Ordering beauty products online is always a gamble because I'm never certain the colours are going to work. My skin has both yellow and pink undertones, so I am particularly reluctant to order things like foundation or concealer without testing them first. I was really hesitant about picking a BB cream without getting to try it out first but apparently most BB creams are formulated with a "one shade fits most" principle so I was willing to give it a shot.
So what did I pick up?
 |
| My preciousssss... |
1. Tony Moly Cristal Blush in "Emo" - initially I was tempted by the pale lilac and bright coral shades but landed on this bright pink. It's quite a lot of product for the price ($5.99) and the colour payoff is phenomenal. I'd say this shade could work on most skin tones and I'm particularly excited to see how it pops against a tan this summer! *obligatory doctor's warning: don't tan. Seriously* I limited myself to one because I'm trying to institute a "1 in, 1 out" policy in my makeup collection. Obviously now I regret that massive error and wish I had splurged an extra $12 for the lilac and coral shades too. The blush itself has a nice velvety texture, blends easily, and goes with every makeup look I've tried. I can see this becoming my new go-to blush for spring and summer, especially with a bit of bronzer to really nail that "Miami babe" vibe.
 |
| Meowww that's sparkly |
2. Holika Holika "Hello Holika" Blush & Highlighter - this bad boy is marketed as a highlighter but I'd caution interested parties to beware because it is straight up glitter. Not strictly hospital-appropriate ("Hi my name is Dr. Sprinkles Fairy Princess, I'll be doing your surgery today") but I'll be swiping it on my cheekbones for music festivals, holiday parties, and probably on my eyelids during the work week. Plus look at that adorable cat! I don't even like cats and I am totally on board.
3. Holika Holika Pig Nose Pore Cleaner 3 Step Kit - I've never seen anything marketed for blackheads that looked quite so charming. My nose is actually doing pretty well right now thanks to my good friend Glam Glow SuperMud Clearing Treatment which sucked all the gunk out of my pores last week and then slammed the door shut to other nasty invaders. Alas, my skin is totally predictable and I'm sure it won't be long until I get to try the Pig Nose Cleaner out. I only bought the 3 step kit because my skin can be a little sensitive and I want to test it out before I buy the full size products.
4. Missha M Vita BB Cream Matte - I know I know. I'm just as tired of reading gushing reviews about BB creams as you are. There is probably nothing left to say about BB creams so I, a practiced skeptic, waited for the trend to pass. Now it's 2 years on and the trend is still going strong so I decided to cave and see what the fuss is about. BB creams claim to combine cosmetics with skincare and allegedly improve the appearance of skin over time. I decided to try out one of the original Asian manufacturers of BB creams rather than the Western versions that are just tinted moisturizers by another name. I'm coming from a place of privilege here because, as an Asian gal, most BB creams will work for my skin tone. If you have any concern at all about colour matching I'd advise picking up a drugstore brand or getting matched at a department store. This one wasn't expensive ($15.99) but I'm not about to throw cash at futile endeavours. I'll give it a few weeks before I comment on any improvement on my skin tone. Right now work stress plus changing seasons plus excessive caffeine intake isn't making for controlled experiment conditions.
I chose this BB cream because of the matte texture, in the summers my skin can get excessively "dewy" so I wanted something with a bit of oil control if possible. It's also SPF 20 which isn't too bad but I'll still be layering another sunscreen with it.
5. Missha M BB Boomer - This was described on the Kollection K website as a BB cream "enhancer" which seems to be a fancy word for primer. I have combination skin and a bad habit of touching my face excessively so I wanted to give the BB cream the best possible chance of holding on to my skin and making me prettier. Further details pending, see above re: controlled experimentation. BB Boomer is made with pearl, antioxidants and mysterious moisturizing ingredients that are meant to enhance the appearance of skin and contribute to its overall health. One of my goals this year is to learn more about the ingredients in the cosmetics I use and educate myself (and you, my darling readers) about what ingredients actually work for me and are worth the investment. So stay tuned for that!
I'll be doing in-depth reviews once I've taken them for test runs but I wanted to share my excitement first! I highly recommend Kollection K for anyone who doesn't have access to Asian beauty stores nearby. Everything there is adorable but very dangerous for your wallet. I only stopped at 5 new products because the other things I wanted were sadly out of stock. I'm sure I'll be hearing the siren song of the website soon and will be adding to my collection with some new eye makeup products and more shades of that TonyMoly blush. Kollection K also very nicely threw in some samples of their face mask sheets and a cleansing oil.
Have you bought into the BB cream hype? Or are BB creams over and we've all moved on to something else now? Share your secrets!
Signed,
The Tragically Un-Hip
3. Holika Holika Pig Nose Pore Cleaner 3 Step Kit - I've never seen anything marketed for blackheads that looked quite so charming. My nose is actually doing pretty well right now thanks to my good friend Glam Glow SuperMud Clearing Treatment which sucked all the gunk out of my pores last week and then slammed the door shut to other nasty invaders. Alas, my skin is totally predictable and I'm sure it won't be long until I get to try the Pig Nose Cleaner out. I only bought the 3 step kit because my skin can be a little sensitive and I want to test it out before I buy the full size products.
4. Missha M Vita BB Cream Matte - I know I know. I'm just as tired of reading gushing reviews about BB creams as you are. There is probably nothing left to say about BB creams so I, a practiced skeptic, waited for the trend to pass. Now it's 2 years on and the trend is still going strong so I decided to cave and see what the fuss is about. BB creams claim to combine cosmetics with skincare and allegedly improve the appearance of skin over time. I decided to try out one of the original Asian manufacturers of BB creams rather than the Western versions that are just tinted moisturizers by another name. I'm coming from a place of privilege here because, as an Asian gal, most BB creams will work for my skin tone. If you have any concern at all about colour matching I'd advise picking up a drugstore brand or getting matched at a department store. This one wasn't expensive ($15.99) but I'm not about to throw cash at futile endeavours. I'll give it a few weeks before I comment on any improvement on my skin tone. Right now work stress plus changing seasons plus excessive caffeine intake isn't making for controlled experiment conditions.
I chose this BB cream because of the matte texture, in the summers my skin can get excessively "dewy" so I wanted something with a bit of oil control if possible. It's also SPF 20 which isn't too bad but I'll still be layering another sunscreen with it.
5. Missha M BB Boomer - This was described on the Kollection K website as a BB cream "enhancer" which seems to be a fancy word for primer. I have combination skin and a bad habit of touching my face excessively so I wanted to give the BB cream the best possible chance of holding on to my skin and making me prettier. Further details pending, see above re: controlled experimentation. BB Boomer is made with pearl, antioxidants and mysterious moisturizing ingredients that are meant to enhance the appearance of skin and contribute to its overall health. One of my goals this year is to learn more about the ingredients in the cosmetics I use and educate myself (and you, my darling readers) about what ingredients actually work for me and are worth the investment. So stay tuned for that!
I'll be doing in-depth reviews once I've taken them for test runs but I wanted to share my excitement first! I highly recommend Kollection K for anyone who doesn't have access to Asian beauty stores nearby. Everything there is adorable but very dangerous for your wallet. I only stopped at 5 new products because the other things I wanted were sadly out of stock. I'm sure I'll be hearing the siren song of the website soon and will be adding to my collection with some new eye makeup products and more shades of that TonyMoly blush. Kollection K also very nicely threw in some samples of their face mask sheets and a cleansing oil.
Have you bought into the BB cream hype? Or are BB creams over and we've all moved on to something else now? Share your secrets!
Signed,
The Tragically Un-Hip
No comments:
Post a Comment