Review: Rire Lucent Star Cushion

How much do I love pretty packaging?

So much, that I bought a BB cushion just because it was pretty. Never mind if it has a dewy finish and I have oily skin. I just had to buy it. 😍

Rire Lucent Star Cushion is the prettiest BB cushion to sit in my vanity. The packaging has falling pink glitters and stars!

Since is quite bulky to carry around, I mainly stare and play with it at home. I wouldn't want the pretty case to get scratched in my makeup bag. It has a big mirror, and the cushion puff is easy to use and clean. I just use cleansing oil, and the residue comes off - good as new!

Once you've emptied the BB and tints that come with it, the product trays are actually detachable. I'm not sure if Rire sells refills, though. They should! It's a shame to not be able to reuse this pretty compact. I hope they come up with a matte one. 👍

The BB cushion contains the following key ingredients: 

• White lupine seed oil - Contains 40% protein to replenish the skin's moisture, keeping it soft and smooth 
• Hydrolyzed collagen - Restores elasticity to the skin for a plump complexion
• White peony flower extract - Has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties to keep the skin healthy

It comes in 2 shades: #21 and #23. I got #23 because the shade difference is just minimal. It's has a moisturizing formula that looks dewy upon application. However, this spells trouble for my oily skin. 😆 Application was a breeze using the puff it came with. It evened out the redness on my skin, and blurred my pores. The shade match was really nice. However, my skin oils up easily with this one - in just 2-3 hours I need to blot my face. I also get random itchy spots on my face when I use this, so I must be allergic to some of its ingredients. 😢

The lip and cheek colors come in pink and coral. The shades are really bright and youthful. The texture is a bit waxy, reminiscent of children's makeup. But it looks nice when worn sparingly on the cheeks. On the lips, this one goes on without much tugging, but it's not hydrating enough so by midday you will be in need of lip balm.

Swatches:

#23 cushion | pink | coral

I do not recommend this for oily skin. But if you have dry/normal skin that's not sensitive, you can give this beauty a try.

Price: P730 (currently on sale at Althea)

Love,
Helen

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Swatches: Clio Pro Eye Palette 01 Simply Pink

Because of the Enhanced Community Quarantine, I've been working from home for almost a month now. I love working from home, but I miss putting on makeup everyday. I think this is the longest time I've gone makeup free.

And so, I finally got the chance to play with some of my makeup palettes because apart from my day job and household chores, there's nothing much to do. 😂

First makeup palette I'm going to share with you is Clio Pro Eye Palette in 01 Simply Pink. Isn't it gorgeous? I got this from winning the flatlay contest at the SM K-Beauty Playground!

From left to right:

First hug, Letter me, Papi, Love jam, Serendipity

Love lies, Lucky you, Love maze, Time to love, One kiss

Source: clubclioofficialstore

This palette comes in different pink hues that look sweet and is perfect for everyday wear. The shades actually have that "bridal beauty" vibe. It's comprised of matte, glitter, pearl, and crystal glitter eyeshadows. This palette is very easy to wear as you can just use a single shade to enhance your eyes, same as the eye looks above. Tip: The glittery shades are best applied using fingers for minimal fallout.

Price: P1,750

Available at SM Beauty

Also available online at Shopee & Zalora

Love,
Helen

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Effective Pampaputi (A Bonne & Cathy Doll)

First of all, my skin is already fair to begin with.

But then again, I found some effective skin whitening products that has worked well for me. I've been using these for months already. This post is not for everyone. If you're not interested with skin whitening, feel free to skip this post. If you're interested, I'll share with you some of my favorite pampaputi products for the body. The three products featured are made in Thailand.

Disclaimer: This post is not sponsored. 😉

I bought a pack of A Bonne Spa Milk Salt from Watsons when I ran out of body scrub. I observed a lady looking at the body scrub shelf and picking this one up. Gumaya naman ako. I remember reading about this product in beauty forums ages ago, and people were raving about how effective it was.

I gave it a try when I went home that day and... I didn't like it! It was messy in a way because it's just mostly salt and whey particles and it didn't have a gel/cream base so it didn't go on smoothly even on my wet skin. And then I had a brilliant idea!

I used Cathy Doll Ready 2 White One Day Whitener as the gel base and added Spa Milk Salt to form a gritty paste. One beautiful attribute of the Spa Milk Salt is that it intensifies the scent of ANY shower gel/body wash I use with it. When used with Cathy Doll's Ready 2 White One Day Whitener, it intensifies the floral fragrance of my shower gel plus its own hint of creaminess (due to its milk content). My entire bathroom smells amazing every time I do this body scrub ritual. This effect is also evident on other mildly scented body wash, the Spa Milk Salt always intensifies the scent in a good way.

I remember reviewing this shower gel in 2016, and until one it's still one of my favorite shower gels as it is truly effective.

The last step to this body whitening ritual is using Cathy Doll Ready 2 White Whitener Body Lotion. The packaging is simple but it looks pretty. It has a strong, pleasant floral scent. As a whitening lotion, it works INSTANTLY. The texture is very light and is easy to rub on your skin, is easily absorbed, and does not leave white streaks. However, my body has always been dry as a desert, so it's not that moisturizing for me. I prefer this lotion for daytime use, while a richer body butter at night.

Before & After using A Bonne Spa Milk Salt + Cathy Doll Ready 2 White One Day Whitener + Cathy Doll Ready 2 White Whitener Body Lotion

Take note that I do not scrub my skin everyday. I do this 3-step ritual once a week. The body wash and lotion are safe to use everyday. 👍

Price:

A Bonne Spa Milk Salt (PHP 85)

Cathy Doll Ready 2 White One Day Whitener 450ml (PHP 349)

Cathy Doll Ready 2 White Whitener Body Lotion 50ml (PHP 199)/150ml (PHP 549)

Love,

Helen

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