My top 10 favorite finds last August
Friday, September 7, 2012 at 11:04AM Friday! Many people think that working (mostly) from home is one big party. It's not. You still put in eight, maybe ten hours a day. I'm not going to whine about the pressure, the endless to-do lists, and scheduling woes - every job has that really. I'm trying to say that my job is like any other job, and like any other person with a job I look forward to doing absolutely nothing on weekends.
That said, time for my top 10 favorite finds last month! There are quite a few gems that I think are for keeps. :)
I'm gonna start with this one because I use it everyday. The Etude House Wonder Pore Line is a doozy. I'll swear by it up and down because it really helped my skin loose the bumps, the major blackheads, and even the pimples! I still break out occasionally (due to trying out new products) but this set helps clear the pimples faster and they leave lighter marks for some reason. I will definitely purchase the set when I run out!
Here's another cleansing product that knocked my socks off: the Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil. It takes makeup off much better than the other Shu cleansing oils, and it leaves skin nice and bright too. The downside is it will cost you a pretty, pretty penny, but if you don't mind the splurge you should definitely try it.
The VMV Hypoallergenics Skintangible SPF30 is another fantastic find. To quote myself, "it's a moisturizer, sun screen, primer, illuminator, and tinted makeup all in one." I use this everytime I go out during the day and need only light coverage. Oh I didn't break out too (which I usually do from SPF products). So yes, this is my favorite tinted moisturizer/bb cream ever.
Here's another one from VMV, the Red Better Flare-up Balm. This balm soothes insect bites, rashes, random itches, dermatitis, rosacea, any inflammation for that matter. I panic when I can't find this, it's that indispensable in my day-to-day. I do think it's quite pricey, so if you're resourceful there probably is a cheaper alternative.
The K-Palette Zero Kuma Concealer received raves from beauty bloggers left and right. Not gonna expound on it, it's all in my review. To summarize, if you have serious eyebags and nothing seems to work, do try these and be amazed. I recommend type / 1 for medium to dark skin (can also be used as a blemish concealer), but type / 2 is really nice for brightening if that's more your concern.
I love myself a good coral blush, and Majolica Majorca Puff de Cheek in Cherry Macaron fits my specifications. It's a friendly shade to morenas because it leans more on red than pink, plus it gives a nice glow too (due to the microshimmer). Nice!
Some products look like they're not something I would use, but with a little trick, they can turn into one of my fave finds! I was ready to give away my Majolica Majorca Brow and Lash Colorist in BR555 but I thought I'd experiment first. Good thing I did, because now I love topping my usual brow pencil/powder with it. My brows look lusher and more groomed because of this baby.
Tints are for girls who like just the slightest hint of color, the kind that doesn't give the game away. The Etude House Fresh Cherry Tint in Peach looks lovely on skin and doesn't cost too much. It doesn't last particularly long though so it may also be a good base for powder blush.
There are so many neat things that you think you don't need until you try them yourself. One example is the Charm Travel Pointed Foundation Brush. As you know I love using my fingers to apply concealer and liquid foundation, but this brush does it way better without the mess. Love this!
Last but not least, I really liked the Zen Zest Coral Eau de Toilette. It's only P200 but it doesn't smell and feel like it should cost only that much! It's girly and powdery, but not pre-pubescent, which I appreciate in a product geared for teenagers. And hey, did I say P200? The other week my bottle fell off my dresser (huhu) and well, broke, spilling perfume everywhere. But I didn't feel bad because I can buy this anytime. :D Win.
And that's it! What were your favorite finds last August? Share the love!
Reader Comments (21)
So many products from this list that I want to try out. :O Paycheck reserved for kikay stuff! Thanks for the recommendations!
I'll give the zen zest a try, thanks for sharing about it~
Hi Liz! Love the VMV Skintangible too! Can't wait to blog about it :D
Checked a Zen Zest counter in Megamall for this but they said its sold out already. I think Im going to check out the K Palette concealer , Majolica brow colorist and VMV tinted moisturizer. Looks promising! :)
Would love the VMV stuff for my super sensitive skin! :)
You're right about the misconception regarding working from home. I once worked from home and I put in more hours than an office worker. Heck, I worked 14 hours a day! It's no party.
A lot of good products to try! :) I'm eyeing VMV Skintangible and Majolica Majorca puff de cheek :)
I wanna try the Fresh Cherry Tint from Etude House, I think it will look good on a young person like me as well and will not make me look too mature (since darker tints make me look mature)
The next time I go to Etude House, I will definitely buy that one :D
Monthly favorites are like "Where I will spend my next month paycheck to list" :) Eyeing Skintangible and Wonder Pore already,
I really want that Skintangible from VMV. I'm sure it's worth every cent I'll spend. As always, you feature great products Ms. Liz. One question though, is the wonder pore not too strong on the skin? I want to avail the set I'm just afraid I'll have bad reactions. D:
Liked your top 10 favorite finds this August! I totally agree with the Kuma Concealer :> Also looking forward to try Shu Uemura Ultim8 Cleansing Oil and VMV Skintangible :D Is the Zen Zest Coral a good perfume, like a long-lasting one? will also try that for sure! :D great post Ms. Liz!
I really would like to try Wonder Pore and Puff de Cheek. Need to save up! Thanks for the new post :D
JUST raved about the Zero Kuma concealer! haha, it's really something else! :) Also that Shu Uemura cleansing oil looks sooo luxurious. Love the deep amber-gold colour!
Love this post! I'm looking forward to try at least five out of this list! :)
Where can i get the k-palette concealer? Wanted to try the VMV Skintangble as well.. I don't know if these two ara available here in Bacolod..
I fail at working at home. I couldn't concentrate at all! hahaha
Great top finds list! You definitely influenced me to buy VMV's Skintangible and Majolica Majorca's Puff de Cheek haha I don't know if VMV's restocked already, but last week I barely managed to get the last bottle from Powerplant! BHS was all out already haha I've been wanting to get MM's Brow and Lash Colorist but it's also sold out everywhere I tried. If my current toner runs out, I'd like to try getting the one from Etude House's Wonder Pore :)
The wonder pore set is still on my wishlist! :)
I've been seeing a lot of glowing reviews on the VMV Skintangible, and now I want to buy it! Thinking of getting the K-Palette concealer too, I've been looking for an HG undereye concealer. Love these monthly posts! :)
I hope you don't mind me asking. Have you ever tried products from The Face Shop or Nature Republic?
Wow your august products are those that I the ones I want! I've tried the Shu's new cleansing oil and it's the best. I've been wanting to buy the etude's wonder pore, kuma concealer and lash and brow colorist. I want to ask if the Etude's wonder pore minimizes your pores? That's my real concern why I want to try it.
I've tried the Wonder Pore line which was recommended to me by my friend who is also a dermatologist.
An extra tip she told me: After washing your face, before you put anything onto your face (wonderpore, primer,moisturiser etc.) Rub an ice cube around your face in circular motions. She said that by doing that it closes your pores and wont make u oil up as much around the T-zone area during the day. I started doing that and it did help.