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There’s nothing like a DIY facial with a packet of face masks from the fridge but I find that my skin becomes multitudes better after a facial that’s been done. With so many facial salons out there, it’s hard to pick the right one! But,  about two weeks ago, I went to visit Indulge Spa for their Intensive Skin Renewal Facial and was very impressed with the results even after one week!

Indulge Spa can be found at The Star Vista Mall and was established in 2003 providing beauty solutions for their clients. What is super special about them is that they mix both Western and Traditional Chinese medicine within their both face and body treatments and are aimed to detox the body. They are also a proud partner of premium beauty brand Sothy’s and use their products widely in their services.

The treatment I tried was the Intensive Skin Renewal Facial. This facial is for all skin types and ages and dramatically improves acne skin as well. Jean, the founder at Indulge spa told me about a girl who had a serious case of acne but as she returned to get this treatment, her skin with before and after photos kept improving! It aims to stimulate collagen and elastin production to firm the skin and also lighten blemishes.

Essentially, the main star of the show was the Chemical Peel. After removing all of my make-up and a deep cleanse, the therapist applied the chemical peel on me. As you can see, there are cotton pads on my eyes! A chemical peel doesn’t sound as harmful as it does. It’s simply fruit acids that help renew the skin, lighten blemishes and stimulate collagen production. The feeling was very tingly and prickly but no pain no gain. The skin looked glowing after the chemical peel session which we then proceeded to my least favourite part, extraction, and then a Sothy’s clay mask to absorb all the impurities. After everything, my skin couldn’t look any more glowing!

But of course, I like to wait at least week after the facial for my face to settle into the results and I’m still impressed. My pores were visibly reduced and my skin looks glowing – still. I especially noticed my forehead which really looked super smooth! Overall, very pleased with the Skin Renewal Facial at Indulge Spa!

As I’ve noted before, they’re also known for their traditional Chinese medicine treatments including cupping which involves suction cups to remove toxins or even slim you down. One of their most popular treatments is in fact their Cupping Slimming Treatment that aims to help you slim down naturally. And of course they are also in top in facial technology offering IPL, RF, Oxyjet and other treatments as well. Who could forget? You can even get your mani and pedi done ;)

Overall I had a great experience at Indulge Spa!  You can find them at The Star Vista Mall (which is a mall you need to go to and may eventually beat ION in terms of architectural design) at #B1-27 – give them a call to make an appointment at  6694 2072!  Thank you Indulge Spa for sponsoring me!

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Love,

Roseanne

Hey Everyone!

I was recently invited to the launch of Benefit’s brand new concealer, Fake-Up! Benefit is the Queen when it comes to faking it. Whether it be eyelashes, radiance or even a flawless complexion. Now, they’ve found a product finally worthy of the name and that’s this concealer. P.S I had an amazing time at the launch, loved the skit they did below!

The new concealer comes in extra chic packaging and an absolutely beautiful tube and the stick form makes it easy for girls on the go. What makes this concealer different from the rest? It’s wrapped with a “hydrating core”. Basically your pigment comes from the core of the product and a moisturising balm wraps around the pigment. So, when you glide, you get a mix of moisturisation and the concealer.

The main objective of this concealer is that it provides the coverage without the creasing. Because it’s slightly sheer when you glide it, you don’t end up building lots of the product up, preventing creasing. Dry air or even air conditioning might separate some concealers leaving it to crease but because of the hydrating core in Benefit’s fake up concealer, this worry is basically gone!

The concealer comes in three shades – light, medium and deep. However, if you’re an extra dark skin tone, it’s hard to find your shade here. The Deep probably matches an NC40 – 45. I was surprised to see that the concealer is wrapped in the hydrating core and not the other way!  But because of this reason, I feel like sometimes I’m putting more of a moisturiser on than a concealer.

However, don’t be fooled when you first swatch the product at the counter. When you first swatch the product, the hydrating core doesn’t really blend with the concealer and it feels a bit like a slippery mess. You’re wondering at this stage, how is this concealer going to cover anything? However, once you blend and wait, you’ll see that your skin absorbs most of the balm leaving the concealer. It does hide well and is good alternative for people who want to hide undereyes without the fuss of patting in a liquid concealer. But, in any case I wouldn’t use this for serious eyebags but for light to medium pandas like me, it works just fine!

Hope you liked this post! Update on the online store – we’ve been testing and there are some technical issues that need to be solved on our end. Unfortunately, we won’t be able to fix these in time for the proposed launch date on Wednesday. Most likely, it will unfortunately have to be after Chinese New Year! Probably better for all of us though but I will keep you posted!

Have a wonderful weekend,
Roseanne

Hey Everyone!

If you hate bb creams because they never match your skintone, then you’re in for a treat, finally! In fact, the Bobbi Brown BB cream is one of those products you return to after a while and start loving again. I think in a cold country like London, the Bobbi Brown BB Cream’s glowy finish performs much better than humid Singapore and with a very rare warm undertone, it’s a gem in this crazy BB race!

