Make Up For Ever Step 1 Primer Hydra Booster Review

Firstly, let me share the good news at the start of this post before I start blabbing!

If you want to try Make Up For Ever’s Step 1 Primer to know which particular type would work for you, local PH residents, click THIS LINK to know the right primer for you and score a free sample!

Back to MY story.  I have a long history with Make Up For Ever as a brand.  I was probably a “resident” in their first MUFE Branch at Shangri-la Mall many years back!  I studied Make Up at the Basement Academy also located at Shang Mall so it is natural for me to stay there to look for products needed in my school!

So primers back then weren’t a thing, I knew there are a couple of famous ones but we don’t have a lot of choices - you either pick a silicone one and non-silicone ones!  

As for clients, I would pick whether to use an oil-control primer or apply moisturizer on them, which is quite tricky because different clients have different “hydrating” Needs.  Some may find the moisturizer I brought to be too heavy or too creamy to be applied pre-makeup face!  

Thankfully, one of my favorite professional brand has a WIDE range of primers which I ended up stocking up on.  In my bag you’ll see - Oil-Control, Hydrating, Brightening primers to name a few!  And they were all STEP 1 !

 What’s different with Make Up For Ever Hydra Booster Step 1 Primer with the old one?  NEWER Formulation!  I can immediately spot the difference on first usage!  It is creamier, has a tint and smells great!  It has ginseng to help refresh dry areas, smoothen out your skin and create a radiant glow!  You don’t believe me?  Watch my short video!

Sace Lady Look And Review

 

Hi Everyone!

If you follow me on Instagram (Please do!). I showed a huge unboxing of Sace Lady Cosmetics. I read positive reviews on the high quality product at a low cost and was surprised how beautifully packaged they are! After constant research, I’ve decided to give the a try knowing these have FDA Safety certification.

Here’s the company in detail as seen on their online pages:

SACE LADY insists that "everyone is the unique flower in the world, and being true to yourself is the best ever."

We support everyone to bravely pursue a life attitude by being positive, independent, and happy. Therefore, we design and provide high-quality, cost-effective beauty makeup products to help you to be more attractive and pleasant yourself，having every wonderful day. 

Since the brand wants us to BE YOURSELF, here’s me being myself in terms of testing makeup!  

TADA! 

Showing you HALF FACE Sace Lady Cosmetics.  Not bad for 18 (and more) products that costs less than Php2,000 !

Are you ready to check out step-by-step the makeup items I used to create this look?  

Sace Lady All Matte Blur Primer

Php119.00

This is a silicone-based primer that gives off a smooth and easy-to-apply texture.  Key ingredient - Dimethicone, which gives off a smooth, flawless finish.  It does fill in pores and wrinkles but it does not dry out as quickly so it is very important to apply, pat, and let it sit for a couple of minutes before you apply your foundation.

TIP:  I’d like to do my eye makeup at this stage if I am rushing, but for this particular review, I waited and it took me approximately 5 minutes for product to get fully absorbed into skin.

I am usually not allergic to Dimethicone so I have no issues letting this product stay on my skin for ours!  

Sace Lady Longwear Foundation

Php120.00

Shade: 04 Natural

Available in: Light, Fair, Light Natural, Natural, Medium and Medium Dark

NYX Born to Glow Illuminating Primer Review

If you want that Korean Glowing skin.

You gotta do what you gotta do!

Step 1: Hydrate your skin!

Step 2: While waiting for your skin to glow from hydration, use an illuminating primer.

The latter is the fastest and easiest!  But it is a reminder from me to you to be consistent with your skincare!  You can't fake GLOW forever you know? *wink*

I recently chanced upon NYX Born to Glow! Illuminating Primer.  I find this to be a nice inexpensive alternative for a a primer that keeps your skin looking hydrated and glowing!

NYX Born To Glow! Illuminating Primer

Approx Php550.00

Prep and brighten your complexion in just one simple step. Start off your routine with our Born to Glow Illuminating Primer, the next generation of our fan favorite Illuminator. This two-in-one primer ensures the smoothest makeup application while also delivering an exquisitely radiant finish.

Radiance in a Tube?

Don't you wish you can fake good skin?

With the right makeup, you probably can!

I have always been into primers that add radiance to my dull skin.  I am NOT joking when I say I have dull skin, I do have clear skin at times (not now as I am majorly breaking out!)  but since I don't have sufficient intake of water (yes, inaaamin ko!)  plus, I tend to sleep very late at night (not good!), my skin is dull and blah....

