WINNER: Blog Anniversary Give-Away

Hullo hullo HULLO!

First of all, allow me to thank ALL of you,
who supported my

Blog Anniversary Give-Away

in one way or another.

By participating...
By Re-Tweeting it...
Spreading word about it...
Dropping by to have a peek...

Really...
In ANY way or form,

^_^ THANK YOU ^_^

Without further ado...

WINNER:

Sadia Chowdhury

Note: Sadia, Please contact me at suelynn76(at)hotmail.com!

[CLOSED] Blog Anniversary Give-Away

Hi my lovelies,

My Blog turns 1.25 years (as in 15 months) old this month
from the day of my first Blog Post last year
on Saturday 24 July 2010!

Thus, I'm organising a mini-GiveAway to celebrate this *ahem* momentous occasion ^_^

I was about to do an epic ramble
"thank-you-for-your-support-met-so-many-new-blogger-pals-shout-outs-the-list-goes-on".

However, I'm realistic enough to know
most of you would jump to the Give-Away part,
totally ignoring it ^_~

I'll just save my gushing for another day <3

Blog Anniversary Give-Away Teaser ^_^

A sneak peak to my Blog Anniversary GiveAway prizes ^_^

Check back on Halloween <3

Thanks for reading!

From UK With Love...Part Deux...

Holla chicas!

Sorry for being MIA for ages,

but if you've been following me on Twitter... *heaves a huge sigh*

I'm currently going through a skin crisis!

Thus, I've not been really up to beauty blogging T_T


HOWEVER, these shiny fings just make me smile every time I look at 'em ^_^

Not to mention, they, sitting prettily around my NECK,
distract me from scrutinising my spotty FACE! :/

And I present to you,
Collective Loot from none other than Yasumi, AGAIN!

Since my first purchase
(read about it HERE - "From UK With Love"),
I've purchased several other pieces.

Also, since then,
she has created a BLOG and an ONLINE SHOP dedicated to these shiny fings.

Drop by and feast your eyes...
You might just find something which catches your eye O_o and heart <3

Behold! My Latest Purchases!

Review: Suqqu Blend Color Eyeshadow EX-04 Toukaede (Fall 2011)

Another Suqqu?
Yeap - so I got another Suqqu.
For one thing, I was rather disappointed with 03 Matsukasa
(*waves to Reene - the taupe (upper left colour) doesn't really agree with my warm undertones :/ *).

Also, I'd only seen ONE rather blurry swatch of Toukaede at that point of time,
and considering the astronomical $$$ to be plonked down, I preferred to wait ^_^

Gosh - the wait was so worth it for I Absolutely ADORE This Palette!

EX-04 Toukaede,

How Do I Love Thee? Let Me Count The Ways <3

Review: Lunasol Three Dimensional Eyes Fall 2011 (01 Neutral Beige & 02 Soft Beige)

If you are a long time follower of my Blog (well, a little more than a year)
and my YouTube channel,
you might have noticed a Lunasol "drought"...~_^


Nope! I've NOT been holding out on you!

The fact of the matter is,
since Star Shower Eyes Fall 2009,
I pretty much stopped Lunasol-hauling.
*hums (...I've Lost That -Lunasol- Lovin' Feeling...*)

(...final haulage being Nature Color Eyes Spring & Summer 2010...)
(...Oh! And the solitary Ocean Scene Summer 2011 in EX-01 Shelly Ocean...)

I still like Lunasol's offerings in terms of Colour-Combinations,
with the EXCEPTION of Ocean Scene Spring 2011:
~ seriously, must there be a BLUE in EVERY . SINGLE . PALETTE ?!?!

Texture-wise, in MY opinion anyway,
with each subsequent collection since Star Shower Eyes Fall 2009,
...shimmer particles grew larger...and lArGeR...and LARGER...
...resulting in increasingly gritty gRiTty GRITTY eyeshadows...