The Bobbi Brown BB Cream is SPF 35 PA+++ which is a reasonable range as most BB creams are at SPF 25. Bobbi Brown also claims that this baby covers imperfections and evens the skintone, helps control oil, reduces the appearance of wrinkles and brightens dull skintone over time. I can’t say much about wrinkles but obviously being SPF 35, it should shield you against UVA and UVB rays as it also claims. The BB cream also comes in a uniquely extenstive range of shades which I think is this BB cream’s winning point. You in fact have 5 shades to choose from, all in natural skintones of our skin. Nothing blue or overly white, something that makes me extremely happy.

The cream itself is a good creamy texture that doesn’t feel to heavy on either. It blends well into the skin and gives you medium coverage although just like any bb cream, don’t bet on it to cover your scars. You’ll need a high coverage foundation for that. But I like how the texture is a stable consistency. Nothing overly watery that makes me feel a little insecure nor too thick so that I feel like I’m wearing a mask. It’s pretty much perfect.

Applying the the Bobbi Brown BB Cream:
But seriously, what’s a review, without applying it! Let’s put it on shall we and see it on skin!

The BB cream blends easily in and I feel like for once, I can actually apply it like a normal foundation without thinking it’s going to look too white or cakey. I love it! You’ll also notice that the BB cream leaves an extremely glowy finish, borderline oily which is why I didn’t like it in Singapore that much because I tend to oil up in those climates a lot. It wasn’t waterproof either in a humid country and that’s why I leaned more on my Rachel K CC cream. However, in cold weather like now in London, I can wear it comfortably without worrying too much.

It does look a bit too warm now doesn’t it? It does gradually adjust to your original skin color and matches perfectly after a few minutes so make sure you give it some time to do that. As the claims say, it does even out imperfections and pores and definitely brightens. However, the oil control on this bb cream is poor and if you have oily skin and need something not as glowy, you should get something else.

Overall, I really like this BB Cream. I thought I didn’t but after using it more now that I want to change my face routine up a little, I’m getting back to really liking it especially in the dry and cold weather here in London. Some pointers, it’s finally a bb cream that will suit your warm undertone but will give you a glowy finish so let’s hope that’s how you roll!

I hope you liked this review!

Love,
Roseanne

Hey Everyone!

Foaming foundations are now the new in the world of make-up. We have cream, liquid, powder even mousse and now it comes in a can. I mean, who would have known right? The first time I spotted a foaming foundation was the Maybelline Pure Mineral BB Mousse. I thought it was really cool and innovative but I expected the foundation to have poor coverage and to be extremely light. Little did I know I was wrong. When I saw the Maybelline Dream Nude Air Foam on shelves in Australia, I grabbed it off the shelves to review.

Maybelline claims that this product is 100% lightweight and offers nude perfection (whatever that means) and gives you effortless application because of the fine pigments. A concern I had was if it would break out on sensitive skin. I have uber sensitive skin these days and I’m pretty prone to break-outs and I’ve heard that foaming products have a chemical in it that isn’t so good for your skin. I’ve been wearing it though and have not seen any major complications.

In terms of packaging, the foam comes of course in a can with a pump applicator. You have to be careful because the moment you press down on that pump, the foundation poofs out in a huge ball of foam. So, be easy when you pump it out especially the first time. Overall, I like the whole look. It’s compact to carry around and I’ve always been a major fan of Maybelline dream nude products.

In terms of the texture of the Maybelline Dream Nude Air Foam is…well..foam. Which means when you pick it up in your fingers, it kind of disappears into a liquid and the more you play with it, it turns into a watery texture when the foam melts. When spread over the face, you can see tiny bubbles that fade later on. The trail leaves a a very lightweight trail of coverage that is surprisingly medium coverage. Because it disappears as you apply it, I don’t know whether the foam remains just a gimmick.

But what’s foundation if you don’t apply it. For application, applying this is complicated and I would disagree with the claim of it being effortless application. Do not apply this by just putting that puff of foam on your face and spreading it around unless you’re asking for a complete mess. Trust me, that statement comes from experience! Instead, it’s best to take a little of the foundation at a time and pat it on your face. Don’t bother with using brushes or sponges, clean fingers will be best for this job because it doesn’t absorb a lot of the foundation like brushes and sponges do.

But after the tough part, the finish is surprisingly flawless and natural. What I liked about it is that it dries matte so that you don’t need to add an additional powder if you think the coverage is enough. Yet, it also leaves a nice and natural glow. To be honest, the finish that this foundation produces is the most natural that I’ve seen, fare more natural than cream, liquid or powder. It looks like real skin. The coverage you’ll be getting is  versatile because just as long as you pat it, the coverage is certainly buildable – from sheer to full.

The downside of this is that it doesn’t last long, at all. You get the natural finish but you probably won’t get it for long so I would suggest this if you don’t have a lot of acne or blemishes unless you don’t mind them appearing in the middle of the day. I also just feel that I should tell you that I don’t know how good it is for your skin. There’s something really unnatural about foundation in a can that even I can’t get over. It does also oxidize on your hand into a gross orange but on your face, it doesn’t oxidise much and certainly not into an orange color.

