Cover Face Of Naturactor Review

I became interested in this Naturactor Cover Face Concealer about a month ago from reading a review/blogs it featured in,So i bought it for me to try from this website www.naturactorfoundation.com .

My concern that why I purchased this Naturactor Cover Face Concealer  is to cover any dark circles, lines, bags or marks that may appear, I have very dark circles in my under eye or any marks, lines or bags, especially when I’m  haven't slept for 2 days. I like to use a Naturactor Cover Face Concealer for my under my eye I even used it as a foundation for my unwanted spots on my face. 

I made the best decision when I purchased this Naturactor Cover Face Concealer. I've been using this Naturactor Cover Face Concealer everyday in my work and especially for any special occasion, I really need concealing, to brighten up my under eye area or to conceal any dark spaot on my face. It is really works for me with one swipe of this Naturactor Cover Face Concealer stick it sends dark circles packing. It covers up my marks so well, the thin consistency prevents creasing and I it wears for about 8-10 hours without looking worn off or cakey. I think that's really impressive for a whole day wear, even after 9 plus hours of wear it looks great. So once the Naturactor Coverface Concealer is applied it doesn’t give that heavy or sticky feeling whereby I maybe need to wait for it to absorb it absolutely feel like powder on my face. Very light weight this is so amazing. The Naturactor Coverface Concealer will last the entire day and I have combination skin. Below I took these photos before and after  using this and i wear it in whole day.

Very effective right? It still in the  place and my under eye skin looks flawless.

I have my justifications, it was smooth, it was in a white pot, not liquid and it was creamy and blended nicely on my hand.I’m currently used 141 and I think this is the shade match for me.

 I discovered the following:

Key Benefits and Ingredients Naturactor Cover Face

1. Jojoba Oil - moisturizer for the skin
2. Mica - makes skin look flawless and youthful
3. Tocopherol (Vitamin E) - improve metabolism and immune system of the skin

There are 5 shades available, which are 130, 140, 141, 151, 171 My skin tone ranges from 130 to 141; 

140 - 141 - 151 - 130 - 171

#130 is the lightest and suitable for those with very fair skin tones.  It makes dull and pale skin have a more rosy look

#140 is for those with fair skin tones.  Slightly deeper than #130 and since this is my shade, I think this would suit those with NC25 - NC30

#141 is for those with medium skin tones.  If you are fair skinned, you can use this for contouring

#151 is slightly darker than #141 and is perfect for blemishes and skin discolorations

#171 is great for neutralizing acne spots and redness

Why I love this Naturactor Cover Face Concealer?
because:

• Great Coverage. It evens out skintone when used as a foundation. It doesn't leave marks of blemishes at all.
• It doesn't have a foul scent. It has a really really subtle flowery scent. 
• Controls Oil. I have combination to oily skin so I like how I don't look oily at all when I used it as a foundation. 
• The creamy texture makes it easy to blend with the    skin. It easily blends with my skintone, doesn't look    cakey at all! 

Here's the list of the things that i dont like about the Naturactor Cover Face Concealer:

• Not sold in stores need to get online & be careful of fakes
• It is expensive than most of the drugstore concealers

Overall I really love this Cover Face of Naturactor and I’m a big fan already of Naturactor, in fact I also used their Naturactor Silky Lucent Powder. So if you are looking for a concealer/foundation with in my opinion the best and  near perfect coverage with a smooth and flawless  finish, Cover Face of Naturactor is a good investment. It lives up to all it's hype and is worth the price even if it is expensive other than concealer availablr in a drugstore. Would I purchase it again? Yes definitely! This is my favorite concealer ever!!

SUQQU Frame Fix Cream Foundation [Review]

 

 

SUQQU Frame Fix Cream Foundation is one of the various goodies that I purchased while in Japan. My first impression was that it’s a very special foundation indeed – dozens of applications later and I can confirm that it is unlike anything I’ve tried.

As the name suggests, SUQQU Frame Fix Cream has a creamy, dense consistency – somewhat similar to that of Kevyn Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancer but far more pliable (and not as heavily pigmented, obviously). A pump would be useless and a waste of product, hence it is housed in a glass jar. Not my favourite packaging but the performance… totally worth it.

Token SPF emerges once again, 25 in this case. Either a pro or a con depending on your tastes, I couldn’t care less.

