So, it’s been maybe a week since I got my P&P
cosmetics samples and I’m happy to report a successful experience! I put the
makeup on first thing in the day and placed myself in different situations for
several days to test out the products I got. First I will go through the
products I got, and then review them based on the day’s activities.
My skin:
I would say my skin is truly average/combination,
I’m not prone to acne but I have a breakout here and there. However, I do have
some scars and am usually very red in my cheeks in the morning or when I am
active. I also, like my mother, produce more oil throughout the day. Which is
good and bad, no wrinkles but, by the evening my T-Zone can be a bit shiny.
However, I also have a few dry spots around my temples and around my mouth.
Products:
US 10.25/30g Hibiscus – Pink Color Corrector (Titanium
Dioxide, Mica, Iron Oxides, Ultramarine, Magnesium Mystirate, Magnesium
Stearate, Silica Microspheres)
The Hibiscus is a light pink color corrector, made
to brighten and even out your complexion.
I used a Kabuki brush (dab and tap technique) to
apply the color corrector and while applying I could see the difference
quickly. I always apply makeup left to right; I noticed right away that the
left side looked clear and smooth as opposed to the right side which is usually
very red first thing in the morning. I felt that, although it was a little bit
too pink to wear on its own, it did what I needed it too.
*Note: Applies to all products: you don’t need to
use much, if you try to apply too much it will become apparent that you are
wearing mineral makeup by appearing to “matte”.
US 11.25/30g Chai Full Coverage Mineral Foundation
– Medium Warm Tan (Magnesium Stearate, Zinc Oxide, Sericite Mica, Titanium
Dioxide, Silica Microspheres, Silk Mica, Yellow Oxide, Brown Oxide, Red Oxide,
Black Oxide)
The Chai Full Coverage Mineral Foundation is a
warm buttery tan with pink undertones, made to flatter light to medium tan skin
tones. This makeup is designed, by the use of silica microspheres, to help blur
imperfection on the skin and so is ideal for acne prone skin. It also works
better for oily/combination skin types so be sure to moisturize and exfoliate
before applying if you have dry skin.
I applied the foundation over the Hibiscus with
the same Kabuki brush and technique and could once again see a quick change. My
skin tone lost the “pink” of the color corrector and blended nicely with the color
of my neck and chest. (This is very important to me, I CAN’T STAND when I see
woman with different color face and neck.) My only initial complaint here,
which is strictly personal, is that I’m not used to the feel of wearing “layers”
and so when I put the foundation on it felt weighty on my face but after day 2
I lost that feeling and really didn’t notice it again.
US 8.50/20g Rose Gold Blush - (Mica, Sericite Mica,
Ultramarine Pink, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxide, Magnesium Stearate)
Rose Gold Blush is a soft, pink blush
with gold shimmer. It was created to be flattering to all skin tones and give
the wearer a “youthful glow”.
I applied this blush with a stippling blush brush
very lightly because although it’s not an overly bright pink I didn’t want to
negate the point of applying the Hibiscus by making myself look to pink; nor
did I want to make myself look to “nighty” by splashing gold shimmer everywhere
on my face. (As my perfume already has a shimmer in it as well that I apply to
my neck and chest.)
US 4.75/5g Midnight Merlot Eye Shadow – (Ingredients
not available)
Midnight Merlot Eye Shadow is a deep purple with
red wine undertones.
I applied the eye shadow with a regular eye shadow
brush for a dry application, and cleaned it up with the same brush in a smaller
version but with a slanted edge to get around the eyelash line just right. This
shadow is quite dark so be careful with application, start with less and add as
you go. It is also recommended you use a primer first when applying if you have
oily eye lids.
Day 1: Shave the Billy Goat
So after applying the makeup just so in the order
I described above I was very happy with the end results and thought I looked
amazing. My day started uneventful with spending time with my family and taking
the kids to school. However it was later decided that we were going to make a
trip to PetSmart to buy some stuff to groom Bobby (my parents Lhasa Apso). So
after that we decided to take him outside and shave him down. That was actually
quite easy, the difficult part and point to this story is how long it took in
the AZ heat.
I’m not an overly sweaty person, but I was getting
very warm in my black top and jeans and so naturally I started to perspire (which
usually happens around my T-Zone.) I was immediately wondering what was
happening with my makeup and hoping that once I got inside I wouldn’t have to
take it off and reapply it because it smeared away from the water and heat… and
it didn’t! The only thing that happened was that I was very flushed and that
was very evident on my face and the makeup was not enough to cover it up
naturally. Once I was cooled enough I just took my spare brush and blended it a
little bit to pick up any oil that lingered on my face. There were no more
problems with the make up after that and although by 10 pm, when I was getting
ready for bed, it was not as prominent as it was that afternoon, I was still
satisfied with the coverage it was providing.
Day 2: Errands and Nephews
Once again I applied the makeup in the same manner
as above and went to my parents to run errands with my mom and sister. We were
in and out of several stores with my active nephew. The makeup didn’t seem to
cake or stick to the lines in my face with wear and continuous exposure to
different temperatures and elements. Not to mention that my nephew likes to
touch my face and kiss cheeks throughout the day. Once done with all our
shopping and running around we went to dinner and once again I was happy with
the coverage when I got home late and began my pre-bed routine.
Day 3: Dog licking
Uneventful, just home with the dogs. However when
I’m not paying attention my dog likes to give me wet kisses. I also have an
annoying but unaware habit of touching or rubbing my face and so am always
looking for makeup to withstand that. I think this product did just fine
against that test. Next test I will be adding is wearing it to work, which is
at Banfield Pet Hospital, so that will be the ultimate test!
So, after all that the final verdict is positive.
I would use this and recommend it to anyone, as a matter of fact; I’ll probably
be ordering my full sizes of the products shortly. For anyone looking to get
full coverage without feeling like they are painting their face with heavy
creams and liquid foundations I would recommend this. But that’s just one small
reason. As I said in Part 1 the makeup that P&P makes is 100% Vegan (no
animal byproducts), no Parabens, Fragrance, Lake-dyes, Bismuth Oxychloride, or
Talc, Cruelty-Free and made in the USA!! You would also be supporting a small
business owner, which is very important in today’s economy of the struggling
working class folks. I am unable to post photos of the products on me because I
actually can’t find my camera right now, but photos may follow shortly. So here
is a link to the website where Kristy is seen modeling a few of the products! Pumpkin and Poppy
