Review: Biore Makeup Remover- for eyes & lip

Ingredients>>>

Product Claim>>>

Pros

• The only makeup remover I've tried that doesn't sting at all.
• Very gentle
• Not too oily, no heavy feel
• You don't need a lot, the cotton doesn't need to be wet, just moist and it'll work just fine
• Doesn't cloud my eyes 
• Didn't give me milia (Ziaja.... Ehem!)
• Fragrance free
• Removes waterproof mascaras and eyeliner effortlessly, like you raelly don't even need to rub your eyes.

Cons

• Not locally available (boo!)

This is how it looks like when shaken, then it goes back to it's original state very quickly

Store/Damage>>>

Watsons, Guardian and supermarket/15-17.00 SGD (Roughly Php 600)

TheBamShell Thoughts>>>

I've already tried quite a few eye-makeup removers and this stuff is definitely my HG at the moment. I've been using Biore' for more than half a year now and hasn't failed me no matter what mascara or eye makeup I use.

 I have a very sensitive eyes and like what I've said this is the only formula that doesn't sting or cloud my eyes, or should I say, this is the perfect formula I've been looking for. I just wish I can find something similar that's available locally 'coz it really sucks that I always have to hoard several bottles when I go abroad and it adds weight to my luggage. 

Review: Shu Uemura Glow On Blush - P (pearl) Soft Peach 530

Ingredients>>>

Product Claims>>>

Enhance and glow. boundless blush colors to enhance the cheeks or overall natural glow of the face. long lasting and great blendability. can be used wet to intensify the color payoff.

Pros

• This shade looks very stunning on fair/ light skinned individual- illuminates your face
• Absolutely gives your cheeks a perfect fresh glow, not chunky shimmers
• Great for heavy handed ladies- as the blush seems impossible to over-do coz it's not heavily pigmented
• Versatile- could be use as a soft highlighter
• Lasts all day
• Minimalist yet sleek packaging
• Would last you forever- it's like heavily pressed in the pan (dunno if that makes sense..)

Cons

• None

Swatches>>>

I know this photo doesn't give enough justice on showing how pretty it is,  as the color is soooo light, it's hard to catch on photo.

Store/Damage>>>

Shu Uemura Trinoma/around php1500/4g (I don't remember exactly, also available in refill)

The BamShell Thoughts>>>

I'm so used to working with  Nars and MAC blushies that are mostly pigmented, so when I tried Shu's Glow on, I thought I bought a nearly expired blush (lol) coz' the texture feels pretty hard and needed more swipes than I'd normally do. I started using it alone and went crazy piling, swiping it over and over as I couldn't seem to make the color show up on my cheeks, but since I was gonna be late for work, I left the house looking paler than the usual. When I got into the office, a co-league of mine complimented me and said "you look well rested, seems like you had a good sleep"- really? =)  

After my lunch, another co-league of mine said "why aren't you wearing much makeup today? you look fresh, though". - I don't remember if I took that as a compliment ( lol) or not, so you mean I look wasted with much makeup on?? hahaha!  - Then I checked my self in the washroom and noticed that I don't really look pale like I thought. My cheeks looks naturally glowing with a very light flush and that's how my heart fell for this blushie. I also love to combo this blush with my matte bronzers, After I contour and lightly use a matte bronzer as my blush, I then top it up with this glow on blush and Voila! au naturel soft glowy cheeks. 

Review: Laura Mercier Silk Creme Foundation- Cream Ivory

>>>Ingredients

>>>Product Claims

(LM Website)An innovative full coverage foundation that makes the skin look luminous and rich. By combining a special collection of silk tea extracts and treated mica. Laura has created a luxurious formula that leaves skin hydrated and protected with a radiant, timeless glow.

(Sephora Website)A rich, long-wear foundation that gives skin a professional, full-coverage finish.

Pros

• Travel friendly packaging-Mess free,  love the squeeze tube type and dispenses a good amount of product
• Has a very soft moussey texture that makes the product so easy to blend
• Light weight- feels very comfortable on skin
• A little goes a long way
• Nice luminous finish- no shimmer, not dewy nor matte.
• Covers my pores well and doesn't settle on some fine lines
• Didn't break me out

Cons

• Would've been better if there's spf- but at least it looks good on photos
• Definitely not a full coverage foundation- I'd say it only has a light to medium coverage
• It cakes when I try to build it up
• Doesn't last all day- Not marketed primarily as a long wear foundation, but it's not as long lasting as I expected it to be
• It oxidizes- good thing that the shade I got appeared to be too light on me coz' oxidizes pretty bad and appears 2-3 shades darker after 4-6 hours of wear.
• Poor color/shade selection
• PRICE

Swatches>>>

L-R Nars sheer glow-Punjab, Bourjois healthy mix serum foundation-Vanilla, LM Silk creme- Cream Ivory

(Ref NC25-30) Bottom- Top; Nars sheer glow-Punjab, Bourjois healthy mix serum foundation-Vanilla, LM Silk creme- Cream Ivory

Store/Damage>>>

Sephora Ion/SGD68 (35ml)/around Php1700 at Rustan's

The BamShell Thoughts>>>

I decided to purchase this foundation because of the good reviews I've read but ended up a bit disappointed of its longevity and coverage. It is indeed a good foundation but just didn't work for me and expected a little too much because of the hefty price tag (considering that the packaging is quite simple made of plastic and thin carton).

I currently use LM alternately with Nars sheer glow(though marketed as sheer, this provides more coverage & better longevity) for my everyday makeup at work, since I don't feel the need of wearing a  full coverage foundation and spf coz' I work night shift. I'd normally blend and buff this product using a flat top kabuki or the traditional flat foundation brush if I want to maximize its coverage. 

I've an oily combo skin and as I've mentioned this darkens on me, but it's alright since the shade I got I believe is the lightest in range so it kinda' adjust well with my skin tone. I wouldn't recommend this for oily skinned individuals because it has poor oil control that I have to blot several times a day. (considering I work in a full air conditioned office)

The best thing about this foundation, though, is the natural glowy finish, the blendability and how light weight it feels. Overall, this is a good everyday foundation if you want a natural look that feels comfortable.