S0 there you have it! My review of the Maybelline Dream Nude Airfoam Foundation. For more, you can check the video out to see the foundation in action:

The Good – very lightweight and natural feeling and coverage. The bad- application is complicated and it’s not long lasting. Now it’s up to you to decide!

Love,
Roseanne

Hey Everyone!

We all know that Topshop makeup has been around for a while now. The definetly different packaging of white chalk on black paper, squiggly sketches of make-up products has always caught my attention but I never really dove in for the kill until now.  I’m like a stubborn cat when I’m shopping. When I want to go shopping, I really go shopping. When I want to try something out, I want to try it all. And if I’m not in the mood, my parents have even begged me to buy something. Anyway, enough of being silly, here’s my take, opinion, review, whatever floats your boat of the majority of the make-up products.  Let’s get started.

1. Topshop Make-up Eyeshadows

I picked out the Smokey Eye Palette in Smouldering – it’s 4 dark and semi shimmery colors – but they come out more matte than shimmery. I tend to like eye-shadow palettes much better because I have a ton of eye-shadow and I shouldn’t add any more full-size babies to my collection. Cute enough, the set comes with a little mini tutorial brochure telling you how to apply these shadows. Apply the gray all over the lid, the dark maroon in your outer corner and then use the black to line your lids. The white shade can be used to highlight your brow then remember to blend everything together.

In terms of pigmentation, the color payoff is great when swatched which is no suprise really. The only “problem” I had with them was the blendability or “softness” of the shadow. Even if you’re talking about dry eye-shadow if you know eye-shadow well enough, you would know what I mean by “soft”. Soft eye-shadows pack on great color at the first pat on your lids and blend very well and effortlessly on your lids. The reason why I love and always use the Urban Decay Naked 2 palette is because it does just that. So does the Wet N’ Wild palette. Love those babies. So although pigmentation is good, they aren’t soft enough. But if you’re not a picky eater, you probably wouldn’t know the difference.

2. Topshop Make-up Lipsticks 

Call me a little nuts, but this lipstick is my first bright red lipstick. I have two OCC liptars that are bright red but they don’t count because they’re lip paints. So this is my first red lipstick and it makes me want to do a Snow White tutorial. Hazard is a beautiful color. It doesn’t look as dark as it does on the stick, and actually comes out a stunning bright red, one that matches my skin tone perfectly. It’s the one Geisha’s wear and one that Snow White would be proud of. It’s beautiful.

But what is a lipstick if it’s no good. I actually really liked the texture and smoothness of the lipstick. This baby applies very well and pigmented, smoothly and although it gives great coverage, it also feels very light on the lips which I love. It has a semi-matte look that still gives leeway for looking like you’ve come straight out of a poster. I give this lipstick for sure a thumbs up! I can’t say much about lasting power just yet but I am impressed with the smoothness, lightness and coverage of it.

Red lips can be tricky. You need one that matches your skintone. If you get the right lipstick for your skintone, it’s becomes a red bright beam of red goodness as you can see. I love the color. I don’t know if I’ll be wearing it out anytime soon but we will see.

And of course since I don’t wear red lips often, I had to have a little fun. If you like red lip looks, I have done a Dita Von Teese make-up tutorial that you might wanna check out! It’s using the OCC lip tars though.

3. Topshop Make-up Highlighters

I love highlighters, I think they make a great difference in making your nose a little slimmer and your cheeks seem a little higher. I’m always on the hunt for the next best highlighter. When I first saw the Topshop sunbeam highlighter, it reminded me a lot of the NARS albatross highlighter and although that isn’t obviously gold, it has gold shimmer. After swatching it at the store, it appeared highly pigmented so I was like eh, why not?

I don’t know about this one to be honest. It looks a little yellow for my liking and isn’t as “natural” looking as I’d like. I don’t really want to look like I just came out of an Egyptian history book nor want to be Cleopatra’s best friend. It does have a nice shimmer, but it could use some neutral tones to balance it out. I’ll still have to figure out a new way of using this. I do love the texture and pigmentation of this highlighter and I may even use it as an eye-shadow.

4. Topshop Make-up Nail Polish

The last baby I got was the Topshop nail polish in Ice Crush.This was the first thing I grabbed off the shelf. I have seen too many awesome instagram pictures of your glittery nail art that when I look down at my plain jane mono-chrome toes, my tail (if I have one – don’t worry I don’t) goes down. When my friend showed me her Nubar  white/silver glitter accent nail amongst her other teal blue fingers, I immediately put that glitter nail polish on my wish list. But seeing this, I thought it would make a great dupe. The nails you see there took about 3-4 coats but it is glitter so you can’t expect much. It went on smooth with no problems!

I hope you liked my “comprehensive” review and although pretty long, I hope it helped!

Love,
Roseanne

Hey Everyone!

