During the weekend, I asked you for your favourite non-beauty item in 2010 and I was so amused to see that we have so many gadget geeks among us. Gadget geeks unite! :D
Anyway with each day, we’re slowly but surely heading to the close of 2010 and a new year of 2011, so I thought it might be fun for us to share our faves and duds of the year in terms of beauty products, this time ;)
Like every year, 2010 saw a slew of new products head our way. Some of us took the plunge and tried the new items, some of us didn’t, preferring to stick to the tried and true. Some of us rediscovered old favourites in the process and some of us discovered pure lumps of coal. Duds. They are the bane of trying anything new.
Would you want to share your favourite and not so favourite beauty products of 2010 with us? :)
I’ll start and you can just follow on in the comments :D
1. Favourite and not so favourite blush
This is a hard one for me. But I think the blush I reached for the most in 2010 is Benefit Sugarbomb for an effortless glow every time. For me to say I dislike a blush is sacrilege, but the one I tried but did not quite like is the Smashbox cream blush duo for Summer which I subsequently gave to a friend. I realized I didn’t feature many blushes this year. Gotta remedy that in 2011! ;)
2. Favourite and not so favourite lipstick/lipgloss
My favourite lipstick/gloss in 2010 is the Clinique Vitamin C Lip Smoothie in Berry Boost. I’ve finished mine and that almost NEVER happens! The one I found harder to wear daily is the Shiseido Perfect Rouge Glowing Matte which after a few uses, I find a little too dry going on the lips. Nothing a bit of balm can’t solve but as I dislike balm, it stayed on the backburner somewhat.
3. Favourite and not so favourite facial cleanser
My favourite is far and away the Hada Labo Gokujyun Super Hyaluronic Face Wash. Its inexpensive and does a good job of cleansing without drying. Not a favourite at all is the Baviphat Two Times Cleansing Oil that smells of petrol!
4. Favourite and not so favourite facial serum
I’m torn between the Dior One Essential (for lines) and the Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair or Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate (both for general maintenance) and the Clinique Derma White Clinical Brightening Essence (whitening/brightening) I can’t choose :P Not so favourite is sadly the Dior DNA Reverse Night Serum and White Reveal Spot Eraser that did nothing for me :( Oh and the Skinz Infinite Eye Revive Therapy too. Boo!
5. Favourite and not so favourite facial moisturiser
I did not find a favourite this year. I do like the Strivectin Instant Moisture Repair Daily Hydrator but in the main, I wasn’t wow-ed by any one product. Similarly, nothing was a real dud either but if I had to choose, I was not wow-ed by the Clarins White Plus HP line.
6. Favourite and not so favourite sunscreen/sunblock
A favourite sunscreen/sunblock isn’t an easy choice between Kiehl’s Ultra Light Daily Defence and Biotherm UV Supra D-tox sunscreens so as I’m still using both, I’d stick with these two. A clear dud was the ROC Minesol Triple Defense Very High Protection sunscreen that broke me out so badly I gave it away. I hope the recipient didn’t break out from this!
7. Favourite and not so favourite foundation (liquid or powder)
2010 was a year of liquid foundation for me but my fave is still the Diorskin Nude Natural Glow from last year. If I had to choose one from this year it would be the Bourjois Healthy Mix foundation by a mile! A dud? Lancome Teint Miracle did not work for me and I badly wanted it to! For powder, Revlon Beyond Natural and I Nuovi FaceFix were winners in my book.
8. Favourite and not so favourite mascara
I found a winner in the Shiseido Defining Volume Perfect Mascara, as I told you so that is a no-brainer pick for me. And Diorshow Extase mascara hit the blind spot so that was again an easy pick!
You’d notice I left out eyeshadow. I couldn’t pick just one to like because I’m really finicky with eyeshadow but if you do have a favourite, do please share!
