DIORSNOW: Light Veil White Reveal Silky Veil Makeup

Hi everyone! As winter approaches (arrived in my city lol, it is snowing so hard in my city already ><), it's time for me to introduce some winter makeup. Dior generally (I've seen exceptions...:( ) have very fine powders =)

The first impression I got was the nice packaging. It has a sturdy case, a little pocket/bag (what do you call it?) the dark blue thing in the picture to put the your powder case in. It has both a BRUSH and sponge applicator, and a rubber band to fasten everything to keep it things from slipping out. Great to just slip into your purse! The brush is very soft and easy to store.

Product Description: Dior creates Diorsnow Light Veil White Reveal Silky Veil Makeup for ultra-natural transparency and infinite well-being all day long. White Reveal foundation: incomparably light. Ultra-fine powders, specially coated for optimal absorption into the skin, and the new transparent Diamond Prism pearl makeup fuse into an invisible veil with a transparent, ultra-natural finish.
White Reveal Foundation: extreme comfort. The T.E.C. whitening technology is enhanced with a new, high moisture agent providing endless comfort for hours on end while maintaining the freshness of the makeup effect.

     After the elegantly written product description by the company, I can say that they did not exaggerate the goodness of this powder. It is truly the most lightweight, natural, transparent powder I have ever encountered. It does not leave your skin cakey AT ALL. It fits the skin so well, that it feels and looks like you do not have powder on!! It also does not dry up the skin and leaves your skin extremely comfortable=) SPF 20, PA+++ is a huge plus for any face powder. It has medium coverage, a bit to the light side. In my opinion, it does a really good job of coverage in consideration of it's amazing feather weight transparency! =)


     The things I don't like about it is that it doesn't have very good oil-absorbing properties. But this problem can be targeted if you add a primer, (costal scent's rice powder review coming soon) to it before your foundation or BB cream. I am a combo-oily, and I still get by with this powder. It is not oil-absorbant as some powders who specialize in that property, but it doesn't clog your pores and make your skin secrete more oil. 

Color - 021
SPF 20 PA +++

     This shade is a very natural shade that I think will fit many skin tones. It's a safe shade to bet on and since it's very transparent, it doesn't add too much colour on your face. It looks very natural on my skin, not too white or dark; fits just nicely =) There are 3 other shades to this product.

Pros: 
-Transparent
-Lightweight
-Doesn't dry up skin
-SPF 20, PA +++
-Natural, looks like your own skin
-Feels comfortable on skin
-Very fine powders
-Good packaging and includes tiny brush

Cons: 
-Not high on oil-absorbing properties.

Overall Rating: 4.5/5

BAVIPHAT: Paprika~Trouble Out Emulsion Review

Baviphat, with their fruits and vegetables packaging is certainly one of the most cutest natural packaging out there. Familiar with the benefits of natural fruits and veggies, these packaging turns application of products into an infusion of nutrients into the skin. However, cute packaging is nothing if the product isn't good. (Other Baviphat product reviews coming soon)

Although it is not the best in hydrating the skin, I find this emulsion has good oil control properties, as well as acne prevention!! <3 I would highly recommend this product to those that have combination/oily skin like me. I use this product in Edmonton spring (daytime) , it is useable even in dryer weathers and although I would have to increase the amount compare to warmer countries, or else, it may be a bit dry. I don't think this is suitable for winter in dryer countries. A thing worth noting is that you can use this over acne and it doesn't cause you to break out more! What I don't like about this is that absorption is only so-so. Overall, I still think this is a good product that I recommend =)

 

Baviphat also have yellow and green pepper targeting other skin problems =)

Pros: 

- Oil control

-Acne prevention

-Can use over acne

Cons:

-absorption is so-so

Price: (don't quite remember) Around or Below $100 HKD

 Rating: 3.5/5

PURE LABEL: Raseberry Sheet Mask Review

     Have you ever experience skin that feels like they are suffocating and your skin is just shouting for help??? It's not ache, or wrinkles.... maybe dehydrated, but not only that..... you just can't pin point what problem it is??? You just hope that there will be something that can rescue your skin quick and get them to stop screaming for help?? You want your skin to calm down and feel comfortable again on your face??

     This mask is what you are looking for! I had very dehydrated skin, because the weather is changing from winter to spring which made my skin become extra sensitive =( This mask soothes my skin with moisture that is not too rich or strong for my sensitive skin. I do not have very sensitive skin myself (it depends on the time of the year) but I would recommend this mask to those who does as it is very gentle on the skin. After one night, I am very pleased when I woke up with soothe skin again!!! I only had one sheet mask, so I can't test the long-term effects :( But usually, if you use it regularly for some time (even 2-3 times) you would already see the effects of the products maximize =)

 

Product Description: Give your dry skin an intensely hydrating infusion of moisture plus vital nutrients and experience the dramatic firming and cooling results.

