Side by Side with YBF Beauty’s primer and powder

In the beginning of December Beauty Info Zone was happy to introduce you to a gorgeous red lipstick by YBF Beauty. YBF Beauty, Your Best Friend, is the brainchild of Stacey Schieffelin the former creator of Models Prefer.

YBF Beauty has sent Beauty Info Zone their two top selling products for another Side by Side review. These two constantly sell out but they are currently back at HSN.com so we wanted you to find out what we’ve learned by using them.

Marcia’s Side:

I chose the Perfect Prep Primer  as my preference to review. I have several primers in my rotation and am happy to welcome YBF to the group. This primer is one that makes my skin look so smooth and lineless. It’s amazing. Sometimes when I’m at home I still want to have a finished look in case someone drops in, I’ll put on the Perfect Prep Primer and a little concealer and I’m set to go. It fills in those fine lines so I don’t look haggard! I also like to wear it under foundation and find that my foundation just glides on.

YBF Beauty Perfect Primer

Perfect Prep Primer has the most interesting packaging. If you can tell from my picture, the top is a sponge and the primer squeezes out through a hole in the sponge. You can use the sponge to apply it to your face (or you can use your fingers). When you recap it, there’s a tiny tip that fits into the hole in the sponge so that it doesn’t become clogged. I was impressed with that especially after using other products that become hardened with a sponge top.

applicator for Perfect Primer

instructions and ingredients

The primer contains vitamins (A,C, E) and antioxidants plus it’s paraben free. It is a silicone based product though which I know is a little tricky for some people. I’ve had no problems at all with it. I have one warning with this – don’t twist the lid off, just pull it off. I probably looked like a clown show when I was twisting and turning! Allow the primer to set a little bit before you apply your foundation of choice and you are set to go. The 1.35 tube of Perfect Prep Primer sells for $27.50 on HSN.com.

Lisa’s Side:

I got to try the ybf neutralizing pressed powder, and I absolutely love it.  Mine has a red case, it feels very substantial and solid.  This particular version is found from time to time, right now it isn’t for sale anywhere but there are other styles you can get instead.  Online, they offer the same amazing powder but in a different compact, called the regal and royal crown compact ($24.95).  Here’s what that one looks like:

Here is the case for the one I have:

 It’s really a beautiful, classy compact.  Inside is a great mirror and a black applicator sponge.

The compact is gorgeous, and the powder is pretty awesome.  It’s yellow, but it applies translucent.  The yellow in it covers any red in your skin, though, so it gives a natural but almost flawless appearance to your skin.  The powder is extremely finely milled, and  a little goes a long way.  I don’t ever use the applicator included, I actually like pressed powder better when it’s applied with a small kabuki brush.  That sort of application gives a super smooth appearance.

The powder is nice and light, and doesn’t get cakey even after several nose blottings.  It certainly helps to control oil and shiny spots, and it doesn’t give your skin that overly dry powdery look.  If you have pretty good skin to begin with, you can use this as a foundation by itself.  For me, it’s a fantastic setting powder, and is also terrific for setting concealer under the eyes.  This is such a cool line with terrific packaging and wonderful products.  If you are going to try it out, be sure to put the neutralizing pressed powder on your list.  – Lisa

*products reviewed were pr samples