Comprendo? Me either. If you have an ingredient list in English, be a sweet and let me know!

At a whopping 100USD for 30 grams, you’ll be wanting to scrape out every last drop of product. That figure is for those lucky enough to purchase in Japan, international buyers can purchase online at Ichibankao for 127USD. It’s a pretty penny…. and still worth it.

Let’s talk about shade range. Diagram courtesy of Ichibankao.

Shades preceded with a 2 are considered to have a pinker undertone, 1 being a happy medium, while 0 depicts yellow shades. The final digit denotes depth, 1 being lightest and 3 being deepest. Pretty simple, no?

I was advised time and time again that I would match 102. I dotted my chest with shade 002 and whatayaknow, seamless match for my slightly olive, winter NC20 skin. I’m just contrary like that.

I have a little anecdote regarding application. I first trialled this foundation while in Japan, patting it on with my fingers because a) I wanted to get to know the foundation, make friends with it and b) my brushes were on the other side of the globe. I deduced that it was a full coverage foundation with a dewy texture that seemed to emphasise the pores on my nose. So once I was home, I did something I never do – I buffed that foundation into the skin. I have always been under the impression that buffing is poor practice, it kicks up flaky skin and the brush eats all the product anyway. Well, I backpedal with my tail between my legs because sweet baby cheeses, this is PERFECT.

Look at that. No primer, powder or concealer. What you see there is less than half a pea sizedamount of SUQQU Frame Fix Cream buffed into the skin with a Real Techniques Buffing Brush. The illusion of porelessness rivals my holy grail Armani Lasting Silk (the finish of which I described as angelic). Guise, I think this is my new favourite foundation.

I’m excessively excited and getting ahead of myself. Here’s what you need to know about SUQQU Frame Fix Cream Foundation:

- It’s a high coverage foundation. I prefer a sheer coverage yet gravitate to high coverage bases. Why? Because I can thin the layers down to almost nothing, which is far less detectable than piling on the tinted moisturizer (nothing against those, FYI).

- It’s a dewy finish foundation. Luminous but never greasy. Greasy is bad.

- It’s bloody long wearing. If sky-high Japanese humidity isn’t the ultimate test of longevity, I don’t know what is. A dewy foundation that stays put? Mind blown.

Well that sounds wonderful, any cons?
As with all dewy foundations, I notice a minute amount of settling around the nose towards the end of the day, I view this as a testament to my fussiness as opposed to a downfall of the product. Oil control will always be an issue with luminous bases- I do have a bit of breakthrough shine on the nose after about 6 hours. Surprisingly, any oil seems to disperse elegantly with no caking or migration.

I took the liberty to explore an array of primers and powders to mitigate these two issues and address the concerns of my oilier ladies and gents. My findings are as follows.
Primer wise: Armani Fluid Master Primer and Hourglass No28 Primer Serum performed poorly, with no oil control benefits (no benefits at all, to be frank). Rouge Bunny Rouge Mattifying Primer is a godsend, keeping my nose matte all day and diminishing any settling.
Powder wise: MAC Mineralized Skinfinish Natural proved to be a powdery mess over SUQQU Frame Fix Cream. Guerlain Meteorites imparted the skin with beautiful luminosity but provided no oil control benefits. SUQQU Loose Powder in Natural topped the list as a match made in heaven – airbrush finish that kept nose oilies in check.

OverallWhile the SUQQU Frame Fix Cream works well by itself, it stuns me when paired with a bit of primer on the nose and topped with a powder. A bit of extra effort and completely worth it.
I can’t adopt a lazy approach and use my fingers but again, worth it.
It’s a bit hard to find, pricy and not so travel friendly (don’t forget the qtips!) but for me, totally worth it.

Shulammite Carrot Soap Review

Shulammite Carrot Soap Review

Ever since Neutrogena acne-prone soap just disappeared in the Philippine market *cough*thanks so much to J&J*cough* (bitterness oozing from this) , i have been looking high & low for a soap that can work as good as that. I remember seeing this in Watson & has wanted to try it before. Since my favorite, now non-existing soap is nowhere to be found, i had the chance to give this a shot.

I'm sure y'all know that carrots are good for the skin.. not to mention that if you wanted to make sure that your sight stay sharp, munching on carrots is a must.

