Make-up review: Canmake Cream Cheek

I did a Yesstyle haul a little over a month ago and I was looking for something to complete my order to get free shipping. When browsing the beauty section I came across Canmake cream cheeks. Like I said in a previous post I'm looking for an equivalent (in terms of color and lasting power) of my Benefit Posietint. I didn't think about looking up swatches and instead trusted the colors on the pictures. I ordered #03 Strawberry Whip.

Canmake is a Japanese drugstore brand. The packaging is pretty simple but cute, made in transparent plastic. I was surprised when I first saw it because I expected it to be somewhat bigger. I apply the cream with a puff or a sponge.

It's a good pigmented shimmery cream blush, you need very little product to get a good coverage. The color is rosy pink with a hint of mauve, I like it a lot. It gives the rosy dolly cheeks that I like.

Unfortunaly the shimmery bits are too visible for my taste. I only use shimmery/glittery stuff on my eyes and usually for nights out, for everyday wear I prefer matte finishes. Lasting power is good but I keep getting glittery bits on my fingers.

Photoshopped the light to see the color:


Natural light:


See the shimmery/glittery bits, even without flash? Meh.

OOTD:


- Hearts argyle pullover dress: ZOO
- Lace Hem Underskirt: Tokyo Fashion
- Shoes: Minelli (My favourite shoes, they fierce up every outfit)
- Necklace: Bala Boosté
- Headband: bought at Parkson Grand

Circle Lenses Review: Geo Honey Wings

I decided to buy these after seeing a nice set of pictures in the Soompi Circle Lens Photobucket [link]. They don't look quite as shiny in real life but I managed to get the same effect in my pictures lol.

Comfort: 9/10. The left one stung my eye at first, but I think it's because my left eye is more sensitive than my right eye when it comes to lenses. However it was much more comfortable than my Nudies on first wear. I've worn them for 6 hours at most, and they feel like my regular clear lenses.

Design: 10/10. I like the design a lot. It gives you a soft brown honey look, very dolly but still natural, and the limbal ring is brown and softer looking than other lenses like Angel Brown or Barbie King Size. I think it blends well with my natural eye color, and I've worn them at a family gathering without anyone noticing.

Enlargement: 8/10. They are not printed as close to the edge as the Nudies so the enlargement effect isn't as visible. However they do enlarge my iris as you can see on the first picture. The softer limbal ring makes it less noticeable than the Angels as well.

Overall: 9/10. To me it is definitely an option to consider if you are looking for natural brown lenses with a bit of color change and dolly look. There are more natural looking lenses on the market (as in blending completely with your natural eye color), like EOS Max Pure Brown or Neo Dali Brown, but if you want a pop of honey in your eye color go check these out :).

Full Face:


FOTD:

- Missha Perfect Cover BB Cream in 21 Light Beige (I use it as a concealer only)
- Canmake Cream Cheek #03 Strawberry Whip
- Too Faced Shadow Insurance
- Lancôme Color Focus Eyeshadow (a shimmery pastel green)
- Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Protest
- MUFE Aqua Eyes Eyeliner in white
- Majolica Majorca Lash Gorgeous Wing Mascara
- Dior Ultra-Gloss Reflect in 257 Organdi Pink

Make-up review: Posietint by Benefit

Some time ago I went to Sephora looking for a blush, and a vendor made me try the very famous Benetint. Benetint is a red cheek and lip stain, which gives you a natural red glow as if you'd just run in the cold. I was interested in the long lasting effect of the blush: I have dry skin so powder blushes don't last long on me unless I wear foundation, which I usually don't on an everyday basis. However Benetint's red color didn't look so great on me. When I heard about Benetint's little sister, Posietint, made for fairer skintones, I decided to give it a go.

