Missha M Perfect Cover BB Cream No.27 REVIEW

During Memorial Weekend, Missha had a 30% off discount for everything on the website so I made up my mind to finally get a bb cream. I always wanted this bb cream but if I bought it here in NYC then it would be around $30-32 which is more expensive. Missha's bb cream is one of the most famous ones out there but unfortunately they didn't come out with a color suitable for me until last summer which was No. 27.

*Reminder: Missha always has a 40% sale at least three or four times a year so if you can catch it, the BB cream will be on sale for $21. 

First impression:
- sanitary (pump tube)
- big tube, alot of product
- thick consistency
- color was tad bit too light
- very yellow toned
- easy to blend

Pros:
- medium to full coverage for my acne scars
- no cakey-ness despite the coverage level
- less is more :D
- pump tube= sanitary
- can control amount pumped out
- natural/ dewy finish

Cons:
- color was a bit too light (need to mix with a little foundation) <-- next shade up #31 is way too orangey and oxidizes too much
- emphasizes some dry spots if you put too much
- cap gets dirty easily
- oxidizes ALOT to a orange tone

How I Apply?
- Apply sunblock and moisturizer all over face
- Pump 1/2-1 pump onto back of hand and mix in a pea size of my darker foundation (since       the color isn't a exact match
- Dot the foundation all over face focusing on problematic areas
- Warm the B.B Cream with all four fingers together and begin to pat the product into the until absorbed (AVOID RUBBING to prevent it from looking unnatural and remember to blend into hairline and neck!!!)
- Set with Physicians Formuls Mineral Wear Talc-Free SPF 30 Powder
- Dust some Rimmel Stay Matte powder lightly over the T-Zone (my skin is an oil slick by mid-day)

With Flash, left is swatch, right is blended out

No flash, swatches 15 mins later

With flash, swatches 15 mins later

No Flash, swatches 15 mins later

Description (Online):
Blemish Balm, also called BB Cream, is known to have been formulated as an after-treatment cream to help patients who have gone through laser skin surgery to soothe and regenerate the skin.

The M Perfect Cover BB Cream gives an even and natural-looking coverage with the soothing, moisturising properties of a cream. It is suitable for all skin types including acne-prone skin, and can be used as a makeup base or foundation. 

(On the Box): Missha M Perfect Cover B.B cream offers a novel skincare concept with B.B cream, which lightens skin tone by healing visible winkles and blemishes with excellent skin cover ability, and prevents skin aging through effective whitening and anti-wrinkle properties.

Claims (on the box):
It is a multi-function BB Cream with effect of UV blocking, Whitening, and Wrinkle Care, creating perfect cover makeup.

The M Perfect Cover BB Cream makes your skin tone clean and chic by concealing blemishes with excellent skin coverage. It is a multi-functional makeup cream with clocking UV rays, whitening and wrinkle care effects and simplifies makeup formalities. its moisturized application with W/S texture makes sleek skin tone while supplying moisture and nutrition at the same time.  

Ingredients:
Water(Aqua), Cyclomethicone, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Zinc Oxide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Mineral Oil, Phenyl Trimethicone, Talc, Arbutin, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Dimethicone, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Squalane, Adenosine, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Polyethylene, Beeswax(Cera Alba), Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Caviar Extract, Algae Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Fagus Sylvatica Bud Extract, Ceramide 3, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Chloride, Fragrance(Parfum), Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Benzyl Salicylate, Hydroxycitronellal, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Citronellol
MAY CONTAIN[+/-; Titanium Dioxide(CI 77891), Iron Oxides(CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499)]

Color: yellow toned and oxidizes to slightly orangey.
Oil control: horrible! I was oily within the hour because the foundation itself is already very oily and dewy to begin with. 
Staying power: Rubs off like nobody's business and gets cakey after a couple of hours and even faster in hot weather. 
Water test: does not easily wash off with water because of the oily base
Sweat power: starts to get a bit cakey around the cheeks and appears a bit powdery over time. Sweating around the forehead and hairline starts to fade it away. It doesn't do very well when its hot outside. 

