Showing posts with label Foundation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Foundation. Show all posts
Once in a while, Maybelline's Official Store in Shopee sells some of its powders and liquid foundations in sets and luckily, I was able to grab one while they were discounted. I've heard so much about the Fit Me line from various bloggers and vloggers so my curiosity got the best of me. I was also able to purchase the Fit Me concealer from BeautyMNL so when I completed the trio I just knew that someday soon I would be doing a capsule review.
The review took me long enough that as of this writing, the bottle of liquid foundation is already empty and the pressed powder is depleted. I used the liquid foundie and pressed powder combo almost everyday and it took me more than a year to consume them. I still have the concealer because I seldom use it.
So here's my honest review about this set, right after the jump! 

Maybelline Matte Have Bundles 
(Fit Me Matte+Poreless Liquid Foundation 128 Warm Nude and Fit Me Matte + Poreless Pressed Powder Buff Beige 130)
How Much: Php 799.00 but I got it for Php 499.00
Where I Got It: Maybelline Official Store in Shopee

Maybelline Fit Me Concealer 20 Sand
How Much: Php 199.00
Where I Got It: BeautyMNL
Packaging/List of Ingredients
Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Liquid Foundation in 128 Warm Nude Ingredients, Details, and Packaging
The packaging of the liquid foundation has been one of the biggest concerns of the consumers because as you can see, there is no pump. The bottle neck gets messy as more and more excess products gets accumulated. It's also hard to control the amount of product that comes out whenever you pour it out.

But worry not! As of this writing, Maybelline has listened to its consumers and the bottle has been upgraded to include a pump.
For the pressed powder, I love the packaging. It has a mirror underneath the pan which also houses the sponge and although it's  bit bulkier than other pressed powders that I have in my stash, I don't mind because I really prefer that the sponge is stored separately from the powder.

The concealer comes in a plastic tube and I love that the doe foot applicator is small enough to fit the inner corners of my eye and it's also very light so I'm able to apply it with a light hand.

Swatches
In Action
Here's sequence of photos to show the difference when I used these products. You can see that for  their prices, they perform well. I didn't use any primer on my face and the liquid foundation was able to brighten up my face and even out my skin color, especially on my dark circles and on my forehead. It has also noticeably minimized my pores. I used a damp beauty sponge to apply the liquid foundation because I have observed that it dries quickly if I just use the traditional liquid foundation brush. The concealer further contributed in covering up the dark circles but to be honest, if I were to use the concealer alone, it won't be enough to brighten my under eyes. 

To top it all is the pressed powder which did really well in locking in the liquid foundation and concealer and further blurring out the pores on my cheeks. I have no issues with the sponge applicator that came with this but I really prefer using a fluffy powder brush so I can apply it lightly and avoid caking.
My Take
One of the biggest deciding factors in determining the success or failure of a base product, be it a liquid or a powder foundation is if it matches your skin tone. For me, Maybelline did well in packing them in bundles as it took out the guessing game if which liquid foundation would go well with which powder. It boiled down to picking the right bundle and Maybelline's official store in Shopee also posted photos on how the bundles would look like on different skin tones. I have a light- medium skin tone with yellow undertone. I'm glad I picked a bundle that matched my skin tone to a T.

I have already discussed how good it made my skin look based on the photos so now I really understand why the FIT ME line has been hyped by beauty bloggers here and there. On top of that they are all light on my skin. Both the liquid foundation and concealer are creamy and the pressed powder has a fine texture. 

My only concern it just their staying power. I have oily skin so by mid day the foundation breaks around my nose area. But really, it's nothing that can't be fixed by reapplying just the pressed powder and again I am good to go. If you want to make it stay put for longer, use a primer or a setting spray. The concealer is my least favorite in this bunch because for me, there's not enough coverage. It became handy though as I use it to highlight the bridge of my nose and my brow bones so it's not a total waste. Don't we all wish that the foundation and the powder had some SPF content? I do. But anyway, as someone from a tropical country like mine, I don't rely on SPF alone so I use a separate sunscreen. 

Overall for me, the liquid foundation and the pressed powder are good buys, especially that I got them for less than Php 500.00. I won't hesitate to purchase them again in the future, especially that the bottle already has a pump. For the concealer, I don't think I will make a repurchase.

Maybelline Matte Have Bundles Rating
Would I purchase it again? Yes
Would I recommend it? Yes
Rating: 4/5

Maybelline Fit Me Concealer
Would I purchase it again? No. 
Would I recommend it? Yes, sort of still. :) Maybe you don't need much coverage and you need something lightweight and not cakey. And it's effective in highlighting certain areas of the face. 
Rating: 3/5

XO,
Carissa
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Here's a review of The Ordinary Serum Foundation in shade 2.0 YG. I could remember that once upon a time, there was a hype about The Ordinary products. I caught up on that hype and I purchased this one middle of last year. Now that the hype has died down I'm finally ready for a review. Ha ha. Seriously, I suck at beauty blogging. Anyway, 'ere it is.
The Ordinary Serum Foundation
Shade: 2.0 YG (Light Medium) Yellow Undertones With Gold Highlights
Price: USD 10.90 or around Php 600.00

What Is It?
Serum Foundations are lightweight medium-coverage formulations available in a comprehensive shade range across 21 shades. These foundations offer moderate coverage that looks natural with a very lightweight serum feel. (https://theordinary.com) 

Packaging
The packaging comes in a plastic bottle with a pump. It doesn't have a cover but you can keep the pump secure by turning it a bit counter clockwise to lock it. So far I have not experience accidental spilling in my bag but I admit that if you keep it your bag, the lock can be undone with constant movement. According to the Deciem website, you can replace the pump with a dropper which you can purchase separately from them.

