BB Cream

Okay, to start off with the New Year, I will be talking about BB creams specifically the ones that I have already used and have been currently using. I’ll also be giving a brief introduction about its purpose and its characteristics.

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Ever wondered how Korean actors and actresses seem to always have flawless and dewy skin every time we see them on TV? Well, it seems that you are not informed about the rave on BB creams in Korea that have spread to Asia and to the whole world. (Not that I’m saying that they don’t have natural flawless skin, ‘cause they actually have flawless skin!)

BB cream (in short for Blemish Balm) is a formula that has properties that can moisturise, hydrate, brighten, even-out skin tones, provide SPF, and give a healthy and natural look. I prefer using BB cream compared to foundation because I save so much time in application, and I don’t look too cakey with it. It’s sheer and lighter than any foundation, that’s why it’s okay for everyday use as it does not dry out the skin unlike thick makeup (just make sure that you remove it completely before you go to bed!)

Characteristics at first sight:

-          - Have gray undertones

-          - Lighter feel

-          - Semi-matte, good coverage

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Bio-essence Perfect BB Cream flawless radiant nude makeup

 

The first BB cream that I have ever used was the Bio-essence Perfect BB Cream flawless radiant nude makeup (The blue packaging). 

I bought it in Guangzhou at a Watson’s store. I didn’t really have any idea about BB creams before but when I tried it out back at GZ, I immediately fell inlove with the applied look. My skin tone was evened out and my skin became sparkly. (LOL). So I purchased it right away. 

Until I bought another BB cream from a different brand, I didn’t realise that the Bio-essence one was a tad thicker and dry than the others. During winter when my skin was dry, I have used the Bio-essence BB cream and my skin showed up cracks especially when I topped a thin cover of loose powder on it. Doomed!

 

evenly spread out..........

Thick?

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 Missha M signature real complete BB cream SPF25 PA++ (No. 23 Natural yellow beige)

The second BB cream was Missha’s M signature real complete BB cream SPF25 PA++ (No. 23 Natural yellow beige). This was introduced to me by a good friend.

Pros:

-          - Very nice packaging!

-          - Meant for combination - oily skin type

-          - The coverage was good enough and sheer

-          - The bottle lasted for good 5 months

-          - Doesn’t have any strong scent

-          - Doesn’t break me out!!

-          - Has SPF

Cons:

-          - A bit pricey

photo courtesy of Missha Australia

pink-grayish undertones

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TonyMoly expert 3D collagen BB creamSPF40 PA+++

The third that I have tried (The last one that I’ll be talking about for now) is the TonyMoly expert 3D collagen BB creamSPF40 PA+++. This BB cream formulation has a lighter shade than the missha and the bioessence bb creams that I have tried. When purchasing bb creams, the shade must be atleast a tone or two tones higher than your skin colour. I suggest that when using a lighter shade, application must be done when the skin is still moist (from shower or washing the face before application) as it is easier to blend the cream to the skin in that way. This one is much better than the other two that I have used because it has a higher SPF coverage and it lasts longer on the skin.

shake well before using

dab dab dab... evenly spread out!

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Found some quotes that I think is related to the topic:

“The most beautiful makeup of a woman is passion. But cosmetics are easier to buy.”
― Yves Saint-Laurent

“Make-up can only make you look pretty on the outside but it doesn't help if your ugly on the inside. Unless you eat the make-up.”
― Audrey Hepburn

XOXO

Stay pretty,

Pascaley

Happy New Year! Happy New Start!

It’s a new year again, people. Time does really fly by quickly. It seems like it was just 2011 yesterday and now it’s already 2012! Many things happened in 2011 for me, some good and bad stuff, but to carry on, it’s another year to start anew, change the things that needs to be changed, and improve the better to best. I’ve listed new year’s resolutions for years and I can’t even recall if I follow them to the core but I still keep writing and listing, hoping that I would keep them in mind for the coming 365 days ahead.

This year I am planning to address most of my dark sides and improve some good. But hey, when I say dark side it doesn’t necessarily mean that I mastermind heinous crimes. It’s actually just about some deep set issues that I find a bit battling for myself. It’s probably going to be tough to accomplish all of the following resolutions that I thought of for this year because of the future events, but yeah as I do with my uni assessment tasks, I will try to put my sh*t (?!) together to make sure that what needs to be done is done in a righteous manner.

Moving on……

Pascaley’s 2012 new year’s resolutions! (Ttaaaa daaaa!!)

1.       Be more healthy

Yes, I may not be the most sickly and frail person to say that I want to be more healthy and I’m also not in line with the most buffed out dudes and dudettes, but I just want to be more healthy like being able to catch my breath when I run fast to catch the train (run fast? Seriously?) and I want to have better reflexes too. Thus, this year I will try to have a sport (probably running and badminton?), drink organic vegetable juice every day (minimum 3x a week), and reduce my weight by avoiding rice (max amount of rice should be half a cup!). 

2.     Don’t make other’s the reason for my own happiness. Know myself more.

It’s nothing too personal but I think that recently, I became too much of a clinger and I couldn’t manage being alone. I think I have frittered away in a place outside of my comfort zone that made me too dependent on certain people in my life. I think it’s about time for me breathe and address this issue not only for my own good but for the people around me as well. I think for this year, I should learn to love myself more, give myself my own personal time to know myself more, and try something different, maybe get a hobby or something. 

3.   Think, don't babble too much

I found myself quicker to respond by showing my feelings instantly and not thinking of what should be done first. I am already turning 21 this year, I shouldn’t be so naïve like that any longer! 

4.    Aim for the Ace!

Last year I idled away too much time by doing stuff that are not important. This year, I should get higher marks and be more attentive in class.

5.     Try to get a part-time job (?!)

Need I say more? Haha! A part-time job to feed my hunger for shopping.

6.     Update my blog more often

People ask me about what I get from writing a blog and I respond “Nothing, really. It’s just something that I enjoy doing in my own time, researching, writing, and thinking! It is creative and I also think it’s sharpening my skills”.

Happy 2012 everyone!!

Xx, PSCLY