Showing posts with label cc cream/foundation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cc cream/foundation. Show all posts

Friday, May 13, 2016

REVIEW ON CHARMZONE SAMPLES-GINGKO NATURAL FOAM CLEANSING CREAM, ALBATROSS POWDER SUN SPF41 PA++&ALBATROSS WATERFUL CC CREAM

Charmzone is a mid range Korean brand.  They are famous for their ginkgo based skincare products and mostly target people above 40 years old.

It is not a roadshop brand so it is not as popular because of the less mentioned by others.
I got to try three samples- Charmzone Gingko Natural Foam Cleansing Cream,Charmzone Albatross Powder Sun SPF41 Pa++ & Albatross Waterfull CC Cream
Here are short review on them.

CHARMZONE SAMPLES-Charmzone Gingko Natural Foam Cleansing Cream, Charmzone Albatross Powder Sun SPF41 Pa++



CHARMZONE SAMPLES-GINGKO NATURAL FOAM CLEANSING CREAM, ALBATROSS POWDER SUN SPF41 PA++&ALBATROSS WATERFUL CC CREAM
GINGKO NATURAL FOAM CLEANSING CREAM, ALBATROSS POWDER SUN SPF41 PA++&ALBATROSS WATERFUL CC CREAM

1. Charmzone Gingko Natural Foam Cleansing Cream
Contains 600mg of gingko extracts
This cleansing cream's fine and rich foam cleans pores, provides moisture while cleansing, and reduces stretching and greasiness in skin with its plant extracts.
150g All skin types



Review: The cleansing cream turns into soft thick creamy foam with contact with some water.  It smells faint of fresh green plants and cleanses the skin well without irritation.  The skin is soft but not overly dry which is enjoyable.  It is a good milk cleanser for all skin type.  The price is of the higher end though.


2.  Charmzone Albatross Powder Sun SPF41 Pa++
Proves its quality with just a single use
A sunscreen which leaves you feeling soft and dry and smooth like being powdered Provides UV protection & functions as a makeup base
Can be used on all skin types.
70ml
All skin types

Review:  It has titanium dioxide and zinc oxide.  It comes up in form of slight yellowish opaque white cream but turn into slightly powdery satin finished after a minute on contact with the skin.  The satin feeling does last few hours under the cc cream and this sunscreen doesn't cause the makeup to pile on the skin.  There is a slight white cast on the skin if I am not wearing foundation.  It smell of perfume which disappeared once I top something on top.
It is a good sunscreen if it is not for the fact that I am easily irritated by the titanium dioxide in it.


3. Charmzone Albatross Waterfull CC Cream
Contains 30% birch sap
Two functions in one touch: skin care & makeup
30 g
Can be used on all skin types.

Review: It has titanium dioxide and zinc oxide.  This is supposed to care for skin while providing some for of coverage for the skin.  It has birch sap which is hydrating to the skin and protect the skin from wrinkles and premature ageing.
It comes out in very light brownish cream since it is a CC cream and you are supposed to use the finger to go in a circle until the colour turn.  It was still a shade lighter than my skin tone so I don't particular like it.
Skin does feel moisturise but I guess the cc cream is more suitable for dry skin type than mine.  The coverage is light so scars can be seen through the cc cream.  It has a perfume smell to it to but the smell disappeared after 30minutes or more.



Overall, since I only get to try three things, I think I will try the cleanser which I think is great if I have to choose among the three samples that I have tried.  The other two samples are just not suitable for my skin that don't work well with titanium dioxide.



Products are available online at Lazada, Sasa and also in Isetan KLCC, Malaysia.
For more information, please visit Charmzone official website. Samples from BFF sampling community. However, the opinions expressed here are my own and honest as always.

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Sunday, August 23, 2015

KOREAN BEAUTY 2015 TREND

Hi gorgeous,

I know that I am late in posting this but better late than never right?  So I am here is the latest 2015 Korean trends.

KOREAN BEAUTY 2015 TREND


Skin type


It is the glowing skin, poreless and fair skin here. The younger the skin looks, the better. Bronzer or darker kind of shadow is just to give the V shape to the face. I don’t think Asians like tan skin. It is always fair here.


