2016 @COSME BEST COSME AWARD (PART 4)

The last part - base makeup.

Today is the last day of 2016, and also the last part to the @cosme 2016 ranking series.

Part 4 consist of the best base makeup products, some are long time favourites, some are newer products. As always, the ranking are meant to serve as a guide - a starting point if you may - to aid you in your own exploration of the myriad of beauty products.

Without further ado.

BEST PRIMER

1ST | PAUL AND JOE BEAUTY | MOISTURIZIN FOUNDATION PRIMER S

Keeps your skin bright and moisturized, perfect for achieving the dewy skin look.

2ND | CANMAKE | LASTING MULTI BASE WP

3RD | MAQUILLAGE | DRAMATIC SKIN SENSOR BASE UV

BEST POWDER FOUNDATION

1ST | MAQUILLAGE | DRAMATIC POWDERY UV

A light weight foundation that leaves your skin looking like bare skin, only without any flaws.

2ND | LUNASOL | SKIN MODELING POWDER FOUNDATION

3RD | ESPRIQUE | BEAUTIFUL STAY PACT UV

BEST LIQUID FOUNDATION

1ST | ADDICTION | SKIN CARE FOUNDATION

Easy to use even without a primer or powder. Creates a high shine finish.

2ND | NARS | VELVET MATTE SKIN TINT SPF30 PA+++

3RD | IPSA | LIQUID FOUNDATION

BEST CUSHION FOUNDATION

1ST | LANCOME | BLANC EXPERT CUSHION COMPACT 50

Covers any signs of blemishes completely with a ultra-thin finish, still retaining the look of bare skin.

2ND | YSL BEAUTY | LE CUSHION ENCRE DE PEAU

3RD | CLINIQUE | SUPER STAY BLOCK BB CUSHION COMPACT 50

BEST CREAM FOUNDATION

1ST | RMK | CREAMY FOUNDATION N

A perfect blend of dewy, translucency, and coverage to create the perfect canvas.

2ND | ETVOS | MINERAL HIGHLIGHT CREAM

3RD | ALBION | SMART SKIN VERY RARE

BEST FINISHING POWDER

1ST | COSME DECORTE | AQ MW FACE POWDER

The soft and ultra fine powder adds the perfect finishing touch to your makeup.

2ND | CANMAKE | MARSHMALLOW FINISH POWDER

3RD | CLE DE PEAU BEAUTE | LUMINIZING FACE ENHANCER

BEST CONCEALER

1ST | NARS | RADIANT CREAMY CONCEALER

Moisturizing formula that can stay crease free and tidy.

2ND | SUHADA KINENBI | FAKE NUDE CONCEALER

3RD | CHANEL | LE BLANC LIGHT CREATOR WHITENING CONCEALER

BEST BB CREAM

1ST | DIOR | DIORSKIN NUDE BB

Freshens up your skin with a delicate luster that only adds to what you already have.

2ND | ESPRIQUE | ECLAT LIQUID BB UV

3RD | TWANY | LIPID WEAR BB

BEST CC CREAM

1ST | SK II | AURA ACTIVATOR CC CREAM

Adjusts skin texture and brightens and evens out the skin tone that approaches smooth flawless looking skin.

2ND | SEKKISEI | WHITE CC CREAM

3RD | JILL STUART | AIRY TINT WATERY CC CREAM

To see more of the rankings (there are more!!!), visit their global website here.

Ending note:
Thank you for visiting my little blog, reading what I have to share. 

It's not been an easy year for me, but I believe it's equally difficult for everyone else. I hope everyone remembers to stay strong because life isn't a bed of roses! There are happy moments, and unhappy ones. Yet we need the unhappy moments just as much as the happy ones, because it's the darkness that brings out the brightness of light.

I'm just hoping that in 2017, I can be healthy enough to get back to sharing personal reviews of products, instead of merely sharing information that's already out there. I can't wait to have healthy skin again so I can be my own guinea pig, sharing honest opinions and thoughts, information and knowledge. Because that's the kind of value I want to offer you.

