[BEAUTY] Review: THE FACE SHOP Air Cotton Cushion

My new favourite cushion foundation: Air Cotton Cushion ❤

When it comes to cushion foundation, I have a fair share of experience in trying and testing many types of cushion foundations in the past 8 years, and among the firsts I tried are from THE FACE SHOP:

❤ 2015: Oil Control Water Cushion

❤ 2016: CC Ultra Moist Cushion & CC Intense Cover Cushion

❤ 2017: BB Power Perfect Cushion, CC Cooling Cushion & CC Long Lasting Cushion

❤ 2017: Miracle Finish Cushion

❤ 2018: Anti-darkening Cushion

❤ 2018: Coca-Cola Oil Control Water Cushion

Due to my dry skin condition and the hot, humid weather in our country, I always prefer a base makeup with excellent coverage and matte finish so that my makeup can last throughout the day. Plus, the constant mask wearing habit makes me realise the importance of a good base makeup that does not stain the mask too. 

THE FACE SHOP Air Cotton Cushion @ RM61.90

And the latest Air Cotton Cushion from THE FACE SHOP is exactly what I need for everyday use! 

In response to the increasing demand for matte base makeup in Asia, THE FACE SHOP introduces the Air Cotton Cushion in March 2023 - a cushion foundation with excellent coverage and matte finishes. The result? A flawless natural skin tone and makeup enhancing coverage.  

Why you should own an Air Cotton Cushion?

Mainly because of the two key features:

❤ Dual Fixing system 

This technology is formed with the combination of flexible and rigid formers instantly creating a cosmetic layer which fixes firmly and flexibly on to the skin enhancing the long lasting effect.

❤ High Dispersion technology

It is formulated with fatty acid ingredients that help the liquid powder to be evenly dispersed without clumping. Hence, with the combination of this two technology, first application and touching up after a long day is effortless, the natural shades and lightweight texture is completely non cakey and clumpy.

One thing worth a mention is the super good quality cushion puff! I always replenish my stock of THE FACE SHOP cushion puff (it is available for sale separately as well) because of the amazing adhesion level and it allows for easy blending in just split seconds.

Texture:

❤ As light as air and as soft as cotton, it feels almost weightless on the skin! 

Coverage:

❤ High coverage with semi-matte finish gives the skin a moist and smooth final touch.

❤ Adheres well onto the skin and is better able to finish off with loose powder for a flawless complexion. 

❤ Able to conceal the open pores too.

Available in 3 shades:

❤ 201 (Light Beige) - I am using this, and it suits my skin tone perfectly. 

❤ 203 (Beige)

❤ 205 (Dark Beige)

Verdict:

If you are looking for a lightweight, moist and smooth cushion foundation with a semi-matte finish for everyday use, then the Air Cotton Cushion is suitable to give you a natural, flawless makeup look. 

THE FACE SHOP Air Cotton Cushion is available

at all THE FACE SHOP stores and online. 

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Shop THE FACE SHOP online:

Official e-store: www.thefaceshop.com.my 

Shopee: www.shopee.com.my/thefaceshop.os

Lazada: www.lazada.com.my/shop/the-face-shop/

To find out more about THE FACE SHOP please visit:

Website: www.thefaceshop.my

Facebook: fb.com/thefaceshopmalaysia

Instagram: @thefaceshopmalaysia

[BEAUTY] Review: Mamonde “My Skin But Better” Makeup Collection

New month, new makeup favourites! ❤

It is almost holiday season now, and I am super excited to try out Mamonde's all-new makeup collection, “My Skin But Better” featuring All Stay Foundation Glow, Creamy Tint Colour Balm Glide, and Flower Pop Blusher for a simple yet glowy look to prep us for the holiday parties!

Mamonde All Stay Foundation Glow SPF 50 PA ++++ (30 ml) @ RM99

Available in 3 shades: 

21N Ivory

23C Rose Sand

23N Sand

A flawless makeup begins with a good base, so I have Mamonde's latest All Stay Foundation Glow which gives a natural glow and radiance to the skin with its ‘High-Refractive Oil Complex’ technology and rich moisture-delivery formula.

