It’s super duper hot here in Georgia, uncomfortably hot, sweltering. So of course as much as I’d love to wear a matte flawless face of makeup, it’s just not always the best look because, well, it melts off in the heat. This kind of weather calls for more of a “sheer – just enough – coverage – kinda face” to get by with in terms of skin. So I was excited to see what these two *Almay “Smart Shade” products I was sent to try out, could do for my sheer summer look. Here’s a peak in pictures….
{From L to R – Perfect & Correct Primer, Liquid Makeup in light/medium shade.}
{Bare skin before applying these 2 products.}
{The corrector comes out in lavender (to even and brighten skin) and green (to reduce redness).
{Actual application of primer. It’s very sheer and light.}
{After primer. Didn’t see a huge difference in skin tone change.}
{Application of liquid makeup goes on way lighter than expected…}
{…but changed to fit my skin tone pretty good once it warmed up and soaked in!}
{Finished face with blush and concealer applied!}
OVERALL, I’d give the primer a 6 out 10, and the tinted moisturizer type makeup, an 8 out 10. The primer honestly didn’t change my tone noticeably enough, but then again, I luckily don’t have too many issues in terms of redness and unevenness yet. I also expect my primers to matte out my skin and fill in fine lines, and this didn’t do either. I was pretty impressed with the liquid makeup though and its ability to change color so drastically- it was neat to watch:) I love that it has SPF included too, so I don’t have to worry with applying makeup and SPF separately. It is super lightweight and sheer, so if you don’t want the matte face look and feel like your skin is claustrophobic under a layer of heavy makeup, then this is a good product to try out!!
Have you tried the Almay Smart Shade line? What did you think of it?
*These products were sent to me for consideration and review by Almay. All thoughts and opinions are honest and my own. I was not paid for this review.*
