Review: Skinfood Good Afternoon Peach Green Tea BB SPF20 PA++ in Natural Beige

Hooray for being back! :) I miss blogging so much that I'll surely try my best to blog as often as possible during this summer vacation. And yes, University days are over, but I'm still waiting for my graduation. Heehee. *clap clap*

So, to celebrate being back here, I'm gonna do a review on my current BB cream--Skinfood Good Afternoon Peach Green Tea BB.

Skinfood Good Afternoon Peach Green Tea BB SPF20 PA++ in 02 Natural Beige

This is my first Skinfood product and I bought it online from an eBay seller bhappywithme. I didn't bother to try buying locally because regular prices from a Skinfood store here in the Philippines are double of what online sellers offer. Even if you pay for shipping fees and extra charges, you'll still be able to save more by buying online.

This is officially my second BB cream, next to Etude House BB Magic Cream. I basically bought it because of its description. Reviews were good too, so I gave it a go.

On the box, it says:

Peach Green Tea (Oil Controlling and Mattifying BB Cream)

A long lasting BB cream that helps maintain bright morning skin throughout the day without darkening or smudging. An oil-controlling and skin-mattifying BB cream that keeps skin fresh and matte with vitamin-enriched peach extract and sebum-regulating green tea.

Upon receiving and seeing this, I was already sold with the packaging. It was in a brown small box designed like a tea bag. It was simple, but pretty and dainty. However, for a 30-gram product, I didn't expect this one to be this small. But I compared it with my sister's 30-ml Tony Moly Cutie Beauty BB cream and found that Good Afternoon BB is heavier. In short, it was smaller yet heavier which was quite not really logical for me. LOL.


Next is the scent. Unlike the EH BB Magic cream, this one has a light peachy smell which quickly goes away. Well, I don't think it really smells like peach, but mostly similar to it. And it's not a strong scent. In fact, it doesn't linger on the skin for long, so you'll have no worries about having a headache due to its scent. :)

Coverage is light and sheer which is so-so for me. I think it is even lighter than the EH BB Magic cream. I still have to use a concealer to hide my blemishes. But if your skin is already clear and free of blemishes, this one is a good bet.

BB cream when blended onto the skin

After a few minutes

Consistency is creamy. It doesn't dry quickly, so you'll be able to blend it well on your skin.

Lastly, the oil control is quite good. In this heat, I think I only need to blot every 2-3 hours. In an air-conditioned room, oil control is good for 3-4 hours. It's not bad actually, considering this summer heat and my uber oily skin. Plus, it has a matte finish which I really like.

Wearing Skinfood Good Afternoon Peach Green Tea BB in Natural Beige

Pros:

• Good oil control. Lasts 3-4 hours on my uber oily skin.

• Matte finish.

• Has SPF20 PA++.

• Makes my skin look glowing.

• Does not dry quickly. You'll be able to blend it on your skin well.

• Not as reflective as my previous BB cream on flash photography, though still leaves a white cast as most, if not all, BB creams do.

• Comes in two shades: 01 Light Beige and 02 Natural Beige.

• Comes in a squeeze bottle which is easy to control. You'll surely be able to get the right amount of cream you need.

• So far, I didn't have any breakout because of this BB.

Neutral:

• Has a light peachy scent. I'm neutral on this one because, though the scent is not overpowering, it's not a smell that I like. (I like light, powdery and refreshing scents. :) )

Cons:

• Coverage is sheer. You'll still need to use concealer to hide blemishes.

• Not really buildable. Since I found that the coverage was sheer, I kept on trying to build it but to no avail. It's really sheer and I end up using more product. And even if it will build, it's only for a very little bit.

Overall, I really like this BB cream. I recommend it to those ladies who have oily skin. :)

Collective Haul + Mini Reviews

Well, hello there! Gosh, it has already been, what? More than a month, almost two, since the last time I posted. Time really flies by so easily, ain't it? But anyway, it's nice to be back for a while. :)

And here's another haul post! LOL. I don't really want a lot of haul posts in this blog, but I really can't do a review for each and everyone. I mean, because of this haul posts, I'm able to do mini-reviews on all products including those that I overlook and forget to review.

