Anybody else notice Bobbi Brown has been hiking her prices every 6 months for at least the last three years? That greedy gouging is chapping my ass and has me on the hunt for alternatives. Having enjoyed TheBalm’s Bahama Mama bronzer, I took a risk and tried their tinted moisterizer BalmShelter. 
This product has a thicker, more luxurious consistency than most tinted moisterizers. The rich cream provides above average coverage within its category. BalmShelter creates a plump and smooth surface for layering other products and doesn’t encourage migration. With broad spectrum SPF 18 and a $25 price tag for a generous 2.25 oz, it is a competitive alternative to Bobbi Brown’s tinted moisterizers (1.69 oz for $40!). The main drawback? Color selection. BalmShelter needs a variety of inclusive shades to lure more ladies and gents their way.
You bitches know I love a good stick foundation. Usually, I’m loyal to Bobbi Brown without deviation, but an online coupon deal lured me to try Kevyn Aucoin’s The Radiant Reflection Solid Foundation. I’m a fan of Aucoin’s Sensual Skin Enhancer for its intense coverage, so I looked forward to seeing what this brand could do in a convenient stick format. 
Amber, 
Linda,
Christy, 
Yasmeen, 
Beverly.
The limited range makes finding the right shade challenging. 
Ultimately, the formula fails for lack of creaminess and blendability. It applies with a cooling sensation, but then hovers on the skin without ever really sinking in to vanishing perfection. This product takes work to look natural, and life is filled with enough work. Back to Bobbi Brown, $4 savings per stick and foundation that melts into the skin providing flawless unspookable coverage.
Really nothing ruins a beautiful day like a great big zit. Don’t even front like you don’t consider staying home on account of a bad skin day. Well those days are done. Today, learn how to expertly camouflage imperfections and give good face even when it isn’t cooperating.
First prepare the skin by physically exfoliating with a scrub, washcloth, Buf-puf, or the like. If the little inflamed friend is giving you a full 3-D effect, get the area as smooth as possible by removing all the dead and flaky skin. Be gentle; redness is hard to cover up.
Apply moisturizer all over. Moisterizer will not cause further breakouts. This essential step plumps the skin and readies it for foundation. Let moisturizer soak in for several minutes before proceeding to avoid pilling. Go blow dry your hair or puff a doobie while you wait.
Start with foundation, concentrate product where you need the most coverage and then blend down and out in the direction facial hair grows. Keep blending; using the fingers helps temper the foundation. Sponges help blend along the hairline. A decent foundation should take care of a great deal of minor imperfections, but even full-coverage formulas lack the might required for a full-on blemish.
Enter the eyeliner brush: indeed unorthodox, but a tiny tipped eyeliner brush allows for ultimate precision. If the pesky spot flames with color, go a shade lighter with the concealer. Steady your elbow, dab the brush into the concealer and gingerly apply it to the imperfection. Paint the area, and wait. Again, don’t forget our guiding principles – use a light hand. Let the product set up for a minute. Now is a good time to address any other little issues like under eye circles or broken capillaries.
After a minute, if the mound remains totally covered, pat gently with fingertip to soften and blend edges. If color has peaked through, reapply only to that area and then blend.
Bobbi Brown’s strength as a cosmetic line rests with the creamy, blendable face make-up. When it comes to eyeshadow, blush, and bronzer — go elsewhere.
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