April Favorites

Almost half of the year now… April has been so manic I barely had the chance to grasp everything. First things first, I did not get to do any reading for April. Boo! April went from one event to another and the next thing I know it’s already May. However, I did try out some new products so here’s my April Favorites…

Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation – This is my current favorite foundation. I’ve been wearing it pretty much everyday. It gives a good amount of coverage especially for the price you pay for. Understandably it is a pretty small bottle but you really don’t need much and for everyday I mostly just put this on places where I need to even out my skin. I use it more like a concealer really. The staying power doesn’t live up to its claim of 8 hours. I’d say it keeps up until 3-5 hours considering you set your foundation properly. All in all I do like this foundation and it is perfect for everyday use especially during the summer time because it is very light on the skin almost making you feel like you have nothing on.

MAC Pro-longwear Foundation – If you need a foundation that won’t budge then try this. I swear it stays on and on and on until you decided to scrape off all the makeup from your face. This is the only foundation I brought and wore during my stay in the Philippines and I can tell you this for sure, it doesn’t go anywhere despite the sweat, humidity and constant wiping of face! It claims to stay on for 15 hours, and it does! Tried and tested! I even wore this foundation to sleep and there are no marks on my pillow. However one bit of advice if you are going to try this, make sure you have a really good makeup remover. As for coverage, I’d say it is a medium but you can definitely build it up. Another thing to watch out for, is that the consistency is rather thick and once applied on the face it might feel a little sticky but it will go away in a good 5-10 minutes. This is a good one to use for events and when you want to look your best for hours, it is also good for taking pictures because it doesn’t have a high SPF level.

Skindinavia Setting Spray (For Oily Skin) – It’s meant to make your makeup last for 16 hours! I can’t say that it did, base on my experience at least. I used this in the Philippines as well and I’m pretty sure it was the Mac foundation and Urban Decay primer potion that made my makeup last and not this setting spray. I’m currently using this with my Healthy Mix and I come home and my foundation wasn’t as what it looked like in the morning so… to say it lasts for 16 hours, not true. However, I like this spray because it gives you a good glow. It feels very fresh on the skin and if in case you put on too much foundation or powder it helps not make your face look cakey. I know that Skindinavia offers different kinds of sprays such as, Bridal, Dancing, Normal/Dry skin, etc but I just decided to try the one for oily skin because of my oily t-zone and no, it did not keep me looking matte all day. It helps a little I guess but don’t expect that this will help you not produce oil.

Beauty Blender – I usually like to use brushes in applying my foundation but this egg sponge just does the work better. You are meant to use this wet so soak it up and squeeze out all the water and you’re good to go. It gives you a more flawless finish plus the fact that you don’t need to worry having streak marks as with using a brush.

Nivea Soft Moisturizer – At the beginning of April I was having problems with my skin. It was breaking out and giving me all these dry patches. I tried the Cetaphil cream lotion and normally it should’ve done the trick but because of the weather it makes it harder for me to use during daytime so I went on a hunt for a thick moisturizer but one that will not make me oily or sticky throughout the day. I stumbled upon this moisturizer whilst doing grocery. It was on sale and I figured heck let’s give it a try and now I’m obsessed! I absolutely swear by this moisturizer. I was a bit skeptical on the Soft part but it really does make you face feel baby butt soft. Try and see for yourself.

Royale Beauty Kojic Soap – I was actually given this soap to try. I know it looks cheeky for me to put this on my favorites but it has honestly saved my life! As said I was experiencing some breakouts and dry patches but after using this for almost a month now, all of my bumps and breakouts are gone. It also helps with my blackheads and redness around my chin and nose. I’m extremely going to stand by this soap 100%. It says it helps make your skin fairer but honestly I don’t mind that part as long as my face is smooth and clear. Hopefully we’d be able to put this up in our shop so all my ladies can try this wonder product.

That’s all for my April Favorites. I’m sure to have a Book-It! Post for next month. I’m currently reading (almost done) with 2 books so yay!

Till next time,

jCel ♥