A Face Full of Stick Products

Stick products have been taking the world by storm.  I’ve owned all of these for a while, but I’m only just now sitting down to write the review.  I guess I’ve been a bit lazy this year when it comes to blogging. This review has been on my list of things to do for most of the year.

Stick Makeup from Left to Right:  L'Oreal Galaxy Stick, Maybelline 24 Hour,
Maybelline Master Blur, Jordana Triple Play, Jordana Sculpt N Glow, and Maybelline Fit Me

Primer:  Maybelline Master Blur ($7.99)

Foundation:  Maybelline Fit Me ($8.99) and Maybelline 24 Hour Foundation Stick ($11.99)

Blush:  Jordana Triple Play in Petal Pink ($4.99)

Highlighter:  L’oreal Infallible Galaxy Stick in Astro Blue ($9.99)

Contour:  Jordana Sculpt N Go in Light ($4.99)

Maybelline Master Blur

The Maybelline Master Blur is what I’ve been using as a primer lately.  I’ve got to say I really don’t like it that much. It is a nice product and I feel like it does diminish my pores, but when compared to the Maybelline Baby Skin I really don’t like it as much.  The product has a hardness to it that makes it a little difficult at times. The product also leaves a white cast on the skin. I’m extremely pale so I don’t think the whiteness is as noticeable on my skin and once I put on foundation it can’t be seen at all.  I still think this white cast might be a problem for some.

Maybelline Superstar 24 Hour Stick Foundation (Top) and
Maybelline Fit Me Stick Foundation (Bottom)

I have two foundation choices which are both from Maybelline.  I personally like the 24 Foundation Stick better. I bought the lightest color of the Fit Me and I still feel like it’s a little too dark for my skin.  I think the 24 Hour Foundation Stick has better coverage and lasts longer. I also think the 24 Hour Foundation looks better on the skin. The only drawback I see is that for $11.99 you get less product than the Fit Me foundation.  The Fit Me foundation has 9 grams of product while the 24 Hour has 7 grams. The 24 Foundation Stick comes with an attached sponge that I did try. It is terrible. I would much rather use my regular Ulta blending sponge. The attached sponge is way too small.  It is also incredibly rough and porous and I don’t see who it could be useful to anyone.

Maybelline Superstar 24 Hour Stick Foundation (Top) and
Maybelline Fit Me Stick Foundation (Bottom)

The Jordana Triple Play comes in six colors.  I bought the light pink, but there is also a much brighter pink, a darker plum, and a few shades that lean more nude.  This product is specifically advertised as a blush, but you’re also supposed to be able to use it on the eyes and lips.  This year was supposed to be big in monochromatic makeup, but I haven’t seen that catching on. I also don’t think it should.  I really like using this on the cheeks and lips. Honestly, I haven’t really tried it on the eyes. I’m not that interested in using this pink color as a lid shade.  It makes a nice lip color. It seems different on the cheeks than if you use it elsewhere. Once blended out on the cheeks, I think the color comes off as more of a true pink.  Blending it out on the cheeks might be difficult for someone without a lot of makeup skills.

L'Oreal Infallible Galaxy Stick in Astro Blue,
Jordana Triple Play in Petal Pink, and
Jordana Sculpt N Go Contouring Stick in Light

The L’oreal Infallible Stick in Astro Blue is a beautiful highlighter.  The highlight is a duochrome purple/blue. It definitely leans more blue.  It is very intense and eye catching. It is one of the most intense highlights that I’ve ever used.  It is very beautiful, though the color isn’t for everyone. The highlight can be applied directly on the skin, but I prefer to put it on my fingers and then dab it on the skin.  There are a couple more shades in the Galaxy Stick collection. Jordana also has some Jordana Strobing Sticks in more natural colors.

L'Oreal Infallible Galaxy Stick in Astro Blue (Top),
Jordana Triple Play in Petal Pink (Middle), and
Jordana Sculpt N Go Contouring Stick in Light (Bottom)

The Jordana contour is really nice.  I don’t recommend it to people who are new to contouring.  This product requires a lot of blending, much like the Jordana blush.  I wish that the Light shade was slightly lighter, but it does look nice once blended out.  I had a hard time with it when I first started, but now I really like it. This is one of my favorite contours and I use it almost every time I wear makeup.  I really like using it on my nose, but the product is so big that it’s hard to get exact detail with it.