Etude House Double Lasting Foundation (Tan)

Hi unicorns!!

I just received this foundation in the mail yesterday. My friend went to South Korea and I've asked her favor to purchase a few makeups that's unvailable in Malaysia. One of it is the Etude House Double Lasting Foundation.

A lot of vloggers claimed it to be better than the Big Cover Concealer BB. So I'm truly excited to review this product. It costs 20,000 won which approximately RM70. 

The packaging is 100% different from Etude House's girly and cute concept. It reminds me a lot of the Banila Co. foundation that I've seen at my local Banila Co. counter. But I'm liking it! It comes in a frosted bottle with minimal decoration except for the color block fonts. It's sleek but slightly bulky and takes too much space. 

My shade is tan; the darkest shade. I'm glad they have expanded the shade range from three to five. I believe they are Fair, Vanilla, Beige, Sand and Tan. Although tan is definitely NOT dark enough, it's a tad fairer than my skin tone. However it does oxidize after a few hours, making it match my real skin tone. 

The pump is messy. It gets dirty easily and I have to constantly clean the stain. But the pump works wonderfully and its easy to control amount that I desire. 

The foundation has a thin, liquidy texture. From the swatch, I've expected it to have a low to medium coverage. It's also quite ashy when I first applied it. I was bummed out but the ashiness goes away after a few hours. I dislike the scent! It smells like headache inducing perfume from a cheap brand.

Thankfully it's gone as soon as I put it on my face.

Freshly applied

Applied with damp sponge (L) / applied with flat top foundation brush (R)

3-4 hours later

Look how beautifully it sits on my skin gawdddd 

I personally like it better when using the damp sponge. It gives more natural, skin-like finish but slightly low coverage. On the other hand, the brush gives more coverage, almost full. It looks ashy initially but it eventually oxidize. It's also wayyyyy less tacky than any Etude House BB creams. It's not fully matte but still it doesn't feel overly dewy, I say it has a velvet finish. 

I've never been a fan of Etude House's base makeup. It's ALWAYS too dewy for me. Even the "Cover and Bright Fit" that I've reviewed HERE is not as good as this one. This foundation is a GAME CHANGER.

I am wearing this foundation while writing this review. It's about 5-6 hours since I've first applied it. It doesn't feel oily or greasy but it does transfer when I lightly blot my skin with a tissue. The foundation around my nose has also fade moderately. 

Lovely foundation and I will absolutely use this foundation again soon. 

Etude House Curl Fix Mascara Review (Brown)

Hola peeps!

I've had this mascara for quite some time now. For some odd reason I was never interested to write a review about it, until now. I have less than 5 mascara tubes mainly because mascara tend to expire earlier than most makeup. It should be disposed after 6 months and throwing out a tube full mascara with rancid smell is a bit of waste.

It received a lot of hype when it was first released with claims of 24hours wear and voluminous curls. I was not intrigued at all yet I bought it anyway since Etude House was having a 1+1 deal. 

It has ambitious claims ;

Curl the lashes

Fix the curls

No smudges

I appreciate the brown waves inked on the handle. Its so simple, not like the usual presentation by Etude House but nothing horrible. 

The bristles have two designs. Supposedly the flat side will give you a nice, evenly coated and separated lashes while the fat side will give a curling effect.

More info below.

Apparently, they called the bristles as jelly when its actually just a fancy term (again) for rubber. These bristles can hurt you. I swatch it on my hand and it was sharp af. It feels as if I'm pressing my skin against thumbnails. I'm aware of how sensitive the eyes are so take precautions please.

The swatch look glossy because it has not dried up yet. Its crazy intense brown but on the lashes it end up looking a lot lighter than its initial color. The product stick like a bulk on the bristles and at first I thought its gonna cause clumping. To my surprise it didn't. It deposited the product evenly and give a thick coat to the lashes. 

