I thought L'Oreal Ideal Balance had stolen my heart, but then it dumped me into a t-zone wasteland. After several weeks of swathing my face in its ivory glow, I developed blackheads and pimples. Ew. Back to the drawing board and my mainstay, Clinique Perfectly Real Foundation. However, after purchasing a new tube to replace the one I licked clean, I noticed a discernable smell, something plastic-y or possibly medicinal.
Cut to the afternoon mirror reflection from my forehead. For months I have been experiencing massive t-zone shine. Why am I cursed with this affliction? I tried everything: more water, a topical scrub, moisturizer (in case the oil was attempting to lubricate extra dry skin). I even bought a compact of Neutrogena mineral powder foundation since everyone has been raving about how natural mineral makeup can be. Not so much when you suffer from oily skin. By about 3 p.m. I looked like the Tammy Faye of foundation: little rivers of oil were flowing through the prairie of foundation on my forehead. Not cute. Not professional. Not fun.
Then I read a very favorable review of Revlon ColorStay Makeup with Softflex. I'll be darned if it doesn't do exactly what it says: cover my imperfections with a natural looking coat while adhering to even the slickest of skin for hours on end. In short, I LOVE it. I want to have ten-thousand babies with it. It might be the best 10 dollars I have spent.
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