Review - INGLOT Freedom Systems Eyeshadow

Inglot eyeshadows are FANTASTIC and highly pigmented. I bought it from Bahrain, hehehe more like I ask my friend to get it for me from Bahrain :p

Got it about 2 months back and have no time to write a review till now.

I have not tried this before hence I bought only 4 colors. Kinda regretted it though ... 

Their eyeshadows are extremely pigmented and come in 2.7g (HUGE!).

Its much cheaper in US/UK but not really in Bahrain .. well nothing is cheap in Bahrain i guess LOL!

I think I got it for about RM120 or so .. can't really recall .. 

Anyway, as you can see I bought 4 colors ... out of which 3 are chosen by me, by just looking at the colors online while the BLACK was recommended by the Sales Rep there.

The colors payoffs are ridiculously good .. the MATTE White is super white while the MATTE brown work wonders hehe I use it to contour :)

The black comes with a tiny bit of gold shimmer and looks good for dinner makeup .. kinda similar to my NARS "night breed" only bigger and cheaper!

Their freedom systems come in various sizes and you can choose from 3-10 eyeshadows palette and also mixture of a few products into one palette ie concealer,brow color,eyeshadows,blush etc :)

I guess I will go crazy if I am there in the store myself LOL ... 

ohhhhh yeah the palette is magnetic and it is so cool .. you can even stack a few palettes together .. one of the coolest palette I've seen so far hehe

These are the location of their stores .. perhaps you can get some if you happen to be at these countries :)

 

http://www.inglotcosmetics.com

REVIEW - Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation SPF 15

1.Skin Foundation SPF 15 offers invisible, weightless coverage that looks like skin, not makeup. (+)
2.This long-wearing formula evens tone, minimizes the appearance of pores, conceals imperfections, and offers broad spectrum UV protection. (+)
3. Its hydrating technology leaves skin feeling cushioned, comfortable, and clean. (+)

Bobbi Tip: Want more coverage? Simply follow with a repeat application. The coverage is buildable. (+)
(+) means I agree with what is being written on Bobbi Brown's website ... Seriously, there is nothing BAD about this product that I can write ... !! VERY GOOD !

Well probably the only (-) point is the PRICE but again will you complain if the product is really THAT FANTASTIC!? I will not for sure ..

Personal opinion :
Texture is very watery and application is a breeze .. foolproof. The product is so smooth and light. Good coverage and if you REALLY need additional coverage, just build another layer and you're good to go .. a bit of concealer to perfect the makeup perhaps. Dust it with a bit of powder and it stays on for 8 hours.


WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? hehehe make a beeline to BB @ Pavilion and look for Sapphira.
Retailing @ RM160 (30ml)

REVIEW - Skin Food Aloe Sun BB Cream SPF 20

I think by now everyone should have already known what is BB Cream ... but in a nutshell, an all in one moisturiser-foundation-concealer-corrector-sunscreen (got the idea?)

Skin Food is one of the best selling consumer skincare/cosmetics line in Korea and the crowds at the stores are normally CRAZY!... try visiting Seoul, walk down the Myeongdong Street and you will know what I mean.

Anyway, this BB cream is slightly heavier in texture and coverage, compared to Faceshop Q&C, so it is recommended for those who prefers higher coverage.

As the texture is a tad bit heavier, you need more time to blend the product in. LESS IS MORE!
Comes in 2 shades ONLY so good luck guys/gals. My color is more of SHADE 1 .. but again I am not a fan of BB cream although it claims that it will adhere to your skin after a while and matches your skintone BUT it never works on me .. I dont know about others though. Foundation is still my utmost preference.

That aside, I think this product is worth buying simply because :
1. I think Faceshop products are getting more and more expensive
2. This BB Cream works almost similar with Faceshop Q&C, BUT it is only selling @ RM54.90 for 50g & YES sunscreen is included. (Double ++)
3. Heavier in coverage so you tend to use less hence save $$ hehehe
4. ALOE VERA being added is good to soothe the skin especially those with sensitive skin.

Oh yeah, SKIN FOOD ALOE SUN BB CREAM kinda surprised me too .. coz it doesnt look as flat as Faceshop Q&C when applied. Finishing is kinda dewy and it gives some luminousity to the skin which is good .. coz your skin is not that MATTE naturally so a bit of that dewy effect wont kill ya.

