Make Up And Hair (MUAH) - The Balm Sexy Mama
I don't know how you guys control a shiny face, but personally, aside from oil control films and mattifying toner that I'm using, I depend on my face powder. I know I've already said a million times that I don't wear foundation or even BB cream (but I'm gonna try that soon) daily. I hate suffocating my pores and I think using concealer is enough to even out my skin tone and lighten the eye area. For some occasions however... haha!
So, what's new in my makeup kit? A sexy mama!! :)
I bought it from Beauty Bar. You can visit their store at Trinoma or Greenbelt and you can also buy from their online site. It's a makeup heaven (and skin care too!) offering a huge number of cosmetics from local to international and well-known brands. The best thing about this shop... they have many organic/natural makeup and skin care products. Another feature is the Dashing Diva, a glam nail salon.
Remember my previous face powder? Actually, I was happy and satisfied. It worked and I loved the effect on my skin tone. This one from The Balm is more expensive. That's okay, because it's not a drugstore makeup brand right? Price is 775 php.
The Balm is an international makeup line having the philosophy of " beauty in 5 minutes". Their products are paraben-free!
The most noticeable thing about this brand is the packaging. Retro... vintage... very creative! I love it! Imagine naming a face powder as "Sexy Mama". Clever! HAHA!
I think this is their only face powder and it only comes in 1 shade. In fact, I'm not sure if the term "shade" is still applicable because it's translucent. *wink
It promises a shine-free, matte face. Perfect for girls with oil problem. *sigh
I'm not sure if you can see, but I noticed that the texture is very fine. Similar to cornstarch, maybe? Gladly, these tiny particles are not clogging my pores so far.
I know that showing the shade when applied is useless because again, its translucent. HAHA! Anyway, you know how I love sheer finish and light coverage when it comes to powders. :)
What to love about it:
- Packaging, it's magnetic by the way (It will look good in your makeup kit! HAHA!)
- Oil-control properties (Okay, let me clarify this... you need to retouch because it doesn't control the oil all-day. But it works for a few hours. Good enough for me.)
- Light and sheer (Feels like having a makeup-free face)
- Paraben free
- Doesn't clog pores
- Has mirror
I just hope that it:
- Comes with an applicator. (No sponge or brush)
- Cheaper
- Could easily be picked up (I have to really roll my brush over to pickup the product. I haven't tried using a sponge though.)
Overall, I think Sexy Mama is worth a try. I mean... it does everything in my face-powder-checklist. HAHA! Fighting an oily t-zone is really a challenge, but since this doesn't feel "heavy" when applied, retouching every after a few hours is okay. Your skin can still breathe and you won't have a scary, overly photoshopped face. :P
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