Makeup Forever Mat Velvet + Foundation Review

        

   
     I have a combo skin but much more on the oilier side and this foundation is always on the top list of best foundations for oily skin so I said to myself I cant miss this one I must try this  & Its finally here!!! yey! haha... oh cant wait to share my experience so here it is.

Price: P 2,700

Location bought: Makeup Forever Boutique Greenbelt 2

Claim 

       

The Mat Velvet + foundation conceals skin imperfections, evens out the complexion and matifies with a non-oily powdery finish. The result is flawless and lasts for hours long. Its smooth, fluid texture is very stable, water-resistant and long-lasting. While it has a good coverage, it is also easy to apply. The end result can befitted to your needs. Applied lightly, Mat.

* I bought two shades mainly because the first sales assistant fail to asses my skin tone correctly uhg! but its fine I can use both colors I have the talent of versatility & creativeness LOL

* Left side is the shade #45 which is the darker one and on the right side is shade #30 which is two shades lighter? Im not sure but its way lighter than #45. Since I cant refund my makeup anymore I just bought a new one, the second sales assistant recommend me to get the #30 so even if its way lighter than my skin tone I can mix both to get a close match to my shade so that #45 wont be wasted but it's still way better if i really had my shade boohoo oh well, all I can do as of now is work with what I have.

Texture & Appearance                          

Its thick and full, easy to blend

Coverage                       

The coverage is superb! in just one layer and I'm in full coverage I might say I was really amazed and surprised what this baby can do, best applied with flat top brush.

Staying Power                           

 It does last longer as they claim can withstand a substantial heat and sweat

Pros

• Matte

• Full Coverage

• Neutralizes Redness

• Oil free

• Water Resistant

• Flawless & smooth

• Ideal even for combination skin

• Easy to Apply

Cons

• Expensive

- Can’t think of any other cons than this 

Overall Verdict

Rate: 9/10                    
           

        I can't say this is my HG foundation because I haven't tried a multitude yet... but as of now this is definitely on the top of my list I was really blown away by the result  and I had lots of compliment on how my face brighten and looks fresh, the staying power is also amazing.             
          

        When I hit my 20's my skin type suddenly changes from oily to combination skin and its hard for me to find the right foundation that can withstand my oiliness but at the same time wont dry me out and I found this foundation that really suit my needs.            

     A two thumbs up, I highly recommend this to all the ladies out there who are having combination skin, that suffer from finding the right foundation for their needs. Try this out & maybe you'll fall in love also the way I did. Definitely worth investing just be careful try not to pick the wrong shade Its kinda hard to match ones color with this foundation. 

                                                                                                                                        

Cinema Secret Face Primer Review

Claim

• Fills fine lines and wrinkles
• Creates smooth surface for foundation
• Prevents collagen breakdown

PROFILE

Since its release, Ultimate Foundation Primer has become one of Cinema Secrets' most popular products. Medical-grade silicone is fortified with antioxidants, vitamins A and E, and skin-enriching green tea and grapeseed extracts to create a weightless, oil-free, non-drying primer. Just a touch fills in fine lines and wrinkles, prevents collagen breakdown, and creates a silky smooth finish for flawless foundation application.

Texture & Appearance

           Gel type & clear

Pros

• Matte
• Makes a flawless application
• Lots of product for a primer
• Creates smooth canvas
• Vitamine Infuse

Cons

• Doesn't fill in the pores well
• Tends to cake if layered
• Taking a bit long to dry
• Promotes Oiliness

Overall Verdict 

Rate: 4/10

     

        Not that great filler as they claim and plus it can't controls oil nor holds makeup that long perhaps it is good for dry to normal skin... is it just me or all their products are only good for dry to normal skin, I think so because one of their main reason on creating this brand is to help people with burnt skin or burn survivors, do I sound bitter? haha I really do want to love their products but it really doesn't work on me, oh well we do have different skin conditions this might not work for me and maybe will work for others, so still glad I tried ;)

P.S Will update on the prices of all the product I already reviewed 

Cinema Secret Eye Primer Review

Claim

        

• * Neutralizes eyelid for vibrant eyeshadow color
• * Prevents creases

PROFILE

A must-have for wearers of eyeshadow! Just a touch creates a neutral surface for more vibrant eyeshadow color and extended wear--even on the darkest skintones or oil-prone skin. Prevent creases in fine-line areas and get the same color on skin that shows in the container.

Texture & Appearance

      Runny and dries fast, flesh tone in color which i think is the reason for neutralizing dark upper eyelid

Pros

•     Anti crease
•     It does Makes the eyeshadow more vibrant
•     Neutralizes dark upper eyelid

    

Cons

•      Doesn't last long for oily skin

Overall Verdict  

Rate: 5/5

       True to its claim makes the eyeshadow looks vibrant but after a few hours it creases already, so this primer for me is just average not that amazing. Still on the hunt for the best eye primer that could last longer & probably can stand oily skin, sweat & heat... I am hearing a lot of great reviews form Urban Decay and Etude house eye primer will purchase soon to see if its true. 

Cinema Secret Makeup Haul plus Review

About

Maurice Stein is a well renewed Academy ward winning (planet of apes 1969) makeup artist.He has worked on over 200 films and television shows and has more than 4,000 commercials to his credit.

Stein was the first makeup artist inducted to the California Cosmetology Association Hall of Fame and is included in the National Cosmetology Association Hall of Renown.

In 1984, when he retired as a professional makeup artist in the entertainment industry to found a small cosmetics and special effects supply in Burbank, Maurice's Cinema Secrets became an instant hit among makeup artists, studios, and many of "Hollywood's most expensive faces." The family-run business outgrew its location within three years and moved to the current building on Riverside Drive.