So come on, share your faves and duds with us in the comments – we might all find a fave and/or dud in there too! ;) Just copy the 8 categories below and append your answers in the comments, whichever is applicable. It doesn’t have to be a new item in 2010, just whichever was your favourite, even if its an oldie and goodie!
1. Favourite and not so favourite blush
2. Favourite and not so favourite lipstick/lipgloss
3. Favourite and not so favourite facial cleanser
4. Favourite and not so favourite facial serum
5. Favourite and not so favourite facial moisturiser
6. Favourite and not so favourite sunscreen/sunblock
7. Favourite and not so favourite foundation (liquid or powder)
8. Favourite and not so favourite mascara
Ready, set… put on your thinking caps and go! :D
Paris B
There goes my list:
1. Favourite and not so favourite blush:
MAC MSF Stereo Rose, ELF Studio Blush
2. Favourite and not so favourite lipstick/lipgloss:
Candydoll Lipgloss..and Rimmel Lipgloss :((
3. Favourite and not so favourite facial cleanser
Hada Labo Gokujyun Super Hyaluronic Face Wash and Eucerin Face Wash
4. Favourite and not so favourite facial serum
Estee Lauder ANR and Lancome GN-White Serum
5. Favourite and not so favourite facial moisturiser
Aqualabel Whitening Emulsion and Hada Labo SHA Moisturizing Cream
6. Favourite and not so favourite sunscreen/sunblock
Lancome Blanc Expert UV Sunscreen and Banana Boat FaceBlock
7. Favourite and not so favourite foundation (liquid or powder)
Relvon Matte Foundation and Lancome Teint Miracle (not so miracle on me)
8. Favourite and not so favourite mascara
CoverGirl Lash Blash Mascara and Sasa Dolly Girl Mascara
:))
*high 5* another one not feeling the Teint Miracle miracle and feeling the EL ANR miracle :P
1. Favourite and not so favourite blush
*Favorite: NARS Sex Appeal *Not so Favorite: NARS Gilda & Torrid
2. Favourite and not so favourite lipstick/lipgloss
*Favorite: Chanel Extrait de Gloss, Guerlain Rouge G in Bee. *Not so favorite: Illamasqua Obey lipstick.
3. Favourite and not so favourite facial cleanser
*Favorite: Shu pore cleanser *Not so favorite: Cetaphil
4. Favourite and not so favourite facial serum
*Favorite: Dior Capture 60/80xp Ultimate Restoring Serum *Not so Favorite: Dior DNA Reverse Night Serum – I am with you, PB!! :)
5. Favourite and not so favourite facial moisturiser
*Favorite: Biotherm Hydrating range *Not so favorite: MAC Studio Moisture
6. Favourite and not so favourite sunscreen/sunblock
*Favorite: Kose SPF 50+ Waterproof *Not so Favorite: DiorSnow SPF 50+
7. Favourite and not so favourite foundation (liquid or powder)
*Favorite: NARS Sheer Glow/Chanel Mat Lumiere *Not so Favorite: Clarins everlasting foundation, Lancome Teint Idole Ultra
8. Favourite and not so favourite mascara
*Favorite: Chanel Inimitable *Not so Favorite: MUFE Smokey Lash
Haven’t tried Sex Appeal but I do like Torrid. I gotta try that Chanel gloss and *high 5* for not liking the DNA Reverse Night Serum! I swear I used it and nothing happened! It was such a disappointment
Doesn’t Torrid go really pigmented on your pale complexion? I think Torrid and Gilda bring out the redness of my cheeks :( Yeah I have been using DNA for a few months now and my spots are still as dark!
Actually no. I use Torrid with quite a light hand. In fact, everyone complains about Orgasm being pigmented and I find I use at least 2 layers to get it to show properly but I risk looking like someone slapped me. Hard. >.< I agree with you about DNA. Didn't even do anything for my skin.
Hi Paris, I have not dropped a comment for quite some time but I am still your avid blog follower :) And I am so eager to share my faves after read your post today!