So here, we go! :)

Human Heart Nature Sunflower Beauty Seed Oil (P129.75)
Human Heart Nature Intensive Hair Mask (P99.75)

First on the line are these two. This is my second bottle of Sunflower Beauty Seed Oil. I mainly bought it to lighten my underarms. I can't say much about the progress, because I don't closely monitor it. LOL. But I think it's working together with the body scrub and whitening lotion I use because the dark spots on my legs are lighter than before. Yes, I also use it for those dark spots. :)

Next up is the Intensive Hair Mask. It smells like the menthol candy Stork or Dynamite if you ask me. LOL. It also has that minty feel whenever I use it on my hair. And yes, it makes my hair soft as if I used a conditioner, only this one is all natural which is quite healthy. :) However, I notice that I experience more  hair fall whenever I apply it on my hair. But after that rinsing, everything's back to normal. And I have softer hair. :D Unfortunately, this 50-gram product can only be used 2 to 3 times for medium-length and long hair.

Celeteque Dermoscience Hydration Facial Moisturizer (P129.75)

This is also my second bottle of Celeteque Facial Moisturizer. And this is my first facial moisturizer. I've never used any moisturizer before this because I have the notion that I already have an oily face and I don't need this anymore. How wrong I was! This has done wonders to my face. And I'm gonna put that in a separate review. :)

San San Lipstick Hydrating Dew 04 (given to me by my sister)
Avon Ultra Moisture Rich Lipstick Island Glow
Nyx Round Lipstick in Femme
Nyx Round Lipstick in Nyx

Of these four, SanSan lipstick is the only one I haven't tried wearing outside because it's Red. Yes, I'm quite timid in wearing red shades because I don't feel it's appropriate for school. (Yeah, the other colors are appropriate. :P) But true to its name, it's hydrating and I might try that one day. :) My fave among these is the Avon UMR lipstick because Island Glow has a good color payoff.

As for the Nyx, I also like them, has good color payoff. It's just that I feel that there are better colors that'll suit me that I don't know why I bought these two. LOL.

Maybelline MakeUp Remover (P99)
Glam Works Hair Removal Soothing Lotion (P99)

I still have the Ever Bilena Advance MakeUp Remover but I bought Maybelline because the latter stings my eyes which is a very big no-no for me. And so far, I'm liking Maybelline. It doesn't sting plus this works better than my former Sophie Martin makeup remover. My mascara and eyeliner are easier to remove with this one.

As for the Glam Works Hair Removal Soothing Lotion, I haven't really used it enough to give any comments since I've only used it once.  :D

Tony Moly Cutie Beauty BB Cream 02 Pure Angel Amy (P350)
Skinfood Good Afternoon BB Cream Peach Green Tea (P411)

And finally, my favorites from this haul post. :D BB creams! :D

I've been using Etude House BB Magic Cream (Refreshing) for 7 or 8 months now. Yes, it still has a small amount left on it. I even cut the squeeze bottle just so I could use it all up. Cheapskate me. LOL. :D I love it, but I guess it's time for me to move on from it now. Eight months is long enough that sometimes you'll want something new. Prolly that's why some people just buy and buy new BB creams even if they still haven't used them all up. But I'm cheapskate and I don't have money to spend on more BB creams right now. :D

I bought this mainly for its description that said it's an oil-controlling and mattifying BB cream. Plus, it's just right for my budget. Anyway, I'll save the specifics for another post. :) On the other hand, I wanna tell of how it went with Skinfood store in Megamall. I went right there to see and test this BB cream out even if I had planned on buying it on eBay. (Store prices are double of what online sellers offer. -_- )

I didn't see it on the shelf so I asked the beauty advisor if they have this one and her answer embarrassed me. -_- She told me that the Good Afternoon BB line might not be from Skinfood. For goodness' sake. -_- I even braved going in on the empty store.

This one belongs to my sister. I believe it's suitable for dry skin. We just combined shipping so we'll save more. :)

BB cream and skin care samples

I wanted to try more BB creams so I'll know what to buy next after using my current BB cream all up. Half of these are included in our purchases, while half, mostly skin care samples, are freebies from the eBay seller bhappywithme. We bought the Skinfood and TonyMoly plus these samples from her. Thanks for the freebies. :D

Nivea Whitening Cell Repair Protect Body Milk 40x (P199 for 250ml)

The body milk from the same brand and line that I bought last December was already empty so I had to buy again. I wish skin care wouldn't have to be so costly. -_- But anyway, I love using this lotion. It's non-sticky and greasy and it's easily absorbed by the skin.