Also the makeup is usually the “no makeup look”. So, most of the makeup usually look really natural. Besides, most prefer to invest their time into skincare than buying the latest makeup products.




DIY skincare products



I think there are already emerging brands that offer the opportunities to DIY their own skincare. However, I am not sure about the choice because from what I see, choice is still limited to few ingredients and skin type. Most of the ingredients are using essential oil which not everyone are suited to. However, some will opt to DIY their own because it doesn’t contain any preservatives or more ‘natural’.


The only thing I don’t suggest one to DIY their own will probably be sunscreen and serum. Those need to be made by professional in a secure laboratory to ensure their potency.




DIY cosmetics /recycle

Banila Co. VV Bouncing Cushion (SPF50+ PA+++)







Currently there are also bloggers that shows how to recycle makeup products into something else. I commonly saw the eye shadows and lipstick recycle into blusher, cc blusher cushion and also shadow sticks. I think the common one is to recycle your eyeshadow into nail polish.


I like the ability to make your own bb/cc cushion. You can actually mix up endless of products but since it is currently new and we have lacked of chemistry knowledge, then we are not sure of what will happen to the product on our skin in long run. One thing for sure, it might be cheaper than buying the readymade bb/cc cushion since we can just use our foundation or bb creams and turn them into cc cushion.


Again DIY products usually don’t last long as those made in the sterile environment of the laboratories. Still you can make use of those products that you do not use into something that you can use right?



Skincare products

Secret Key Starting Treatment Essence


I wouldn’t say that Korean brands has all their skincare in ‘organic’ form but most of the brands try to make their skincare products safe from harmful ingredients. So, do read the ingredients up if you are particular about free from paraben, synthetic ingredients or dye.  Fermented products are still in trend and more natural products will be be included in their skincare products.




Famous skincare products and cosmetics that are currently in trend for 2015.


Most of the products became famous after appearing in the Beauty shows

Berrisom Animal masks
Animal masks

Animal masks-there are many brands now that came up with fun looking animal mask and also there is some geisha looking mask. It started in Japan I think.


Elisha Horse oil
Horse oil

Horse oil-this ingredients came out for it moisturizing properties and even many celebrities were using it. It is mainly for dry skin type so I avoid this.


I'm from Honey mask
Honey mask
Honey-honey trend just make its come back in form of the I’m from honey mask which quickly becomes loved by Korean. It is a mask for every type of skin.


Donkey milk
Donkey milk toner

Donkey milk-this one came out as one of the anti ageing skincare products in sleeping pack. Not sure how it will work



Gold mask- this is a new trend of applying the gold mask on the face which turns rubbery after that. There are few brands that currently make this mask but I am not sure on how famous it is compared to the honey mask.  Many said that their face look so glowing after using gold mask.


Lip tint pack
Lip tint pack

Berrisom Lip tint pack-this is a pack where it is like a tattoo for the whole day.


24hours makeup-2015 is about producing cosmetics that can last the whole day without clogging or disappearing after few hours. These products are tattoo which doesn't disappeared after just one application.  There is the lip tint, eyeliner and eyebrow.



Cushion makeup-here come the cushion blusher and cushion eyeliner after the cushion swept the world beauty cosmetics.


Skinfood pore fit cushion bottle
Skinfood pore fit cushion bottle

Cooling products- Skinfood pore fit cushion bottle is a cooling cushion in form of a bottle that you shakes vigorously. It really cool down the skin for a smaller looking pore. I saw many people were already asking for it here but the products haven't reach my country yet. The coverage is light to medium.
The Face Shop Natural Sun Ice Air Puff Sun
The Face Shop Natural Sun Ice Air Puff Sun

The Face Shop Natural Sun Ice Air Puff Sun and O HUI’s Sun Science Moisture Cooling Sunblock are sunscreen that comes in form of a bottle for cooling session too. It is not a mist.

