Murad's Oil Control Mattifier

It finally feels like spring here and I am in heaven. Allergies are in check and I recently started enjoying the city again. During the winter I tend to like staying at home huddled under a blanket but this warm weather brings me out of my hibernation and into the wild. Recently went to Smorgasbord and unfortunately,and didn't get any pictures. I was to busy eating myself into a food induced coma. I also have vacation plans for this year and have to get into shape. Started this shake for two weeks but have been sabotaging myself with lots of junk food. Have you seen the ranch flavored Cheese Doodles? Not good but addictive as hell.

It's also been quite a long time since my last post and although I've promised a sponge review, I haven't used it yet. My most sincerest apologies. I have this for you instead. Murad's Oil Control Mattifier is something I received as a sample and have just started using it. 

This product is lightweight, goes on invisible and feels great under my makeup. Although I haven't broken out, I can see it irritating certain skin types. No real scent to this and I've used this a handful of times. Today was 70-80 degree weather and I usually sweat and grease up like a pig. 

 This is my forehead after a wash and lightweight lotion.

After application.

and after powder that has no oil control properties of its own.

This is my forehead approximately 7hrs later with no touching or blotting. It was good at keeping oil at bay because without it, it would be much worse. I'll place a picture with nothing applied at the end of a long day as well. It makes my makeup go on smooth and leaves no white cast tinge, despite the low SPF. Tried this with both liquid and powder foundation   I really do like this product and it's not a bad deal for $40 considering the small amount and selective places you might need to apply. I am afraid that this will break me out so I've used this on my T-zone only and I haven't seen any adverse effects yet. So far so good and I'll make sure to update once I've used this more often.

I've started a potentially dangerous hobby. Due to the ill fitting and frustratingly low hemlines when shopping for clothes, I've ventured into making my own clothing. Haven't made anything but have borrowed a lot of books on that subject. What makes this hard is the lack of a sewing machine. I have to hand sew everything and to tell you the truth, I can't sew for shit. I'l put up some of my progress for show and tell but have little to no expectations. Living in NYC makes fabric shopping a bit easier, so crossing my fingers for the best.