Texture: The soft textured formula allows for easy and smooth blending on the skin, with or without any blending tools, and it works wonder in smoothen uneven skin tone.

Feel: I like how it leaves the skin feeling dewy and hydrated all day, without turning cracky and dull. 

Benefits: The strong SPF 50 PA ++++ UV protection is a great plus point too.

Flower Pop Blusher (1g) @ RM56

Available in 3 shades: 

#1 Pinky Promise

#2 Rosebuds

#4 Delicious Love

Love rosy hues? This is for you! Infused with the Wild Rose extract and the Vitati Rose, the Flower Pop Blusher adds on a beautifully natural flush to the cheeks without feeling cakey at all. 

Look at the beautiful rose design; how can I resist this! 

Texture: The smooth surface powder provides a soft powdery texture that blends seamlessly onto the cheeks using a blusher brush. 

 

Creamy Tint Color Balm Glide (1.2g) @ RM42

Available in 4 shades: 

01 So Hip Pink

04 Mellow Red

08 Blooming Pop

09 Fresh POP

For the lips, let's pair the glowing skin with dewy, glossy and sugar-sweet lips. Creating a gloss finish, the lip balm is pretty slim yet sturdy, so it gives better precision and control in creating different makeup looks. 

Texture: The blend of soft wax and deep hydration oils allows it to glide on and coat the lips with a dewy, long-lasting gloss effortlessly.

Feel: I like how it gives a vivid color with dewy shine on the lips, without feeling sticky. 

With these products, it is easy to create new looks for this holiday season.

I choose the Subtle Pink look which is more towards coral hues and it gives a healthy glow to the overall complexion.

 

Delicious Rosy Look

❤ Foundation: All Stay Foundation Glow (of your preferred shade)

❤ Eyeshadow & blusher: Flower Pop Blusher #4 Delicious Love 

❤ Lips: Creamy Tint Color Balm Glide #01 So Hip Pink 

Subtle Pink Look

❤ Foundation: All Stay Foundation Glow (of your preferred shade)

❤ Eyeshadow & blusher: Flower Pop Blusher #2 Rose Buds 

❤ Lips: Creamy Tint Color Balm Glide #08 Blooming Pop  

Beauty Tips

Base makeup: 

❤ Mix 1 pump of Mamonde Red Energy Recovery Serum with the All Stay Foundation Glow for a naturally dewy coverage. 

Lips makeup: 

❤ Dap a little Mamonde Brightening Cover Powder Cushion onto the lips before applying Creamy Tint Color Balm Glide for a slightly matte look. 

❤ Mix with Creamy Tint Color Balm Intense for gradation lips effect. 

Mamonde All Stay Foundation SPF 25 PA++ (20ml) @ RM59

Available in 4 shades: 

*NEW* #21C Rose Ivory 

21N Ivory

23N Sand

25N Tan

Apart from the new items, Mamonde has also introduced a new shade, the #21C Rose Ivory for its popular All Stay Foundation. Probably a better option for Asian skin tones!  

Since I am a huge fan of Mamonde, please feel free to take a look at my past reviews of Mamonde products here:

#1 First Encounter with MAMONDE

#2 Review: MAMONDE Floral Hydro Narcissus Intense Hydrating Skincare Series

#3 Review: MAMONDE Flower Pop Eye Brick + Blusher
#4 Review: MAMONDE Brightening Cover Powder & Watery Cushion
#5 MAMONDE ‘Flowers for Me’ Holiday Collection 
#6 Review: MAMONDE Flower Facial Mask (Jar)
#7 Review: MAMONDE Advanced Moisture Ceramide Range

#8 Review: MAMONDE Vital Vitamin Essence & Cream

#9 Review: MAMONDE Red Energy Recovery Serum

#10 Review: Mamonde Blue Chamomile Soothing Repair Cream

Mamonde products are available at all major Watson stores nationwide and

online via Shopee, Lazada and Zalora.