It's silly to wish for an easy time, because it just won't happen. Moreover, an easy time benefits no one. Instead, I wish for everyone to be able to face challenges with the right mindset - that difficult times are merely gym sessions for your mind to make it stronger. With a stronger mind, no challenge will faze you. With the right mindset, you can take anything in your stride. And that makes you impervious to any storms ahead.

xoxo
Karman.

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2016 @cosme BEST NEW MAKEUP (Part 1)

Let's begin with base makeup.

We're half way into 2016 and @cosme has came up with their best new cosmetics for the first half of this year!

These products are all newly released, or at least, considered to be newer products and hence is different from the annual best cosmetics awards. Only the newer products are taken into consideration for this ranking.

Without further ado, I present to you the winners. (Translated from @cosme website)

OVERALL WINNER

RMK | LIP JELLY GLOSS

"The cool and sophisticated colour draws endless attention, while the shiny formula sculpts your lips and gives it dimension."

BEST MAKEUP BASE

1. MAQUILLAGE | DRAMATIC SKIN SENSOR BASE UV

"Offers moisture and sebum control, skin feels increasingly beautiful throughout the day."

2. DIOR | SNOW BLOOM PERFECT CUSHION

3. COFFRET DOR | AURA KEEP BASE UV

BEST POWDER FOUNDATION

1. COFFRET DOR | BEAUTY AURA PACT UV

"Surprisingly lightweight and glowy! Breathes an aura of life onto skin."

2. IPSA | POWDER FOUNDATION

3. CLINIQUE | EVEN BETTER POWDER MAKEUP WATER VEIL

BEST LIQUID FOUNDATION

1. NARS | VELVET MATTE SKIN TINT

"An excellent tint that can create a perfect three dimensional face."

2. CHANEL | LES BEIGES HEALTHY GLOW FOUNDATION

3. MAYBELLINE NEW YORK | DREAM WHIP SMOOTH LIQUID

BEST CREAM FOUNDATION

1. REVLON | COLORSTAY TWO IN ONE COMPACT MAKEUP + CONCEALER

"Comes with integrated concealer, it has amazing coverage and a silky finish."

BEST CUSHION FOUNDATION

1. LANCOME | BLANC EXPERT CUSHION COMPACT

"Super lightweight for a tight fit on skin, goes on evenly to impart a natural glow."

2. FLOW FUSHI | ION DE CUSHION

3. YSL BEAUTY | ENCRE DE PEAU LE CUSHION

BEST CONCEALER

1. SUHADA KINENBI | FAKE NUDE CONCEALER

"Natural lightweight look, covers the skin while being able to merge with bare skin skillfully."

2. BENEFIQUE | LIQUID CONCEALER (AURA VEIL)

3. CHANEL | LE BLANC STICK CONCEALER

BEST SETTING POWDER

1. CEZANNE | UV CLEAR FACE POWDER

"Like wearing a transparent veil, the powder gives a smooth and delicate finish."

2. JILL STUART | CRYSTAL LUCENT FACE POWDER

3. BENEFIQUE | PRESSED POWDER (LUMINIZING)

BEST CC CREAM

1. SEKKISEI | WHITE CC CREAM

"Protects you against the strong summer UV light! Look minimally made up while enjoying whitening benefits at the same time."

2. ETTUSAIS | PREMIUM CC AMINO CREAM

3. NUDY COUTURE | MINERAL CC CREAM

BEST BB CREAM

1. LA ROCHE POSAY | UVIDEA XL PROTECTION BB

"UV protection on 'roids (SPF50)! Dries down to a smooth finish."

2. MAIKO HAN | BB CREAM

3. ATTENIR | BB CREAM

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Foundation Routine for Natural Looking Skin

Just 3 simple steps, a lot less products than you think.

summer is almost around the corner, you probably wouldn't want to risk your makeup melting off your face in this heat. the best way to overcome that issue?

