BEAUTY美丽日记: From BB to CC

My evolution of using make-up products go like this:

1. Wearing only lip stick/lip gloss/lip balm
2. Start using eyeliner
3. Then, some eyeshadow/colored eyeliner
4. Blusher is on!
5. And mascara, you just need it
6. Concealer, for not-so-good-skin days

So, where is the face make-up a.k.a. foundation???

I guess I was too confidence with my skin condition back then, or I believe too much on creating 'natural' look with bare skin. Either way, I am (you are) wrong! No matter how flawless your skin is, you definitely need some products to tone it, brighten it and smoothen it.

And so, I started using BB cream (by Maybelline as it is very affordable). I find it very useful in providing sufficient coverage to your skin, and yet without the powdery cake feel.. It's easy to be applied too! No worries about uneven application or scary white face.

However, somehow I realised that, it may not be suitable for oily skin type. Grease starts to appear on my face within 2 hours! I paired/toped it up with translucent/loose powder, it does help a bit but I think I ought to buy a better products. Due to tight budget, I was searching for a single product that can be used as base and foundation, i.e. 2-in-1 face make-up item, which provide just enough coverage and yet be able to control oil/oil free.

Thank goodness somebody invent CC cream, which I believe performs better than BB cream with oil control feature! Currently in Malaysia, choices we have are Chanel, Rachel K and Clinique. I personally think Rachel K's CC cream worth a try as it is more affordable, and available in all Guardian store.

First time using CC cream!

It corrects/adjusts skin tone by creating a brighten look, instead of covering up with a layer of skin-colored cream. Most importantly, it is not greasy upon application and actually last up to half a day without being oily/shiny on my face

Look of the day

Honestly, I don't like this shade of blue color, mainly because I don't think it works on my dark skin. However, this dress is beyond my expectation. Perhaps of the light and soft fabric, it actually suits my skin color and body shape very well, I think! As the design is pretty plain, I pair it up with a big tear-drop earring and a chunky ring. I also think that gold/accessories goes well with this color!

Photo of the day

Ah, we have all grown up! (And you are ahead, my dearie!)