Maybelline Clear Smooth All in One Foundation  (P119 for refill)

I bought this as replacement for the Maybelline Clear Smooth Extra Shine Free Foundation (the blue one). Basically, I didn't get the full version (?) of this Clear Smooth All in One foundie because I've read reviews that the foundie easily breaks. And it's not really fun using broken foundies. Most of the time, whenever that happens to me, I don't use it anymore. Sayang naman ang pera kung ganoon diba? But so far, I've been using this for more than a month now and it's not yet broken. I just already see the signs that it's gonna break sooner or later. O_O

Etude House Lip and Eye Remover (sample size)
Tony Tint (sample size)

First of all, I bought this from another eBay seller (NOT bhappywithme) and I have this suspicion that the makeup remover is fake. First, it smells like the 'spraynet'. (Do you remember that thing you spray on your hair then it'll get hard?) Second, it has bubbles in between the blue liquid and the colorless liquid. But overall, it works fine in removing my makeup and it doesn't sting my eye. So my question is, is that normal for the EH makeup remover? Because from what I see from the store, it's not like that at all. Plus, the blue liquid from the EH makeup remover from the store is 'blue-r'.


As for the Tony tint, I think it works fine. I haven't really tried the full one yet from the local store.


So there you go again for this long haul post. I hope the mini reviews are helpful. I'm off to study again.


Ciao~!

Sophie Paris J'adore Lipstick in Summer Pink

Yey! for another post. :D And this time, it's about lips and lipstick. ;)

This one is from Sophie Paris. (I think they changed their name from Sophie Martin to Sophie Paris.) And it's none other than a lippie from their very affordable J'adore Lipstick line, the Summer Pink lippie.

Sophie Paris J'adore Lipstick in Summer Pink (P79)

What I really love about this one (aside from the price) is the shade. It's bold compared to Avon lippies. But if you want a bolder shade of pink, go for Ice Pink from the same line since it's really what you can call hot pink. Summer Pink is the subtler version which is perfect for everyday use. (But I didn't say that you can't use Ice Pink everyday. ;) )

It shows the manufacturing batch and the expiration date!

Additionally, Summer Pink (and Ice Pink) has that blue tinge that suggests ladies with cool skin tones can pull it off best. :) But you know, until now, I'm not sure what undertone I have. LOL. I just always label myself neutral. Haha.

The J'adore Lipstick line from Sophie Paris is matte. So you've gotta be careful if you already have dry and chapped lips like me. LOL. Yes, I still use it because I like the shade though it's quite drying. Maybe I'll stop when I already have a new pink lippie. Anyway, you and I can always put on lip balm first so I guess we're still saved. :D

without flash

With that, please excuse my chapped lips on the photos. :D I've been using this lippie for a few consecutive days now.

with flash

Lastly, it's very affordable for only P79! And what's even better, since you're ordering from a "Sophie lady" (uhmm..I dunno what to call them so I've got to borrow from Avon), you can pay for it for a whole month. LOL.

with sunlight

I got this from my classmate who sold Sophie Paris two to three months ago. And I was thinking that since she already stopped selling, I wouldn't be able to collect other shades from the line. My sister got lucky coz she already had three shades.

FOTD: My Everyday Look

This is my first time to post something like this, so please, please bear with me. :D And FOTD still stands for Face of the Day and not Friend of the Devil. LOL.

So here it goes. ;)

Me and my favorite (and applicable) statement shirt. LOL.

This is my everyday look. It's just simple because I only go to school  on weekdays and malls on weekends. That's it, the life of an accounting student. LOL. I just play around with colors depending on my mood, and at times, I mean most of the times, do winged lines on my eyelids.

Here are the products I've used to create this look:

Etude House BB Magic Cream Refreshing
Tony Moly Baby Doll Pot Concealer Natural Beige
Maybelline Clear Smooth Extra Shine Free Powder Foundation Honey
Fashion 21 Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner
Avon Glimmersticks Eyeliner Blackest Black
Avon Simply Pretty Long Lash Waterproof Mascara
Etude House Styling Eyeliner 02 White
elf Natural Radiance Blush in Glow
Lip Ice Lipbalm in Strawberry

Sophie Martin J'adore Lipstick Summer Pink

For this look, I focus on my eyes. I usually line my eyelids thicker than the usual (but not excessively thick as with ulzzangs and gyarus) because my eyes are small and I use my comfy eyeglasses all the time. (I still haven't decided when I'm gonna use contact lens because they're not supposed to be ordinary contact lens, I need toric lens. They're not as inexpensive as contact lens and I'm scared of wasting money in case I find it too difficult to use and maintain. Any suggestions, dearies?)

Anyway, I find makeup fun (though I think I should also have fun reading my books and reviewers) and I always look forward to that 10-20 minutes of making my face before being harassed by the hustle and bustle of Metro Manila. :)

In2It Oil Control Face Powder in Harvest OCP 03

I've been using In2It Oil Control Face Powder longer than I've had this blog.