Maurice also formulated his own line of cosmetics to satisfy the special needs of the entertainment business and advance standards for clinical applications in the medical industry. He regularly volunteers to help cancer patients and burn survivors use makeup to minimize the appearance of scars and discoloration.

Through the American Cancer Society and through the assisted help of the National Cosmetology Association, Stein became one of the first make-up professionals to provide his corrective makeup techniques and educational services to the national Look Good, Feel Better Program.            



A Thorough review of listed CS products that i’ve been using and testing for 3 months now

Following products are:

1. CS Cream Foundation palette

2. CS Face Primer

3. CS Eye Primer

4. CS Finishing powder

Spell H-O-U-R-D-I-N-G, haha  i do bought a lot of their products...

     I decided to buy CS makeup mostly because of great reviews, i don’t buy any makeup without checking it’s reviews first, to avoid wasting money although its on the expensive side … lets see for ourselves if its worth the bucks! fingers cross hehe.Without any further a do her it is.

CS  Foundation Palette 
1st Review

Claim

Ultimate Foundation Palette

   Cinema Secrets was the first to develop a foundation palette for the professional makeup artist. It's great for correcting unwanted undertones, highlighting, shading, contouring, adjusting foundation color, and creating custom blends for hard-to-match skintones. Ours is portable and compact, great for travel--especially if you expect to tan on vacation.

   Since its debut, our top-quality makeup has not only gained recognition from professional makeup artists and the performers who wear it, but also has set the standard for clinical applications in the medical field, salons, and spas. The creamy formula applies like a second skin yet provides full coverage to diminish skin discolorations, birthmarks, burn scars, even large body tattoos! All Ultimate Foundations are free of mineral oil, lanolin, and petroleum products. High pigmentation is the key to coverage, and durable high-quality ingredients make this cosmetic last up to 12 hours, even in humid climates (it's completely waterproof!). Soft, natural matte finish spreads farther than most other foundations and will not cake or crease.

• Contains NO mineral oil or lanolin
• Features the most highly pigmented components
• Waterproof and long-lasting
• Not tested on animals
• Five hues in the same tonal range

Container: Clear UV PVC plastic with snap-shut hinged top. Labeled with ingredients, colors, and batch number.

Sizes: One size with five compartments, .125 ounce (3.5 grams) each.

Application: Apply with non-latex sponge or brush. (Avoid cross-contamination: Never use fingers to apply cosmetics; use a CS palette and spatula to mix.) For sheerer application, dampen sponge/brush with CS Moisture Spray.

                                                                   Purchased the Kit # 3

 It has 4 range of medium to light colors, Im # 302 -65A for reference.

Texture & appearance

   Its a cream foundation that is matte on application but has a dewy fresh appearance that won't look overly  made up or cakey. Very Blendable.

Coverage

   The coverage is sensational no need for concealers, hides pimple (of course there's still visible bumps), evens out skin tone & hides pigmentation however on very dark pigmented spot it requires more application but for those who don’t have these, its a hassle free all in one application and did i mention it registered sooo good on camera SLR, iPhones, androids, digicam etc. Some colors can also be used to contour and highlight.

Staying power

           Fairly good it holds up at about 3hours and then I get oily afterwards but nothing like a grease ball just dewy by the way I have combo skin however for very oily skin dewy will be greasy so if you will use this as the main foundation I suggest before purchasing read reviews first or better swatch it on your skin to see if it suit your skin type.

                                                

Cinema Secret Foundation 

Over all Verdict

Pros

• Medium to Full coverage
• Has a fresh, dewy look without the greasiness
• Registers really good on camera & video
• Multitasker
• Doesn't cake
• Lightweight feel
• Looks natural

Cons

• Expensive
• Don’t last too long on very oily skin 
• Not so water resistant

Overall Verdict

Rate: 7/10

        Honestly a bit disappointed that it doesn't last long for oily skin however I will still give it a rate 7 out of 10 because I just so loOove! the blooming effect that it gives, its like your glowing from within, on and off cam & it does not look you have tons of makeup on, plus the versatility of the palette and the coverage wow, I will still repurchase It could have many use. For me It's worth a try.

       

First Time to Speak...

Indeed, well as a quiet person like myself, I cant agree more, there's a lot of  thought that I can't usually convey which i really really wanted to share or tell but I cant just put my mouth to open and talk!, being like that is such a pain!, let me tell you why, I think this will take a bit long but will try my best to be straight forward and make this short so it wont be boring haha oh! and please bare with me, I'm really not a good story teller nor a proficient writer, hell I cant even manage my thoughts very well hahah but lets give it a shot, here it goes.

Before I just live in my own world cant start a proper conversation with other people,cant express myself scared of strangers, aloof, snob and just cant have any new friends unless they will be the first to approach me, I am such a very timid and shy person before which started when I was a child till my adolescent life, so shy that even saying I Love you to my parents in person is very hard for me to do thus creating a lot of misunderstanding and regretful fights, even simple things like complimenting others because they'r wearing nice clothes and cool makeup, is also not easy for me to do... making me like a creepy witch cursing somebody because im staring while whispering my thoughts to my self, imagine how scary was that hahaha... 

kidding aside its a serious matter of not expressing once self , you will miss a lot of great opportunities, miss chances, miss to express how much you love your family and friends until its too late & miss half of your life just for the reason of  being afraid and shy.

That's my life before, but not anymore, thank God he made me realize how important is speaking up and connecting to others, connecting to the world.

You will only live once, thats for sure, there will be no second chances so I dont let that shyness and being afraid stop me anymore from doing and saying things I wanted to say. So I muster all my courage open my mouth and talk .

This blog will also help me start my new journey ... 

LET THAT LOUD MIND BE HEARD

P.S  great tips

"Trust in God with all thine heart and lean not unto thine own understanding" 

and you will never go wrong and be most confident...