Etude House Collagen Moistful Essence in Base SPF 22

I love make up so so much. BUT, it doesn't mean that I want the look of overly made up face. I just want to look natural and fresh. Dewy skin is the way to go. Matte is out. For me, it is important that skin is showing through even make up is applied. That's why I'm always in the look out for beauty products that helps enhance the skin's natural beauty.

Etude's Collagen Moistfull Essence in Base with SPF 22 ( around P600+/30 ml) is a great way to prime the face and achieve the dewy look. It has a glowing finish that reflects light. Giving a healthy fresh look. Skin looks so young and plump. As we all know, collagen is a booster for the skin in regenerating it's cells to look younger. Plus, it already has SPF 22 to protect skin . A lot of wonderful benefits in a bottle.

See how it blends well with the skin. Leaves a soft dewy look.

WITHOUT FLASH

See how it reflects light.

Nice if set with your favorite powder or foundation.

WITH FLASH

The only downside but I'm not sure if it really a downside since it's a base, is that I find it a bit greasy. But of course, when powder or foundation is applied after, it is mattified and leaves skin flawlessly glowing. It is not recommended to use alone, better to set with loose powder to avoid the overly oily dewy look.

Have you tried the other products of Etude's Collagen Moistfull range? Would love to hear it :)

Benefit Dr. Feelgood

BENEFIT SAYS:

dr. feelgood

" This invisible refiner, blended with Vitamin C helps to smooth away the appearance of fine lines while leaving skin feeling and looking silky, flawless and matte to touch. It's a colorless, weightless miracle worker."

"How to use: Pat and smooth over make up with its accompanying sponge. Or, simply wear it alone "

From the time I got hooked with Benefit Cosmetics, this was one of the haul that I got and tested. I was so excited and pretty much hopeful that this was available locally so I could test it first before buying it. Since it was not possible to try, I relied on reviews . So far, I've read equally good and not so bad review.

I've had this for awhile and I feel that even if I don't have this in my beauty stash, I would not have missed much. From what it claims, it is a beauty balm that keeps the skin matte and prep skin to be flawlessly smooth. It really did made my skin more refined and kept oiliness at bay. HOWEVER, it somehow confuses me at first if I should use it as a primer or over make up.

When I tried it to over make up, I was disappointed. It streaked and erased my make-up. I could see through my skin. I just pat it on as it instructed but ended messing up my make up. When I wore it alone, it SOMEHOW made my skin matte and silky but fine lines and enlarged pores didn't show big difference. Finally, I tried it as a make up base for my liquid foundation. It didn't succeed either. I had a hard time blending my foundation because the waxy, powdery finish of dr. feelgood did not mix well. What a waste of money, I thought.

Good thing that I tried it with powder foundation and mineral foundation. It worked really well with them and had an oil free skin for a day. That's when I finally got a use for Benefit dr. feelgood. It is also very useful when I'm too lazy to put on make up. I wear this alone with my powder blush, mascara and lip stain.

V E R D I C T:

I have tried other face primer that works better with any foundation. I don't think I would repurchase since it is 24g. Since it did not fulfill as what it is for --- a mattifier over make up (for me), I could forget that I had this.

PS.

This may have worked for others, what I write and say here only relies on my personal experience of this product. Or, maybe, I'm using it the wrong way that's why i don't get expected results. Another is since I live in a tropical country, that may have an effect on dr. feelgood balm. Please let me know what you've experienced.

Etude House Proof 10 Eye Primer

When I started with my make up addiction, I never really gave attention to eye primers. I've always thought that a good concealer application and setting it properly with powder on the eye area is enough to make eye shadow adhere well. It worked fine though as a great base. However, with regards to color pay off and long wear aspect, it made me think otherwise. I realized that having eye primer applied before eye shadow helped my eyelids control oil build up and crease free. My eye shadow colors also showed up more vibrant.

One of the eye primer I've tried is the Etude Proof 10 Eye Primer (P298/10g). I wanted to give it a try because I'm really disappointed with Urban Decay Primer Potion or UDPP. Don't get me wrong, it was the best eye primer I've ever tried. It's just that I'm allergic to it. Sometimes, I still use it anyway and deal with the allergic reaction after.

Thank God, I saw this lovely eye primer from Etude and tried it from the store. It was comparable to UDPP for it's color and texture. The Proof 10 Eye Primer was creamier and when it dries up, it was not totally matte. It claims to withstand eye make up for 24 hours. I haven't used it that long but I say it was pretty awesome that my eye shadow stayed put. There was no creasing, considering that I have really oil eye lids. It performed really well. Actually I was really impressed. It didn't cost me a fortune to fine a dupe for my UDPP. It was worth it. What is really really great?! No allergic reaction.