Back then, I was really annoyed at my usual oily face and was looking for a face powder that would probably help in the absorption of the excess oil of my face. At first, I really couldn't decide on which one to buy because I was quite determined in looking for the face powder with that particular oil control feature. I could've used the usual loose face powder given the powder-and-go person that I was before, right? But nah, I just wanted to try something new. :P

So, there we were on a trip to the mall (Robinson's Galleria, this time) when I spotted the In2It Oil Control Face Powder. You couldn't fathom how happy I was to see those words, i.e. Oil Control on this one. LOLJK.

In2It Oil Control Face Powder in OCP 03 Harvest

Additionally, If I could remember this correctly, there were four shades to this one, Harvest being the darkest. So, that was a plus for me, because naturally, we wanted everything complementing our complexion.

Lastly, as I've used this on my face, I notice that it has a very light coverage. You won't be needing to have your foundation retouched, this one's already fine for retouching.

But still, though there were certainly good features, I found this one a bit pricey for a face powder since I only used Pond's, Avon and the like as my face powder. It was around P400 if I could remember correctly. And because of that, I had second thoughts in buying this one, but I really couldn't resist the words, "oil control". LOL.

Pros:

• Has an oil control feature

• Is available in four shades

• Has no fragrance or bad smell

• Finely milled

• I didn't have breakouts.

• Includes the manufacturing and expiration date of the item

• The box says it has SPF15.

• The box says that it has silica for oil control. I researched about it and found that silica is an ingredient mostly found in mineral makeup to absorb sweat and oil.

• The box says it contains vitamin E for enhanced moisturization.

Cons:

• Although the box says that it is long wearing, well, I just have to disagree. I mean, it helps control oil for an hour or two, but after that, I can see my nose starting to get shiny. Yep, that's how oily my face is. But I already have my Gatsby Oil Clear Sheet to do its job.

• Other than that, it's overall good.

Here's my face with just the In2It Oil Control Face Powder in Harvest OCP 03. :D

I really need to have eyebrows done, don't I? LOL

To learn more about In2It and its products, visit www.in2itcosmetics.com.

How about you? What face powder do you use?

Review: Ellana Minerals Blush in Lust

A few days after Ellana had sent me the free samples, I bought a mineral blush from them in Lust. It's the first product I've ever bought from them and I'm sure I'll be purchasing more in the future.

Ellana Minerals Blush in Lust (P180 for 2.5g, P100 for 1g)

According to their catalog, Ellana Minerals blushes are a soft-toned powder blushes that are easy to blend, with a light formula that gives you a dusting of color that instantly livens up your complexion.

Lust is a peach pink with sheer gold shimmer.

As far as I'm concerned, I've got a medium light to medium skin tone. And I actually don't know if I've made a wrong decision in purchasing Lust because it's for medium to deep skin tones. But I guess, the blush is still wearable in my case.

Pros:

• It's mineral! And mineral claims to be non-comedogenic. It's your face's friend.

• Highly pigmented. A light tap of brush on the blush can already do wonders to your cheeks. Just be careful not to overdo it.

• It's affordable unlike other mineral make up which cost thousands. It's only P180 for 2.5-gram of glam blush.

Cons:

• It comes in a tub which tends to be messy. It's probably the number one flaw of this product.

• Since my face is really oily, I'm not sure if it can last for at least 5-6 hours.

Nevertheless, I still recommend Ellana Minerals for those ladies with or without sensitive skin. Anyway, it's still minerals and easy on the pocket.

Here's a photo of mine with the Lust blush on. Can you see the hint of peach in my cheeks? :D

You can catch Ellana Minerals booth in the SM Megamall weekend bazaar. It's front of the supermarket (Bldg. B) from Fridays to Sundays.

Review: Tony Moly Baby Doll Pot Concealer 02 Natural Beige

Since the classes today are suspended (which means I won't be going to school),  I took the chance to take pictures (for blogging, of course) in good light.

Tony Moly Baby Doll Pot Concealer

My dark eye circles have been my problem since god-knows-when. Before, I don't care about the dark spots on my face brought about by pimples, what I only want gone are those dark eye circles. Not only does it stand out on my face, but it also makes me look really tired (even though I'm not).

My bare face. XD

I've tried Garnier Eye roll on but to no avail. I've also tried sleeping early. It could've helped but, you know, I'm a nocturnal person. And with my schedule right now (6-9 PM classes), I couldn't help sleeping at 4 in the morning and waking up around noon time. LOL. (The boyfriend doesn't like this and teases me that I'm a 'princess'--a euphemism for 'lazy girl'. LOL.)

And of course, I've got to find something to cover those dark circles up. I used to be contented with the coverage of my previous foundations. Lately, I've been using the BB cream too. But I felt that I just needed more coverage, so I bought the Tony Moly Baby Doll Pot Concealer in 02 Natural Beige.

