I was recently selected by
Bzzagent to try the new
Covergirl & Olay Foundation and Powder.
First, let me tell you that I'm a Clinique and MAC kind of girl. I have been for as long as I can remember. I just love their make-up.
That being said, I was interested in trying the new Covergirl & Olay Foundation and Pressed Powder to see what kind of coverage it had, since I had not purchased Covergirl make up in quite some time.
When my
Bzzagent kit came in, I was excited to open it up and was very pleased with what I found. The packaging is very updated and fun!
I waited until the weekend to try the make up out, to be sure I had enough time to sit and "play" with it. (Just in case I managed to put it on and look funny)
I was a little disappointed to see that the foundation did not come with some sort of sponge. I managed to find a new one in my make-up bag and went to work.
The directions say to use one whole pump of the bottle and spread evenly.
I was slightly concerned, since it seemed like quite a bit of foundation on the little sponge. I dotted it around my face and spread it as evenly as I could. I instantly noticed how smooth it went on, and how wonderful it made my face feel. It did not feel "cakey" or thick, which is what I almost expected being that there was so much of it. It evenly spread and instantly made my skin tone smoother looking.
Next, to try the pressed powder. I opened it up and smoothed the powder on to my face. This one came with a sponge, but I was not pleased with the quality of the sponge. To have such fun and updated packaging, the sponge looked thin and cheap. Regardless of the sponge though, the powder smoothed on almost effortlessly. Combined with the foundation, it gave my face a smooth soft look AND feel. I was able to wear it all day long without noticing any wear.
I've been using the products for over a month now and really do give it a thumbs up. The only suggestion I would make is to buy your own sponges. It makes putting the powder on much much easier.