REVIEW: Pinkie's Collection Cream Foundation

Hi everyone!

Sorry for being MIA lately, I had a trouble with my laptop and I was so so busy! Anyway, here is another review for you guys! ♥

I admit that I love foundations..I rarely go out without wearing a light foundation. My friends used to tease me, " Foundation day ba ngayun?" (Is today your Foundation day?)...because I sometimes have super cake-y face due to too much foundation! Hahaha..I don't know why, a lot of people say I have good skin and I don't need to much but, it is an obsession of mine and  now, that I'm older (hopefully wiser!) I tend to look for products that will look natural and can cover/conceal my dark circles and imperfections without putting too much. If you have seen my previous videos you will see that  I am obsessed with this foundation! I have seen  Ms Say Tioco rave about this...anyway.. here is my review:

Name: Pinkies Collection Cream Foundation

Brought from: SM City Department Store 

Price: P249 (approx US$6)

Shade: CFF-02 ( there three available shades)

Amount: 20gm

Ingredients:

Swatches:

Boom! Naked fezz alert!!

Skin Type: Normal to Dry Skin

Skin Problem: pores, dark circles, dull skin, uneven skin tone

Skin color: MAC's NW30 is a perfect match for me

Now, let's test drive this baby!!!

I used my FaceIt circle brush to blend the product because it was kind of thick and kind of difficult to blend using my hands.

As you can see, it provides medium to heavy coverage depending on how much you apply. Be sure to use a stiff brush and blend well to avoid streaks. 

One layer is enough to cover my dark circles and even out my skin tone. At first, I thought it was really white for me and I noticed that it does oxidize after a few minutes and matched my skin tone. There is a minimal white cast, just be sure to blend a small amount on your neck as well.The finish is definitely not matte but it not too dewy as well. It does feel heavy but I do feel that I have product on my face. 

Here is a before and after:

It evened out my skin tone!

Longevity:

I did not apply any setting powder to see if it will make me oily because I feel that cream foundations can make my skin oily. I went to work and it was night time and it was a little humid.

This is me after a few hours. I DID became a little oily but it was not too much. As you can see, the foundation is still there but it did settle on the lines under eyes.

MY THOUGHTS:

Packaging:

The packaging for me is so-so. Not so good but not so bad either. It gets dirty easily and it would have been better if it came with a mirror. I have dropped mine more than 10 times but it did break so one good this is that it is sturdy. 

Formulation:

Like other cream foundation,it is better to warm the product first before application to make blending easily. I use a damp sponge or a super dense brush to apply it all my face. It is very buildable and give light to medium coverage.  You really have to blend it thoroughly and make sure to blend it down your neck. I find that this when you take a picture with flash, there is a slight white cast and if you were not able to blend it thoroughly, you will end up with super uneven  ("looking") skin. It does not dry matte and can be a little dewy so if you have oily skin, it is best to set it with a setting powder. It also oxidizes after sometime so at first it may look too light on me but after a while, it matches my skin tone. As for the smell, it actually does not have any strong odor. I sniffed it closely and I think it smelled like candles or wax. The smell is not bothersome at all. 

Price:

I really cannot argue about the price because it is very affordable and Pinkies Collection are found in almost all SM department stores. 

Lasting Power:

As you can see from the picture above, it does last quite well given the humid weather in the Philippines. I ride jeepneys most of the time and I can get sweaty but I find that my foundation is intact (unless of course, I wipe it off). I would say that it can last from 4-6 hours depending of course on where you are and what you do. It does last longer when worn with primer and setting powder.

What I like:

-affordable

-gives a good coverage ( light to medium)

-lasts long

-no strong odor

-did not break me out

-evens out my skin tone ( when blended well)

-not patchy and good for dry to normal skin

Some issues:

-slight white cast

- comes in only 3 shades

If you are looking for a nice foundation for work or for everyday, I highly recommend this. Just be sure to blend it thoroughly especially when you use it at night for parties/special occasions. 

That's it for my review! I hope you find it helpful!

Please share your thoughts about his product, if you have tried this before and whether you like it or not. Or, please tell me what your favorite foundation is and which kind of foundation you like. I would love to read your thought! ♥

Take care!

♥maia♥

Product Highlight: SUESH INDIVIDUAL EYESHADOWS

Hi everyone!

Are you a fan of eyeshadows? I for one is suuppperrr addicted! I am not a lipstick person nor a blush person but I am an " eyeshadow" person..if there is one! I just feel like one can never have too much eyeshadows..hahaha.. Back in college, I've been known to wear green and purple eyeshadows in school. When I was in Manila, I went to Suesh in Market!Market! just to browse around and see what's inside the store. I saw that they are also selling invidual eyeshadows and of course being an "eyeshadow" addict that I am, I immediately bought the shades that I really liked.

Product Info:
*Individual eye shadow
Price: P90 each ( approx US $2.09)
Bought from: Suesh located at Market Market!