COSRX Apple Zone Power Patch
COSRX Apple Zone Power Patch

Shara Shara Baby Foot Peeling Mask (40ml)
Shara Shara Baby Foot Peeling Mask (40ml)


Patches- you name it, the Korean have it for whatever patches that you need. Be it for butterfly zone on the face, the apple zone, the legs, arms, waist,lips, eyes or even for the neck. These patches are for variety of reasons and because of the convenience.



Let me know if there are trends that I have probably forget to mention here.

Have you tried any of the beauty trend or is any of the trend of interest to you?



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I do not own some of the photos here. I have linked the photos to the website where I have taken the photos.

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Monday, May 4, 2015

SKINCARE VIEWS ON THEFACESHOP TOP MUST TRY PRODUCTS

THEFACESHOP TOP 10 PRODUCT'S SAMPLES
THEFACESHOP TOP 10 PRODUCT'S SAMPLES


THE FACESHOP is one of the renowned Korean roadshop cosmetics products. So, here is their top must try product from THEFACESHOP.  The list does not have any order.  I have tried the chia seed range and they are not bad for moisture =) .

1. Herb Day 356 Cleansing Foam

2. SMIM Radiating Moisturizing Essence

3. Ardainte Eco Therapy Crystal Water Super Gel

4. Clean Face Acne Solution Foam Cleansing

5. Face It Power Perfection Bb Cream SPF37 PA++

6. Face It Aura Color Control Cream Spf30 PA++

7. Face It Smart Capsule CC Cream Spf40 PA++

8. Chia Seed Moisture Holding Seed Cream

9. Chia Seed Sebum Control Moisture Cream



For more information, please visit THEFACESHOP Malaysia official website.  I got these samples from my haul and these are not sponsored products.

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Tuesday, April 21, 2015

NEWS: THE LAUNCH OF A FREE BEAUTY SAMPLES WEBSITE MUFFIN.MY

Do you love a free website that you can redeem beauty products from writing reviews?  We finally have one in Malaysia now after waiting for so many years!  You can check my review HERE




NEWS: THE LAUNCH OF A FREE BEAUTY SAMPLES WEBSITE MUFFIN.MY




Muffin.my is officially launched! Introducing you Muffin.my, the first unbiased beauty review community in Malaysia, where we encourage members to share their beauty

experiences by writing reviews and earn points. From the points that they earned, they can redeem beauty products from our redemption catalog. Having more than 500 brands and 23,000 products in product library, Muffin.my connects beauty users with brands and products.



The Founder

The founder of Muffin.my, Ms Florence Chee shared h er story of the start up of the beauty community website. “Back in 2011, I was pursuing my professional degree in Manchester United. I was searching for beauty product review online and I found there was great information and reviews being shared in one of the top beauty review websites in the states, but I couldn’t find such website back in Malaysia. This is where I want to set up a one stop beauty review community in Malaysia,” she explained.

With a team of energetic and motivated staff (1 founder, 1 developer, 1 designer, 2 web administrator, & 1 PR manager), Florence tends to hand out to those who are in passion in beauty, skincare, and makeup products, to meet all their honest reviews on the products they are using. Florence described Muffin.my as a similar version of TripAdvisor website, but with more interactive elements. “We ensure all reviews are genuine and unbiased to ensure quality inspections,” explained Florence. After working in a web consulting firm for a year, she realized that working life isn’t her real goal. “Just as what Steve Jobs quoted “the only way to do great work is to love what you do”. I want to make my dream come true, and my dream is to create the largest beauty review

community.” “A lot of people asked me why use ‘muffin’ word for my website. I wanted to create a simple name where people will remember the websiteeasily. The word ‘muffin’ just popped out in my mind and the next day, I tried to register the domain, and volla, it is valid! So immediately, I registered my website www.muffin.my . However, many people thought that we are selling muffins!” laughed Florence. With 6 years of experience in internet retailing and marketing, Florence hopes that Muffin.my will reach

100,000 members in 1 year time. Currently, 92% of our members are women; with most of them are 19-29 years old.

Skin care was one of the most dynamic categories in Malaysian beauty and personal care, and with RM1.6 billion being spent annually by Malaysia, the vision to be one of the largest www.muffin.my



.