As a kid, i used to hate it... Why? because of the color!

I abhor orange!

Sorry for those who loves the color, but that is what i always thought of orange as a kid. Anything orange-colored is ugly & horrible...i just can't understand the reason why i felt so, but i did. So, i never did eat anything orange...yes, even the orange fruit. I never did use the orange color on my box of crayon even if i am making the sunset. My other crayons are already broken & badly mistreated, but not the color orange. It always looks new & unloved... that's how strong my dislike is.

Anyway, that was when i was a kid.
I think most kids hate vegetables,ne? That was before i was aware of the importance of it, how it keeps us healthy & gives us all the good blah-blahs. I slowly began to learn what's good & what's bad... eating all the good foods & try really hard to not eat the bad ones (but not that successful!). Along with this, i began to start eating vegetables, my mum shifted my all-meat diet to veggies & meat diet. That now i can't seem to eat my main meals without any vegetable-dish accompaniment.

Often times, when i go grocery shopping i make sure that i include veggies that i could munch on like lettuce, celery, carrots, etc. I would just eat them without any dressing for i try to limit any intake of 'artificial' stuff if i can.

The first thing that you'll know if the vegetables are really detoxifying your body is when your skin begins to clear up, on which i really notice. As my battle with acne went on & on, eating green salad has been one of my ultimate 'weapon'. I stopped using anything on my face like moisturizers & toners, mainly depending on soaps & prayers. But there are sometimes when my skin would throw temper tantrums & would act like a spoiled brat, making mommy do everything in her powers to placate it. Acne would flare up during that 'time of the month'. Hence, the search for the second-ultimate-weapon goes on.

After my lengthy introduction, it's time to really get to the grits about the product itself.

SHULAMMITE CARROT SOAP

 Feel free to read the description of the product below

I don't think we actually need to know the directions for use, but then you'll see that the active ingredient would be carrot essence.

How exactly is carrot beneficial to the skin when used as soap? That is the question that is most probably playing on your mind.

We know that carrots got a boat load of:
Beta-carotene which gives a fruit/vegetable that red-orange pigment, that is transformed as Vitamin A when it's already in the body. Vitamin B1, B3, B6, C, Kwhich nourishes the body plus throw in Potassium, Magnesium, Phosphorus & a lot more to make this vegetable something that would really make this as an all-time keeper.

The high-level of carotenoids help protect skin from free radicals, encourage cell renewal & promote healthy skin. I think this is the main reason why this is mainly marketed as soap meant for those who have acne-prone skin, like me.

I used this for a month & i think it's time to give a feedback. After reading all the good things about carrots you might think that this actually solved my acne problem,ne? Well sadly, it didn't work for me. :(

How sad...

It didn't made a difference on my skin. I used this the time that my acne flared up. It didn't minimize my zits or even regulate oil. After rinsing my face, my skin felt a bit tight which indicates that my skin has been thoroughly cleanse. It's just like an ordinary soap for me. I think eating carrots are more beneficial compare to using soap (for me).

Or maybe it's just because i have a very high expectation (after thoroughly researching the effects of carrots) to this carrot soap that i felt disappointed? I hoping that it would at least minimize my zits, you know, like reduce the size of it...but i didn't notice any difference. It's like i wasn't using anything on my face.
*sigh*

I think the good thing about this is that it didn't gave me a stinging sensation unlike other soaps that i have tried *cough*Cyleina Carrot & Pineapple Soap*cough*, which is definitely a plus point. Since it didn't work on my face, i just decided to use it as a body soap. It lathers really good. It gives off a mild scent that is not overwhelming & won't clash with your body mist. It also lasts really long! I think mine lasted for 2 months or so.

But then, don't lose hope, ladies. I just have a very sensitive skin that often times what works for 95% of the ladies just doesn't work for me. As what i keep on saying, what works for me might not work for you. For those who have followed my blog & know my skin condition & can somehow relate to my skin problem & is planning to purchase this soap, let me enumerate some points to that might help.

