Review: Krave HD Triplex Advanced Mineral Foundation

Every time I browse through Krave's Facebook page, I can't help but notice how customers express their satisfaction with Krave's products. Seeing positive feedback from a lot of people made me curious about how mineral makeup would benefit me. And so I got Krave's HD Triplex Advanced Mineral Foundation with Licorice Root and Japanese Green Tea. Phew! That was long!

Provides up to 90% in covering up blemishes while deeply repairing & enhancing the skin color. This contains Licorice root extract that has Glabridin & Glabrene that are incredible skin whitening agents. These are helpful in decreasing melanin and re-balancing the dermal cell & is a potent anti-oxidant which appears to be as powerful as natural Vitamin E. Combining it with Japanese Green tea’s catechin polyphenols & EGCG, another powerful anti-oxidant that helps to alleviate skin inflammation & reduces the production of acne.

Price and Packaging: A 6g worth of product is not bad for 499php. It looks small but it is tightly packed. Also, a little goes a long way that's why this will last for a quite a long time. The new packaging has its good and bad points.

The product is dispensed through a foam applicator. Good points: There's no need for a brush or separate applicator hence, application time may be shortened. The mirror at the top of the cap is a plus! Bad points: Using foam in applying foundation is unhygienic especially when doing retouches at the middle of the day as it can pick up and accumulate the dirt from your face. Also, some of the product may be put to waste because the foam absorbs it when used for application. I use my Beauty Cosmetics flat top kabuki brush in applying this foundation.

Coverage: I could attest to the product's claim of providing up to 90% coverage of acne blemishes and skin imperfections. Now that I am suffering from a mild breakout, I need a makeup base that could cover up my blemishes. The product I transferred in the cap (see picture below) is enough to provide a heavy coverage. Yes, that little amount is enough for my entire face. 

Look how a tiny amount covered a big area of my hand.

Now, brace yourselves ladies as I'll be showing you a closeup photo of my not so flawless cheek. I told you, I am suffering from an acne breakout of which reason I am still uncertain. My pimples were not completely covered but they're hardly noticeable from afar. Even my mole is slightly concealed. For a powder foundation, the coverage is really amazing. 

Ready for foundation day? 

                           

Shades: There are five different shades to choose from - Macchiato, Cafe Melange, French Latte, Hazelnut and Banoffee. I got Hazelnut, the second to the darkest shade, which is still a bit light on my morena skin tone. 

Photo taken from Krave's FB page 

Formulation: The product claims to have whitening, anti-aging and pore refining capabilities. It is really more than just makeup. I think a week's usage is not enough to notice any dramatic skin improvements. The  whitening agents in Licorice extract is combined with Japanese Green Tea which is a powerful skin oxidant. 

Lasting power: Under a hot weather, the foundation can last up to 8 hours with minimal fading. It stayed longer than my San San Matte Finish Liquid Foundation. Applying Krave's Oil Eliminator and Skin Hydrator is a great help in prolonging the lasting power. 

Hello ma! 

Thoughts: Coverage and lasting power are two things I like most about the product. I have not experienced the skin care benefits of the product because I stopped after a week's usage. Aside from the shade being lighter than my skin tone, I think I am allergic with mineral makeup. Not just with the product but mineral makeup in general. Anyway, I gave it to my mom. It is a perfect match to her skin tone. She didn't experience any allergic reactions from the product as well. 

Rating: 

8/10

Happy 5th Year, Project Vanity!

Last Saturday, Liz Lanuzo celebrated the 5th anniversary of her beauty blog, Project Vanity. It was an afternoon of beauty talk, inspiration, learning, socialization and well-groomed brows. The event was held at Beauty Bar, Bonifacio High Street, The Fort. 

The event was co-sponsored by Fairydrops, K-Palette, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf and Beauty Bar.

CBTL uses their Single Serve Beverage System in making their drinks. 

The funny and adorable Karrots of Live Love Loz hosted the event. She and her blond hair is so pretty!

Liz demonstrated a quick and high-impact makeup for everyday look. Of course, she used makeup products from Fairydrops and K-Palette. During the demonstration, Liz willingly spill out her tips and tricks in makeup application. From foundation to mascara application. You know what's one important thing I learned during the demonstration? Dab not swipe! Liz was able to stress out the importance of applying makeup in a dabbing motion. After the demo, there was Ask Liz, live! Everyone could ask question and Liz with all her knowledge about makeup answered all of them.

Nelly See of Pinkbox, the person Liz looks up to, was there to share how she's able to find fulfillment and success in her business. It was very inspirational! I will always remember how she said that the only thing that  is limiting ourselves from doing what we want is our minds. 

CBTL had a veranda and a nice view of The Fort. It is where I met new people, beautiful people!

Mariana of The Beauty Bee, Kring, Kim of Kimpossibly Gorgeous, Eula of Eula Sleeps and Khristine of Musings of an OC Mom.

With fellow beauty bloggers - Kim, Mhisha, Yette and me

Meet Kring, Chicadora partner and my date for the day.

We tried milk tea from Dakasi upon leaving The Fort because Kring got a GC from the event. 