Thus, it's no surprise I boycotted...erm...I mean forwent :P
3 whole collections, which is incredibly out of my character ^_~

~ Star Shower Eyes Fall 2009

~ Aurorized Eyes Fall 2010

~ Ocean Scene Eyes Spring 2011

HOWEVER, Three-Dimensional Eyes Fall 2011 
TOTALLY rekindled my LOVE for Lunasol! ~(^_^)~

Review: Suqqu Blend Color Eyeshadow 07 Komorebi (Fall 2011)

Suqqu?
A Suqqu?
A Suqqu Blend Color Eyeshadow?
Why NOW?

In all honesty, I've been wanting to try a Suqqu Blend Color Eyeshadow for ages. AGES!

However, the only online shop (which I trust) which carries Suqqu products...

Well, let's just say, I'm not ready to pay THEIR prices
when I know perfectly well what the ACTUAL retail price is in Japan...

And when the retail price is ASTRONOMICAL as it is...O_o

Also, the Suqqu Blend Color Eyeshadows were not calling to me,
UNTIL I saw 07 Komorebi Fall 2011!
Yes, light lime-ish green eyeshadows do that to me ^_~

There I was, squirming away, lemming, stalking the online shop, sighing... *vicious cycle*

Lamenting away I know nobody in Japan to Custom Purchase ("CP") 07 Komorebi for me...

And then, et voile! Olivia introduced her friend to me:
Ritsue ( Contact: ritsue.kasai[@]gmail[.]com )
(Remove brackets)

Ritsue offered to CP 07 Komorebi [and for good measure, 03 Matsukasa as well ;)]
at a minimal service fee!

Review: Coffret D'or Fast Beauty Foundation UV BB Cream SPF33 PA++

My apologies if the title of this Blog Post is rather misleading...

I've decided to INCORPORATE the Swatches & Review of the
Coffret D'or Fast Beauty Foundation UV BB Cream SPF33 PA++

INTO the following {{ Updated & would constantly be updated, so bookmark it }} Post:

BB Creams for Darker Skin with Yellow Undertones

Reviews & Swatches

(click HERE)

The reasons being:

~ googlers' ease in locating the Short Reviews and the Swatches of the BB creams I recommend for darker skin with yellow undertones,

~ centralised comparisons between the recommended BB creams.

Products - Left to Right:

[1] Coffret D'or Fast Beauty Foundation UV BB Cream #02 Natural Tone SPF33 PA++

[2] Coffret D'or Fast Beauty Foundation UV BB Cream #03 Healthy Tone SPF33 PA++

Review: Chanel Topkapi Eyeshadow Quad and Chanel U.S. vs Chanel International Eyeshadow Quads

Thanks to my honey bunny Jolyn,
I managed to get my grubby paws on...

...*hold your breath*...

...*drumroll,please*...

TADAAA!

I present to you...

...the Chanel Byzance Topkapi Eyeshadow Quad!

I know, I know...

You've probably read a million, if not a gazillion, reviews on this gorgeous eyeshadow quad already ~_^


And I totally agree with Temptalia's take on it (CLICK for comprehensive Review and Swatches).


Thus, instead of torturing you with yet ANOTHER review...

Allow me to expound on the differences between:
~ Chanel Eyeshadow Quads manufactured for the U.S. ("Chanel U.S.")
   and
~ Chanel Eyeshadow Quads manufactured for pretty much the rest of the world ("Chanel Int.")

Haul: More Coffret D'or 3D Glossy Eyes!

Ohhhh...Is it any wonder that after declaring my LOVE <3
for the Coffret D'or 3D Glossy Eyes in 02 Feminie Brown in a previous review,
I . Just . Had . To...
get more?

And yes - I got 3 more!!! ^_^

Full Review is HERE, which includes 02 Feminine Brown :)

Awww...One Big Happy Family <3

Review: Jill Stuart Mix Blush Compact #15 Sweet Lock Limited Edition

"Limited Edition" - Jill Stuart ("JS") limited edition items are highly sought after.
Fortunately for me (and my wallet!),
I'm a fan of their Mix Compact Blushes only ^_^

JS Fall 2011 offers the Mix Blush Compact in #15 Sweet Lock
(also the oddest Mix Blush Compact name todate...Hmmm...

Anyway, THIS is one of the items, Limited Edition or not,
after clicking the irrevocable CheckOut button,
I knew I would either go "AWEsome" or "GRUEsome"
only when it arrives +_+
*so I twiddled my thumbs and waited*

Goes unsaid that JS LE items  has little extra details to draw you in...

