Ack!

Well something always has to throw a monkey wrench into my plans...as soon as I had finished up my pics yesterday, I got a phone call summoning me to work, and today my son's daycare was closed because of the snow, so he was running amok all day. Needless to say, between shoveling, running after the midget, and trying to catch a nap when my son did, I didn't have the time to upload all my pics...so those will be coming, maybe tomorrow if I can remember to bring my laptop to work with me.

In the meantime, let's talk about a new foundation that I bought; Maybelline Age Rewind Eraser. Ok, so maybe I don't quite need an age rewind foundation yet, but it never hurts to start early, right? Right. I was skeptical about this for a few reasons, most being the typical ones regarding drugstore foundations, but I'd heard from a couple of friends that they really like it, so I thought I'd give it a shot.

Right off the bat I can tell you that my "OMFG GERMS!" mindset kicked in, because I realized I was going to have to wash the sponge-like applicator that's attached to the top. I don't know if it's going to affect the product, so I think what I'll likely do is clean it as best as I can with a damp paper towel, spritz with some 90% alcohol that I keep in a travel spray bottle, and then let it air dry. Ok, so it's pretty high maintenance for a bottle of foundation, but when you figure that I'd usually use a brush to at least blend down my neck and such, I suppose it really is the same amount of work, so long as I don't need a brush for this too...

Which I'm happy to report, I don't. I've used the foundation twice so far, and the first time...well...ha, I was standing there clicking for what felt like FOREVER before the product started coming out. Hmm...reminds me of some lipglosses I know...Stila, I'm looking at you! Anyway, once the product started rising and getting into the little spongey doodad (yeah...I just said that), I realized I wasn't going to know exactly how much foundation I was getting...I didn't want it to just sort of splooge all over the place, but I didn't want to be forever clicking just to get decent coverage, either. It actually seemed like it didn't matter, because even though I could see where the foundation was going, I really couldn't see the foundation...does that make sense?

Ok, to try and explain, I usually use one of 3 foundations; MUFE HD Foundation (which I adore), MAC Longwear, or Revlon ColorStay. Because of the nature of my job, and the fact that I'm constantly running around and sweating, if I wear foundation to work, it's either the MAC or Revlon one...if I'm going to hang out with friends, it's usually MUFE, because I prefer the finish and overall look it gives me, but it doesn't stick around through heavy-duty sweating. Anyway, with all three of those foundations, I can always see the foundation on my skin. More so with Revlon and MAC, but even the MUFE looks like foundation sitting on my skin when I get right up close in the mirror. No, it's not a big deal, because NO ONE is going to be examining my face that closely, but *I* notice it, and that's the important stuff, right?

The Maybelline wasn't like that, though...at all. The formula seemed fairly thin, but gave me nice coverage, didn't settle into the scarring on my face (I'll be the first one to tell you my skin SUUUUUCKS), and upon close-up examination, didn't look like there was much on my face. Believe me, you could see the difference from far away, and it looked fantastic, but when I got close to the mirror to check it out, it seemed as though I only had on a tinted moisturizer! It required a tiny bit of blending out with my fingers at the hairline, but nothing major, and really, is something I have to do sometimes anyway, so no complaints there.

Also, I did something bad Monday night, and slept with my makeup on (I know, I know...), but much to my surprise, my skin was no worse for wear come Tuesday morning. Normally, if I'd accidentally done that with my other foundations, I'd wake up with at least one or two blemishes, and that awful bit of forehead bumpiness that tends to happen when I'm slacking in the skincare department.

All in all, I'm quite pleased with this stuff...I'm going to continue to use it, and who knows, maybe I'll see some vague improvement in my skin over the next few weeks, we shall see. So I'm going to say that if you're looking for a good, light-medium coverage drugstore foundation (I haven't really tried to build it up) that won't settle into fine lines or large pores, this one's definitely worth a try. :) Anyone else have experience with this one? Love it, hate it?

Can we try for another resurrection?

So I'm figuring that maybe...just maybe the third time is a charm.

