BR: Etude House Collagen Moistfull Essence-In Foundation

I may be a huge fan of BB creams but that does not stop me from buying other base products like foundation and tinted moisturizer.

As long as it they does not cause my skin to break out or make me look like Chinese opera actresses, I don't mind trying them out.

Even though Korean beauty houses focus more on BB creams, they do have a selection of foundations to cater those who prefer or need a thicker coverage.

This foundation that I'm about to review contains collagen which helps to maintain skin elasticity.

(^.^)

 

 

Etude House Collagen Moistfull Essence-In Foundation SPF22/PA+ in Shade #2 Natural Beige

Loves:

Easy to blend. Love the finishing, not too glowy.

The shade is just right for me. I firstly thought beige would be dark my skintone.

Contains collagen.

Loathes:

My skin gets oily after a couple of hours. Need to blot.

In terms of consistency, it is almost the same as BB cream but it doesn't have the glowy effect like most BB creams have which may end up looking oily on my skin.

I went to the store recently and did not see this on the shelf so I asked the sales assistant in which she replied that the brand has stopped producing the product.

I guess because most people prefer BB creams over foundations these days.

BR: Lioele Haul

The joy of online shopping is when the items arrive at your doorstop.

Especially when it's a big box!

Lioele (pronounced: Lee-oh-eh-lee) is another Korean brand that I am starting to adore because the packaging is super cute!

It's in pink and the logo looks like Cinderella's carriage which I love, love, love!

The brand was launched in 2003 and is now made available in certain Parkson in Malaysia, not available in Melaka, though.

=(

I ordered these through Zalora as I got 20% voucher. Previously I wanted to ask my friends to help me buy these items as they're heading to Seoul in April but after some research, I found out that the only shop for Lioele is in Busan and it's difficult to get them in Seoul. 

How sad! It must be a lot cheaper there!

Anyway, let's check out my first few items from Lioele!

1. Make Up Cleansing Tissue, 30 sheets, RM13.90.

2. Beyond the Solution BB Cream, 30ml, RM39.90.

3. Dollish Veil Vita BB Cream SPF27 PA++ in Green, 30ml, RM84.90.

4. Blooming Pop Tint in Cherry Tint, RM44.90.

5. Bubi Bubi Mascara in Black, RM29.90.

6. Waterdrop BB Cream SPF27 PA++, 5ml, RM9.

7. Carry Me Blusher in Cutie Pink, 5g, RM46.90.

8. Natural Mineral Powder, 10g, RM69.90.

9. Real Brush Pen Eyeliner in Black, RM32.90.

I know I bought too many BB creams but I can't get enough of them! I have so many of them that my sisters have started using mine these days.

(*.*)

I only found out that orders can also be made through Lioele MY website after the items had arrived at my home.

I strongly suggest to purchase from the website and not Zalora as the MFG date of some of the items is in 2011. I was really disappointed in this. No wonder there are so many complaints made on Zalora.

I am so not gonna purchase skincare or cosmetic items from Zalora any more.

On a happier note, I can't wait to try these items! Will share the reviews soon!

(^.^)

 

BR: SkinFood Rice Shimmer Powder

A quick review on my current favourite loose powder.

(^.^)

These days I use loose powder a lot compared to compact or pressed powder.

I guess it's because my skin is now a bit dry so I don't really need much coverage to get rid of the oil.

I usually pat some powder after applying my BB cream.

This powder from SkinFood only has one shade which I believe suit girls with fair-medium skin only.

It is shimmery but I like that it isn't obvious that makes you look like a disco ball.

I took this description from SkinFood website, 

"Infused with soft, fine pearl particles, this multi-function powder achieves a subtle, luminous finish. Rice extract creates a clearer, incredibly radiant skin tone."

 

 *removed the puff as it's too eww-looking*

*finely milled*

SkinFood Rice Shimmer Powder, 23g

Loves:

Spreads easily on my face and doesn't crease.

The shimmer effect is just nice. Suitable for day use.

Doesn't break me out.

Available in Malaysia.

Loathes:

Nothing! Honest! Totally love it!

*my skintone is between MAC NC20-NC25*

BR: elf Natural Radiance Blusher in Flushed

I rarely leave house without eyeliner and lipbalm. These are my two essential items. 

If there's an item I could really leave home without, it'll be a blusher.

Why?

Because my cheeks redden easily especially on a hot day that it gets annoying sometimes. I may have looked like I've just finished running a marathon. True story.

(*_*)

However, being a woman that just have to spend money on things I don't quite need, I always buy blusher now and then. I sort of want my make up stuff to be "complete".

So I thought of writing a beauty review on one of my always-look-like-new blushers.

 

 *bad ingredients: paraben*

 *fair size*

elf Natural Radiance Blusher in Flushed

The pros:

Very pigmented. I only need a light swipe for this blush or I'll look like Bozo the Clown.

The compact size is convenient for me to bring along anywhere.

Doesn't break my skin out.

 The price is cheap.

The cons:

Doesn't include brush and built-in mirror.

Contains paraben.

Hardly available in Malaysia.

I notice most of elf products contain paraben which I'm not so happy about.

I'm aware that paraben may be safe if used in small amount but if all of my skincare and cosmetic items contain it, I can't help but to be worried of the possible negative outcomes.

Should read ingredients carefully the next time I'm out shopping.

*my skintone is between MAC NC20-NC25*

BR: L'egere Aqua & Shiny Pearl BB Powder

Assalamualaikum.

Hello everyone! I hope you're enjoying the long weekend.

I just came back from a cousin's wedding and is still super tired.

I tried to sleep but my eyes weren't working together with my body and mind so I decided to turn on my laptop and update this blog.

This will be another beauty review.

Girls just can't have enough of beauty products, can they?

(^.^)

Other than BB creams and facial masks, I'm also a huge fan of loose powder and powder pacts.

Powder pacts has been my essential beauty item since I was probably 12yo.

I even bought one to school before it got confiscated by the prefects during one of those famous 'spot checks'. I had no idea it was a prohibited item in school.

I mean, come on, I had the oiliest skin which could be used to fry eggs and they made me live without a powder pact at school.

Thank God for the existence of blotting paper.

Anyway, I have used so many different brands of loose powder, mostly drugstore brands like Loreal, Revlon and Silky Girl.

But as I'm a fan of Korean brands at the moment, I'm now using L'egere Aqua & Shiny Pearl BB Powder.

L'egere may not be as famous as other Korean brands such as SkinFood, Etude House and The Face Shop in Malaysia but it's really famous in Taiwan.

It was established in 2003.

Check out their website.

*pic credit: www.ebay.ca*

*the packaging. I have thrown away my box*

*fair sizes of the holes*

*took out the puff because it's too "ewww" looking*

*"bad" ingredient: paraben. Boo.*

*fairly milled*

L'egere Aqua & Shiny Pearl BB Powder, 9g

The pros:

Love the compact size, handy to bring along anywhere.

The shimmering effect is just nice, even for use during the day.

Doesn't oxidize, set very quickly.

Brush friendly - I use this with my EcoTools kabuki brush and it doesn't leave my face cakey.

The cons:

No SPF or PA.
Available in only 1 shade, may not be suitable for darker skin tones.

Not widely available in Malaysia.

Contains paraben, thus must be used sparingly.