[Review] Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay Foundation #2C0 Cool Vanilla

Hi Lovelies,

I'm back again with another foundation review. I have so many foundations that I'm loving right and each one serves a different purpose so I love them all!! Stay tuned for more in the future.

For this post, I'm going to review the Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay Foundation in the shade 2C0 Cool Vanilla. I know there's a lot of hype for this foundation so I won't say much about it. It's already quite popular on its own already.

I don't have a lot of pictures but I'll make the descriptions short and sweet ^^

Verdict

 Coverage

Honestly I had trouble blending this foundation because I didn't realized how fast it dries so my face had blotches when I saw it in the sunlight. gahhh

So instead of using a beauty blender, I decided to use a brush because I can blend it faster but you need to build up the foundation to completely cover the skin. I also realised I can blend it well using my fingers..lewl. Maybe it's just me `\(I__I)/'
But I don't do full cover foundation as I like to still look like I barely wear foundation. So just one layer :)
 A single layer would be enough to even out my skin blur out my blemishes and dark eye circles but it definitely won't completely cover them. Sometimes if you add another layer it looks a bit unnatural and cakey....but if you want full coverage, go ahead and apply another layer. AFTER the first layer has dried down.

Lasting-power

One word. AWESOME. Just awesome!
The staying power is one of the best I've had. It stayed through my intense dance classes and my Vietnam trip. If you spray some fixing spray it would be much much better.

This is also a plus~~ it didn't transfer when I wipe or blot my face. I don't like it when I wipe my face there are blotches of foundation smeared on the cloth. cry.
The foundation does disappear like it dissipates somewhere. lol

Random pictures 😂

Indoor picture. (Blended in using fingers)

 

In Vietnam

Some notes

- If you don't blend it well, you can see it. Serious~ If you leave streaks....you can see it. And it's gonna be hard to wipe away after that. So work it in as soon as you place the foundation on your face and work in small sections. 

- SPF is only 10 PA++ so wear extra sunscreen if you're gonna be out in the sun. Preferably water type when you apply skincare or the spray type if you want to apply it after your makeup.  

- It doesn't come with a pump but I bought a pump from MAC and it fit quite well. You can have a look at that if you don't like the no pump style.  

- I'm also trying out the Etude House Double Lasting Foundation as some says it's like a dupe to Estee Lauder. So look out for that post when I put it up later. (Hopefully soon) ^^"

So~~ I think this foundation is really worth the hype and I definitely did not regret buying it. I wanted to buy it online but getting swatched at Sephora was better as I almost bought the wrong shade. phew~


Till next time 😘xx

[Review] Victoria Secret Velvet Matte Cream Lip Stain in Magnetic

HAPPY NEW YEAR!
WOOF WOOF 🐶

Hi everyone,
Hi 2018,

I  haven't written for so long I'm almost scared to write eh~
Last year I wanted to write so much but had a lot of things going on so it dragged and dragged until NOW! haha

So the first post that I want to write about is my first present of the new year. It's the......
Victoria Secret Velvet Matte Cream Lip Stain~~~ The one I got is a mauve-y kinda colour, Magnetic.
I've been looking into the lip stick since late last year but never really got the chance or the need to buy it myself since the price was RM59.00. But they were having a sale so I asked my sis to check them out for me and in the end she got them for the both of us since they're having a buy 2 free 1 promotion at the store.
Let's go! ^^

🌼Packaging 🌼

Normal...normal...normal. Nothing fancy, just simple and tells you what you need to know. I had a bit of trouble finding the name of the one I had because it turns out the name was hidden under the price tag. sheesh...
The colour on the tube supposedly corresponds to the lip colour but I think the actual lip colour is a tad bit lighter. Unless....you put two layers maybe.
My style of using lipstick (apply in the middle then spreading it probably makes it look lighter than the intended shade).

