Base Makeup - Foundation Swatches & Lemmings

I have to admit, I'm obsessed with flawless skin and I'm always on the lookout for products that would help me look less ruddy and more polised.

Today is a showcase of the foundations that I own and a short introduction on them. Not a lot and I'm still a long way from building a foundation bible.

I do hope that this can help those who are trying to buy foundations with absolutely nothing to rely on, except for online swatches for comparison.

This idea came about when I realized that there were very little cross foundation swatches to be found on the WWW. Maybe my search parameters wasn't good enough, I don't know.

Anyway, I decided to pull out all the foundations that I currently own and swatch them. For the benefit of others, who like me, don't have the luxury of testing out products in person.

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Lunsol Water Cream Foundation in YO02:
You can read my review on this foundation here.

RMK Liquid Foundation in 101:
I bought this out of impulse when it first re-launched in Singapore. Frankly speaking, I didn't quite use this foundation due to the heavy yellow undertone. Moreover, the coverage was not enough to cover old and blemished skin like mine.

Paul & Joe Liquid Foundation in 010:
The first Japanese foundation that I bought. The color is a tad too light for me but the undertone was perfect. The only drawback is that, it doesn't really provide the coverage that I need.

IPSA Pure Protect Foundation in 100:
You can read my review on this foundation in my last post here.

DiorSkin Nude Liquid Foundation in 020:
What can I say? My perfect HG foundation. Gives the best finishes. You can read about my review here.

NARS Sheer Glow Foundation in Deauville:
One of the latest addition to my makeup collection. Color is a tad light for me but once it oxidizes, it's a perfect finish. You can read about my review here.

As for my lemmings:

Burberry Sheer Luminous Fluid Foundation in Trench 4
Armani Luminouse Silk Foundation in 4
Laura Mercier Moisturizing Foundation in Sunny Beige
NARS Sheer Glow Foundation in Santa Fe
Chantecaille Future Skin Foundation in Chamomile
Chanel Pro Lumiere Foundation in Clair-Cameo


A good resource is the Foundation Matrix on Temptalia. Go take a look if you're interested.

Spotlight/ Makeup: Estee Lauder - Turbolash

Got the Estee Mailer and Cozycot Email on this supposedly revolutionary mascara. This little self-powered vibrating mascara encapsulates all a girl wants in her Mascara. Volume, length, curl and separation.

Whoa, from the flash, I cant help but feel amazed by what I saw. There is a demostration of the Turbolash at Orchard Paragon Lobby between 6 - 19 Feb 2009.

Retails at S$50.00, which is comparable to Estee's other makeup range but too steep for someone like me who dont apply makeup most of the time.

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* Picture source from Cozycot Mailer*

Review/ Skincare: Estee Lauder - Idealist Pore Minimising Skin Refiner

Item Name: Estee Lauder - Idealist Pore Minimising Skin Refiner

Size: 30ml / 50ml / 100ml

Retail Price: NA

Available at: Isetan and all good dept stores

* Picture source from Estee Lauder Website*

Bought the sampler coffret set that comes with a moisturizer and eye cream.

I was tempted into buying as I wanted to find a solution to my gaping pores. A testament to my ignorant adolescent years.

My skin never quite reacte well with european skincare products but as the sampler set was really a steal, I decided to get it anyway.

First time usage was expected, my skin did not react well to it. Probably due to the silicone elements, and it sat in my cosmetics box for almost a year before it saw daylight again, during spring cleaning 2009. I decided to give it a try again and this time round, there was no violet reaction from my skin. Hmmm, maybe my skin is really turning for the better.

This product has a smoothing effect that made my pores look smaller and my face feel smooth to touch.. I've loving it.. My only grouse is the price..