Thursday, January 26, 2012

Urban Decay VS. Cover Girl

Urban Decay Surreal Skin

Remember this post?  It was the one where I gave up cosmetic counter makeup and bought all new drugstore brands.  I wanted to find out if there really was a difference worth paying double-or more, for.
I did research and discovered Cover Girl's Simply Ageless had the best reviews for what I was looking for.  I bought one, well I bought two because I got too dark of a tint the first time.  Total $30.00
Add that to the $38 I spent yesterday to purchase Urban Decay Surreal Skin and you have $30 down the drain.  
Here is what I liked about the CG; it went on smooth and moisturized my dry skin  (that was my only problem with MAC Studio Finish, too dry) and it covered consistently.  
Here is what I didn't like; after I talked on my phone there was a residue from my make up on the phone and the container lacked convenience in design.  This caused fumbling when applying.   I also looked like I had on foundation when wearing this brand, where I prefer it to be invisible. 

This is my first day using Urban Decay and so far I am pleased.  I was attracted to it because it is a cream that goes on as a powder, giving me the best of both worlds.  I am not sure of the small brush applicator, but I will give it a few more tries before switching to a sponge.  The shade matches perfectly which I knew because, unlike a drugstore, I was able to test it.  The compact is similar (same color) to the CG, although it is a cinch to use.

You may have heard when it comes to makeup your foundation should be what you spend the most money on.  It is true.  Lesson learned.




4 comments:

  1. I believe that you should make much on the same subject, it power not be a prejudice person but generally group are not sufficiency to communicate on such topics

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  2. I've been using color match by Loreal. Dita Von Teese and Cher use it, it's pretty good, but you really have to match our skin tone, or it really doesn't blend.

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  3. you've just saved me some $$. i was thinking of trying the cover girl. thanks. i use the loreal, and it's ok, but i like tarte tinted moisturizer better. it's invisible, but evens things out.

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  4. I think with foundation sometimes you really do get what you pay for and I'm broke so I don't like paying, but because I don't wear foundation daily - I work from home so often go bare faced - my foundation lasts a long time and I always end up going with Clinique, it suits me both the foundation and the tinted moisturiser which I used the most.

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