All-in-all, a good product if you are patient enough to apply & wait till it matches your skintone before you step out of the house. (for me sorry la .. I need instant correction hahaha)

Oh yea, if you can't really find your shade but still LOVE BB Cream no matter what, try applying BRONZER as an additional step.
IT will corrects the tone .. tested and it worked.

I always tell my friends this : CONCEALER & BRONZER are men's best friend hahaha .. seriously .. you wont look overly done and yet look FRESH :)

SKINFOOD ALOE SUN BB CREAM SPF 20 is retailing @ RM 54.90 (50g) .. you can visit Liza @ Pavilion Counter.

REVIEW - Bobbi Brown Tinted Eye Brightener

Hi All,
I've heard a lot about this Tinted Eye Brightener from Bobbi Brown and I finally made my way to the store @ Pavilion to try it today.
I've always wanted to buy an eye brightener but being a lazy bum, I'm kinda reluctant to add another product to my daily routine so I scrapped that idea off totally. But this product is kinda great for me coz its a concealer+brightener all in one, so I am so gonna get this soon.

Anyway, back to the product review.
Met with this girl called Sapphira who is a Makeup Artist there. I told her I'm a beauty blogger & we had a good chat. She is so kind to even give me some Skin Foundation sample to try. (will blog that once I've tried it for a couple of days) - **Thanks Sapphira**

Let me tell you, this products work WONDERS!
The brightening formula instantly lift up your eyes area to make them less puffy and the tinted part of it helps to conceal the undereye circle.
A little goes a long way and trust me, your eyes will look much awake almost instantly.
Dust some powder on top of it to make it stays longer.

DO NOT apply on other areas like you do with your concealer coz this is of a pink undertone.

If you're a fan of Bobbi Brown, this is a must have. Recommended for guys too as it looks almost nothing on at all. (dark circle + puffiness is definitely not a beautiful sight)

Tip for Dry undereye area :
Apply eye cream & follow by the brightener immediately. Go light on powder and you will go fabulous hehehe :)

Pro : Lightweight, brighten and conceal all in one (plus point)
Con : Only 3 shades are available so you have to be lucky enough to have the right shade otherwise go back to their Undereye Concealer.

Retailing @ RM120 for 7ml.
Look for Sapphira @ Boobi Brown Pavilion for a consultation.

Cheers .... Coming soon - Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation SPF15 & Bobbi Brown Face Powder (Stay Tuned)

REVIEW - The Face Shop BB CREAM

Well to be frank, I am not a BIG FAN of BB Cream although it is packed with a hell lot of GOODS and not to mention easy-to-apply too. I still prefer the conventional way; sunscreen, make up base & follow by foundation.

Okie that aside, The Face Shop BB Cream is worth recommending simply because it is better than its competitors in the market right now.

Quick & Clean Oil-Free BB Cream is the one in green packaging.
Recommended if you are of fairer skin tone .. Otherwise please apply half an hour before you step out of your house otherwise you will look like applying the wrong shade of foundation and it looks horrible.
All-in-all, a not bad product considering the fact that it contains tea tree oil which is suitable even for blemish skin. It helps to soothe down the redness and even out your skintone.
Oil-free formula is especially good for those with oily skin.
You can even apply this on your eyes area to lighten the dark circle a little.
Although SPF is not being mentioned, but Titanium Dioxide is part of the ingredients and it is a sunscreen ingredient, which protects skin against UVA and UVB radiation. So I reckon, it will help a little.
Recommended for those who just want to even out the skin tone and prefer hassle-free make up. Suitable for guys too.
Retailing @ RM59.90 @ 35ml.

PRO : Oil-Free, Suitable for oily or blemish skin, contains Tea Tree Oil, smells good, affordable
CON : Might look a tad bit ashy if applied too much, No SPF

Well, lets go to the other one with SPF, called The Skin Extra BB Cream SPF20 PA++.
Works almost similarly as the Quick & Clean, only some of the ingredients are different and it comes with SPF.
Application technique and shade are all the same.
Not really oil-free though so please opt for Quick&Clean if you have oily skin.
Gives a radiant glow and again as BB Cream always claim to match your skintone but please bear in mind that it will look a tad bit ashy upon application and you gotta wait till it oxidises to actually match your skintone.
As SPF formula is being added, this product is being sold at a higher price.
Retailing @ RM99.90 for a 45ml.

PRO : contains SPF, smells good (as usual)
CON : a bit pricey

TIPS :
A little goes a long way, so please dont slap it on thinking that it will matches your skintone eventually and it will gives you a better coverage. NO! you will only look ashy and UGLY.
You can also use it as a make up base.
Although a lot of people just go thru the usual cleansing routine, I would personally recommend to use a MAKEUP REMOVER or Double Cleanse to really remove the product from your skin.

