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♥

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.

HOW TO: "No makeup " Makeup look (Using a beauty sponge)

 I just uploaded a video of my "No makeup" makeup look and here are some of the snapshots from the video. Id updating this post for other pictures and more details. Bye for now! :)

Here is the video by the way :)

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. :)