. “Jordana Cosmetics is a cruelty-free brand. We do not test our products on animals, nor do we allow others to test on our behalf. Our brand is certified by PETA’s Beauty Without Bunnies Program and The Leaping Bunny Program (CCIC) as cruelty-free.” – Jordana Cosmetics website

Value Vs. Cost per unit |
❤︎ Price / Weight? $3.99 / 1 oz.
❤︎ How much are you paying per gram of this product? $0.14 per gram
❤︎ Are there any additional features that come with this product mirror, brush, sponge, anything free? N/A

Overall | This is one of the best 2 in 1 foundations that I have tried in a long time. Normally they can be heavy or too thick and they feel like cake makeup on your face, but Jordana Cosmetics complete cover 2-in-1 concealer & foundation is light, blendable and feels breathable on my skin. The thing I like best about this forumla is it’s oil free and moisture resistant so it prevents under eye creasing with or without settling powder. The coverage is great! It’s rich, opaque and blends very well into the skin and with other shades. The price point is amazing for the product that you get. It may be a low priced product but it is definitely a high quality foundation.

Milani Cosmetics Sienna, Sunset Baked Bronzer Review, Swatches

Posted on 05/28/2014 by Amber Rose Posted in Drugstore Makeup, Face, Milani Cosmetics, Product Reviews

Milani Cosmetics Limited Edition Baked Bronzers Sunset & Sienna

Milani Cosmetics Baked Bronzer in Sienna

Milani Cosmetics Baked Bronzer in Sunset

Look with Milani Cosmetics Baked Bronzer in Sunset

Rating |

Price | $8.99

Availability | Limited Edition at Walgreens.com

Product | “A bronzing powder that features a mélange infusion of colors baked on Italian terracota tiles. Easy to use, sensorial in texture, the nuances of color become extraordinarily luminous, enhancing the purity of the skin. This hi-tech, streak free bronzer, gives a perfect radiant look.” – Milani Cosmetics site

This review is for the new limited edition shades Sunset and Sienna. These shades are baked bronzers like the existing shades, unfortunately they are not very luminous. These two shades are described as matte, however, they seem more satin. These particular products would be better marketed as a skin finisher, bronzers.

Pigmentation | The pigmentation is good with these two bronzers. However, as a baked bronzer I would have preferred a mixed of shades like the other shades. The pigmentation is consistent throughout application, however there is no luminous effect. No radiant effect. It gives more of a matte or slightly satin finish to the skin.

Application | The application is smooth and even. Gives a great finish to the skin. It would be a great product to use to set makeup or give a smooth matte look to the skin on a sunny day. The Milani Baked Bronzers come in a palette with a mirror and a brush should it makes it easy to apply on the good.

Texture | The texture is very satin and plush. It gives a slightly pearl finish on darker skin and a satin finish on lighter skin. The texture is soft but it blends into the skin well.

Longevity | The bronzer fades slightly after a few hours. The satin finish doesn’t seem as even on naked oily skin. I would suggest using a BB cream or a primer if you get oily throughout the day. Also, due to the satin/pearlescent effect this product can cause an aging effect around the eyes on medium to dark skin.

Quality Of Ingredients | This product contains Vitamin E for an antioxidant and preservative effect. It also contains Jojoba seed oil. This product was not animal test or does it contain animal products. This is a Vegan product.

Value Vs. Cost

Cost per unit | 0.25 ounces / 7.09 grams

8.99 / 7.09 g = $1.26 per gram

Overall | This is a good product to have for the summer even though it doesn’t really fit the “bronzer” category. What’s a bronzer without the shimmer and the highlighting illumining effect? A simple skin finish.. which is still good for the price. I would still recommend this product. It has great pigmentation and coverage and it’s a great price. It’s just not your typical baked bronzer.