PROS:

• locally available
• doesn't sting
• doesn't melt that easily -this will really last for a long time (since this is big, i suggest you cut it in half)
• gives that clean "feeling" every time you use it
• it got carrot extract (i have enumerated the good things about carrots)

CONS:

• I actually find it pretty expensive for a bar of soap - Php 100 (approx $2.10)
• it just didn't work for me (personal experience)

I don't have anything about the soap, but since it didn't work for me, i won't be buying it anymore. Regardless to say this goes to any carrot soap. i'd rather spend the money for the real vegetable making several dishes or salads. I think it's better if not only my skin will benefit from it, but my vision as well. hehehe

Have you tried a carrot soap before?
Did it work for you?

Hope y'all have a great day,hunnies!
Jaa~!
^_~

ps:
I have been receiving a lot of messages showing support & love for my blog from my friends & everybody. i just want to say thank you to everyone. I just can't enumerate all of you, but you know who you are who always reads my blog & shows support. It never fails to amaze me how many people actually read my blog & appreciate all the ramblings & rantings that i do. 

Watsons Moisturising Facial Mask with Cucumber Extract

Watsons Moisturising Facial Mask with Cucumber Extract

Hello lovelies, how are you?

It's been raining for almost a week here but thank God, the sun finally came out today. This week is supposedly my exam week so I've been studying non-stop but since the weather is very bad, my university decided to move it until next week. The rain and the studying pretty much kept me up all night which led to huge eyebags and bad skin>.< so I decided to use Watsons Moisturising Facial Mask with Cucumber extract that I bought at the start of the week.

As written on the back of the mask, "This specially formulated mask contains cucumber extract and natural collagen nutrients to tighten your skin and improve skin elasticity. Leaves your skin firmer and more supple"

The smell of this facial mask is very refreshing, it's not overwhelming. Just enough to calm your nerves and make you relax. It also has a lot of essence but it doesn't drip which is a plus point for me! After about 30 minutes on my face, it still has a lot that I used it for my neck and my hands. I massaged it and let my skin absorb the essence. It had an instant effect. It made my skin smoother and softer like a baby's skin hehehe ^o^ which made me really happy oh and it smells divine <3 Also I can feel that my face is a bit firmer than before. I am definitely in love with this mask. 

The only bad thing with this mask is after about 10 minutes of absorption into my skin. I notice a bit of itchiness and rashes on my chin and neck but after about 15 minutes, it was gone. I'll give this mask another try and see if the rashes came back, if it did I'm gonna stop using this. 

Overall Rating: 4/5 (-1 since it gave me itchiness and rashes but that's just me)

Repurchase: Maybe. I bought two sheets so I'm gonna try that one again. If there's no rashes then Yes definitely, a repurchase is in line but if it still appears then bye bye .

Have you tried this product? Did you have itchiness and rashes too or does it work well for you?

See you soon~

Wet n Wild Fergie Perfect Pout Lipstick Collection...Review, Swatches and Photos.

Wet n Wild Fergie Perfect Pout Lipstick Collection...Review, Swatches and Photos.

Listen up Wet n Wild lipstick lovers!!! Here is a new lipstick collection from Wet n Wild that you will surely love. Wet n Wild recently released the Fergie Centerstage Collection at Walgreens. This collaboration is so exciting. I love Wet n Wild and I'm a huge Fergie fan. I'm so happy they chose Fergie to be their Global Beauty Ambassador.

In the collection are new eye shadow palettes, highlighters/bronzers, eye primer, gel liners, mascara and lipsticks. The Fergie Centerstage Collection Perfect Pout lip colors were the first ones I played with. They are just to die for. The colors are gorgeous with "Fergalicious" names that are fun and cool. They are very similar to the Mega Last lip colors at first glance, but they are completely different. Read on for my review.

"F" on the cap for Fffff..Fergalicious...Fergie!




It's bigger than the Mega Last and Mega Shield.

TEXTURE and FINISH
These lipsticks apply like a dream. The new non-drying and creamy formula is so impressive. In comparison to the Mega Last, they are much creamier and smoother in texture, almost like a lip balm. They have a glossy finish with the exception of D-Vinely Chilled (frosty finish) and are quite sheer and translucent. One application will give you a wash of color. It takes about 2-3 application for the color to completely show. I don't mind at all because I love how they feel on my lips.

PACKAGING
I'm not too keen on the packaging. The bullet look nice and sleek, but they are very similar to the Mega Last where the product doesn't retract all the way down. You have to be careful when taking on and off the cap or else you will nick the product.

