#Makeup101
Today I shall talk about makeup?
Some basics & order in which makeup is used (for me):
- 1. Primer/Makeup base
- 2. BB cream
- 3. Blusher
- 4. Powder
- 5. Eyebrow
1. Primer/Makeup base
Used as a layer of protection for the face and makeup. Will let your makeup last longer too.
POLA - Silifique Makeup base II
This is the one I've been using so far for quite a number of years. And it's quite good too.
I think one lasts me for more than a year? Maybe 1.5 - 2 years.
Anna Sui - Gel Foundation Primer
Recently bought this! Anna Sui products smell so nice??
Been using the sample pack now, and it's quite good too IMO.
2. BB cream
Tbqh, I think right now CC cream is popular?? And cushion too. Didn't really get the chance to use those as my rate of using (for this type of makeup) is simply too slow.
And yupp, foundation falls under here too. Don't think people are using much foundation anymore though.
Speaking of which, the foundation I bought for my poly internship is still in my makeup stash. LOL.
POLA - D BB Cream
Been using this for quite a while too.
Etude House - Precious Mineral BB Cream Blooming Fit
Gotten this as a sample version in the 3 pack form through Etude's LINE giveaway some time back.
Found this shade to be most complimenting for my skin tone.
Like, it feels like it melts so naturally on my face, haha.
I don't know if I'm imagining things, but I feel like my pores get smaller when I use this. LOL.
Anna Sui - Protective BB Cream 01
Bought this recently. Packaging is too pretty.
Been using the sample sachet this few days. I think I look quite fair??? Lol.
Luckily, it oxidises, so I think it doesn't look too fake.
3. Blusher
Adds color to your face.
The Body Shop - All-in-One Cheek Color 02
I had tended to avoid all things that makes my face red, lol.
It's the past 1 or 2 years? That I've used blusher more often.
And omg, my blusher is still at probably 95% despite me using almost everyday now??? Lol.
Also alternating blusher use with one from POLA. But couldn't find a picture of it online.
4. Powder
Sets your makeup in place, and lets it last longer. Can use this to make shiny makeup not that shiny too. (Hope the previous sentence makes sense, lolol)
Been using the POLA one and it's quite okay. I feel like it lasts throughout the day.
TBS one doesn't last that long.
Bought an Anna Sui powder too, have yet to use it. Though from what I tried the other time, the coverage seems to be quite good? No idea if it lasts.
5. Eyebrow
I have always been about eye makeup since the first time I took notice of makeup? LOL.
Then again, dramatic eye makeup is unrealistic in daily life. Lol.
And yupp, eyebrows!!! Bane of our existence. Constructs our face and gives it shape. ⁽(◍˃̵͈̑ᴗ˂̵͈̑)⁽
I've used powder-version for eyebrow, and now I prefer to use pencil.
Quite easy to use too.
Brands wise, I think any korean brand is good.
I have used Skinfood & Etude house's eyebrow pencil, and I find them both to be okay. Thus, from this, I think any korean brand would be okay.
Etude House - Drawing Eye Brow Pencil
One thing special about this is that there is a sharp edge to the drawing portion of the eyebrow pencil.
It's quite useful.
Skinfood - Black Bean Eyebrow Pencil
Tbqh, I feel like I'm only shading my brows.
I have no idea how to shape them, like in makeup tutorials. 「(°ヘ°)
And yupp!! This is it for my first makeup review???? Sort of? LOL.
Tbqh, I think different people have different skin type.
I'm the type who can't put too much layer of makeup on my face.
When I worked in Body Shop, I would always be in awe when I see my colleagues put on makeup. They can touch up every few hours, and their face would look so flawless.
Mine would just look cakey. (⌯˃̶᷄ ﹏ ˂̶᷄⌯)ﾟ
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