Hello beauties, Happy Tuesday! Have you seen the 'Super Moon' last night? I was not able to get a good glimpse because of some reason but I saw cool photos in facebook. Boy it was beautiful~ :)
I want to include a short sneak peek on my next reviews. I had a quick beauty shopping in Japan during my last trip. Actually on the way to shopping, when we went to the subway station we asked one girl for directions. She is very kind and she have this pretty pink cheeks I adore. I took courage to ask what brand of blush does she use? Can you guess what brand it is? Read till the last part of this post!
To those who might be curious, the best places to buy these are at Don Quijote and Aeon Shopping Malls. Both offers tax free shopping and lower than ordinary prices. However take note also that there are some items that might only be available in drugstores. Ehem, lezz start!
Biore Facial Foam
I intend to give this to my sister ehem ehem. I am not sure if we have this here in Manila.
San Sophia Whip Premium Cleansing Foam
This product is said to work like Shiseido Perfect Whip, it was on sale so yeah I gave in to my curiosity.
Biore Marshmallow Facial Wash
I love the cutesy pink push bottle packaging.
Cezanne Eyebrow Powder in 01
I was looking for something I can put on my brows. I like how it have 3 colors similar to the shadow I also purchased.
Cezanne Eyeshadow in 01
I never tried this brand before, but I really really love the shimmer shadows of the pretty japanese girls I see on the streets. Its a dreamy beautiful shimmers.
Lip Baby Color Fruits Lip Balm in Peach Pink
For my sister again, well its an early Christmas gift? Its a lightly tinted balm with UV protection.
Lip Baby Fruits Lip Balm in White Peach Flavor
I also bought something for myself, its just fruity with white peach flavor but no color, it also have UV protection!
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Okay so please never mind that I bought a bunch of facial cleansers! >_<" Actually I originally intend to buy Biore Make up remover or Kose but I cannot find the variant I wanted. The description are all in japanese, for tourists, like me its hard to buy stuff of course when I can't stand a thing. Luckily I have google for this, I just check out the image of the product I want to buy. Not in pictures, I also have Hada Labo Super Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizing Lotion, The Faceshop Oil Clear Blotting Powder and Etude House Color My Brows. The korean brands are not from Japan, I actually got them in Changgi Airport. YAY!~
Before I end the post, the beautiful pink blush was actually Shiseido Maquillage PK200! It costs JPY 3500 in the airport Duty Free. I was not able to spot it on the places I've been. Its expensive but I dream to get one someday. The kind lady showed me the actual package. Hoho~
So that sums up my quick sneak peek on my next entries. Lemme know what you think about them? *I'm open for product reviews/ sponsorship/ ads and collaborations etc. please email me at: sparkliecandy(at)gmail(dot)com Items were purchased with my own money unless otherwise stated
Hot summer, hot hot summer! I can hear f(x) singing to the beat. I
Now that its summer, it became harder than usual to avoid oiliness. The heat of summer is equals to melted foundation and sweaty mornings. Ugh~ During these days I avoid too much product layering, though when in terms of makeup I am only a minimalist (thin liner, tint and powder and I'm good to go! mehehe, the power of always being in a hurry!) I often forget to put sunscreen, good thing that I am a fan of bb creams because they are multi purpose, foundation and sunblock in just one product. However some of the brands I use are quite heavy and worst is that it makes me oily and it settles on my pores. Arrgh.
So while looking at my stash I found Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence with BB SPF 50 PA+++.
My Biore BB cream is a sponsored product and I am glad to have it just in time for summer. (Thank you!)
What is it?
A BB cream with very high SPF. It comes in one shade and it offers light to medium coverage.
No oil but contains parabens, basically its water based.
Packaging
It comes in a handy tube, just the right size like Maybelline. I think it only comes in one size as well. The tube is very girly, the color is pearl pink and I super duper love the color. <3 The tube dispenses only just the right amount of product each and every time.
Experience
When I first got hold of Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence with BB SPF 50 PA+++ (such long name, phew~) I was confused if its a sunblock or a bb cream. Upon research I found out that its supposed to act like a color correcting cream. This is my very first Japanese bb cream and I don't know what to expect. When I made a swatch it became more evident that the coverage is very light. I find that a little goes a long way with this product, its not runny but not oily at the same time, it spreads really easily.
