Oct Empties

Bath Product:

Happy Bath Mineral Spa Essence

Skincare Products:

IOPE Bio Intensive Essence

First Aid Beauty Eye Duty

SNP Bird's Nest Aqua Eye Patch

Have been using IOPE Bio Intensive Essence for a couple of years. Instead of using toner in the morning, I use that to put in extra hydration for my skin before makeup. Have tried other brands but still find this the most effective. 

SNP Bird's Nest Aqua Eye Patch is my first eye patch tried. They are quick fixes for de-puffing eyes in the morning. I use them when my eyes feel tired in the morning and I just pop two on while brushing my teeth and then after 5 mins, I feel the eye area is hydrated and not as tired. I got this from Kmall24.com at a special offer. Don't seem to find this anymore but have switched to other brands.

Got Happy Bath Mineral Spa Essence  as a gift-with-purchase when I got the IOPE Bio Intensive Essence a while back. This is a very good shower gel. I like the scent and the pump for easy dispensing. Will definitely go back to get more.

Makeup:

Chosungah 22 R4 C& T Blend Fresh Mix

Chosungah 22 24H Ray Beam Cream

Covergirl So Lashy Mascara

Loreal Voluminous Mascara

Finished two of my holy grail products from Chosungah 22. The 24H Ray Beam Cream is the only cream highlighter I use these days. This little tub last me more than 2 years and trust me, you only need a tiny dot to give your cheeks a beautiful and natural glow. C&T Blend Fresh Mix is my all-time-favorite makeup base. You can use this as a foundation but when I need extra coverage, I often apply a cushion foundation on top. 

Still committed to use face sheet masks at least 4 times a week. With the drier and colder weather approaching, I feel like using more hydrating sheet masks at nights is a must. I haven't switched up to new face sheet masks. I like to buy in bulk and use them all up before switching things up.

Candles:

Bath and Body Works Sweater Weather & Honey Tangerine

I like to switch candles up and I am just finishing up my summer-scented ones. Honey Tangerine is one of my favorite summer candles. Sweater Weather is a nice transition from summer to fall. The scent is not too overpowering. I am not a big fan of Bath and Body Works fall candles, like the popular Leaves and Pumpkin-scented ones as I find them too strong.

COSRX Clear Fit Blemish Cushion

Yes, I have bought another cushion foundation. I have only tried COSRX pimple patches in the past and am super impressed with how this popular Korean skin care brand performs. When they released this new Clear Fit Blemish Cushion, I knew I had to get this.

I have been having hormonal break-outs lately and I want a foundation to act both as a coverage and healing product. This new cushion foundation claims to have trouble care and soothing essence to treat sensitive skin. 

This comes in 2 shades: #21 and #23 and I picked the #23 which is a warmer beige than the two.

This shade #23 is a bit leaning towards more beige. Unlike other cushion foundation, this one has a matte finish. So if you are looking for that dewiness look, this one won't be the one for you.

I have one other cushion foundation to compare this to, it is my new holy grail: Troiareuke A+. Both foundations have skin care properties which can calm sensitive, acne-prone skin.

Left: Troiareuke A+

Right: Cosrx Clear Fit

Cosrx

Troiareuke A+

In terms of shade, COSRX is darker than the Troiareuke A+. With the same amount applied on my arm to cover the mole, COSRX has significantly better coverage. With that said, only small amount of COSRX should be applied by lightly padding on face, rather than your usual application of cushion foundation. If applied too much, it does look cakey and very unnatural on skin. 

COSRX Clear Fit Blemish cushion has a more matte finish and I don't need to apply powder to control the oiliness in my skin. The coverage is very impressive but have to be careful when applied to have a more natural finish. For the price comparison, COSRX is much more affordable than the Troiareuke. Both don't come with refills. As for skin care properties, I like the Troiareuke more. It is more like a skin care product with a bit of coverage. It doesn't feel like wearing makeup at all. COSRX has more coverage and is more suitable if you need it and don't want to apply a whole lot of concealer to cover up your blemishes.

Overall, I quite enjoy the new COSRX Clear Fit Blemish cushion and it is a very nice and more affordable alternative to Troiareuke. Have you tried this new cushion from COSRX?

Sulwhasoo Perfecting Cushion

I love using cushion foundation as I find it most natural and still gives enough coverage. I prefer Asian brands, especially Korean brands as I love the dewy effect. Throughout the summer, I tend to stay away as with the humid weather, I don't want my skin to feel extra oily. But now fall is here and weather is cooling down, I switch back to cushion.

Sulwhasoo Perfecting Cushion

This is my latest purchase. I have been wanting to try this luxurious Korean brand for a while. They have released a new version.

This one comes with a beautiful makeup pouch. 

Shade No. 23

Compared to other Korean cushion foundation, this shade is a bit lighter.

Even though all three shades look very similar in the pan, Sulwhasoo is significantly lighter swatched. However, it does oxidize a bit on my skin after a while after application so I am ok with that.(for reference, I am a MAC NC30)

In terms of coverage, Sulwhasoo and Iope are very similar. Out of the three, Hera is a light to medium coverage and gives my skin the most dewiness effect. With that said, I would use Hera mostly in the cooler months. This new version of Sulwhasoo claims to have more skin care properties but since I have only been using it for a couple of weeks, I haven't seen any difference yet. Sulwhasoo also is the most expensive. (I got mine from Kmall24.com at a special discount price last month). All three come with refills. I will do a more in-depth review of the three at a later time so stay tuned for it.

Are you a BB cushion foundation fan? What is your current favorite?

Sothys Paris Fall-Winter Makeup Collection

Even though we were spoiled by the unexpected warm(and even hot weather) the past week, October rolled around and fall is fast-approaching. I love to wear brighter shades for the summer and fall is the season I like to switch things up a bit.

Sothys Paris is a brand I have been introduced to recently. I have tried their lipsticks and cream blush and quite fascinated by the sleek packaging. 

Left: 320 rouge des Arts

Right: 310 rose Lepic

First up is their Velvet Effect Lipstick *.These lipsticks are very pigmented and have a velvety, matte finish. Even though I am not a big fan of matte lipstick as they tend to dry out my lips, these are not overly-drying. The pigmentation is awesome and just one swipe and  you get the shades shown in the picture above. As they are matte, they are quite long-lasting. I like to apply them full-on then after they are completely dried off, apply a light lip-gloss on top(as I can't stand my lips being dry). 

310 rose Lepic

320 rouge de Arts

310 Rose is a beautiful mauve shade which is perfect for every day.  At first glance at rouge de Arts, it looks a bit intimidating. But when it is applied, it is just gorgeous. It has a slight orange/coral tint to it, making this a perfect fall shade.

Cream blush

shade:30 voile de rose

This cream blush* is a cream formula which transforms into a powder for a healthy glow. It has a velvety texture with a satiny finish. What I love about this blush is very buildable. The shade is quite intense so I apply it little by little. I use my finger to dab on enough product on my cheeks and then use a damp beauty blender to blend it out. It gives a very soft natural finish which I adore.

I have a love-hate relationship with cream blush. I have tried a handful of other brands and they tend to dry out quite fast once they are opened. I will have to see how this one is. I will try my best to keep the lid tightly secured and see if this would help its longevity.

I am very impressed by Sothys Paris. Both the lipsticks and cream blush are of  high quality. They are on the pricier side though but you pay for the quality. Sothys Paris can be found in institute and spas throughout Canada. You can also call toll-free number 1-800-361-3004 to find a location near you.

What fall makeup trend are you most excited about?

* PR products are sent for review

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