PRODUCT SWATCHES: MAC CREAM COLOUR BASE IN HUSH (Frost)

By reader's request, I did a swatch of my MAC Cream Colour Base. Though I already have mentioned from my previous review that this product barely shows up on my skin, I still did try to take photos for you to see.

 

I picked a thick amount of the product.

I applied it directly to my cheek's temple and a little bit down to my cheek's apple.

 

 See that? The peachy color barely shows up but the sheen is obviously visible.

 

I applied my blush-on. I used my large powder brush to pick the blush and applied it onto cheeks with patting motion only; not brush strokes.

 

The blush on will stick to the colour base creating a natural glowing cheeks. I hope the photo justifies it. 

Okay, that's it for the swatch. 

Much Love,

Jenniya

PRODUCT REVIEW: MAC COLOUR CREAM BASE IN HUSH (FROST)

I barely used my MAC Cream Colour Base. When my client gave this to me as "pasalubong"  two years ago, I can remember only a few time that I've used it. Well, I have one reason - I'm afraid it will just add shine to my oily face. So, this has been sitting in my drawer and just waited for me to reach for it sometimes lol!

Product Description:

 Versatile and multi-purpose, Cream Colour Base can be applied directly to bare skin, or layered over foundation, moisturizer, or powder. Apply with a brush, sponge or fingers. Colour effect range from a light veil to highly dramatic, depending on method of application.

 

 

 MAC Cream Colour Base in HUSH Frost

What I like:

o I get this for free lol!

o It gives an instant glow when applied.

o Great as base for a longer-lasting blush on.

o Great as highlighter.

o Great staying power.

o Just a thin finger swipe and you get an instant product pay-off.

What I don't like:

o The frost made me look oilier in the area where I applied it.

Verdict:

I have oily skin in the T-zone area only. I have tried applying this just above my cheekbones. The peachy color barely show up on my skin because I am morena but you'll see the glow because of its sheen. I have tried it applying in my nose bridge for highlighting and it does a great job because the frost creates a lovely sheen thus creates an illusion of slimmer nose.

  

With this look, I applied the product onto my nose bridge. 

Overall, this product is great but it is not an everyday must-have for me. I would recommend this to those who are not oily or rather those who have dry skin and those who wanted an instant dewy glow effect everyday.


By the way, this product can also be applied onto:

Eyes - but I never attempted to try because I know it will just crease on me.

Lips - can be applied in the cupid's bow and in the middle of your lips for a pout effect.

Smile always and stay tuned.

Jenniya

The ETUDE HOUSE Magic BB Cream

Finally, I bought a Magic BB Cream. After reading a lot of reviews, I've decided to give it a try.

Etude House BB Magic Cream in Refreshing.

I bought this BB cream from Etude House. The Etude House store is located at the SM Megamall Building A, Upper Ground Floor near the Toy Kingdom. For the price of Php598.00, hey, for me it's worth it! This is the cheapest BB cream I know compared to some BB creams that will cost you of up to Php1, 200.00. Well, maybe you'll ask what are the uses and functions of this cream but I won't go answering for it 'coz I think it’s better to just share to you my personal experience in using this BB cream instead.

Note that my type of skin is oily and I have a medium fair complexion before but now, I get a lot of tan as we hit the beach 2 weeks ago. Okay, so here it is:

The Etude BB cream comes in a tube pump. Just one pump and it releases the amount enough to apply for the face and neck. I dot it in my face (forehead, nose, under eyes area, cheeks & chin) and neck. Then, I used my finger in blending it onto my skin. After I applied it evenly, my face is too whitish. Yes, I know that it will turn it that way because based on the reviews; it will take minutes before it will adjust accordingly depending onto your skin colour. But hey, look how it sets on my skin, some of my pimple scars and blemishes were all covered. It really does a nice coverage! Haha... Really a"goodbye-trouble" magic cream, huh?!?

(Photo taken after 2.5 hours, no retouch yet.)

After the BB cream adjusted on my skin colour, I set it with my favourite setting powder - Natural Rice Oil-Absorbing Rice Powder in Natural RP06. After 2.5 hours, it does a dewy-finish look which I really like hehe. For me, its looks sexy especially in photos. It doesn't have greasy feel either. It's light-weight, too.

And oh, what I like also about using this is I can skip putting on my moisturizer and foundation so it really save me time in preparing myself especially when I'm on a hurry for appointment. This cream serves as my moisturizer and my foundation in one, so its like 2-in-1. Hehe..

I love this BB cream.

 XX,

Jenniya