I’m still looking for that perfect liquid foundation that gives me a radiant glow, is absolutely flawless and actually keeps throughout the day. I used to be a matte face fan but I realized that it was harder to keep my face matte considering my skin type than to just celebrate the fact that my face likes to glow. So I’m letting it glow.

Product Claims:

Today I’ll be doing a review of the Rimmel Wake Me Up liquid foundation that’s supposed to reawaken your skin with a radiant glow, be 100% pore less and flawless and eliminate the signs of tiredness to make you look younger. That sounds like a pretty good catch, but let’s see if this baby works!

 Packaging/Texture/Consistency:

I love the orange bottle of this foundation or maybe it’s just the fact that I like the color orange. The pump bottle is advantageous because the foundation is really thick, considerably thicker than most liquid foundations and has sort of a creme like consistency. So pouring it out will look like you’re trying to catch the last drops out of the ketchup bottle, not fun. So yay, it’s a pump!

How to Apply the Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation:

But as with all products, the real test is putting it on real skin. Today, again, I shall be your personal Guinea pig. The best way to apply this foundation is with either your own fingers (because of its thick consistency) or with what I call the universal foundation brush that I love which is the Sigma F80. It’s a synthetic flat top kabuki that everyone needs to get and what I use for any kind of foundation, even mousse. Just put the foundation onto the back of your hand and use that as a palette.

Then swirl the foundation into your face. I was really impressed with the coverage and flawless finish of this foundation. It also covered pores really well. So, mega thumbs up in the coverage department as you’re talking medium to high coverage. Yet, the foundation still is able to look natural because of that glow. Keep in mind that it does have “illuminating pearls” and if  you look closely, there is a bit of shimmer, but on the face it doesn’t look noticeable.

I guess because of that glow, I look slightly more awake too. You do get a really nice radiant looking complexion from this foundation as you can see.

 With full make-up, I have to say that this foundation has great coverage, great pore coverage, looks 100% flawless, and does make me look more “awake”. However because this foundation is thick and there is great coverage, be sure to get your correct shade because you may look like a floating head if you get the wrong one.

I would say the only gripe I have about this foundation, which is a pretty big gripe overall, is that it doesn’t keep throughout the day. After about 2-3 hours, you’ll see your foundation start to fade and if you press on, it’ll start to look like you are wearing a mineral foundation without that beautiful coverage. But overall, if you don’t mind that it doesn’t last but looking for a short event, then it’s a foundation that’s not too bad at all!

 Hope you liked this review!

What did you think about this foundation?

Love,

Roseanne

Hey Everyone,

I think if you know me enough, you would know that I’m a qualified foundation junkie. They’re essential make-up items, clearly because they serve as a base for the rest of your make-up and unlocks the key to looking flawless and polished. Without a good foundation or even application for that matter, you could look like the ghost from Casper instead of a hottie ready to take on the world. That being said, I’m always on the hunt to find the best foundations so today I’ll be doing a review of the L’Oreal Lumi Magique Light Infusing foundation which I have grown to love and wear daily now.

The L’Oreal Lumi Magique Light Infusing Foundation claims to do the following things:

 So basically, you’re talking a natural complextion and a healthy glow with a little more staying power than other foundations. Let’s put it to the test.

Packaging & Texture:

I think this is one of the prettiest drugstore foundation bottles out there. I love how they used Rose gold for the color and it reminds me of a Michael Kors watch. It also comes with a pump which is convenient because it does have a lighter consistency than other foundations and if in a bottle, would cause major wastage. I love the texture of the foundation. It glides on super smooth and doesn’t leave a sticky finish. It has a great quality to it and is able to cover most flaws without feeling heavy. My color is in w3 Golden Beige.

Applying the L’Oreal Lumi Magique Light Infusing Foundation

But really the true test comes to putting it on. I’m using a synthetic flat top kabuki which is the number one brush I recommend for applying liquid foundation mainly because it blends foundation out flawlessly and is able to pat on the foundation for places where you want to double up as a concealer. I am absolutely in love with how natural this foundation feels on my skin. If feels very light and almost melts into what it’s trying to cover.

After application, you can see that there is a subtle glow but the shimmer is not obvious or overwhelming. I love how it completely matches my skin, even in undertone. Golden beige has a gold undertone that is able to illuminate the complexion. You can see that it doesn’t feel cakey nor does it look cakey and looks much like your natural skin, just that your flaws are now covered.

So overall, this foundation is for sure a winner. In terms of lasting power, expect a normal hold, not an extended one. I say about 6 hours and you probably want to look into sweeping some powder. But it’s turned out to be one of my favorite foundations in terms of finding natural looking coverage. Stay away if you have oily skin, the glow might complicate things. But for dry to combination skin, I’m sure you’ll find it quite the awesome.

Hope you liked this review!

Check out the full video review to see this foundation in action!

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Roseanne

Hey Everyone!

