How awesome is it to have a guest blogger! Introducing tarlottechilbury, who loves makeup as much as me…maybe even a little more. You’ll love her post as much as I do, happy reading!
You probably don’t know this about me, but I have a bit of a problem. I am obsessed with foundation. OBSESSED. As a woman with maturing skin, I am always on the hunt for the most achievable flawless coverage. Now, I want to make clear that aging is natural and we should embrace our skin. Texture is very much real, and everyone very much has it. The only way to get that perfect airbrushed look you see on social media is a filter, baby. Don’t stress if you see a bit of texture. Anyway, I wanted to share some of the foundations that I have in my current rotation.
First up is the always reliable, perfect in a pinch, drugstore holy grail – Maybelline Fit Me Foundation. I have both Dewy & Smooth and Matte & Poreless. They both have always worked great for me, depending what I have going on that day or what finish I am feeling that day will depend on which one I use. These are particularly great if you’re traveling & need to grab some foundation on the go. Any drugstore or Target across the United States and Canada will have this. Done! AND, the price is ridiculous for how well this foundation performs. Medium to full coverage but is totally buildable if you have areas that need more attention. This will not leave you looking artificial, or cakey. Minimal touchup is required throughout the day, although I have a more oily T-Zone so I will always have to use blotting papers on those areas at least once throughout the day regardless of what product I am using. ‘sigh’ That’s just my unfortunate cross to bear. Everyone’s skin is different so what may work for me isn’t always going to work for someone else. I will always recommend this product to someone who isn’t very experienced with make-up & is just starting their make-up journey because it’s reliable & costs $6-$7!
I have been crushing on this guy for a minute. Oh E.l.f. Cosmetics… How you’ve completely stolen my black little heart. This E.l.f. Camo CC Cream is simply amazing. If you’re a fan of the It Cosmetics CC Cream, but hyperventilate
at the prospect of spending $40 on 2.5oz of product that you will inevitably use daily and have to replace frequently, the E.l.f Camo CC Cream is your guy! You guys, when I say this gal is full coverage, I mean FULL coverage! A little goes a long way, so you will only need one, maybe two pumps for the entire face and neck. Such an amazing finish and I love the way my face looks at the end of the day. This is your new BFF at $14 vs. $40 and in my opinion out performs the It Cosmetics CC Cream.
This guy has gotten some online hate from the makeup community, and that’s ok! What works for one person is not always going to work for someone else because we all don’t have the same skin type. I have two shades of this because they were both purchased during quarantine. One shade is slightly darker than the other, but both shades
work really well with my skin tone. I have medium olive skin with neutral undertones so I can, fortunately, get away with some things. Anyway, this is the Milani Screen Queen Foundation and quite honestly, we are not mad at her. She is medium coverage, but absolutely buildable and in my opinion feels like second skin, because I honestly don’t even feel like I am wearing any foundation. I think it applies beautifully & wears surprisingly well for all the negative things I have read and watched by reviewers. I notice though that most of the negative reviews I have seen are from really young people, like in the early 20 range, so this might be more a product for mature skin. I will say, if you have a lot of spots that need covered you are definitely going to have to use a good
This is another super affordable, and suitable foundation. We already know I love me some E.l.f Cosmetics, and this 
E.l.f Flawless Finish Foundation is pretty legit. It’s not my favorite foundation, but it’s certainly not my least and for $6, no one is complaining. This far outperforms what you would expect from a $6 foundation. It’s a satin finish, so if you’re more of a matte person, this is probably not going to be your jam, but it’s $6 so why not try it, you never know, you may want to explore a more dewy, glowy vibe.
These are some random guys I found on Amazon. They came together, were only $10 for both, and actually had some pretty convincing reviews. I had to know! These are by a brand called Phoera and this is their Soft Matte Long
wear Liquid Foundation. This claims to be “Naturally Flawless, oil-controlling, and lightweight feel” and I can attest that these are not lies. This is full coverage but super lightweight for full coverage. The pump can be hit or miss, but whatever, the important thing is product performance & this performs and wears really well! I definitely notice more oil control in my problem areas so there is virtually no serious touch ups required throughout the day. I give these guys a B+ and would recommend it if you’re looking for a good matte but not chalky matte moment.