Future Plan


Our next step is to create a mobile-friendly app version, to allow people access to our website easily at anytime, anywhere. Our future plan is to create beauty forum, help beauty merchants to conduct online surveys or marketing research, mystery shoppers and who knows? Maybe we will sell beauty products in the future!






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Tuesday, December 23, 2014

MAKEUP TUTORIAL ON COLLECTION COSMETICS LOOKBOOK ROCKER CHIC

Sometimes we just want to look different from our daily makeup.  Why not try the "Rocker Chic' makeup for a change?

So here is the products from the Collection Cosmetics Lookbook .

 TUTORIAL ON COLLECTION COSMETICS LOOKBOOK ROCKER CHIC


COLLECTION COSMETICS SMOKEY EYES PALETTE
COLLECTION COSMETICS DOES IT ALL MASCARA
COLLECTION COSMETICS EXTREME 24HOUR FELT TIP LINER
COLLECTION COSMETICS LASTING COLOUR LIPSTICK IN PASSIONFRUIT



You can just use any foundation or just concealer on your face since the focus for this makeup is to drawn people to your eyes area.  Rocker Chic mainly has a strong eyes so everything else is much tone down.

Here is just my interpretation on rocker chic.

COLLECTION COSMETICS LOOKBOOK ROCKER CHIC

1. Apply their eyeshadows.  Blend the medium colour, blend dark shades at the outer corner to centre.Highlight with light shades.  Apply cream at the corner.  I am using all the shades from the top of the palette.
2. Apply their eyeliner into cat eye mode.
3. Apply mascara. wiggle it at the bottom of the lash for a fuller eyelashes.
4. Lastly, lipstick.


MAKEUP TUTORIAL ON COLLECTION COSMETICS LOOKBOOK ROCKER CHIC


For a street look, use some chunky accessories, T-shirt and jeans.







Products retails at
COLLECTION COSMETICS SMOKEY EYES PALETTE RM 33.90
COLLECTION COSMETICS DOES IT ALL MASCARA RM29.90
COLLECTION COSMETICS EXTREME 24HOUR FELT TIP LINER RM 24.90
COLLECTION COSMETICS LASTING COLOUR LIPSTICK IN PASSIONFRUIT RM25.90


Products are available at selected Watsons(Midvalley), fashion label F block stores in Sunway Giza Mall, Setia Puchong, Farenheit 88, Cheras Leisure Mall, Bandar Baru Sri Petaling, Kuchai Lama and Bangsar Baru.

For more information, exciting news and update from Collection Cosmetics Malaysia, go to Collection Cosmetics websiteFacebook and Collection Instagram


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Thursday, December 11, 2014

COLLECTION COSMETICS LOOKBOOK SHOWCASE


COLLECTION  COSMETICS LOOKBOOK SHOWCASE



Stuck in a beauty rut and want to change your look?

Check out COLLECTION Cosmetics very own fashion LookBook featuring four dazzling makeup looks such as Candy Crush, Gorgeously Sweet, Rocker Chic and Glamour Glitz to get instant inspiration for EVERYDAY GLAMOUR.

Makeup and fashion go hand in hand. Collection Cosmetics, a Uk based brands asked its Malaysian Facebook fans to showcase in its LookBook contest which ran from 24th September 2014 to 22nd October 2014.

The contest ended with the unveiling of fashion look book featuring brand ambassador Nelydia Senrose and four fashionista winner.

According to Alison Tai, Brand Manager of Collection, Asia Pacific “ The Collection LookBook Contest was designed to encourage youthful women to express creativity through their outfits while bringing out the best of Collection’s wide array of colours.”



Each of the contest winners won by uploading in the most stylish looks showcasing creative mix and match skills and makeup looks according to the contest weekly theme: Candy Crush, Gorgeously Sweet, Glamour Glitz and Rocker Chic. Besides, winning RM800 worth of makeup products by Collection Cosmetics and wardrobe by F Block Boutique Stores, a Xiaomi Mi3 smarthphone worth Rm800, opportunity to be featured in a fashion look book, the four contest winners also got to attend the Collection Lookbook party where they rubbed shoulders as well as shared fashion and beauty tips with popular actress as well as Collection brand’ ambassador Nelydia Senrose.