I’ve heard great things about this foundation and when Priceline (the local drugstore and drugstore make-up mecca in Australia) had a 2 for 1 deal on L’Oreal face products, I had to take the plunge and get it. The L’Oreal True Match foundation is a liquid foundation that is supposedly special because it matches your skin tone and skin texture with ultra fine pigments. So basically, it’s taking the whole “I’m wearing make-up but I still look natural” look to another level. I have to say after using it for a series of weeks, it has now made it to my list of favourite drugstore foundations. I love it for it’s light consistency, perfect coverage and flawless finish.

Packaging/Consistency:

Much to everyone’s pleasure, this foundation comes in a glass bottle and with a standard foundation pump, perfect because the consistency is a bit runny. That way, you save yourself from foundation messiness that I’ve pretty much come to know too well. The consistency of the foundation is light, very creamy and slightly runny. It reminds me of the Bobbi Brown Skin foundation, but a little thicker. Despite it’s semi-runny consistency, like egg whites, it provides fantastic coverage. You’re looking at a medium to hgh build.

 Let’s put it to the test! Start bare, or with your standard moisturiser, sunscreen, primer, whatever you use. I don’t have anything on my skin right now.

Best Tool to Apply the L’Oreal True Match Foundation: 

It’s best to use a synthetic fluffy kabuki with this foundation. The ability to buff the foundation in is nice if you want good coverage but still a flawless, non-cakey finish. I don’t suggest using your hands with it. It’s a bit of a mess to blend it in with fingers but blends quite well with a fluffy synthetic brush. I’m using the ones from Sigma.

Blend-ability of the L’Oreal True Match Foundation:

You’ll find that the foundation blends really nicely onto the skin. It’s very light and not heavy and does the job perfectly. It’s easy to apply and you’ll find almost zero streaking if done properly. The finish you get is amazing. Look how natural it becomes!

End Result/Finish of the L’Oreal True Match Foundation:

You get a semi-glow, perfect for Singapore weather. It’s not heavy, light enough to wear daily and a great match both to my skin texture and skin tone. I couldn’t be happier. I like to set it with a light mineral foundation and not a pressed powder or transparent powder because it brings on a more natural finish. I usually pair this with my Elizabeth Arden Pure Finish Mineral Make-up – just a light sweeping with a stippling brush does wonderfully.

 So there you have it! My honest opinion about a great product. Don’t expect this baby to last an uber long time. If you need lots of coverage that lasts you longer than average, the Rimmel Lasting Finish may fare better. Other than that, if you’re looking for a daily liquid foundation, this is pretty much a great bet that’s available pretty much in every country!

I hope you liked this review!

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Roseanne

Hey Everyone,

I ought to be ashamed of myself. I have been in Australia for nearly 3 years now and I haven’t ventured much into Australian make-up brands. But don’t fret because it’s never too late to start to put my foot down on unexplored territory. Australia carries many local brands, just as much as it carries many Australian owned and made products. Visit the local make-up store and you’ll be sure to find brands like Australis, Gorgeous Cosmetics, Face of Australia and Napoleon Perdis dominating the scene.

Australis Cosmetics is a make-up brand that has been around for over twenty years. They focus on quality and affordable products for the beauty savvy and are commonly available at Priceline stores all across Australia. Today, I’ll be reviewing one of their foundations, the Australis Fresh and Flawless foundation, which happens to be one of my all time favourite drugstore foundations. At AUD $12.95, it can’t hurt to drop it in your shopping basket the next time you’re out either.

As any standard review, I’ll take a look at the claims, packaging, texture and blendability, and overall finish of the foundation! Let’s go!

Australis claims that this foundation does the following:

Thus, this foundation is supposed to be a medium to full coverage with a matte finish – providing oil control, coverage, moisture and sun protection. Time to see if those claims hold up.

Packaging:

Even though it’s $12.95 a pop, there isn’t that much product. It comes in a bright pink squeeze tube which is convenient for the consistency of the foundation but due to the nature of this, you’ll be using a little more than you usually do to get a desired finish (but totally worth it). In other words, you might find yourself running out faster than usual. I’ve already run out of mine. Seriously though, I’ve been using it everyday.

But what’s a foundation review if I don’t put the product on?

Application:

The best way to apply this foundation is with a paddle brush in quick and short strokes. This foundation dries very fast so you’ll have to be like speedy gonzales in application. You can already start to see that it does bring a nice medium to full-coverage on the skin. Any tool that will allow you to move fast will work. If you have quick hands, even better.

Texture and Blendability

The foundation has a nice creamy foundation consistency and feels very light after application making it great for an everyday foundation. Some people have complained that the foundation isn’t necessarily blendable. I would say that again you have to move fast and it seeps flawlessly into the skin as you can see in the photo. It isn’t cakey or dry. It’s pretty much perfect.

Overall Finish:

As the claims say it does, it dries to a semi-matte finish – great for people with oily skin like me. I still always suggest setting your foundation with a powder to ensure that it lasts throughout the day. Look at that finish though. It’s like a beautiful, radiant but muted glow. It’s not obviously glowing, but a semi-matte finish that’s worth celebrating.

Oil Control and Lasting Power:

Surprisingly, this foundation lasts a really long time as well. I went on a night out with my friends with this foundation and when I came back, after dancing too, it still looks pretty good! The coverage remained intact and it didn’t do badly in the oil control department either. You’ll still have to blot but not excessively.

