Product Info from Maybelline Philippines

High coverage powder foundation with SPF 20 UV protection.

 Long-lasting Oil Control, Silky smooth texture, Fragrance free, Oil free, Non comedogenic, and Won't clog pores

Availabe Shades: Light, Nude Beige, Natural, and Honey

Retail Price: Php 249.00

I've already tried using the medium coverage variant and I really liked it. You check my review HERE. That's when I decided to try this variant as well. And to my surprise it became my favorite.

What I like about it...

* inexpensive, very budget friendly especially for a powder foundation

* has SPF 20 PA++, which means more protection for your skin

* High Coverage, it really evens out my skin tone and covers blemishes

* I love the smooth and very fine texture of the powder

* Stays really long, in my experience it started to fade after 6 hours

* Doesn't look cakey nor leave white casts even when I sweat

* has a lightweight texture, I don't feel like I'm wearing a mask

* didn't give me any breakouts or allergies

* matte finish

What I don't like...

* The sponge that came with it could use an upgrade. It's really not that bad, but I just use my powder brush for a smoother finish.

* The shade honey is slightly lighter than my natural skin tone but it's the closest shade I could find.

My rating: 4 / 5

Edit: I take back what I said,  this still is NOT my HG face powder, so I'm holding off on my repurchase. The reason, my face looked really light on photos, I still have yet to find a powder that fits my skin tone perfectly!

I use this powder everyday and it's just awesome. I've also used this on my "No Makeup" makeup look which you can check HERE.

This is it for now.

Cheerios!

***Hollie***

Product Info from Maybelline Philippines

Medium coverage powder with SPF 18 UV protection and 6-hour staying power.

Lasting Oil Control, Silky smooth texture, Fragrance free, Oil free, Non comedogenic, and Won't clog pores

Availabe Shades: Light, Nude Beige, Natural, and Honey

Retail Price: Php 199.00

I've stayed away from this product for as long as I could ever since I saw this way back 2008.  I was using a much cheaper face powder back then.  Now it's 2011 and I finally caved...LOL

The only reason why I keep on skipping this product is because, at first glance the shades really look weird, but recently I found out that they look different when applied. I've been using this face powder for over a month now and would like to let you know what I think.

What I like about it...

* inexpensive

* sturdy packaging

* the shade honey is really close to my skin tone (hurray for that!)

* has SPF 18 yeepee

* my face stayed matte for about 6 hours before I noticed any shine on my face (for reference I have dry to normal skin)

* the powder is very fine and glides easily

* did not experience any allergies or breakouts

What I don't like...

* It's still has a fragrance but it goes away after applying.

* the powder puff that comes with it sucks, I replaced it with a nichido sponge

My rating: 4 / 5

I really liked the Garnier Face Powder, too bad though none of their shades are close to my skin tone. I used the Ivory shade but it was just too light. I've also tried the Myra-e face powder before but it doesn't stay long.

My verdict, I'm in love with this face powder. I will definitely repurchase! I'd recommend this to you ladies, just make sure to try out the testers so that you'll find the perfect shade for your skin tone.

This is it for now.

Cheerios!

***Hollie***

Product Info from Pure Beauty

Soothing BB Cream is a natural botanical cover cream that effectively helps soothe and protect sensitive and troubled skin. It contains Vita Extract, EMX water and Na-Complex to help protect skin and activate skin cell restoration for a healthy skin tone. Suitable for all skin types, even sensitive skin.

Retail Price: Php 199.00 (at Watson's)

made in Korea

This is the very first BB Cream I've ever tried.  Ever since I read several blogs with raves about their favorite BB creams, I've been looking for a BB cream that I can afford since most BB creams I've read from blogs are too pricey.  

I was just buying some necessities for me and my hubby at Watson's when I saw this blue tube on the rack. There were only two left, and I got curious. I picked it up and saw it was a BB cream. I checked the price right away and to my surprise it's only Php 199.00 pesos that's around 4 USD.  Honestly, I was hesitating to buy it because it's so cheap, but when I read the details at the back, it said suitable for sensitive skin and it's made in Korea! I quickly placed it on my basket. (most effective BB Creams came from Korea)

I have been using this product for over a month now, and I must say I'm really loving this stuff.  I haven't used any tinted moisturizer, concealer or liquid foundation since I started to use this BB cream.  It saves a lot of time when I'm putting my makeup on.  I just use my Celeteque moisturizer, then followed by this BB cream, and then my pressed powder and that's it.  I also used this product on the look I created with avon, you can check it out HERE.