REVIEW - Biotherm AQUASOURCE Moisturiser

Intense moisturizing, this fresh-textured gel is enriched with a patented hydrating complex to provide a reservoir effect on skin. Our pure concentrate of mineral-rich Thermal Spring Water revitalizes skin and improves skin texture with the equivalent of 5,000 liters of enriched water in each jar.* Contains Vitamins E and F to promote cell regeneration. Skin is instantly refreshed and hydrated, supple and silky soft, perfectly revitalized throughout the day.

Personally, I think this is a good product if you want something to rehydrate your thirsty skin.
The moment you apply it on your skin, you can feel instant moisturising and it absorbs almost instantly to the skin. Very lightweight and skin feels supple all day long .. BUT for me, it does nothing more than hydration. NO anti-oxidant, anti-aging, etc.
Smells very good and refreshing too.

TIPS :
This product comes in 2 formulas :
If you have a combination skin, go for the BOTTLED one which is with SPF and OIL-Free formula.
The JAR one is more for NORMAL skin (those that have no problem having oily T-ZONE)
Both come in 50ml

REVIEW - Estee Lauder NEW Vita-Mineral Make-Up

HI everyone ...
My first post will be on Estee Lauder's NEW Mineral Make Up in both powder and liquid.

Pros :
Comes with SPF
Skin loving mineral make-up powered with Pomegranate (anti-oxidant)
Dermatologist & Opthalmologist Tested
Fragrance free
Photo Friendly

If you've been a fan of ESTEE LAUDER NUTRITIOUS range, you will love these 2 NEW makeup products.

First off I'm going to share with you the VITA-MINERAL LOOSE POWDER MAKEUP SPF 15.
It is a very lightweight powder that matches your skintone and you can barely feel anything on your skin at all but it does magically cover minor imperfections and even out your skin tone without feeling cakey.
The product comes in 4 tones and equipped with a soft powder brush and pad.
Personally, I would think that the product works better with a KABUKI brush (or you might call it a BUFFING brush) but the brush that comes with it will be handy for touch-up throughout the day though.
A little of this powder goes a long way and you can always add more if you want a better coverage and YES you will still look natural even with a few layers of the powder.

Cons : works better on oily/combination skin. tends to look too powdery on dry skin.
TIPS : SPRAY on your face with a bit of SPRING WATER/ MAC STUDIO FIX/ MAC Charged Water for a more natural radiant look.

Well, next I am going to talk about the VITA-MINERAL MAKEUP SPF 10 (which is in LIQUID form)
Again, the product is very lightweight and have a quite similar texture of ESTEE LAUDER DOUBLE WEAR LIGHT, only smoother, which is a plus point.
Works better for ALL skin type and have a better coverage compared to the POWDER form.
Get the perfect match to your skintone and you will have a fabulous skin by just applying to the needed area (forehead, nose and chin) and blend out to the rest of the face.
It comes with 4 tones as well and a little goes a long way (buildable for better coverage).
You can set the foundation with your usual loose powder/setting powder.

RULE OF THUMB, remember to prep your skin well enough before applying any foundation to have a perfect canvas for the rest of your other makeup like blush, eyeshadow etc.

TIPS :
Apply VITA-MINERAL FOUNDATION on T-Zone and Eye, blend well and buff in a light layer of VITA-MINERAL LOOSE POWDER. Finish off your make up with a sprinkle of SPRING WATER/ MAC STUDIO FIX for a perfect finish. TRUST me, you don't even need concealer for your day look with this technique. (but of course, if you need any additional coverage, you can always go for a little bit of concealer here and there.)

note : Will try to upload a pic of myself with the above technique to show you the effect. I had it on myself during my friend's wedding last weekend and it looks perfectly fine on photo. I'm not a fan of powder but I've to say that Mineral Powder does make me love it now. The only downside of the powder is that it will look horrible on dry skin or on those days where your skin is a bit flaky due to dehydration. *remedy - stick to only LIQUID foundation :)

FOR more info : Kindly proceed to ESTEE LAUDER COUNTER @ PARKSON PAVILION and look for JOYCE, she is the SENIOR makeup artist there. She will be able to try the product on you and give you very good makeup tips.

Retailing @ RM125 (Loose Powder) & RM128(Liquid Foundation)