Color selections:  #13 (white), 21 (pink-grey), 23 (pink grey), 27 (yellow), 31 (orange)

Availability: @ Missha Website, Ebay, and certain Asian Beauty stores
Price: $29.99 (on the website), $30-35 (in stores), and $15-25 (on Ebay)
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 

Conclusion: This is the second BB cream I've tried so far and I am so disappointed. First of all, the color for the BB cream oxidizes from a yellow tone to an orange tone. Second, the oil control and lasting power of the BB cream is very poor. Third, I positive that this BB cream makes me break out in little bumps around my face because it contains mineral oil which everyone should beware of if you tend to break out from it. So far I'm not happy at all with this BB cream and I won't use it again so big bummer there. BUT just because I hate it doesn't mean its a bad product its just that my skin is abnormally OILY AND ACNE PRONE so if you have dry to normal skin then go for it! 

Rating: 2 out of 5 stars

Thanks for reading this review and if you have any comments or questions just let me know below!

Physicians Formula- Mineral Wear® Talc-Free Mineral Airbrushing Pressed Powder SPF 30 (Translucent)

When Ulta had their 40% off revlon, almay,physician formula and nyx sale I went to have a look and found this baby with a rip off sticker for "$3 off". I remember saaammage raving about how great this powder was so I wanted to give it a try. For those who want to give this a try CVS is currently having a sale, buy an non-clearance item and get $15 extrabucks back and also many people have seen a $12 off PH product in the coupon center on their card. 


Buy the powder for $13.49 (price varies) -$12 (coupon)= $1.49+tax and $15 extrabucks. 


First impressions:
- bulky packaging
- nice mirror on the bottom
- feels very thick and powdery
- has tiny shimmers in it, when applied it leaves a slight sheen (almost like a highlighter)
- comes with soft brush but can't be used
- SPF 30?!?!?!


Pros:
- does not leave my makeup completely matte
- sunscreen included (spf 30)


Cons:
- bulky package
- may not look flattering for people in pictures who are oily because of the little shimmers.
- no extra coverage
- only 3 shades (translucent, creamy natural, beige)<--- most of the shades are rather pale


Claims:

Ultra-fine mineral powder delivers impeccable coverage for a flawless airbrushed finish.

Visibly reduces the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, pores and sun damage.

Hypoallergenic. Fragrance free. Paraben free. Non-Comedogenic. Dermatologist approved.

Conclusion: I personally don't mind the sheen the powder gives when applied because it doesn't make my makeup look matte and unnatural but it can get a little powdery around the T-Zone. I find that this powder is true to its word it is translucent and does not add any color to my makeup unlike other translucent powders that add a white-ish layer on top. It also feels light enough to let my skin breath and make believe like I have no makeup on. Although, this powder is great anyone who would like a little extra coverage and purchases the other two would have a harder time using it because the other two colors are more for fair to medium skins. 


Rating: 4 out of 5


*Did this product live up to your expectations? What did you like or dislike about this product? Please leave a comment below telling me your opinions.

Almay TLC (Truly Lasting Color) Foundation spf 15

Recently, Ulta had a 40% off sale on most almay, revlon and nyx products so I decided to go take a look with my friends since she had a 20% off coupon that was mailed to her. I was looking for a nice foundation and I had my eyes on the Almay Clear Complexion, hoping that it would help me clear up my acne while giving me good coverage. But unfortunately, they didn't have my color so I was forced to pick the Almay TLC foundation that did have my shade which was 280 Warm.


