Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Lancome UV EXPERT GN-SHIELD BB Base SPF 50





This is my HG BB Base for several reasons:
1.       The SPF 50 provides the strongest protection against the harsh rays of the sun, so when I’m wearing this I don’t really worry about going out midday.
2.       The light tint is perfect for those days when I don’t wanna slather too much product on my face.
3.       It doesn’t feel greasy and doesn’t oil me up compared to the Lancome UV Expert DNA Shield SPF 50 that I used before.

For days when I want some luminosity, I mix a bit of my MAC Strobe Cream into this. The effect is dewy, luminous skin! The consistency is a bit on the watery side, much like any sunscreens. It is easy to blend, and though it may at first leave a grayish cast; I find that after a while, it blends with my skin tone. For light make-up days, I use only this and pat Clinique Stay-Matte Sheer Pressed Powder and I’m good to go. 

For days when I want fuller coverage, I use this under my Anna Sui Protective Powder Foundation or MAC Studio Fix Powder+Foundation. Since the formula is light, it doesn't feel heavy on my face even if I put on powder foundation on top. I usually do not use this BB Base under liquid foundation as I feel uncomfortable layering it with another liquid.


Has a bit of a greyish cast
Perfect for ladies who want high sun protection and a bit of coverage!
Available in 30ml tube
You can get this from any of the Lancome counters in Rustan's.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Kanebo Coffret D'or Haul

Bejeweled Compact Case, Silky Lasting Base UV, and Silk F Pact UV



Got my Coffret D'or loot! Can't wait to road test these!

Coffret D'or Silk F Pact UV (Long Keep)

What a pretty compact case!


Got this in OC-C Shade
Finally! Got my full-sized Coffret D'or Powder Foundation! Can't wait to try it out... As I have mentioned in my previous review, this powder foundation promises to be "the one." I have tried the generous sample I got a before, and I was very happy with the results! Now, I can't wait to try this full size! The sample I got was in a different shade though (OC-B); this full sized one is in OC-C. Coffret D'or foundations come in Ochre and Beige tones; the Ochre tones have a slightly pink tinge while the Beige tones have, well, beige tinge...
Will update this post after a few weeks of use :-)