Drugstore Gem: Almay smartshade makeup!

I haven't ventured into the world of drugstore makeup in a while, but since I am a super kind of po' right now I haven't been able to indulge in tanning (yes, I know it's bad for my skin, yes I know that it might kill me, and yes, I know that vanity is a sin). Therefore my could-be beautiful tan Asian-American skin is yellow, sallow yellow, gross yellow, blah yellow. With this lack of color means that I have to get different foundation and going back to that po' thing brings me to this new friend of mine: Almay smartshade makeup!

What They Say: "With smart shade^® makeup, there’s no more guessing or stressing over what shade of makeup is right for you. This revolutionary colorless foundation contains microscopic color beads that are activated when you smooth it on—transforming into a shade that complements your skin tone. You’ll get sheer coverage with a natural finish, so your skin looks smooth and even. Nourishing antioxidants like grapeseed, ginseng and gingko biloba help give skin a healthy glow. Each of the 3 shades cover a wide range of color. All you have to do is choose the one closest to your skin tone—it’s that easy!"

What I Say: I like it ! I use the light/medium and it blends well with my Asian-American skin. It goes on smoothly and has good coverage, more than a tinted moisturizer, but way less than a really pancakey liquid foundation. I have naturally oily skin and this held up really well. I think the part that I love the best is when you splurt it out of the bottle, it's a white-ish gray, but then you smooth it on and -VOILA- ! I think if I ever get back to the land of bronzed that I'd have to kick it up to the 'medium' shade. Ooooh ! I almost forgot: smartshade also has SPF 15, so it's good for everyday sunscreen !

The Details:
Almay smartshade makeup
$13.49
Get it at any drugstore or drugstore.com