Le Beauty Diaries: Etude House CC Cream in Silky

Etude House CC Cream in Silky

01 Silky

My first CC Cream was actually Rachel K CC Cream which I got from Singapore last 2011 and I just adored it so much that I tried to use it sparingly since I don't want to finish the tube right away. I also think it was one of the first CC Cream to ever hit the market. Now, CC Creams are on every makeup base junkie's wishlist. From Chanel to the popular Korean Makeup brands that we know, they have come up with their own versions.

Rachel K CC Cream

CC Creams or Color Control/Correct & Care/Complete Care Creams are quite different from your regular BB Creams since they tried to make it more beneficial to the skin like they put a higher Sun Protection level or etc. Also, their coverage is less heavy than the BB Creams. It is more of a primer or base that you apply before a foundation or a BB Cream. It gives your skin that dewy, healthy glow or silky and matte finish depending on what CC Cream you're using.

Etude House CC Cream in 01 Silky

It was hard deciding which brand to get but after a few minutes of deliberation with myself, I chose the Etude House CC Cream since I already am fond of Etude House products. I got my Etude House CC Cream from Kkochi Pida for Php 585. It comes in a tube form with 1.23 oz. or 35 g and it claims to be an 8 in 1 Multi-Function CC Cream:

• SPF 30/PA ++
• Anti-aging
• Stress Relief
• Hydration
• Whitening
• Tone-up
• Smooth Texture
• Luminosity    

It also says that "this multitasking, 8-in-1 formula hydrates, primes, conceals, treats, and protects skin at an easy single step for a healthier complexion, inside and outside. It glides on with a silky smooth finish."

The Etude House CC Creams comes in 2 variants, Silky and Glow. The Silky variant is for a smooth, matte finish while the Glow variant is for a dewy, luminous finish. I got the the Silky variant since my skin type is oily to combination.

Etude House CC Cream in 01 Silky Swatch

After blending

After 3-5 minutes

So the Etude House CC Cream comes off the tube white and when you blend it, it blends with a white cast but after a few minutes it will adapt to the color of the skin and gives out a healthy glow. It smells good too.

The coverage is sheer and light and its great to apply before your BB Cream or foundation. I really don't suggest it to be used alone unless you have an immaculate skin since the coverage is not buildable like the other CC Creams.

I actually really like it. I used it last Saturday for the wedding of a friend of my fiance, Jet, and just loved it. I used it along with my Fairydrops BB Cream and I totally adore the result. My makeup lasted longer. My skin wasn't oily at all despite the scorching heat. I need not retouch or powder and my skin looked healthy and radiant. 

The only con that I can give is that you should take time to blend it properly because it does come out white.

Also, a little goes a long way so don't use too much. 

On my face: Etude House CC Cream with Fairydrops BB Cream

I would love to try other CC Creams brands and compare them but so far I'm liking this. Also, I think I want a new Rachel CC Cream. Its super love! I both recommend them!

So, have you joined the CC Cream bandwagon? Share your thoughts!

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Le Beauty Diaries: Pinkies Collection Eyebrow Cake

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Besides your hairstyle, your eyebrows frame your face and that's why you should always groom your brows beautifully. I've always like doing my eyebrows. I think whenever you have good eyebrows,  your look is more put together and polished.

I'm an eyebrow pencil kinda girl since its much easier to use but I'm also getting the hang of using an eyebrow cake lately. Now, I've talked about how great Pinkies Collection brand is and how I loved their BB Cream Foundation. Well, the next thing that I love besides their BB Cream Foundation is their Eyebrow Cake which is also a good buy for only Php 169. For that affordable price, you get 2 shades already and mine was EBC-03 which is half blonde, half brunette.

Pinkies Collection Eyebrow Cake Php 169

Like I said, Pinkies Collection is a great brand so this time, I wasn't surprised that the cake is highly pigminted, the shade suits me and it stays for hours. 

Swatches

I like using the brunette shade on the center to the tip of my brows then the blonde shade in the front to center of my brows. It blends perfectly. Amazing product!

Pinkies Collection BB Cream Foundation with the Eyebrow Cake

Pinkies Collection can be found at selected SM Department Sores and Watsons. 

Have you tried Pinkies Collection yet? Share your thoughts!

Le Beauty Diaries: Pinkies Collection BB Cream Foundation

I am a fan of BB Creams. I've been using my Fairydrops BB Cream for almost 3 months now and I so looove it but being the hauler that I am, I always like to try out new things and Pinkies Collection Makeup and its cute pink packaging didn't escape my sight. 

Pinkies Collection used to be known as Pinkie Swear Cosmetics but since they have the same name of a California based makeup brand, they changed their name and logo as well. Pinkies Collection is a sister company of James Cooper Makeup targeted for a younger market. Hence, the adorable pink packaging and its cheaper price. The collection is also made in France.

The brand houses different cosmetics from cream foundation to loose mineral powder to lipsticks but their BB Cream Foundation (30ml) is the most talked about item from their collection. 

Pinkies Collection BB Cream Foundation Php 299

They only have 2 shades for their BB Cream Foundation and mine was BBCF-01 which is the lighter shade of the two. 

To be honest, I was not expecting much from this BB Cream Foundation since it was only Php 299 but boy, I was wrong. The coverage surprised me. It has a great coverage. It covered my acne spots, redness and even the scar on my forehead pretty well and it doesn't feel that heavy. The consistency is quite thicker than the usual BB Creams and the shade was not grayish or whitish at all. It was definitely a bang for the buck kinda buy and would absolutely purchase this again.

Not blended

Blended

The only thing is that they claim it to be a BB Cream when it doesn't say in the packaging that it has any skin benefits at all. Its actually more of a foundation than a BB Cream. So if you're looking for an spf or a whitening effect then this is not what you're looking for but still, I love it for the amazing coverage and shade alone.

BB Cream Foundation with blush and eyebrow makeup

 Pinkies Collection can be found at selected SM Department Stores and Watsons.

So what's your favorite BB cream? Share your thoughts!

Le Beauty Diaries: Snoe Shoo-Zit Acne Fading Gel

Snoe Shoo-Zit Acne Fading Gel Php 399

Whenever I think of Snoe Beauty, I always think of true local ingenuity.  Pure beauty. Pure goodness. Pure love. I really like the fact the Snoe Beauty is homegrown and yet it has that international charm to it. Its the kind of company that we, Pinays, should be proud of. I know I am.

So, I'm an expecting mum. Already on my 21 weeks. Hormonal acne can be a total b*tch. Well, good thing there is Snoe Shoo-Zit Acne Fading Gel to the rescue. Not only it is all-natural. Its also affordable and it works! My cystic acne is less swollen and red by the 2nd and 3rd day. Amazing! Plus the bottle is pretty huge (50ml) for the price. 

Its my first time using Snoe Beauty products and I simply love it. Packaging is really chic and cute too! 

In case you're wondering, it contains:

     Crown Wood Fern ~ a traditional herbal medicine from Korea that inhibits acne bacteria. It will stop inflammation and also acts as an anti-oxidant.

     PUREWHITE  ~ a natural whitening and brightening agent. Studies show that it is more effective than arbutin in lightening spots.

Congratulations to Snoe Beauty for making it global! It will soon be available at Urban Outfitters in the US and soon, Japan. Hurray!

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Snoe Beauty Website

So what's your favorite Snoe Beauty product? Share your thoughts!