Hari Raya Shopping (+ mini review)

Bobbi Brown Foundation Stick (Warm Natural)

I’ve been wanting to try out a new brand since my failed relationship with MAC base products. After reading tons of reviews, I’ve decided to try out Bobbi Brown’s cosmetics (cherry popped!). This foundation stick happens to be Bobbi Brown’s signature product. Based on what I’ve read, cream foundations are best suited for people with dry skin. I went to the counter to test it a week ago and it stayed on my skin nicely throughout the day. Best thing, it doubles up as a concealer! Worth every penny in my opinion.

(I am completely, insanely and madly in love with this thing. It made me look dewy without looking like I have anything on my skin. I don’t experience any greasing up and I don’t look cakey at all. Coverage was wow. I might be biased but I’m impressed. It conceals dark circles and spots, evens out the skin tone and make my skin look almost flawless. The staying power is beyond awesome too. It last the entire freaking day and it still look fresh. For this crazy magical thing in a stick, I don’t mind forking up $60 bucks every time I use it up. Gone are my days with liquid foundations!)

Bobbi Brown Sheer Finish Pressed Powder (Warm Natural)

I got a powder in the same shade to set my foundation. I want the look to be as natural as possible. No layering of foundations, no looking like you’re wearing a mask and most importantly, I don’t want to over do the make-up. I believe that make-up should enhance your features, not make you look like a different person. A tip I got from the MUA: tap the powder on lightly. Don’t buff/press it into the skin.

(It is very sheer, almost like a blot powder from MAC. It’s very fine too so you can definitely build it up. Like the foundation stick, you don’t have to touch up. You most probably have to if you have oily t-zones though.)

Bobbi Brown Blush (Nectar) 

Tip 1:  Choose a natural color that your cheeks turn when you exercise. Tip 2: Add a pop of a brighter blush just on top of the apples of the cheeks.

(This. It looks really pretty on my cheeks. I thought it looked scary since it’s so pink and such but it turns out to be a nice wash of color. You do have to be careful and not apply too much though, especially if your skin tone is about the same as mine. The trick is to apply with a light hand. It might be too early to say this but I seriously think I am a Bobbi Brown convert. Why didn’t anyone rave about this brand before? I personally think it’s better than MAC. At least for the base products. I just got another product yesterday. Hehehehe.)

NYX’s Caribbean Collection (I dream of Aruba) 

The initial plan was to get Sigma’s Dare palette and brushes for Hari Raya. Unfortunately, I wasn’t that patient to wait for three weeks. Judging from how pigmented NYX’s Nude on Nude shadows are, I thought I’d try the palettes from their other collection. $11.50 for a palette, you don’t want ah?

(I should have just ordered the Sigma palette. Kinda regretted my rash decision. The shadows are not really pigmented. At least, not as much as I expected them to be. The darker colors don’t really show on the crease and the shadows are powdery. There were fall outs everywhere :/ I might just try the foiling method one day, provided I’m not too lazy. Heh. Hopefully the shadows will show up better that way.)

Milani Brow Fix Brow Kit (Light)

I read reviews about Laura Mercier’s brow definer and I was really intrigued by it. I never thought you could use a cream/gel for your brows. Did you know that cream/gel based gives a softer finish? Talk about learning something new everyday! But my goodness, the thought of spending so much for your brows is just ummmm I don’t know. Is it worth it?

(The mother hates it when my brows are thick. Even when I use very little product to shade my brows, it will always appear thick. It must have been the case of my utterly noob brow shading skills. It doesn’t help that it takes forever to get it right. This kit comes with a tiny angled brush and I noticed that it’s easier to control the thickness – plus points for that. Question though, why are there two shades of brow powder? Anyone? >.<)

ZA Concealer Perfection (Shade #2 and #3)

I bought it sorely because it was on sale. I thought it was kinda troublesome to have two different shades but the brand only carries three shades. Bummer.

(THIS TOPPED MY LIST OF CONCEALERS. Crazy, amazing coverage. Perfect match for the skin and under eyes and it  feels super light. It has a watery consistency but it’s not runny. It doesn’t set on the skin too fast, so there’s enough time for you to blend out. A pea-size amount is enough to cover any area with blemishes. I love love love it. Definitely lives up to it’s name – perfection.)

Hope it’s not to late to wish all my Muslim readers Selamat Hari Raya, maaf zahir batin! I apologize for any wrongdoings or any offensive posts/words in this blog. Enjoy the month of Syawal with the company of your loved ones!

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