WEAR LESSER MAKEUP!

follow this 3 simple steps and you can get away with not just lesser makeup, but also a natural looking face. because who doesn't like the no-makeup makeup look?

1// BRIGHTEN DULL AREAS

the eyelids, under eye area, side of the nose, nose bridge, and chin area can use some pick me up with a highlighter.

these area tend to be a little darker and could benefit from the brightening effect of highlighter. you can either use a highlighter or a colour correcting formula to achieve the desire result. the glowy look makes you look healthier without looking washed out.

2// USE FOUNDATION/CONCEALER SPARINGLY

DO NOT apply it all over your face. i repeat: DO NOT USE FOUNDATION/CONCEALER ALL OVER YOUR FACE. the areas that need the most coverage are usually the under eye, side of the nose, and around the lips (if you have uneven skin tone).

well, if you have acne, it's a different story! the thing about foundation/concealer is it can easily remove all the shadows on your face, which basically means wiping away all the definition your natural face has. you either layer on some shading powder afterwards to correct that, but that means you end up using more product and that's not the aim for this look!

3// ONLY POWDER THIS 2 AREAS TO REDUCE CAKING

powders are meant to absorb oil, so use it on places that actually produce oils - your T zone, and the side of your nose.

dust a small amount of powder with a puff or a very fluffy brush. doing so greatly reduce the chances of your makeup caking up throughout the day.

that's basically it! spot concealer, brightening and powdering. it's no secret, but we all need that reminder once in a while to not slather everything on our entire face even if it's more convenient. convenience comes at a cost, and in this case, it's the cost of looking heavily made up.

on a side note, i haven't illustrated in a while and i can definitely feel my skills become rusty. URGH. and how do you like the super imposed headband? hahahahaha if i were in a better mood i'd do a better job. but this has to make do for now. images adapted from the www.

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2015 @cosme Best New Makeup Award (Base Make Up)

Here comes the base make up products!

on top of the @cosme annual ranking (which i've wrote about in a separate entry), @cosme also released a biannual best new makeup awards. it is given to new products that have been released in the past 6+ months. i think they should just name it "best new comer award" to avoid any confusion with their annual ranking (which surveys all products regardless of release dates). in other words, only good products that are newly released can make it into this list.

in this entry, i've compiled the list of base makeup products. you can read about the best new skin care ranking in a separate entry. as you will see, there isn't much new innovation when it comes to base makeup. i don't even see a category for concealers!

BEST POWDER FOUNDATION

first place

MAQuillAGE | dramatic powder UV

lightweight and fluffy like mousse, the powder creates good skin that look so good, people may think it's your own skin.

second place

EST | powder foundation silky smooth

third place

ONLY MINERALS | premium foundation

BEST LIQUID FOUNDATION

first place

LANCOME | blanc expert liquid

the perfect foundation to help your makeup last the entire day!

second place

BOBBI BROWN | intensive skin serum foundation SPF40 (PA++++)

third place

DHC | Q10 moisture care liquid foundation EX

BEST SETTING POWDER

first place
GUERLAIN | meteorites compact

the powder that enhances your skin is finally here.

second place

DIOR | diorskin nude air loose powder

third place

DHC | Q10 moisture care face powder EX

BEST BB CREAM

first place

BIORE | sara sara aqua rich BB essence

effectively blocks out UV rays while camouflaging your skin for a natural look.

second place

PRIOR | BB gel cream

third place

YSL BEAUTE |  forever light creator SPF50

BEST CC CREAM

first place

JILL STUART | airy tint watery CC cream

can be used on its own to create a long lasting pure skin effect. covers all types of blemishes effortlessly.

second place

CHANEL | CC cream SPF50

third place

LANCOME | city miracle CC cream

omitted in this entry are the makeup primers, which you can see for yourself by click on the link!

most of the products in the ranking are from the higher end brands, i think it's a smart choice to invest in better base products since we use them over a wider surface area!

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