I've attempted to keep this little blog of mine up to date twice before...and unfortunately haven't been able to be as diligent with it as I'd like...so here's my third and final try. I think it may work this time, though, because unlike the last two attempts, I've got days off during the week, and the munchkin is in daycare...yeah, yeah, I hear you sighing, see those eye rolls, and hear the "Uh huh, yeah, suuuuuure..." or "Yeah, excuses, excuses"...but I promise, baby, this time it'll be different!

Well...for those of you who might care to know, a quickie update, and a few intentions for the next couple posts; Munchkin is 2...he's talking up a storm, telling me no, and repeating almost everything I say...not to mention watching Dora and Diego to the point of insanity. I'm going nuts. Did you know that in the first season (and some of the second) of Dora, that obnoxious map said his name 15 times during his song? Ugh. Seriously? I can tell you're a map...and I'm proud of you that you're also aware of yourself...but 15 times? Isn't that a LITTLE on the excessive side? I think so. Anyhow...so the kid is a giant...and I have to tell you what a little sweetie he is...he's got great manners for a 2 year old; always says please and thank you, and if I tell him I have a boo-boo, he kisses it better for me. Awww! It's those moments that keep me from adhering him to the wall with Velcro. :)

As for me...nothing much of interest to report...I'm working now (although it's a seriously crappy job, for which I'm sickeningly over-qualified, and even more grossly over-qualified), which is only a good thing because of the very necessary medical benefits. I don't need them myself, cuz let's face it; I'm too lazy to update a blog, when I'm on my laptop ALL the damn time, do you really think I'm going to go to the doctor? Ha. That requires effort on my part, and initiation of a conversation with another person via the phone...no sir, I don't like it. The important thing here is that I have benefits for the little guy, which he needs, so I'll suffer the crappy job until I find something better. The sacrifices we make for our children, eh?

On to the things which might be of some interest; I've acquired (read: hunted down at several stores) some of the new Revlon scented polishes, and one of their matte suede polishes, so pics, reviews, and things of that nature will follow over the next two days. I've got one on now; Not So Blueberry, and I'm kinda loving the smell...it'll be interesting to see the wear on these things. So initial pics and opinions will be up between tomorrow and Wednesday, and probably sometime next Monday I'll update with the wear factor. I'm extra hard on my hands at work, so I'll try a couple of different things, as well as seeing how the polish wears for the two days that I'm not at work.

I've been trying to find some good drugstore gems lately, because I'm on a seriously tight budget (my job pays in pennies...I don't make enough for nickles and dimes. ;) ), so if there are any suggestions out there, I'm more than happy to hear about them.

One last thing, in my Revlon search today, I stumbled across a new set of Physician's Formula shimmer strips gel liners, the "Glam Collection"...they looked suuuuuper pretty...I need to investigate those further, come next paycheck. Anybody tried these out? I've used (and really like) the original ones, and the new ones look super pretty...plus I love the idea of 3 gel liners for about $9. I also saw this ridiculous "Happy Booster" powder/blush/bronzer...they're seriously trying to tell you that wearing the products will make you happier, thanks to some botanicals or something in them that are proven to improve mood. WTF? Seriously? Sounds pretty gimmicky to me.

Wait, I'm a liar! I have something else, which I completely forgot about until now! ...I only remembered because I'm annoyed by the Happy Booster crap...but anyway...on to the angry stuff. L'Oreal Studio Secrets Professional...The One Sweep. I picked this thing up because I thought they couldn't be serious...but they were. It's a bean-shaped shadow...or rather, SET of shadows (3 strips of color in the same pan...), and a HUGE sponge-tipped applicator. They expect you to take that abomination, swipe it through the shadows, and then sweep it across your lids...then leave the house looking like that. No. I'm not joking. There's a little part of me that wants to buy one of these things, just for the sole purpose of showing you how absolutely RIDICULOUS it is. Maybe after I get paid, I'll sacrifice the $8 in the name of having a good laugh. ...if anyone beats me to it, please let me know. :D

Have a good night, dears...