My Naturactor Concealer Review

Hey Lovelies! How are you? it's been a while since I lasted posted a beauty related post. Haha! Well, Im here again to share to you about this amazing products which is the Naturactor Coverface Concealer

Having dark under eyes has been my greatest problem so I can’t resist myself to buy and to try this naturactor. every time  I see celebrity endorsed and used this Naturactor Coverface Concealer and I read some reviews about this naturactor cover face  and they confess that this naturactor was so very effective for that skin issues that’s why I bought this Naturactor Coverface Concealer in this website www.naturactorfoundation.com.

Thanks a lot Naturactor Coverface Concealer because of you, I am a self confessed concealer dependent. Before because of my dark under eye I just can't go out of the house without any concealer under my eye because certainly people would be asking me if I have been stressing out myself a lot. Huhuhu!! That's how noticeable and dark my under eyes look like. Since then, I have been on a lookout with a great concealer and with this Naturactor Coverface Concealer is the answer for that problem.After I applied the naturactor in my under eye the darkness is greatly diminished  I am so amazed with the coverage it gives that this Naturactor Coverface Concealer I even used it as a foundation! Not only as a concealer and you know guys this is also very effective to concealed all the unwanted spots in my face.  And I love how it works.

I found that using naturactor cover face concealer on my bare skin (after moisturizer but before concealer) works best for me. I like to spot conceal right after I apply my moisturizer, and then apply my naturactor cover face concealer to even things out, followed by setting powder.

Packaging

As you can see, it comes with these plastic white pot. The packaging may not look classy but the product itself works wonders!

 Here's a swatch on my arm, it turns that the product is tends to be a shade lighter when applied to the skin.

There are only 5 shades available, which are 130, 140, 141, 151, 171 My skin tone ranges from 130 to 141; I’m currently used 141 and I think this is the shade match for me.

Result            

                                     Before

 I've got old acne scars on my forehead, dark circles under my eyes and broken capillaries on my cheek

After

And here's my face after spot-concealing with  Naturactor Concealer 

Pretty good, right?As you can see of course broken capillaries are the hardest to conceal and you can still see them peeking out a tiny bit, but I think my under-eye darkness is greatly diminished (without looking gray!) 

Here's the list of the things that I love about the Naturactor Cover Face Concealer:

• Great Coverage. It evens out skintone when used as a foundation. It doesn't leave marks of blemishes at all.
• It doesn't have a foul scent. It has a really really subtle flowery scent. 
• Controls Oil. I have combination to oily skin so I like how I don't look oily at all when I used it as a foundation. 
• The creamy texture makes it easy to blend with the skin. It easily blends with my skintone, doesn't look cakey at all! 

Here's the list of the things that I love about the Naturactor Cover Face Concealer:

·         Not sold in stores need to get online & be careful of fakes

·         It is expensive than most of the drugstore concealers

Final Verdict

 All in all I absolutely love everything about this concealer, I will give 4 stars out of 5, But there's one thing that I don't like about this, not really something I don't like. It's something you have to be cautious when you would use this as a foundation like me. Be sure to apply a powder to set it because it has a tendency to give white cast when worn alone.

I hope you guys find this review helpful! Would you consider purchasing a Naturactor Coverface Concealer and give it a try?

Just visit their website that I included above. Stay Pretty!! Lovelies

Review: NARS Sheer Glow Foundation

Review: NARS Sheer Glow Foundation

Review: NARS Sheer Glow Foundation 

For those of you who follow on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram I hear your collective sigh of relief! Yes, after 4 weeks of getting to know one another,  I am finally reviewing my NARS Sheer Glow foundation! Does this mean I will stop bombarding various social media feeds with my adoration for this product? You may find that answer in this very review.

After lusting after this foundation for a number of years now, I finally took the plunge. If you know my blog at all, you probably know that foundations are my ultimate makeup product. I won't bore you with the back story details (teenage acne, few snide remarks, blah blah blah); suffice to say trying to mimic a flawless complexion is the name of the game for me. So, let's get going!

