[BEAUTY REVIEW] Klairs Illuminating Supple Blemish Cream SPF40 PA++ ft. Natta Cosme

BB creams are in vogue these days. Yes today I want to talk about BB creams - they are everywhere these days, but finding a great one is not an easy task. BB cream (short for blemish balm or blemish base) is a must-have in every beauty lover's makeup bag. It combines the benefits of skin care and makeup in one simple step by acting as a moisturiser, primer, concealer and a light foundation to provide an even, natural-looking complexion. Most BB formulas also provide anti-aging properties and sun protection. So what's not to love? :D I always love to try out various different brands of BB cream, thank you Natta Cosme once again for sending me Klairs Illuminating Supple Blemish Cream SPF40 PA++ for review purposes. You can read about my previous review on Klairs product HERE.

Klairs Illuminating Supple Blemish Cream promises whitening, anti-wrinkle care and protects skin from sunlight. Compared to the older version, this BB cream is upgraded by adding hyaluronic acid which enables deep moisturizing effect and sebum control powder which maintains makeup all day. With SPF40 PA++, it gives complete coverage of all spectrum of UV rays. No wonder it is one of the best sellers of Klairs!

Its unique smart color system is suitable for any skin tone and type, even sensitive and acne-prone! Capturing your natural skin tone color, Klairs BB Cream pulls out the natural beauty of individual skin tone.

Another thing I like about this brand is the fact that it is alcohol and paraben free and it does not contain artificial colors, allowing us to enjoy low irritants with safe ingredients. Also against animal testing!

Packaging wise, it is very handy, sleek and chicly designed. 40ml may be too big for some girls, but I think the size is just nice. I love the black on almost-beige colour theme and all the details you need to know about the product is on the tube and the box. Some are in Korean words though since it is manufactured in Korea, but it is not a very big problem after all. The narrowly-pointed opening allows you to control the amount you want and easily clean it up after.

Upon swatching on my hand, the cream looks a shade lighter than my natural skin tone, but once blended out and left to settle for a couple of minutes, it matches my skin tone quite well. It has a light scent when applied, which I really love. Not visible under the camera but I like how it seems to brighten my skin

Gentle reminder from Natta Cosme: if you have oily skin just like I do, it is recommended to apply BB cream with a sponge! By using a gentle patting pressure near your eyes, you prevent the fine lines that may show up when the dragging, stroke motion strain the skin around your eye, which especially sensitive. It is easier to achieve that flawless finish by using a sponge, too! Here we have Cerro Queen Natural Emulsion Powder Puff :)

How to use?

Get your vintage-bow hair claw ready! Apply an adequate amount of BB cream onto the sponge. Blend out from the under eye area to the lateral part of the cheek. Dab gently around the applied area to blend in well to the skin. Continue with the rest of your beauty routine like normal.

In my opinion, Klairs Illuminating Supple Blemish Cream gives off natural-looking vibe, it doesn't cake nor feels heavy on my skin, which is the last thing we want on a hot and humid day. Throughout the day the coverage wears very well, and I was really impressed that it looks just as good at the end of the day as it did at the beginning! The coverage is so light you can barely feel it. But like any other BB cream it's light coverage, so don't expect major transformation. But when I apply under foundation I can see a real transformation - it gives my make up a flawless look. I find it more suitable for people with drier skin type as it is rather moisturizing.

You can get the product from Natta Cosme HERE at the price of RM71.20. In conjunction with Mother's Day, if you purchase above RM100, you can even get RM6 discount! Here's to all the mothers who are brave and selfless, who protect and love us unconditionally, who are always there for us. Happy Mother's Day in advance! :)

Do you use BB cream? Which is your favourite?

Let me know by commenting below this post! :)

You look so wonderful just the way you are.
Be natural, Klairs.

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[BEAUTY REVIEW] NATTA COSME Miss Hana Gel Eyeliner (Stardust)

''In her dreams, her fairy godmother

sprinkled her with stardust

She then leaves a trail of glitters

which is never forgotten''

Make up makes women look outstanding and beautiful. Eyeliner is one of the most important cosmetics to define our eyes, especially for Asians like me who have monolids. Whether you choose a soft line or a dramatic stroke, you can easily embellish the windows to your soul by spending just a few minutes in front of a mirror with an eyeliner. And don't you agree that eye contact is the strongest form of non verbal communication? My lecturer, who specialised in Paediatrics once told us that when she first enters a ward, she will immediately look the patient in the eye. ''This helps me understand my patient's story behind the pain.'' She explained. I couldn't agree more. Same goes to all kinds of interactions we make with people around us. Hence it really does make a difference for girls to spend some time on eye make up.

