Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer

love it!

i love this product.. although i use the oil free version. its not very moisturising i would say, its best to put a moisturising serum or a moisturiser (mattifying if you're oily) beforehand. Plus there is spf 20! It covers flaws well, and has buildable coverage. There is no heavy makeup look to it, it does look natural and dewy. I normally put a powder over as well because i'm quite oily, but don't powder too much (or only in oily areas) if you still want to maintain a dewy glow. amazing product.. absolutely love it even though it does flake if you rub it too much.

November 26, 2018

St. Ives Fresh Skin Apricot Scrub

average scrub

its a very average scrub to me. very rough exfoliating "beads" and a little too overpowering smell. i have problematic skin so i do need a scrub with finer beads and more exfoliating action, i also prefer products with less scent as it is skin irritating. however, for the price, it does perform its basic function.

March 13, 2008

Make Up For Ever Super Matte Loose Powder

great for oily skin

this product is my staple!!! well.. if i use foundation that is. its soo finely milled and does a good job at mattifying. however i do get a little oily towards a few hours of wearing it, but to be honest, i kind of like it because it gives me a dewy look. i am very oily, so yes, this product does work and sets your makeup. good product for photography because it doesnt reflect the flash to give you that white pale look.

March 13, 2008

Pond's Cold Cream Cleanser

good for dry skin

this product is effective in removing makeup, but make sure you follow instructions! that is you must use a damp washcloth to take this product off. washing off with water would not help! i really like this product because it takes off my lancome waterproof mascara EASILY.. but its a little too rich for me. i have oily/dry flakey skin.. weird combination but its dry and flakey on the top. therefore when i use this product even after using the damp washcloth and a cleanser, i tend to get oil bumps under my skin. so please avoid if you're oily!

March 13, 2008

Biotherm Aquasource Ultra-Cool Hydrating Water-Gel

cool and refreshing

i have oily problem skin, however it is also dry and flakey on the outer layer. always remember that your skin will produce more sebum if it is not moisturised, so people with oily skin must moisturise! just make sure you pick up an oil free moisturiser such as this one to prevent skin clogging and break outs. i do love this moisturiser because it leaves your skin feeling soft and supple, has a nice smell to it and is quite refreshing. a tip would be to leave this moisturiser in the fridge and apply it cold! i would say this is highly suitable for young-ish skin.

March 13, 2008

Biotherm Source Therapie Perfecting and Correcting Eye Care

yummy smell

i love biotherm source therapie so i mite be incredibly biased to this product, but it does smell so good and feel pretty good as well. i'd say it moisturises the eye area nicely, however it is only for young skin and not meant to do much treatment in terms of fine lines etc.

March 13, 2008

Make Up For Ever Face & Body Liquid Makeup

my fav foundation

i have oily but dry flakey skin ( i get shiny fast), large pores and some pimples at times. essentially i have difficult skin, however this foundation is one of the best i've ever used , and i find that it leaves my skin looking pretty flawless in photos. This foundation is great for photoshoots (some foundations especially with spf are a big no no due to some mineral? contents which reflects the flash light leaving you looking WHITE). i apply this after primer, with a foundation brush, and complement this with make up forever's supermatt loose powder. i normally put highlights on my cheekbones because i hate looking too matt. however, because i'm oily i do get a little shiny after a while but i dont mind because i quite like the dewy look.

March 13, 2008

Mario Badescu Enzyme Cleansing Gel

good for sloughing off dead skin

i have oily but dry skin.. sounds complicated but basically the top layer tends to flake but i get shiny and oily fast. so as you can imagine, i have really difficult skin. this product really leaves my skin feeling clean, and i can actually see my skin looking slightly clearer if i consistently use this product (as it prevents the dead skin buildup), without drying out my skin. highly recomended. however i did feel the effect wearing out after time, i'm guessing my skin got a little too used to the product.

March 13, 2008