LONGEVITY
Since they are creamy, they don't last very long. I've tested all the lipsticks and I find the lighter colors fade faster than the darker ones. They last about 2-3 hours. The dark lipsticks leaves a stain on my lips after awhile of eating and drinking. I like it! I don't feel the need to reapply.

PRICE
Just like the rest of the Wet n Wild collection, these are very affordable. They retail for $2.99 and are available at your local Walgreens drugstore.



Photos and Swatches

A033 Fergie Daily is a pale nude color, very similar to Mega Last lip color in Pink Suga. I can totally see Fergie in this color. It's a great nude color pair with dark smoky eyes. It's a bit too pale against my medium/tan skin tone but a little pink gloss will give it some dimension.

A034 Bebot Love. This is my absolute favorite from the collection. I love the color and name. It's the perfect natural nude color for my medium/tan skin tone. Great for everyday wear and will match any eye look. And just so you know, the word Bebot is a slang that means babe in Tagalog/Filipino. 

A035 V.I. Pink is a soft candy pink color. It has a slight frosty sheen to it but still glossy. It's such a fun color to pair with green eye or neutral eye makeup.

A036 Penthouse Sweet is a medium cool pink color. It looks bright and quite scary in the tube, but it's actually soft on the lips. It's a wearable pink that is safe to wear everyday.

A037 Old School Glam is a red with pink undertone color. It appears to be red in the tube but you can see a little pink on my lips. It's also one of my favorites because it compliments my medium/tan skin tone very well.

A038 Saraghina is a true cool red color. It's luscious, rich and very classy. Great paired with neutral or cat eyes. 

A039 Fuchsianista is a bright fuchsia with bluish-purple sheen (duochrome). I'm glad it's visible in the photo and swatch. It's such a gorgeous color. It's a nice color to wear during the Holidays.

 A040 D-Vinely Chilled is a frosty burgundy/plum color. I usually don't like frosty lipsticks but this one is a pretty color and looks great on my medium/tan skin tone. This would be a great color to wear during the Holidays too.

A041 Ferguson Crest Cabernet looks deep red wine on the tube just like the name, but it appears to be more of a berry color on my lips. 

A042 Pagan Angel is a black color. It appears to be translucent black on the swatch and brownish on my lips.  It's my least favorite in the collection. I'm surprised to see it in the collection because I have no idea when I can wear it besides Halloween. But I'm sure Fergie can rock it better than I do!

OVERALL THOUGHTS
Overall, these are awesome lipsticks and I highly recommend it to everyone. The quality, texture and finish totally makes up for the packaging. They are super smooth, glossy and non drying. You will surely love them.






Stay tune for more of the Wet n Wild Fergie Centerstage Collection

Treating my skin to La Mer and boosting hydration with The Treatment Lotion

Review of: La Mer The Treatment Lotion

Reviewed by: Paris B

Rating:

4

On January 9, 2014

Last modified:January 9, 2014

Summary:

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You know, I’ve tried most of the big name products out there in my time. SK-II. La Prairie. La Mer. I was a user of La Mer quite a few years ago when they were new to the local market, and I quite liked it. But about halfway though my experience, it made me break out. I had a little sample pot of Creme de La Mer that I took with me on a winter holiday and my skin loved it. It was supple and there was nary a dry patch in sight despite the biting and dry cold air. Came home to the tropics and broke out again. Sigh.

Recently, I tested it again but despite trying both the Creme de La Mer and the new Soft Cream, my skin didn’t quite take to either. Instead, what it really liked was the new The Treatment Lotion.

The Treatment Lotion is, if you are familiar with this sort of thing, a lotion aka essence aka “toner” in traditional parlance. It is a product that you use after cleansing and before your serums and moisturiser, and serves the purpose of hydrating and preparing your skin for the skincare that follows.

The key function is that of hydration and also to “recharge” your skin and you know me. Words like “hydrating” and “recharge” really get me going 

The Treatment Lotion has a rather interesting gel-liquid texture. It is a rather thick liquid but runny, so I can’t call it a gel either. It is very viscous and spreads very easily on the skin.

