I am ReigningStill: Make Up

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When I made a come back on this whole make up and beauty world, I became a whole lot better beauty wise. Dati kasi, I’ll just collect lipstick and shadows and then use BB cream. Voila! As long as it looks good and is cheap, I’m all in.

But that’s not really #Wiser2016. Now that I know better, I understand the importance of using the right products and not scrimp on important items. A primer is one of them.

When I our blog was invited on the launch of Banila Co. in Manila, we went home with their Prime Primer.

At first, I wanted to sell it. I honestly don’t use a primer. I see it as unnecessary. Just additional non-sense stuff. But then again, researching about it and well, using it has made me change my mind. Primers are important! Super important that I don’t go out without it anymore.

It is now an essential part of my make up kit. Primers are used before you apply your foundation or base make up to seal your pores, make your skin softer, smoothen the appearance of your make up and make it last longer. I swear, there really is a HUGE difference on my make up when I use a primer and when I don’t.

I noticed that my make up base appear smoother when I use a primer. It would always give me a very dewy look and healthier looking skin. I don’t have large pores but I noticed that BB creams and liquid foundations usually make them appear larger if I’m not using a primer.

My make up also lasts longer with a primer. Usually, I’d put on a full make up before I leave the house. Then I’ll bring my lipstick of the day, another lipstick, my compact powder and that’s it. My make up usually lasts until the end of the day without retouch. Even my blush on stays longer with primer.

Well obviously, the only primer I tried is Banila Co.’s Prime Primer so this post is a little biased. My knowledge on primers is not that wide and so I would only share with you how it was for me.

I guess the best thing about Banila Co.’s Prime Primer is that it’s a Korean brand. And for me, Korean brands are the best when it comes to make up base and skin care. I use Korean brands for my base and concealer because they are really the lightest on the skin. My go to online store for my Korean make up haul is Althea Korea. Everything Korean make up and beauty can be found there. Promise!

Anyway, back to Prime Primer. For me, it is relatively cheap. It’s around 1000php for a bottle and they could really last for like a year or so coz you only need a pea-sized amount for your entire face and neck. But in Althea it’s always on sale. Right now it’s on 41% off so it’s a little over 600php only. What a score!

For you fellow make up junkies, super highly recommended talaga. This is something worth buying. Next time, I’d probably try the hydrating variant. You know me, anything hydrating/moisturizing is love.

How about you? Do you use primers too? What are your favorite primer brands? Share share!

2 weeks ago, Sissy and I went to the mall coz I’m running low on BB Cream. I have always been a BB Cream + Blush + Eye Liner + Lip Stick kind of girl. And on super rush days, I can leave the house with just BB Cream + Raybans. I have been using my Face Shop BB Cream for almost 2 years now. It was always the perfect one for me hence the loyalty. But eversince the pregnancy, I noticed that Face Shop’s Love Me:Ex is not as great as it used to be. I always loved it because it’s light on the face. Not cakey and it gives just enough moisture to my skin making it look au naturel. But not anymore. The pregnancy is making my skin dry and dull.

So we spend the entire afternoon checking out different BB Creams in Etude House and Face Shop but nothing seems perfect. That made me decide to give Tony Moly a visit.

You see, I’ve known Tony Moly for a long time. Some of the fashion bloggers I follow are users of this product but I thought it was a bit pricey for me. So imagine my utter happiness when I paid their SM Manila branch and found out that they are indeed affordable!!!

Cats Wink Shiny Skin BB Cream (Php 448.00)

I tried this BB cream coz it’s the lightest and I loved it. Actually, eversince I switched BB Creams, I have been getting positive feedbacks from friends. People are telling me I look good. So far, I am loving it’s effect on my skin but I am not yet confident to do a review. You know me, I give my make ups enough breaking in before blogging about it or raving about it coz I know for a fact that most products are great at the start but continued usage would prove otherwise. So I guess you have to wait for a couple more months before I tell you my final verdict.

I was also eyeing that CC Cream of theirs. I think it cost a little over Php500 only. I tried it on my face that day and I love that it gave me that “just washed my face” look. You know what I mean? My skin looked clean and fresh even after 3hrs of it on my face. Well, half my face because the other half is where I tried the Cats Wink. I just settled for the Cats Wink because it provides better coverage. And I so need them these days.

Lemon Seed Foam Cleanser (Php 178.00)

Sissy also got the same BB Cream for her and the sales lady told us that if we could purchase a minimum of Php 1000, I’d get the membership card for free and an eye and lip make up remover.

So I decided on getting this cleanser just to reach the minimum Php 1000.

I have been using Johnson and Johnson’s Milk Bath for my face since the pregnancy but as I’ve told you, I think it started to look dull and dry. I asked the very friendly and accommodating staff of Tony Moly on what best cleanser to get and she recommended this one. I also noticed that their cleansers, though not all natural/organic, seemed perfectly okay. And its also light on the face and is perfect for sensitive skin.

Again, so far, I am loving this one. Even the brother has been stealing it from my wash basket and is using it on his face. FYI, the brother (who’s a teeny) is kinda addicted to making his skin better ala-Daniel Padilla. He’s so affected on his zits and has been doing all things to make his face better. After 2 weeks of stealing the facial wash from me, I think his face improved. But again, no final verdict yet! Nyahahaha.. Give it 3 more weeks shall we?

This is the free make up remover that I got. Tried it and I loved the effect. Unlike my Maybelline make up remover, it’s not too oily or too strong. I used it to remove my stubborn mascara and it’s just as effective as my Etude House Cleansing Cream. I wasn’t able to give it much trial because I am still obsessed with my cleansing cream but once my cleansing cream run out, I’d surely use this one. Sayang naman eh!

I am so happy after my Tony Moly visit. I can’t believe I got all those for a little more that Php 1000. And I got a membership card that I can use to redeem points and everything. And by the looks of it, I think masusulit ko tong membership card na to. I have the sister and the brother as Tony Moly users din. The brother was even telling me that he wants to get his own facial wash already. Hmmmm..

xoxo,

Reigne