What I like about it...

* inexpensive

* has mild herbal scent

* cute packaging with floral details

* has a squeeze type tube which makes it very easy to use

* a pea size amount goes a long way

* awesome coverage, evens out my skin tone

* feels really light on my skin

* easy to blend when you get used to it because it has a thick consistency

* really makes my skin glow

* my pimple marks are still visible but are starting to fade

* didn't experience any breakouts or irritation

* written on the back of the tube says, storage period for 3 years

What I don't like...

* the shade is too light for my skin, but my pressed powder makes up for it

* it doesn't have SPF like most BB creams do

* it doesn't actually say what are its benefits in the packaging (I had to research about it)

My rating: 3/5

I wanted to give this a higher rating, but I haven't used other BB creams yet, so I can't compare.  I'm not sure if I will repurchase this, because I still want to try other BB creams. I would recommend this BB cream to you ladies since it's suitable for all skin types.  You can also check out another review of this product from Donnarence of  My Lucid Intervals for a second opinion.

This is it for now.

Cheerios!

***Hollie***

Product Info from Cover Girl

Having a natural, beautiful look means a lot to you.
That's the look of Clean Makeup. 

Clean Makeup's water-based formula, with good-to-your-skin Noxzema ingredients, 

lets your skin breathe, goes on easily, and blends perfectly, 

so the world doesn't see makeup, just the look of great skin.

Retail Price: $6 in the US, PHP 110.00 bought at Ebay.ph

Also Available in Oil Control and Sensitive Skin Formula

I've used this several times last December during parties and other occasions.  I can't say it's really bad, its just so so.  It was cheap, so I got what it's worth.

What I like about it...

* inexpensive

* light coverage

* mild scent

* no irritation or allergies

* does not make my face look cakey

What I don't like...

* it did not dry fast, I had to wait about a minute

* even though it's water based, it doesn't blend well

* I chose the wrong shade (since I bought it online). It's lighter - looks like a liquid concealer, and this has more pinkish undertone to it. Since it's so light, almost non-existent, I still can make it work.

* Although it's in a glass bottle, I hate the top cap. The hole is just too big.

It spilled twice when I was using it. Squeeze type tubes or pumps are better.

My Rating: 2 / 5

TIPS:

If you chose a lighter shade of foundation, you can make it work by applying a darker shade of powder closest to your skin tone.  

Another way to make it work, is to mix your liquid foundation with another liquid foundation that has a darker shade. Add the second foundation in little amounts until you get the shade you want. 

I will probably just finish this bottle so that it won't go to waste. I definitely won't recommend this to anyone. However, for younger ladies or teens, this might work since it has a very light coverage.  I have read from other reviews that they had breakouts when they tried this product, so be careful.

Have a nice day everyone!

Cheerios!

***Hollie***

Product Info from Garnier:

Garnier Light

Visible whitening face powder

Long lasting shine free effect with SPF18

Fragrance free, oil-free, non comedogenic

Weight: 9g



Retail Price: Php199.00

Shades: There only 3 shades available

(not sure what the other shades are called)

Bought this on the first week of November at Watsons and I have been using it since then. I bought the Ivory shade.  I must say I'm impressed!

What I like about it...

* inexpensive

* adorable packaging in yellow

* very compact and the powder is very fine

* no scent / fragrance

* I don't have to keep reapplying since my face stayed matte for over 6 hours

* I didn't experience any breakout or allergies

What I don't like...

* nothing, I just love it!

My Rating: 5 / 5

Tips:
Always apply on clean and moisturized face for better results. Reapply as needed.

I will definitely repurchase this. I have been trying out tons of different pressed powders like Myra-e, Clear & Clean, Ponds, Block & White, L.A. Colors and San-San from HBC beauty. Garnier is the best I've tried so far.  I was thinking of trying out Maybelline's Smooth & Clear but I didn't like the shades they offer.

Let me know what you think about this product if you've tried it.

and also share your favorite pressed face powder.

Cheerios!

***Hollie***