Just the basics

To deviate a little from all the foodie posts, some of my friends requested I do a make-up review.

I'm no stranger with make-up, in fact, there was a time that I was sooooo addicted with make-up that I experimented with different brands and colors. But that was just a very impractical phase, I now stick to the ones that work for me and are not budget-breaking.

This would be my review of the basic cosmetic products I currently use on my face.

To give a run down:

1. Etude House's Goodbye Pore Ever Primer Essence

2. Maybelline's Dream Liquid Mousse (Classic Ivory - Light 2)

3. Revlon's Nearly Naked (030 - Medium Moyen)

Etude's Goodbe Pore Ever comes in a cute tube container. It's very easy to use and a little amount goes a long way. It contains a creamy liquid and blends out easily.

 

You could hardly notice the product after you blend it in.

               

So, on the left is my bare face (just after my cleansing and toning rituals), and on the right is after I used Etude's Goodbye Pore Ever. I didn't really notice a big change on my pores, but I love using it as my make-up base.

Next stop, liquid foundation!

Maybelline's Dream Liquid Mousse comes in a glass bottle, with its own pump. The pump has a closing mechanism when you twist it clockwise, so you won't need to worry about it spilling.

The liquid foundation has a very thick consistency and very good coverage. The picture on the right actually shows how thick and creamy it is.

I love this product because their Classic Ivory - Light 2 shade is perfect for me! Another plus factor is that it has a matte finish and has medium coverage, so you can build it up for your preferred coverage. I use either my stippling brush or just my fingers to apply it, depending on how much time I have. Another product that I used and fell in-love with before was Lancôme's Tint Miracle. If you want to splurge on a liquid foundation, it's a must try!

 

(After applying Maybelline's Dream Liquid Mousse)

 My last step is the Revlon Nearly Naked powder foundation in Medium Moyen. 

As the name suggests, it has a light to sheer coverage, which makes it very light on the skin. I also love the matte finish. It comes with a small, and very thin applicator. I use my foundation brush when I apply this, since it's able to spread the powder evenly.

  

So this is the finished product. I love how matte my face is! 

For lasting power, it just takes around 4 hours before I can see shine on my face, specially on the T-zone. The picture on the left is 4 hours after application, while the one on the right is a full 8 hours. You can see how "shiny" I've become (hehe).

  

 Since I've got somewhere to be tonight, a retouch is in order. Will tell you about my favorite eyeliner next time. :)

Hope you enjoyed the post. Have a good night everyone! ^_^