Filigree detailing on the box...

Filigree detailing on the casing and brush...

I love JS Mix Blush Compacts' formulation;

(soft,  silky smooth, barely any shimmer if any,

gives the most natural glow I've seen in powder blushes

- it's almost difficult to believe it's "powder" blush).

Review: Esprique Blend Dimensional Eyes (Deep), Esprique Blend Dimensional Eyes (Shiny), Coffret D'or 3D Glossy Eyes, Esprique Melt Fix Cheek

Just a "MINI" COLLECTIVE haul..."MINI", well, compared to previous collective hauls... O_o
Since I've been focussing A LOT more on bases lately...

ALSO, I'm saving up for 3 RATHER pricey ($$$ *kaching*) eyeshadow palettes...

Care to make a guess as to what they are? ^_~

The Perils of Social Media

Hi everyone,

This is a quickie blogpost I threw together
because after reading the article Paris tweeted (below),
and it struck home, BIG TIME O_o

I've always been teased as being too archaic and paranoid about
how LITTLE I choose to disclose about my private life online.

This may not go down well with some of my social media connections,
but I literally cringe at certain TMI statuses/tweets/etc.

I kid you not when I say thanks to an obsessive FourSquare-r,
I know where he banks
where he breakfasts every morning
where  he refuels his car every week...

I kid you not when I say I would never hire a certain person because she
GRAPHICALLY bitches about her work in Twitter
bashes her co-workers abilities (or lack of thereof)
shops while on medical leave...

I kid you not when I say I'm able to track a couple's fight
which began in the A.M.
and subsequently ended by the P.M.
via no less than 25 FaceBook status changes, each!

ALSO, I kid you not when I say I DON'T even need to stalk them
to know this much about their lifes!

EVERYTHING was deduced via their social media presence.

Freaky, right? +_+

READ ON!

Review: Urban Decay 15th Anniversary Eyeshadow Palette - Photo-Heavy!

Before you ask, I got this thru SgDrugStore ^_^

Worth . EVERY . Single . Penny .

Serious. Dead Serious.

If you could only choose TWO items from the whole Urban Decay ("UD") line,
definitely get this and the infamous Naked palette ("Naked")!

Before I get into the nitty gritty of UD's 15th Anniversary Eyeshadow Palette ("15th"),
allow me clarify.

For I was pretty gungho in Twitter and a previous post...
preaching about my restraint on point makeup in recent months...
being on a base/BB cream frenzy and haven't been purchasing much eye makeup lately...
the latest being the Lunasol Summer 2011 EX-01 Shelly Ocean some time back...

And THEN, *badaboom badabang* - Out comes the OMG-UD 15th!

Yes, I grabbed it.
To reward myself over past few months' restraint on point makeup.
"I NEED NO JUSTIFICATION."

 ^_^
However, IF YOU do need to justify this purchase,
allow me to list them out for you.

Just because I'm incredibly loveable <3 HA!


PRICE POINT

Unlike past UD palettes (PRIOR to the Naked) which don't offer full-sized eyeshadows,

the 15th, just like Naked , you're getting a big bang for your buck.

Make that a GINORMOUS bang for your buck.

The Math: 15 full-sized eyeshadows x USD17 = USD255. You're paying USD55.

In other words, 15 NEW (and only in this kit) full-sized eyeshadows, each retailing for $17,
that’s USD255 worth of eyeshadows for USD55!

Capiche?

I ALREADY OWN A GAZILLION UD PALETTES

SELL THEM ALL! *kidding kidding* ^_~

Currently, I only own Naked.

Prior to that, I've purchased and sold in my BlogSale:

- WallPaper Shadow Box

   (meh -  I loved Asphyxia & Last Call, though)
- Deluxe Shadow Box

   (incredible texture and pay-off; but too colourful for my taste)
- Get Baked Palette

   (love it, but very similar to Naked)

As for those huge Box of Shadows, I don't like them at all +_+

...the inconvenient size...

...too much unnecessary, if childish, packaging...LED lights?!?!?

...overlaps in shades...