I think I bought this back in October 2009. You can see the printing on the bottle peeled off at the bottom :p. Posietint is like Benetint a cheek and lip stain, except the color is pink and is more appropriate for fairer skintones. It comes with a brush applicator similar to what is used in nailpolishes. According to the little manual which comes with the bottle, you are supposed to brush three strokes on the cheek before smudging it to your skin. I find that one brush stroke on each cheek is enough for me, if I apply more I end up with a clown face. The color can be a bit scary when you first see it, it is really a very flashy pink, but once you smudge it, it comes out like a natural flush on your cheeks. I have been told that I look scary because I never blush, even in embarrassing situations, so with this I can look less stern and frendlier haha.

The first time you use it, be careful, it can be tricky because it sets pretty fast, so you have to smudge it right after you apply it with the brush, otherwise you might end up with a pink stroke mark on your cheek.

I had a hard time capturing the effect with my camera, but as you can see (or not) it gives a very natural and innocent look. I absolutely love this product. I have a very sensitive skin and never had any problem with this, and usually people don't notice I'm wearing anything on my skin. I'v been told I look fresh with this ^^

On the negative side, the packaging is awful. Like you can see in the picture the printing peels off, and I've had strange fuschia stains in my makeup bag which I can only blame on this (leak on the bottle maybe?). Now I always pack it in tissues if I have to bring it anywhere. Unlike Benetint, the bottle is opaque and you don't know how much you've used. I think I'm nearing the end because I have a hard time getting product on the brush.

The price is also a turnoff. It retails for 32€ at Sephora (about 44 USD), which is pretty expensive for a blush, and although I use it everyday, I'm already nearing the end after 4-5 months of use, I am not sure about other blushes but I doubt you hit pan that fast. I have been looking at other cheaper alternatives (currently using Etude House's Cherry Tint in Pink) and creme blushes.

All in all, a very good product for fair skins if you're looking for a long lasting natural blush. And can afford it. I am not sure how to use this if you wear foundation, I've never tried it.

Circle Lenses Review: Geo Nudy Grey

My very first pair of Circle Lenses, I bought these back in September 2009 on a blogshop that is now closed. It was the hype on the soompi circle lenses thread and since I'm highly influencable I just followed the trend lol. Were I to buy a new pair right now I guess it would be EOS Max Pure Brown. I wasn't really looking for enlargement but for color, and ever since I read Memoirs of a Geisha I want to have greyish blue eyes. A lot of people said these were either grey or blue depending on the lighting so I jumped on the ship.

I look a little cross eyed, probably because I was looking at the lens of the camera :D I usually don't get a halo with these, only when I look up or down, but I guess it's another side effect of looking into the lens of the camera :)

Comfort: 9/10 The first few times I tried them, I could feel them in my eyes. These were the first colored lenses I've ever tried, so I'm guessing it's because my eyes are used to clear soft lenses which have a higher water content. I probably wore them 10 times max since last September, but when I put them on this morning they were as comfortable as my regular lenses. I barely ever wear them, only for clubbing, so I've never passed the 6-8 hours mark.

Design: 7/10 The lens is very pixelated and doesn't look natural at all. The color is dark grey and may appear blue depending on the lighting. It does give a very dolly-look though. I would not recommend these if you are looking for a natural effect.

Enlargement: 10/10 The lenses are printed all the way to the edge, making the lenses fairly enlarging. Although they are 14.0mm, which is the same size as my regular clear lenses, they can give the effect of 14.2 or even 14.5mm.

Overall: 8,3/10 If you like the design and are looking for a dolly effect, go for it. If you are looking for vibrant grey lenses look for other options :)

Full Face:

FOTD:

Missha Perfect Cover BB Cream in 21 Light Beige (I use it as a concealer only)
Benefit Posietint
Lancôme eyeshadows (a light beige and a dark brown)
MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack
Maybelline Moisture Extreme in Berry Sherbet (lightly applicated)

Welcome to my realm of clouds

I just thought it would be odd to start a blog right off with a review, so here is my welcome message to you who got lost on the interwebz and somehow stumbled here. Enjoy your stay!