List of Ingredients and Other Details
We all have different skin conditions and preferences. The Ordinary's website have sort of summarized the important attributes of this product for easy reference. This is alcohol-free, oil-free, gluten-free, cruelty-free, nut-free and vegan. Personally, I am concerned about the oil content of any product because I have an oily and pimple-prone skin so I'm glad that this one fits the bill. For those who prefer it, this isn't a  silicone-free product. Here's the ingredients list.
Swatch
In Action
As you can see, my skin is pretty much textured, with pores and dark spots here and there. I chose the problematic side of my face to see how The Ordinary Serum Foundation would hold up. You can see that indeed it renders a light coverage but was able to lessen the reddish areas of my face. My pimples and pimple scars were lightly covered and even my dark circle is noticeably lighter. In real life my skin feels soft to touch and instantly looks brighter and more alive.
For the photo on your left, I only prepped my skin with the Celeteque Acne Solutions Oil Control Toner and Elujai Serum
On the right is my photo after applying two layers of The Ordinary Serum Foundation
My Take
I blindly bought the shade 2.0 YG which is meant for light to medium skin tones with yellow undertones and gold highlights. The mouthful of a description seemed to speak to me and I'm glad that the shade fits me to a T. The big reason why I purchased this because I wanted to try a foundation that doesn't feel heavy and as the description says, it has a "very lightweight serum feel".

As you can deduce from the photo above, the formula is watery, but not too runny. I love applying it with my fingers or with a damp sponge. It applies smoothly and there's no draggy, thick or heavy feeling. Finish is semi-matte. I bet you can also see from my photo that it didn't do well in concealing deep acne scars so if your skin is more on the textured side, this product might not be your best bet. I have huge pores also and I do not blame this product if the pores are visible because I love using a primer for a reason. Even with a powder on top, I start oiling up at around the 2 or 3 hour mark.

For all this talk of this product having a light coverage and not being able to fully conceal my imperfections, I still love it! Wanna know why? Yep, I see the scars, I see the redness, I see the remnants of the dark circles , I see the dark spots, I see the dewiness after a few hours of wear but at the end of the day, I love the glow and the brightness that it brings to my face. I don't look weighed down or haggard or ashy gray after a few hours of wear because some foundations tend to do that.

Would I Buy It Again? Yes! But not at the moment. I would love to try The Ordinary Coverage Foundation just to see the difference in the formulation.
Would I Recommend It? It would depend on your skin type and your preference.

For the look of the day, this is me, sans photo filter or primer, wearing the The Ordinary Serum Foundation in 2.0 YG as base. On the right are the makeup products I used to create this look.
I have enlisted the help of the Clio Kill Cover Highest Wear Pact with SPF 30 PA++ in #6 BO Tan in setting the serum foundation and I know it helped much in lessening the appearance of my pores. These are the other items I used to create this makeup look.
  • The Face Shop Style My Eyebrow in 02 Black Brown 
  • Laura Mercier Matte Radiance Baked Powder in Bronze-03 (my favorite!)
  • Butter London Double Decker Lashes Mascara
  • Kat Von D Lipstick in Underage Red (sampler)
  • Zoeva En Taupe Palette (although it's not so obvious)
  • Eyeshadow brush from Suesh, spoolie and powder brush
Have you tried any products from The Ordinary?
Share your experience in the comment box below.

XO,
Carissa
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Here's a long overdue review of the L'Oreal Paris Infallible Stay Fresh Foundation in Shade 104 Golden Beige.
Price: Php 525.00, discounted from Php 700.00
Where I Got It: www.beautymnl.com
Labels & Packaging
I love the glass bottle. It's sleek and makes it feel expensive. The pump is absolutely great. It has never failed me and I'm able to get just the right amount of product.

Ingredients
I hope you can read that. LOL.
In Action
I love the consistency of this liquid foundation because it's not runny, just the right amount of creaminess. In my experience though, there's a bit of tug during application so it's better if I use it with a moisturizer or a primer underneath. It is easily absorbed and sets easily so I prefer using it with a damp sponge. 
Left: a dollop//Right: blended out
Check out the coverage in this photo. It may look like 104 Golden Beige is tad too light for my skin but I am a acidic so by the time the foundation oxidizes it's my right shade. I applied half of my face with this foundation and I bet you can see the demarcation. It covered my baggies well, huh?
Based on the label, it says that there's :
-No transfer
-No Visible Imperfections
-No Visible Shine
-No Dry-out
-No Mask Effect
If I have to be specific about these promises, based on my experience, here are my opinions point by point.
-There are minimal transfers once the foundation is set. Unless you rub it off on purpose of course.
- It covered some of my imperfections, like my baggies but my pores and scars are still pretty much visible.
-No visible shine upon application but of course I'm an oily gal so by noontime, I expect oils to seep.
-No Dry-out? Not applicable to me because I'm pretty much oily.
- I agree that there's no mask effect. It blends pretty well, specially if I use a damp sponge.

Overall
Of course, it still boils down to one thing: do I love it or not.
TBH, I see a huge difference on my skin when I put this foundation on. It may not totally cover all my imperfections but it already does a heck of a job just by brightening and evening out my complexion. I get the help of a primer for my pores.
It's lightweight and doesn't feel messy on my face even if I sweat a bit. It pretty much stays on my face the whole working day and with just a touch up with powder on the 4th or the 5th hour of wearing this, I still look fine. I don't know if you can stay fresh for 24 hours as its name claims but I'm not willing to try wearing this for a whole day. LOL. 
Yes I love it and it's gonna stay on my list of good foundations. When I run out of this one though I will try the other L'Oreal variant, the  matte one that comes in a tube.

XO,
Carissa
PS. With a little help of setting powder and primer, here's how the foundation looks on me.
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