For more information, please visit:

Website: www.mamondegarden.my

Facebook: fb.com/MamondeMY

Instagram: @MamondeMalaysia

[BEAUTY REVIEW] Obsess Cosmetics Must-have Makeup Products

I'm obsessed! ❤

So I am at the makeup party organized by Obsess Cosmetics, a home-grown Malaysian cosmetics brand and it really impresses me with a good range of high quality, local makeup products thus far.

I feel so proud seeing this local brand growing to a beauty player across Asia. Back in 2016, it was one of the first local brands to come up with its own cushion foundation. Today, it has expanded its product range into eye and cheek makeup as well. The best part is, Obsess Cosmetics is affordably priced and suits everyone be it a makeup artist or an amateur.

[BEAUTY] Review: THE FACE SHOP Ink Lasting Foundation Glow (NEW!)

Remember how much I love THE FACE SHOP Ink Lasting Foundation Slim Fit from my previous review one year ago? It is an amazingly long-lasting base makeup that I have been using everyday including for travelling.

One year after the previous launch, guess what comes next?

It is a moist and glowing foundation: THE FACE SHOP Ink Lasting Foundation Glow! I must say this upgraded version of this award-winning Ink Lasting foundation is something that I am excited about. I mean, what's better than having a base makeup with excellent coverage, moisturising benefits and glowing finish?

Top 3 K-Beauty Recommendations by K-Pop Boy Band, GOT7

Annyeonghaseyo, any fans of GOT7 here? If you have been following this popular Korean boy band closely, I am sure you’d have noticed that they have become THE FACE SHOP's new ambassador since early 2018.

Do you want to know the beauty secret of GOT7 for having such flawless skin? I am curious about it too. Thanks to THE FACE SHOP Malaysia, I have received this Limited Edition #GOTTHEFACE Special Kit featuring GOT7’s top 3 favourite beauty products.

[BEAUTY] Review: THE FACE SHOP x KAKAO Friends Sweet Apeach, Sweet Collaboration

Are you an user of KakaoTalk? If yes, I'm sure you'd know this fun and flirty peach character, Apeach (어피치)! Since in Korea, KakaoTalk is an extremely popular messaging app while THE FACE SHOP is a leading beauty brand there, what could be more perfect than having this cutest collaboration between the two industry giants?

[BEAUTY REVIEW] THE FACE SHOP x Coca-Cola Makeup Series

Did you grow up having Coke and fries as one of your best childhood memories? ❤ I was certainly one of those kids who got excited for a happy meal with fizzy drinks. But, when I grow up, diet is becoming more important, so I only have Coke occasionally during my cheat days. 

Now, when THE FACE SHOP introduces the world’s first ever Coca-Cola makeup line,

I am thrilled as it is totally guilt-free!

It’s the first time Coca-Cola does such an exclusive, limited-edition makeup collaboration and they have THE FACE SHOP on board for this! Comprising 6 skin-friendly items with ultra-wearable happy shades, this makeup collection wows me when I first see it.

THE FACE SHOP Coca-Cola Makeup Line consists:
❤ For the face: Oil Control Water Cushion and Oil Clear Blotting Pact
❤ For the eyes: Coke Red Eye Shadow
❤ For the lips: Lipstick and liptint

Featuring Coca-Cola’s signature colour, Coke Red, the eye-catching packaging brings the ol' vintage charm to live! Complete with retro-inspired pop art drawings, swirly straws and polar bear details, how can I not fall in love with them?

The best part is, all the lip products are Coca-Cola scented!

Let's see what are the items I have from THE FACE SHOP Coca-Cola makeup collection...

 Coca-Cola Oil Control Water Cushion SPF50 PA+++ (15g) @ RM130

Recharges skin with moisture and controls oil/shine

Available in 2 shades:

❤ V201 Light Beige

❤ V203 Natural Beige

For the base makeup, I have previously shared about my experience with the complete range of THE FACE SHOP Miracle Finish Cushion which includes the oil control water cushion. There you can find out more about the formula, texture, feel etc.