I tested both sides of the bristles and the fat side do add extra curls to my lashes. However I prefer using the flat side as I find it more convenient to apply due to my downturn eyes. Once it dries, my curls were pretty much glued. It does not sag nor smudge. Keep in mind that this harden hardcore, like a cement for lashes. Its to the point it hurts a little bit on the roots :O

It is sweat proof, water proof and didn't flake off even though I frequently touch my lashes. The bad part is removing them. It can only be removed with oil-based makeup remover and I took a good 5 mins to rub off everything. I have to rub pretty strong to iniate the removal and the process irritate the lashes roots :( It does not hurt that much but I can definitely feel it.

And that is why it never make it to my fav mascara. Its a genius invention but the formula is a bit off for my personal preference.

Have you tried this?? Do you like it??

Take care! XOXO 

February 2016 Favorites (Maybelline,Innisfree,NYX,etc)

Hello earthlings!

My February favs are all about rediscovering old items that REALLY performs well. I haven't bought anything new for this year because I'm currently saving some cash. So I use whatever I have which let's be honest, I have way more than a normal person should have haha.

Etude House Face Conditioning Cream (Original Version)

I've ran out of my regular sunscreen so I've been using this one as a substitute since it has SPF25/PA+++. Its quite low but better than nothing! Normally I also use it alone whenever I'm not in the mood to wear makeup. It does not really do anything other than UV protection, in fact I don't understand the purpose of this cream. I'm guessing its a makeup base. A little reminder, this is unsuitable for oily skin because of its heavy and thick texture which also makes it a bit sticky/shiny on the skin.

Etude House Beauty Shot Face Blur

Trust me, 'face blur' is just a fancy term for PRIMER. Its texture is thin and lightweight, kind of like a liquified silicone. I thought this was a gimmick product but I was amazed when I tried it. I'm loving the fact that this do blur my pores and my makeup stays on longer. Plus the scent reminds me of baby lotion, it brings back nostalgic feelings. This has easily become my favorite primer of all time.

Maybelline Fit Me! Matte and Poreless Foundation

I reach for this when I want a foolproof good skin day. This can never go wrong. It does not feel heavy, it does cover my pores without primer and its finish is not too matte yet not too glossy for my liking. Its not tacky and it blends like a dream with the brush or damp sponge. This is a legit wonderful foundation for daily usage. If you have oily skin, you need this in your life!

Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer

This is also my all time favorite item! It brighten up my undereyes immensely. Its a bit thick and I prefer blending it with a damp sponge. Its also a little drying if I were to compare it with the Urban Decay Naked Skin Concealer. It really lasts once its set. It does not budge and crease. The price point is what makes it sooooo worth it. Its so affordable and yet it works like magic. 

Innisfree No Sebum Mineral Pact

You can tell by its packaging that I use it a lot LOL. Its convenient to travel with due to its small size. Its perfect to set the face, undereyes and it also act as a mattifying powder because its finely milled texture. It feels so soft on the skin! The downside is that it can give white cast if used excessively so always keep that in mind.

 Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes Mascara

I got this when I bought the Tarte Christmas Holiday Collection. There's nothing special with this mascara but I keep on reaching for it. Its wet formula makes it heavy and it cannot hold my curls. But I love the volume it gives and it does not smudge on my oily lids. I would not repurchase this once it dried up. Personally, I'm still on the quest to find my ultimate favorite mascara.

NYX Eyebrow Cake Powder

Of all eyebrow product, I love the powder formula the most because its easy to blend and dark enough for my black eyebrows. Sometimes pencil or twistable eyebrow pencil slip and slide on my brows probably due to the fact that I'm oily all over my face -____- Needless to say, the NYX eyebrow cake powder is affordable while doing wonders to my eyebrows. If I accidentally over applied (in which I always do), I can easily blend it with a spooly. I always have an option to go with a natural or fleeky brows with this product and that's just make me love it even more.

