Diamond n Dud has just gotten a new facelift! This is just the beginning, more posts and more reviews.
Please let me know what you think of the new facelift.
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Vital Solutions BB Cream by Coreana
When the first generation of BB cream first became a hit in the market, I have to admit that I wasn’t too interested in trying it. I noticed in the vids on you tube that the BB cream came out looking a little whitish and not as natural looking as I was hoping.
Many months later, I got a tube of BB cream from Coreana as a gift and after sitting in my shelf for ages, I finally decided to give it a go.
Finding out what I could about this BB cream, this was what I could find:
It has natural extract that keeps skin dewy & refreshed in summer.
Double function (whitening & UV block) helps express natural look even in summer.
All in one type BB cream is easy to use for customers.
Was told by my kind gift-giver that only a little is required. Sticking to that rule, I applied a sheer amount in replacement of my foundation. I have to say that I was quite pleasantly surprised.
The liquid spreads easily and only requires a short amount of time for it to set in. My skin looks a lot smoother and has a healthy glow to it. It helped to reduce shine in my T zone area throughout the day and only required 1 – 2 touch-ups.
After work, I looked at my skin again and it has successfully lasted the whole day. Very natural looking and even at the end of the day, I don’t feel like I have something caked on my skin.
This is good for those who don’t want like to have makeup on or those time scarce moments when you don’t have time to put on any makeup.
Something else that I noticed with the BB cream is that there is an indicator on the side of the tube so that you know how much you have left. Nice little touch!
For more information, click here
Many months later, I got a tube of BB cream from Coreana as a gift and after sitting in my shelf for ages, I finally decided to give it a go.
Finding out what I could about this BB cream, this was what I could find:
It has natural extract that keeps skin dewy & refreshed in summer.
Double function (whitening & UV block) helps express natural look even in summer.
All in one type BB cream is easy to use for customers.
Was told by my kind gift-giver that only a little is required. Sticking to that rule, I applied a sheer amount in replacement of my foundation. I have to say that I was quite pleasantly surprised.
The liquid spreads easily and only requires a short amount of time for it to set in. My skin looks a lot smoother and has a healthy glow to it. It helped to reduce shine in my T zone area throughout the day and only required 1 – 2 touch-ups.
After work, I looked at my skin again and it has successfully lasted the whole day. Very natural looking and even at the end of the day, I don’t feel like I have something caked on my skin.
This is good for those who don’t want like to have makeup on or those time scarce moments when you don’t have time to put on any makeup.
Something else that I noticed with the BB cream is that there is an indicator on the side of the tube so that you know how much you have left. Nice little touch!
For more information, click here
Luv ~ Natural looking, breathable and light, lasts the whole day and only minimal amount is required.
Don't Luv ~ Wish it came with SPF protection
PS. I find that this is not moisturising enough for the harsh winter in London.
PS. I find that this is not moisturising enough for the harsh winter in London.
Monday, April 20, 2009
Face shading
I went for a photo shoot with some friends as a fun day out and there was a make up artist there to help us out. She actually did some face contouring for some of us and I have to say that she was good.
That sparked my interest to know more about the whole face contouring/face shading.
Being Asian, it’s nice to make your nose sharper sometimes when the occasion calls for it. Face shading is all about using a darker tone to shade and a lighter tone to highlight.
This website is quite comprehensive and explains the basics. It recommends using liquid although I am more inclined to use powder like what the Sephora lady told me.
It also explains some of the more advanced techniques that you can use to such as to camouflage a double chin, deepen cheekbone structure, widen a jaw line, narrow a broad nose among others.
I’ve tried some contouring powders that will be reviewed soon. I think I need to practice practice practice.
I still have my eye on the Make Up Forever Sculpting Kit, which has been getting good reviews. That is going on my wish list!
Any tips from makeup savvy beauties out there?
That sparked my interest to know more about the whole face contouring/face shading.
Being Asian, it’s nice to make your nose sharper sometimes when the occasion calls for it. Face shading is all about using a darker tone to shade and a lighter tone to highlight.
This website is quite comprehensive and explains the basics. It recommends using liquid although I am more inclined to use powder like what the Sephora lady told me.
It also explains some of the more advanced techniques that you can use to such as to camouflage a double chin, deepen cheekbone structure, widen a jaw line, narrow a broad nose among others.
I’ve tried some contouring powders that will be reviewed soon. I think I need to practice practice practice.
I still have my eye on the Make Up Forever Sculpting Kit, which has been getting good reviews. That is going on my wish list!Any tips from makeup savvy beauties out there?
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