The Four winners, Shazleen binti Abdul Jabar (week 1:Candy Crush), Erra Afifa binti Ali (Week 2:Gorgerously Sweet), Amelia Chiang Kar Mun (Week 3:Glamour Glitz) and Moo Ee Fern ( Week 4: Rocker Chic)

COLLECTION  COSMETICS LOOKBOOK SHOWCASE


If you love dressing up, you are in luck as Collection Malaysia Facebook fans who purchase RM50 or more of Collection Cosmetics products in selected Watsons stores of F Block stores will get a special print of the Collection LookBook, which features the exclusive make up tutorials photo shoot of the four fashionista winners and brand ambassador Nelydia Senrose.


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Saturday, October 4, 2014

REVIEW ON CREMORLAB HYDRATING KIT


Cremorlab is a Korean brand that is very famous for their smooth pudding moisturiser and also their Cremor Mineral Essence which makes your skin bouncy and hydrated.  Cremorlab is available at Muse by Watsons.  It is one of the famous products known for hydration and soft smooth skin.



Cremorlab key ingredient in the skincare is T.E.N. or thermal water from Geumjin. The hot spring water there is very rich in minerals which are amazing for a flawless skin.

Lets get to know two of their most products before I show you the results of using the hydrating kit.


T.E.N. Cremor Mineral Treatment Essence
moisturizing , refreshing, anti- wrinkle & whitening, Pore tightening
270ml-9.12fl.oz.


Toner + Lotion + Essence  =  One Step Total Solution
üWith organic mineral, T.E.N. Cremor Total Treatment Essence minimizes pores.
üTechnical R&D Coorperation: The institute of Hydro therapy The Catholic University of Korea
ü10 nanoparticle of T.E.N. maximizes percolation rate into the skin so its efficiancy permeates into the skin.
üskin's surface-smoothing, softening and refreshing.
ü
One-step solution for younger skin. Mineral fermented treatment
 
Mineral total moisture essence contains T.E.N., formulated through collaborative research with Catholic Medical School in Korea, and it is paraben free, artificial color free, fragrance free and denatured alcohol free. It is a one-step solution that contains natural minerals to take care the optimum moisture balance and natural fermented components with high skin compatibility that provides ample moisture and also takes care of wrinkles&whitening, skin resilience, texture and pore. It will help you to find your original radiant skin back.
How to Use
Soak a cotton pad and gently smooth onto your face for 1 minute. Turn the cotton pad around and gently pat onto your face and neck for another minute. Apply every morning and night after cleansing and toning.




T.E.N. Cremor for Face Fresh Water Gel
highly effective hydrating,  soothing & smoothing
for all skin types
100ml – 3.38 FL.OZ.


As a paraben free, fragrance free, artificial color-free and mineral oil-free formula, it hydrates, soothes, and invigorates the skin by building a layer of moisture protection that keeps skin supple. It contains natural Bulgarian rose oil, known as the queen of all essential oils, to provide soothing qualities.

Ingredients
ü Bulgarian rose oil
ü HamamelisVirginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Glycerin : Moisturizing
ü Vegetable extracts : Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hordeum
    Vulgare Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, ChamomillaRecutita (Matricaria)
    Flower Extract

Usage instructions


Apply over the face and neck every morning and night after using toner and eye cream.





 CREMORLAB HYDRATING KIT
This is the deluxe size hydrating kit
It comes in a box.

 CREMORLAB HYDRATING KIT
the back of the kit
It is written with the details of the products in Hangul and also in English.  The kit contains deluxe products from 15ml to 5ml so it lasted about a week on me.

The hydrating kit-from the left mineral treatment essence,  fresh water gel, sun protection (sunscreen) and skin tone up cc cream

mineral treatment essence,  fresh water gel, sun protection (sunscreen) and skin tone up cc cream
1.mineral treatment essence 
2  fresh water gel
3.sun protection (sunscreen)
4. skin tone up cc cream

Even the deluxe size products are just so cute and pretty!  It is just like mini size of the work of art!

