its sounds a bit lame but i’m finally getting my makeup basics soon..
started this cosmetic craze last yr end? when i got so into M.A.C.. haha.. most of their pdts rockx! esp the brushes 
super soft *touch touch*
spent the last few months collecting mainly eyeshadows and lipglosses.. and now i wanna get some foundation.. i used to tink dat foundation makes ur complexion look cakey.. giving the ‘heavy makeup’ look-sick rit? i’m jus 19 turning 20.. i wanna hav dat youthful glow.. not the ’slap on tonnes of makeup’ kinda look
another thing is dat i dun hav a porcelein complexion.. so i cannot skip the foundation step! gd eye makeup is useless when ur skin is not even (perceived to be) baby smooth!
i mentioned last time about the Chanel White Essentiel collection.. the compact foundation looks gd.. here’s the description
‘This foundation smoothes away imperfections and reveal all the charm of a translucent complexion.Formulated with the ESSENTIAL LIGHT DIFFUSING COMPLEX, the LIGHT REFLECTING WHITENING COMPACT FOUNDATION SPF25/PA+++, ideally unifies and illuminates the complexion. The light reflecting iridescent pigments reveal radiance and optically smooth the complexion, and silica microspheres diffuse light to hide colour irregularities.The compact texture offers a luminous, semi-matte, and powdery finish that adorns the complexion and stays perfectly even for hours.
A refined white case with panoramic mirror and soft sponge.’
from other sources.. this powder is a 1-way cake (ok its not 2-way* but it suits me fine since i dun wan a heavy coverage.. wit a good base it should last long enough yea?) and it contains Vit C derivative, sun filters and sebum regulating powder. it cost S$75 and the refill should b ard S$50? another gd one is the Chanel Extreme UV protection control powder foundation SPF 25.. its priced at S$81?? so refill is S$56.. the description sounds gd for a 2-way cake!
‘Refillable Extreme Long Lasting Powder Foundation. Specially created for Asian skin, TEINT CONTRÔLE EXTRÊME mattifies, brightens and evens out the texture of the skin.Its compact, velvety formula is ultra-light. Its fragrance-free texture is absolutely natural-looking.The skin breathes and the complexion glows. Irregularities and small imperfections seem to disappear.
Thanks to the synergic action of mineral and organic filters, the skin is also protected from UVA and UVB rays (SPF 25 / PA +++). Apply with a dry sponge for natural makeup or a slightly damp sponge for more coverage.’
I was also lookin at the Lancome Maquicake UV Perfect Forever.. it was recommended in last yr’s HER WORLD beauty awards and also in the Nov 07 Harper’s Bazaar Beauty Awards issue.. it costs S$83 and the refill is S$61*heartpain*..the description of it says..
‘The advanced 4 SHINE-CATCHERS TECHNOLOGY™ pushes the limits of lastingness to the extreme!MATTE LOOK FOREVER: the 4 shine-catchers™ have the amazing power to catch and absorb 4 times more sweat and sebum than a regular powder.TRANSLUCENT COLOR FOREVER: optical pigments reflect the light like the skin does to even out your complexion with a natural radiant color that stays all day.VISIBLE RESULTS PROVEN ON ASIAN SKINS: Shine-free and translucent, your wonderful complexion seems to last forever. 12-hour matte finish*.Shades and texture designed specifically for Asian skins. Non-comedogenic. Dermatologist-tested.’
so which to get? i think i’l get one of the Chanel ones? since they r cheaper.. haha! i think i’l jus pick dat one dat offers a right shade for me *anti-yellow based* i’m also getting a new base.. currently using the M.A.C Luminous strobeundercover.. it makes my pressed powder last longer, gives a luminous glow but its not gd in controlling my facial oil.. dat’s y i’m thinking of getting the Shiseido White Lucent base? its a relatively new pdt? it contains Vit C.. sebum controlling powder.. and mattifies too.. there r 3 shades to choose from so its a gd choice if u wan a tinted base.. the price of it is S$60 *heartpain again*.. sighx.. gd makeup is always ex huh? the reason y i dun use drugstore make up is cos..
1) i hate doing touch ups.. drugstore cosmetics dun last long, >3 hrs or so.. i’m not the type who wil suddenly wipe out her powder n started patting my face.. NO NO NO.. at most i’l jus do some quick checks wit my mirror *i erm.. wan.. to.. get.. the.. Chanel mirror.. lolx.. cos its so elegant looking* 
2) quality to me matters.. esp when this has something to do wit ur face.. this is so true if u use eyeshadow (i dun put frequently.. i wish to.. but dun hav so much time in the morning!).. drugstore eyeshadows either ain’t v pigmented or smudges easily.. BOO.. n also.. their compact foundations r always so erm.. rough? not fine & silky?
with all these said.. i’l jus add on wad i lookout when buying foundation/base/sunscreen..
1) SPF.. no SPF.. i won’t buy it.. even if its really excellent
2) lightweight.. applies to sunscreen & base.. i dun lik creamy thick fluids.. feels heavy!
3) long lasting.. i’ve explained dat already
4) oil absorbing.. it need not b oil-free.. FYI not all oils r bad if u’ve oily/combi skin.. e.g. tea tree oil
*2-way cake foundation: it provides medium to full coverage and it is usually more suitable for peeps wit combi & oily skin. can b applied dry or wet with a sponge. however.. do not use it to do touch ups as it wil make ur face look cakey.. use pressed powder instead!
can’t wait to get the powder! [mood:
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for mr ben aka chicken aka old man ben for being so everlastingly loyal. the gurl (i noe u read my blog also!).. lucky u! 
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