Savvy Thinker » Olay http://savvythinker.com thinking about life, playing with makeup Sun, 12 Feb 2012 10:15:26 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 FOTD Aromaleigh teals + lippie http://savvythinker.com/fotd-aromaleigh-teals-lippie/ http://savvythinker.com/fotd-aromaleigh-teals-lippie/#comments Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:58:38 +0000 Karin http://savvythinker.com/?p=6408

Time for a FOTD again...it's been a while since I've posted a new one.

Eyes: I wanted to go back to some AL old standbys, colors that I love, as well us use a new sample I received.
Outer corner: Lilypad satin petals frost
Crease and lower lash dry lined: Jade pure eyes frost -- looks deep, but goes on brighter
Lined: Black powder on top
Over lined top and bottom: Delilah bete noire glitter -- these glitters look wonderful; I'll be trying out more over the next couple of days.
Mascara: BE Buxom

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Face:
comparing two shades and formulas of foundation, applied over Hourglass Veil primer, each side of my face, all else is the same [Olay cream on right; Revlon liquid on left]; Chanel cream blush under my sparkly powder mix; Arbonne Promise as blush; Mary Kay highlighter up the center of my face.

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Lippie AL Sweet Tart Gothic Lolita Collection over Down Under Healing lipbalm
This is a beautiful neutral shimmery pink.

Warm mauve pearl from Summer 2009 Natural mineral lip products have an average lifespan of 6-9 months due to the nourishing base oils and butters used in their formulation.

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What do you think?
It's no secret I love AL colors. So far my AL lippies have held up well, all but one color which I replaced, lasting over the time frame AL lists for their lippies.

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Karin
www.savvythinker.com

Originally posted 2010-03-09 11:41:50.

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I've been wearing L'Oreal's Magic Smooth Souffle Foundation (color 512) (Classic Ivory) for a few days.

It takes very little to cover.
The first day I applied it, I had too much on my fingers (and I hadn't thought I had taken much.) Less is more! Try less, then layer up, if need be. It must have some sort of 'cone in it, because it is very silky and feels similar to some of the foundation primers that I have tried, but with color.

Comparing it other brands and the look I like
After the first day I've been comparing it on one side of my face to other foundations that I have on the other side. It comes up with the best of them. Perhaps the closest is CoverGirl and Olay Simply Ageless (I wear color 210.) Magic Smooth may have a little less illumination. It is basically a filler (hence the name 'smooth') whereas the CoverGirl is more of a traditional cream foundation with moisturizer and illumination.

It gives me the option of two different looks and feels.

I have also worn the Magic Smooth on the outer areas of my face and worn the CG on the T-zone, since I am not oily, to give illumination.

As for the two colors, there is a bit more pink in CG 210. Magic Smooth 510 is a neutral beige, but has no discernible yellow in it.

I like them both, so I just tend to alternate now, depending on my mood.

Have you tried either of them?
It's a keeper. I rate it 4 out of 4*.

Karin
www.savvythinker.com

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Take care of your skin today, it will thank you in 10 years. Or sooner!

I will be posting individual reviews in each category, but they are not ready to go up. This is a short synopsis.

Avon has a comparison of before and after pictures, in recent catalogs of models at different ages, with and without their products, using corrective products for their age as well as skin types. What a difference!

I showed the picture to a friend who didn't believe that makeup was all it took. But any of us who know how we look with and without makeup, know it can be the truth.

She saw a TV show not too long ago where they debunked a particular product. I believe it was for the eyes. I told her that some eye creams do what they say, see below.

Meantime I saw a beautiful black woman the other day. She was wearing blush and lipstick, for sure. Her skin was luminous. I complimented her, then said, I bet she hears that a lot.

"Yes," she said. "And I never do anything to it. I have to thank my mother and father. I am a combination of my mother and my father's skin."

As we talked further, she repeated, "I never do anything to it."

Then, the kicker: "All I've ever done is use Clinique's 3 step for twenty-five years."

It works for her! And she didn't think she was doing anything?

My adage:

It is easier to prevent than to correct.

It was explained to me once that the only part of our body that we rarely cover is our face. Everything else can be hidden. Don't crimp on your face.

Do skin products really work?
Yes, some of them really do.

Nearly all lines show before and after pictures of women who used their products over time.

Do they have to be expensive?
No, but some of them are.

Avon makes some great skin care, age appropriate. They are also leaders in research and development.

Some drug store brands work; some department store brands. Guerlain makes many great products. Clarins. Clinique. Estee Lauder. Lancome. La Prairie. Olay. Shiseido. Cle de Peau. Avon. Mary Kay. I wear them all, and I always use Viviane Woodard moisturizer (since I was 18.) I am truly an equal opportunity customer.