Packaging
This foundation, as you can see from the image above, comes in a glass rectangular bottle. The glass contrasts with the black lid; the consistency of which is the classic NARS' packaging. This lid can also be pulled off to reveal a small twisty lid on the neck of the bottle. The crux of this packaging being the widely noted lack of a pump. This means that in order to use the product it must be poured from the bottle onto either the back of your hand or perhaps a palette. However, you can buy a pump for about €4.00 from the NARS' website if you so wish. Personally, I'm doing alright without it. Just be careful when pouring or you risk wasting precious product! It also contains a fairly standard 30ml of product.

Colour

I mentioned in my January Favourites the amusing fact that this shade suits me better than any of my other current foundations even though I chose it online! My shade (Light 4 – Deauville) is described by the NARS’ site as a neutral tone with a balance of pink and yellow, but it seems to lean a bit more yellow in my opinion. This suits me great as I have quite a yellow undertone; and though you wouldn’t think it from the pasty photos here, I am actually quite sallow skinned. However, there are a whopping 20 shades available from this line so you're pretty sure to find something that's suited to your colouring!

As I mentioned, I chose my shade online after a good hour or so of 'Google swatching'! Risky, perhaps. But given the lack of a NARS' counter in my area I decided to take the risk. First of all I consulted the NARS' website, and knew given my current pale complexion that I would be wanting one of the light shades. This is a great way to narrow it down to start off. I then considered yellow, pink, and neutral undertones. Although, as I mentioned, I chose a neutral toned foundation, it was through the next step that I found it was still quite yellow and that it could be the best of the 'light' shades for me!

What really helped were blog posts where people had swatched the foundation beside other foundations they owned. For comparative purposes this was extremely helpful, for instance if I knew a certain foundation was too pale/dark/pink etc for me. So, to return the favour, I grabbed what is (shamefully) only a portion of my foundations in the hopes it might be similarly useful to someone else!

Of course, if you have a NARS' counter locally the ideal thing would be to get matched there! This sort of 'Google swatching' method may perhaps only apply to the unhinged, impatient, and makeup mad (read: me).

Foundation Swatches (L-R): L'Oreal True Match (C2), No7 Instant Radiance (Cool Ivory), Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum (52), NARS Sheer Glow (Light 4 - Deauville), YSL Le Teint Touche Eclat (B40), Bourjois Healthy Mix (53), Rimmel Wake Me up (Soft Beige), MAC Matchmaster (2.0)

Application

François Nars himself, recommends applying this foundation with the warmth of your fingers. I have given this application method a go and it does work perfectly. However, in general, I just prefer using a brush to apply my foundation; and unsurprisingly, the Real Techniques Buffing Brush has been my weapon of choice. 

Formula
This is a water-based foundation and so unlike some of the gel formulas we've been seeing pop onto the market, you will notice this foundation run across your hand with some gusto if you pour out too much! As I demonstrated in my latest tutorial, you really need to give the bottle a good shake before use; and as the formula is quite liquidy (think L'Oreal True Match as opposed to Bourjois Healthy Mix) it does take a little longer to set on the skin. Also of note, this foundation has no SPF. This can be great for photography and/or if your moisturiser or primer already contains SPF, but worth knowing all the same!

This formula hydrates the skin and claims to contain powerful anti-oxidants to protect against damaging free radicals and turmeric extract to improve skin's radiance and tone! I don't think I've really been using this long enough to attest to any benefits for my skin, but it's always nice when a foundation considers some sort of skincare in tandem!

NARS Sheer Glow Foundation Application : NARS Sheer Glow & Real Techniques' Buffing Brush; Light 4 Deauville Swatch

Finish

Despite the name ‘Sheer Glow’ this foundation is not overly glowy, so fear-not my matte-loving friends. I would describe this is a natural-satin finish, which is kind of how the brand describes it. It certainly gives a luminosity to the skin, as I hope you can see in the photos below. I myself have normal-dehydrated skin so that should also be considered and I do apply a light dusting of powder around my nose and in the centre of my forehead, as otherwise I can start to look a little shiny after a few hours wear.

Coverage

Again, I'm more or less inclined to agree with the brand's description which touts this as a light-medium coverage foundation. Depending on the amount of product you choose to use you can easily get a great medium coverage from this foundation. Below, I have included a stage by stage picture guide to how I get my desired coverage from this foundation. 