Fave Mask: Neutrogena Hydro Boost mask – love it much :p
Fave Makeup Remover: Neutrogena deep cleansing lotion
Fave Exfoliant: Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant – texture is not rough but works!
Fave Lotion: Ettusiais Skin version up extra – introduced by a SA in HK, quite a good product.
Fave BB cream: Gowoonsensang BB cream
Now, I’d like to hear from others especially about make ups :)
Wow..Natalie…Your favorites are my favorites too…We have the same taste :D
*waves* Hi Natalie! For a moment I was confused, because your comment just followed another Natalie! LOL :D Thank you so much for sharing your faves!
Lol I am the other Natalie and I got confused too :D
Haha, Natalie#2 here, okay, it was an old nick to use online, my name is Jun Ni. Hello slowbrogal, glad someone shares my faves :) I’m checking out your blog, and I think I’m using my 4th bottle of neutrogena deep cleansing lotion too :p
Hi Natalie#2, I recognize your name (Junni) from other posts :)
Favourite and not so favourite lipstick/lipgloss
– For this year, i loveeeeee Clinique Vitamin C Lip Smoothie. But Chanel Brillant Levres lip gloss that i bought last year is still my most favorite lip gloss ever.
– As for lipstick, my most fav for this year is Paul & Joe lipstick. Bought it very cheap at a warehouse sale!
Favourite and not so favourite mascara
– Favourite > Revlon Grow Luscious Mascara. Love it! Not so favourite > The Magnum Volum’ Express. Blergh.
Hmm…. I have that Revlon mascara somewhere. I gotta give that a go :D
I’m doing a favorites of 2010 post so I won’t post my faves but I’ll post my not so faves. And yeah, I haven’t been posting much about blushes either!
1. not so favourite blush: theBalm Hot Mama
2. not so favourite lipstick/lipgloss: L’Oreal Glam Shine 16h
3. not so favourite facial cleanser: Juice Beauty Cleansing Milk
4. not so favourite facial serum: Olay Regenerist Serum
5. not so favourite facial moisturiser: Olay White Radiance Cream
6. not so favourite sunscreen/sunblock: L’oreal UV Perfect
7. not so favourite foundation (liquid or powder): Lancome Teint Miracle + Cybercolors Gemstone Compact
8. not so favourite mascara: Lancome Virtuouse Precious Cells
Hey I like Hot Mama! :D I’m sorry it didn’t work on you. Must be all that pink in the blush
1. Favourite and not so favourite blush
I have only 3 blushes in my collection and I’m ok with them all. Ever so tempted to buy more but when I think about how long I have to go in finishing them I trash the buying impulse.
2. Favourite and not so favourite lipstick/lipgloss
Clinique Color Surge Buttershine (love the colour, texture, scent, and reasonable price); Bonjour rouge clubbing (colour too light to show much, too much glitter, not moisturising enough).
3. Favourite and not so favourite facial cleanser
Himalayas Gentle Washing Cream; Hada Labo Tamagohada AHA/BHA cleanser (gave me little red bumps)
4. Favourite and not so favourite facial serum
No fave; Hada Labo SHA lotion gave me little bumps too. (sigh, really wanted to like it after trying the sample but the bumps come after 3 days)
5. Favourite and not so favourite facial moisturiser
No fave; Garnier Whitening SPF15 day moisturizer (sticky, yuck!)
6. Favourite and not so favourite sunscreen/sunblock
La Roche-Posay Anthelios XL SPF50 in fluid extreme and lotion; none non-fave.
