Light Makeup for Work

Was trying out some of the pink-colored makeup I have, they're very light and I found that they look good for daytime stuff like work.

The color payoff of the Skin 79 Oriental Plus lip-n-cheek tint is superb. I've been using this and I need very little, so it will last a long time. My Jewel blush, I've owned this for a while, got it from Korea. The color has gold shimmer so it makes my skin look very healthy.

Meanwhile, the Maxfactor mascara is never clunky, gives a very natural lengthened look.

Prestige Two Way Foundation, Jewel blush (Korean), Revlon lipstick in Strawberry Shortcake, Maxfactor Xperience volumizing mascara, Skin 79 Oriental Gold Plus BB

BB Cream Again:D

Yep, despite doing such a rough sport as muay thai, I'm still a makeup addict at heart. Some things just don't change :)) I've always been excited by the sight of new BB creams in the market, though I've stopped going on shopping binges for the stuff coz I ended up having to give them away (else they'll expire in my closet).

Today, I wandered into this mall somewhere at Timog ave. I was with my mom and brother. I think the mall's name is Victoria Mall (Sounds like Victoria Court) and it's got the Robinsons logo, so yeah it's Gokongwei-owned. There was this tiny stall near the entrance. I thought it was one of those Avon stalls, but when I checked it out, all the goods were Korean brands--Missha, TFS and Skin 79. *GASP!*...SKIN 79!
Skin 79 is one of the higher-end cosmetic brands in South Korea. This was my brand when I was still studying there coz they made such high quality BB creams, and if you surf around Gmarket you can get them for up to 50% off. The Korean woman at the stall showed me the "Oriental Gold Plus BB Cream" and I didn't think twice I just said, "Ok, that one" because the packaging was so pretty. @_@ It was gold and shiny....Really, for someone who works in advertising, I'm such a sucker for good copy and nice packaging. In this case, it's just the packaging coz I couldn't understand much of the English copy written on the box hehe. For example, I don't get much out of this:

Patent ingredients of Oriental Tea Newplex and Peptatox Complex care skin to be sleek and firming by activating the original function of skin with Gold and Caviar Extracts and Oriental Sue Formula maintaining ideal condition of skin by keeping optimal skin balance and comfortably soothing skin internally and externally damaged.

But it's just so darned pretty. (Let's hope it makes me prettier, too LOL)

I know I'm supposed to do the product review research BEFORE buying, but I got too excited. I did the research after the damage to my wallet. In any case, this 40g bottle would most likely last me a year so I don't regret giving in to my impulse. It also has good reviews when I looked around. Already tried it out. Since I have an Oriental skin tone, the color fits me perfectly. It's also lightweight. I don't think I have to worry about clogged pores. Even the pink lip and cheek tint that comes with the cap is good, it glides on smoothly and is very sheer. Looks so natural on me it's like I'm wearing no make up. Ironic how I'm always on the look out for makeup that won't make me look like I'm wearing makeup.

This find made me so happy today....I almost forgot about that lump on my foot which I got from kicking someone's elbow during MT sparring the other day.

BB CREAM CATALOGUE:D

LADIES! THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO GET YOUR OWN BB cream!

I will hold this spree until November 25, 2008, which will be the last day for ordering the following BB creams: (all prices include shipping for those living in Asia, additional fees apply for those in farther areas like the United States)

1) Skinfood Aloe Sun SPF 20 PA++ (30 mL tube)
-price: $25

2) Innisfree oil-free BB mousse SPF 30 PA++ (70mL)
-price: $30

3) Innisfree trouble-care BB cream SPF 27 PA++ (30 mL pump tube
-price: $25

4) Coogi Flowertox 3Action Super BB cream SPF 25 PA++ (30mL tube)
-price: $25

5) Skin 79 Intense Classic UV Balm SPF 20 PA++ (43.5 g)
-price: $25



















6) Skin 79 Super+ Beblesh Balm Triple functions SPF 25PA++ (40g hot pink pump container)

-price: $25


* This has a gold version (not oil-free)
-same price
-the difference is that the gold one
has gold caviar, a known anti-wrinkle
ingredient



















7) It's Skin Nutritious BB cream SPF 15 PA+
-price: $25


*I have already reviewed the above BB creams here:
http://the-sword-that-speaks.blogspot.com/2008/10/bb-cream-review.html


These other BB creams I've also tried but not as long as I had the ones above:



8) The Face Shop Hydro Splash BB cream SPF 20 PA++


-Price: $25

Description: This is a very lightweight water-based BB cream. absorbs quickly into the skin and leaves it feeling soft and smooth.
Has a faint scent (not bad), coverage is light, but gives a porcelain finish although it isn't as dewy as the other BB's.
Oil control is very good despite being very moisturising, so I think it fits even hot humid countries like Singapore and the Philippines.
As for color, it's very pale, but after about 20 minutes, it blends perfectly into my skin so I didn't mind




9) Etude House Magic BB cream (for oily skin) *in 35 mL pump tube
-Price: $25

Description: has a strog tea-tree scent, so I think it does contain tea-tree oil (I'm not korean, I dunno what the ingredient list says)
Oil control is so-so, had to blot once or twice during the day
this has no SPF, you need to where one underneath
it didn't break me out, but I haven't noticed it helping with my pimples either.
It's yellow-toned and a bit darker than most BB's, it fit me perfectly since I have a slight tan



10) Missha M Perfect Cover BB cream SPF 42 PA+++ (in 2 colors. #21 is yellow-toned but very pale; #23 is darker but pink-toned)
-30 mL tube: $30
-50mL pump tube: $50

Description: this is one of the more expensive BB's...this version, according to the SA's, is the best among their line of BB's. it has arbutin, collagen, jojoba oil, squalene, mcadamia oil, rosemary, chamomile, ceramides, and other skin-soothing ingredients, anti-wrinkle.
application is quite thick, but still blendable. It didn't break me out
very good coverage, problem is, none of the 2 colors match my skin tone!
Nevertheless, this has received various raves on the net.
oil-control is very good, better than skin 79 intense classic UV balm



11) Missha M Watery BB cream SPF 27 PA++
-price: $25

Description: Like The Faceshop's Hydro Splash BB cream, this is a light and moisturising BB cream. But it is oddly not as blendable as TFS's.
It has a darker color that perfectly matched my skin, but I got some red bumps when I washed it off so I stopped using it. Iwould rather buy TFS
I think Missha generally doesn't suit me, but Japanese girls I've met are all raving about Missha's BB creams, so I guess it's just me


Those who want to order have until November 25, 2008 to decide. Ordinary shipping may take 7-14 days.

I only accept wire transfer through my korean bank account:

Shinhan Bank acct. # 110-252-04282

or

Western Union money transfer

Contact me at annetookeen@gmail.com
following this FORMAT:

subject: BB cream order
your name:
Nationality:
complete address:
wire transfer receipt #:

OR
Western Union MTCN
(Anne Carly Abad as recipient):

1) order 1
2) order 2
3) etc....


*your orders will only be confirmed once I receive the payment or am able to confirm that the money you sent has really been transferred

*if you have any special request for other BB cream brands, tell me and I will get them for you. The reason why I only have selected brands here is because they're the ones I've tried, I cannot vouch for other brands

*Once I have shipped your orders, I will not be liable for losses or damages due to shipping (that is why I will send the tracking #'s). All orders are guaranteed to be in good condition upon shipping