Verdict:

Love at first sight. For $12.95, it’s a foundation for sure worth looking into. Be prepared to apply with quick hands for a more than rewarding finish. Great for everyday and suitable for oily to combination skin!

What’s the rating?

What’s your favourite product from Australis? Any recommendations?

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Roseanne

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The Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse foundation has always been a product on the shelf that I’ve fo sho been curious about. I’ve wondered whether it had good enough coverage, if it was indeed a matte foundation and silly enough, whether it was slick enough to slide off. Until I bought it. I have to say that the first two mentioned traits are pretty true, but the latter will have to pass. Today, I’ll be doing a review about the much talked about the Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse Foundation and whether its supposedly tried and tested claims hold true.

What are the product claims?

The Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse foundation is undoubtedly a mousse and comes in pot rather than a bottle. It has a very slick and smooth texture that applying any other cream products on it is rather difficult. It has a true to matte finish with great coverage depending on the tool you use.

Maybelline Claims that the Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse Foundation has:

1. Perfect Coverage for 100% Velvet Matte Perfection

2. Ideal for Normal to Oily Skin

3. Won’t Clog Pores/Non-Comodogenic

Let’s see if these claims hold at the end of this review!

Applying this Foundation:

This foundation is best applied when the mousse is pressed into the skin. That is the only way it blends with the skin and provides the most coverage. There are three different ways you can apply this foundation and I’ve realised that each method produces a different finish:

1. Hands: 100% Full Coverage. With your fingers, sweep some of the product onto your fingers and smooth and blend onto face.

2. Brush: Medium Coverage. It’s a bit difficult because you can’t press the foundation into the skin as well and you will have flaky bits falling off that isn’t attractive if you have a nice outfit on. It does not provide as much coverage as if you were to use your clean hands.

3. Sponge: Medium to Light Coverage: Out of all three ways to apply this foundation, this brings on the least coverage for a more natural look but you’ll need to pile on more foundation if you were to use a sponge instead of your hands.

You can see the particles which is exactly why it’s best when you use your fingers so you can press those particles into the skin.

Once spreaded evenly, it produces the most flawless finish ever, no joke. A little tip on the color. When you swatch your regular color in Maybelline with this foundation, it will appear lighter than normal. It is safe to say go one shade darker or you can use the same shade. With full coverage foundations, I don’t suggest totally going out and about and being active in it. Use it sparingly for nights out or photoshoots if you really need that full on coverage. You also do not want to go overboard with this, you will look like you are wearing a mask otherwise. Be careful!

After a powder application, it always becomes more flawless.

Pretty good job on the pores as well!

So What do I think?

Excellent. Excellent if you’re into full coverage foundations. If not, you could be going for a less natural look than normal. It’s a very and absolutley matte finish, probably the most matte foundation that I’ve tried. It lasts about 4-5 hours which is the usual rate but will not hold that matte finish throughout the day. You will still need to carry your blotters with you. Saying this, let’s look at the claims once again.

1. Perfect Coverage for 100% Velvet Matte Perfection?

Perfect Coverage only if you apply with your fingers.  For sure a velvet matte finish, even applying my studio finish concealer on top would slide off the stuff, very smooth and silicone feeling.

2. Ideal for Normal to Oily Skin?

Yes. Oily skin and normal skin people can use this but I would not reccomend it for people with dry skin.

3. Won’t Clog Pores/Non-Comodogenic?

I had no breakouts from this product!

Overall, a great product if you’re looking for full coverage and a matte finish but remember to apply this with your fingers!

Have you tried this foundation before and what do you think?

Love,

Roseanne

Hey Everyone,

More exciting news first! I’m going to Sydney tomorrow for IMATS on Saturday after a talk with Dad. Super duper excited. Tickets are booked, and the theme this time is Alice in Wonderland, of course one of my favourite tales. Super duper excited. Breathe Roseanne. And look, I’m blogging. Finally, those 2 weeks of hell are over and now i’m able to prance around for at least a few days before I start burry-ing my head in books again.

So here’s a foundation review for you. I’ve decided I’m going to write less, and picture more. So, picture this. A foundation that makes you absolutely flawless and in my opinion blends pretty well and is probably one of the best oil controlling foundations out there. No, it’s not over sixty dollars fortunately, it’s the Revlon ColorStay Foundation.

So, I’ve heard a lot about this baby and lots of it is negative feedback. I get things like it smells bad but honestly I only noticed the smell until a few of you told me and it smells sort of like paint. Like artsy paint which really doesn’t bother me. The only reason why I would think people would dislike this product is that they aren’t used to the coverage.

Yes, yes..it really is all of the above but boy does it cover! And it covers so well that sometimes I’m scared to use it because it might have this magical chemical in it that’s actually bad for me. I don’t know if it does but it covers too well. And it controls oil too well. Just too well, I can’t really believe it sometimes. But, believe it because it’s photo time!