7. Favourite and not so favourite foundation (liquid or powder)
ZA two-way foundation; Innisfree Fresh BB sunblock balm (BB cream: white cast with flash photography)
8. Favourite and not so favourite mascara
Charming-Angel (dirt cheap but lengthens well), Sguard Rock (lengthening and slightly volumising but dries out fast and exp without discount), Maybelline Magnum Volum express! (volumising, HOLDS CURL, smudge proof, and EASY TO REMOVE)
And to add on one more category:
9. Favourite and not so favourite eyeliner
Elianto Stay On Eyeliner Pencil (1st pencil that didnt smudge on my oily lids, only fades or disappears after some time, glides smoothly, v affordable) and Etude House Code B gel liner (super pigmented, very lasting, affordable); Elianto Stay On Eyeliner PEN (horrible! smudges after two hours even in aircon!)
You know what? I think you might be one of those few who might be sensitive to hyaluronic acid too. We’ve had some readers report bumps on their skin when they use the Hada Labo products. I’ve heard a lot about ZA foundation. Maybe I should try it the next time I see it on sale ;)
It should be on sale now cos Watsons usually holds a post-xmas sale. I’m using the one in blue casing but recently I’ve seen fewer of them around in Watsons, wonder if ZA is discontinuing. The whitening one (white casing) is still around though. It is said that the blue one has more oil control while the white one has more coverage but I’ve nver verified it. I’ve tried a sample of the Skin Beauty one (in pink casing) but that gave me break outs.
Oho I daren’t go out to the malls yet till the kids go back to school :P I hate the crush and the traffic. Will bear in mind though about the different colours.
Mostly favourites products that worked well for me so far :
1. Favourite Blusher :
Benefit Coralista, Max factor Japan Blusher are great too.
2. Favourite lipgloss
Shiseido Maquillage Lipgloss
3. Favourite and not so favourite facial cleanser
Sukin Organic Clenaser(fav) and Hada Labo Whitening Foam Cleanser (not fav)
4. Favourite facial serum :
Clarins Whitening HP Plus
5. Favourite facial moisturiser :
Biotherm Aqua , Clarins HydraQuench Cooling Cream-Gel
6. Favourite and not so favourite sunscreen/sunblock
Sunplay Skin Aqua Gel SPF 25 and Shiseido Anessa SPF 50(used to work well for me, but the new formula break me out!)
7. Favourite foundation (liquid or powder)
HELENA RUBINSTEIN Color Clone Hydrating Compact Foundation and LANCOME Maquicake. I am testing Shu Uemura UV Underbase Mousse, great in oil control so far. Hope it does not clog my pores. ;-)
8. Favourite and not so favourite mascara
Helena Rubinstein Lash Queen Feline Blacks and Maybeline Express (smudge on me)
9) Favourite Lip Balm : Burts Bee Mint Flavor
I bought a Max Factor blush recently!! I hope I’ll like it as much as you do :D
1. Favourite and not so favourite blush
I just started to venture into blush… Hmm… Fave would be MAC Peaches!
2. Favourite and not so favourite lipstick/lipgloss
Favorite lipstick: Clinique Long Last Soft Shine All Heart and Rimmel’s A Drop of Sherry
Favorite lipgloss: Rimmel Star Kissed
3. Favourite and not so favourite facial cleanser
Favorite: Clinique Liquid Facial Soap! Been using only this, though~
6. Favourite and not so favourite sunscreen/sunblock
I use my BB Cream as sunblock… Shills Natural BB Cream SPF 50
7. Favourite and not so favourite foundation (liquid or powder)
Favorite: Revlon Colorstay
Not so favorite: Maybelline Angelfit
8. Favourite and not so favourite mascara
Favorite: Clinique High Impact and Rimmel Lash Expander Frame Plus
Not so favorite: Maybelline Unstoppable Extensions (the pink one)
I wasn’t impressed with Maybelline Angelfit foundation too – both liquid and powder. And I’ve read a lot of good things about the Rimmel mascara. I should try them next time and I hope I don’t pick a dud like I did with Majolica Majorca!
Ooops I meant Majolica Majorca mascara, not Rimmel!