Claims: 

• Last up to 16 hours 
• Will not slip or rub off in heat 
• Contains Green tea, lemon extract and vitamin E to help protect and brighten the skin.
• Hypoallergenic (will not clog pores)
• Oil-free

My Opinions:

• AWESOME STAYING POWER
• waterproof and does not wash off with soap
• Light to Medium coverage 
• Clogs pores and made me break out
• Very thick consistency
• Turns orange when oxidized
• Hard to blend (worst than revlon colorstay)

Conclusion: 

      

     I've only tried this foundation for a few days and about 3-4 hours on each day and I have to say that I dislike this foundation very much!!! It has a very thick consistency for a foundation that only offers light to medium coverage that doesn't even cover my acne scars. The color is a bit too light for my skin and not to mention that it turns orange after drying. Although, I dislike this foundation I cannot believe how well this foundation stands with water and soap because IT DEFINITELY DOES NOT RUB OFF!!!

after the water is rubbed away by my fingers

after being washed with water and soap then dried

Retail: $12.99 (Price depends on what area you live in ;D)
Rating: 3 out of 5


So did this product also break you out when you tried it? Would you recommend this to your friend? Please tell in the comment section below whether you liked this product or not. ;D

Rich coenzyme Q10 gel eye mask

Price: $12 for pack of 5

Stores: Penguin Shop (Chinatown: 40 Elizabeth & Canal, opposite direction of Elizabeth center)- innermost store

First impressions:

- nicely sealed package

- shape fit for eyes

- fits rather large

- cool prickly sensation

- hard to differentiate left from right and which is the gel side

The first time I used it was the night I had bought it which was also the night before 2 final exams. Although, I failed to use it properly because I used the side with the film and not the gel. Though, the second time around when I used it I could feel the cool sensation and a prickly sensation as well throughout the 20 minutes. After using I noticed my eyes weren't as red and a lot tighter. The next morning my eyes were slightly less tired looking as well. One tip on using masks, try storing them in a zip-lock bag in the fridge so they don't spoil and also help reduce and redness or puffiness around the eyes. ;D

Tip: save the gel eye mask and rinse the case+ gel mask clean and store them in your fridge for a quick remedy for de-puffing your eyes in the morning. Its also works the same if u dampen a paper towel and put it in a plastic bag in your freezer <--- mentioned by bubzbeauty

Rating: 4 out 5 stars

Maybelline eye studio creme eyeshadow (neutral liasons)

I bought this on clearance a year ago and fell in love with it ever since... Back then I was always debating between this and the revlon creme shadows because the price were so similar and both of them had mixed reviews.

Left side: One swatch & Right side: One swatch blended out

First impressions:

- creamy consistency

- pigmented

- able to construct a neutral look

- creases <-- doesn't with primer

- okay staying power

- blends nicely

- can be layered

Pigmentation: Decent for the lighter peachy white shade and great for the other two even without primer. The peachy-gold shade and the brown are very opaque and not sheer at all compared to other creme shadows.


Staying Power: When worn alone they will not survive anymore than 1-2 hours and without eye shadow layered over them, they will crease and fade. BUT they can last the whole day if you prime the eyes and layer some eye shadow over it which is my favorite way of wearing them.

Conclusion:

This little palette has been a staple in my makeup.. Although, I don't use makeup very often and when I do I always find myself using these as my base eyeshadows. I usually put the light peach color in my inner 1/3 of my lid, the peachy gold on the rest 2/3 of lid, and the bronzey brown in my outer-v blending it into the peachy gold. Although, the creme eyeshadows alone create a great neutral look, I like to layer some eye shadow over them to make them stand out more.

Ratings: 4 out of 5

( I also tried the sapphire ice maybelline creme shadow trio... Didn't like it and won't use it anyway because the blue and the greys are more shimmery than pigmented and they go on very sheer.)

Ecotools 6-piece brush set

  So I recently bought this Ecotools 6-piece brush set on sale for $6.29 from my local duane reade. The original price was around $12.50 and it was marked down 51% and it was the last one so I HAD TO GRAB IT. This is the 3rd brush set I've ever gotten from Ecotools and from my past experience with Ecotools whether $6.29 or $12.50 they're still worth it!!!

Introduction to Ecotools?
  For those who dont know about Ecotools, this brand is known to be eco-friendly and great quality. From the plastic bag it comes in to the cotton/hemp brush roll to the brush ferrules and handles, they are all eco-friendly and recycled materials. Ecotools brushes are VERY soft and comparable to high end brushes like sigma or MAC.