...uber chunky glittery shadows shoved down your throat...

*ahem Uzi, Midnight Cowboy, Maui Wowie, Polyester Bride, etc*...

The 15th palette's most "glittery" shades (Midnight Rodeo & Midnight 15)
are NOWHERE as chunky as the above mentioned disasters...

Also, there's a perfect balance of neutrals and brights, darks and lights,

and I can see myself getting a lot of use out of it! <3


PACKAGING

Awesome...

Awesomeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee...

Awesomeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee...

Especially if you love UD lippies packaging! ^_^

LIMITED EDITION ('NUFF SAID, YO) 
~ ~ ~


PICS! PICS! PICS!

This is gonna sound like a luxury watch (?) advertorial

Sorry - Can't help gushing +_+

-----------------------------------------

...Opulent, Sleek, Luxe Faceted Jewel “UD” On The Cover...

Review: LUVIEW Crystal Mineral Pact

The LUVIEW Story...
I've been exposed to numerous Korean brands unheard of
prior to being sponsored by Korea Cosmetics...
...Nude Cosmetics ... EverMiracle ... and many more to come...

Today, after reviewing the Crystal Cover BB Cream, another LUVIEW product...
 

 

CRYSTAL MINERAL PACT ("CRYSTAL PACT)"

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:

- Skin Type: 
   ~ Normal
- Formula: 
   ~ Pressed powder
- Coverage: 
   ~ 4 out of 5 (According to LUVIEW's ratings)
- Functions:
   ~ UV Protection

   ~ Mineral-Enriched

- Product Description:

Inspired by crystal minerals, It keeps skin flawless and radiant hour after hour    ~ Jewelry formula
      Jewelry formula measurably reduce redness and keeps skin radiant
   ~ Ultra-fine satin powder glides on silky smooth, stays on comfortably, without feeling dry
   ~ Optimizes skin's varying tones to create a more even appearance.
      Buildable coverage lasts for hours, yet feels like nothing at all. Controls shine. In a ready-to-go, ready-
      to-perfect compact.
- Usage:
   ~ Take appropriate volume on the puff to apply it tenderly with light "pounding" (LUVIEW's word - not
      mine :p)

Note:

This is a VERY difficult product to review. Not because I cannot form an opinion on it,

but because, cliched as it may sound, one man's meat is another man's poison.

How much you love this HIGHLY DEPENDS on how you want your face to look after base application.

I, for one, love a glowy, natural finish to my skin.

I am extremely turned-off by super-matte finishes.

I mean, let's face it - no normal person's skin is COMPLETELY matte,

and in Malaysia's climate, IMPOSSIBLE, not to mention freaky-looking.

Thanks, Lina! <3

Thanks, Lina! <3

No-Frills Skin Care Routine for Mature Acne-Prone Skin

I've received quite a few queries about my skincare,

especially about why my face is up to 2 shades LIGHTER than my neck.

And the specific question is, "What WHITENING product are you using?"

Review: EverMiracle EM Mask Sheet Whitening Essence

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:

- Functions:
  Active Ingredients:
   ~ Vitamin C, tocopheryl acetate and green tea extract:
       protects and keeps the skin healthy
   ~ Collagen
      replaces rough and dry skin with elastic and transparent skin
   ~ Phytoncide and EM oil
      makes lively and healthy skin through refreshment of nature

Review: LUVIEW Crystal Cover BB Cream

The LUVIEW Story...
I've been exposed to numerous Korean brands unheard of
prior to being sponsored by Korea Cosmetics...
...Nude Cosmetics ... EverMiracle ... and many more to come...