But when I go to my "ego-boosting" social media page a.k.a. Instagram, I always get the compliment of "Ang fresh mo!" "You have good skin!"  "Your skin is glowing!"

I am not complaining, but I will be honest with you, most of the time, it is MAKEUP!

I loved a couple of radiance primers int he past, the most used and loved is the Benefit THAT GAL Brightening Primer which I used for more than 5 years now.  I finished up a total of 4 tubes and still highly recommend this to my friends!  

But because I am Ms. AMW and I do a lot of product trials, I recently tested Bobbi Brown's newest primer called Primer Plus Radiance with SPF35 PA+++.

"A multitasking face primer designed to illuminate the complexion, blur imperfections and help even out the skin tone.  Illuminates complexion with ultra-fine pearl pigments.  Helps prevent sun damage with UVA and UVB protection.  Paraben-free; phthalate-free; sulfate-free"

Bell HYPOAllergenic Anti-Redness Primer Review

One of the easiest "correcting" face primer to use as of writing.

Yes, it was a pleasant surprise when I did unboxing on a couple of Bell HYPOAllergenic makeup products and I chanced upon this primer.  I saw a green primer for the face and at the back of my head I was thinking: "There goes patchy primer that would stick on my dry areas leaving me spotted white cast!"  

Then with a couple of pump, I applied it straight on my face during one of my #AMWIGStories unboxing session and it was in the middle of the day when my face was parch and dry.  Then I gave a loud "Oooohhh, this is nice!"

Then months after trying this, I still feel the same!

Bell HYPOAllergenic Anti-Redness Primer Review

Php999.00

Available at Watsons and SM Beauty

Product descxription ---

Neutralizes redness and conceals skin imperfections; making the blood vessels and discolouration is almost invisible. Moisturizes and smoothes the skin and visually extends the life of makeup. Light formula offers an easy and even application.

Housed in a glass with pump packaging, I wouldn't ask for anything else in terms of packaging.  You see how much product is left (which is always a thumbs up for me) and a pump is nice to control the right amount of product to be dispensed.

The Best Way to Prime Your Skin Before Makeup

I used to buy just one primer and use it all over my face and wonder why I'm not a fan of it.

Then after years of learning about makeup and skincare and continuous learning, I realized that in both makeup and skincare, Mathematics must be included because we should learn to add and subtract.

Add hydration where hydration is needed and subtract grease where it is not needed.

We thought it was as simple as that but it also takes effort to choose the right type of primers that would aid you and your skin to be ready for makeup.

I recently chanced upon the newest product from Sleek MakeUp, they finally came up with their own primer and they are available in 2 variants --- Mattifying Primer for Soft-Focus Finish and Hydrating Primer for Moisturising.

I used to just go for Hydrating primers and skip the Mattifying ones because I always tell YOU I have dry skin but after years of treating my dry skin, I turned out to have combination skin --- Normal and Dry.  So here's the best way for met o apply Primer and you can maybe get a tip or 2 from this post!

#IWish 

Sleek MakeUP Mattifying Primer helps reduce oil for flawless looking, matte skin. Soft-focus powders provide a velvety finish and help blur the appearance of fine lines. While the Sleek MakeUP hydrating lightweight primer moisturizes the skin for flawless looking makeup application. The moisture-rich formula contains known hydrating ingredients and makes skin feel smooth.

Cloud Cosmetics Baby Pores Powder Emulsion Review

So a cute box arrived our doorstep one time and it says "Cloud Cosmetics"

After checking out the packaging, I originally thought it was a Korean made beauty products but after doing my own research, learned this is a Proudly Filipino Brand!

Formerly known as Eden's Paradise (I knew about it as the packaging of their lip product is exactly the same!)  

I personally applaud their new look!

Today, I am focusing my first Cloud Cosmetics review on their Baby Pores Powder Emulsion (Php499.00).

Cloud Cosmetics Baby Pores Powder Emulsion Says ---

This primer is specifically designed to cover, blur, and minimize pores and skin imperfections. It glides on as a cream and quickly transforms into a fine powder leaving a matte, silky smooth finish. It instantly hides your imperfections like magic! With SPF 30.

