Review: Collection Cosmetics Primed and Ready Make-up Primer

Why is there a need to apply make-up primer?

For me, I use makeup primer to fill up any uneven spot so that I can continue with my foundation on a smooth surface. Primer also provide a film to separate your skin and the make-up. In other words, you skin has no direct contact with your make-up.

It is also very useful on areas which tend to be oily (T-zone for me) and make-up will adhere and last longer.

Yup! I'll be doing a review on Collection Cosmetic's Make-up Primer in this post!

Collection Cosmetics Primed and Ready Make-up Primer

"The silky formula provides a light coverage for a flawless complexion and a noticeably natural finish. A soothing make-up base, it minimizes pore problems, smooths uneven skin and hides unsightly blemishes for the perfect base."

Beauty Tip:

1. Cleanse you face, follow by toner, moisturizer and then sunscreen.
2. Squeeze primer onto back of hand and spread around your face, concentrating more on troubled area.
3. Remember, LESS IS MORE. A thin layer is enough to last you a whole day!
4. Because of it adhering power, do not forget to wash your face clean! (I use oil cleanser to remove my make-up)

My clean face. My new camera is doing me proud hahaha.

Collection Cosmetics' primer can easily be the dupe of Smashbox's. I bought one -- very similar to smashbox'x primer at Sasa (it still cost a bomb tho -_-).

It has a silicone finish -- oily, non-sticky yet smooth. LOL I really don't know how to describe this but you really have got to try it to believe it. I would not compare this with Benefit's Porefessional as B's has a tint and does not have the oily finish.

So I took some photos of the Before and After (I'm trying really hard to get a steady shot).

Pores are blurred out and after applying it onto my whole face, it left my skin realllly smooth. I don't really mind the oily feel on my fingers because I know it is already doing it's job by creating a film between my skin and my make-up -- and also, my make-up stayed the whole day. 

P.S. I was out from 12pm to 9pm, no touch-ups were required and my T-zone was noticeably less oily compared to when I'm not using a primer!

Collection Cosmetics' primer is only going at $16.90/18ml, almost half the price of my current one and of course, Smashbox's. Why spend much more on the same product that will give you the same results!? I'm definitely going to get CC's primer when I run out of mine!

Collection Cosmetics is available in selected Watsons stores, BHG, the newly renovated BHG Bugis and Collection pop-up store in Cineleisure, Level 2.

Now you've heard such a awesome deal, do 'LIKE' Collection Sg Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CollectionSG for more information!

I got to ease your eyes after my clean face yes? There you go~

Have a great week ahead! xx

Review: BeautyBiotics Dream Cream Series

I've been sent 3 of the BeautyBiotics Dream Cream Series by The Sample Store and OMG I'm in love.

Firstly, it's the UV-White Nano Powder.

It consists of Nano Collagen + Hyaluronic Acid + Alpha Arbutin formula: regenerate, brightens and hydrate the skin. It also has a High sun protection: SPF 50/PA+++.

RTP: $49

Next, BB/CC Cream.

12-In-1 BB + CC Cream Formula:
1. Hydration
2. Whitening
3. Pore Refinement
4. Cell Renewal
5. Collagen Regeneration
6. Sebum Control
7. Anti-Acne
8. Anti-Wrinkle, Anti-Aging
9. Anti-Itch
10 .Anti-Inflammation
11. UV Protection
12. Skin Repair

SPF 40 / PA +++

For Sensitive And All Skin Types

REGENERATION + WHITENING

An advanced BB/CC cream formula that combines 12 skin efects in one application including anti-wrinkle, collagen regeneration, whitening, hydration, colour correction and blemish covering. The dermatologically tested formula with broad spectrum UV protection (SPF 40, PA+++) helps enhance skin elasticity and even skin tone whilst providing perfect coverage. 

What more can one ask for?! BB/CC cream which has 12-in-1 benefit?? Shut up and take my money already!

There are 3 tones available and the one I gotten is in Fair! (pic below)

RTP: $39

Last but not leastttttt, BB+ Nano Luminescence Mineral Pearl Powder

It has a SPF40/PA +++ and it's selling point is on it's ability to minimize appearance of wrinkles and spots through its light-diffusing pearl crystals. Also though it's a powder, it has all the
benefits of a cream such as hydration.

Look at how fine the powder is!!

RTP: $45

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Now time for the swatch! Please pardon me for the lousy pictures and edits because I'm really new at this heh.

I applied UV White Nano Mineral Powder first. It was very easy to apply as the puff is already attached to the bottle, all I had to do was to just puff it gently onto my face then smoothed it out with my hands. It has a very high SPF and serves as a sunscreen. This is something I've never come across before. Sunscreen in powder form?! That's really tempting for me, because I never liked liquid sunscreen. Makes my skin feels so clogged!

I will definitely recommend this because it is easy to apply, and so convenient to bring out! And you won't get your hands/fingers dirty by having to apply the normal liquid sunscreen!!

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Next up, BB/CC Cream.

I've always been searching for good BB and CC cream and has settled for etude house's but the only concern I had was that my skin will start to become oily around mid-day, and I'm the kind of girl who doesn't like to touch up her make up. So by the end of the day, the amount of oil on my face is gross :<

I would say, I'm very impressed with the coverage. Redness on my face was almost all covered and leaving me a fair tone. The visibility of pores were also GREATLY reduced. I've issues on visible pores and this solves it. It's almost too good to be true!

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After BB/CC Cream , you'll definitely need to set it with loose powder, so I applied BB+ Nano Luminescence Mineral Pearl Powder next!

Just look at that! My face instantly brightened and what I love most about the pearl powder is... IT'S SHIMMERY hehehe. These glitters does wonders to your face I tell you! I used to hate glitters because they get onto my clothes, my phone, actually everything but I'm starting to appreciate it more now!

Now now, you'll be wondering where to get these babies yes? BeautyBiotics is exclusive to all Watsons Singapore! Time go go shopping and do not forget to bring your Watsons card to accumulate points!!

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Now with some contouring and contact lens, out I go! Make up has become so simple with the help of BeautyBiotics! 

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