I think of reviewing it based on their product promise, so here it goes: Superior
Long-lasting Sweat proof Double UV Block - Yes! My makeup is still intact even after a sweaty ride in the PNR train. It doesn't ruin my makeup at all and it even have this high spf, the highest among my bb
creams. It protects my skin from harmful UVA/UVB rays of the sun which is the cause of premature aging, yikes. (Let us all use sunscreen just like our korean baby skin idols, shall we?) Weightless Texture with BB Coverage - Its very light like its not there. I can even apply this alone (without any moisturizer underneath when I am running late for the office). I use this both under powder and sometimes even liquid foundation and it
never caked! I have never worn this alone because I will look oily.
3D Brightening Effect - After one application face looks glowing and its even yellow based unlike the usual grayish undertone bb creams. It fits all skintones as it adapts to the skin tone after a few minutes. It also doesn't settle in my pores and that is a huge plus.
Long-lasting Oil Control Yet Hydrating So it contains hydraulic acid and citrus for hydration, It doesn't tug and blends so well. Its perfect as a makeup base, I just
top it off with powder foundie to at least mattify the product.
Gentle and Mild I like scentless for face products so the fact that Biore bb is unscented is great. I've used this also when I was suffering from too dry skin and I am glad to say that it doesn't highlight dry patches.
How much and where to buy?
I found out that they have this at Landmark, online its available at www.beautymnl.com. Price as per last check is P450. What I love
Lightweight and non-sticky
SPF 50 PA+++
Oil free
Yellow undertone
Fits any skintone -it doesn't matter if you're morena or fair skinned
Minimizes pores upon application
Perfect makeup base
Long lasting
Economic - a little goes a long way
Multi-purpose: Sunblock and makeup base in one!
Doesn't break me out
What I don't
Little to no coverage (this could have been perfect summer bb already!)
TIPS
If you have combination skin like mine you can use loose powder to mattify the bb cream.
Do not wear this if you plan on having photo shoots, I bet there will be serious white cast due to the high spf.
Will I repurchase?
Prolly yes! I like how Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence with bb instantly brightens up my complexion and I still put despite the heat. Its also affordable because one tube will last a long time.
Overall~
Hehe somehow I must say in my experience you can never go wrong with japanese products. Mehehe~
Anyway I want to try a good makeup remover, any suggestions?
Lemme close this post with one of the newest music video of Twice~
Cheer up baby! Cheer up baby! Sometimes all we need is a happy song to kick start the week. Till next post guys!
*I'm open for product reviews/ sponsorship/ ads and collaborations etc. please email me at: sparkliecandy(at)gmail(dot)com Items were purchased with my own money unless otherwise stated
Finally, a new watery type of BB that controls oil and provides natural coverage at the same time
While you are preparing your OOTDs and MOTDs, you wouldn't want a BB cream that will ruin your make-up as you head out to your next party, don't you?
Good thing there's Biorè UV Aqua Rich Watery BB! It has a light, watery texture that spreads and blends easily into any skin tone without the sticky feel like most other BB creams. So your skin will feel fresh and comfortable all day even in our humid weather.
Biore UV BB also has a 3D brightening effect to instantly enhance facial contours and conceal pores and lines.
What's more, it also contains ingredients to control oil so your make-up can last longer.
As if that’s not enough benefits, this new Biorè UV Watery BB protects you against the skin burning caused by UVB rays and skin aging from UVA rays with its superior SPF 50 and PA+++. It's definitely the beauty must have for every modern Filipina!
Here are more reasons why Biorè UV Aqua Rich Watery BB should be your choice for daily sunscreen:
•It contains Hyaluronic Acid and Citrus extracts that hydrates your skin.
•It has oil control ingredients to help keep your make-up last longer
•With its 3D Brightening Effect which is composed of soft and fine brightening powder, it instantly enhances facial contours and conceals pores and lines.
•It matches any skin tone!
•It is long-lasting and sweat-proof.
•It is gentle and mild on the skin.
So go out and be ready to party anytime with Biorè UV Aqua Rich Watery BB!
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Biorè is distributed in the Philippines by Vibelle Distribution, Inc and is available in selected department stores, supermarkets, and retailers nationwide. For list of outlets and other inquiries, visit Facebook page at : www.facebook.com/BiorePH or follow at https://twitter.com/BiorePHL and https://instagram.com/bioreph/
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*I'm open for product reviews/ sponsorship/ ads and collaborations etc. please email me at: sparkliecandy(at)gmail(dot)com Items were purchased with my own money unless otherwise stated