Despite the graphic nature of my bare faced photos, I think it serves as a great illustration of what you can expect to achieve from this foundation. You can see my areas of redness, blemishes, and discolouration and how this application neutralised those areas quite flawlessly.
(As I mentioned earlier, I buff this into the skin using my Real Techniques' Buffing Brush. These photos were taken with natural sunlight.)

NARS Sheer Glow Review: Step 1 (no makeup)

NARS Sheer Glow Review: Step 2 (dot over face)

NARS Sheer Glow Review: Step 3 (blended out)

NARS Sheer Glow Review: Step 4 (finished makeup with concealer, blush, etc)

Longevity

I’ve mentioned that as my skin type is normal-dehydrated, I don’t tend to have issues with foundation lasting on my skin. On my skin, most foundations will last a pretty solid 6-10 hours without needing any touch-ups. The same goes with NARS Sheer Glow. Although, as I mentioned regarding the finish, I do need a touch of powder to keep shine at bay. This foundation is recommended for normal-to-dry and dry skin types. For more oily skin, a primer, powder, or blotting paper may be more of a requirement to keep it looking it's best. Or you may just want to opt for the Sheer Matte foundation altogether!

Price
This foundation retails at €40 from the NARS website. I actually purchased mine from ASOS for €41.13 as with the free shipping and student discount it worked out cheaper! A pump can be purchased for €4.00 from the NARS website, but again with shipping costs it's something you can make do without.

Before & After: NARS Sheer Glow Review & Application

Overall, I think you can tell I really love this foundation! It has a great colour range, a beautiful finish, and just blends flawlessly with the skin! So, phew, you made it to the end! Thanks for reading and I hope it provides a helpful insight for you! 

SUQQU Frame Fix Cream Foundation [Review]

 

 

SUQQU Frame Fix Cream Foundation is one of the various goodies that I purchased while in Japan. My first impression was that it’s a very special foundation indeed – dozens of applications later and I can confirm that it is unlike anything I’ve tried.

As the name suggests, SUQQU Frame Fix Cream has a creamy, dense consistency – somewhat similar to that of Kevyn Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancer but far more pliable (and not as heavily pigmented, obviously). A pump would be useless and a waste of product, hence it is housed in a glass jar. Not my favourite packaging but the performance… totally worth it.

Token SPF emerges once again, 25 in this case. Either a pro or a con depending on your tastes, I couldn’t care less.

Comprendo? Me either. If you have an ingredient list in English, be a sweet and let me know!

At a whopping 100USD for 30 grams, you’ll be wanting to scrape out every last drop of product. That figure is for those lucky enough to purchase in Japan, international buyers can purchase online at Ichibankao for 127USD. It’s a pretty penny…. and still worth it.

Let’s talk about shade range. Diagram courtesy of Ichibankao.

Shades preceded with a 2 are considered to have a pinker undertone, 1 being a happy medium, while 0 depicts yellow shades. The final digit denotes depth, 1 being lightest and 3 being deepest. Pretty simple, no?

I was advised time and time again that I would match 102. I dotted my chest with shade 002 and whatayaknow, seamless match for my slightly olive, winter NC20 skin. I’m just contrary like that.

I have a little anecdote regarding application. I first trialled this foundation while in Japan, patting it on with my fingers because a) I wanted to get to know the foundation, make friends with it and b) my brushes were on the other side of the globe. I deduced that it was a full coverage foundation with a dewy texture that seemed to emphasise the pores on my nose. So once I was home, I did something I never do – I buffed that foundation into the skin. I have always been under the impression that buffing is poor practice, it kicks up flaky skin and the brush eats all the product anyway. Well, I backpedal with my tail between my legs because sweet baby cheeses, this is PERFECT.

Look at that. No primer, powder or concealer. What you see there is less than half a pea sizedamount of SUQQU Frame Fix Cream buffed into the skin with a Real Techniques Buffing Brush. The illusion of porelessness rivals my holy grail Armani Lasting Silk (the finish of which I described as angelic). Guise, I think this is my new favourite foundation.

I’m excessively excited and getting ahead of myself. Here’s what you need to know about SUQQU Frame Fix Cream Foundation:

- It’s a high coverage foundation. I prefer a sheer coverage yet gravitate to high coverage bases. Why? Because I can thin the layers down to almost nothing, which is far less detectable than piling on the tinted moisturizer (nothing against those, FYI).