🌼 Pigmentation 🌼

Very good!
It's definitely creamy but not runny. The texture is very opaque but because its cream matte nature, it tends to show your lip lines but for me I don't think it makes them look as bad as how MAC matte lipsticks make my lips look. hahaha 😅😅

Le tired face

🌼 Staying Power 🌼

Initially I thought because of the creamy texture, it's going to transfer easily. However, after you apply the lip cream, it will take one minute or so to settle then you'll find it all good and matte looking.
I did a drinking test and there was a tiny tiny bit of transfer initially but after that no more. This concept would be similar if you blot your lips after the lip cream has settle down.
So, definitely staining..good good. It lasts quite long, 4-5 hours but it might disappear a bit if you take oily food.
Ah...oily food. The enemy of lipsticks everywhere

Final thoughts
Love it!

Have a try at it when you get a chance aye!
Till next time lovelies.
Cheers, XXX

[Review] BBIA Last Lipstick in No. 8 Active (적극적)

Hye lovelies :)

I literally just got this lipstick yesterday but I took tons of pictures with it so imma post it straightaway haha

I got the lipstick in No. 8 (I translated it to "active") ;). It's from their green tube series. They have a red tube series as well and I really like No. 4 Intelligent but it keeps on getting sold out darn haha
The IG profile that I got it from is tudungbyme for RM20 excluding shipping~

Matte green tube

No. 8 is kind of a dusty rosy pink which compliments my complexion a lot ^^ *happy*

The lighting made it look lighter though. It's much more darker than this~ trust me :)

There's a bit of a fragrance to it tho, smells like some kind of flower, azalea maybe. Just a heads up for those who are sensitive to fragrance. You won't really smell it during application, it's very light, not too overwhelming.

It tugs at your lips due to it being matte and if you have dry lips, try to to scrub the dead skin first and apply lip balm to soften your lips beforehand yea ^^

As for staying power, quite long if you're not eating oily food. It lasted through my badminton training time and a slice of pizza. It will leave a stain so that's something good :)

The color is very pigmented so one layer is enough for me~

Here are a few pictures in different lighting

Yellowish evening

Perky morning

That's all from me, I hope you guys have a good day and thanks for reading ^^

Cheers XX

Three Must-Haves Crabtree & Evelyn's Products

Hello Lovelies :))

I'm back and I'm bringing with me some lovely stuff for your eyes only. 

The products that I'm gonna feature today are from Crabtree &  Evelyn ^^ This company is known well-known for their lovely scented products featuring fruits, flowers and plant essences. From a small home run business now famous all over the world. WOW

The three Crabtree Evelyn beauty products that I'm gonna write about today are all featured in Zalora they are the Hand Therapy hand creams, the Bath & Shower Gel and Fragrances. 

 

First up, the Hand Creams~ Crabtree &  Evelyn's Hand Creams are perfect for those who are working in the office where you're stuck in an air-conditioned room the whole day. Going through papers and typing can take a toll on the hand and eventually they'll become rough and sandpaper-like. Not only in the office but those doing jobs where they have to use their hand a lot will get affected as well. 

 

So, I recommend the hand creams to give your hand a break and have that baby-like smoothness you've always wanted. They're equipped with Shea Butter and Macadamia Nut oil to help soothe and protect you hands. They have a wide array fragrances from your normal Lavender to the tropical Caribbean Island. Currently retails at RM82 (100g) to RM167 (250mL) at Zalora. 

Next ones are their bath and shower gels. I think everyone will agree with me here where you're dead tired after a long day at school or work and you just want to get yourself cleaned up and refresh again, well Say No More, get yourself a Crabtree & Evelyn's bath and shower gel and rejuvenate yourself. 

 They have different scents and different properties catered to your need and wants. After your shower, you're gonna feel soothed, refreshed and most importantly (for me) is that you smell wonderful!!
Retails from RM74 toRM132.

They are a few types of fragrances available under C&E, they have colognes, EDT's and also perfumes. Infused with the smell of flowers, fruits and many other wonderful ingredients, I'm sure you'll find a scent just for you ^^ For those who like freshness, try their Lily EDT (RM190 for 100mL) and as for those who prefers a dash of citrus opt for their Heritage Fragrance Neapolitan Bergamot Cologne (RM217 for 100mL).

That's all from me today lovelies~
Be sure to look out for these stuff in store and online yea ^____^
They're also up on Zalora ;)

See you all later ^^
Cheers XX