I would be happy to recommend this for lovelies out there who could not get hold of the Urban Decay Primer Potion. It may not be the exact dupe for UDPP but it impressingly works really well. Having an eye primer would save you from touching up shadows. Especially with the humid weather we have here in the Philippines, a good and reliable eye primer , Etude Proof 10 Eye Primer that is, should be a magic staple product in your vanity kits.

PROS:

• very cheap and affordable ( hard to pass on)
• long wearing
• blendable
• a good eye shadow base

CONS:

• packaging - cannot get all the product when it's almost 50% empty unless to cut open the bottle

P.S.

Try it and tell me what you think..... Or if you've tried other eye primer and love it as well.

Etude House Color Me Nude

Who said that concealer are only for blemishes, dark circles, acne and scars???? I say, THANK YOU Etude House for having a great product such as their Color Me Nude lip concealer. Yes, a lip concealer and a lip base that helps neutralize lip color and smoothen lips.

I used to be grateful for having very pigmented rosy lips because I don't need to always apply lip products. I could put on a pinky balm and I'm off to go.

But as I try on different make up trends, I realized that I could not wear light and bright shades of lipsticks. It always end up looking heavy and dark. I envy those who could slick on nude lippies and complete their glam smokey eye make up. I couldn't even pull off pale peach and pinks shades because the natural shade of my lips keeps on showing underneath. The finish is uneven and unsightly.

Natural lip color

With Etude House Color Me Nude

WITHOUT FLASH

With Color Me Nude

Without Color Me Nude

WITH FLASH

With Color Me Nude

Without Color Me Nude

VERDICT:

This would be a staple in my make up stash. Not only it made my lips smooth for flawless lip color application, shade of the lipstick stayed true on lips. Exact color as it is expected to appear. Non-drying. The only downside is to scrub away chapped and dry lips prior to application of Color Me Nude lip concealer.

Ladies out there with highly pigmented natural lips, do grab your own Etude Color Me Nude. See how your old forgotten lippies transform into new bright, exciting color. Bonus: Lipstick stays put!!!

Tony Moly Latte Art Milk-Tea Morning Pack

I'm currently loving one of the best innovation of Korean skin care, TONY MOLY'S LATTE ART MILK-TEA MORNING PACK. Again, my attention was caught by it's uberly, super dooper cute packaging. (that's how I usually get started --- followed by addiction).

Asked the sales lady what is it for and how it was one of their bestseller. I was told that it is a moisturizer and a make up primer in one. At first, I didn't see the need to try it since I'm already aware that an ordinary moisturizer works the same way. But since the sales lady insisted that I test it, I've decided to give it was a try.

Was surprised how light the texture was and how it actually felt on my skin. It was amazingly and couldn't believe that it was similar to the finish of my fave Smashbox Photo Finish. It looks creamy from the cup but once applied on skin, it was very light and easily absorbed by the skin. It felt a bit watery and skin feels instantly refreshed. I loved it since it doesn't leave the skin sticky but the feeling of well moisturized skin.

When first opened, the Latte Art Milk Essence in the the smaller cup should be mixed with the pack for more effective skin boosting care.

As a make up base or primer, it did a really good job. For it's price P628, my skin was not only moisturized but saved me from using a separate make up primer. After more than 6 hours of having make up on, my make up still look really fresh. There's was no smudging, fading and creasing. I have oily skin and would usually see make up on areas around my nose separating and setting into my fine lines. But with this as my base, oil definitely did show up on my face BUT make up looked flawless. I could not believe it but I'm glad I gave it a try. Indeed, an effective make- up booster.

How I looked after more than 6 hours .....

.... up close on my cheek area

.... flawlessly looking :)

.... a bit shiny BUT my foundation did not move around and did not fade at all

Will I repurchase?

Definitely! For its affordable price, I get to keep my face moisturized and make up surely looked fresh after a long , busy day.

Tony Moly Egg Pore Series

Love at first sight with Tony Moly's Egg Pore Treatment. Super cute and adorable packaging that easily made me want to try. Hard to ignore and not get my hands on these magical innovation.

I got super excited when I was told that these egg -shaped containers carries three complementing treatment to achieve clean and blackhead free skin. The Egg Pore treatment is made up of egg and camellia extracts that is known for clearing up impurities.