Today, an introduction to LUVIEW:

 

CRYSTAL COVER BB CREAM ("CRYSTAL BB)"

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:

- Skin Type: 
   ~ All skin types 
- Formula: 
   ~ Cream
- Coverage: 
   ~ 4 out of 5 (According to LUVIEW's ratings)
- Functions:
   ~ Natural Coverage
   ~ Whitening (Certified by KFDA)
   ~ UV Protection
   ~ Wrinkle Improvement
   ~ Mineral-Enriched

- Product Description:

Soothing and natural-looking coverage for all skin imperfection, including Surgical and acne scars, birthmarks, sun spots and varicose veins with triple function of wrinkle improvement, whitening and SPF 30   ~ Natural and flawless, full coverage
      This BB cream provides customized coverage, from sheer to moderate with a matte finish.
   ~ Radiant and soothing effect
      The jewelry ingredients keeps skin velvety, radiant and translucent while 11 botanical tea ingredients
       provide soothing effect.
   ~ Cell rejuvenation
      Swiss almond, centella, aloe etc. helps cell rejuvenation with moisture supply
   ~ Wrinkle improvement
      Whitening and UV protection : KFDA certified
- Usage:
   ~ At the final stage of the skin care, take appropriate volume and apply for light pounding. Sun block
      maintenance base and foundation are not required to use separately. 

Review: Skin79 BB Cream (Diamond The Prestige, Diamond Absolute Total, Super VIP Gold Label, Hot Pink Triple Function)

Holla! I'm BACK ^_^
And thank you so much for your support during my June turmoil <3

[  Apologies if this post sounds a little...loopy...disjointed...
   Got a little rusty during the break...  ]

Anyway, I haven't been hauling much apart from a Lunasol palette, several Real Techniques brushes and some random doo-dats:

HOWEVER, I've went a "little" BB cream crazy.
Specifically, a KOREAN BB cream frenzy because much as I love my BB Creams for Darker Skin,
most of them are of Japan origin.
And considering Korea is BB cream's "stronghold",
I really wanted to find one which doesn't make me look white/pink/gray!

Watch out for more Korean BB cream reviews later because I found some HITS! <3 *finally-it's hightime!*

So...
I got a whole bunch of Skin79 BB Creams (or "Beblesh Balms" - odd name - typo? ^_~)
(Left to Right - Clickable Links:)
~ Diamond Collection The Prestige Beblesh Balm SPF25 Pa++
~ Diamond Collection The Absolute Total BB Cream Bb Cream SPF37 Pa+++
~ VIP Gold Label Collection Super Beblesh Balm  SPF25 Pa++
~ Hot Pink Super Beblesh Balm Triple Function SPF25 Pa++

And if you look up the BB creams I chose to review in the chart below,
you'd notice that NONE of these offer "Coverage" as one of my "Skin's Needs".

NOT that I DON'T need coverage (believe me when I tell you I NEED it!),
but prior experience with Korean BB creams (Missha, SkinFood, Etude House, The Face Shop, the list goes onnnnnnnn...)
has taught me most BB creams touting great coverage are thick, pasty and incredibly difficult to blend/work with.

Review: Hada Labo BB Moist Emulsion SPF50 PA+++ and Hada Labo BB Moist Cream SPF32 PA+++

My apologies if the title of this Blog Post is rather misleading...

I've decided to INCORPORATE the Swatches & Reviews of
~ Hada Labo BB Moist Emulsion SPF 50 PA+++, and
~ Hada Labo BB Moist Cream SPF 32 PA+++

INTO the following {{ Updated & would constantly be updated, so bookmark it }} Post:

BB Creams for Darker Skin with Yellow Undertones

Reviews & Swatches

(click HERE)

The reasons being:

~ googlers' ease in locating the Short Reviews and the Swatches of the BB creams I recommend for darker skin with yellow undertones,

~ centralised comparisons between the recommended BB creams.

Products - Left to Right:

[1] Hada Labo BB Moist Emulsion in #1 Natural Beige SPF50 PA+++

[2] Hada Labo BB Moist Emulsion in #2 Natural Ochre SPF50 PA+++

[3] Hada Labo BB Moist Cream in #1 Natural Beige SPF 32 PA+++

[4] Hada Labo BB Moist Cream in #2 Natural Ochre SPF 32 PA+++

Review: Innisfree Green Tea Seed Serum

If you've read my Korean Haul Post, it's blatantly obvious that I went there with 2 (beauty-related) specific brands in mind:
- Innisfree
- Laneige
- other bits & bobs if I had the time.

And I DID pretty well, actually ^_^
Managed to purchase almost every Innisfree item I was lemming for...
EXCEPT the Innisfree Green Tea BB Cream in shade #2 T_T
Nevermind that...

