", it got me thinking about the number of products that I use usually on my face from the start of the day to night fall.....
Wednesday, April 21, 2010Y
Current Base MU Routine
I frequently change my base makeup routine as I try to mix and match and come up with the best combination to suit my (very troublesome) skin.
I say that my skin type is troublesome because I have sensitive, acne-prone, dehydrated, combination skin. I cannot use formulas that are too rich or too hydrating as it will cause my skin become an oil mine and I will also breakout. But I also cannot use oil-control products as it will further dehydrate my skin and my U-zone (the cheeks and chin area) to look dry and flaky. Sometimes but quite rarely, certain ingredients also cause my skin to itch and/or become red and flaky.
I have sort of found the best concoction that suits my current skin condition/needs.
- IPKN Fresh Apple Sunblock SPF 50 PA+++
- Laneige Makeup Primer Sebum Control
- Too Zone Brightener
- RMK Liquid Foundation in shade #102
- RMK Super Basic Concealer Pact in shade #01
- MAC Prep+Prime Transparent Finishing Powder
The above is the sequence I use the products.
Technically, sunblock is a skin care item not base makeup, but for this post, I just want to write about the stuffs I use after my moisturiser, so I label them as "Base Makeup".
I do feel that the IPKN sunblock does provide some form of oil-control but doesn't dry my skin out and best of all, it does not feel greasy or heavy! Its a cream sunblock but the formula is not thick, and it turns sort of watery when massaged into the skin. I really like this sunblock a lot! Thinking of repurchasing it once I finish this tube.
Together with the other base products used , I get a dewy, bright but not greasy finish. I get some oil-control and yet my face does not get very dehydrated, but of course, the skin care products used before application of makeup also plays an important part in holding the makeup up. With this combination, I only need to blot about 4 hours later and my foundation can last more than 8 hours on a good day.
Not sure if I mentioned this in my other post, but I really really like the Too Zone Brightener a lot! It is a liquid highlighter and it really helps to brighten up my face! I use it after primer but before my liquid foundation on my T-zone, under eye area, top of my cheekbones and on my temples.
I do realise that when I remember to use this liquid highlighter, my skin looks so much fresher and less haggard. I am sure other liquid highlighters will have the same effect, but I like this better because it in in a pen form and comes with a brush attached.
Labels: Base Make Up, IPKN, MAC, Makeup Routine, RMK
10:25:00 pm.
Random: Cleansers Samples
Another totally random (but beauty related) thing I would like to share...
While I was tidying and organising my overflowing beauty drawer (its a drawer filled with unused skin care products), I found that I have a lot of samples that are facial cleansers and makeup removers.
I have put them all in a bag so that in the future, whenever I need a cleanser or makeup remover, I can simply reach for this bag.
(front view)
(back view)
(top view)
That's quite a lot isn't it? Frankly, I was also surprised at the sheer quantity myself! All these will be able to sustain me for quite some time! Lolx~!
Labels: Cleansers, Others, Ramblings, Samples
9:21:00 pm.
What if… you could only keep ten beauty products from your stash?
This morning when I was reading
Temptalia, I saw an interesting topic
"What if… you could only keep ten beauty products from your stash?" Now that's a tough one...
I have a modestly-sized stash of beauty arsenal and I have quite a few favourites, so picking only 10 of them requires some thinking...
My choice of 10 (essential) products will include:-
- Kanebo Blanchir Clear Conditioner
- Clamia Natural Oatmeal Cleansing Tissue
- Clarins Eye Contour Gel
- Clarins White Plus HP Repairing Whitening Night Cream
- Avene Cleanance K
- MAC Fix+
- Too Zone Brightener
- RMK Liquid Foundation
- RMK Super Basic Concealer Pact
- MAC Prep+Prime Transparent Finishing Powder
However, I don't think I can ever just survive with just these 10 products... Just skincare alone, I already use more than 10 different products on a daily basis (different products for day and night)..
And usually, for my base makeup alone, I already use like 6 items (primer, liquid highlight, liquid foundation, concealer, loose powder and powder highlight)!! And for point makeup maybe add another 6 more items!
What about you? What are the ten beauty products you will choose?
Labels: Others, Ramblings
10:27:00 am.
Random : My Little Zoo
Bought a new luggage yesterday and as a jest, I put my stuffed toys in it. I thought they looked kinda of cute so, here's it!
They are my little zoo, consisting of a gaint of a dog, a brown bear (my favourite!), giraffe, elephant, a tiny tiger and a white rabbit! They reside in a corner of my bed, I actually have quite a few more stuffed toys kept in a Toyogo box (there isn't enough space on my bed), but didn't take them out.
My new (not but the newest) zoo member, got it only a few days ago. Isn't it sweet?! I named it Pinky! Lolx~
Labels: Ramblings, Stuffed Toy
8:57:00 am.
Thursday, April 15, 2010Y
Review: RMK Super Basic Concealer Pact
A short review on RMK Super Basic Concealer Pact :)
Its available in 2 shades, #01 and #02 and have SPF 28PA++. Each pact comes with 2 shades of cream concealer, a powder and 2 brushes. The shade I gotten is #01.
The RMK SA told me to blend the 2 shades together to match my skin tone however, I find that the colour of the lighter shade matches my eye area (I use it on both my upper and lower eye area) while the darker shade matches the colour on my face.
Pros: Easy to blend and the colour match is pretty good. Concealing power is quite good, it does fade a little during the day but I supposed that is normal, lasting powder is pretty decent.
I like how the lighter shade helps to conceal my dark circles and also how it brightens my eye area. Concealer does not sink into my facial lines. The translucent powder is really light and non-drying. The pact comes with a mirror and good quality brushes (1 for concealer, 1 for powder).
Cons: Despite it being a cream concealer, it is a bit hard and dry. Expensive, cost $85.
Labels: Base Make Up, Review, RMK
7:09:00 pm.
What I've Consumed
Another update on my previous "What I've Consumed" post. I have been very diligent in finish using stuffs from my current skin care/samples stash!
Here's what I have finished using (sorry no pics!):-
- Mamonde Happy & Smart Cleansing Tissues (80 sheets)
- Ettusais Medicated Acne Nighttime Defense (8g)
- ~H2O+ Face Oasis Hydrating Treatment 50ml
- Kanebo Blanchir Whitening Night Conditioner 40g
- Clarins White Plus HP Whitening Soft Aqua-Soft Milk 10ml
- Clarins White Plus HP Whitening Moisturising Day Emulsion 5ml
- Clarins White Plus HP Repairing Whitening Night Cream 4ml
- Clarins Pure and Radiant Mask 5ml
- Beauty Credit Keratin Shampoo 100ml
I am good ain't I?!
Labels: Others, Ramblings, Updates
7:36:00 pm.
Saturday, April 03, 2010Y
Items I am trying to resist
So far I've done a good job of resisting some expensive goodies that are available locally...
Lunasol Nature Color Eyes in 04 Nature Beige and 05 Nature Colorful
Lunasol Full Glamour Gloss N in 21 Soft Pink and maybe 17 Soft Coral too!
I have a Full Glamour Gloss in 06 (a gift from my BF) which I love very very much but sadly it had been discontinued.
SK-II Cellumination Essence
SK-II Cellumination Deep Surge
I hope I still can resist the temptation in the days to come! I need to save money to go for my overseas trip(s) in the later part of the year!!
Labels: Lemmings, Others, Ramblings
11:48:00 am.
