Hard Candy Face Primer

A Primer Set worth Having

It is no secret, when you go into a store and head straight to the makeup section, if feels like you have walked into a HUGE candy store! It makes a woman's heart feel like a little girl again, playing with makeup like when she was a child (or an adult!).  Have you ever just stood in front of a makeup section and dream about having one of everything?  Okay, maybe I should have called this post, Confession of a Makeup Junkie!  

Hard Candy is a pretty interesting makeup company. One thing is for sure, they know how to package their products in a way that is eye catching. I wrote a review called Loving Hard Candy about a deliciously beautiful lip mousse!! What impressed me about the lipstick besides feeling fantastic on your lips is the packaging. It came in a cute little flower tin with a mirror on the inside.  Well, worth the few bucks ($8.00 I think) it cost!!

So I was checking out their primer and needed to find a makeup setting spray because I returned I was using.  So Hard Candy had several different primers, a lot of primers with correction colors, sheer primers, long lasting primers (which is what I got).  The primer is a nude color but goes on clear and it is very thick.  I may use the amount of about the size of a dime for my whole face. It goes onto your face beautifully.  It does not feel heavy or thick, but instead light and airy. I love how my makeup goes on after applying the primer!! Like most primers, your makeup goes on smoother, and it last all day.   This primer is the Sheer Envy 12 hour power and gives you a flawless application. It cost $6.00 at Walmart!! On a scale 1-10 an easy '10'.

The Fast and Fabulous Setting spray, I am still working on.  I love how it keeps my makeup in place, the mist is just not as fine I like it. Besides the spray not being as a fine mist as I like, the lasting power of it is fantastic! According to the bottle, it claims that regardless of weather conditions, this spray will keep your makeup in place, and your makeup will not melt, crease, or fade!!  Here is what I know so far, I live in Georgia.. Georgia goes from a very short winter to a very long summer.. we are already in the 80's here and it is late April. Knock on wood, my makeup has been holding up really good in the heat.  The setting spray cost $8.00 at Walmart.. on a scale 1-10 I have to an 8, only because I like a finer mist!!

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Loving Hard Candy

This is going to go against everything I have said about my lipsticks.. You know I am a lip-stain kinda of girl... but I think I found something that I love. So here is the scoop.....

I was going through Twitter (I believe) and was watching this lady do a review on this product (different colors but same product).  I tried to find this lip color but couldn't. So today I thought I would try my local Walmart again and sure enough, they had this item. They do not have a lot of colors to choose from but here is my thoughts on Hard Candy's Velvet Mousse.

First and foremost, I freaking LOVE the packaging!! That within itself sold me.  The lip product comes in this adorable little tin and it has a mirror on the lid.  The tin is artistic, will protect the product, and it can easily fit inside your purse with no problem.

When you open the tin, there is a plastic covering over the lipstick which prevents anyone from tampering with it. Another big thing with me!! When I purchase anything at the store in the makeup department, I reach for the very back item, chances of it being tampered with is a lot less than the item in the front.  So on a scale 1-10 for the packaging.. I would easily give this product packaging a 10!!

When you open the tube of lipstick, it has a sponge applicator, which I personally love.   To me, it makes for an easier application, especially around the cupids bow.  I love the feeling of the lipstick, it is soft, smooth and matte which I absolutely love. The pigment is great, it only takes one coat to get a very good layer of color on your lips.  Once you blot your lips, I swear it looks like your lips are velvet.  I got the color 'Sweet Pea'.  It is a beautiful light pink color that is perfect for spring and/or summer. A very girlie-girl color.

I am going to have to admit, wearing this lipstick is a lot different than wearing a lip-stain. It does not dry out your lips, it leaves them soft, and feeling fantastic. HOWEVER, I hate having to reapply lipstick... that is why I wear a lip-stain. BUT, if you were going to wear a lipstick just to run a few errands and it did not matter if it wore off in a couple of hours or not, this lipstick would be perfect for that.  

It would NOT pass the kissing test!!! If you kiss someone when wearing this lipstick, your partner will have whatever color lips of the shade you are wearing. Here is the bottom line, I really like this lipstick. I am amazed how it makes my lips feel. Yes, I would purchase it again and plan too in a different color. I cannot give it a 10 though.. Sorry Hard Candy, I just wish it stayed on longer than it does.  So on a scale 1-10,  I would give the lipstick itself a  solid "9" 

I would love to hear your thoughts... please share!!

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