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10/27/2019

A Tint Out of Water... Chanel Les Beiges Water-Fresh Tint

Typhoon Hagibis ushered in the long overdue Autumn weather. So, as the temperature drops, and my complexion's summer color fades, I'd say I have another weeks use of Chanel's Les Beiges Water-Fresh Tint in Medium Plus.

Preface: if you enjoy full-coverage foundation, or are in need of concealing any imperfections, this may not be the product for you.

Chanel makes plastic look luxurious. I love the look, and feel of the bottle.

Also, I like how the clear plastic allows you to see how much product is left in the bottle.

Included with the Les Beiges Water-Fresh Tint, a nifty brush that actually works wonderfully at applying the product.

Les Beiges Water-Fresh Tint in Medium Plus

Japan offers three of the six shades in the Les Beiges Water-Fresh Tint: Light, Medium Light, and Medium. Although Medium matched me perfectly, I wanted a deeper shade to enhance my summer coloring, and give me a faux tanned effect. So, I ordered the shade Medium Plus from the states.

I've used the Water-Fresh Tint as a primer as well as on its own, and both result were great. However, I found myself solely using it in place of foundation for the entirety of the summer season.

This product is exactly what Chanel claims it to be, a complexion tint. The base contains 75% water and encapsulates pigment micro-droplets. The Les Beiges Water-Fresh Tint gives the complexion an almost blurred, veiled uniformed, bare-skin effect. My face looks and feels hydrated, plump, with a healthy, radiant sheen.

I've been using Les Beiges Water-Fresh Tint for over 4 months, and I love it. For summer, I wanted an extremely lightweight, no-hassle base product that would hydrate, even out, as well as give warmth to my complexion; and it checked off all the boxes. I love this product so much! I'm going to buy the Medium shade, and wear it on those fall and winter days when I can't be bothered to wear foundation.

10/24/2014

Stealing Beauty: THREE Cosmetics Flawless Cream & Flawless Ethereal Fluid Foundation Counter Swatches!

Yesterday, I went on a counter swatching rampage, and first up (requested by Faye): all shades of THREE's Flawless cream and Flawless Ethereal Fluid Foundations.

I deplore swatching products at the counter; the lighting is terrible, you have to rely on someone else's assistance to take pictures (usually, the SA looming over your shoulder), and, although I have a great rapport with all the sales associates at the counter I frequent, it just feels awkward. I prefer the comfort of my own beauty cave to provide you all with, what I hope are, good quality swatches.

Anyway, I don't mind doing these counter swatches, I just want to give you something of better quality.

From left to right: MAC Studio Fix Fluid Foundation NC15 (Faye requested it be swatched for shade comparison); THREE Flawless Cream Foundation 101, 102, 202, 203, 204, 205.

From left to right: THREE Flawless Ethereal Fluid Foundation 101, 102, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206.

In regards to both foundations, the 101 and 102 are pink based, and the rest are yellow based. I'll be writing an in-depth review of each foundation in the near future.

Looking gorgeous one lipstick at a time.

8/06/2014

The Lovely Face Of August...Guerlain Terracotta Joli Teint Healthy Glow Fluid Foundation SPF 20

Summer is not the season for me...especially, in Tokyo. The homes here don't have central A/C, public transportation and stores rarely turn the air conditioning on, and if they do, it's set to one degree lower than the temperature outside...I don't get it. The Summer sun has felt exceptionally cruel and relentless this year. So, this is my poor excuse to break my base makeup "no buy," and pickup a foundation for Summer. I really wanted something to give warmth to my complexion (I've tanned just walking seven minutes...yes, I timed it) to my grocery store), and provide a thin veil of coverage. At first, I was going to repurchase Guerlain's Terracotta Skin Healthy Glow Foundation (love this one), however, I went with the new Terracotta Joli Teint Healthy Glow Fluid Foundation SPF 20.

The Terracotta Joli Teint Healthy Glow Fluid Foundation SPF 20 hasn't made it's way to Japan, so, I got mine from the states. I love the plastic tube packaging, and that it has a pump; making it travel friendly. I chose the shade in Natural, a little dark for me, but I make it work by blending it down the neck and onto my ears. I use only one pump of foundation, and my phalanges to spread and press the product onto the skin. The Joli Teint provides high sheer coverage that smooths, corrects and even-outs the complexion. If you have any problem areas, you will need to go back and spot-correct.

Keep in mind, the inside of my area is a lot lighter that my face.

I've only been using this foundation for two weeks and, so far, I like it. The shade stays true and doesn't oxidize, but gives subtle warmth to the skin. The Joli Teint has a soft, luminous-satin finish, however, I have noticed that throughout the day (both indoors and outside), my skin looks dewier; this can be remedied by using a setting powder or blotting papers. Personally, during Summer, I stay away from setting powers (bronzers are okay), as the mixture of power and sweat is a catastrophe waiting to happen. However, I like the extra luminous sheen as it looks more natural.

What are some of your favorite tinted moisturizers, bb creams and foundations for Summer?

Looking gorgeous one lipstick at a time.

2/25/2013

Saving Face...FACE atelier Ultra Foundation Swatches

FACE atelier's Ultra Foundation is one of the foundations I work with a lot. Ultra foundation is a silicone-based, oil-free, cruelty-free (YAY!) foundation that gives the skin a flawless, airbrushed, semi-satin finish.

From left to right: #1 Porcelain, #2 Ivory, #3 Wheat, #4 Sand.

From left to right: #5 Sepia, #6 Honey, #7 Tan, #8 Caramel.

From left to right: #10 Cocoa, Zero Minus, Zero Plus.

I have no idea where my #9 Toffee went??? Sorry it's missing, but most likely, I gave it away.

FACE atelier's Ultra Foundation retails for $45.00(1 oz/ 30 ml), and can be purchase at faceatelier.com.

Have you tried FACE arelier's Ultra Foundation? If so, how did it work for you?

Looking gorgeous one lipstick at a time.

9/03/2012

Kate Powderless Liquid for Cover Swatches

The Powderless Liquid for Cover foundation is part of Kate's Fall 2012 Collection. I really like that the bottle is plastic and comes with a pump, making it travel friendly. This foundation is available in 6 shades, comes with an SPF of 20, and retails for ¥2,100 ($26.79).

From left to right: BR-C, OC-B, OC-C, BE-C, OC-D, OC-G.

Below is a photo of me wearing the Powderless foundation.

The shine on my face is actually me beginning to sweat...Just thought I'd share that with you :D

Products used:
Face:
Kate Powderless Liquid for Cover in OC-D (for reference, I'm NC25-30 in MAC).
Eyes:
Nothing.
Lips:
John Masters Organics Lip Calm.

The Powderless Liquid for Cover foundation applies well, is streak-free, and gives the skin a natural (if that's possible) semi-matte finish. I found the coverage to be light to medium (you can build up the coverage). Since the foundation contains an SPF, there is a slight, white overcast on the face when using flash photography. Ironically, the shade that matched me perfectly was OC-D...you just have to laugh :P My only issue with this foundation is that I did find it a little drying on my forehead (I have normal to dry skin). Oily skin types will enjoy this foundation as well as those who are looking to skip the step of powdering their face.

What foundation have you tried recently?

Looking gorgeous one lipstick at a time.