Oh oops! That must be the one that I did NOT pick up -_-
1. Favourite and not so favourite blush
Coffret D’or IC Loose Powder Blush (PK-25) & Nars Exhibit A ; Gransenbon blushes (too much shimmers; too little pigment)
2. Favourite and not so favourite lipstick/lipgloss
I’ve got four fav i can’t do without (don’t make me choose):
Fran Wilson Moodmatcher (orange)
Clinique Black Honey Almost Lipstick
Chanel Rouge Allure Laque (Ming)
Urban Decay Lip Junkie (Naked)
2 Not so Fav:
Revlon (070 Soft Nude) ;
Tony Moly Milky Tint (peach) (taste horrible but look good)
3. Favourite and not so favourite facial cleanser
DHC cleansing oil and Ah Yuan Soap; NIL
4. Favourite and not so favourite facial serum
I’ve got three fav and nil not so fav:
Organic Pharmacy Antioxidant Face Firming Serum (for an instant boost)
Intelligent Nutrients Organic Anti-Aging Serum
Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate (was on my not so fav list initially but slowly i’m getting to like it as it’s quite mild and doesn’t break me out)
5. Favourite and not so favourite facial moisturiser
Organic Pharmacy Double Rose Rejuvenating Face Cream & Shiseido Aqualabel Aqua Enhancer MO ; Shiseido Aqua Label Moisture Emulsion S (if used for a few days running, it gives me cystic breakouts)
6. Favourite and not so favourite sunscreen/sunblock
NIL ( i don’t use sunscreen even though it is deemed an important step in skincare. My excuse is that i try to have some SPF protection included into my choice of makeup)
7. Favourite and not so favourite foundation (liquid or powder)
Dr Wu Perfect Cover BB cream (it’s a real gem for my skin as it controls oil,last whole day, doesnt breakout my skin or clog my pores as like some other bb creams i’ve tried and can’t bring myself to rave about in the past, gives very natural and good coverage, matches my skintone NC-20 and it’s non-greasy, non-drying!
I’m one foundation junkie but i can’t really put a finger to a not so favourite foundation this year. I’m happy with most of my buys for this year but the above just stands out the most in term of overall performance.
8. Favourite and not so favourite mascara
I’m not a mascara person (bought only two mascara in the entire year) but I do like Ettusais’s mascara for the past two years which comes with a unique dual comb applicator.
9. Favourite Eye shadow palatte
Urban decay Naked palatte (my best neutral palatte to date, easy to use and great for my many lazy days)
Lunasol eye palattes (just can’t fail for a easy to achieve chic look if one loves the unique shimmers like me)
10. One last favourite to close the chapter before 2011 comes along:
LOREAL HIP Cream Shadow Paint – STEELY 909
I was just looking at that Coffret D’or loose powder recently! I had the T’estimo loose powder blush from a while ago but I didn’t like it. I wonder if its similar. And I agree with you about Gransenbon. I have one and I hardly ever use it because its so shimmery.
Yay for including the UD Naked palette! You’re absolutely right about how easy it is to use and how fuss free too! I also like Lunasol eye palettes :D I haven’t been paying much attention to them, but I do agree that its so easy to get a polished look with their eye palettes compared to others. (and its somehow less easy to make mistakes too!)
i’m just gonna share fav blush and that would be MAC Briar Rose :) despite being a cold pink it looks so natural!!!! and its so subtle!!! omg i can’t stop thinking about it for tonight lol
i think my fav blush for 2011 would be the bella mamba (?) by benefit though…. i just canno pass by any pharmacy without going in and swatch it again lol. must be a new disease to the mankind…
I think you mean Bella Bamba :) I’m waiting for mine to arrive. I’m not sure it’ll be my top blush for 2011 but I do hope it won’t turn out too pink :D
1. Favourite blush
I nuovi pressed pigment blusher D36! It’s not tooo bright and dark… Faint and pink, just the way I like it!
2. Favourite and not so favourite lipstick/lipgloss
No favourite but I bought The Face Shop’s two swirl lip gloss and it tasted and smelled horrible… uggghhhh….
