Catrice Illuminating Serum Primer Review

These are my honest thoughts of Catrice Illuminating Serum Primer.

So today I tried to use this primer under my Loreal Infallible 24hr foundation & I was hoping that it would work like a miracle albeit it's too good to be true considering that the price is dirt cheap. However, I was actually disappointed by the fact that my skin couldn't take it. What did I expect anyway? Not even after 5 minutes. Sad.

It is true- well, what people said about how your face will glow and shine and all because mine actually did- at a price. At first I felt itchy around my nose area and it was getting bad that I had to wash off my makeup less than an hour later. Sad.

Not to mention that it smells really bad like a bug (dalam bahasa melayu orang panggil kumbang tahi but in all seriousness I don't know if the bug is called kumbang tahi lol). Do you know that there's a flying bug that releases a horrible smell once it decided to rest on you? Or your stuff? That's. The. Exact. Smell. Sad. Again.

I'll pass. I believe that this is a good primer to some but definitely it's not for me. Sorry.

Catrice Illuminating Serum Primer

Maybelline FIT ME MATTE + PORELESS Foundation REVIEW

FIT ME MATTE + PORELESS Foundation.

I've always wanted to try this and then when I saw Malaysian drugstores started to put it on their shelves I couldn't be more estatic! The reason why I didn't buy this online is because I don't really want to spend extra USD18+++ to ship out flammable/ORM-D item. I have no idea why most of Maybelline or Loreal stuff are flammable- even their mascara.

I bought mine in the shade 235 which is a little darker than my normal foundation shades. I've also been told that 230 is the perfect shade for NC35 but that particular shade wasn't available at my local drugstores at that time. I tried to swatch 220 but it looked.. off.

Guardian has it on sales for RM44+ instead of RM49.

My thoughts on the foundation:

1. Scent: No noticable scent or weird smell. Just your normal, average foundation smell.

2. Consistency - The texture is thick, BUT really smooth & lightweight. It really doesn't feel like I'm wearing any foundation at all.

3. Coverage - The foundation is matte, blendable, and it gives a buildable medium-to-full coverage that is perfect for daily use.

4. Verdict - I am really impressed with this foundation after using it for a few days. I wasn't expecting much but it does exceed my expectation! 10 points to Maybelline! It provides a little to no oxidation (although I am not sure if it will on your skin but it didn't on mine, different skin = different reaction) It also hides my imperfection really well. It does not accentuate my dry patches or give me a very 'matte' or powdery look despite the matte formula. I still can powder my face without worrying that I would look overly mattified. It also does a great job in hiding my fine lines & pigmentation- although I still have to dab a concealer to cover some of them but I see 'less texture' on my face. Yes. Betul. I had some outdoor errands to run few days ago and the foundation stayed on around 7 hours despite the heat. Not bad. The only thing that I hate is the shade. 235 buat i nampak merah. 😂

I really recommend this foundation if you have oily skin. ;) #maybellinefitmemalaysia

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Maybelline FIT ME MATTE + PORELESS Foundation

Swatches of BH Cosmetics Carli Bybel Deluxe Palette

Swatches of BH Cosmetics Carli Bybel Deluxe Palette

Palladio Velvet Matte Cream Lip Color Swatches

Hello guys,

Swatches time! I love the formula of Palladio Velvet Matte Cream Lip Color because they are creamy and very hydrating to use. However they are not really long wearing and transfers a lot. But nevertheless the very affordable liquid lipstick! Here are some swatches for you guys!

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Palladio Velvet Matte Cream Lip Color in Sateen, Suede & Boucle

Beauty Bakerie Syrupstitious, Palladio Velvet Matte Cream Lip Color in Raw Silk & Lime Crime Sasha

MILANI Conceal and Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation and Concealer on Acne & Textured Skin REVIEW

MILANI Conceal and Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation and Concealer.

This foundation is not available in Malaysia therefore you will have to order from IG shops or personal shoppers. It's widely available on Walgreens, Ikatehouse, Target etc etc and is priced around USD10. I bought it in the shade of 05 Warm Beige (NC35 & above). My thoughts on this foundation?

1. Scent - Smells wonderful! The best scented foundation I've ever encountered. The scent 'hypnotized' me- I was under impression that this foundation is going to be a good one because of the smell ALONE.

2. Consistency - Very creamy, SUPER THICK (probably because it's a concealer too) its overwhelming.

3. Coverage - Medium, buildable to full coverage. A little goes a long way. IMO best applied with sponges, avoid 

application with brushes if you do not want to look cakey. Little to no oxidation.

4. Verdict - At first I though I would love the foundation however after a few tries, I've shelved it inside my drawer. Why? Although this foundation manages to cover my redness and pigmentation, it overly accentuates my bumps and acne scars more than any other foundation I've used. I tried to tone it down a little but it would just highlight my fine lines, small bumps and I did not like what I see. (See picture 2 for inverted before & after comparison). Another reason why I hate this foundation- it's cakey, cakey & cakey. Although it has a semi-matte finish I would find it too cakey for me even with a thin layer of loose powder on. Shame because the foundation is actually very lightweight, feels comfortable and breathable on my skin. I did not experience any breakout too. 💔💔

MILANI Conceal and Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation and Concealer 05 Warm Beige

Before & After

Maybelline Dream Velvet Soft-Matte Hydrating Foundation on Acne Skin REVIEW

Maybelline Dream Velvet Soft-Matte Hydrating Foundation.