Egg Pore Blackhead Out Oil Gel 30 ml P528- clear gel exfoliant to purify that clears out blackhead impurities from egg and camellia extract. Be careful while opening the product because it's too oily.

STEP 1: Massage the clear gel onto areas that you want to clear from blackheads . Usually this would be the nose area. Massage for 3-5 minutes (clear gel turns into white , milky color). Then rinse off with warm water.

Egg Pore Tightening Pack 30 ml P 528- Clay mask that helps tighten pores that have been exfoliated and at the same time calm skin to have clearer and smooth skin. Helps absorb sebum.

STEP 2: Apply right amount of this pack to the area that was exfoliated by the Egg Pore Blackhead Out Gel (Step 1). Leave it for about 5-10 mins. A bit tightening of the area is expected. Then rinse off with warm water.

Egg Pore Silky Smooth Balm 20 ml P628 - a pore concealer that makes enlarged pores appear smaller. Helps smoothen and refines pores. A great make up base.

STEP 3: Apply a thin layer onto the area treated and no need to rinse off. Perfect for everyday use as make up base.

V O I L A !!!

I say.....

This Tony Moly's Egg Pore Series really does work. This was taken from my first use. I saw difference in my skin's texture around the nose area. What more if I'll use it regulary. It is recommended to do this treatment 2-3 times a week. There were some blackheads that were not removed but my pores got cleaner a smoother. can't wait till my next session. :)

BEFORE

AFTER

Oh's Verdict!

If you're on a budget, you don't have to have all 3. It really depends on your needs. I suggest you get the first step Egg Pore Blackhead Out Gel, since it is the exfoliant that helps remove impurities. But if you're after tightening pores then you get the step 2 Egg Pore Tightening Pack. But if you want to refine pores that acts as a make up base too, Egg Pore Smooth Silky Balm is for you.

But for me I like all of Tony Moly's Egg Pore Series. It's like having a salon-at-home treat.

Eye Primer: UDPP (Urban Decay Primer Potion) VS. e.l.f. Mineral Eyeshadow Primer

I super love make-up. I love how it could alter one's look and how it could suit one's mood. The overwhelming colors that one could play with, are like sweet candies in my eyes. Having a lot of colors to choose from --- eyeshadow would have a wide array of colorful choices.

To achieve a very nice application of eyeshadow, prepping the eye with an eyeshadow primer could save us from retouch, from having ugly (EEWWW!) CREASING on our eyelids plus the smudging and fading of colors.



UDPP - Urban Decay Primer Potion $19


This is famous of all eyeshadow primer. It is $19 in Sephora. For the price it did a very good job in letting eyeshadow stay. It beats the heat of our hot weather, the tears and the sweat. Most of all, by the end of the day, eyeshadow looked as if it was just applied with NO CREASING at all.

It is creamy in texture and dries up matte. A great base for any eye make-up. From Concealer to eyeshadow and liners. Works best with cream eyeshadow too. However, I'm very sad :( because I'm allergic to it. Actually when I'm wearing it I don't feel the allergic reaction. But when I take it off with my Maybelline eye make up remover, my eyes would start to itch terribly and leave my eyelids swollen. Maybe it's not the UDPP I'm allergic to ?! (sometimes I still use it and put very little amount :P) Love it!!!!

V E R S U S

e.l.f. Mineral Eyeshadow Primer $3

This is a GREAT STEAL. I've tried it and it works AS WELL as the UDPP. I couldn't believe how a $3 eyeprimer could be compared to a much more expensive one. I read reviews and blogs and they say that it's a must try. When I got hold of it, I was amazed that it did a great job in keeping my eyelids crease free and fade proof. My eyeliner did not smudge at all. However, the texture is a lot more watery than as of UDPP. And it doesn't dry to a matte finish. And much more, I'm not allegic to it :) A BIG plus plus....



RECOMMENDATION:

Since I'm a make-up junkie, I really don't mind paying much more as long as it is doing it's job. But I also love steal bargains that I could use for everyday. I don't mind having both of them.

I recommend BOTH! UDPP is really the best of all eye primer - texture, crease-proof, fade proof, colors are more vibrant. The packaging is also very cute (hihi :P) But then, for those who are PRACTICAL and just want to have a good eye primer, e.l.f. Mineral Eyeshadow Primer works as well and doesn't cost much. You get the same benefits from both products. The fact that our eyelids are prone to be oily most of the time, eyeshadow primer is a MUST. I Love , love eye primer --- life is much easier without having to retouch during the day. ;)