Product Review: Fashion Fair Perfect Finish Cream Makeup

 I was super excited when my Fashion Fair package arrived! I hadn't been in tune with the brand since the launch of the Sam Fine Collection and could't wait to see what was next.  This will be a series of product reviews that will also feature the NEW collection: Eyes Wide Shut inspired by  Tia Dantzler.  You'll have to stay tuned for that!

 

Why I Love Perfect Finish Cream Makeup?

I'm in love with the texture.  It's one of those creams that kind of fits in the middle.  It's not too smooth that it won't stay in place, but it's still movable.  It doesn't take much and offers a medium to full coverage depending on application. Tender is my perfect match, literally! It's a warm with neutral undertones.

Get your perfect finish!

For a luminous finish formula, it wears very well.  The first few weeks I didn't prep my skin and was shocked by the results.  I didn't use any moisturizer or oily control products.  I wanted to see just how well it would wear and I was very surprised by the results.  I couldn't believe it!!! I got a ton of compliments on how smooth my skin looked.  Some days I used a little or and found that touching up by "tissue blotting" was the same.  I set the foundation with MAC Mineralized Skinfinsh in Deepest Dark and oh honey, I was in love!

Final Thoughts:

The Perfect Finish Cream Makeup has become one of my favorites.  I simply love the look of this foundation.  After wearing it with no skin prep products, I moved on to using a moisturizer and a oil control primer by NYX and the finish was the same.  I would advise not to use too much moisturizer if you're an oily or combination skin type.  I did notice that I had to blot a little more during the application but it wasn't excessive.  If you have any hyperpigmentation, I think the Perfect Finish would be a great product to use.  At first dab, you're back to an even tone. A little certainly goes a long way.

Fashion Fair (purchase)

• Luminous Finish
• Normal to Dry Skin
• Water Resistant
• None Streaking
• Vitamin Enriched
• Medium to Full Coverage
• Comes in 19 shades
• $25.00
• Purchase online at Fashion Fair or in stores (Macy's/Lord&Taylor/Belk/Dillards/Bon-Ton)

Wearing Fashion Fair Perfect Cream Makeup

Images were taken with my iPhone. No filter used. Shade variations are based on lighting.

Photo/Google Images: Fashion Fair
Personal photos

Products were supplied by the brand.  No compensation was received for this review. Thoughts are my own.

THE SKIN REPORT: It's not my face that's ugly, it's my neck!

Since Junior High school, I have had hair growing on my areas of my face and neck. The sadness began when I could hear the whispers from my classmates.  I actually had someone say to me, "you're wolfing".  I can recall being extremely hurt by the comment because I was actually in relationship with this person. Like, what they said and how they said things mattered to me. 

I actually don't remember the first time I used a razor on my face/neck.  It was the worst thing that I could have ever done!!! I mean the worst. I didn't know any better. I wish that I did. After doing research (years later) I only (now) use topical creams and tweezers to remove the hair on my face/neck.

I believe the condition that affects the condition of my skin is Hirsutism.  I have done my own personal research, but I haven't had my skin diagnosed by a professional in over a year. I've had 2 previous consultations and was always advised to consider laser resurfacing/laser hair removal. At this point I haven't had the finances to take that option.  

Some days I feel like when people see me, it's all that they see. I've cried over it. I've been stressed about it.  I have had pity parties in the mirror over it. For years, I wouldn't leave the house without wearing foundation because of it.  Part of my desire for perfect skin is totally related to the condition of my skin.  If you've never had a skin condition, you won't understand.  I can admit that I've felt ugly. Harsh, but true.  

Writing this blog is hard 

I think I've started this process over 10 times and just felt like I couldn't do it.  Today, as I sat with my mirror and my tweezers,  I was thinking about how tired I am of the process. I've learned that in sharing, you inspire and help others so in my attempt to feel better, I decided to share. 

I have used toners and brighteners, unfortunately because of the pressure on the skin with removing the hair, the bumps don't get better and the discoloration continues.  I have learned to control how I remove the hair with tweezers. That, is hard.  It's hard not tearing into the skin for that last piece of hair.  REAL HARD. When you want it gone, you simply want it gone.

Now the other hard part....

here's my skin

no makeup, no brows but I had to do a lip! *girls in red rock*

Skin was cleaned. No other products were added.

lower chin area

notice how some of the hair grows straight and some curled

full chin/upper neck area

jawline/upper neck area

side of face/lower jawline area

this is a few days after a hair removal using topical cream

side/jawline area

enlarged to show skin texture

the inflamed bumps are very painful

the bumps with external hair aren't as bad

with makeup

I have managed to work at getting a good coverage. I'll admit, this is the reason why I prefer a cream foundation because there's no point in me wearing makeup unless it covers my hyperpigmentation.

If you struggle with this...

I'd like to know how you maintain your skin?  What products you use to help with the reduction of hair growth?  What products you use to brighten the skin?

Thanks for reading.

UPDATE: My Favorite Foundations

Here's why Cream Foundation is my favorite formula.

• It is buildable - Medium to Full coverage is very possible with cream foundation
• It screams, "Blend Me" - Take that foundation brush and blend it out! No need in having patchy skin
• Conceal - Spot cover where you need it
• Large pores - Don't worry, cream foundation minimizes the look of pores

I am loving all of these foundations right now (no particular order)

Black Opal Cream Stick

I love this product. I was totally amazed with the coverage and look of how it layed on my skin.  The texture and consistency is really nice and it gives a light dewy look. 

Cinema Secrets Ultimate Cream

The lovely DeShawn Hatcher is forever in my heart for sharing her love of this product with me.  This is one of the FIRST brands I learn to work with.  CS offers a range for every skin tone.  I love these palettes because for me, it made mixing fun!

Iman Liquid Radiance

There are so many amazing features about this product.  Skip the sponge and just use your fingers to apply, blend out with a brush.  The minerals just crystallize your skin.  I really like it because of texture.  It's a moose formula, thicker than your average liquid, but not a cream.  The coverage is amazing and you can apply it for a medium to full coverage.