Today I am going to review something that can give you alluring eyes, that can transform your look, just like how fairy godmother transformed Cinderella. It is Miss Hana Gel Eyeliner of Stardust Series! All thanks to the kind sponsor of Natta Cosme. This is also the first time that I am doing beauty review for Natta Cosme, so proud to be part of Nattalicious! :)

Natta Cosme wrapped the eyeliners nicely in a small black box, making it a pleasure for us to receive the parcel at our doorstep. And it was love at first sight - I absolutely love the lace details around the little pink packaging. The eyeliner pencil is very light and it looks sleek, easy for girls to carry around!

Miss Hana Gel Eyeliner comes in four colours: 

01 Night Black

02 Galaxy Black

03 Choco Brown

04 Golden Brown

This time I am just going to review the Stardust Series, which is the 02 Galaxy Black and 04 Golden Brown. The special thing about these two colours is that they give off a shimmering effect to your eyes. Perfect for attending events at night! It helps you to stand out and become the center of attention. Oh I can't wait to get my hands on it!

There are Chinese descriptions at the back of the box since it is a cosmetic brand from Taiwan. What are the factors to consider when you are choosing an eyeliner? Basically, Miss Hana Waterproof Eyeliner Pen is based on waterproof, oil, concentrated color three demands. It has gelatinous texture of moderate hardness, designed for easy use. It claims to be extremely waterproof removable, anti-sweat, anti-tears, oil, and maintain a whole day without smudges. Now one can easily create attractive three-dimensional deep eyes! Let's try and see.

The eyeliner comes with a plastic cap. It is creamy and it glides on smoothly, making it easy for beginners to apply. Here's some hand swatches! The only thing that I don't like is that I will need to sharpen the tip of the pencil quite often when it becomes blunt. That makes it difficult to achieve thin line on eyelids. And the glittery bits only reflect brightly at certain angle, which disappointed me a little. But it's okay! This means that I can not only use it for parties at night, but also daily use to school or work!

As you can see, I wrote ''Star'' with 02 Galaxy Black and ''Dust'' with 04 Golden Brown. It delivers richly pigmented colour, just one swipe is enough! Next, let's start with the mandatory....

Waterproof & Smudge Test

Tadaaa - Miss Hana Gel Eyeliner is really waterproof! It doesn't smudge after I kept my tap running for like three minutes. Colour stays! Tried rubbing it after running under the water and still, it doesn't budge at all. To my surprise, even the glitters stay!

Waterproof and smudge test, both checked! :)

Even though it is waterproof and smudgeproof, it can be removed easily with any make up remover.

Here comes the most challenging part of this review - I am going to try it on my eyes! When I was drawing I couldn't help but to think of a really funny meme that I have seen....

Image from google

I'LL JUST BE A PANDA HAHAHA. I only started putting on make up like few months ago? So pardon me if I didn't do well here. But I accept all kinds of comments so let me know how I did kay kay? :) However, putting on eyeliner is not that difficult as you imagine, there are lots of videos on Youtube teaching you the correct way, you just have to be a little more patient! :)

002 Galaxy Black

BEFORE

AFTER

Can you see the difference? What I do is I draw by following the natural shape of my eyes because natural looking lines is what I desire. It really does enhance the appearance of my eyes and make my eyes look bigger. I expect the lines to look more shimmery but they don't. However, despite of having shimmer it doesn't irritate my eyes at all. This definitely is a plus point. :D

In general, the best time to apply eyeliner is after you have applied eyeshadow but before you apply mascara. But today I am not applying eyeshadow or mascara at all, to give full focus on the eyeliner! The easiest application happens when you tilt your head back and use your non-drawing hand to stretch the skin on the outside of your eye a bit. Raise your eyebrows so that your eyelid does not block your lash line at all. It may also be helpful to rest your elbow on a table to keep your hand steady. :)

004 Golden Brown

Same way of application. I prefer this colour, I think it suits my hair colour more. It also provides more of a natural day look. What do you think?

Overall, I really like this eyeliner. It probably isn't the best eyeliner, but it is the best alternative choice if you cannot afford high end brands. It is only selling at RM24.90 at Natta Cosme! (Original price: RM34.90) You can get it here.

To thank you for reading until this line, I have a good news to share with you!

 In conjunction with Hari Raya, Natta Cosme will be having a 20% off for Miss Hana

Gel Eyeliner, simply key in "MHES 20" during purchasement. 

This code is valid until 31/08/2014.

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It's another achievement unlocked for me - another beauty review done! *phew*

Hope you like my review!

Cheers,

Eunice.