Do you have to wear all products from one line?
No, but often SAs want to make you think so. OTOH, some products are meant to go together.

I wear different brands for different products. I don't wear one brand-specific. I do use some products together that are meant to be used together.

I go by how my face looks or feels any given day.

What about the weather?
Yes, change moisture products when the weather changes. In general, heavier formulations of products (creams) when it is very cold or you will be exposed to wind. During hot weather, lotions or oil control products. Use this same idea for your foundation. Use a lighter one in summer.

Exfoliate your skin
Moisturizers penetrate better if you exfoliate regularly.

There are many ways to do this: masks that peel or not; Retin-A or other similar products; scrubs (gentle, please, don't use a foot scrub on your face); cleansers that contain beads (Mary Kay Timewise is great, needs no toner, and comes in different formulas); diamond exfoliators (Mary Kay's Microdermabrasion Set is great.)

Sunscreen? Limit hours in the sun.
Faithfully! I never go without it.

Don't forget your neck. I probably did for far too long. I am currently using on my neck a sunscreen I don't like on my face. Hurray, gonna finish a jar.

My favorite sunscreen is:

I am currently using one with spf of 85.

How can you tell if it is only hype?
How can I tell if I need it, or if it works for me?
If you wonder if you need it, you probably do. Start preventative early, so you don't have to correct later.

Compare your skin with and without it. See my next post, that more fully explains how to make comparisons.

If you see no discernible difference or you don't like how it smells or feels, consider returning the product. Companies don't know, if we don't return products.

Serums used before moisturizers? C-products? Copper products?
These have their place.

Fine lines around the mouth?
Chanel has a good product.

Be faithful to use exfoliation. I've written earlier about both Beauticontrol and Mary Kay having good lip exfoliation-balm sets.

How about eye creams?
Do I really need a separate eye cream?
Yes, after a certain age for sure. And hopefully sooner as preventative. Eye creams work differently than face creams.
Eye creams are made for specific problems.
If you have fine lines; if you need lifting; if your eyes are puffy, there are products specific for each.
Lifting Products
In general, lifting products can be drying (tightening), so you might need to moisturize. You might notice your lines becoming more prominent. Use a lifting product during the day; moisturize at night. Or, layer them during the day.
Puffy eyes
If your eyes are puffy from water retention -- maybe you cried or you are traveling (like happens to me, even though I use my own pillow usually -- eye creams can help this. A magic product is Chanel's Precision Eye Cream. It takes care of puffiness. I haven't found anything better. And it works better than their mega uber expensive Sublimage line.

But if your eyes are puffy from genetics because of fatty deposits, no eye cream is going to affect that. Unfortunately, to take care of that means having surgical removal. This can be done at the time of an eye lift or separately, but it is considered cosmetic as far as insurance is concerned, whereas the eye lift portion would be covered if you are having trouble seeing because of the skin sagging around your eyes. Eye cream will keep your eyes hydrated.

Don't forget your hands!
See my separate post here.

That's all for now. Anything else you want me to share?

Book Girl says I should tell you that I'm 70, that way you'd think I look great. Fortunately or unfortunately, I am not 70. On good days, in good light, with great makeup, I do not look my age. We won't speak of other times.

Karin
www.savvythinker.com

Originally posted 2009-03-14 14:21:57.

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Here are several Vitamin C products that I like a lot:
My faves
Awake

I like the fact that you use only as much as you wish, and it liquifies in your hand as the warm of your fingers touches it.

Lancome
Sensation Totale, which has been discontinued. I love the feel of this. It makes your skin silky. I don't know anything about the product they say is replacing it -- and it makes no mention of vitamin C.

Estee Lauder
Perfectionist Cp+ is a great product and feels terrific on the skin. It is supposed to build collagen within two hours. I don't know that it contains vitamin C but the "C" is in the name. Every time you walk through a store, put some from their tester on the back of your hands. If it works that fast on your hands, it must work on your face.

Beauticontrol has three C products. I have not tried these because I have the others, but I have several beauticontrol products that I love, and I would think these would be excellent.

Aromaleigh
I have tried 25% Vitamin C Serum- I like it a lot. I will likely begin to try the other products too.

Signature Club A
Super Strength High Potent-C Anti-Wrinkle Capsules $29.50
I like this a lot. It's in my rotation of C products.

My second choice category

Olay
Olay Regenerist and Olay Total Effects 7-in-1 Anti-Aging UV Moisturizer plus Touch of Foundation both have Vitamin C. In general, I like Olay products. I'm not sure they are as heavy duty as the Awake one.

Mary Kay TimeWise® Replenishing Serum+C
Mary Kay has come out with a C serum product in 2009. They were late to the party.