Left to Right: eyelash/brown comb, eyeliner brush, flat eyeshadow brush, concealer brush, blush brush

Brush Set includes:
- Lash/Brow Groomer
- Eyeliner brush: Very thin and precise for gel-liner application, can also be used as a brow brush
- Flat Eye shading brush: Great for packing on eyeshadow and pigments without fallout
- Concealer brush: flat and tapered for applying concealer under the eyes or spot concealing
- Blush Brush: Applies blush with precision because the brush is fits right on the apples of your cheek
- Brush roll: had elastics to hold brushes in place, separate compartment w/ zipper for makeup, and can be rolled and secured ready for tavelling.

First Impressions:
- Soft brushes
- nicely sized brushes. handles
- Great brush roll that holds brushes in place AND has a compartment with a zipper for other brushes or makeup
 - can fit other brushes

Pros:
- travel friendly
- easy storage
- soft brushes

Cons:

Rating: 5 out of 5

[REVIEW] Revlon Custom Eyes Palette (020 Naturally Glamourous)

020 Naturally Glamorous

Another Review Yeayyyy!!!!

Revlon Custom Eyes palette could be found in any drugstore, prices range from $6-8 depending on where you are. This came out less than a year ago? When I bought it, I didn't like it that much, but recently I've been using it more often because I grew to love super shimmery neutral shades especially frosty/ shimmery champagne colors to highlight the inner corner.  This palette is awesome for traveling and beginners in makeup because you can create a simple yet nice looking neutral eye in less than 5 minutes. (You can even use your fingers which is what I do most of the time anyways)<--- hint: future tutorial coming?

    

Top: w/o primer   Bottom: with primer

The colors in my opinion are gorgeous, my absolute favorite is the 2nd and 4th color which are metallic colors. My least favorite is the black because its not as pigmented as I would want it to but I still use it to smudge out my eyeliner on my lower lash line sometimes. All in all, awesome neutral palette for its price ;)

Rating: 4 out 5

[REVIEW] Physicians Formula Eye Booster 2-in-1 Lash Boosting Eyeliner + Serum

Just as promised!! Review#1 coming at you ;) Have a wonderful Lunar New Year

  I recently went to my local Duane Reade and found this in the physicians formula display and it had one of those manufacturer coupons that you feel off on the product and it was a save $3 coupon so from $10.45 it was now $7.45 so I thought it was a steal and had to get it!!! I've heard good and bad reviews on it and felt iffy about buying this all along but for $7.45 I couldn't pass on it so I decided to buy it. 

Physicians Formula?

Physicians Formula is one of the more expensive brands in the drugstores where most of their makeup is natural and organic so that means free from talc, paraben and other harmful chemicals. Physicians Formula was all the hype when they came out with the set of three stackable gel eyeliners fit for your eye color.

First Impressions:

- hard to open pen eyeliner

- hard to close

- thin brush tip

- watery formula

TOP: thicker swatch with multiple layers  BOTTOM: thinner swatch with one layer, less opaque

LEFT: 2 layers of P.F.  RIGHT: 2 layers of L'oreal Lineur Intense Felt Tip Liquid Eyeliner in Carbon Black

Pros:

- precise thin lines

- fast efficient application

- travel friendly

- tight closure so it wont dry out quickly

Cons:

- watery formula

- one layer is too sheer

- ultra black is not black enough

- dries to a sticky finish

- cannot reapply after dried or it will rub off

- tip of brush takes time to get more product have to continuously shake the pen.

- IRRITATED MY EYES

I am extremely unsatisfied with my purchase. It did not live up to my expectations and it wasn't as great as what other people said it was. Overall, an okay eyeliner with a good brush tip and precise lines. I used it for a few hours for the last two days and it started irritating my eyes after I took it off. My eyes have been red and itchy ever since. I've heard people say it irritated their eyes so I guess its true then.... I will be returning this for a refund as soon as possible.

Rating: 2 out of 5