Review: Clinique Superbalanced Liquid Foundation

I have been on the look out for a replacement foundation as my holy grail foundation from Averine(Satin Smooth Foundation) has been re-formulated and they do not make my shade anymore :(
Initally they had 3 shades and my skin matched the last one but the re-formulated ones only comes in 2 shades.

So I made a list of what I wanted in my foundation in the search for the next " holy grail"

1) No SPF - Most foundations be it liquid/powder/mineral has SPF for the convenience of their consumers. However I'm sceptical about sunscreens nowadays and prefer using my own sunscreen before putting on make up.
2) Skin-friendly Ingredients - My skin has undergone a completely new regime and I do not want to aggravate my skin therefore I wanted a foundation  that contains " skin-friendly" ingredients. ( I usually check up ingredients on http://www.ewg.org & http://www.cosdna.com)

Due to my new regime, my skin was really dry. Especially around my chin and cheeks area however, my T zone remained oily. Therefore it made searching for a new foundation, harder.

After doing my research online, I decided to go with Clinique Superbalanced Liquid Foundation. The foundation claims to be:
 " The smart makeup liquid foundation with adjustable, oil-free coverage provides moisture and absorbs oil when and where needed. Silky upon application."
Coverage: Moderate

 Also, Clinique is well-known for its skin-care line therefore I was more inclined to try their brand out. I purchased it at Sephora at a 10% discount that worked out to be around $48.

Verdict

Let me start of by saying that I HATED this foundation. It did nothing for me. I was disappointed and could not justify paying for it so, I returned it. ( which explains why there are no pictures of the actual product/ or when worn)

Coverage- I applied the foundation with my fingers and there is zero coverage, even when built. The texture of it was quite thick so I would have expected it to provide at least abit of coverage. I have hyper-pigmentation on my cheeks and it did nothing to cover it. However it did help to slightly even out my skin tone. But that can be easily done with a tinted moisturizer.

Claims- I still had some hope that it would at least keep my oil at bay and to not accentuate my dry spots. However, it proved me wrong. My dry skin looked a little scaly when examined under direct sunlight. My nose was not kept matte and I had to blot it 3-4 hours later in the day.

Packaging- The foundation came in a glass bottle and it did not have a pump. Therefore it made it messy and unsanitary when using.

Overall rating:1/5 stars
I think I'm being too nice here lol. But I've read reviews online and it worked for some people. It is also rated 3.5/5 stars on MakeupAlley. At least I got to return it! YAY

Who would I recommend to:
People who have relatively good skin. However I'm pretty sure that there are better foundations out there that does the same and with a friendly price tag. If you are curious about this product I would say why not. However make sure that you are able to return it if all else fails :)

Jeffery Campbell Soiree

I've recently gotten my hands on the Jeffery Campbell Soiree and I am totally loving it! I got this particular one as the nails at the heels are concealed by the black gradient effect.

( * Pictures taken from Google)

It retails for $189 at PVS located on the 2nd floor of Cineleisure. I got a size down as the sales assistant told me the suede part of the heels will expand. My right side fitted well however, my left side was going through immense torture the first time I wore it. ( It was to a wedding and I was'nt even walking much). My feet is generally broad and I usually stay away from narrow shoes. However, since suede material tends to break in faster, I decided to bite the bullet. Besides, it was too much of a beauty to let go off  haha.
I am more of a flats person and I would rather choose comfort over beauty, especially when it comes to shoes. It expanded pretty quickly just by stuffing the front portion of the heels. However, after a long day of walking ( my 2nd attempt to break the shoes in). The balls of my feet started to hurt and so did my ankles. I guess I just have to get used to wearing heels.

 I'll definitely be bringing this beauty out more often (but more so when I do not have to do much walking haha)  The sole of the heels are padded which I'm sure w/o, it would have killed my feet a long time ago haha. Also the soles are handmade!

What are your favourite pair of comfy heels? Do share if you do! :) 

DRX Product Review

Hi guys sorry for the delay on the blogpost, I wanted to wait till my next appointment to get the price list of all the items before I blogged about them.

So, I recently went back for my 3rd consultation and was prescribed 3 new products to lighten my scars.Will be reviewing them separately together with my thoughts on my 3rd month journey.

