Hey dolls,
This post is a part of series of posts that I am going to be doing for the next couple of weeks. If you follow my blog, you know that I have already written about some of the Korean skin care products (road brand) that I am eagerly recommending you guys to try out.
Well, this time around, I am listing the Korean road brand "face makeup" products that I am obsess about. Just so you know, I have tried these products for a long time and have actually repurchased them at least twice.
Holika Holika Face 2 Change Liquid Roller BB Cream
It is a roller type B.B cream that creates a perfect coverage with advanced application. This B.B. cream claims to create a flawless, luminous skin with colors that matches different skin tone. It comes in three shades - #21, #23, and #25. I have a typical Southeast Asian complexion and skin tone (which is a thud darker than Korean complexion) and I always find it hard to find B.B creams that won't make me look like a walking ghost. Most of the Korean B.B creams available in the market tend to look grayish or ashy on my skin. However, this is the only one I found so far that suits my skin tone better. I wear the shade 25 Sand Beige. It tends to look a bit lighter at first but it blends with my natural skin a few minutes after application. This also has the highest coverage among all B.B creams I have tried ever. It is really rare to find a B.B cream with a good coverage and this does the job of covering my blemishes and hyper pigmentation. The roller sponge applicator makes it so easy to apply as well. Finally, the dewy luminous glow it gives to my skin is just an added bonus.
Holika Holika Face 2 Change Smoothing Primer
Etude House Face Designing V-line Slim Maker
Contouring/shading is one of the latest fads in makeup these days and almost all higher end brands have released their own contour kit. If you are looking for a cheaper alternative to Makeup Forever's Pro Sculpting Duo, this one from Etude House is a great deal. It comes in two shades- #1 Sun Gold+Wood Brown and #2 Sun Pink+Cherry Brown. The first one is perfect for warmer skin tone and the second one is for cooler skin tone. What I love the most about this product is it does the job of subtle contouring and highlighting and it is perfect for beginners to play around with. In fact, it was my first contour product when I was just starting out with contouring.
The Face Shop Translucent Powder
The Face Shop Lovely Me:Ex BB Pact
A couple of months ago, I discovered this yellow powder while I was on a hunt for a local dupe of the Anastasia Beverly Hills Banana Powder. This is not like your ordinary powder pact, the shade is yellow so it gives you that Kim Kardashian kind of inner glow. I recommend applying this only on the the center of your face (see the yellow shade on the photo above). However, be warned that it is a bit powdery and contains talc so it is not perfect for photo shoots with flash since it will leave a white/yellow cast.
If you want to have a budge-proof makeup, I strongly suggest this makeup fixer from Etude House. It is perfect for summer because it helps protect your makeup from melting, soothes your skin with its Aloe Vera components, and moisturizes your skin without leaving a sticky feeling.
Tip: You can also use this to moisten your foundation brush before application so it helps the foundation glide better to your skin. Spritz some on your eyeshadow brush and dab it on your sparkly eyeshadows, it will help hold the glitters in place and give it a foiled look.
These are just a few of the Korean makeup products I highly recommend you try. I will be posting my recommendation on Korean lips and eye makeup soon.
Always remember that everyday is a day to doll up.
Gelie (Jelai) xoxo