CREMORLAB HYDRATING KIT fresh water gel
fresh water gel

CREMORLAB HYDRATING KIT
fresh water gel


The mineral treatment essence is made from fermented water but there is no fishy smell.  It smell something like mineral water ( almost no smell at all).  The skin feels really hydrated and soft after using it and followed up with the fresh water gel.

The fresh water gel has a very light rose smell to it. The texture is so light, soft and has a cooling feeling.  I like that it is also soothing.  The gel texture is really nice and absorbs into the skin fast leaving no trace.

CREMORLAB The Sun protection
CREMORLAB Sun protection
 The Sun protection is actually the sunscreen and it is good that it has high SPF and the texture is sure light and hydrating.  Those who find sunscreen drying could try this as it is hydrating to the skin and it does not leave any white cast on the face which I like.  The sun protection literary turned transparent and it leaves a very subtle sheen.


CREMORLAB CC cream
CREMORLAB CC cream

CC cream is a In-thing now after BB cream since it helps to moisturise the skin and CC cream contains more moisture than BB cream.  Don't be shocked with the white cream and there is a capsule where it will turn into your skin colour after applying.  For a dewy skin, try their CC cream which has light coverage.  It will brighten and leaves a dewy look.  Both the CC cream and sun protection has a nice smell of powdery flowers.


Overall, I think the treatment essence and fresh water gel are worth to get considering that it is very affordable and could rival some high end brands.  If you love Korean cosmetics products, their Cremor treatment essence is a must to try.

You could get Cremorlab from Muse by Watson at Sunway Pyramid.

MUSE BY WATSON



Cremorlab Mineral Treatment Essence, 270ml, RM129
Cremorlab Fresh Water Gel, 100ml, RM119

Products retails in between RM69- RM169.  For more information, please visit MUSE by Watson facebook and Cremorlab website. Samples deluxe kit are provided by Muse Watson. However, the opinions expressed here are my own and honest as always.

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Monday, September 15, 2014

MAKE UP TIPS-HOW TO GET A SOPHISTICATED LOOK

Make Up is the tool women use in order to prep up their look every time they are going out. Make up allows women to feel confident and it is a secret kit for them to cover any unwanted spots or pimple before stepping out of the house. Another benefit of make up is that it allows women to change up their look from naturally blushed to super cute to dramatically sexy. Going for sexy look is not that easy as there are certain steps of make up tricks which women have follow.

The first one to create a sexy look is to target the eyes. Women could start exploring the multiple colours in the eyeshadow pallete and experiment a smokey eye look. 

1. The first step to get a sexy smokey eye look is by wedging black creamy eyeliner into the upper and lower lashes of your eyes. 

2. Then, soften it up by rubbing it in gently and layer a black coloured eyeshadow on top. 

3. After that, apply a shimmery grey eyeshadow colour on the upper lids and blend it together. 






Once you are with the eyes, let move to lips that look supple and moisturize naturally. Women should never look down upon the nude natural lip look as it looks sexier then you could ever think of. To get a natural moisturize lip is easy! 

1. First, apply some lip balm onto your lips to avoid dry cracked lips and then select a lipstick colour which matches your natural lip tone. 
2. Browse through the lipstick colour shade selection and choose the perfect one for you. 
3. After all that is done, top your lip with another layer of lip balm or add some shine with lip gloss. 





Other than that, having a blushed cheek will definitely make you look adorable and fresh. As different women have different skin tone colour, choose a blusher which is suitable for you. For the fair skin tone ladies, a pink colour blusher will be perfect for you to show off your sweetness. While the olive and darker skin tone ladies, could opt for a golden or copper coloured blusher. 

1. Apply it on your cheekbones and swab it in the corner of your eyes and tip of your nose for a naturally blushed look. 


2. For women who can’t wait to try out these simple tips, check out ZALORA as it offers customers with a wide range of cosmetic products online. Purchase new make up products and start creating your feminine look. 


