Giorgio Armani Maestro Fusion Foundation

Giorgio Armani

Maestro Fusion Makeup Foundation

The Top of the Bottle is Like a Dropper!

I had read rave reviews on this foundation, but put it off because I had tried one of their foundations before and it did nothing for me. So when the Maestro came out, I got a sample of it first to make sure I was going to like it. I was instantly in love with this foundation. It glided over my face like silk and set to a perfect radiant finish. It is made with an ultra-fine oil-pigment suspension that perfects the complexion, instantly igniting your natural luminosity.

Heres the Skinny on it:

Formula:

A formula that is easy to apply with unified distribution, and covers imperfections. An ultra-fine oil-pigment suspension that perfects the complexion, instantly igniting skin's natural luminosity. A water and powder-free base.

When I use this foundation, I use a oil based makeup primer. You would not want to use a water based primer since oil and water don't mix.

Technology:

An unforgettable and unique texture created by patented Fusion Technology. The Fusion makeup technology delivers the thinnest color film that blends perfectly and corrects skin imperfections without buildup.

It is truly the thinnest foundation I have ever applied in my life, yet has the perfect amount of coverage. It feels so light on the face, almost like you don't have foundation on! It's texture is like no other foundation I have experienced. 

Shade 6.5. You can even tell in the Pic, how thin and
Radiant it is!

Application Tips:

Shake the bottle and put three drops in the palm of your hand.
In rapid and fluid movements, spread the foundation out from the center of face to the edges. Make sure to concentrate the application in the center of the face where most imperfections are found.
Blend from the center of forehead to the temples, from the nose, across the cheeks towards the ears, and then from the chin, up along the jaw line.

Results:
Blends into skin on application: 100%*
Easy to wear, you forget that you are wearing make-up: 100%*
Easy to apply, gives rapid and perfect make-up result every time: 98%*
It's a pleasure to use this make up product: 95%*
Natural make-up result without make up feel: 95% *

* Tested during one week by 60 women aged 20-50, with all skin types except extreme ones.

I have not tried applying it with my fingers, I use a standard foundation brush. But I do concentrate on the center of my face and than blend outward. I also have to do my neck since I got the color in a shade darker than normal since summer is coming and I will be fake tanning more. It absolutely leaves the most natural luminous flawless finish. 

Final Thoughts:

There is not much to say about this foundation besides the fact that it is truly one a kind and amazing! It also has a SPF 15 in it to make it even better. I am so happy that I bought this foundation. I liked it so much that I got the Maestro Concealer in Shade 4. I plan on posting on the concealer soon and doing a look with both soon and putting it on my Instagram.

Thanks,

SikGlam

Marchesa Parfum Hair Mist

Marchesa 

Parfum D'Extase

Hair Mist

I was so excited when a number of Perfumes started to launch hair mists. As much as I love the smell of Perfume, I cannot wear it because one out of three times it will give me a migraine. So instead of taking the risk of getting a migraine, I will wear lovely scented body lotions. Those don't seem to bother me at all. So when I saw the ads for the Hair Mists, my theory was that the hair mist would not be as strong as the perfume and I would be able to wear it and feel like I was wearing perfume. I came to this theory due to the fact that perfume works by your body heat, when your body temperatures rises, it causes the perfume to heat up, thus the fragrance begins to emit from your body. I figured since the smell would be on my hair, and I don't believe my hair changes temperature, the scent will just gently wear off.  It will not be of such an intense and constant smell. Now when I bought this in the store, the saleslady told me that all hair mists do NOT contain alcohol and that is what makes them different than perfume, once again making my theory seem more logical. Why would it need it? But when I look at the number 1 ingredient on the back of the box, it is Alcohol Denat. Which is basically alcohol made to taste bad. An FDA requirement on all cosmetics that have alcohol so it cannot be consumed. Now I was not going to call the Saleslady out of this and embarrass her, as I have had to school them maybe times and I do not enjoy it. So I am left baffled on why the alcohol is in the product at all. Perhaps it has to be in it for the chemical makeup of the product. I personally, due to not wearing perfume, cannot answer this one without doing some research. The only thing that I can think of now is that a true Eau de Perfum has no little to no alcohol in it and is much more expensive. Perhaps the alcohol is added as a sort of filler or binder. I guess if it had been mixed with an oil base instead of an alcohol, perhaps it could make the hair oily??!! I am not going to worry to much about it...It is just perfume.

Now when I made my choice of a Perfumed Hair mist, I only knew of about four brands that had come out with a hair mist. After smelling three out of the four, my favorite was MARCHESA by far.

