Makeup is a way to enhance your beauty. Not a way to make you look like it.
When school ended last year, I was so pumped because I no more longer need to hear my father talking to me about how I dress up and make up older than I am. You see, my father has always been the kind of dads that dislike makeup and heels. Me, on the other hand loves makeup and heels. In fact, I own a couple pairs of heels that is at height of 4 inches. And yes, I use them frequently. So. you can imagine the constant arguments I have with my father regarding my appearances. So when school ends, I felt this surge of happiness because 1) I get to put on makeup everyday and no one can question me why 2) I get to wear heels and dress up so highly, though its just for Main Place.
So recently, I went to stay for a couple of days at my aunt's place. My cousin is a makeup artist. And I love makeups. So, the rest is history and now I have a big bag full of makeups. Yeay to family members with similar passion *dancing emoji*
So today I want to talk about products that I put on my face, most of the time when I want to go out or just feeling myself, really.
Those are my holy grail items. Actually, there are a lot more, but I tend to reach for those more frequent and they work like a charm. Let's talk more about them.
On lazy days, the Garnier BB Cream works like a charm. It doesn't dry your skin and although they have very limited color range, the shade suits me, miraculously might I add. It is also a winner for me because they are quite cheap and easily found! I wouldn't know the actual price as it is a gift but I am sure that it wouldn't exceed RM30.00. Hooray for reasonably priced products!
For occasions or when I need my makeup to stay longer, I would use my True Match. If there is one thing I want to warn everyone about this foundation line is that, take your time finding your shade!!!!!!! Watsons/Guardian/Caring/etc lighting is a pain in the ass and just when you think you got your perfect shade, make sure to confirm it again and again. I learnt that the hard way as the shade that I got is a shade lighter than my skin and I cannot build the coverage without ending up looking like a snow white. Always be sure of your shade. Always.. Other than that, it works well for day time and night time, minus the flash photography. This foundation has a built-in SPF 17. It may cast a white shadow if you take photos with flash on. But hey, for a daily use, it is perfect and doesn't burn that much of a hole in your pocket (RRP: RM56.00 +/-)
The Vitamin E mist is a great alternative to NYX Setting Spray for Dewy. Except it has Vitamin E and rose water, with addition of RM9.00 of NYX's. It is good when you use it alone, too. Talk about skincare-makeup versatility.
The Pore Filler is actually the same as Maybelline's Baby Skin Pore Eraser, except NYX's has a little bit of tint in it. Other than that, both makes you makeup stay longer.
When I first got this palette, I was screaming with joy for 2 minutes straight. Internally. The color pay off is superb, albeit the powdery of it. It is pigmented and at a great price! RM39.90 at Watsons only. The brush that came with it is also a winner. I usually reach for the bronze/gold shades for a wash on the lids and the taupe-y color for blending everything on the crease. The color Nectar works well as highlighter too! Again, versatility of a palette.
Lemme tell you one thing, Benefit rocks. It just do, The mascara is a beauty and a magic potion to us, Asian girls with sparse and downward lashes. The illuminator gives you the perfect glow when you don't feel like packing on a ton of shimmer on your cheekbones. I heart these two products very much.
And last but not least, lipsticks! On normal days, I would reach for my Revlon's Rose Creme (second from right) and MAC's Kinda Sexy (first on the right). These two when combined is a magic and a dream come true. I just love the color combo which is pinkish brown with a hint of nude. The other three are just for events and occasions. They tend to be more bold and needs more drama to the eyes to balance out the color. Other than that, these 5 are my babes and I really need to get a new one for my MAC. It is so worn out, oh god.
I think with all that is said, you should spend money on things that makes you happy. If you like makeup like I do, start slowly with you collection buildup and always take care of your skin because really, if your skin is breaking out, not a single makeup product that cost $100 can cover it. Makeup simply a way to enhance your beauty, not a tool to make you pretty.
Love your skin and self just like how you want to love your mom. Really.
Love, Fatin.
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