First Impression Friday – jane iredale best-selling makeup products

Thank you so much to @janeiredale for sending me some of your best-selling products to review!

🔘 Smooth Affair Mattifying Face Primer ($50 for 1.7 ounces – https://rstyle.me/+SubSVaUGR-1FCr0cD4TRMg)
⚫️ A weightless face primer designed to mattify skin, help balance oil production & blur the appearance of pores and fine lines for smooth makeup application & a naturally matte finish
🔘 PurePressed Base Mineral Foundation Refill ($46 for .35 ounces – https://rstyle.me/+xHHKX2YrZphZAX7jzfRxwA)
⚫️ A one-step foundation, concealer & sunscreen that blurs lines & nourishes skin w/ weightless, medium-to-full coverage & a second-skin finish
🔘 Refillable Compact ($20 – https://rstyle.me/+7SbIn_6vDNcORYJ2Hi5ElQ)
🔘 The Handi Brush ($45 – https://bit.ly/3pdVtw3)
🔘 Balance Hydration Spray ($32 for 3.04 ounces – https://rstyle.me/+h5oSD8bnIRR_gEkQ_7KFdA)
⚫️ A calming facial spritz designed to set makeup & help balance skin’s oil production & pH

My verdict?
The primer does a nice job of smoothing out my skin & prepping it for foundation application. It takes only a little bit to cover all the areas that I want to stay mattified throughout the day. While it didn’t keep me completely matte all day, it did reduce the amount of shine I experienced. The foundation is what pleasantly surprised me. Not only do I love the concept of the Refillable Compact because it reduces waste, the Mineral Foundation is actually a really fantastic product. It has a medium, buildable coverage, makes my skin look airbrushed (see the side-by-side comparison in photo three (3)), contains SPF 20, & lasts all day! Plus, the shade Suntan works really well on my self-tanned skin. As for application, I have tried a few methods, but I just keep going back to using The Handi Brush as it has proven to give me the best results. Finally, the Balance Hydration Spray. I love it! It smells nice, has a fantastic sprayer, & sets my makeup beautifully. I didn’t find that it helped keep me matte, though, so this will likely be a spray I will reach for in the colder, less greasy months.

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