- 05:22
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- 12:06
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I was lucky enough to be invited to the international launch of Givenchy's new product for 2016, the Teint Couture Cushion Portable Fluid Foundation. It is basically a foundation in a compact, just like the 'Korean'-style BB creams and foundations.
Personally, I do not prefer this method of putting my foundation on because the compact sponge it comes in will get contaminated if you do not wash it constantly and it is tough to wash in general, as compared to a beauty blender.
However, I was very excited to try it because I have always been a fan of Givenchy's Prism Libre loose powders. I was given one to try, together with a very sweet gift of a full sized Givenchy Live Irresistibly perfume.
My only gripe was that I could not pick a shade for myself, and ended up with shade 4, basically the darkest shade of the range of 4 colours (the darkest shade really isn't that dark so the colour selection is bad. However, I did appreciate the very nice gift from Givenchy and will still put the foundation to good use.
This review does not contain a full wear time first impressions, as I will be leaving that for video on my channel -> https://www.youtube.com/user/cherylannchong/videos
The packaging is extremely sleek with a glossy finish on the outside. This will retail for S$83 at Sephora Singapore which made me question whether this is actually better than my Laura Mercier Smooth Finish Flawless Fluide Foundation and Marc Jacobs Re(marc)able Foundation (both slightly cheaper than this).
When I swatched the foundation, I set the sponge aside as I really have a phobia for sponges like this lol! Anyway, the foundation came out looking very light, and I could tell it had a pinkish undertone, which of course, does not suit me. However, I was raring to see how the formula turns out.
When I first swatched with my fingers on my hand, I could tell the foundation is sheer, and I wasn't unhappy as it did not claim to be. It is stated that it is for a 'fresh and flawless', hence it is supposed to be non-cake-y and I suppose, more natural.
After a second swatch, I could see that it is not buildable and it stays sheer throughout. The only big thing I noticed was that the foundation oxidises like crazy into a very orange-y finish. However, only after trying it on my face, will I be able to tell the wear time! I'm still excited to try this in a video, even though you guys know I love full coverage, oil-free and matte foundations. However, since this did not claim to be, I know people who love sheer coverage and a fresh face look, will fall in love with this!
For more information or questions, you can email me at cherylannchong@gmail.com, Tweet me at @cherylannchong or leave a comment down below. Cheers!
- 08:09
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Recently, I've been loving using my Carli Bybel palette to create looks. For just USD$12.50, this palette is a steal because the shadows are extremely blendable and pigmented, and so are the beautiful highlighters.
I will be starting on videos very soon and will try to recreate this look again if anyone is interested! I basically find it harder to find video tutorials for eye looks for my 'type' of eyes. I have hooded 'Asian' eyes so basically I have no crease or sunken in lid space to do any shadow work so I really need to work at my eyes a different way.
Thankfully, the palette was such a gem to work with, I had no problems with it at all and my shadow game was actually pretty good!
Products used:
Hada Labo Moisturiser
Too Faced Primed & Poreless Oil Free Primer
Marc Jacobs Re(marc)able Foundation in 27 Medium Bisque
UD Naked Skin Concealer in Light Warm
Contoured with LA Girl Pro Conceal in Beautiful Broze & Espresso
Highlight & All Shadows from Carli Bybel Palette
Ardell Demi Wispies
Marc Jacobs Magic Marc-er Eyeliner
Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara
Make Up Forever Aqua Brow in 15
Eyeko Brow Gel
Colourpop 'Bumble' on my lips
For more information or questions, you can email me at cherylannchong@gmail.com, Tweet me at @cherylannchong or leave a comment down below. Cheers!
- 12:15
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This year end, you will probably be receiving invites for parties or for holiday dinners with your pals or family member and the big question is, what lip colour would you wear?
Now, while I do not have the biggest MAC lipstick collection, I do love the formula of the lipsticks, especially the matte ones. As I've been leaning towards liquid lipsticks recently, I thought, why not revisit the cult favourite lipstick line?