According to the instructions and to the SA at the counter who briefed me on this, you can do one of two things. You can either:-

• Saturate a cotton pad and then wipe it over your skin or
• Put a few drops in the palm of your hand and apply it to your skin

I opt for the latter method – why waste this precious liquid on a cotton pad when I don’t have to?

I usually drop about 3 drops of lotion into my palm, spread it out between my palms and then apply it to my face and neck. It spreads very easily and absorbs quickly without leaving any sticky residue.

The dispenser is quite restrictive and perhaps it’s the texture of the product that also means that it is quite easy to control the product dispensed. 3 drops is easily poured into your palm and it isn’t so liquid that it will drip everywhere so it’s really easy to control.

I had a little sample bottle from the counter that was the one that wowed me first. I had these little bumps of skin on my neck caused by dry skin, that wouldn’t go away. After about a week or so applying this on my face and neck, I noticed that the skin on my neck was looking better and more hydrated and more interestingly, the bumps had disappeared. The little sample bottle lasted me almost 3 weeks so if you can get a sample from the La Mer counter (it always pays to just ask – sometimes you meet nice SAs) it is a good enough gauge for you to decide if you like it or not.

For my face, I use this as my hydrating lotion. I sometimes mist my skin with a floral water then pat this on and the follow up with serums, oils and/or moisturisers. I find that my skin does like this. It feels better hydrated.

This Treatment Lotion is also supposed to “recharge” your skin but if I’m to be honest, I didn’t notice any lightbulbs coming on. My skin looked the same, but FEELS different. More hydrated, smoother, less noticeable fine lines. At this age, I’ll take that  I took this with me when I went to Australia recently and I believe it helped me through the dry cabin air, long flights and long hours, dry and cold climate and hectic change in lifestyle. If nothing else, at least my skin stayed hydrated and supple the week I was away, even if I felt like last night’s dog’s dinner 

So yes, I like this very much 

There are however, 2 things I don’t like – the fragrance (it’s too strong and too perfumed so it would be best if it was formulated without any fragrance) and the price. But we can’t help the latter can we?

Update: Reader Wei Jian has informed me in the comments below that the SK-II Facial Treatment Lotion is RM429/150ml and sells like hot cakes. So in the bigger scheme of things I’d say this one’s more affordable (and importantly doesn’t break me out!)

In a nutshell

The La Mer The Treatment Lotion is a new inclusion in the La Mer range of skincare products. It is a hydrating lotion that you use after cleansing and before your serum and moisturisers and creams. If you use the La Mer range, this comes before your serums and Creme de La Mer. I use this as a hydrating toner. 3 drops of this gel-liquid textured product is sufficient to cover my face and neck and I find that it makes my skin feel smoother, more hydrated and more supple. My lines aren’t as obvious which may or may not be attributed to this, but I like how it feels and in comparison to the rest of the range it’s not as wallet-busting.

Pros: Makes my skin feel more hydrated and smoother, Helps alleviate dry spots on skin, Seems to help make fine lines less visible, A little product goes a long way, I use less serum/moisturiser

Cons: Pricey, Strong fragrance

Who will like this: Anyone who needs a hydrating toner that recharges the skin

This is supposed to be meant for all skin types. Those with oily skin might even feel that this lotion alone is sufficient for them. I can’t vouch for that as I do use serums or oils or moisturisers on top of this but if you have dry skin this really helps me boost and retain the hydration levels of my skin. Here is the ingredient list.

If you’re allergic to algae or marine products, don’t use this because it contains algae and other marine product extracts. I personally experienced no problems with this and I am very happy using it but you know how it is. It can’t and won’t suit everyone 

Oh and if you use the SK-II Treatment Lotion or are familiar with it, this is very similar in application except that I find the SK-II Treatment Lotion more liquid. However I can’t compare effects and performance because SK-II breaks me out and this doesn’t so you could say I’d be rather biased 

Have you tried The Treatment Lotion? Do you use La Mer products or have you tried them?

To be honest I wasn’t too wowed by the cream or lotions or even the serum that I’d tried a sample of once before. But this one has impressed me and I’m still on the fence about the Hydrating Infusion so once I’ve figured out how I feel about it, I’ll let you know  The La Mer counters can be a little sticky about giving samples but if you can, persevere and see if they’ll give you a sample of this. It’ll be the best way to evaluate and decide if it works for you