It’s a screw top cover which isn’t convenient. I’d rather much prefer a pump but it’s okay, it’s not like I’m wearing the pump on my face I reckon.

The consistency is slightly thicker but one of the best ones I’ve had. I don’t like a foundation that’s too runny, I don’t trust that it will give me the coverage I need.

And yea, I do need coverage but my skin has been healing up pretty well and this stuff does’t break me out!

It’s foundation time! One of my favourite times of the day!

As you can see, super high coverage. Don’t worry, it might look a little white at the beginning but it does oxidize. Negative feedback spotlight – sometimes ppl say it turns orange but it doesn’t on me. Maybe I got some really good batch or something.

Yea, flawless much?

Even my new Canon S95 can’t pick up the cakiness.

And I’m done, pretty photo worthy stuff!

It’s quite pricy in Australia, being a little less than $40 but if you are looking for high coverage and oil control, this makes a pretty good bet. Make sure you’re used to it or your first application will be quite a shock.

To all going to IMATS on Saturday, see you there!

xx Roseanne

Hey Everyone,

*This is a sponsored review, I did not purchase this product, Elizabeth Arden was kind enough to give this to me to review. So I know this is pretty much overdue compared to my video launch already, but here it is in blog form for all of you who are too lazy to hear me rant. so here we go:

Powder foundation to me was always hidden back in the recesses of my makeup never try list because I always thought that it could never ever achieve the same effects and coverage as a liquid. Looking natural versus Barbie was never a hesitating choice, I wanted to look like barbie minus the blonde hair and never walk out with a single blemish on my face. I was happy with liquid until as always my onsugar newspaper had a little article by the lovely Sarah Chaudry and Diana Salleh about how much they loved this stuff and since EA was kind enough to sponsor me, I was totally eager to give this one a homerun try. And, I am glad I did.

You’d probably like to know a little more about what is inside this baby though before applying it to your face. I received the foundation compact, big application brush and mini on the go kabuki.

So what’s in the foundation?

Lots of good stuff and debatable bad stuff. Good stuff? It’s of course made apparently of the purest minerals and is rich in: (thanks to the Mineral Makeup Blog: http://www.themineralmakeup.com/mineral-makeup-review-elizabeth-arden-pure-finish-mineral-powder-foundation-spf-20/02/09/2009/)

- Sea Water Minerals which are rich in calcium and magnesium that support the skin’s system

- Mica & Sliica - blur those imperfections baybay! Soft – focus effect for the win!

- Vitamins A,C,E - any vitamin is good right?

- Aloe makes it soothing and Magnesium Myristate makes it have a soft. feathery texture.

Ingredients List:

mica, dimethicone, nylon-12, zinc stearate, silica methicone, squalene, magnesium mystirate, sea saltmaris sal/sel marin, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, silk powde/serica poudre de soie, ascorbyl palminatet, retinyl palmitate, tocopherol, glycine soja ( soybean) oil, alumina, oryza sativa ( rice ) starch , butylparaben, methylparaben, propylparaben, sodium dehydroacetate ( may contain bismuth oxychloridem, carmine, iron oxides, titanium dioxide )

And the sketchy? Because it is SPF 20 PA+++, the foundation also includes titanium dioxide which some people are allergic or sensitive too. If you can’t put more than a sunscreen of spf 15 on your face, I suggest that you don’t apply this on it unless you would like to grow a national mountain. I have one right now, I call it a unicorn because it makes me look like a unicorn but sometimes it makes me look like a narwhale. If you don’t know what narwhales look like:

These are my least favourite zits. haha MOVING ON. ok. If you also don’t want another national mountain, do beware that this mineral makeup also contains traces of bismuth oxychloride, a preservative (i know this thanks to my PlusOne Asia job when I had to input all those chemicals to the government, I guess its useful now) so if you are allergic to Bare Minerals or Bare Esscentuals, most likely you’ll be sowing seeds to create new zits. Dimethicone may be a bummer to some folks allergic to primers, because its basically the main ingredient to create a silky smooth and flawless face and of course the parabens make it not 100% natural.

Nice packaging, much?

Forget the puffs of wastage when you open the jar (one of the reasons why I quit everyday minerals) or scatters of powder on your outfit, the Elizabeth Arden has ingenious packaging and what loose powder folks should have thought of a lot earlier. Grind them folks, you’ll get a customised amount of foundation without the mess. Love it. However, it’s not the first. Smashbox Halo Powder has the same exact concept, but props to EA for the implementation.

How are the brushes?

As expected. Synthetic brushes are supposed to be soft and I’m not going to be like “OMG OMG OMG, THESE BRUSHES ARE SO SOFT” x 1000 because making real hair brushes soft should be more award worthy. They’re soft just like Everyday Minerals and just like Ecotools if you’ve tried them out and nothing too special. I like how the big one is angled and large making application easier :)

So what did you really think about it?