As for many folks out there too, stepping into a MAC store or counter is like entering a dreamland of colours and possibilities (yes, I'm exaggerating but really!). The first colour I have been loving for the longest time is matte shade called - MEHR.
Before I purchased Mehr, I did ask the MAC sales assistant for a recommendation of a 'matte, nude and pinkish shade'. To which she replied, "So do you want nude or pink?" I was horrified inside so I just said a combination of both.
I did feel like she was judging me a little, like I was a complete newbie at make up and I know NOTHING. Oh well, nevertheless, I still got a few items that day and pretty much, Mehr became my favourite shade of all time. It still is now!
Hang Up is a Cremesheen shade and is the perfect deep plum colour that is not too in-your-face. Although the formula of this does not last as long, the shade is one of the darker shades I pick up most frequently. Plum shades are always in at this time of the year!
From L to R: Mehr, Hang Up, Whirl
After Kylie Jenner popularised the brown lip, I found myself picking up Whirl more often. I did enjoy slightly over-lining my lips like she did (I usually use MAC lip liner in 'Buerre' with this lipstick), and this could be a stellar combo for you this winter.
For more information or questions, you can email me at cherylannchong@gmail.com, Tweet me at @cherylannchong or leave a comment down below. Cheers!
- 12:57
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Hello lovelies! I've been on a crazy foundation run for the past couple of months, trying to find the perfect foundation to suit my oily/combination skin type. I've been using the Too Faced Born This Way Foundation in shade - Light Beige, for about a month now and I could not be happier with it.
It is stated that it is oil-free and after hearing all the great reviews (some mixed of course), I was eager to try it out. I also liked that the foundation comes in a pump-form. Thank you, Too Faced!
The consistency is not too liquid-y and the foundation itself is build-able to a full coverage, without caking up your face. The shade was a direct match to my skin tone and it is another foundation that does not get blotchy throughout the day.
I put my foundation on at 9am and this photo was taken at 6pm with no powder, just a light blot with my BeautyBlender Blotterazzi. Oh, and I also took a 2 hour nap (yes, with my make up on because I was just so tired) with my full make up and ta-dah! The foundation stayed perfect! Of course, a little wore off at the sides where I put my head against a pillow, but other than that, my T-zone was looking fine!
However, around my bigger pores at my nose, you can see that they became more visible. I am very very oily and my T-zone so I was not surprised. The foundation was stellar for its price tag. If you want a foundation that will not run on your T-zone throughout the day, the Marc Jacobs Re(marc)able Cover Foundation Concentrate is a much better choice.
I highly recommend this foundation for combination and oily skin girls! You can purchase this in Sephora Singapore for S$55.
For more information or questions, you can email me at cherylannchong@gmail.com, Tweet me at @cherylannchong or leave a comment down below. Cheers!
- 12:50
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So basically, this foundation is awesome. I have a very oily T-zone but pretty normal skin for the rest of my face and this stayed on for at least 12 hours on my face with no blotching and I didn't see any visible pores or faded foundation in my T-zone even after a very long time of wear.
I used my Too Faced Primed & Poreless primer below this and it worked like a charm. This retails for S$80 here in Sephora in Singapore and the price tag can be a bit ridiculous to some but if you are in a market for a really good high end foundation that works, this is your guy.
The foundation comes in a beautiful frosted glass bottle with a little dropper-like wand inside. The formula was similar to Cover FX's Custom Cover Drops but slightly less concentrated. All you need is a small amount of this to get a full coverage.
My colour is 27 Bisque Neautral for fair with yellow undertoned skin. This was a perfect fit on my face and I loved everything about it. However, in my opinion, if you have very dry skin, this might actually enhance the dryness of your skin as it does dry to a smooth dry consistency on my oily/combination skin.
For more information or questions, you can email me at cherylannchong@gmail.com, Tweet me at @cherylannchong or leave a comment down below. Cheers!
- 11:39
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