DVD Review: "Fine: Beauty of Basics"

A week ago I ordered Sam Fine's DVD "Fine: The Basics of Beauty" and today I finally had time to watch it.

I think the DVD is great for anyone wanting to learn how to apply makeup correctly. Sam starts buy going over the items needed to create a flawless face (types of brushes, sponges, etc).    Sam then creates three different makeup looks with three different skin types.  He makes the application look easy (but he is a pro).  I love how the informational pop ups appear at the bottom of the screen.

I would buy this DVD for a teenager or any woman wanting to learn how to apply make up correctly.  This can be watched solo, with your child(ren), with your girlfriends, etc.

The DVD is $24.99 and can be purchased at www.amazon.com.

**I purchased this DVD with my own money.
***photo from www.amazon.com

Review Iman Cosmetics

Well I must admit I am a now a fan of Iman Cosmetics.  After growing tired of MAC foundations and powders I began to do some research before I purchased any more foundation and/or powder.  After consulting with several professionals and reading several blogs I decided to try Iman Cosmetics.

The first item I purchased from this line was Second to None Luxury Radiance Liquid Makeup.  I love the way it goes on and it doesn't make my skin feel oily.  I do use a primer before I apply the product.  Price $14.99 at Ulta

The next item I purchased from their line is the concealer Cover Cream Enriched with Minerals.  This concealer is alright.  I personally think it is not creamy enough but it does get the job done.  I apply with my fingers.  I purchased this at Target and I do not remember the price.

Next I purchased the Second to None Cream to Powder Foundation.  I do not like this at all.  I do not like how it goes on.  It seems heavy on my skin.  I will not purchase it again.  I do not remember where I purchased this product it was either Target or Ulta.

The last item I purchased from this line is Second to None Semi Loose Powder.  I use this item on hot days because liquid foundation and heat are a hot mess.  I like the product my skin did not look ashy or dry.  I purchased it at Ulta and I do not remember the price.

*** I purchased all the products with my own money.



**photos from Iman Cosmetics

Weekly Sales Sunday, May 1st-Saturday, May 7th

Walgreens
40% off Maybeline Foundation, Concealer, Powder, Blush or Lip Cosmetics

Buy 1 get 1 50% off:
*L'Oreal Cosmetics (there were coupons in the Sunday paper 4.23 and 4.30 for L'Oreal Paris products)
*off Revlon and Covergirl

CVS
Covergirl Clean liquid fondation or pressed powder...there is a $2 coupon in this Sunday's paper PLUS you get $1 extrabucks for next purchase

When you spend $7 on Maybeline Mascara you get $2 extrabucks

Buy 1 get 1 50% off :
*Maybeline Fit Me (foundation, blush or concealer)
*Covergirl Cosmetics (excludes Clean foundation or powder)
*ALL Almay Cosmetics
*Wet' n Wild (Lip, Eye or Nail)

When you spend $10  on ANY L'Oreal Cosmetics you get $3 extrabucks....coupons in Sunday's paper 4.23.11 and 4.30.11

Rite Aid
40% off Covergirl

Buy one get one 50% off:
*L'Oreal (don't forget your coupons)
*Maybeline
*Physicians Formula

$5.99 Almay eye products (don't forget your coupon)

40% off Revlon products

Wet n Wild Review/Swatches

I decided to purchase a couple of Wet n Wild eyeshadows and blushes.  When I purchased them Rite Aid was having a 40% off sale.  Apparently everyone has been looking for this product because I had an extremely hard time finding them.  When I finally found them the pickings were slim but I did manage to find two eyeshadows and two blushes.

These products are great if you are learning to apply makeup, new to the industry, or just want to play around.
I Dream of Greenie:

Cool As A Cucumber

Pearlescent Pink

 Berry Shimmer

 
Pros:
Price is great especially if you catch them on sale
Great pigment
Long lasting

Cons:
Eyeshadow would fade once I blend the product. To get it to stay I would add the product to my blending brush
Blush comes on the brush extremely heavy.  I would use my kabuki brush and/or bronzer to tone the color down.