Here is the Skinny on it:


MARCHESA PARFUM D’EXTASE opens with light florals, giving way to a combination of fresh and woody notes that create complexity and beauty. Iris is the secret to the fragrance's richness, capturing the delicate essence of its flower petals and the dark sensuality of its precious roots. Freesia, young violet leaves, night blooming jasmine, ambrox, and musks complete the sublime composition of this intoxicating elixir.

This perfumed hair mist delicately fragrances hair throughout the day. Now everywhere you go you will leave a romantic, intoxicating silage.

Notes:

Iris Flower, Freesia, Black Current, Young Violet Leaves, Lotus Flower, Night Blooming Jasmine, Bulgarian Rose Water, Orange Blossom, Iris Root, Ambrox, Captive Musks.
Style:

Feminine. Empowered. Intoxicating.

I will try my best to personally describe the smell, but it will be hard, since I stopped wearing perfume about five years ago. The hair mist seems to be more on the musky side than on a floral side. I have never liked a perfume that smelled very floral. Perhaps that is was why I chose this one. But it is not a manly musk scent, it is very feminine. There is a very light hint of floral. As it is described above, you can absolutely smell the fresh and woody notes in it.

Final Thoughts:

I have used this Hair mist three times now and it has not given me a headache. It defiantly does not seem to last quite as long or be as strong of a smell as a perfume. Too me that is a good thing, because that was what I was looking for and drew me to the product. I absolutely hate it when someone walks by me or sits down next to me just covered in perfume or cologne. Whether it is a nice or bad smelling perfume or cologne, I find it to be rude and sickening. I find with perfume, less is more..;)

Thanks,

SikGlam

Ren Glycol Lactic Radiance Renewal Mask

REN

Glycol Lactic Radiance Renewal Mask

This mask is superb at exfoliating and leaving an immediate glow that you can see! It has powerful ingredients in it such as lactic, Citric, and Glycolic Acids to immediately remove dead skin cells and leave a youthful radiant glow.  I am amazed at how well this mask works compared to similar treatments I have received at spas.

Here's the Skinny on the Mask from the company:

A potent bioactive complex that reduces fine lines and dramatically improves tone, firmness, and radiance.

This treatment safely and effectively resurfaces the skin, without causing irritation. It's four-fruit-acid-complex (lactic, glycolic, tartaric and citric) and papain enzyme create a gentle yet potent exfoliating action that leaves skin glowing and healthy.

What it is formulated WITHOUT:

- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Synthetic Fragrances
- Synthetic Dyes
- Petrochemicals

What else you need to know:

This mask is particularly recommended for congested and mature skin; it works well on post-acne scarring, blemishes, blackheads and sun-damaged skin. It is not suitable for sensitive skin types. This skincare essential does not contain T.E.A, D.E.A, glycols, silicones, or PEGs.

I believe the best of this mask is that it is Dermatologist Tested and Approved. Do you ever notice that most products say "Dermatologist Tested" but not "Approved"??!! REN is also against Animal Testing!

The directions on my bottle say to apply a generous amount onto clean skin over the face and neck, avoiding the eye area. Leave on for ten minutes. Dampened Enclosed Cloth and gently wipe off mask. Rinse skin with warm water. Slight tingling may be experienced during application. Use weekly.

What the Formula Looks Like

I use this mask once a week and it leaves my face with the most amazing glow. I usually leave it on for around 10-15 minutes and than remove it gently with the cloth that it came with. The cloth reminds me of a thicker muslin cloth. To remove the mask, I get the cloth wet and gently remove the mask (you should see the mask coming off on the cloth), than rinse my face to make sure I got it all off. I finish by patting dry my face and following with my skincare regimen. I sometime feel a slight tingly sensation on my face when I use the mask, but it is never uncomfortable. It makes me feel that it is working. The one thing that I would say that I learned never to do, is use the mask in the shower. I tried to save time once by applying it to my face and than jumping into the shower to take a body shower. I think the steam from the hot shower was not a good mix and I got a tiny bit of redness (that I had never got from the mask before) on my forehead. It went away within hours but I would never do that again. Not one of my finer beauty time-saver ideas! I am always looking for ways to save time and energy and that was not a winner!

Final Thoughts:

I have now been using this mask for almost six months and I absolutely love it. I love products that leave immediate and long term results. I love the fact that it immediately leaves my skin with an amazing glow (who doesn't want to glow), and adore the fact that in the long run it is working to reduces fine lines and too improve tone, firmness, and radiance. I am definitely hooked on this mask! I can't wait to try more from this brand!

Thanks,

SikGlam