NYX Tinted Eyebrow Gel

I use this when I want my brows to look extra polished. I find that this gel is rather chunky and once deposited, its quite difficult to blend it. The trick is to use a LIGHT HAND with it. Its basically brushing lightly on the brow hairs without putting any pressure on the handle. It takes a bit practice but once I've mastered it, I thoroughly enjoy using it. 

Maybelline Baby Lips Lip Balm

I wore this a ton and its still going strong! I have a weird pale lips and I look sick whenever I don't wear makeup so I always put on a tinted lip balm just to bring the life back into my expression. Its quite thick and sticky but I'm used to it that I keep on using it. Its also the only lip balm I own at the moment. It does moisturize my lips and this really helps because I tend to breath using my mouth unconsciously so my lips are prone to dryness.

Wearing my Feb favs ;)

So that's it guys. I really hope you find my post helpful and I'll see you next time!

Take care! XOXO

Etude House Beauty Shot Face Blur Review

Hola peeps!

This product was marketed as an "instant smoother photo ready skin" and it was so hyped up during its release. I was never really interested with it because I fear it would appear too white on my skin, making my base look cakey. It was also a bit pricey on the offline store here (RM 100++).

Alas, I've asked my friend a favor to buy this on his trip to Korea and it was around RM40 something. Affordable right? 

It claims to smooth, hide pores and brighten up the skin tone.

I have found my favourite primer! This blur my pores beautifully and it doesn't sink into my pores. My skin looks poreless once I've applied foundation or BB cream. 

I thought the consistency is thick and hard to blend but I was totally wrong. Its so thin (almost liquidy) and easily blended just by using the heat of the palms. I normally apply a pea size to each of the problematic area of my face like cheeks, nose and forehead.

This does has strong fragrance in it. I can detect its synthetic just by sniffing it. Its quite strong but will disappear once blended. Personally, I didn't notice any brightening/whitening effect and its probably because I've only use a small amount of it every time.

I can say it prolong my makeup wear time. I normally wear makeup from morning to evening (4-5pm) and it hold my foundation pretty well. I am impressed!

I can proudly say my quest on finding the perfect primer has completed!

Take care! XOXO

(Update) Etude House Precious Mineral Cover and Bright Fit BB Cream Review

Hello peeps!

My local Etude House store was having a Buy 1 Free 1 event so I ended up buying this BB cream (eventhough I have tons of them already) and the Curl and Fix Mascara. I have watched a video review by Jolse and it says this BB has a matte finish and I was hooked. 

This is probably the simplest concept Etude House has ever came with.

The tube is glossy and thin compared to its sisters. It has this ice princess vibe to it LOL.

It also came in 35g instead of the normal 50g product.

You get less product but seriously, how are you gonna finish THAT much of product anyway. 

Shade - W24 Honey Beige (Darkest shade available)

I actually like the pointed dispenser. It doesn't get too dirty while dispensing the product and it also dispense nicely according to my liking.

To be honest, this is like a fuss free and travel friendly BB cream.

I can tell someone have made an amazing effort with the packaging and presentation of the product.

The overall undertone is yellow with a hint of grey. 

This product claim to "smoothly glides onto skin with its Double Fitting Concealer Technology"

Quick translation; YOU DON'T NEED CONCEALER

True to some extent. I personally think its a fail on my dark circles but on my redness, it covers well. It does glide smoothly on my skin, doesn't tug on or anything but aren't all liquid foundation are?

Its not matte as advertised. I still find it quite dewy for my liking and a tad tacky before setting it with powder (I dislike tacky face). Its lightly scented, synthetic yet fresh. 

I have only tried it for once and I am ALLERGIC to it.

My face got so itchy when I was wearing this. The itchiness concentrates just right above my brows and few other spots on my face.

Its the weirdest thing.

When I removed it at the end of the day, I can see red spots on the itchy area probably due to me scratching it all day long. :(

I tried it yesterday and its actually a semi-matte finish. It is not tacky at all when applied in thin layer. 

I also did not experience any allergic reaction and it actually feels comfortable because it didn't feel heavy on the skin. Personally, now it seems like this one is the best compared to its sisters.

