REVIEW: banila co. it Radiant CC Cushion

The sponge part of the CC Cushion

The puff provided to apply the CC Cushion

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What an interesting concept of CC Cushion. It makes applying CC Cream so much more convenient. It is like a cream foundation but with less coverage.

Clink link to see my previous post about this product. http://beautyloverssisters.blogspot.sg/2014/06/banila-co-it-radiant-cc-cushion-spf-35.html

So what can I say about banilla co. CC Cushion?

It has a light coverage. If you have a huge zits or severe redness, this CC Cushion does not full cover those blemishes. It also does not help conceal dark circles. Texture wise, it does not feel heavy on my skin. It blends easily onto the skin, and leaves behind a nice finish. 

I noticed that the shade on this CC Cushion (BP #15) does not match well for my skin. The banila co. it Radiant CC Cushion only comes in one shade. 
EDITOR'S EDIT (May 2, 2015): Just found out on the banila co official website that there are 3 shades available for CC Cushion. The shades available are: BE10, BP15 and BE20. http://www.banilaco.com/product/productDetail.do?seq=101466
The salesperson gave me the wrong information that there was only one shade. I feel so CHEATED! I think BE20 would have worked better for my skin tone.

The shade, BP#15, is too white for my yellow/beige skin tone. For reference, I am NC 30-35, Chanel Beige 30, Bourjois 52 Vanille and Bobbi Brown Beige. I used this CC Cushion twice, and was so turned off by the shade mismatch that I discontinued use. Even though the shade somehow blend in with the skin tone, it has a white effect that is unflattering. You can see the obvious shade mismatch around my undereye area (See pics above). I think this product will work better for people that have a lighter skin tone.

CC Cushion on application is very light colored

 

It has a white effect

 

This CC Cushion is for those that have fairer skin tone and have relatively good skin without much blemishes and discolouration  With that being said, there are better skin base/foundation/BB cream/CC cream with the same price point that do a much better job compared to banila co. it Radiant CC Cushion such as Hera CC Cream  & Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum Foundation. 

NEW BUY: Giorgio Armani Lasting Silk UV Compact

 

 

 

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My Guerlain Meteorites Compact Powder (See: Guerlain Meteorites Compact Powder Review) broke to pieces a few weeks ago. I was so sad because I barely used it. I put what remained of it into my Shu Uemura Colorless Face Powder packaging. Below are pictures of my broken Guerlain Meteorites Powder.

 

 

 

Anyway, it was time for me to look a more trusty compact powder. Chanel Double Perfection Lumiere Long Wear Flawless Sunscreen Powder was the first choice that came to my mind. I had used it a few years ago while studying in the States. It was a great compact powder but I did not re-purchase it because of the expensive price tag. Another reason was because I stopped using face powder for a while. So, last week when I was flying off from Changi Airport, I took a look around Shilla Duty Free for the Chanel Double Perfection Powder. Unfortunately, the Chanel counter has not opened, it was still under renovation. I noticed the Giorgio Armani section and was instantly attracted to it. I have heard great things about Giorgio Armani foundations, so I decided to check it out. After wandering the duty free shop for other compact powder choices, I ended up going with Giorgio Armani Lasting Silk UV Compact. When I tested it on my skin, it had a nice texture and it did not feel too powdery. Plus, the shade (# 4) matched my skin perfectly.

 

The only downside is that the actual compact comes in two components. You have to buy the compact packaging ($52) and the powder (S$26) separately, which adds up to the total bill of $78. But it is also more environment-friendly and convenient because all you need to do is purchase the refill and replace it. It will be cheaper with subsequent use as you only need to purchase the S$26 refill powder. 

 

I will let you all know how well the powder works for me. I prefer compact powder that gives a light coverage and leave my skin looking matte, without being too powdery. I hope this Giorgio Armani compact powder live up to its expensive price tag.

 

 

 

Gel Manicure by Tiffany @ Seasons Nail Bar

 

 

 

 

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I am totally loving my gel manicure by Seasons Nail Bar. This is the second time I am doing gel nail in this nail place.

 

This time I decided to try the Tiffany brand, previously I had tried the GellyFit brand. I chose a cherry tomato shade. The bright red shade looks flattering on my medium tanned skin. The colour came out nicely, and my nails are super glossy. <3 <3

 

I found out about this manicure and pedicure place on Groupon Singapore website. Since manicure & pedicure packages are cheaper from Groupon, I decided to try this newly opened place back in August. I tried the Gellyfit Gel Manicure then and was satisfied with the gel nail results. My gel manicure lasted for more than a month without any chipping or peeling.

 

During my free soak-off session, I bought a package for 3 classic gel manicure and 7 classic pedicure, which costs me $357.14. It is more pricy than other nail places but I much prefer to go to a nail place that gives me a good experience and results.

 

I like that the nail place was quiet, and rather hidden. Do note that the shop is small, it only has 3 sofas for pedicure soaking, and a table for manicure sessions. Their manicurists are well-trained, and did my nails with high standards. I do not have to tell the manicurists to re-do or correct any issues. One more thing, this nail place is not so pushy on you buying manicure/pedicure packages. Yes, they do ask you whether you want to buy any package. But they are not aggressive on selling their packages, which I like.

 

I will let you all know whether the Tiffany gel manicure lasts as long as the Gellyfit.

 

Seasons Nail Bar is located at Shaw Center. Please click on link below for more information.

Seasons Nail Bar

MG's Beauty Resolution!

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1)      Start masking my face every night or at least every other night
 

2)      Practicing using eyeliner again. I love to skip this part because I always take a looong time applying it since I’m still new with it.
 

3)      Experiment with different eyeshadow colours. A new year, a new makeup look. #thinkoutofthebox
 

4)      Force myself to start learning how to properly curl my lashes and apply some mascara on it so that it will complete my makeup look
 

5)      Since I just bought some coconut oil from Bangkok, I think it’s time to start putting coconut oil on my hair as a deep hair treatment. My hair is in need of some healthy food!

MG Skincare Products

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MG's Skincare Regimen. 
My skin type is oily with some dry areas such as the cheeks. 
The focus of my skincare regimen is the moisturising and brightening of the overall skin tone.  
The skincare regimen below takes about 30 minutes.

Step 1: HADA LABO Tamagohada AHA/BHA Face Wash
I use it day and night. It is an exfoliating face wash but it does not have micro-beads. It is a cream texture, so you need to use water to foam it up well. 

Step 2: INNISFREE 1 Minute Lip Scrub

I use it once every other night. Putting a small amount and scrubbing it on semi-wet lips. The instruction says to wipe it off, but I usually rinse it off. My lips feel smoother after application. On special occasions, I use it in the daytime prior to application of coloured lip products.