Shu Uemura UV Under Base Mousse SPF30 PA+++ Samples Swatch

I finnaly received the Shu Uemura UV Under Base Mousse. If you read the post earlier about the Shu Uemura express makeover, you read about me complaining that the makeover make me look greyer.

I finally found the culprit. It's not the face powder, it's actually the base. It make sense since the product have pretty high SPF.

The sample is pretty generous. 30g each.

The product is in super light mousse form. I believe the sample I got is 'beige' version. There are also pink and BB beige. BB beige is the limited shade in Mika Ninagawa collection.

 

It's too early to write a review for this product. So I'm just gonna swatch it in this post.

Swatch w/o flash: I apply the base only at the left side. The white cast can be seen here.

It become more obvious with flash. So, basically, this product is not good if you're taking picture.

But the good thing is that, the area where the base applied look more even and smoother. I think I'm gonna reserved this as sunscreen for the day I'm playing volleyball.

First Impression: Stage Cosmetics Eye Liner in Teal Theater 07

• I can't remember the full price. Will update later. Discounted price, RM12.
• Packaging is decent. Typical pencil liner.
  
• Waxy consistency. A little hard. But works well with small stroke.
• Once set, it's waterproof and smudge proof. This liner survive thunderstorm!
• To smudge it, I need to rub really really hard. And it only smudge very lil
• Nice color variation.
  

• The shade leaning toward dark green than teal.
• Lovely green shade with silver sparkle.
  

Pretty eyeliner~

First Impression: Stage Cosmetics Photo Pro Foundation in 08 Take 07

• Full price RM 90. With current discounted price, RM12.
• Thumbs up for the packaging. I'm partial towards tube packaging like this one for foundation.
• Liquid consistency.
• Can be applied using finger or brush.
• Easy to apply and blend. There are no need to work it section.
• Set to subtle dewy finish.
• Looks good it picture.
• Build-able without feeling heavy.
• A little goes a long way.
  

• The shade 08 Take 07 is a little dark for my NC25 - 30 skintone. I'm leaning towards NC25 right now.
• It have pretty strong yellow undertone which is great for olive skintone.

[EDIT - look like I won't be needing another tube of this foundation as I just discovered that by mixing this goodness with Revlon Colorstay Foundation in Golden Beige, it matched my skin very well!]

First Impression: Stage Cosmetics Photo Pro Creme Camouflage in Ginger 07

• Full price is RM60 for 5g. Current discounted price is RM12.
• Packaging is made of plastic. Still look classy tho.
• Shade range is pretty limited. I think from NC/NW 15 to 30.
• Creamy texture easy to apply and blend.
• The concealer is non drying. Doesn't settle into fine line.
  
• Pigmented. Coverage build-able.
• Staying power, 3-4 hours. After that it starts to fade.
• Reapplication doesn't make it cakey.
• Can be applied using finger or brush.
  

• the shade Ginger is the darkest of all the cream concealer.
• Suit NC25 -30 skintone.
• Very yellow. suit skin with yellow or olive undertone.
• cover dark circle very well.
  

First Impression: Stage Cosmetics Wonderluxe Lipstick in Naughty Nude 01

• Full price if I'm not mistaken is RM40 or so. With current discount, RM12 per tube.
• Packaging - Full mark! It have luxury feel and I love how it click when I put back the cover/lid.
  

• The color is awesome. It's a perfect nude without looking like concealer.
• Yummy vanilla scent. I want to eat the lipstick. LOL
• It glide on easily.
• Satin matte finish.
• A bit drying.
• Staying power is average around 3 hours or so.
  

Fail attempt at sexy pouting lips. XD

First Impression: Stage Cosmetics Strip Show Nail Polish Remover

• Cute name. Really suit the brand image.
  
• Good price. RM18 for 190ml. With current discount, you can get this for RM8.
• To put into perspective. Elianto nail polish remover cost RM11 for 100ml while The Face Shop nail polish remover cost RM9.90 for 100ml.
• The packaging is simple and functional. The bottle opening is small enough to prevent wastage.
• It works great! The best nail polish remover I ever tried. You only need a little to remove the varnish.
• It have pleasant smell. No strong acetone scent.
• It's also gentle and non-drying. Awesome right!

Again, another highly recommended product from Stage Cosmetics.

First Impression: Stage Cosmetics Keep It Clean Brush Cleaner

Since it's "First Impression" post, I'm gonna keep it short. Well, why don't I do this in point form.

• Price - Very reasonable, RM25 for 190ml (w/o discount). The current promo is buy one free one.
  
• Packaging - Simple, no non-sense. Spray nozzle is a big plus.
• Spray nozzle deposit enough amount of product. It is easy to control too.
  
• It actually works really well cleaning my brushes in between usage. After use, my brush clean enough for the next use.
• My brushes feel softer after being cleaned using this baby.
• The best thing, this baby is Malaysian product, by Malaysian brand and made in Malaysia. Awesome!
  

I'm gonna take more time to properly test this product, that would take around 1 month. But so far so good. Those have access to Stage outlets, go and get it while the promotion last, which is until 15th April.

First Impression: Revlon Colorstay Foundation

Finally! A proper foundation. I'm lucky to purchase Revlon Colorstay Foundation in Golden Beige without going through spree and waiting forever for it to arrive. I got the foundation as preloved from hubby_enny at LYN. About >20% used. I got it for RM18, so no complain. Hehe.

So the one I got is in shade 300 Golden Beige, pretty close to my skintone. The shade does not available at local store. I wish it's a lil bit more yellow. I have very yellow undertone. I used it in my Cyndi Lauper inspired look. I'm totally in awe with the coverage. Applied heavily, it cover all my skin imperfection except for huge pores. Applied thinner, it cover almost all imperfection.

I'd done a simple test and it's confirmed that the formulation is oil-free. It applied matte, but at the end of the day, it look more dewy (because of my oily face). So, I think that's cool since most of the time I end up looking like frying pan. LOL

I'm gonna test this foundation a lil bit longer, to see if it will cause break out and stuffs.

p/s: I'm thinking of splurging on Konad Stamping Nail Art set, the budget would be lesser than RM100. Of course I have an excuse, it gonna be my birthday. LOL. After all, nail stuffs is not considered as makeup right. XD