Ok… So, I need to just say that out of all of the foundations I have just mentioned these two I’m about to talk about 
are probably my most favorite right now. I stumbled upon the Catrice Cosmetics True Skin Hydrating Foundation online one day, cruisin’ for make-up – as I do. This guy had great reviews so I threw caution (and $11) to the wind and bought this baby where we were to fall into a deep love affair. This foundation is A M A Z I N G. I find myself reaching for it the most, it is so hydrating and it literally feels and looks like skin; as though you’re not wearing anything. It wears… “chefs kiss”. It’s medium to full coverage, builds beautifully if you have some troubled areas, but the wear is phenomenal for mature skin. We just love her!
Because I loved the Catrice Cosmetics True Skin Foundation so much, I wanted to see what kind of heat some of their other foundations brought to the party. Hello, Catrice Cosmetics HD Liquid Coverage Foundation! This baby
claims to last 24 hours, mattifying coverage, and is supposed to have that second skin effect. This is more of a serum, but I don’t use a serum brush to apply this. I’m old school AF and will always be a damp beauty blender girl. That just always gives me the most beautiful finish, so damp BB will always be my ride or die application method. Anyway, this foundation is super lightweight, has buildable coverage, it’s matte, but not over drying in my less oil prone areas. It wears beautifully, I love the way I look at the end of the day. I absolutely love this foundation.
The day I met botox was the start of a very consistent, yet expensive friendship. The first time I did botox was in my mid 30’s, I had found the name of someone who did botox from God knows where and set out to see what all the hype was about. I knew I didn’t need it, but I heard that it was preventative and that was what motivated me because the thought of looking 60 while I was in my 40’s was never what I had envisioned looking into the future. Truth be told, I have no recollection of the first time, I just remember that I loved how I looked and I was hooked since that very first time. In case you’re living on a deserted island and have no idea what botox is or what it does, I’ll be walking you through the process of the phenomenon which makes the average person look at least 5 years younger.
even lift the eyebrows a smidgen. It can even be injected into the lip giving it a slight “bee sting” pout, the possibilities are endless. Not only can cosmetic neurotoxins smooth fine lines, but it can also prevent new ones from forming due to the fact that face muscles aren’t able to move hundreds of times each day which is what causes the lines in the first place. A miracle age eraser? I would have to answer yes, and if you’re on the fence, hopefully I can push you over to the dark side!
problem areas were. “I want to look frozen” is normally my standard response. I explained that I wanted my whole forehead treated, which includes the lines in between my eyes, as well as my crows feet and an eyebrow lift. After he studied my face for a bit, he marked it up and got started. My face was prepped with an alcohol swab to remove the dirt and makeup, then the poetic justice of pain before pleasure began. I had a total of 19 injections, roughly 2-4 units each injection, my total units are usually around 38-45 units for what I like myself to look like. 
Although this is in my top five of aging treatments, there are some downfalls. My biggest complaint is that it only lasts 3 months. I’m not sure what the issue is, I’m sure it’s got something to do with science and since I’m not a science person, I’ll just complain about it and get everyone riled up! My rational brain tells me that if they can send a man to the moon, they should be able to invent botox that lasts longer than three months. My logical brain tells me that it probably has something to do with some stubborn molecule that can’t get it’s shit together, but either way it’s expensive and one day I’d like to retire so the only option here is have a botox fund or look old.
A few things to note: if you have a function coming up or reason to need it, make sure you make your appointment 2 weeks prior to the event to allow for it to kick in. Also, even though I’ve heard different things from different doctors over the years regarding exercising after having botox, I am going to go with don’t exercise for 24 hours after. Lastly, if you find a good injector, don’t keep bouncing around from place to place when you find a cheaper price. Not all injectors are created equally and it’s helpful to build a rapport with your injector so they can be honest if you need a little more or less in one area.
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