3. Favourite and not so favourite facial cleanser
Fave: Clinique’s Anti blemish foam cleanser! Awesome!
Not so fave: Neutrogena cleansing lotion or something, didn’t really help clean my face.
5. Favourite and not so favourite facial moisturiser
Fave: Clinique’s anti blemish moisturiser!
Not so fave: Skin food’s peach sake moisturiser, gave me breakouts :(
Additional fave item!!
Baviphat’s fruit masks!! I’ve tried the lemon brightening sleeping mask and it was GREAT! I didn’t really see any lightening of my scars but it made my skin feel very soft and supple… PLUS that tiny tub (10g) lasts a loooong time! It’s almost 2 weeks and I still haven’t finished it yet!! Cheap and it’s good!
Oh I’ve been neglecting my I Nuovi blushes! Thanks for the reminder – they certainly are good stuff! I haven’t tried the Baviphat masks but many people seem to like them. I know they are quite inexpensive so I suppose I could pick one up the next time I’m around the counters to see if I like them too :D
1. Favourite blush
essence from coastal scents
2. Favourite and not so favourite lipstick
MAC lipstick
3. Favourite and not so favourite facial cleanser
Hada Labo & not so fave Clean Face from Face Shop
4. Favourite facial moisturiser
Hada Labo super-hyaluronic acid-moisturizing lotion
5. Favourite foundation (liquid or powder)
Liquid Revlon ColorStay & Pixy 2 way Foundation (very cheap)
6. Favourite mascara
Maybelline Volume & Miss Rose
yeah!!!
Thanks for sharing! I haven’t tried that Hada Labo moisturizer but so many people have complained about how sticky it is, so I’m glad you like it.
yeah,that Hada Labo super-hyaluronic acid-moisturizing lotion is just too good to be true for me.
1. Favourite and not so favourite blush
MAC Moon River…not so favourite the MAC mineralize blush that is too red and purple (Buddy Up)
2. Favourite and not so favourite lipstick/lipgloss
Love MAC slimshines – especially Gentle Simmer. Not so favourite: MAC 5N (too dark for me)
3. Favourite and not so favourite facial cleanser
Estee Lauder Perfectly Clean Splash Away. Haven’t used anything else in 2010.
4. Favourite and not so favourite facial serum
Clinique Total Turnaround. Haven’t used anything else in 2010.
5. Favourite and not so favourite facial moisturiser
Estee Lauder Daywear. Haven’t used anything else in 2010.
6. Favourite and not so favourite sunscreen/sunblock
Neutrogena SPF 50+. Haven’t used anything else in 2010.
7. Favourite and not so favourite foundation (liquid or powder)
MAC Studio Sculpt. Haven’t used anything else in 2010.
8. Favourite and not so favourite mascara
Maybelline the Magnum Volum Express. I hated Benefit’s Get Bent.
Those MAC Mineralize blushes are quite hit or miss aren’t they? I kept looking at them but never bought them because they were just so shimmery. And I love how loyal you are to your skincare!
Wanna add my 2 cents :-)
1. Favourite and not so favourite blush
Fav: MAC Dainty
Not so fav: MAC Ripe Peach blush ombre (it seriously made me look like a ripe peach)
2. Favourite and not so favourite lipstick/lipgloss
Fav: Revlon ColourBurst Lipstick in Blush
3. Favourite and not so favourite facial cleanser
Fav: Vichy aqualia thermal cleanser (my fall-back on, everytime)
4. Favourite and not so favourite facial serum
Fav: Kiehl’s midnight recovery concentrate! (my skin does glow in the morning!)
Not so fav: Lancome Blanc Expert GN white age fight (didn’t do a thing)
5. Favourite and not so favourite sunscreen/sunblock
Fav: Vichy UV Activ
I just finished up my cleanser. I love it when that happens! :D I’ve heard good things about the Vichy aqualia cleanser too. I might try that one :D
1. Favourite blush
MAC’s MSF in Petticoat – My first product from MAC and it’s just the right colour for me coz I tend to blush easily. I can’t wear blushes well though.
