Great Alternative to MAC's Superb!!!!! And ONLY $3!!!!

Did you miss out on Mac's limited edition Extra Dimension Skinfinish in Superb? Or do you use it sparingly because it might very well be over a year before this limited edition product is released again?! (I'm still waiting for the Extra Dimension Skinfinish in Whisper of Guilt to come back...why do you do this to us Mac?! Why?!) OR are you just in the market for a rose gold highlight?!? Well today I bring to you a great ALTERNATIVE to the MUCH loved Superb! I'm careful NOT to call it a dupe as I know that most beauty lovers only consider an identical match to be a dupe BUT what I bring to you today offers the same effect at a 10th of the price, therefore in my eyes,  it makes it a great alternative!

Mac Extra Dimension Skinfinish in Superb

The alternative I bring to you is is.......

E.L.F Baked Highlighter in Blush Gems

This is the Eyes Lips Face baked highlighter in Blush Gems and the best part is that it's only $3!!!!

Left: Mac Extra Dimension Skinfinish in Superb
Right: E.L.F Baked Highlighter in Blush Gems

Side by side both of these products look pretty darn similar right? But now its time for the true test SWATCHES!!!! I took a number of pictures because depending on the sunlight I was getting, the products looked identical at times and at others you could see the difference between them.

Left: Superb
Right: Blush Gems

The ONE main difference between these two products is that the base color of Superb is one shade darker than Blush Gems. Superb has a bit of a darker rose gold/ copper color than does the E.L.F Blush Gems. However, the micro shimmers in both products are identical to each other, so although not quite a dupe, a definite great alternative! Both products have a metallic finish and offer the same effect on the cheek bones!

Left: Superb
Right: Blush Gems

In the picture above the two swatches look a lot more alike!

Superb/Blush Gems

This picture was still taken outside but not in direct sunlight and I  blended in the two swatches to meet in the middle so you could see how similar they are.

This next picture is probably my favorite because I can hardly tell the difference between both of  the swatches.

Super/ Blush Gems

Depending on the light and the way the sun hit the swatches you could hardly tell the difference!When Superb was available it retailed for $30 and although I do believe it was worth every penny, since it is currently is unavailable, I definitely recommend you pick up the E.LF. Baked Highlighter for $3! The only other difference is that Superb does have a smoother texture which is to be expected, however, I did find that once on your cheekbones the texture of the products looked the same!

Who can wear this highlight?

Trust me when I say that a wide variety of shin tones can wear this highlight so don't hesitate to give it a try!

It's the first day of June and if you haven't been incorporating sunscreen into your daily skincare routine NOW IS THE TIME!!!

What better day to talk about sunscreen than the first day of June, which in my mind is the official start of Summer! For the past two weeks I've been testing out the new L'Oreal Paris Advance Suncare Silky Sheer Face Lotion Broad Spectrum, SPF 30  and the L'Oreal Paris Advanced Suncare Quick Dry Sheer Finish Spray Sunscreen, SPF 50+.

First let me start by saying that I'm a huge advocate of wearing sunscreen EVERY day. Since I live in Southern California I have no excuse to not use it year round. I'm also the type of person who doesn't tan, I skip the tanning step and go straight to a bright red sunburn so I can't afford to not wear SPF on a daily basis. Its safe to say I've tried several brands of sunscreen throughout the years and I'm 100% in love with both of these products which is a pretty big deal to me since I had yet to find a facial sunscreen that I really loved. I can officially stop searching because I've fallen in love!

$7.97 at Walmart

I typically have two concerns when it comes to sunscreen for the face:
 1) is it going to burn my eyes
AND
 2) is it going to make my already oily skin even more oily.
 I'm happy to say that this ultra thin, easy to blend sunscreen did NOT burn my eyes! I was so surprised because in the past I've tried sunscreens that were meant for the face and if it got anywhere near my eyes it would burn. It never really made sense to me because the eye area needs the most protection since the skin around our eyes is thinner therefore making it more delicate than the rest of the face. I will say I haven't placed any on my actual eyelid,  but I have placed the lotion right under and around my eyes and so far there hasn't been a burning sensation! SCORE!!! I also fell in love with the fact that this lotion did not make my skin any more oily than it already is. Actually, when I apply it, it left  my face feeling matte and completely absorbed into the skin within seconds. I even apply a generous amount because I'm always paranoid that I don't have enough on. I also found that it didn't leave a weird white cast on my face like many sunscreens do. I have been wearing it under my makeup daily and haven't found that it does anything weird or unpleasant to the makeup.

$7.97 and Walmart

I also really enjoyed the spray version for the body. It doesn't  have an overly sunscreen scent which I really enjoyed and it lives up to its quick dry claim. One of the reasons I love sunscreen sprays is because it makes it so easy to apply, you no longer need to ask someone to help you with your back or any hard to reach area. It's alcohol free so it doesn't burn when you apply it and once it drys, you don't even feel it on.

I was officially sold on these two products after I went to the Dodger game this past Sat. It was a day game at 4:15pm and the beautiful Los Angeles Sun was out in full effect and I did not burn! There was no visible sign on my face, chest, or arms of a sunburn. Typically whenever I'm out in the direct sun for more than an hour even with sunscreen on, my poor skin sees the effects of the sun.

The final verdict:
Will I be repurchasing these products?
I most defiantly will!
Do I recommend them to you?
Yes! On your next trip to Walmart, Target, or any drugstore make sure you pick these up! If you typically hate the feeling of sunscreen on your face like a lot of people do, I highly recommend you try this one! You'll hardly feel it on and your skin and your skin will thank you later!
Hope everyone is excited for Summer and don't forget the ONLY way to prevent wrinkles is by wearing sunscreen!!!!!!! Protect yourselves ladies and gentlemen!