Here are the shades that I bought:

Shade: 62

This is my sister's favorite among the three and I can easily see why. It is a dark pink with shimmer. I picked this one because I do not have this shade and I think this will look good on my most skin colors.

Shade: E010

This one is kind of a boring color but definitely a staple. A light beige shade like this is a good all-over-the-eyelid  color or can be used as a highlighter under the brows. 

Shade: E011

This one is just a matte orange color. I currently do not have something like this in my collection and I figured that this will look good as a crease color. I have not used this a lot yet....but I do plan to use this in a tutorial. I also think this will look good on top of an orange lipstick to make that lipstick matte. :)

All in all, the eyes hadows are good quality. They have very minimal fall out and quite pigmented. I also like the fact that they aren't too powdery and quite compact. My sister and I have tried these shadows and they last long on the lids and has very minimal creasing even without a primer. 

 They are packaged individually and you can buy empty palettes there as well.  As for me, I only bought three and I think the plastic "container" that it came with is durable enough. 

I will definitely buy more from there store once I get back to Manila and I highly recommend this to those who are looking for good quality yet not so pricey eye shadows. :)

Anyway, here is a video of my haul with my twin sister.  I have not uploaded a video recently because I was a little busy but I did buy quite a number of stuff  and I'm quite excited to make tutorial and more reviews soon!

Here is another eyeshadow review that you might want to check out:

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Link: My Picks and Review: San San Single Eyeshadows

How about you? What eyeshadow color do you like? Please do share below!
Take care!

-maia

REVIEW: 177 COLOR PALETTE from Miss Bella Ph

Hi everyone!!

Are you a fan of eyeshadows? What colors do you tend to buy? In my case, I tend to pick purples and greens usually. For today's review, I am reviewing a palette that I bought almost a month and a half ago. Before, I was not a fan of huge palettes because I thought, they are just too bulky and I would not be able to use all the colors. However, since I started doing Youtube videos, I feel that I need to have a lot of eyeshadows to choose from when I do makeup videos. I wanted to have a lot of eyeshadows without spending an arm and a leg. I have some issues and concerns though. I mean, are they really worth it? Are the colors pigmented? I might be allergic to them...and so on... So, if you are interested to know what I think, read on ... :)

Product name: 177 Color Palette
Bought from: Miss Bella PH
Price: P1200 (approx US$30)

It is a black "bag" that when opened, contains 177 eyeshadows.

One of the screws broke..it was actually my fault because it fell, but other than that, I have no problem with the container. The sides have magnets, so they stick together.

What it contains:

42 Matte Neutral Eyeshadows
42 Shimmery Neutral Eyeshadows
1 Contour powder
2 Highlight powder
1 Mirror
2 Sponger
6 Eyeshadow sponges
48 Shimmery Colorful Eyeshadows
49 Matte Colorful Eyeshadows

CLOSER LOOK:

Ingredients:

MY THOUGHTS:


Let us start with the ingredients, as you can see, they contain TALC and MICA which can cause allergies to others, so just be careful. :) It also contains parabens which they say is bad for our health. However, further studies are needed to support that theory so unless you digest it or it gets absorbed in your blood or something, I think we're all good.

One thing that caught my eye is the container because it is very handy and adorable. Its like a black bag that when you open, you will see loads of eyeshadows and it comes with a mirror as well. It is like bringing you own vanity.

As for the color and pigmentation, I really have no complaints. I have used them in most of my tutorials and I have no problems in blending them.  I expected them to be powdery as well, but most of the colors weren't too powdery and had minimal fall off(is it the correct term?). Do I need to say more about the color selection?I mean, I see countless color combination and makeup looks everytime I look at this palette. It's incredible!

The contour powder is okay as well. When I saw it, I was like, hell no, this won't work. But, it did, I use it to contour my nose and my cheeks as well. The two lighter powders, I have no idea what to use them for. One is too white and the other is too yellow for me.

Sadly, this palette is not all perfect. When I first receive it, it has like a "toxic" smell that I do not understand. Maybe it is from the glue of the container? I don't know..I contacted Miss Bella and returned it and they gladly sent me another one. The new, do have a slight smell still, but it is okay. The smell is not overwhelming or anything,its just there. :)  But, if you are someone who is suppperrr sensitive to smell, then just be aware that it does have a smell.

So, will I recommend this? Hmmm... if you are a makeup artist or someone who really needs a lot of eyeshadows, then yes, definitely. But, if you are new to makeup, I really suggest that you start with a smaller palette and see how it goes because you might end up with something you will never use.

All in all, I love this product and I am happy that I have purchased it. No regrets so far!

You might want to checkout my videos where I have used this product:

So what do you think of my post? Yay or nay? What is your favorite eyeshadow palette? Do you like neutrals?or colorful shadows? Please share on the comments below!!

