ELF Two-way cake Foundation SPF 15 Review

 Hey everyone!!

My 4u2 BB Powder ran out so I went to our local SM city to buy a new one.However, I was so disappointed because they had no stock. I had no choice but to find an alternative since I desperately need a new powder. I went to the ELF counter and I saw this Two-way cake foundation with SPF 15.. I was skeptical at first but the lady there told me sha was wearing the foundtion on her face and I looked at her carefully. She looked okay. I kind of love the finish of the foundation on her face so I decided to buy one and  I have been using it everyday for a week.

Let me tell you about the facts first:
Name: Two-way Cake Foundation SPF 15
Shade: Rosy Beige (77013)
Cost: P249.75
What it says on the box:
This dual-function foundation can be used wet for a creamy sheer coverage or dry for a matte full coverage.
The SPF 15 formula combats premature aging and protects against the sun damage.
The easy to blend and lightweight formula gives a natiral looking finish for all day wear.
Directions: Apply prior to sun exposure. For a sheer coverage, dampen the sponge applicator with water to apply the powder wet.
For a fuller coverage, use the sponge applicator dry.

It comes with a mirror and a compartment for the sponge.

Ingredients: Talc, mica, titanium dioxide, hydrogenated polyisobutene, caprylic/capric triglyceride, ethylhexyl palmitate, polyisobutenem sodium dehydroacetate.
May contain (+/-): Iron oxide (CI 77891. 7789, 77899), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Red No. 40 Lake (CI 16035).
Active Ingredient: Zinc Oxide 15%, Titanium Dioxide 10%

 Me: 

skin type: normal to dry

problem areas: large pores, redness around the nose, undereye dark circles and uneven skintone

 This is me with the powder applied dry:

This is me with the powder applied wet.

With flash:

MY THOUGHTS:

What I like:

- It has no smell.

-It is affordable.

- It offers good coverage (in my opinion, especially when applied wet).

- Quite buildable and adheres to the skin well

-It matched my skintone and does not give me a white cast when I take pictures.

-It lasted on me for 4-6 hours without retouching (wet application); 2-4 hours (dry application)

-The sponge that came with it is also quite nice and thick.

What others may not like:

-the packaging looks cheap and may not be durable

-can be a little bulky

Recommended for:

-girls who are on the go and need less time to get ready in the morning

-girls with oily skin since it is quite matte and can control oil

-those who are on a budget

Other recommendations:

-I find it better to use wet rather than dry because it lasts longer and gives better coverage. However, be careful to do so, use a small amount first and continue building it until you get the coverage desired. Applying too much at first may make your face cakey once the product has dried.

Bottomline:

I love this product!! I will definitely get a new once I run out. :)

MAKEUP CHALLENGE DAY:4

30 DAY MAKEUP CHALLENGE DAY 4: DO YOU LIKE WEARING FOUNDATION? IF SO, WHAT'S YOUR COLOR AND FAVORITE? 

I am not comfortable going out with a "naked" face. I need to have some sort of coverage because my skin is very pale and I look sick if I don't have any foundation or tinted moiturizer. Currently, I do not have a holygrail foundation and what I use on my face depends on where I'd go and what I'd be doing. 

ME: no makeup, just filled my eyebrows a little bit

So, instead of my favorite foundation, I will juts blog about what foundation is CURRENTLY use on a daily basis. :)

FS BB CREAM

I used to love the Precious Mineral BB Cream from Etude House but when I ran out, there was no stock for shade #3 which was the shade I was using. I tried this BB cream and I love it. It is on the  oily side but that's okay with me. The color suits me well and the price is not bad also. 

It can be a little oily/shiny at first but once I set it with powder, it is okay.

Look Ma! no white cast :)

Pinkies Collection Cream Foundation

I discovered this foundation on Youtube because many Filipino beauty gurus have been raving about it.When I saw Ms Say's demo and review about ii, I was sold. Unfortunately, we don't have this in Iloilo so when I went to Manila, I immediately bought one. I love using this especially when I need to go somewhere special or on time when I need to have more coverage. I was very impressed with this. It offers full to medium coverage and lasts on my skin as well.

NO MAKEUP LOOK/ / USES OF A BEAUTY SPONGE

I filmed a video on how to use a beauty sponge or beauty blender. I still need to edit the video because it did not turn out right. Most of the clips were shot at a different light and my bronzer and blush was not that visible. So...I decided to just list here the uses of a beauty sponge instead. Just in case I don't have a video to show for it.

1. Blend and minimizes streaks and "cakiness" when using a cream foundation.

2. It can be used to apply liquid foundation. Just be sure to wet the sponge so that it wont absorb much of the product.

3. To  make liquid foundation last longer, instead of using a brush to apply finishing powder, use a sponge instead. Be sure to dap the sponge on your powder AND DO NOT SWIRL it around your powder or any powder product as it will destroy your sponge.

4. It can be used to apply bronzer and can be used to contour the cheeks and nose as well. Light dab the rounded end of the sponge to the hollows of your cheeks while doing a fishy face. Use the pointed part of the sponge to contour your nose. This will make it look more natural and will also make your bronzer last longer. 

5.Use the rounded end to apply your powder or cream blush. since the sponge is wet, your blush on will look more natural on your skin.

6. If you applied too much bronzer or blush just dab your beauty sponge to your powder and dab it all over  your cheeks. The sponge will absorb some of the color and will make it look more natural.

7. To make your makeup last longer, instead of using a brush, set your makeup using the beauty sponge. It will lock in your foundation and wont let it slide. :)

By the way , I bought my beauty sponge from Etude house and it costs P370. I saw one in Divisorria that was similar to the Etude house beauty sponge it costs only 80 pesos. :)