Face Base Collection

So it's almost the end of the year and I think I've done almost every major round up so far except for Foundation/CC Cream/BB cream and such and such. Well it's safe to assume that this collection won't be updating any time soon since I'm pretty satisfied and this will last quite long i.e. a couple of years

Etude House Double Lasting Foundation in Tan Review

Etude House has had several attempts at improving their base products from innovative primers to reinventing their BB creams, I've paid attention a few times in the past and some I've liked and some not as much but by golly I think they've finally hit the nail on this one. So listen up High coverage loving, oily-skinned people. Etude House has finally made a base that has got you covered.

Price: P1078

Happy Skin Face the World Air Serum Foundation

It's my second foundation purchase in two years. I rarely buy foundations now since I have quite a few in rotation but thanks to product expiration dates I can do a bit of foundation shopping. Both my long time reliable favorites, the Estee Lauder Double Wear and Makeup Forever HD Foundation (Old version) are now nearly going past their use by date and are now less than half empty. I'm currently patting myself on the back for these accomplishments. So as it is I was in the market for new formulas, consistencies and this was Happy Skin's release for my curiosity.  

Price: P1299

Charlotte Tilbury Magic Foundation Review

This is actually my first foundation purchase in nearly two years. Yes, you read that right. I’ve been on a foundation purchasing ban for two years on a vow to make a dent on my existing foundations and base products, to which I am proudly half-ways of my high end foundations. So as a pat on my back, I decided to go for a more luxury selection this time around, so Charlotte Tilbury it was. 

This foundation has been pretty much catching and breaking hearts all around the blogosphere and YouTube. Disappointment? Fulfillment? Read on to find out.

In2it Oil Control & Oil Free 2-way Foundation

I really do intense research on the products I want to buy, unless I'm caught by the occasional impulse. But everyone should keep in mind that Betty's cure is Martha's poison. Not everything is guaranteed to work for you as it worked for others. Luckily this worked out. Well, I might add.

Price: P499 for refill

Description: Go for that glowing finish with this Oil Control & Oil Free 2-way Foundation Refill from IN2IT.

• Contains silica and Vitamin E 
• Contains 85% natural ingredients 
• SPF 25 
• Ultra soft two-way foundation 
• No fragrance 

Availability: Watson's Department Store or Any local beauty department

Content: 11g

I love hitting pan on products and when my trusty Estee Lauder Double wear Powder foundation hit nearly full pan and smashed in to a thousand pieces I knew I was on the hunt for a solid oil control powder foundation. And after thorough research on one of my favorite blogs Project Vanity, she revealed one of her most favorite oil control powders was this. This In2it powder which can easily be found in the Watson's beauty department.

Reading from Liz's, from Project Vanity, she can't use this powder everyday since she'd break out and being the vigilant beauty shopper that I was, I only bought the refill, which is quite affordable on it's own. As I stopped bringing compact powders with me some time ago.

I got the second to the lightest shade in the mostly yellow based shade range. OCR 02 Warm beige is excellent for NC 20-25 girls out there. But I have to say, this powder is excellent for its' price! Not only is it so smooth and finely milled, it truly controls oil, I wore it with no primer underneath and it kept oil at bay for a good 7 hours! It has no irritating scents as well! Great news for sensitive noses out there. The coverage is medium but remember, that's nothing a little concealer can's fix.

I am very happy with this powder at the moment and I'd recommend it to anybody (with caution to their skin, if sensitive) who needs a good and reliable oil control powder foundation. With the quality it presents and at this price range, it is a steal, because it surely bested pricier powder foundations. 

Used here with concealer only under my eyes 

Makeup Forever HD Foundation Review

Hear ye hear ye! Here is another product of my impulse buying! Well it was a bargain in my defense. Got it from @beautybazaarph on instagram, who incidentally had in in one bottle in my exact shade and was considerably priced less than other stores.

Price: P1500

Availabilty: Online stores

Description:

The MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Complexion products use innovative formulas to create a new generation of makeup which is both invisible on HD cameras and to the naked eye. HD Foundation combines flawless coverage and an extremely natural finish.

The Sericite contained in HD Foundation heightens the diffusion of light and intensifies the glow of the skin. Enriched with moisturizing agent, HD Foundation moisturizes and prepares the skin for makeup. Its usually smooth and elastic texture makes it easy to apply and a pleasure to wear. Skin texture is refined to give a very natural complexion.

HD Foundation is an oil-free medium-to-full coverage liquid foundation which covers skin imperfections, while remaining invisible on-screen and in real life. It is available in a wide range of shades to suit all skin tones.

Bare face

Not blended

Blended with fingers

After a full face of makeup

I have my shade in 120 Soft sand. To be honest this was never in my foundation wishlist, but I was intrigued with the term HD. I have seen it in action on people with severe acne scarring and was curious for a while but I read that it wasn't matte, but here I am now with a bottle of it. It has a smooth, really blendable consistency, it literally melds into skin. It looks so natural but provides coverage almost as well as ELDW. And I wear this if I wanna be photographed at night, ELDW doesn't hold up well under flash.

It is good in covering flaws. One gripe, it is very almost too moisturizing that it is very difficult to keep it matte. And I get oily under it pretty fast. So I would not pick this as a daily wear foundation. Good for special occasions though, like prom or graduation. But beware oily girls, you have been warned.

Recommend? Yes to girls who want a photo friendly choice for base makeup. Blot up for oily girls. And as much as coverage goes, you're still gonna need a concealer if it's that severe. I used some for the photos above. Some have said that this is comparable to Revlon Photoready foundation so you're welcome to try it if you're not willing to spend a pretty penny for the MUFE one.