2. Favourite lipstick/lipgloss
Fav : NYX RLS in Honey – Just the exact right colour for a nude lip look at. Fav Lipgloss would be H20+ Lip Oasis Lip treatment. So good for dry lips and underneath matte lipstick coz I have like super dry lips…
3. Favourite and not so favourite facial cleanser
Fav : H20+ Green Tea Urban Defense Facial Cleansing Milk – First time using it and thought that it would be too creamy or oily for my t-zone but it works great and surprisingly it balance my combination skin.
Not so fav : Foam cleanser especially the ones in tubes from Skinfood. Don’t like the squeeky clean waxy feel on the skin after wash.
4. Favourite facial serum
H20+ Green Tea Antioxidant Serum – It works really well. Lightweight and absorbs fast. Best thing that I like abt it is you apply this daytime to protect your skin from harsh environmental pollution.
5. Favourite and not so favourite facial moisturiser
Fav : H20+ Sea Results Line Mender & Sea Results Deep Sleep Recovery Cream – Surprisingly I love them both especially the Line Mender. It’s for anti-aging and it’s so good especially for the neck. It’s not oily at all and you can really feel refreshed the next morning and your skin really looks good.
6. Favourite and not so favourite sunscreen/sunblock
Fav : Sun Shades SPF50+ from Melaleuca – This is the only suncreen lotion that I can actually use. Yes after hunting for years and throwing so many those available out there. Surprisingly with so high SPF it’s not oily at all and it absorbs really fast. Best thing is after applying on my face it does not go into suffocation mode and get all oily! Yes I have problems with suncreen or sunblock I’d rather go out without them. It’s as if after applying, my skin is telling me it cannot breathe. Maybe I’m too sensitive :(
I don’t wear foundation but I think I will try Utena, the tinted milk lotion bcoz after testing it it feels really light. I can’t wear mascara at all.
Omg that is so long.. @@ So sorry I got over excited :(
Don’t worry about how long the comment was. :D Thanks for sharing! :D
hehehe Sure sure. Thank you as well :D
1. Favourite and not so favourite blush:
I don’t use blush :)
2. Favourite and not so favourite lipstick/lipgloss:
I don’t use lipstick or lipgloss either, but I always carry my Burt’s Bees balm with me!
3. Favourite and not so favourite facial cleanser
Clinique Liquid Facial Soap and Just Herbal Facial Cream Cleanser
4. Favourite and not so favourite facial serum
Estee Lauder ANR and The Body Shop Vitamin C Skin Boost
5. Favourite and not so favourite facial moisturiser
Clinique DDMG and Bobbi Brown’s Oil-Free Moisturiser
6. Favourite and not so favourite sunscreen/sunblock
Neutrogena/Clinelle. No non-favourites.
7. Favourite and not so favourite foundation (liquid or powder)
Laura Mercier mineral powder/Lancome pressed powder/Estee Lauder DoubleWear Light liquid foundation for the favs! Not so fav – Revlon :(
8. Favourite and not so favourite mascara
Clinique’s High Impact Mascara and Urban Decay’s mascara
I happened to snag a Laura Mercier mineral powder foundation (pressed) in a lucky dip! I’ve read good things about it so I hope it’ll be nice :D
i’m a new follower of your blog (just started this year) and i’ve already found a few favourites by reading your reviews here. Am not really big on cosmestics and beauty product (yet!) but am really loving my Clinique Vitamin C Lip Smoothie – the best lipgloss thus far and Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate Serum. I’ve also just started out trying Hada Labo’s Gokujyun Super Hyaluronic Face Wash and so far so good!