Give collagen a boost.* Help skin bounce back.

With TimeWise® Replenishing Serum+C, skin will appear lifted and firmed. This antioxidant-rich serum is formulated with ingredients that enhance the production of new collagen and help keep existing collagen from breaking down. It also contains ingredients known to support elastin. The formula is enriched with a potent blend of multiple botanical sources, known for their high levels of vitamin C.

The four weekly vials help maximize product freshness and provide an effective weekly application measurement to help you get the best results for your money. MaryKay.com

I don't see or feel as much difference when I use this as I do with the Estee Lauder. However, you can see how dramatic the above picture makes it look. This is a customer's unretouched photo, not the company's. I continue to use the product on my neck -- truthfully, I had not used a serum C on my neck before. I see a difference. I wish it were as dramatic, but then again, my before look is more youthful.

Avon
I did not care for the Avon one I tried a number of years ago. It was gold colored and sort of sticky. I don't know if they still make it. It's possible they have reformulated it. You can't go wrong with their product guarantee.

I have not tried these
Lumene, which is available from CVS, also has a C line, day and night creams, eye cream and serum. I've not tried that line either.

Prescriptives also has a line of C products, but I have not tried them.

Do you use a C serum?
What is your favorite?

Karin
www.savvythinker.com

Originally posted 2010-01-29 07:41:39.

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Ever since they discontinued the Chanel foundation I loved, I've been on a hunt for a replacement. Recently a SA gave me samples of two different formulas and colors, and I've been comparing them either to the Olay foundation or the Maybelline Mousse foundation colors that I have. The discontinued shade was perfect for me. The replacement shades were way too yellow. The new colors are considerably toned down from the yellow.

Eyes:
Mary Kay Summer 2009 set (Turquoise, Brown, Lime)
I felt like trying this one again. Turquoise in crease and outer edge; Brown on inner lids; Lime in center and towards outer corners.
Lined with Prestige Denim Pencil (# 70)

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Foundation Chanel (VITALUMIÈRE shade: Diaphane) on one side; Olay 210 Simply Ageless on the other. All else is the same. They are so close in appearance, no one can pick out which side is which. I think the Olay has a little bit more illumination.
Rouge under my sparkly mix of powder: Maybelline # 20 Mousse -- a light apricot
Rouge over my sparkly mix of powder: Mary Kay Pomegranate Cheek Glaze (new) a rosy red.
Highlight up the center of my face: Mary Kay powder highlight (both the sparkly and non-sparkly)

Lips:
Mary Kay Rose + Poppy (both are colored lip balms) then a bit of gloss

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I was happy with the look today. I really like the colored lip balms, and I like the cheek glaze colors. More on the cheek glazes and the cream highlighter when I do a review of both. But for now, I really, really like them.

Karin
www.savvythinker.com

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CVS has some good goodies on sale this week with your CVS card:

Spend $15, get $5 extra bucks, when you buy Nivea Body.

Aveeno products on sale from $6.99 to $17.99.

Spend $30 on 24.7 Skincare or Skin Effects (not trial size) get $10 in extra bucks.

Olay Spend $25, get $10 in extra bucks. (Excludes Olay ProX) Some products are already on sale.

Covergirl Spend $20 get $10 extra bucks. 2 mascaras on sale for $7 each. Simply Ageless Foundation and TruBlend MicroMinerals foundation or blush is on sale.

Revlon B1G1, mix and match. All Revlon Cosmetics.

And more...

Check them out!

Karin

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Is it ever possible to have too many _____________? You fill in the blank.

I know we talk at POL about how many perfumes are enough already. The sky's the limit with some things.

Yesterday I asked myself, is it ever possible to have too many eye creams?

Well, actually, no, if you use them all. I never seem to use them up as I have so many, plus I get them in gifts with purchase too. So that adds a few more to the mix...and I don't worry about end dates. If they smell perfect and still work good and the consistency hasn't changed, I keep using them.

Do they work? well, yes, I expect so, especially since I have dry skin, and always have had, but you couldn't tell it, because, yep, I use eye cream(s.) And I have them in every price range and several companies, from Avon to Lancome to La Prairie or YSL and Estee Lauder -- there's even a good one by Olay which my daughter-in-law shared with me. I'm not sure if one works better than another, or if I just think they work better on any given day.

If I read or hear about a good one, I'll see if there's a way to sample it...and then it goes into the rotation. I pick one by what I feel I need that day. I try now to buy ones that have light diffusing elements in them.

I wouldn't feel dressed without eye cream. And if I'm in Las Vegas, I carry some with me, because one application is not enough to cover/moisturize me for the day in such a dry climate.

Do you have a favorite? What is it that you couldn't do without? Or is one enough for you...

Karin

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