So... since summer in Sydney is getting pretty humid and sticky. Make up wise, I've been keeping it minimal and natural.. as usual! Here are a few things I use / carry along with me on the regular.
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Showing posts with label BB Cream. Show all posts
Summer Favourites
Yes, it's summer! And I've been waiting all year for summer... despite the fact that I'm kind of missing the winter chill but nevertheless, this means.. trips to the beach, endless days of sunshine (of course!), ice cold drinks and most importantly slapping on that sunscreen!
So... since summer in Sydney is getting pretty humid and sticky. Make up wise, I've been keeping it minimal and natural.. as usual! Here are a few things I use / carry along with me on the regular.
So... since summer in Sydney is getting pretty humid and sticky. Make up wise, I've been keeping it minimal and natural.. as usual! Here are a few things I use / carry along with me on the regular.
The Basic Lazy Face (Winter Routine)
Hi guys! I've been busy (as usual) so that's why I haven't been posting! Right now I'm free from the horrid exams, yay!
Also, I'll be heading to Melbourne next Wednesday so my blog will be quiet... not that it hasn't been quiet for a while!
Anyways... onto the post! Ever since Uni started for me this semester, I've been lazier at applying my make up (surprising? Yeah I know.) I haven't been putting that much effort into applying my blush, bronzer, lipstick etc. unless I have time and that I'm really bothered and by bothered if there's photos bound to be taken I'll probably put in that extra effort.
For those who know me, I try to keep my makeup as natural as possible, you'll never see me with a smokey eye or anything dramatic because...... let's face it... I'm not that spontaneous enough to wear it though I'm kind of a make up noob when it comes to looks!
Now a days it's just face and eyeliner and that's it! Oh and the brows too. I remember last year I put a bit of time and effort whilst getting ready but... 'nobody got time for that! Especially for the busy person I am now. (Or correction, lazy)
Anyways, since it's winter my face tends to get a little drier and I've been using a variety of BB creams and Tinted Moisturisers to allow some moisturisation for my face.
Today I'm just gonna show you some products that I've been reaching out for lately for my easy peezy lazy natural/flawless face look. (No self shots apparently but just images of products that I've been reaching out!)
I've been trying out this new Australis Matte Out Face Base* and I love how I can apply this on my T Zone and not have it getting all oily. I always tend to get an oily T Zone throughout the day and I love how it mattifies the T-Zone. This product swatches clear, so no - you would have purple streaks on your face nor do you have to blend it out! Staying power is mediocre though, I can get through a day but the oil control is quite excellent. It reminds me of those foundation sticks but it's in purple and has this floral scent.
Disclaimer: Products marked with an * were sent for consideration but I was not obligated to review the item. All items posted here are purchased with my own money.
Also, I'll be heading to Melbourne next Wednesday so my blog will be quiet... not that it hasn't been quiet for a while!
Anyways... onto the post! Ever since Uni started for me this semester, I've been lazier at applying my make up (surprising? Yeah I know.) I haven't been putting that much effort into applying my blush, bronzer, lipstick etc. unless I have time and that I'm really bothered and by bothered if there's photos bound to be taken I'll probably put in that extra effort.
For those who know me, I try to keep my makeup as natural as possible, you'll never see me with a smokey eye or anything dramatic because...... let's face it... I'm not that spontaneous enough to wear it though I'm kind of a make up noob when it comes to looks!
Now a days it's just face and eyeliner and that's it! Oh and the brows too. I remember last year I put a bit of time and effort whilst getting ready but... 'nobody got time for that! Especially for the busy person I am now. (Or correction, lazy)
Today I'm just gonna show you some products that I've been reaching out for lately for my easy peezy lazy natural/flawless face look. (No self shots apparently but just images of products that I've been reaching out!)
I've been trying out this new Australis Matte Out Face Base* and I love how I can apply this on my T Zone and not have it getting all oily. I always tend to get an oily T Zone throughout the day and I love how it mattifies the T-Zone. This product swatches clear, so no - you would have purple streaks on your face nor do you have to blend it out! Staying power is mediocre though, I can get through a day but the oil control is quite excellent. It reminds me of those foundation sticks but it's in purple and has this floral scent. 