10-20mins 

 

Pros: 

-Very Soothing with cooling effects (like the description claims)

-Good for sensitive skin

-Moisturizing

-Gentle on skin

Cons:

-hard to get in Western countries. But you can always get it online =)

Price: $12.00 HKD

Rating: 4/5

LIOELE: Fresh Sun Screen Review

     Lioele's packaging was the first thing that captured me =) After I tried using this brand's products I fell in love with this brand. (I won't deny that this is partly because of their "princessey" packaging ><) I notice that most of Lioele liquid products have thicker textures, which some people may not be too comfortable with. If you like your products to feel like nothing on your face, then this may not be for you. However, if you're like me and don't mind feeling products on you, then this is worth a try =)

The description of the sunscreen on Lioele's official website states that it is blended with rosemary extract, green tea water, and portulaca extract. Suitable for all skin types. Click here for the official webpage of the product. 

   

 

It has SPF 45 PA ++. SPF refers to the protection for UVB rays, PA for UVA rays (credits to Pretty&Cute for this info! =) Click for more info about SPF and PA =)). I find it a good suncreen that keeps me from getting burn or tan. It also has a white sheen (more than normal suncreens) when you apply it, which serves as a slight coverage for me XD so I don't mind it much. But if you are looking for something that looks exactly the same before and after you apply it, then I won't recommend this to you. But I do think it makes your skin looks better without makeup! So why not??!

It has a creamy texture and doesn't dry your skin up. I really enjoy using this product in Edmonton, where it is less humid and hot. However, if I were to go back to a warmer and more humid country, such as Hong Kong, where I'm from, I'll imagine that I would use this product less (in the summer) due to the humidity. I would still purchase this product when the season changes though =) 

 There are no shops that sell this product in Edmonton, but you can purchase it online from various websites. One of them is Pretty&Cute.com. Click here for their website  (I am not sponsored by them right now, it's just a good site I know that has many Asian cosmetics that you don't find in North America)

I got mine from Hong Kong in Colourmix. It is better to get it in Asia if you can, as Asians "things" are more expensive overseas. 

Price: $ 120-160 HKD

          $26.95 US in Pretty&cute.com (click for the product)

Pros: 

-Soft texture

-Doesn't dry up skin

- Generally Good blockage of UV overall

Cons:

- Thick texture

- Only two ++

Rating: 4/5

LUSH: Ocean Salt Facial and Body Scrub Review

I pick this up the first time I walked into a LUSH store. I have combo-oily skin and sometimes peeling gel is just not enough! So I wanted to look for something slightly rougher that can exfoliate yet won't dry up my skin and this is exactly what it is!

When you first open the bottle, you will see a blue layer with sea salts on top. Don't be scared by the thickness of the ocean salt, they melt easily once they come in contact with water. Below the blue layer is a creamy white layer. My guess is that the blue does most of the exfoliating and the white keeps the scrub gentle? The scrub tends to be on the rougher side, so you MUST add water as you exfoliate and apply moisturizer afterwards =)

Because there is sea salt, this scrub does a good job killing germs, leaving your skin clean and fresh. If the surface of your skin feels bumpy with black and whiteheads, this scrub scrapes the bumpiness off. When I run my finger on my nose, it's baby soft! ^^ Now of course, it doesn't get rid of all your blackheads, I haven't found a scrub that does that yet. Please tell me if you do :)

This scrub is suitable for combo-oily - oily skin. However, even though I am a combo-oily, I only scrub my T-zone, it's a bit too rough for my cheeks. Unlike some scrubs, this is not oil-base. I wouldn't recommend this for normal-dry skin. I haven't tried it on my body yet.

I really like the smell of this product. It has a pleasant ocean-beachy smell. You really only need a dab each time. A LITTLE means ALOT! =)
The only problem I have with this is that when I went in the store, the lady told me that it is gentle enough for daily use. So I used it early morning cause I was so desperate to get rid of my blackheads. But it is NOT gentle enough for everyday use. My skin IS more clean, but it also dried up and made it more sensitive : ( After that, I stick with the general rule of exfoliating 1-2 times/week, and it still keeps my face clean : )

I have used this scrub for around a year now and I still find this scrub as good as the first time I used it! It comes in two sizes, I got the bigger one and it's lasting me a LONG TIME! I highly recommend this product if you're looking for a rougher scrub that REALLY cleans your skin! Try it out! <3

Rating: 4.5/5