Review: Murad Oil-Control Mattifier

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I received a free sample of the Murad Oil-Contril Mattifier at Sephora a short while ago. And I must say, I LOVE IT! 

Never before have I used a product that moisturized, protected my sensitive skin from the sun, and kept me matte at the same time. In fact, the matte thing seems to be the most difficult to accomplish, until I tried this...

I recommend it to anyone who has ever suffered from oily/combination skin, and struggle to keep their makeup in place throughout the day.

I fully intend to purchase the full size version of this product in the near future, as my trial size is almost empty. This stuff is the miracle cure for all my daily dermal ailments- it moisturizes without clogging, keeps me matte, and helps the makeup go on smoothly.I've never had a better daily lotion/creme.

Have you tried it yet? What do you think?

Murad Face Oil/Blemish Control

Frugal Life - A Bargain And A Free Sample

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Today I went shopping for more MicroSmooth face powder at Sephora (I ran out the other day, and my makeup just hasn't been the same!), and traded in some of my points to try the Murad Oil-Control Mattifier. 

I'm excited to try this moisturizer. I have oily problem skin and it's so hard to find the right products to keep me matte and natural looking. I've heard good things about this stuff, and you can expect me to test and review it here soon. 

At Sephora, I Bought: 

Sephora MicroSmooth powder = $22

Murad Oil-Control Mattifier = free sample 

Total After Tax: 

$23.76

I know, I know, a lot of you frugal people are probably cussing me out because I bought a $22 face powder. But I think it's good to splurge on the items you can't live without. I have yet to find a better powder for my skin type, so I deem it necessary. Plus, I'm getting a free sample, too. 

Then I did a little shopping at Burlington, in which I hovered in the shoe department for about 20 minutes looking for boots, which I did not find a pair I liked that fit. Then I browsed the clothing racks a little and found an outfit to try on. 

I don't like the sweater, but the skinny jeans are GREAT!

Cute, but I wasn't digging the sweater. It looked good on me and was very soft, but I didn't like the way it squeezed my hips and biceps. I don't like feeling restrained in areas that are supposed to move. 

But the pants were great, and I love the hazelnut color and fancy button and grommets. 

Crotch shot! LOL Seriously though, I love the button.

At Burlington, I Bought: 

Blue Spice skinny jeans = $10.98 (reg price $30) 

Total After Tax: 

$11.42 

All that for less than $40. I feel accomplished, and a little proud of myself.