Rimmel BB Cream 9 in 1 - Not my favourite but I like how it has a primer already in it's formula and along other moisturising properties and goodness. This is a huge lazy face essential - just apply it and if you like, set it with powder! I would use this on days where I have work or just need some evenness on my face in a flash. If it's a special occasion like a party, outing or where I need my make up to last - I'll use my Illamasqua Skin Base Foundation (in which I should blog about real soon!)
In my case, I use MAC Mineralise Skinfinish in Medium to set my make up. But before that, I like to conceal any redness or blemishes with the Benefit's Some Kind-a gorgeous Foundation (in a Mini) in Medium which provides me with that natural flawless look. It's quick and easy.
For the lips I use the Korres Lip Butter in Mango and I LOVE this stuff. It's so moisturising and gives my lips a little colour. Throughout the day, I apply my Bloom Watermelon Crush Lip Balm or any other lip balm I carry on my either the Korres Lip Butter or the Maybelline Baby Lips which is somewhere in one of my bags.
As for eyeliner, it's nothing too special. I didn't take a photo but it's just a basic black crayon eyeliner and my Dollywink Liquid eyeliner. I haven't curled my lashes in so long or bothered to apply mascara now a days, so I've been uber lazy.
Anyways, hope you enjoyed this post. A bit bland but it's what I've been sporting lately for my lazy look. Let me know if you ever go through a phase where you just use less makeup or what not! I want to know :) Shall see you REAL soon!
Love, J
Disclaimer: Products marked with an * were sent for consideration but I was not obligated to review the item. All items posted here are purchased with my own money.
L'Oreal Nude Magique BB Cream in Fair
So I've been eyeing this BB Cream for quite sometime, not that I have enough already but I was on a search for a good drugstore BB Cream.
Anyways, I snagged this BB cream after swatching it varies times in store and was quite pleased with it. L'Oreal claims that this mimics the texture and the glow of perfect bare skin, which I believe is pretty cool!
Anyways, this is the Australian version of this L'Oreal BB Cream, so if you're in the UK & US they're different variations from what I know.
First off, the BB cream has this self adjusting formula which when squeezed, it's come out white and dotty then mellows into your skin tone when blended. Just beware when purchasing this product, you would probably wanna try this out beforehand cause I mad the silly mistake of assuming that because I'm normally a Medium tone for most products I purchased the Medium tone, which it was way too dark for me. (For reference, I'm a MAC NC25-30.)
I opted for the 'Fair' shade after swapping with a friend after she had the same thing happen to her but instead she bought Fair! Anyways, I think this Fair shade suits my Medium / Warm toned complexion really well.
I think for very fair and pale girls (especially those with Pink Tones) I don't think this would suit you. I think this product is more catered to more gold/warm toned skin types. There's testers all over Big W, Target and Priceline so be sure to test it out on your jawline and see how it reacts with your skin!
Formula wise, the BB cream is pretty liquid and applies smoothly and my skin feels smooth and hydrated. I don't know about the 24 hour hydration thing L'Oreal claims - but it feels super silky and hydrating on my skin; so I don't have the slap on any additional moisturisers without making my face feel heavy.
The coverage is very light but buildable. I use my fingers to apply the BB cream (which is a bit troublesome) just to warm up the product. But I do use a Sigma Round Top Kabuki brush to blend the foundation with for a seamless application when primer is applied prior.
This BB Cream is great for those who don't want to wear too much make up (especially, if you're opting for a natural look). If your skin isn't really acne prone and has a few blemishes or tinges of redness (which is how my skin is) this BB cream would be perfect because it gives you that subtle flawless natural look as if your skin was naturally blemished free. Oh, and without the whole 'I can tell you have make up' look.
I've been using this BB cream on days where I'm going to do errands and going to Uni because I'm not going anywhere special or where I need that extra coverage. Longevity wise, it holds up pretty well. For a good 5-6 hours I would say. It lasts the whole day for me (typical 8-10 hours) when I set my BB cream with my MAC Mineralise Skin Finish so... it's all good.
I would highly recommend this BB cream to girls who wants a bit of coverage but without the whole cake face and heavy foundation feeling. That being said, school girls! Great BB cream to wear to school if you wanna cover up some blemishes and have an even complexion!
