Ok, so I promised a Smashbox Review
like a week ago and never got around to doing it! In my defense, I have had
finals and an office Christmas party to prepare for! So things have been a lil
cray cray in my already crazy world! J
So I read a TON of
reviews/blogs/forums online before I went out and purchased these products. I
am talking like 4 hours straight of researching this stuff before I actually bought
it! The reason for that is because I ALWAYS, ALWAYS…. ALWAYS buy different makeup
and end up not LOVING it. Smashbox is a little more on the pricey side… It is
higher than MAC and Clinique which is what I was wearing before, so I wanted to
be 100% sure before I ran out and got it.
The reviews online for Smashbox
products were about 50/50, some people LOVED it some HATED it and for some
people it just wasn’t a “game changer” so to speak…. For me IT WAS LIFE
changing!
I went to Ulta (we don’t have a
Sephora here.. BOO!) And purchased 2 AMAZING Smashbox products! This was the product that I
researched the most, and I must say I was a little skeptical at first!
Feast your eyes on the Smashbox
Camera Ready BB Cream . “BB” stands for Beauty Balm! This is a 5-in-1 beauty
balm where you can moisturize, prime, perfect, protect, and control shine in
ONE step!!! You can wear this product alone or under foundation for more
coverage. (I have been wearing this alone and putting the Smashbox powder on
top-see picture below). It also has SPF
35 which is great for Summer time! I got light/medium (I think it only comes in
4 shades). I am in LOVE with this stuff… you rub it on just like moisturizer
(with your fingers) and that’s IT! No primer… no foundation…. ONE STEP!!! It
kind of reminds me of tinted moisturizer but WAY more coverage! When I wear
this I feel like I have NO make-up on at all… very light coverage! The lady at
Ulta said that everyone who purchases it ALWAYS comes back for more! Also, a
little goes a long way so this bottle should last you a while! It is prices at
$39.00 at Ulta… so like I said, I bit more than MAC foundation BUT this is
5-in-1 so if you are a person that buys primer, moisturizer and foundation it
could actually save you some money.
I would DEF recommend these
products to anyone! Especially if you are a BUSY girl like me! Using the BB
cream saves SO much time since it is a 5-in-1!! Let me know if you have any
questions! Hope y’all have a great Tuesday! J
XOXO