I have to be honest. The first few tries of this powder were horrible, the coverage was sheer and no way was I walking out with a face that I felt was barely covered when I could have easily slapped on my MUFE. But, then I realised that I wasn’t being fair. I still concealed with my studio finish and applied my MAC MSF natural over my MUFE foundation so I had to compare apples with apples so I did the same and the difference was dramatic. I have to say that I did of course apply more concealer than average but after everything I still ended up with the same flawless finish plus a more natural appearance without the slight thickness of the liquid. I loved the ending! Plus, it stays on for ages even when I worked out at the gym! All in all, I think the foundation is a great makeup base for your concealer powder overtop but nothing I would wear without the additional effort. The coverage is too sheer in my opinion to cover my many blemishes but would be an wonderful addition to a person with good skin or a person willing to add more concealer. I have honestly cast aside my liquid and have been using this ever since and still currently use this everyday. Its a flawless natural finish that I love, easier to apply without the liquid mess and quicker as well. The concealing just takes longer.

I give it: 4/5 :) Good job, EA, I honestly might even re-purchase it :)

Where to get it & Price?

In Singapore, you can get this at any Sephora Singapore store (the one in ION specifically) for $58 and the brush is sold seperately. You can also get it at any EA counter like takashimaya etc. In Australia, you can get your hands on this in Myer or David Jones Elizabeth Arden counters :)

Hope this was useful!

Love,

Roseanne

P.S: If you didn’t know already, I was selected by the beauty club to be their special guest and celebrity blogger/reviewer for Melbourne Fashion Week hosted my Loreal! I will be attending Pre-Runway cocktails, attending a show, and will be receiving a The Beauty Club giftbag and a giftbag by Loreal. It’s going to be on the night of March 16, I’m so excited :) Read my fb page for more updates: http://www.facebook.com/pages/roseannetangrs/319351314600?ref=ts

Hi. Roseanne is in love.

We all know what it is and where it came from and its achievements that have piled up from a number of youtube gurus and the make-up obsessed are numerous but is the MUFE HD Foundation & Powder really worth it? Well, lets digest how awesome this foundation is… slowly..

HD Foundation – So what’s the lowdown?

The Make Up Forever Foundation is a foundation that conceals, keeps your face fresher for longer, doesn’t cake, while emanating an aura of flawlessness. It even won Allure 2008 Editor’s Choice and is best known for diffusing fine lines while keeping it oil-free. But how does it do it? Simply put: Mica & Silica. The Make Up Forever HD foundation kicks everyone else’s buttocks because it has Cyracide Mica (otherwise known as light diffusing particles) and although it sounds dangerous, its the key to creating a soft focus effect, blurring blemishes and sweeping pores under the bed. However, I think its the silica thats the star of the show. If you have acne prone skin, don’t worry because there are three different kinds of silicone in this foundation that have a molecular structure that is too large to absorb into the skin sort of like: you = particle and you know those skinny jeans you bought a few years ago – yea thats the pore.

What Do I think?

Brilliant. Absolutely Brilliant. First off – Love the coverage and I need mega coverage at this age so I appreciate MUFE for even being able to double up as a liquid concealer- but don’t get me wrong – lots of coverage doesn’t mean not natural. The first day I wore this, my parents were like:

Mom: “thats good, you’re not wearing much make-up today” (rather in hokkien: “na aniee quan ka ho!”)

Dad: “your skin looks a lot better”

Me: ” No Mummy, Daddy, I’m wearing exactly the same amount of make-up!”

Mom&Dad: “take it off!”

Hahah..my parents don’t like me wearing make-up but anyway, the MUFE foundation comes with a pump so its easy to control how much you want to apply that day:

See, you can put people in disbelief with this stuff because it looks just like skin while giving you coverage that you’ve always wanted. Application is also a breeze and i use my MAC 187 and it blends flawlessly but I haven’t tried any other ways to apply it and I don’t like applying my foundation with my fingers. My pores are gone and the variety of shades available are also really decent – I was able to find my shade in a jiffy. The texture of this foundation is also perfect, just the right consistency:

I can’t say enough how much I love this! It’s my holy grail and I’ve finally ended my long search for my perfect foundation. So give it a try if you’re still on your search and maybe it’ll work out for you :) I don’t really have any negative things to say about this which is actually really bad since I look biased – but it lasts for ages (9 am – 10 pm) and..I love it :D My take is of course, you probably guessed it: 5/5!

What about the MUFE HD Powder?

Lovely powder but hate the packaging. I started to dislike loose powders after I spilt everyday minerals all over my outfit once and this brings back nightmares, I swear I’m losing product everytime I open this. It was either this or the MAC MSF Natural (re-purchase) and I decided to take this one since it would be nice if someone did a review of it and I really like it because it makes you absolutely flawless. It’s my last step of my make-up application to set everything and it does a nice job but its just so much hassle with white powder floating every where. I pray I don’t sneeze. Another gripe is no coverage and its supposed to be like that and it eventually made me crawl back to the MAC store for my MSF Natural again. But its supposed to make you flawless, and it really does. Absolutely beautiful. My take on the product: 4/5.

and there you have it. It’s absolutely worth the money, go out and give it a try!

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Love,

Roseanne