In love with Illamasqua!

“Inspired by the cult Asian market Beauty Balm creams, Skin Base Foundation is a brand new, refined formula unlike anything on the UK market. Easily blendable, it effortlessly creates a perfect complexion, and like the entire Illamasqua foundation range, is undetectable in a professional HD environment. Suitable for all skin types, it smoothes, softens and conditions your skin whilst providing natural, buildable coverage”.

Illamasqua launched the New Skin Base Foundation last July this year and I am so ashamed that I didn't even noticed it. Now, it's been raved about and I just got to try it! 


Basically, it was inspired by the Korean BB Creams that became popular throughout Asia for the pimple-healing and whitening properties. In my opinion, I'm not really digging BB Creams. I've tried it thrice and I kinda liked it for the dewiness but I disgust the ghostly white effect it gives me. It's known to lessen acne while giving you medium coverage. 

Not just nice but very good coverage!

The Good :

1. Loaded with Vitamins C & E. This foundation can help you soak moisture into the skin and lessen the appearance of dull skin.
2. Wider range of shades.  Unlike the BB Cream,which can only suit fair to light medium skin tones,Illamasqua Skin Base has 18 shades from the fairest to the tannest. you can use the light shades as highlighter and the darks shades for contouring.
3. Great insane coverage! I know. I had to put an exclamation point! The coverage is so great because it melts through your skin. Even if you have dry patches, your skin will soak it up in a short time and it won't be noticeable. It banishes the red areas on the face and it can pretty much be used as concealer. 
4. It's without the SPF and whitening ingredient unlike the Asian version. How genius! Not all people like SPF and looking like a porcelain doll. And if you do like SPF, you can always apply separately. Duh.
5. It feels light on the skin. Although it has great insane coverage, you won't feel like putting on a ton. It's like putting moisturizer. And I can put it easily with my hands,a sponge or any applicator.

The Bad :

1. It's £25. Which means it's expensive.
2. It can be a little dewy. So if you're skin is oily, you might need to blot first and remember to set it with powder.

So, would I buy this foundation? Definitely. The finish looks natural,it has vitamins, and I think that's what every skin needs. Plus, it's cruelty-free. 

-VV

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NYX Black Label Lipstick---are they any better? I Have 5 Reasons!

"A creamy, dreamy lipstick with a velvety smooth finish and hyper-glamorous shades for every look and every inclination. NYX's Black Label Lipstick has rich emollient properties that ensures the color glides on and hydrates your pout at the same time. From Extreme Red to Earthy to Frosted Pink, Black Label Lipstick is available in 96 lipsmacking hues. " as said in the NYX website.

The NYX Round lipsticks has always been in my heart for as long as I can remember. But one thing though is they do tend to melt off,like any other lipstick,when exposed in a hot environment. And besides,there are shades that are exactly like the lippies at MAC which is way more expensive and something I cannot afford to buy every now and then with my unstable makeup job. So how come these Black Label Lipsticks are ringing a loud bell? I'll give you five.

1. Moisturizing. Mainly one of the reasons why these are well-loved. The NYX Round lipsticks as well as the MAC ones tend to dry after quite sometime. And that isnt' good my dear! When your lips are dry,it can flake.
2. Cheap. This smooching tool is definitely one of the best lipsticks in the universe and it is also universally friends with our wallets!
3. Excellent Coverage. One to two swipes would be enough to cover your lips. That means,you only need a little. And when you only put a little,you save more. 
4. Longer-lasting. Literally. Because it has excellent coverage,highly pigmented,and you only need about a few swipes,it can last you a few months.
5. Unlimited shades. From the most nude to the most plum,black label carries a lot of shades so whether you are a makeup artist or you are just a plain jane,there's a shade that suits you! 

Free Bronzer---literally!

Does bronzer always make you look orange? Then try the natural way of getting tan by going out in the sun! Just dont forget to wear sunscreen and let it dry for approximately 15 minutes before stepping out. 


Step 1. Wear sunscreen.
Step 2. Step out into the sun. 
Step 3. Take a walk,bike around or just lay there for ten minutes.


Now you can skip bronzer and just use blush during your daily makeup routine!


Note : Exposure to UV rays from the sun may cause skin cancer. 

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