Ask me what’s my favorite concealer and I will tell that it’s from Nars. It’s the Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer in Custard. There’s just something about this particular concealer. Well, it’s actually a lot of things. First, this is a medium to full-coverage concealer that is blendable and won’t make your skin look cakey. It’s creamy and won’t settle on your fine lines. Second, it really conceals the skeletons in your closet, LOLย Third, it can also work as a highlighter for contouring and strobing. Fourth, it also works to correct skin redness, evens complexion and retains moisture. And last but not the least, it’s packed with antioxidants to give your skin a radiant and glowy finish. Hmmm, this reminds me a lot of Nars Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer. The more you use it, the more it improves your skin and the more you’ll love it.
The Custard shade is ideal for my “slightly lightened” winterized skin. It has a yellowish tone that suits anyone with a light to medium skin tone. I use it a lot for my undereye circles, and then set it with Laura Mercier Translucent Powder. ย Well, this really works wonders for me. My face looks more awake during the days where I lack sleep.
This concealer is a bit pricey, but it’s so worth it because it really does its job very well. It’s no surprise that it’s an award-winning concealer because its quality is outstanding.
Blue Hydrangea, Cashmere Cologne and White Sunshine (LDR) … oh hi there!ย Dreaming of summer already? I know, I know… just hold on, this chilly weather will be over soon. For the mean time, let’s enjoy some bright and glittery eyeshadows to brighten our day. Owkie dowkie?
I’ve added three more colorsย to my collection of Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Colours. I just can’t get enough of these eyeshadow sticks. They’re sooo good and I’m hooked. If you’ve read my previous review of these eyeshadows (HERE), then you know that they’re probably one of the best (if not the best) eyeshadow sticks in the market nowadays.
As a recap, these Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Colours have such an amazing array of colors to choose from, they’re a lot easier to blend compared to most eyeshadow sticks, and they’re extremely long lasting. They might be on the glittery side, but still, they’re really wearable and can be easily removed by either a makeup remover or a micellar water. So far, my skin never had any negative reaction towards these eyeshadows, and I love the fact that it’s so convenient to carry, plus all I’ll need is just a blending brush.
Sugar Frost – Tan Beige Shimmer. This is great as a highlighter around the inner corners of the eye. If you want your eye makeup to standout, be sure to add a bit more of this in order to create some drama. Who doesn’t lurve drama?
Sandglow – Soft Bronze Shimmer. A shimmery midtone bronze-sand shade. I love this for overall lid shade. It creates slight definition on the eyes, and the shimmer is not too much.
Amethyst – Soft Mauve Pearl. A slightly shimmery mauve that is great for contouring the outer corners of the lid and for that smoky-eye look. I really like this because it’s a light mauve shade that’s blendable and it doesn’t look too purple-ish or too violet-ish, which means this won’t attract the wrong elements. Ha!
You know the other usage for these Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Colours? Actually, whatever comes to your imagination. Apart from their intended purpose, these are really great for strobing or contouring, it’s just a matter of finding the right shades to do the job. ๐
Hi There! It’s been quite a while since I’ve done a comparison review, but today, let’s compare and contrast the two best facial brushes in the market nowadays. We all know them, and you all probably have both of them already.
Clarisonic Versus Foreo. Which is which? For this review, I’m reviewing my two favorite facial brushes from each brand: The Clarisonic Mia 1 and the Foreo Luna Go. Why these two? I got my Clarisonic Mia 1 way back when Clarisonic first came in the market duringย the early days when it was all on its own, no competition at all. Then came Foreo, and my curiosity sparked. I really wanted a facial brush for traveling since my Clarisonic Mia is too bulky and heavy to lug around. So,ย off I went and bought a Foreo Luna Go, and that’s basically the story of how I acquired my two favorite facial brushes. But one is not like the other, yet both are really popular in the market nowadays and both come in different colors, shapes, sizes and specific functions, depending on your personal preference and skincare needs.
From the moment I used this brush, something was not quite right. While Iย love the way this feels on my hand (very ergonomic) and the lovely pastel violet color, I knew then that this just feels quite harsh on my face. It’s definitely the “deep pore” cleansing brush heads that I bought together with the facial brush that gave that rough feeling, but I’ve tried other replacement brush heads from Clarisonicย as well, yet I wasn’t really satisfied. It felt like I was “toothbrushing” my face. I didn’t have that “refreshed and well-cleaned feeling” post-wash, but I knew my face was deeply cleaned but it just feels like it was shallowly done. Also, my face felt raw on the surface. However, with time, I learned to like the Clarisonic Mia and have gotten used to the feeling of the way it cleanses. On top of that, if you use it everyday, you may need to charge it every week or two. On the other hand, I really like that I could just easily charge it with its own charger and without any fuss.
Then came Foreo. Which is currently making a lot of buzz and is giving Clarisonic a run for its money. A lot of beauty gurus and skincare enthusiasts are talking about it, and my brain was talking to me about it. But I was like, silicon knobs? Like those silicon kitty gloves that I used to deshed my cats? My brain was like “Yes! and they work” and I really wanted something more gentle than my Clarisonic Mia brush. Well, guess what? I really really like Foreo. I love the deep kneading feeling of the tiny silicon nodes. I could feel it going straight to my pores. Since I picked the Foreo Luna Go in blue shade (meant for oily skin), I now love the feeling of having a well-cleaned skin during traveling, and it’s so tiny, so I can just pretty much slip it into my vanity case without any issue. I couldn’t say many bad things about this cleanser, except that I wish it came with its own charger (it charges using a USB cable) and not having to charge it with your other electronic device like laptops. But once it’s fully charged, it’ll last for months. However, I noticed that this brush tends to stop/pause whenever I press it too hard on my face, so I have to use this with less pressure.
Bottom line, I like them both but my heart lingers towards Foreo when it comes to that overall “freshly-cleaned feeling” effect. It’s not too hard and not too soft, and it feels really good on the face, like a massage. Also, once charged (about an hour), the Foreo facial brush can last monthsย even with constant use, but it doesn’t have a designated charger, unlike the Clarisonic Mia, which is easy to charge, and also cheaper in price, yet it’s not as travel-friendly as the Foreoย or not even the Mia Fit. Additionally, you may need to recharge it weekly or biweekly. Take note that you must refrain from using any grainy/scrub-textured facial washes whenever you use the Foreo to avoid damaging its silicon knobs.
So, which one do you prefer? I actually think that you’ll be fine with any of them.