- It’s a dewy finish foundation. Luminous but never greasy. Greasy is bad.

- It’s bloody long wearing. If sky-high Japanese humidity isn’t the ultimate test of longevity, I don’t know what is. A dewy foundation that stays put? Mind blown.

Well that sounds wonderful, any cons?
As with all dewy foundations, I notice a minute amount of settling around the nose towards the end of the day, I view this as a testament to my fussiness as opposed to a downfall of the product. Oil control will always be an issue with luminous bases- I do have a bit of breakthrough shine on the nose after about 6 hours. Surprisingly, any oil seems to disperse elegantly with no caking or migration.

I took the liberty to explore an array of primers and powders to mitigate these two issues and address the concerns of my oilier ladies and gents. My findings are as follows.
Primer wise: Armani Fluid Master Primer and Hourglass No28 Primer Serum performed poorly, with no oil control benefits (no benefits at all, to be frank). Rouge Bunny Rouge Mattifying Primer is a godsend, keeping my nose matte all day and diminishing any settling.
Powder wise: MAC Mineralized Skinfinish Natural proved to be a powdery mess over SUQQU Frame Fix Cream. Guerlain Meteorites imparted the skin with beautiful luminosity but provided no oil control benefits. SUQQU Loose Powder in Natural topped the list as a match made in heaven – airbrush finish that kept nose oilies in check.

OverallWhile the SUQQU Frame Fix Cream works well by itself, it stuns me when paired with a bit of primer on the nose and topped with a powder. A bit of extra effort and completely worth it.
I can’t adopt a lazy approach and use my fingers but again, worth it.
It’s a bit hard to find, pricy and not so travel friendly (don’t forget the qtips!) but for me, totally worth it.

Review: NARS Sheer Glow Foundation

Review: NARS Sheer Glow Foundation

Review: NARS Sheer Glow Foundation 

For those of you who follow on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram I hear your collective sigh of relief! Yes, after 4 weeks of getting to know one another,  I am finally reviewing my NARS Sheer Glow foundation! Does this mean I will stop bombarding various social media feeds with my adoration for this product? You may find that answer in this very review.

After lusting after this foundation for a number of years now, I finally took the plunge. If you know my blog at all, you probably know that foundations are my ultimate makeup product. I won't bore you with the back story details (teenage acne, few snide remarks, blah blah blah); suffice to say trying to mimic a flawless complexion is the name of the game for me. So, let's get going!

Packaging
This foundation, as you can see from the image above, comes in a glass rectangular bottle. The glass contrasts with the black lid; the consistency of which is the classic NARS' packaging. This lid can also be pulled off to reveal a small twisty lid on the neck of the bottle. The crux of this packaging being the widely noted lack of a pump. This means that in order to use the product it must be poured from the bottle onto either the back of your hand or perhaps a palette. However, you can buy a pump for about €4.00 from the NARS' website if you so wish. Personally, I'm doing alright without it. Just be careful when pouring or you risk wasting precious product! It also contains a fairly standard 30ml of product.

Colour

I mentioned in my January Favourites the amusing fact that this shade suits me better than any of my other current foundations even though I chose it online! My shade (Light 4 – Deauville) is described by the NARS’ site as a neutral tone with a balance of pink and yellow, but it seems to lean a bit more yellow in my opinion. This suits me great as I have quite a yellow undertone; and though you wouldn’t think it from the pasty photos here, I am actually quite sallow skinned. However, there are a whopping 20 shades available from this line so you're pretty sure to find something that's suited to your colouring!

As I mentioned, I chose my shade online after a good hour or so of 'Google swatching'! Risky, perhaps. But given the lack of a NARS' counter in my area I decided to take the risk. First of all I consulted the NARS' website, and knew given my current pale complexion that I would be wanting one of the light shades. This is a great way to narrow it down to start off. I then considered yellow, pink, and neutral undertones. Although, as I mentioned, I chose a neutral toned foundation, it was through the next step that I found it was still quite yellow and that it could be the best of the 'light' shades for me!

What really helped were blog posts where people had swatched the foundation beside other foundations they owned. For comparative purposes this was extremely helpful, for instance if I knew a certain foundation was too pale/dark/pink etc for me. So, to return the favour, I grabbed what is (shamefully) only a portion of my foundations in the hopes it might be similarly useful to someone else!