Happy 5th year, Project Vanity! You are truly a big help and inspiration to the local beauty blogging community. More years to come!

Review: K-Palette Real Lasting Eyeliner + Wingtip Tutorial

If you were to ask me what my favorite makeup product is, eyeliner would be the answer. Next to brow products and lipsticks, of course. The power of eyeliner in transforming one's look is definitely remarkable. I have confidence that eyeliner users would easily agree with me on this. It can define, accentuate or even change the shape of one's eyes. No need for plastic surgery, eh?

 

K-Palette Real Lasting Eyeliner is one of the top three selling eyeliners in Japan. It is slowly becoming a favorite among the local beauty blogging community as well. The moment I tried it, I knew instantly what made it so famous. Read on and find out why!

 

Packaging and Price: Do not be misled by the simple, straight to the point and pen-like packaging of this eyeliner. Its superb performance makes up for its boring packaging. I find the eyeliner a bit expensive at 895php.

Micro-fiber fine brush tip: Its micro-fiber fine brush tip does provide superb control and ease in drawing. My shaky hands and poor eyesight could attest to that! I was not comfortable with liquid eyeliners before because I find them difficult to use. I thought achieving that precise wing tip required so much skill, I was wrong. Its fine tip makes eye-lining as easy as 1-2-3. 

Staying powder: Eyeliners do not stand a chance of staying the whole day on me because I often rub my eyes. Well, not with K-Palette. It lasts the whole day on me, without smudging, smearing or even fading. And yes, I still rub my eyes often. What I like about the eyeliner is even if it has a wonderful staying power, I could erase it with just soap and water unlike gel or pencil eyeliners which often requires makeup removers in order to be completely erased.

Wingtip tutorial: Here's a wingtip photo tutorial for you. This is how I achieve a sexy wingtip. Let the photo  do the talking! Failing on your first few attempts is normal. Getting the hang of eye lining requires effort and practice.

Makeup looks using the product:

Straight wingtip

Curved wingtip

What I like:

• Lasts up to twelve hours or even more!
• Can be easily removed with soap and water
• Sweat-proof ad smudge-proof
• Micro-fiber tip makes eye lining very easy

What I don't like:

• Expensive

Rating:

10/10

The raves about this eyeliner are truly well-deserved. It really has a superb quality. If you are looking for an eyeliner that could last the entire day but do not like the hassle of erasing it before bedtime, then this one is for you!

Where to get: 895php at K-Palette, Beauty Bar Stores

*Thanks to Ms. Shen who gave this to me along with other makeup goodies! Checkout my post here.

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Haul: Krave Minerale Cosmeceuticals

I'm sure you've all heard about Krave's First Anniversary and Product Launch which was held last January. Read about it here if you haven't. During the event, they unveiled a whole new face of the brand - improved packaging, better formulation and new products.

As much as I want to try everything from their makeup and skincare line, I only have to choose a few to make up for the 1000php worth of GC I got during the event. I've been itching to try their Oil Eliminator & Skin Hydrator with Pearl Powder because of all the good reviews it's getting. I believe Oil Eliminator HD with Superfruit (520php) is the upgraded version of the latter.

Aside from the Oil Hydrator, Krave is also famous for its mineral foundation. Whenever I visit Krave's Facebook Page, I cannot fail to notice how users of their foundation rave about the benefits of their mineral foundation. Hence, my second pick was HD Triplex Foundation (499php).

The formulation of products is not the only thing that has been upgraded, the packaging has improved as well. The older products of Krave are housed in plastic jars with sticker labels which I find a bit tacky. The new packaging looks way better, sophisticated, as I would describe it. The new packaging also makes it more travel friendly. A two thumbs up for Krave! Separate reviews will follow in a few weeks! 

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Haul: It's raining makeup!

Tao po, tao po! Nandiyan po ba si Iya Boto? May package po kayo! 

I know you are all familiar with the feeling of excitement whenever a courier guy comes knocking at your door. It only means one thing, a package awaiting to be opened! Even if most of the time you already know what's inside, the rush of excitement to rip open the package will always be there. You know what I mean!

For several days, packages came knocking at my door. And you know what's the best thing about the makeup/beauty the products that I received? I all got them for free! I won three consecutive giveaways  - Beauty by the Dozen Giveaway by fellow bloggers from Beauty Bloggers United, Dainty MD's Holiday Makeup and Nailart Contest  (view my entry) and lastly, Poptastic Giveaway by Kai, April and Aila.

I luckily bagged the first prize from the Poptastic Giveaway sponsored by Jewel POP! Cosmetics, a mineral makeup line. I got a foundation, 2 blushers, 2 lipbalms, concealer and a fluffy powder brush.

These are the things that I got from Dainty MD. More makeup and other beauty items! I am especially pleased with the scented BK nail polishes. They really smell nice!

My to review list is constantly growing! But I am by no way complaining. I am really grateful for all of these things. Thanks to a lucky streak and of course, to the giveaway hosts. To those who think that they don't have any luck in joining giveaways, don't lose hope! Just join and click away! There will come a time when you'll see your name on that rafflecaptor app. Believe me, there will.

Have a good night!