This is a video I posted several days ago and I wanted to do a very in depth review of each and one of them in my blog. It is very hard for me to find time to sit down and write, but honestly makeup is a passion of mine and I feel like this blog is a way for me to at least put my toes inside the industry. Its not about companies contacting me or anything it is just my way of discovering if this is truly who I want to be, professionally, of course. Anyways, I want to put a disclaimer that the products I mention are truly and sincerely the best products I have tried in 2012 and will continue to use in this new year.
Disclaimer: I want to let you guys know that my skin type is dry- very dry skin. During summer it becomes normal but not completely. I mention this because products that may work for me, may not work for you. I have also tried products and researched them on other bloggers who I know for a fact have oily or combination skin.
BB Cream:
For BB cream, or Blemish Balm I chose Banila Co. BB cream. It is almost impossible to know which bb cream suits you best with so many different brands that carry lines and types of bb creams that it is near to impossible to find one that will suit you. I found this one through this tv program called Get it beauty and they were mentioning the best of bb creams and ranking them. The number one bb cream according to them was Tony Moly bbcream, so I immediately ran out to buy it. I have to say it was a good bb cream but I feel like it didn't give enough coverage and moisture which is what I look for in all my products. I then bought Let me touched (weird name right? lol) and the kind of moussy, but creamy texture just captured my attention and loved immediately.
Reasons I love:
-Very moisturizing
- To get glowing and dewy skin
- Medium to full coverage
- Stays all day
Cons:
- Pricey in comparison to other bb creams
Concealer:
Concealer is honestly my bestie. I have panda eyes if not for concealer. It is so sad that when I do not wear concealer everyone ask me if I'm okay because I look really tired. Sad. I know. LOLErase Paste:
Reasons I love:-It is a salmony color (Salmon- Orange- Yellow cancel out Purple and blue) I could do a whole other post on this.
- Full coverage
Cons:
- Again the price
- It is kind of sticky, but if you use an eyecream its gonna be easier to blend
Innisfree Concealer Stick:
Reasons I love:- Compact and easy to use
- Easy to blend
- Moisturizing
- I have never used a stick concealer that was so creamy as that one.
- Cheap
Cons:
- Korean makeup is always harder to find in US
Highlight:
Soft and Gentle-MAC
Reasons I love:- Gives you glowy skin without overdoing it
-Can use in different parts of face (cupids bow, cheekbones, eyeshadow, nose)
- A lot of product
Cons:
- Since I purchased this in Korea I would say the price is really high.
Blush:
Coralista- Benefit
Coralista from benefit is probably the best blush ever made. This is the first blush I truly have fallen for ever since the first time I tried it at Sephora.Reasons I love:
- Smells amazzzzinggg
- Great pigmentation
- Coral-gold
- Great for skintones like mine NC25
- Not to overwhelming
Cons:
- Price
Grapefruit Jelly- Etude House:
Reasons I love:- Pink/coral color for very natural looks
- Good pigment
-Cheap
-Great everyday blush
Lips:
Apricot Stick- Etude HouseReasons I love:
-Moisturizing
- Kind of like a lip balm with a lot of pigment
- Love the coral/pink
- A pretty everyday color
-Really cheap
Cons:
- Harder to find
Pink Beige- Peripera
Reasons I love:
- Great for smokey looks, nude lips
- Pigmented
- Not deadly looking
- Stays on really well
Cons
- A bit expensive 15,000 won or 14 dollars
MCR 342- Shu Uemura
Reasons I love:- Matte
-Amazing pigment
Cons:
-Expensive
Mascara
Lash Blast Waterproof - Covergirl
Reasons I love:- It does not smudge
- Very black
- Lengthens
- Curls
- Stays all day long
- Volumizes
- Cheap
Bottom Lash Mascara- Clinique
Reasons I love:- Separates bottom lashes
- Volumizes
Eyeshadow Palettes
Dolly Wink - Brown eyeshadow quad
Reasons I love:- Very pigmented
- Not too shimmery (I personally do not like shimmery eyeshadows)- Compact (easy to carry and use)
Naked Palette 1- Urban Decay
Reasons I love:
-Easy to use
-Great mix of shimerry and matte shades
- Favorites: Sin and buck
Eyelash Curler
Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler
Reasons I love:
- Great Quality
-Sturdy
- Curls really well
Eyeliner
Milani LiquifyReasons I love:
- Creamy
- Blends well
- Stays on for a long time
Stila Liquid EyelinerReasons I love:
- Very pigmented
- Good wand
- Waterproof
- Stays for six hours without smudging on me
Banila Co. Waterproof pencils
Reasons I love:- Creamy
-Waterproof
- Easy to use
That is all for today have a great day.