Of course, if you have a NARS' counter locally the ideal thing would be to get matched there! This sort of 'Google swatching' method may perhaps only apply to the unhinged, impatient, and makeup mad (read: me).

Foundation Swatches (L-R): L'Oreal True Match (C2), No7 Instant Radiance (Cool Ivory), Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum (52), NARS Sheer Glow (Light 4 - Deauville), YSL Le Teint Touche Eclat (B40), Bourjois Healthy Mix (53), Rimmel Wake Me up (Soft Beige), MAC Matchmaster (2.0)

Application

François Nars himself, recommends applying this foundation with the warmth of your fingers. I have given this application method a go and it does work perfectly. However, in general, I just prefer using a brush to apply my foundation; and unsurprisingly, the Real Techniques Buffing Brush has been my weapon of choice. 

Formula
This is a water-based foundation and so unlike some of the gel formulas we've been seeing pop onto the market, you will notice this foundation run across your hand with some gusto if you pour out too much! As I demonstrated in my latest tutorial, you really need to give the bottle a good shake before use; and as the formula is quite liquidy (think L'Oreal True Match as opposed to Bourjois Healthy Mix) it does take a little longer to set on the skin. Also of note, this foundation has no SPF. This can be great for photography and/or if your moisturiser or primer already contains SPF, but worth knowing all the same!

This formula hydrates the skin and claims to contain powerful anti-oxidants to protect against damaging free radicals and turmeric extract to improve skin's radiance and tone! I don't think I've really been using this long enough to attest to any benefits for my skin, but it's always nice when a foundation considers some sort of skincare in tandem!

NARS Sheer Glow Foundation Application : NARS Sheer Glow & Real Techniques' Buffing Brush; Light 4 Deauville Swatch

Finish

Despite the name ‘Sheer Glow’ this foundation is not overly glowy, so fear-not my matte-loving friends. I would describe this is a natural-satin finish, which is kind of how the brand describes it. It certainly gives a luminosity to the skin, as I hope you can see in the photos below. I myself have normal-dehydrated skin so that should also be considered and I do apply a light dusting of powder around my nose and in the centre of my forehead, as otherwise I can start to look a little shiny after a few hours wear.

Coverage

Again, I'm more or less inclined to agree with the brand's description which touts this as a light-medium coverage foundation. Depending on the amount of product you choose to use you can easily get a great medium coverage from this foundation. Below, I have included a stage by stage picture guide to how I get my desired coverage from this foundation. 

Despite the graphic nature of my bare faced photos, I think it serves as a great illustration of what you can expect to achieve from this foundation. You can see my areas of redness, blemishes, and discolouration and how this application neutralised those areas quite flawlessly.
(As I mentioned earlier, I buff this into the skin using my Real Techniques' Buffing Brush. These photos were taken with natural sunlight.)

NARS Sheer Glow Review: Step 1 (no makeup)

NARS Sheer Glow Review: Step 2 (dot over face)

NARS Sheer Glow Review: Step 3 (blended out)

NARS Sheer Glow Review: Step 4 (finished makeup with concealer, blush, etc)

Longevity

I’ve mentioned that as my skin type is normal-dehydrated, I don’t tend to have issues with foundation lasting on my skin. On my skin, most foundations will last a pretty solid 6-10 hours without needing any touch-ups. The same goes with NARS Sheer Glow. Although, as I mentioned regarding the finish, I do need a touch of powder to keep shine at bay. This foundation is recommended for normal-to-dry and dry skin types. For more oily skin, a primer, powder, or blotting paper may be more of a requirement to keep it looking it's best. Or you may just want to opt for the Sheer Matte foundation altogether!

Price
This foundation retails at €40 from the NARS website. I actually purchased mine from ASOS for €41.13 as with the free shipping and student discount it worked out cheaper! A pump can be purchased for €4.00 from the NARS website, but again with shipping costs it's something you can make do without.

Before & After: NARS Sheer Glow Review & Application

Overall, I think you can tell I really love this foundation! It has a great colour range, a beautiful finish, and just blends flawlessly with the skin! So, phew, you made it to the end! Thanks for reading and I hope it provides a helpful insight for you!