Canmake Stamp Cover Concealer Review

This concealer comes in two shades and 02 is pictured above.

This item is small and is really just a sponge brush with a twist off cap that has concealer on the inside of the cap. The smaller black tube part of the wand is retractable and spring loaded. This means that the amount of product on the brush when capping on and off can be adjusted by using more or less twisting motions. I have to fully twist on and off the cap more than 5 times to cover my acne spotted face. I have a lot of spots and acne. I've read another review saying that it helps reduce the amount of concealer applied. I agree for one reason only because the wand applies product precisely. It doesn't seem like there is much product in the cap but I will reuse the wand for potted concealer.

I love this since I don't have to carry the stuff for my previous methods of applying concealer. I used to carry canmake stretch and cover concealer that comes in a plain tube with doe foot wand and a mini bb cushion sponge applicator I got in a deluxe sample. The stamp concealer is good for me since I apply normal concealer in the same motion and there's really no difference except that I don't need another applicator to smooth out the product after dabbing and working it into the skin.

I love makeup that applies quickly and can take on the go since I commute every day now. 

The concealer itself applies nicely. Coverage is medium. While shade 02 will cover pigmentation, it will not cover redness as well as brown spots. My canmake cover and stretch is better at concealing bumps. Longevity is mediocre to good.

Pros:

 travel friendly

same routine, less steps/items/fuss

Cons:

little product

Repurchase? No. 

 

Test and swatch

Shade 02 before

Shade 02 applied on lower cheek, jawline, chin, and around nose

With foundation on top

Next testing: washing applicator.

BB Cake Review - MISSHA Miss Geum Sul Vitalizing BB Cake

I have recently obtained a bb cake (for its pretty packaging, MISSHA Miss Geum Sul Vitalizing BB Cake SPF40/PA++) and will compare it to bb cushions.

The packaging is very similar to cushions. Same sponge, double compartment, mirror, and pop out refillable cartridges. The difference is the formula and sometimes the applicator. BB cakes do not use a cushion sponge to deliver thin, liquid foundation. Instead, cakes are solid. Basically, bb cakes are cream compacts. Cream compacts are usually moisturizing and coverage can be built up to full, doubling as a concealer. How to apply: sweep on a light layer and pat in to blend. Spot conceal and pat in to blend. 

Pros:

hydrating

moisturizes dry patches

buildable to mediumm-full

does not clog pores

can be used for touch ups

Cons:

transfers

oily

coverage fades

color matching

Repurchase? No. The color doesn't match and the coverage and finish is too high maintenance.

Pictures Missing

So it seems like all my pictures aren't working. I don't know why that is but I'm not going to put in a ton of effort into reposting them because they were a pain to upload in the first place, but I'll do my best.

5 mins on Guerlain Meteorites Perles

Guerlain Meteorites Perles
I have a few pearls, more than I'll ever use because
(1) their older formula was difficult to use. it too a lot of swirling to get color rather than white and sparkle
(2) it normally makes me look worse and exaggerates my large pores when used all over
(3) I have a lot of them and can't seem to stop buying more because of their packaging.

I normally have bad experiences with face powders anyway as they tend to not blend into my skin they way liquid or cream formulas do. However, colored powders such as blush and bronzer for the face are fine.

Currently, I own:
Perles de Nuit 2011 (teal tin)
Perles du Dragon 2012 (black and gold tin)
Perles du Paradis 2013 (large cardboard pink and pastel)
Perles Teint Dore 03 (silver tin before 2013ish reformulation)
Perles de Neiges 2015 (white and gold ball ornament)

The new formula is softer and should be easier to use. I haven't used the blushes yet but it seems more promising than an all over finishing powder that I can't even use.

There are a LOT of dupes on the market, for example from too faced and physician's formula. The best dupe I've found might be discontinued but is still found on eBay right now. VOV Ball on Cheek.

At the moment, it's about $10 USD. The case is plastic but cute enough and you get a small amount of balls which is good for realistically using up within a year. It comes in two colors. After receiving one, I wish I had gotten both colors, but I have a lot to use up already. These actually show up on my face and don't emphasize my pores. However, these are blushes and bronzers. In the very least, the blush is not for all over the face.



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