Primer

Review: Shu Uemura UV Underbase Fluid SPF20 – Beige

Paris B 18 Comments

Many of us might be familiar with the Shu Uemura UV Underbase in the mousse formula. Its one of their bestsellers. And we know brands don’t tinker with their bestsellers unless they can come up with something better.

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Shu Uemura thinks they have with the new UV Under Base Fluid SPF 20. Like the mousse formula base, this is a makeup base you use under foundation. The concept is therefore the same – Sunscreen and makeup base in one. However, I am picky so I always use my own higher SPF sunscreen anyway as part of my regular skincare routine and apply this one over my sunscreen/skincare before makeup.

The texture is fluid as the name implies and it actually reminds me a lot of the L’Oreal UV Perfect tinted sunscreen – to me, its got the same texture; and not the silicone texture of most makeup primers. As a sunscreen however, I think its a little lacking.

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Review: ZO Skin Health OCLIPSE Sunscreen + Primer SPF 30

Paris B 23 Comments

Remember me moaning about how my skin hates zinc oxide? Well, apparently I’ve now found a sunscreen product that contains Zinc Oxide (and Titanium Dioxide) that does not irritate my skin, is a gorgeous primer and makes my skin feel wonderful! Glory Hallelujah!

Problem: It costs RM370/30ml *whimper*

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This product is ZO Skin Health Oclipse sunscreen and primer. I was given a 15ml sample to try and you know, that’s the downside about trying all these wonderful stuff – when I actually know the price of the product, I go all pale and get the shakes from the shock.

But yes, I’ve been slapping on the ZO Skin Health Oclipse sunscreen for about 2 months now and its been very good. The sunscreen is lightly tinted – nothing dramatic, but just enough to even out skin tone.

I love the packaging – the way the nozzle swivels out as you turn the cap – its so hygienic and sleek!
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Shu Uemura – the Famous Five go to Japan

Paris B 31 Comments

When Shu Uemura unveiled to us their Iconic 5 products, I could not help but stifle a most impertinent giggle. You see I’d used or am still using 4 out of 5 products already! What does that tell you about Shu Uemura’s marketing eh? 🙂

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The only product I’d not tried was the Shu Uemura UV Under Base – a makeup base which I’m told can also be used daily even without makeup to counter external aggressions. Personally, I wouldn’t quite because it did not do much to either offer coverage or even out skin tone. It makes a lovely base for makeup though so if you’d like something light, apply this mousse base and then use some loose powder over and you’re good to go!

One item I’d been using for years and years is the Shu Uemura Eyelash curler. Of all the eye lash curlers I’d tried, this is the best to suit my eye shape. I like the eyelash curler and yes, I’d say its an iconic product and well deserving of its title. I will not venture to say that it will suit everyone because I know of some people who do not like it or for whom it pinches due to their eye shape. Eye lash curlers are a personal thing.

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Spotted : Maybelline Angelfit Double Perfector, L’Oreal True Match Makeup Base and Pond’s Age Miracle

Paris B 22 Comments

While rooting around in Watsons and Boots in Bangkok the past 2 days, I came across some unfamiliar products by Maybelline, L’Oreal and Ponds that caught my interest.

Maybelline AngelFit Double Perfector – Concealer & Highlighter

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I was intrigued by this product under the Maybelline AngelFit line. AngelFit appears to be an Asia exclusive line and I’ve thus far been quite impressed by most of the products under this.

The new one is Angelfit Double Perfector, which is a dual-ended tube containing a concealer and highlighter. The Concealer has a sponge tip applicator while the highlighter has a brush applicator. I dithered for a long time whether to buy it but decided not to because it came in only 3 shades and the concealer in the lightest 02 shade was a little too dark and yellow for me. The highlighter is a iridescent pink tone that promises to work decently well. I hope it comes in soon and that I  find a colour match! It was about THB320+ (approx RM32+). Update: News is, its not coming into Malaysia. Not sure why but we’ll see eh?
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