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Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer : Its more than just primer!

August 30, 2010 Paris B 34 Comments

The Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer needs no introduction. Oh wait. You haven’t heard of it? Oh dear… let’s remedy that 🙂

smashbox photo finish foundation primer review

Just as the name implies, its a makeup primer. Use it before you apply foundation because what it does is fill up all the pores and give you a smooth finish so your foundation goes on smoothly and looks air brushed. It also has oil control qualities so if you have been having problems getting your makeup to stay on, look no further than the Photo Finish foundation primer.

However, it would do to note that the primer is nearly completely silicone based so if you are sensitive to silicones, and prone to break out from it, stay far far away. I’m not, and I do like this primer. Well, I was going to buy the full size, after trying the trial sized one that came in the set, but I’m rethinking it for reasons I will share below.

Smashbox Photo Finish Lid Primer in Golden Nude : Primer and Eye Colour in one slim tube

August 9, 2010 Paris B 14 Comments

If we remember, I wasn’t enamoured with the legendary Urban Decay Primer Potion. Urban Decay came out with a tinted version called Sin which I have not tried (and probably will not try) but I believe it will behave in the same manner as the Smashbox Photo Finish Lid Primer in Golden Nude.

Smashbox Golden Nude lid primer

This is unfortunately, a limited edition item under the Smashbox Naked Beauty summer collection. I liked this very much and a couple of you asked for a review just on this, so here are my thoughts.

The Golden Nude lid primer is tinted and there is fine shimmer, so you can use it as a nude or neutral cream eyeshadow. I like using it on its own with a thick eyeliner.

Spring into April: L’Occitane Eco Refills, Clarins Everlasting Foundation, Biotherm Makeup Base, Estee Lauder Nutritious Vita Mineral Pressed Powder

April 3, 2010 Paris B 6 Comments

While we Spring into April lets take a look at a bunch of new cosmetics on offer by various brands. Actually, it matters not to me whether it is Spring or Summer since here at the MWS HQ in KL its always hot and recently always drenching us in crazy thunderstorms. But lets not talk about the weather and talk about some April newbies instead.

L’Occitane Eco Refills

L’Occitane goes eco friendly by offering refill packs for your favourite Shea Body Wash and Immortelle Foaming Facial Cleanser! I’m thinking of picking them up and sharing with a friend – its a lot cheaper buying refills when I already like the products and have empty containers handy 😉

Shea Butter liquid soap (Lavender, Sweet Almond, Verbena) – RM45/400ml
Immortelle Brightening Foaming Facial cleanser – RM139/300ml

Biotherm Makeup Base and Eye Illuminating Base

Biotherm harnesses the White D-Tox Bright Cell complex and puts it into a makeup base with colours to diffuse light and to give you a brighter more radiant look while helping with whitening action. There are 5 colours available – White (whitening), Ivory (Illuminating), Blue (luminosity), Green (anti-redness), Coral (rosy glow) and Purple (Even skintone). Pick your base to suit your needs. Comes complete with SPF30 for UVA and UVB protection. Also new is the Eye Illuminating Base with SPF20 and anti-blue pearl pigment to counteract dark circles and make your eye area look brighter. Definitely fascinating! I tried the old version of the Biotherm makeup base in Purple and it does even out skintone. I just haven’t come round to getting anymore.

Biotherm Makeup Base – RM135/30ml
Biotherm Eye Illuminating Base – RM135/30ml

Shu Uemura UV Underbase Mousse SPF30 PA+++ – new and improved

March 15, 2010 Paris B 35 Comments

The UV Underbase mousse is one of Shu Uemura’s “Famous Five” and one of their most iconic products. So when a brand chooses to revamp one of their star products, you better jolly well hope they come up smelling roses.

Happily Shu Uemura does 🙂

What makes it different from its precedessor? A couple of things:-

The UV underbase mousse now comes with SPF30 PA+++ for better uv protection
The nozzle dispenses the mousse more easily

These are the 2 things I noticed immediately. Also, the packaging has been upgraded to be in line with the UV Under base Fluid. Very good idea 😛

The function of the UV Under base mousse however remains the same as its predecessor – its a primer and makeup base and has a light tint so you can use it on its own. I much prefer the mousse to the fluid under base as it performs better for me. Also, Shu Uemura’s new beauty ambassador for this product is something!

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