I really wanted to try this foundation when they first came out at Malaysian drugstores but I couldn't seem to find my perfect shade. I went to the stores to swatch them but I still couldn't make up my mind! After I went back and forth with no 60 & 70, I bought no 60 which perfectly matches me. Sandy Beige is a light medium yellow base tone that will suit NC30 - NC35 (I am NC35 but I think I've became fairer IDK lol). Comes in a small tube, 30ml and retails around RM30++. The foundation claims to deliver seamless, buildable coverage, hydrates skin, shine free, spot free, even and healthy looking face which could stay on up to 12 hours of use. Lets continue with the review:

1. Scent - It has no scent.

2. Consistency - It has a gel whipped velvety texture, which makes it very easy to blend especially when using the fingers. I found that application with a brush would waste the product away. It's very lightweight too.

3. Coverage - Medium, buildable but couldn't cover heavy pigmentation. It covers my skin up to 3 hours max with a setting powder on. No apparent oxidation.

4. Verdict - I'm not a fan. It might be because my skin was acting up when I tried it for the first time..so I'm kind of really on fence with this foundation. It applies really nicely on my skin, does not look cakey and somehow manages 'fill in' the holes and pores on my face so I'd get a very seamless looking coverage. EXCEPT, it does not go well on my dry patches (see third picture). My face was flaring with pimples and new scars so it looked very patchy on those areas.

I know that this foundation is one of those 'FOR-PERFECT-SKIN-DAY-USE-ONLY'. Obviously, I'm not looking for that. I want something that I could use on daily basis regardless of how my skin would turn up that day so sadly, no matter how much I tried to love it, this foundation is not really for me. 💔

Maybelline Dream Velvet Soft-Matte Hydrating Foundation

See the terrible dry patches????

LA GIRL PRO Coverage HD Long Wear Illuminating Liquid Foundation on Acne Skin REVIEW

LA GIRL PRO Coverage HD Long Wear Illuminating Liquid Foundation.

I've promised to start a new drugstore foundation series, and why not start with my most favorite drugstore foundation to date- LA GIRL PRO Coverage HD Long Wear Illuminating Liquid Foundation! I bought it in shade Nude Biege which thankfully matches my skin so well (my other equilavent foundation shades are MAC NC35, Estee Lauder Tawny) for USD7.99 from Ikatehouse.com. You can get this from a lot of IGs that do pre-orders for RM48 - RM80. It contains 28ml which is a little less than our regular 30ml foundation, albeit still affordable.

Claims to provide seamless results of each use, weightless hydrating formula, camera friendly (indeed) that lasts, I would say I agree to most of the claims but one.

Let's dive a little further:

1. Scent - No apparent chemical or irritating scent, but has a faint soapy scent thus kindly take note if you are sensitive to fragranced cosmetics as it would irritate your skin. However, the scent is not as strong as Milani foundation.

2. Consistency - Lightweight and VERY liquidy. Looks deceiving at first but one full pump manages to cover half of my face! (Swipe to see another pic). It provides instant luminosity and if you're looking for a dewy finish foundation, this is perfect for you.

3. Coverage - The coverage is buildable from medium to full coverage. It doesn't feel heavy and it layers like a second skin onto my problematic area. I don't see any flakiness on my dry spots either which is awesome.

4. VERDICT - I really love this foundation except, I do feel that this foundation is not meant for oily skin. I have to use a mattifying primer or loose powder underneath or otherwise it would slip away after 1 or 2 hours of use. I also do not experience any breakout with this foundation. It's NOT EVEN long wearing on me, it probably just stayed on for maximum of 3 to 4 hours without blotting. I thoroughly enjoy looking like I have a flawless skin even just for a little while. I couldn't stop my hands from reaching for this foundation.

Will I repurchase this? A BIG yes. 

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LA GIRL PRO Coverage HD Long Wear Illuminating Liquid Foundation in Nude Beige

Before & After LA GIRL PRO Coverage HD Long Wear Illuminating Liquid Foundation.

Maybelline The Magnum Barbie & The Falsies Push Up Drama REVIEW

A series of posting on my Instagram. 

I've tried two mascaras from Maybelline, The Magnum Barbie & The Falsies Push Up Drama. The winner of these two is Falsies Push Up Drama!



COMPARISON

1.Application - Push Up Drama is easier to apply on my light Asian eyelashes as the wand is smaller, thinner, straigher than Barbie. Barbie has a flat, fuller and curvier wand. Push Up Drama short rubber bristles (similar to Extreme Essence Mascara) are shaped like a cup, one spot has one bristle, placed separately from the others while Barbie curvy wand's fiber bristles are grouped together, placed on a spot near to each other thus it could get really messy if I accidentally pump extra product out of the tube. I have no idea if you guys can understand this lol.

2. Consistency - Push Up Drama dries a little longer than Barbie, allows me to reapply coats for heavier look without having to worry it would dry before I could work it on my lashes. Barbie? Dries quicker but one application is enough since the formula is thicker than the Push Up Drama.

3. Finish - My lashes are separated and curled nicely with Push Up probably because of the gap of its bristles, however it would not volumnize my eyelashes with one coat. More than one coat of application is needed for voluminizing effect. Also be careful, it can get clumpy if you wear it more than what your lashes need. Barbie does wonder on this department but extra coats could get my lashes clumpier. No problem if you love spidery eyelashes though. However, Barbie is more comfortable to wear.

4. Longevity - Push Up Drama wins! Stays on like a glue, under eye stains-free. Barbie turns me into a panda.

5. Removal - Push Up Drama is very very very hard to remove as compared to Barbie.. Your normal everyday micellar water or balm cleanser wont be helpful.

6. Price - RM39.90 for Push Up Drama and RM25 - RM35.90 for Barbie.