Review: Maybelline Clear Smooth Gel Foundation

Like almost everyone, I will never stop looking for the perfect foundation for my skin until I finally find it. So after trying out Nichido True Colors Liquid Foundation, and not loving it enough to stick ith it, I gave Maybelline Clear Smooth Gel Foundation. I have to say that I really really love it.



It doesn't give me a lot of coverage but the staying power, that much I give credit for. I just put on Maybelline Powder Foundation over it if I want more coverage but most of the time, I just set it with my Maybelline Pressed Powder.



Another thing I love about it is the packaging. It's so small so I can really carry it around with me. I also love squeeze-like tip.

And one important thing you should know about it is that this is water-based so it's 100% oil-free so people with oily skin, myself included, need not to be afraid to try this!



Verdict: It's non-greasy, perfect for my type of skin. It's also very cheap but works pretty well for a drugstore product. I would most definitely repurchase!

Holly Molly!

I'm back with another haul. I don't usually do this, but I've got nothing to do, so I decided to just give you guys an update on the things I recently acquired. And yes, I do use these babies. Just so you know, I'm a thrift person so I won't buy something unless they are made to be on display. LOL. But if a product is an epic fail, then I just have to wait and see if I could find some use for it or toss it away. Haha.

Now onto the swatches and quick comparison:



From top to bottom:
Fashion 21 Color Pen in White - This is rubbish. Had to swipe several times and tug on skin so the color would appear
LA Colors Lipliner Pencil in Deepest Brown - I actually use this for brows since it doesn't have red undertones and the waxy texture keeps the brows in place
Ever Bilena Dip Liner in Black - It's black indeed! LOL. It's not waterproof
Wet N Wild Mega Creme Liner in Black - Doesn't smudge and of course, it's hard to remove. LOL.
Wet N Wild Ultimate Brow Kit in Ash Brown(light and dark shades) - My favorite! Read my rave here. XD



From Left to Right:
Wet N Wild Silk Finish Lipstick in 505 Light Berry - I must say this is a very pretty color. Others say that it's a dupe for MAC's Rocking Chic. I don't have it so I can't justify. LOL.
Wet N Wild Silk Finish Lipstick in 503A Peach Gold Pearl - There's nothing peach nor gold in this lippie. It actually appears bright pinkish red on my lips O_o But, I love how it doesn't dry my lips out and doesn't settle on the lines
Maybelline Extreme Moisture Lipstick in G132 Nude Blush - Lovely nude lippie!
Maybelline Extreme Moisture Lipstick in A55 Orchid Frost - Makes my teeth appear yellower because of the blue undertone. O_o





Maybelline's packaging is prettier than Wet N Wild's, but still looks plain and the lippies are just a tad taller than the latter.



From left to right:
Skinfood Salmon Darkcircle Concealer Cream #2 - I LOVE this concealer! It neutralizes my bad dark circles. :)
NYC Cover Stick Green Concealer - Does its job in countering red spots.
ELF Natural Radiance Blusher in Glow - One of my staple items in my makeup kit. As what its name says, it makes me glow.
Ever Bilena Advance Studio Finish Stick Foundation in Creme - Didn't fail me as well, but has a strange smell. Review here.

The only item I didn't swatch was my Wet N Wild Lash Intense Mascara in Black. I love how it has 2 shapes of lash combs, if that even made sense. LOL.

Pardon the almost-pic-spam post. Hehe!

Edit: I made a look out of these items. Check it out! :)