DRX Clinic is located at,

302 Orchard Road, 16th Floor

Tong Building (next to Paragon Shopping Centre)

Singapore 238862

Outside Tong Building, you will be able to see an ice cream cart and an army of pigeons at the front. lol

On the ground floor of Tong Building, you will be able to spot a Rolex boutique.

To fix an appointment with them you can contact them at, 

Tel : (65) – 6733 1555

Fax (65) – 6733 2983

Mon to Fri : 10am to 8pm | Sat : 10am to 5pm

Closed on Sun & PH

There is a $50 consultation charge per visit. However, when mentioned a certain blogger name while booking an appointment, you will be able to waive off 1-3 times consultation chargers. I managed to waive off 3 consultation charges and saved $150! 

So let's move on to the review!

Pictures below will include a close up on the products and also the price of it.( Prices are inclusive of GST)

Foaming Cleanser, $42.80

If you have sensitive lips, you do have to be careful around your mouth area. My lips was kinda irritated by it.

Milk Cleanser, $48.15

I would recommend using an oil cleanser to deep cleanse your skin instead of using a milk cleanser. During the day, oil,dirt and make up gets clogged in your pores. Therefore using an oil cleanser will not only reach deeper into your pores but prevent clogged pores as well :)

Toner, $42.80

This toner acts as a double cleanse and also a gentle exfoliant. However I still need to use a separate scrub every week to thoroughly exfoliate my skin. 

Comedone Formula, $78.11

As you can seen I'm almost out of my CF. The colour of the product is actually yellowish in colour and it has a weird chinese herbal scent to it. I usually get blackheads around my nose and will monitor if there are any improvements.

Max C, $169.06

Woa, I did not know that this was so pricey till I looked up the pricing on it. I suppose if this helps in anti-aging and collagen production it is worth the splurge right? However, I will not really see the effectiveness of it till I'm older. Oh well, will continue to use it around my eye area as well to see if it helps with the appearance of fine lines.

Blemish Formula, $74.90

Some part of my skin dried out from this, however this really does the job. I'm only using this in the day now.

Acne Spot Lotion, $26.50

*HOLY GRAIL*!!!!!

If I do notice that a pimple is starting to develop, I'll use this and the next morning the pimple has either flattened or, it has started to dried out. This product really shortens the development process of pimples! For bigger pimples, usually it would take more than a week for it to recover but now, it only takes around 3 days! 

YAY!!!

Non-Tinted Sunscreen, $62.06

As mentioned in the video, the Non-Tinted Sunscreen is suited for sensitive skin as it is a physcial sunscreen. With the main ingredients consisting of Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide.

The cons of it would be, it is a thicker consistency and often leaves a white cast on the face. 

The other sunscreen available in the market is known as chemical sunscreen. It is usually colourless and odourless. However, chemical filters tend to be more irritating to the skin and some may cause skin allergies as well.

However there are many controversies about physical and chemical sunscreens, questioning if they actually do protect the skin against harmful rays or does it in fact worsen it.That, I will not touch on today's topic. But if you are interested to know more, feel free to google it :)

Anti-Blemish Mask, $59.92

For the price that I'm paying for, I guess I will not be repurchasing this mask as I do not feel that it does any additional improvements to my skin. 

My Final thoughts on the products compared to my previous skincare line, Dermalogica, at Aster Spring.

Pricing: Both skincare lines are priced around the same, however some DRX products are slightly cheaper.

Effectiveness: I've seen a difference in 2 weeks while previously my skin condition was not cured even while receiving treatment.

Professionalism: DRX Clinic has certified skin doctors with experiences and knowledge. However, Aster Spring only has beauty consultants and may not have received the relevant education  and when analysing my skin, they may give inaccurate information. ( As mentioned in my previous video, according to them I had sensitive skin)

I will continue to use DRX products and will update on my visits every month. However I'm not too sure if I have to visit Dr Angela in the long run as I feel that my skin has stabilized. Have booked an appointment next Monday for facial at DRX and I'm really excited to try it out! Will keep you guys posted as well :)

Thank you for reading! Till next time xoxo

DRX Clinic, 1st & 2nd month review

Hi guys, I have posted a video on my experience with DRX Clinic. ( Ps: I hate the thumbnails that Youtube randomly selects, they are always the unflattering ones :/ )

 DRX Clinic has been highly raved among bloggers and I finally caved in and made an appointment with my brother.

The follow up video will be posted sometime this week!

Have a great day ahead lovelies, xoxo