SMASHBOX FUNCTION FOUNDATION

SMASHBOX FUNCTION FOUNDATION

"The revolutionary good-for-your-skin formula contains vitamins A, C, B5 & E, soybean extract to reduce redness, and Ribose, an all-natural corn extract that renews the appearance of skin. FUNCTION5 SELF-ADJUSTING POWDER FOUNDATION is oil-free, fragrance-free and paraben-free."

at the back of the box it gives some tips on how you can achieve a better coverage:

Adjustable COVERAGE:

SHEER - Apply with FAN BRUSH #22

LIGHT - Apply with POWDER BRUSH #1

MEDIUM - Apply with FACE & BODY BRUSH #19

FULL - Apply wet or dry with the sponge

FULL MATTE - Apply wet with FOUNDATION BRUSH #13 and then dry with the sponge

this product is one of our BEST Seller!

Need I say more? :)

I like this FUNCTION foundation better than the WET DRY foundation.

the former, is matte. It gives medium to heavy coverage. Depending on how much you apply on your face :)

The latter, however, is more sheer.

BUT both gives good coverage.

Don't forget to moisturize your face before applying! :)

SMASHBOX LIP PAINT - Virtuoso

SMASHBOX LIP PAINT in

Virtuoso

This lip gloss is HUGE!!!

it is creamy, moisturizing and non-sticky.

my lips became glossier when I applied it!

it's a great alternative if you don't like to wear lipstick or if you just want to have a simple "you".

and i love the color - in pink!

for added effect:

use your lipstick first and top it with this gloss and glow!! :)

SMASHBOX KABUKI BRUSH (in FULL size) & BARE ESCENTUALS Well Cared Brush Conditioning Shampoo

SMASHBOX KABUKI BRUSH (in FULL size)

I got this when I started using Smashbox Halo Powder. Although the Halo powder comes with its kabuki brush, I still wanted to get the Big size because it's too small. this KABUKI brush is VERY soft, gentle and makes powder application a lot faster! It doesn't irritate my skin too. Moreover, it grabs the foundation or powder and evenly distributes them accross my face. The finished look is so natural and yet dense enough to provide great, even coverage.

Having a Kabuki brush is becoming a must-have tool for applying powder, foundation, bronzer, mineralized skinfinish and even blush - you just have to squeeze it!

I recommend this Smashbox Kabuki MORE THAN Bare Escentual's Kabuki Brush.

Why? It's a lot bigger, it gives more coverage & it's UBER soft!

The downsize of it is that there is a slight fallout when you get the brush.. but very minimal!

This Brush is discontinued. But it sells around $30 USD or roughly around PhP1500.

BARE ESCENTUALS Well Cared Brush Conditioning Shampoo

"Like your own hair, your makeup brushes need a little TLC. This gentle, irritant-free brush shampoo washes away all traces of dirt, makeup, oil, and debris from your makeup brushes as it conditions the hair and fibers to a soft finish."

I used very mild or gentle soap in cleaning my brushes but it didn't help! It got tangled up! To my dismay, I had to throw it out! (That's MAC brush!!) So, when Bare Escentuals introduced this product I immediately ordered some of these items.

At first, I thought it was pricey but I decided to splurge and see if this would really make a difference. To my surprise, it does! My brushes feel restored and no longer harsh on my face. So, it's worth every Peso (hahah)

Why do I like this product?

1. it's MUCH better than regular soap or shampoo.

2. the bristles stayed soft after they were dry;

3. it leaves no residue;

4. it is especially designed for brushes;

5. it is extremely gentle.

If you have a brush or have brushes, you need to clean them! you don't want bacteria to linger in your brush/ brushes..!

If only I used my Bare Escentuals cleaner in my MAC brush, I would have been using them by now.. Oh, boy! :(

SMASHBOX MUSE BLUSH

I was hesitant to try this blush because i already have 6 blushes at hand.. and adding one more will give me a lesser chance to use the others. but one of our client said that i should personally try it!

hence this review:

I like how the effect produces a more contoured, sophisticated look. It's soft matte sheer. Very, very buildable; hence you can blend it easily or layer it up.. I like the natural warm look of it!

This is similar to my peachykeen (by MAC) but without the shimmer. The shimmer, though, isn't as big as that of Nars super orgasm ( i think nars super orgasm has a big chunk of shimmer.. lol)

will i recommend it?
yes! it's good for everyday wear (at an affordable price..)

Shelf Life of MAKE UP

Some General Makeup Expiration Guidelines.

if it smells, stinks, has a distinct odor that should not be, throw it away! I am amazed at how long women will keep cosmetics that have a bad odor, THROW IT!

and since cosmetics manufacturers aren’t yet required by law to put expiration dates on their products, it’s up to us to ditch the expired ones.

Oil-free foundation: 1 year
Cream or compact foundation: 18 months
Concealer: 12-18 months
Powder: 18 months - 2 years. Liquid foundation may start to separate when its past its prime, but it usually lasts a good 6 months before you need to throw it out.
Blush and bronzer: 2 years
Cream blush: 12-18 months
Powder eyeshadow: 2 years
Cream eyeshadow: 12-18 months
Eyeliner: 2 years
Liquid eyeliner: 3-6 months
Mascara: 3 months. Plus, after 3 months you’ll notice that it’s stopped performing as well, so it’s not a total loss to throw it out even if there’s product left. To avoid the death of your mascara, don’t pump the wand in and out of the tube as this pushes air into the tube. Upon pulling the wand out, twist the wand to pick up more product.
Lipstick: 2 years
Lip liner: 2 years
Lip gloss: 18-24 months
Nail color: 1 year. Nail polish will become stringy and/or gooey and hard to apply when it goes bad.
Fragrance: 2-5 years.

Sponge: 1 month. even with cleaning after every use (which you should OFTEN do) because it collects bacteria.

Blog For April

I will be reviewing the following this April-May:

Smashbox Muse Blush
Smashbox Kabuki Brush
MAC skinfinish in Smooth Merge
Bare Escentuals Rever up
MAC mineralize Blush
Smashbox Function Foundation

BARE ESCENTUALS MATTE

I tried this BARE ESCENTUALS MATTE on a whim.

I tried the golden medium shade.

According to BE's website:

"A mineral-based foundation that gives flawless coverage.

The coverage is complete and is free of preservatives, talc, oil, waxes, fragrances, and other chemicals that can irritate skin and cause breakouts."

I used this one with Bare Escentuals moisturizer and Rever Up.

But it didn't work for me :(

I only used this for 5-6 days.

During the 1st 3 days, I noticed that my pores were getting bigger. And it didn't go well with my concealer. At first, I tried this one with my mac studio fix concealer. But like I said, it didn't blend well. So, I tried again with my smashbox camera ready concealer, still it dodn't! :(

After having break outs, I got pimples (which I seldom have)! So, I was alarmed!!

And it caked, it stuck to my dry patches, it made my face look floury like a clown.

I decided to stop using this and go back with my smashbox halo powder.

If I have anything positive to say about the product, it would be that it felt very light on my skin. And the compliments stop there.

If you want to try this product, I suggest buying the sample size first. If it works for you, then good! But if it doesn't, like what happened to me, then its a waste of money.