Originally, I wanted the Berry Lovely Girl Tip Concealer. But upon visiting the store, I liked the creamy texture of the Baby Doll Pot.

02 Natural Beige

And anyway, it really works concealing those dark eye circles and other blemishes too. Look and guess which dark eye circle has been concealed. LOL.

Isn't it too obvious with my uber dark eye circles? Hahaha. Mind you, I put the concealer on my right eye circle (your left hand side).

Pros:

• Highly pigmented. At first, I thought the pot was really small. But because it is highly pigmented, I now think that it can last for a few months.

• Has a rich, creamy texture. You can blend it well using your fingers or your concealer brush.

• Has a very cute packaging. I really like it! :)

• Can conceal my dark eye circles well. It even brightens up my eyes, I think.

• Lasts long. It stays on for hours.

• Has a very light smell.

• Already inexpensive for a Korean cosmetic at P248.

Cons:

• It comes in a pot (which is just okay for me, though some might find it troublesome.)

• Other than that, none. :)

I recommend it to anyone who wants those dark circles and blemishes immediately gone concealed. :)

Review: Etude House BB Magic Cream Refreshing

Since it has already been a month after I purchased my Etude House BB Magic Cream Refreshing during the Etude House Grand Sale, I think it is high time that I make a review about it.

During that time, I was really looking forward to buy the Precious Mineral BB Cream All Day Strong. But unfortunately, it was out of stock. It was out of stock in both the EH boutique and SM Megamall Department Store. The only BB creams that time were BB Magic Cream and Moistfull Collagen BB Cream.

I liked the creamy texture and finish of the Moistfull Collagen BB Cream when I tried the tester, however the beauty advisor told me that it was only suited for dry skin. So, definitely no, because I really have an oily skin. With that, I opted for the BB Magic Cream Refreshing which was said to be suitable for oily skin. It became my first BB cream.

BB Magic Cream Refreshing Review


On the Box:


BB Magic Cream offers natural looking coverage that nourishes and corrects skin tone.

Directions: After facial cleansing, apply a small amount of product to hands and spread evenly across facial surface. Cream may give a whitish appearance upon initial application, but will naturally blend with skin tone once lotion sets.

Packaging:

Contains 35ml of the product.

For me, the pump comes in handy because I can control how much cream comes out. However, it can get dirty if you don't clean it after every use (like mine LOL).

Swatch:

See that white cast?

BB Magic Cream after a couple of minutes.

My skin did really glow after using this BB cream. I wanted to show my glowing face (LOL) here, but the bad lighting in the room won't permit me.

Pros:

• This BB cream is not as creamy as the Moistfull. On the contrary, it is watery. It also dries quickly--but not as quickly that you won't be able to blend it well.

• At first, I thought that it was too white on me. (I can't choose from other shades because there are no other shades. :( ) But still, nobody has told me that my face was too white, well maybe except for my sister who likes to tease me. LOL. And it's probably because, as what it promises, it settles on the skin after a while and naturally blends with the skin tone.

• This BB cream, again as what it promises, provides a natural-looking coverage. It's a bit buildable, so you have to put small amounts on your face.

• Before I used this, I was having a pimple break out (but maybe that's because I have a period during that time). A few days after (and my period was also gone), my face had less pimples.

• It makes my skin glow that my friends and classmates told me I was blooming. Haha, if only they knew. :D

• Already inexpensive at P548. I got this though for only P438.40 during the Grand Sale.

Neutral:

• The finish is not matte, but it's not dewy either. It's actually in between the two. (I like a matte finish, so I'm neutral on this. Hehe.)

Cons:

• Though it is said to be suitable for oily skin, my face still gets oily after an hour or two. And that's even when I'm in an airconditioned room. Yikes. And according to my research, it doesn't have an SPF. (Please correct if I'm wrong here.). The one that has SPF is the BB Magic Cream SPF30 PA+.

• It's sheer so you'll still need a concealer to hide blemishes. But if you have a blemish-free face, then I think this one is perfect. Nyehehe.

• Has only one shade which probably suits fair to medium skin tone.

• Has a white appearance or cast on my skin on pictures taken with flash. (This really sucks.)

Do I recommend it?

Yes. By all means, you can buy this one because it delivers what it promises. However, make sure that it suits your skin tone first before buying. And anyway, most of my friends and classmates told me that I was blooming when I used this, so I think it's overall good. :D

Will I repurchase?

Not really. I want to try other BB creams such as the Precious Mineral All Day Strong.