Nevertheless, this packaging is definitely more appealing especially for Coke collectors!

Mono Pop Eyes Coke Red Eye Shadow (7g) @ RM143

9 vibrant shades in 1 palette

Among all 6 items, the most exciting one is probably the signature Coke Red Eyeshadow! The topmost left shade, Coke Red, is the trendiest shade for eye makeup right now while the remaining 8 shades are equally versatile as all of them are inspired by the sparkling freshness of Coca-Cola.

How To Use:

Use Coke Red shade along the crease of your upper lashline for a warm pop of color.

For other colors, have fun playing with them!

Texture: It is a powder type of eyeshadow that finishes the eyes with highly-pigmented shades

in matte, shimmery and glittery textures. Very easy to blend.

Feel: Smooth and velvety on the eyelids and undereye area.

What I Like: It is easy to mix and match the 9-in-1 eyeshadow palette for creating subtle or dramatic eye makeup look. Plus, the glitters have high adherence on the eyes and hence the eye makeup can last for long hours!

Coca-Cola Lipstick (4ml) @ RM78

Sweet and kissable Coca-Cola scented lippie!

Available in 5 shades:

❤ 01 Refreshing Red
❤ 02 Fizz Pink
❤ 03 Ice Orange (the shade I'm using)
❤ 04 Coke Red
❤ 05 Vintage Red

Yay, all the lip products under this series have strong, pleasant Coca-Cola scent! Although this matte-velvet lipstick smells like real Coke, it doesn't taste anything on the lips. But I think it is the stunning packaging that makes me fall in love with it -- I mean, look at the red-and-white swirl pattern on the tube, how retro it is!

How To Use:

Trace the lip line with the pointed end of the lipstick.

Then use the flat, angled surface to shade and fill in lips.

Texture: Although matte, it is more moisturising than usual, all thanks to the Red Fruit Complex.
Color Payoff: Extremely vibrant and bold. Love it!
Feel: Easy to glide onto lips and smooth away any visible lip lines.
What I Like: It gives the pout a bold statement, with sufficient moisture and creaseless coverage.

Coke Bear Tint (6ml) @ RM78

Cutest lip stain ever!

Available in 3 shades:

❤ RD01 Red Label
❤ RD02 Coke Red (the shade I'm using)

❤ RD03 Fizzy Brown

But sometimes when I want to tone down my lip makeup, I'd use this cute lip tint for a subtle, dewy hint of translucent pinkness instead. It is not only scented with Coca-Cola, but also protects the lips with long-lasting moisture care and healthy lips look.

Packaging wise, this is definitely a love at first sight! Having such a cute Coca-Cola polar bear in a mini snowglobe cheering my day whenever I touch up my makeup is just awesome ❤

How To Use:

For gradient effect: Apply tint onto the inner part of the lips only.

For full, striking effect: Fill in the lips completely.

Texture: Ultra lightweight, soufflé-like texture.

Feel: Wet and natural finish on the lips. 

What I Like: Versatile! The tint gives a healthy pout look in just one single stroke and is easily buildable (apply few layers) for bolder lips. 

Overall Verdict:

THE FACE SHOP x Coca-Cola series is probably the coolest makeup collaboration I've seen. Apart from my favourite Coke Red themed eyeshadow, the Coca-Cola scented lip products are equally amazing in terms of quirkiness, packaging and finish on the lips. Must-buy item? Coke Red Eyeshadow! 

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THE FACE SHOP X Coca-Cola will be available at all THE FACE SHOP outlets and online store (www.thefaceshop.com.my) from June 2018 onwards.

To find out more about THE FACE SHOP please visit:

Website: www.thefaceshop.my

THE FACE SHOP Online Store: Click HERE

Facebook: fb.com/thefaceshopmalaysia

Instagram: @thefaceshopmalaysia