Benefit Turns 6 with NEW POREfessional Pearl Primer

Benefit Turned 6 and I was thankful enough to always get the chance to celebrate with them!  I remembered celebrating their first birthday at the same branch - Greenbelt with baby Kyle inside my tummy!  So fast forward to today, Kyle is almost 5 years old and Benefit is 6 in the Philippines!  I don't know about you but I felt the connection because I was actively going around different branches to do workshops while pregnant!  So Benefit is like my Big Daughter while Kyle is the little brother!

Talk about the Big Daughter, there's more reason to celebrate than just being 6!  The Greenbelt branch went through an overhaul and the store is bigger and better than ever!  You have to visit them to see and believe!

During the re-opening of the newly renovated store, I also spotted a new baby --- Benefit POREfessional Pearl Primer!

Can You Go Barefaced?

I honestly can!  Even with dark undereye circles, laugh lines and a whole lot of skin redness, I guess, I'm at this very comfortable stage of "I don't care what other people think because this is really the way I look!"  

But of course, even with barefaced look, I still believe in using SPF!  So why not include an added bonus aside from just protecting yourself from the harmful rays of the sun?

I recently tried Tony Moly Flash Primer that comes with SPF30 PA++!  It is also a BB & CC starter which I think works in making my skin "glow" even in reality, my skin is as flat and boring as Sahara Desert. (Sorry Sahara Desert, I'm sure you look prettier but I'm just making a point on how dry my skin is!) :P

I honestly feel I have a good lighting right in front of my face wearing this product!

As confusing as this product sounds, the basic functions are ---

• As a primer: used before applying your base makeup to help moisturize skin and keep makeup longer.
• Natural luminizer: This product comes with delicate pink pearls to make skin appears luminous and bright.
• Brightens your skin and keeps it flawless-looking.
• BB & CC: Naturally covers certain pores and redness to make skin appears even.

Shiseido Ibuki Smart Filtering Smoother Review

As much as I'm not into face primers because I am born with perfect skin (JUST JOKING!).  

Well, it is the fact that I'm too lazy to apply full face makeup on a regular basis so I don't think I find the need to use face primers.  NOT UNLESS, I get a face primer that says --- SMART FILTERING SMOOTHER, a product that blurs imperfections to keep me "Selfie-ready" anytime anywhere!

It is no surprise that the top skincare brand in Japan came up with their own "face smoother" under the Ibuki line!  I gave this a test right away after learning about this product during the Beauty Discovery Event last February.

Shiseido Ibuki Smart Filtering Smoother Says ---

"Picture-perfect looking skin. A game-changing formula that acts like a smart filter reducing the appearance of pores and leaving skin with a fresh, smooth, matte look.

Reveal the coveted look you thought only a selfie filter could deliver! This game-changing formula acts like a smart filter with a skin blurring effect. The velvety, lightweight texture uniquely turns matte on skin and immediately absorbs excess sebum from skin’s surface. Visible pores become less noticeable. Sleek and compact, the container slips easily into your pocket, giving you the power to have beautiful, selfie-perfected skin anytime, anywhere." 

Max Factor Facefinity All Day Primer SPF20 Review

Hi AMW Friends!
After a long while, I'm finally posting a review for a face primer!  As much as I dislike to use face primers on a daily basis, I highly depend on them professionally as a Make Up Artist.

I lug so many primers because I use primers depending on skin condition of my clients.  And I personally test each of them before putting them in my professional KIT just because I want the best for my customers.

I got the Max Factor Facefinity All Day Primer with SPF20 last year, it took me a while to test this out since the weather is quite cool for the first 2 months of 2017, I had to wait for the weather to really get hot and humid before I can finally share my final thoughts.

Max FactorX Facefinity All Day Primer Says ---

The Facefinity All Day Primer from Max Factor is the secret to makeup that stays put the whole day. It contains micro-correctors to banish excess oil.

• Keeps makeup in place the whole day
• Mattifies skin
• SPF 20

Dearberry Magic Oil Control Primer Review

So you first heard about Dearberry on my blog when I posted about their Toc Toc Blusher.  Obviously, that doesn't end my relationship with the brand!  I read good reviews on their Magic Oil Control Primer so I had to try it out!  I actually took a lot of time testing this product since my skin is on to the combination side now (Normal/Oily on T-zone) especially on humid days I had to wait outside my son's school for 3 full hours!  

The primer is housed in a pot packaging and it comes with mousse-like textured primer.  Will show more photos below!

Dearberry Magic Oil Control Primer Says ---

• Getting rid of oils and dirt while rejuvenating your skin.