Let us dwell more on one of Innisfree's BestSelling Items:

"Green Tea Seed Serum"

Image from www.innisfree.co.kr

Review: Dior Addict & Chanel Rouge Coco Shine Lipsticks

My apologies to those whom I promised a review for these lippies :(

Apparently, Blogger disapproves of my long rambly review and chose to eat up the 99% completed-draft just before publishing,
then spit it back out unceremoniously in gibberish =_=

I attempted regurgitating the review - I REALLY tried!
However, my irritation and resentment totally thwarted my efforts...  

Anyway, to cut though the chase, 
like most people who compared these 2 formulations, 
I prefer Dior Addict over Chanel Rouge Coco Shine.  

And for once, a SUPER CONCISE EXPRESS review comparing the 2 Titans of this season's lipsticks!

Vanessa for Chanel to the Left                                               Kate for Dior to the Right

Review: Nude Cosmetics Signature Cream Blush Duo (01 Pink & Orange) and Signature Pressed Blush Duo (01 Coral & Brown)

To find out more about Nude Cosmetic ("NudeCos"), click HERE - Nude Cosmetic - An Introduction

To read my reviews on other NudeCos products:

[1] Skin Radiance 3 In 1 Multi BB Cream

[2] Skin Radiance Powder Pact

[3] Perfect Foaming Make-Up Cleansing Oil

PACKAGING

The packaging of NudeCos' point-makeup line, "NudeCos Signature",

seems to be a significant departure from its base-makeup line,

and the rest of its other products for that matter.

If anything, the whole design concept is exceptionally...mature.

None of the cutesy, princessy frills ala Baviphat and Etude house...

nor the zen-like minimalist lines of Innisfree and Laneige.

What we have here is an elegant, metallic burgundy compact embossed with gold sakuras/cherry blossoms

- an article women in their 30s and beyond would't feel embarassed to whip out for touch-ups.

From UK With Love...

A short commemorative post about my First...Ever...Purchase of Hand-Made jewelry...online...
For real - my FIRST EVER! ^_^

And to think that it all started with Japan's earthquake in March...

Yasumi of "Worship at the House of Blues" threw herself into making and selling shiny "fings" to raise funds for the cause...
And succeed she did - raised quite a bit of moolah for Japan!

I wanted to support the cause because I know it's VERY close to her heart,
and knowing her impeccable taste and standards,
I knew her pieces would not fall far from perfection...

Thus I purchased the Swarovski heart pendants along with the "Rights of Admission Reserved: A NeckLace"...
(Note: When she says "Swarovski", she means "Swarovski...
Extremely specific about the specifications of each piece so you know exactly what you're paying for )

Soon after, she dedicated a blog to her "fings": The WorshipBlues Emporium,
...which I stalk obsessively...
...for she makes a VERY limited quantity of each piece....
...and she loves posting new items when I'm asleep...T_T

When a piece is gone, it's gone...Forever...

The eagle landed last week...
And WAS . I . PLEASED!

[Top: Japan Donation Drive Pieces]                    [Bottom: "Right of Admission Reserved: A Necklace"]

[CLOSED] GiveAway: 6,000 YouTube Subscribers and 450 Blog Followers

Hiya,

Thank you for dropping by.

Well, 6,1XX...And to think that I was literally whooping with joy when I hit 150 when I first started!
6K is rather overwhelming...In a good way, of course ^_^

I hope everybody will support my magazine-sharing transition in FaceBook.
As my subscriber count increases and YouTube's stand on published materials remains iffy, I think it's better to be safe than sorry...
I would literally cry my eyes out if my earlier videos were deleted T_T

However, I do harbour ambitions of making live videos...So... *fingers crossed* ^_~

In the meantime, after the previous Give-Away at 3,030 subscribers,
it's time again to give back to everybody whose supported me from Day One *hugs & kisses*

I appreciate EACH and EVERYONE!
My subcriber count increases at a snail's pace, but on the bright side, I could actually keep track of my "regulars", so to speak.

Again, THANK YOU!