So thanks for posting up your reviews on the various products. It’s certainly helpful for people like me (who’s just starting to get their foot through the door) :)
1. Favourite and not so favourite blush
Fav: Revlon Powder Blush in softspoken pink; non-fav: Benefit cheek and lip stain – I guess the problem could be with me, no matter how i just cannot get a natural glow on my cheeks!
2. Favourite and not so favourite lipstick/lipgloss
Fav lipgloss: Clinique Vit. C Lip-Smoothie in Mango Thorn (on my second tube, going to try out other colours); Fav Lipstick: Revlon Colorburst in Blush; Fav Lipbalm: Chopsaver lipbalm both with and without spf! this does wonders to my lips! Non-fav lipgloss: Bourjois Effet 3D (too sticky) and Burt’s Bees Supershiny natural lipgloss; Non-fav lipstick: hasnt used one that is to my dislike
3. Favourite and not so favourite facial cleanser
Fav: Vichy Purete Thermale Purifying Foaming Water, Hada Labo Foaming Facial Wash; Non-fav: Oil cleanser and soap from DHC – these are too drying for my skin!
4. Favourite and not so favourite facial moisturiser
Fav: Clinique DDML, L’oreal Hydrafresh aqua-essence (replaced this for my biotherm aquasource and this works good as well); Non-fav: DHC facial lotion. – i really think that DHC products are over-rated!
5. Favourite and not so favourite sunscreen/sunblock
Fav: LRP Athelios sunscreen extreme fluid, LRP Athelios sunscreen spray – i used this on my baby too!
6. Favourite and not so favourite foundation (liquid or powder)
Fav: MAC mineralized skin finish natural in medium light (this is my first product from MAC and I’m liking it to bits!), Skin79 Smooth Sun BB Pact – this works as a nice finishing powder! Last fav product and is now on the top of my list: Vichy BB cream – i’ve been using it for more than a week and it makes my skin glow! like that it is very light and is easily spread and blends into skin naturally.. non-fav: L’oreal mineral powder – yucky!
8. Favourite and not so favourite mascara
Fav: Fasio hyper-stay mascara magna-plus curl volume – this really surprises me.. for the price, its working better than the branded ones that i’ve used! non-fav: Majolica Majorca volume mascara – over-rated!
9. Favourite eyebrow pencil: Shu uemura hard formula pencil in hard 9 – can produce the most natural brows i thought i wouldnt had!
10. Favourite concealer: Smashbox high definition concealer in Light – light coverage but this shade suits me to a T! Benefit industrial cream concealer – better coverage but cakes up after half a morning.
phew sorry for such a long list… but i’m just too excited to share with you the great/not so great things i’ve been using! i guess i’m glad that i took a step forward to try out products from that brands that i never thought i would.. and thats thanks to you PB!! :)
1. Favourite and not so favourite blush
fav: topshop’s neon rose & canmake powder cheeks
2. Favourite and not so favourite lipstick/lipgloss
fav lipgloss:
silkygirl fruity juicy brush-on lipgloss in 05 Melon Surprise,
ZA plumper lipgloss in 10 Strawberry Soda
not so fav:
Kate lipgloss & Majolica Majorca honey pump gloss…hardly any pigmentation :(
3. Favourite and not so favourite facial cleanser
fav: Nivea gel cleanser
5. Favourite and not so favourite facial moisturiser
fav: lioele V-line waterdrop sleeping pack & neutrogena hydroboost
6. Favourite and not so favourite sunscreen/sunblock
fav: sunplay
not so fav: avene
8. Favourite and not so favourite mascara
fav: Springheart long & curl mascara
not so fav: Maybelline the Magnum volum’ express superfilm :( clumps like crazyyyy & causes my top & bottom lashes to stick together.
I think I’ll share a favourite blush this time, and that would be TheBalm’s Down Boy, gifted by Syen and Kahani. I reached for it so much, it’s caused some serious dents in the compact powder ;)
Not so favourite would still be the Nars Orgasm. Barely touched it :P