Sunday, August 10, 2014

MAKEUP: KOREAN NUDE GLOWY MAKEUP&GRADIENT LIPS 2014

Natural makeup is such a huge thing these days and not everyone can go out with smokey eyes on daily basis especially in Malaysia.  So, I think many Malaysian find natural makeup one of their favourite looks.  With the extreme hot and humid weather, I find most of my makeup will melt down even before the end of the day.  Therefore, I do change a little of the normal makeup that the Korean do.

Basically, their usual consist of drawing the eyebrow straight with eyebrow mascara, cc cream, cc cushion, lip tint&peach blusher.  They do not use powder as it will take away the 'glow'.

As for me, this is how I normally do my makeup for a natural look.  Actually no one notices anything on the days I don't even makeup.  So, it is like makeup but no makeup.  Oh, gosh.  What am I talking about?





MAKEUP: KOREAN NUDE GLOWY MAKEUP&GRADIENT LIPS 2014
1.  Just fill in the spares very lightly to balance the eyebrow for a straight eyebrow.  No obvious changes to the eyebrow.Do not need to draw too thick or too dark.  Korean eyebrows look natural.






MAKEUP: KOREAN NUDE GLOWY MAKEUP&GRADIENT LIPS 2014
2.  Mix the bb&cc cream.  Apply the mixture on the face with a rubbery kind of puff.  Pat it on the face.
3.  The apply a little CC cream/CC cushion on the parts that you want to highlight such a cheek bone and forehead.


MAKEUP: KOREAN NUDE GLOWY MAKEUP&GRADIENT LIPS 2014
4.  Apply liptint using the gradient lip style. Use lip concealer after applying the lip tint.

MAKEUP: KOREAN NUDE GLOWY MAKEUP&GRADIENT LIPS 2014
No touch up. Does it look natural? Oh and sorry, I forgot mascara or fake eyelashes.
MAKEUP: KOREAN NUDE GLOWY MAKEUP&GRADIENT LIPS 2014
Sorry look angry here but the gradient lips look more obvious here.

MAKEUP: KOREAN NUDE GLOWY MAKEUP&GRADIENT LIPS 2014




So, here is it =),  I don't apply a lot of bb cream unless you are using those water resistance or waterproof type or else it would all melt few hours later and mix with the oil and cause skin trouble later.  In the room itself is 31 Celsius.
For those working in aircon room-use cc cream or CC cushion since it contain more moisture than BB cream.



You do not have to use all the products I list here as it is just suggestion.

Here is the list of product use:
1. ZA Eyebrow pencil / clear eyebrow mascara /brow shadow. Go for your natural hair colour.
2. LC derma CC cream (get one that is water resistance)
3. Tony Molly BB cream (again get one that is water resistance)
4. light coral blusher or very light pink (MAC blusher- azalea in the afternoon) ( you could use none as well)
5. liptint in orange or pink (I used Elianto lip colour, lipstick mix with lipbalm)
6. Brown eyeliner (optional)

Tips&tricks
1. I mix the bb cream with cc cream for a healthy glow look and for enough coverage.  My ratio is about 2:1     .  If your skin do not have any skin problem to cover or have dry skin, then just use cc cream or cc    cushion.
2. Korean generally use cc cream that is one tone lighter than their natural skin colour for a fairer &brighter looking effect.  If you find that is just too 'white' &unnatural , then mix it with bb cream or foundation. You could skip it if you have flawless skin.
3. I use a rubbery kind of puff to just pat the mixture of cc&BB cream onto my face for even coverage.
4.  Highlight is done in a very subtle way with just using cc cream or cc cushion. (reason for the 'light' colour)
5. No bronzer or shimmery makeup products.
6. You could use clear mascara and only apply the fake eyelashes(cut them into few pieces) at outer corner of the eyes.



Ps: This year makeup focus more on the lips instead of on eyes.  So, go for orange or pink lips with gradient effects =)  .


This is not a sponsored review. The opinions expressed here are my own and honest as always.

Have a great day =)