It has an SPF 12 and it's super hydrating so it's really good for a 'tinted moisturiser' BB cream. Okay, they should really just name this a tinted moisturiser - seriously! But anyways, for the price coming at $26. It's a bit hefty, but be sure to checkout for sales on L'Oreal products. I've seen it go down to $16 once (which is when I purchased mine) and it would probably last you a good few months.
As a drugstore BB cream, I would say it's really good for what it delivers. Despite the fact that I don't think much of it as a BB cream. In hindsight, if you're a medium/warm toned girl who has a few blemishes and wants to cover redness but don't want to look like you're wearing foundation then this BB cream is for you.
Hope this review of this BB cream (damn I've said that at least 10 times already) was helpful! Let me know if you use this or if you're interested in purchasing this BB cream too!
Anyways, I snagged this BB cream after swatching it varies times in store and was quite pleased with it. L'Oreal claims that this mimics the texture and the glow of perfect bare skin, which I believe is pretty cool!
Anyways, this is the Australian version of this L'Oreal BB Cream, so if you're in the UK & US they're different variations from what I know.
First off, the BB cream has this self adjusting formula which when squeezed, it's come out white and dotty then mellows into your skin tone when blended. Just beware when purchasing this product, you would probably wanna try this out beforehand cause I mad the silly mistake of assuming that because I'm normally a Medium tone for most products I purchased the Medium tone, which it was way too dark for me. (For reference, I'm a MAC NC25-30.)
I opted for the 'Fair' shade after swapping with a friend after she had the same thing happen to her but instead she bought Fair! Anyways, I think this Fair shade suits my Medium / Warm toned complexion really well.
I think for very fair and pale girls (especially those with Pink Tones) I don't think this would suit you. I think this product is more catered to more gold/warm toned skin types. There's testers all over Big W, Target and Priceline so be sure to test it out on your jawline and see how it reacts with your skin!
Formula wise, the BB cream is pretty liquid and applies smoothly and my skin feels smooth and hydrated. I don't know about the 24 hour hydration thing L'Oreal claims - but it feels super silky and hydrating on my skin; so I don't have the slap on any additional moisturisers without making my face feel heavy.
The coverage is very light but buildable. I use my fingers to apply the BB cream (which is a bit troublesome) just to warm up the product. But I do use a Sigma Round Top Kabuki brush to blend the foundation with for a seamless application when primer is applied prior.
(Image taken from lovelygirliebits)
This BB Cream is great for those who don't want to wear too much make up (especially, if you're opting for a natural look). If your skin isn't really acne prone and has a few blemishes or tinges of redness (which is how my skin is) this BB cream would be perfect because it gives you that subtle flawless natural look as if your skin was naturally blemished free. Oh, and without the whole 'I can tell you have make up' look.
I've been using this BB cream on days where I'm going to do errands and going to Uni because I'm not going anywhere special or where I need that extra coverage. Longevity wise, it holds up pretty well. For a good 5-6 hours I would say. It lasts the whole day for me (typical 8-10 hours) when I set my BB cream with my MAC Mineralise Skin Finish so... it's all good.
I would highly recommend this BB cream to girls who wants a bit of coverage but without the whole cake face and heavy foundation feeling. That being said, school girls! Great BB cream to wear to school if you wanna cover up some blemishes and have an even complexion!
It has an SPF 12 and it's super hydrating so it's really good for a 'tinted moisturiser' BB cream. Okay, they should really just name this a tinted moisturiser - seriously! But anyways, for the price coming at $26. It's a bit hefty, but be sure to checkout for sales on L'Oreal products. I've seen it go down to $16 once (which is when I purchased mine) and it would probably last you a good few months.
As a drugstore BB cream, I would say it's really good for what it delivers. Despite the fact that I don't think much of it as a BB cream. In hindsight, if you're a medium/warm toned girl who has a few blemishes and wants to cover redness but don't want to look like you're wearing foundation then this BB cream is for you.
Hope this review of this BB cream (damn I've said that at least 10 times already) was helpful! Let me know if you use this or if you're interested in purchasing this BB cream too!
I'll be back soon with a review soon!
Love, J
*This product has been purchased out of my own pocket, I was not paid or reimbursed in any way. All my opinions are mine, for more information please see my disclosure policy.
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