It can look a little bit greyish though, something all Korean BB cream tend to do on my skin.

Take care! XOXO

March 2014 Favourites (L'oreal,Etude House,Bobbi Brown,etc)

Hello dreamers!

I've noticed that i've consistently use more or less the same product in my daily makeup for the past few months.Sometimes i would play around with my eye makeup for example but normally,these products are my daily staples and they work wonderfully!

❤ Etude House Dust Cut Facial Mist Review ❤

Hello everyone!

I just finished my final exam and now im back at my hometown.Im so happy to be home :) I bought this mist because it was on sale.I bought it for only 30 MYR. That is quite a steal for me hehe.The amount i've got for its price is also pretty good *thumbs up*

Confession Of A Beauty-holic ; Base Makeup

Hello unicorns!

This is yet another post unlike the usual.I wanted to share with you guys my current base makeup collection.Mostly the one that i love the most.I have sold most of my base makeup especially CC creams.They are simply below the par in terms of coverage and longevity.Sad but i think i'll stick with BB creams and BB cushions for now.

So,currently i have 6 BB creams/foundation plus the Face Conditioning Cream (base) and 4 BB cushions.Lets get right into it!

❤ Etude House Precious Mineral BB Cream Blooming Fit W24 Honey Beige Review ❤

Hello strawberries!

This BB cream is one of Etude House's newest addition to their Precious Mineral line.Supposedly this BB cream is the improved version of the Bright Fit BB cream i reviewed here.I've heard so many bloggers praising this BB cream due to its texture and the radiant glow it gives.

For some reason,this BB is more expensive than its sisters (Bright Fit and Cotton Fit).Its retail price is 99.90 MYR = 100 MYR O.O So i bought this from Carousell for only 30 MYR (preloved)

❤ Blog Sale Part 1 ❤

Hello everyone!

Recently i did a spring cleaning on my makeup collection and i have tons of products that i hardly touch once bought yikes.So i decided to do a blog sale for the sake of getting rid of these unused products.

1. Only available to Malaysian (sorry,i am not an expert with international shipping)
2. First come first serve basis.
3. Reservation only last for 24hours
4. Price stated is fixed and non-negotiable.
5. Strictly no refunds,no exchanges and no returns *google reviews please*
6. Postage fee is RM 6 (West Malaysia) and RM10 (East Malaysia)
7. I will use Poslaju only since its faster and reliable
8. I will only post your item once payment has been made.No money,no talk LOL.
9. Postage will be done every Monday,Thursday and Friday.
10. For more infos/details of any particular item please Whatsapp me 0148532434

The Faceshop Aqua CC cream in #2 Natural Beige RM45 - used no more than 5x,for hygienic reason sponge will not be included

Etude House Cleansing Serum RM10 - used less than 5x

Tony Moly Aqua Aura Water Bomb Sleeping Pack RM40 - used less than 5x

Etude House Im Blooming Brightening Mist RM35 - 65% left

Banila Co. CC cream RM45 - used less than 10x

Etude House Baby Choux Base (Mint/Green) RM30 - 70% left

The Faceshop Lovely ME:EX Powder Pact RM10 - There is minor defect as seen on picture and no sponge will be provided for hygienic reason

Etude House Lipstick

From left - Color Lips-talk RD303 RM25 (used less than 5x)

Sweet Recipe Jelly Lips-talk JPK003 RM15 (50% left)

 Color Lips-fit PK002 RM30 (used less than 5x)

 Color Pop Lips-talk OR214 RM25  (used less than 5x)

Color Lips-talk RM10 BE103  (bullet is dented/unstable hence why i sell it at much lower price)

Swatches (forgot to swatch lips-fit sorry!)

From left - BE103,RD303,OR214,JPK003

Etude House Candy Stick #1 RM10 - used less than 10x

Etude House Dear Darling Neon Tint #2 Neon Pink RM10 - 45% left,notice the dried black eyeliner on it.

Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain #040 Rendezvous RM25 - used less than 5x

VOV Showcase Stick Shadow #White Mousse RM15 - used less than 5x

Nyx Jumbo Eye Pencil (Black Bean) RM10 - The lid has cracked and smudged,used less than 5x

Missha Dual Eye Tip GL01 RM10 - used less than 5x

Etude House Styling Eyeliner (White) RM10 - used less than 10x

Tony Moly Berry Lovely Girl Concealer #1 Ivory RM15 - used less than 5x

Za Perfect Fit Concealer #2 Medium RM15 (brand new)

VOV Face Clear Concealer #21 Light Beige RM15 - used less than 5x

Avon Luminous Concealer Stick F101 Almond RM10 - used less than 5x

Maybelline Cat Eyes Mascara RM10 - used less than 5x

Etude House Sweet Eye Cupcake #4 RM25 - used less than 5x

Etude house Real Art Cleansing Oil (Fresh) Deluxe Size RM5 - used once

Tony Moly Latte Art Milk-Cacap Pore Pack RM15 - 40% left (spatula included)

Etude House Cupcake All Over Color RD301 Raspberry Mousse Cake,OR202 Peach Sugar Cake,OR201Orange Choux Cake (Each RM30) - used less than 10x

Maybelline Color Tattoos #10 Fierce and Tangy RM10 - used less than 5x

Happy shopping everyone!

❤ Etude House Face Conditioning Cream Review ❤

Hi everyone!

Sample Hime requested for a review on this so called conditioning cream,another fancy name of face primer created by Etude House LOL.

Seriously,Etude House is the only brand who constantly release new collection/product throughout the year.Thumbs up to their R&D department! :D

This one was released less than three months ago and now there's already a new collection which is the Lips-fit and Skin-fit products.

❤ Etude House Color Lips-fit in PK002 Silhoutte Fit Pink Review ❤

G'day mates!

This is among the latest product released in the Etude House 2014's spring collection.Its a multitasking lip product which can be a tint,blush or a lipstick.Lipstick in liquid form?Interesting,right?

Do you know NYX lip cream??The concept is the same but only now the Korean ventured into this kind of product.

I got mine in PK002.

❤ February 2014 Makeup Haul ❤

Hello kitties!

Its been a while since the last time i updated my blog.Im in the broke phase at the moment LOL.But a few days ago i received a parcel from an online shop (which i frequently buy stuffs from).I also received the cosmetics that my friend from Korea bought for me.OMG it was so cheap though i bought a lot of newly released items (New collection tend to be higher in price IMO)

So these items will be as what the title said,i will probably update a review this evening on one of these items.Wait for it! ;)

✿ Etude House Styling Eyeliner in 02 White Review ✿

Hello everybody!

This eyeliner has been sitting in my vanity stash for a few months already,totally forgot to review this one.To be honest,i've been loving this product though it has a few setbacks. :)

✿ Etude House Fresh Cherry Tint in PK002 (Hot Pink) Review ✿

hello unicorns!

So finally,here comes the review of the highly raved tint from Etude House.So many bloggers reviewed on this product and i can sum up that it is an everyone's favourite tint.

Lets move on to the review,shall we?

❤ Etude House Sweet Recipe Chocolate Eyes Review ❤

Hello unicorns! 

I bought this trio eyeshadow as a self treat for my birthday from Princess Beauty Shop (facebook).I also bought the infamous fresh cherry tint that was highly raved by korean cosmetics enthusiast.The seller was selling this eyeshadow for a very cheap price since she's doing a clearance stock sale. :)

Etude House Baby Doll Puff Review

Hola!

I bought this puff along with the Cooling Cushion and Water Color Blusher and Serum CC.Beauty blender is popular nowadays,almost every online shop sell it.I heard the genuine one cost you about sixty bucks :O I remember watching bubzbeauty video and she mentioned this particular 'puff' is her favourite.