Foundation routine and a brave girl

I know I haven't posted in FOREVER, I have not forgotten about posting but life/work has been in the way. I am going to try and revive the blog 2012. I did want to share this video though of Cassandra Bankston, a teenager that has some really great YouTube makeup tutorials. She does an amazing job in this foundation tutorial. She uses a TON of products, but it's a bit out of necessity. At the end though, she does not look like she is wearing that many products.

She is precious, and well spoken, and brave. I totally commend anyone who can just put themselves out there, especially with something they are very self-conscious about. I may try some of the products she mentioned, they sound good! (I also realized I need to quit freaking out about my very infrequent, very minor breakouts...they can easily be covered)

Revlon Photo Ready...the follow-up post

So. Went out yesterday to Walgreens to pick myself up some drug store foundation, which I haven't done in years. I admit, I did miss the ability to test the color before buying. However, I am pretty good at eye-balling what is the right color at this point (10 years of wearing foundation will do that). Anywho, got to Walgreens and their entire Revlon section was gone. GONE. The rest of their makeup section was pretty tragic as well...so alas I didn't get the 2 for 1 deal my friend LG did.

So, went across the street to Rite-Aid and thought I was going to be disappointed AGAIN until I found the foundation in a separate set-up in the front of the store.

So far, I'm very impressed! It has very even coverage. It's light and not greasy AND matches my skin (I chose Nude...which is the third up from the lightest). Picture attached...it's really not the best quality, but I just wanted to show that my face was not really shiny, as some people complained about.

Another thing. I've had it on for a few hours now, and other than my forehead it STILL looks good. Not bad at all for $14 foundation! By comparison, my Laura Mercier is $40 a pop. I plan to still use it for major functions (weddings, etc) because it seriously just lasts and lasts...but for everyday use I'm going to continue with the Revlon! For comparison, the picture below is me following a complimentary makeup session at Laura Mercier. Had on LOTS more makeup, and the makeup artist there also added some highlighter, so that's why my cheeks look slightly "brighter"..and it was taken with a normal camera, not my phone. :) But really, foundation really isn't much different, don't ya think??
End of day update: Still going pretty strong, and my face does not feel greasy. It has stayed on better than my tinted moisturizer, which is nice. Forehead shiny, but my forehead gets shiny 0.01 seconds after putting on makeup in the morning anyway!!

New Foundation...TBD

So. I'm pretty dang loyal to my Laura Mercier foundation. That, and I haven't bought drug store brand foundation in years...but with the blogs going on and on about the wonderfulness of this I believe I will have to try it out.

These are a few blogs discussing results. The biggest drawback I have heard so far is that it has too much shimmer. I will let you know what I find out.
Beauty Blogging Junkie
Blogdorf Goodman
Makeup Alley
Makeup Geek

Anyway, just thought I would post about it since I had seen so much recent chatter on it...And before I commit...is there any brand you would like for me to try and post a review on?