BB Creams for Darker Skin / Yellow Skin - Reviews and Swatches

Note:
This Post has been and will be constantly undated with new 'finds' ^_^
(Update 4 June 2011: Added Hada Labo BB Moist Cream SPF32 PA+++ and Hada Labo BB Moist Emulsion SPF50 PA+++)
(Update 4 September 2011: Added  Coffret D'or Fast Beauty Foundation UV BB Cream SPF33 PA++)


Apologies for these HUGE-ass pictures,
but I really wanted to share my finds after COUNTLESS (well...actually...more than 30 FAILS
- I gave up swatching after THIS Blog Post:

"  BB Cream/Blemish Balm Swatches - All 16 of Them  "

It's depressing, you know... :(

And thanks to Yasumi, I finally found several BB creams which match my NC25-30 skin with YELLOW undertones!
{Note:
My face is closer to NC25; neck NC30.
And with my super short hair, base matching is HELL! =_=}
{Note 2: You can mix your BB cream with a yellow-toned liquid foundation (I just think this defeats the whole purpose of a BB cream) or set with a yellow-toned powder (I just don't like to ;))}

Oh joy! ^_^
No more disappointing sighs looking myself at the mirror...
Lamenting away how GRAY or PINK my face is...

By the way, the Missha Perfect Cover BB Cream #23 does absolutely NOTHING for me.
The colour depth is OK, but I look sallow... ~_~

And I have this pet peeve that many people rave and rave about Missha Perfect Cover BB Cream...
Try other brands - you'll be surprised at how superior some OTHER brands are...

{Note 3: If your skin's undertone is PINK, these BB creams may turn you ORANGE, so...you've been warned ;))

*Drumroll, please - The Line Up*

Products - Left to Right:

[1] Ishizawa Nanoce BB Moist Cream in #2 Healthy Ochre 

~  (Apparently it's the No. 1 best-selling BB in Japan)
[2] SANA Quzulan Gelo Liquid BB Essence SPF29 PA++ in #1 

[3] Holika Holika Aqua Petit Jelly BB SPF20 PA++ in #2 Natural[4] Cyber Colors Duo White Essence BB Cream SPF25 PA++ 

~ (Cyber Colors is a Korean brand available in Sasa)
[5] Maybelline Clear Smooth Minerals BB Cream SPF26 PA++ in #2 Natural 

~ (Odd that its packaging is different from the original #1, which doesn't match me anyway)

Products - Left to Right:

[1] Hada Labo BB Moist Emulsion in #1 Natural Beige SPF50 PA+++

[2] Hada Labo BB Moist Emulsion in #2 Natural Ochre SPF50 PA+++

[3] Hada Labo BB Moist Cream in #1 Natural Beige SPF 32 PA+++

[4] Hada Labo BB Moist Cream in #2 Natural Ochre SPF 32 PA+++

Products - Left to Right:

[1] Coffret D'or Fast Beauty Foundation UV BB Cream #02 Natural Tone SPF33 PA++

[2] Coffret D'or Fast Beauty Foundation UV BB Cream #03 Healthy Tone SPF33 PA++

SWATCHES :

Swatches - Left to Right:

[1] (I forget - obviously a TOTAL FAILURE ~_~)

[2] Ishizawa Nanoce BB Moist Cream in #2 Healthy Ochre
[3] SANA Quzulan Gelo Liquid BB Essence SPF29 PA++ in #1
[4] SANA Quzulan Gelo Liquid BB Essence SPF29 PA++ in #2
[5] Holika Holika Aqua Petit Jelly BB SPF20 PA++ in #2 Natural
[6] Cyber Colors Duo White Essence BB Cream SPF25 PA++
[7] Maybelline Clear Smooth Minerals BB Cream SPF26 PA++ in #2 Natural

Swatches - Left to Right:

[1] Ishizawa Nanoce BB Moist Cream in #2 Healthy Ochre

[2] Hada Labo BB Moist Emulsion in #1 Natural Beige SPF50 PA+++

[3] Hada Labo BB Moist Emulsion in #2 Natural Ochre SPF50 PA+++

[4] Hada Labo BB Moist Cream in #1 Natural Beige SPF 32 PA+++

[5] Hada Labo BB Moist Cream in #2 Natural Ochre SPF 32 PA+++

  
Swatches - Left to Right:

[1] Ishizawa Nanoce BB Moist Cream in #2 Healthy Ochre

[2] Coffret D'or Fast Beauty Foundation UV BB Cream #02 Natural Tone SPF33 PA++

[3] Coffret D'or Fast Beauty Foundation UV BB Cream #03 Healthy Tone SPF33 PA++

 

SHORT REVIEWS :

 

	SHADE/ COLOUR MATCH (All are pre-dominantly yellow-undertoned ❤)	TEXTURE	COVERAGE	FINISH	OIL-CONTROL (With Setting Powder)	SCENT	SPF
Ishizawa Nanoce BB Moist Cream	#2 Healthy Ochre Very yellow. I have to be a little careful about looking sallow.	A lightweight cream Not too thick, not too runny.	Almost Medium Easily buildable	Satin/Semi-matte	A little drying for me, so my skin compensates by secreting more oil that usual MAY look blotchy if I don't moisturise well before hand!	Herbal ❤	Not stated Just says "UV protection"
SANA Quzulan Gelo Liquid BB Essence	#1 Also predominantly yellow, but with slight beigey hue. Oh, and it oxidises.	Similar to lighter liquid foundations And I can tell from the slip that it has a fair bit of silicones :(	Almost Medium Easily buildable	Satin	❤ Just right I just get glow-ier as the day goes by ^_^	Barely noticeable	SPF29 PA++
Cyber Colors Duo White Essence BB Cream	Only 1 Shade Available Predominantly yellow, with a hint of peach. Thus it has a slight brightening effect ❤	Lightweight lotion ❤	Almost Medium Easily buildable	Glowy ❤	❤ Just right I just get glow-ier as the day goes by ^_^	A light floral scent	SPF25 PA++
Holika Holika Aqua Petit Jelly BB	#2 Natural Yellow, but with slight beigey hue. A little too light for me, but I mix it with moisturiser, so it still works :D	SUPER lightweight gello!	Light because I usually do a moisturiser mix and it's sheered out.	Dewy due to the moisturiser mix	I don't use this neat, but oil-control isn't too great. Probably due to the moisturiser I mix it with.	ACK! STRONGLY-SCENTED! Artificial fruit and it takes a lonnnnng time to wear off T_T	SPF20 PA++
Maybelline Clear Smooth Minerals BB Cream	#2 Natural Almost perfect.	Very fluid	VERY light-weight.	Dewy due to the moisturiser mix	I don't use this neat, and  oil-control isn't too great. Probably due to the moisturiser I mix it with.	Barely noticeable	SPF26 PA++
Hada Labo BB Moist Emulsion	A mixture of #1 Natural Beige & #2 Natural  Ochre to match my NC25 face and  NC30 neck (ratio differs)	Featherlight ❤ Think SUPER runny, watery, Asian shake-up sunscreens!	Sheer to light-medium Easily buildable ❤ Considering its feather-light texture, the coverage is deceptively good.	Glowy ❤	❤ Just right I just get glow-ier as the day goes by ^_^	Barely noticeable	SPF50 PA+++
Hada Labo BB Moist Cream	A mixture of #1 Natural Beige & #2 Natural  Ochre to match my NC25 face #2 Natural  Ochre is a perfect Match for my NC30 neck.	A VERY light gel consistency. Similar to Make Up For Ever Face & Body ❤	Light to light-medium Easily buildable ❤ Considering its feather-light texture, the coverage is deceptively good.	Glowy ❤	❤ Just right I just get glow-ier as the day goes by ^_^	Barely noticeable	SPF32 PA+++
Coffret D'or Fast Beauty Foundation UV BB Cream	A mixture of #02 Natural Tone & #03 Healthy Tone to match my NC25 face #03 Healthy Tone is a tad dark for my NC30 neck. Note: It oxidises a little. Thus, I have to compensate by mixing it a tad lighter.	Similar to a light liquid foundations. And I can tell from the slip that it has a fair bit of silicones :( However, I really LOVE the cooling sensation during application ❤	Light to light-medium Easily buildable ❤	Satin-matte upon application. Glowly after settling in.	❤ Just right I just get glow-ier as the day goes by ^_^	None	SPF33 PA++