YSL Matt Touch Compact Foundation SPF20 PA++

Matt Touch Compact Foundation is one of the top 10 powder foundations in 2009 according to the Reader’s Best Cosme Award 2009 in the February issue of Biteki magazine.

1. Exage Primal Chiffon SPF15 PA++
2. Maquillage Moisture Finish Powdery UV Foundation SPF20 PA++
3. Esprique Precious Dramatical Stay Pact UV EX SPF25 PA++
4. Helena Rubinstein Color Clone x3 Compact SPF24 PA++
5. Coffret D’or Beauty Essence Pact SPF23 PA++
6. Sonia Rykiel Water Gel Foundation SPF25 PA++
7. YSL Matt Touch Compact Foundation SPF20 PA++
8. SK-II Signature Cream-In Foundation SPF20 PA++
9. Chanel Mat Lumiere Extreme SPF20 PA+++

The only foundation that isn’t released in 2009 is the Beauty Essence Pact by Coffret D’or.

US$ 57 for 9 g

It has a rating of 4.5 ★ on cosme.net (in case you’re curious since I always mention cosme.net when I review something haha).

Description: Experience new sensations with Matt Touch Compact Foundation! This extremely fine powdered compact foundation offers your complexion a sublimely radiant, matt and even finish throughout the day.

Matt Touch Compact Foundation's ultra soft and comfortable texture caresses the skin with the infinite softness of a powdery veil, leaving it naturally smooth and even.

Your complexion radiates with a flawless and long-lasting matteness thanks to the synergetic action of active ingredients with oil-regulating power and anti-shine powders. The texture of the skin is refined; it remains even and fresh for hours. (Source: yslbeautyus.com/)

Even though it’s a tad pink, N° 2 Blond suits my complexion quite well when I use a mauve primer underneath it.

The texture is super smooth and soft. It wears well and I look really natural and glowy in a radiant way after 12 hours. There’s a slight oily sheen on my nose and forehead after 4 hours but that’s alright since I can easily blot it. In addition, I love how it doesn’t cake around my marionette lines and it also conceals the pores on my cheeks.

I’d definitely recommend this foundation to someone who already has a somewhat flawless complexion mainly because it has a sheer but slightly buildable coverage which is insufficient for people who need heavy duty cover (like me). One weird thing about this foundation is it settles into the pores on my nose *urghh*

I used this foundation in one of my previous FOTDs. I’ve reposted it here ;D

Hope this review helps ^^ Now, please raise your hand up if you're intrigued by Exage's foundation ;D

A Boost Of Hydration

This week for me has been nothing but hot, hot and hot. I hate this weather, it makes me hide at home with my air conditioning at full blast XD

I also drink more fluids at this time which is good as it helps to keep my skin in a good condition (well, better than usual lol).

I always thought that I have combination oily skin, but actually I’m suffering from acute dehydration, where my face is producing more sebum than usual to compensate from the dryness. Plus using all those whitening and oil controlling products don’t help either ;D

This entry is dedicated to the hydrating products that I’m planning on trying!

1. Ignis Plump Shot

(Source: ignis.jp/)
¥ 10500 for 40 ml

This prettily packaged rich serum is formulated with hydrolyzed yeast extract to preserve your skin’s moisture content.

2. Mandom Barrier Repair Repair Concentrate Serum

(Source: mandom-beauty.com/)
¥ 1260 for 60 ml

Hyaluronic acid is one of the numerous moisturizing ingredients in this super affordable serum to keep your skin well hydrated.

3. Dr. Ci: Labo Aqua-Collagen-Gel Super Moisture

(Source: cilabousa.com/)
¥ 3990 / US$ 40 for 50 g

This super popular medicated gel has a combination of collagen with 19 kinds of amino acids along with other ingredients to retain moisture and provide firmness.

4. Minon Amino Moist Moist Charge Lotion

(Source: daiichisankyo-hc.co.jp/)
¥ 1995 for 150 ml

The reviewers on cosme.net can’t stop raving about this lotion which contains 9 essential amino acids for a moisture filled luxury.

5. Exage Moisture Milk II

(Source: albion.co.jp/)
¥ 5250 for 200 g

A rich velvety texture to balance the moisture content in your skin while keeping it supple. This light moisturiser for normal skin has been a Japanese consumer favourite ever since its August release.

6. Cellnique Paramedical Intensive Hydrating Complex

(Source: cellnique.com/)
US$ 67 for 30 ml

Hyaluronic acid and amino acids seem to be a prevalent theme in hydrating products, yes? Haha XD This lightweight serum also has those two key ingredients to deliver a supple and smooth skin.

Have you heard of these products? Which toner/serum/moisturizer are you using to hydrate your skin?

Speaking of Cellnique Paramedical, this February its sister brand, b.liv by Cellnique is giving US$ 300 cash to a lucky blogger!

All you have to do is to blog about Happy SAD (happy being single and available) and to drop your blog’s url at their fan page wall. As simple as that! :D

Pssst, their microsite has two Happy SAD promotional packs which consists of off with those heads and got me covered for US$ 76.90 (original price US$ 81) and off with those heads, shrink and tighten and submerge me for US$ 139 (original price US$ 147).

Go join already and good luck everyone! ^^

Lunasol Party Coffret 2009

Thursday again! One more day to the weekend, hang in there everyone =D My much anticipated purchase of the year has finally reached my house (some time last month but I only just got to posting it ;D) I know it’s only February but I don’t think other purchases can top this one. Hmmm unless I manage to get my paws on some Sonia Rykiel haha ^^

(Source: lunasol-net.com/)

My first ever Japanese coffret is White Lighting from Lunasol!

Lighting For Eyes EX05

I love the silvery dusty pink combination! EX05 has a silver glitter Lighting Powder shade which is a characteristic of the Lighting For Eyes range. Sparkliness aside, this palette gives a beautiful mature finish instead of a cute one =D

Geminate Liner EX03

This clear glittery liner will definitely make my eyes sparkle like a jewel haha!

Full Glamour Gloss N EX11

A delicate shimmery translucent lip gloss for plump and glossy lips~

Shining Powder N EX03

A shimmery white loose powder. I’m quite thankful that I decided to forgo Majolica Majorca’s All Night pressed powder. Two shimmery white powders are too much!

Party Pouch

This coffret has a super pretty white theme! Very unique if compared to their previous coffrets. Fyi, this is last year’s Soft Silver Lighting visual~

(Source: lunasol-net.com/)

The best part? I bought this coffret for way lesser than retail puahaha~