REVIEW: B.LIV OIL LEVIATE & GOT ME COVERED

I had an opportunity to review the Oil Leviate and Got Me Covered facial products from b.liv (or visit their fan page). I am always looking out for new products to try, especially something to combat my extremely oily! b.liv also tossed in a SUPER CUTE green bag, which has been added to my many green bags collection.

I am impressed with the packaging, it is very clean.

OIL LEVIATE

[oil control gel; main function: oil control + mattifying + hydrating]

From the website:

Infused with potassium azeloyl diglycinate and grapefruit extract, this mattifying gel perfectly regulates your sebum secretion, helping your skin feel less oily and in need of attention. Its fast absorption and weightless gel texture ensures a healthy and quenched face.

 LOVE

• No detectable scent
• It is refreshing and absorbs quickly since it is a gel type
• Instantly mattifies, brighten, and soften skin
• Used as a moisturizer (as I ALWAYS use a moisturizer prior to makeup application)
•  Did I mention VERY LIGHT, which is an advantage for oily skin
• Did not cause break outs
• Good sized bottle, a little goes a long way (the size I pumped in the above picture was WAY too much but it was for visual purposes)

HATE

•  The price. It is on the expensive side.
• Not sold in stores

** Rating: 4/5**

 GOT ME COVERED

[sunblock + foundation; main function: oil control + foundation + sunblock SPF 35]

From the website:

Get rid of greasy facial complexion with this natural skin tone, oil-free sunblock. Got Me Covered (SPF35, PA+++) shields your skin from harmful UVs and maintains your complexion’s allure. It keeps a tight rein on your excessive oil secretion to ensure blackheads and whiteheads are forever on the run. A non-pore-clogging, weightless and mattifying formulation that got you covered perfectly. 

LOVE

• It has a lighter scent vs. other facial sunblocks
• It is a facial sunblock! Always protect your face ladies and gents...
• Did not cause break outs

HATE

•  The foundation part deeply disappointed me. This was more like a HINT of color (like a tinted moisturizer). The color part literally disappeared like it wasn't there in the first place. There's only the color "brown" available, when it is a foundation and sunblock hybrid. It did not cover anything, as a foundation would.
• It was a bit TOO creamy and thick for my oily skin
• Again, the price...it is very expensive for a facial sunblock
• Did not see any oil control

**Rating: 1/5 **

Before y'all proceed to my before and after pictures...please be aware that these were taken at the END OF THE DAY for accurate and honest results...so please be nice because I don't know about you guys but I usually feel and look drained by the end of my days.
 WARNING: GREASE-BALL AHEAD! ;)

BEFORE: Face with moisturizer-lotion only. Six hours after application of products.

AFTER: Face with oil leviate & got me covered. Six hours after application of products.

BOTTOM LINE

I appreciated that both products did not cause break outs since I am acne prone but I also don't have sensitive skin if that makes sense. I am rather surprised that the oil leviate worked so well with my oily skin. I mean, I did get oily by the end of the day but OH BOY, can you see the difference! It definitely controlled my oil production on my face. As for the got me covered, I would pass on that because it didn't work as a perfect hybrid as I anticipated and it didn't work for me. I would probably just substitute that for cheaper and lighter facial sunblock. I hope this helps anybody out there that are on the fence about these products.

Disclaimer: All product reviews are based on my honest opinions. I am in no way endorsed, affiliated, or paid for this review unless noted otherwise. This product was given for review consideration by b.liv .