REVIEW: NATURAL MAKEUP POWDER ( FORMERLY KNOWN AS DODO PALGANTONG POWDER)

Hi everyone!!

Is it just me or is it suppperrr hot here in the Philippines? It so summer na! Anyway, I have been wanting to get my hands on the Ben Nye Banana powder for so long but unfortunately, it is always sold out. I wanted to use a light weight powder to set my makeup because I feel like using pressed powder or powder foundation on top of my foundation is just too much for me. A friend of mine suggested this powder and I also read a lot of positive reviews on this so, why not give it a try? 

NAME: NATURAL MAKEUP POWDER ( FORMERLY KNOWN AS DODO PALGANTONG POWDER)

I bought this from Hot Shop by Kat Roxas for P500.00 (US$12 approx). 

I got really intrigued after reading the caption. Here is what it says:

"Dodo Company (Korea), the manufacturer of Palgantong has changed its name to 3W Clinic since 2009. ALL NEW versions of palgantong powder now use the name of 3W Clinic. (In Korea) This is the professional version used by professional backstage make-up artists and are imported directly from Korea. PALGANTONG was first launched in Korea in 1999. It is very popular among Korean Movie Stars and 4 out of 5 Korean ladies have tried this amazing power. Firstly, it was only introduced to professional make-up artists, such as those who worked for Korean TV broadcast stations like SBS and KBS. In 1989, more professional make-up artists started to use the theatrical powder. The 3W Clinic Professional Natural Makeup Powder is very well known product to entertainers. Some fair/white skin asian women tend to look more chubby and fleshy during photoshoots. This is why Korean actresses depend on this powder to give them a better result in front of the camera. Since 1999, this best hit product has been selling well to non-entertainers too. It is now the best selling powder in Korea, Japan and Hongkong, recording 600 million selling products from 2002 to 2006 in Japan's critical cosmetic market. Therefore, it was selected as Japan’s Top Hit product and secures the 1st selling position in Japan's loose powder section. Slimming Effect : Makes your face look slimmer with a three-dimension effect caused by light reflections Long Lasting Effect : Strong against water or sweat. Does not stain/smudge easily. Excellent long lasting functional powder Blooming Effect : The scattering effect of the light-scattering power creates bright and splendid skin. Super Hydrating Effect : Maintains your skin's moisture all day long. It prevents moisture evaporation and thus creating silky skin Non Comedogenic"

 The label around the box and the container itself is in Korean, so I have no idea what it says. 

It comes in a red container. It comes with a huge white sponge as well. It comes two shades, mine is 23 since I am medium toned. If you have a pinkish tone and more on the mestiza side, you can opt for shade 21.

The inside looks like this: 

- I was surprised when I opened the  package because half of the space inside the container was for the sponge itself. I thought it contained more. 

- The holes are quite big so I did not take off the sticker all the way. Instead, I peeled of only a third of the sticker so that I won't dispense too much product.

-The product is finely milled and colored light beige with a slight touch of pink. It does not have an overwhelming smell but it has a slight floral scent. It feels very soft and smooth.

 -After I have applied it on the back of my hand, my skin felt really smooth . It also has a slight color.

- On my face, I applied it using a different sponge. I did not like the sponge that it came with so I used a normal makeup sponge and with a dabbing motion, dabbed it around my face. When applied too much, it might give a hint of white but turns translucent once blended well on the skin using a powder brush. 

- It is very lightweight and settled on top of my foundation without making it look cakey.

-No white cast! yey!

- It did not completely mattify my skin though, but gave it a nice "not oily" look.

OVERALL:

Packaging:

The container is a little bulky, so I transfer some of it to a smaller container so that it will be easier to carry around. I do not use the sponge that it came with because it is made of cloth and does not pick up the product well.

Availability/Affordability:

For the price, you will be able to get 30 grams and you don't have to use a lot of the product so for me, it is quite affordable. Plus there are a number of online stores that you can buy them from. 

Formulation:

It does set my foundation well without adding any color. I think if you really want a super matte look then you can apply more but in my case, I want it to look natural and not completely flat. Plus the subtle light refelecting properties make my face really look nice in pictures!

Lasting Power:

I think in Korea, this will be long lasting but it has no match for our weather here in the Philippines. I mean, if you stay in doors then of course, there is no problem but if you go out  or like me, ride a jeep, then you have to reapply again after about 2 to 3 hours. 

What I like:

-Makes my skin feel super smooth.

- Sets my foundation and does not cake.

-I love the smell.

- Quite affordable

-does not give me a white cast

Some Issues:

-the sponge is not good and get dirty easily

-the packaging is bulky

Recommendations:

-Use a sponge to dab the product all of the face and use a large powder brush to sweep away the excess product.

Do I recommend this powder?

Yes! Definitely!! I do not use a powder foundation on top of my liquid foundation. I will repurchase once I run out but I doubt I will run out soon. :)