Beauty Product Reviews
Great Lightweight BB Cream!
I have to say that I am pleasantly surprised with this product so far! I was a little iffy about falling into the "BB cream hype" that's been going on lately, but I took a chance and purchased this BB cream earlier this week. I have a few acne scars and hyperpigmentation, but I don't like doing the whole "full coverage" routine everyday. With that said, this BB cream has been a great alternative for me!
First off, I love the way it feels on my skin. It's a very lightweight formula that absorbs into the skin very well - it doesn't even look like I'm wearing any foundation! Also, it's packed with Vitamin C and some other minerals, and it has an SPF of 15, which is pretty good I suppose (I use a light medical moisturizer underneath with an SPF of 40, so I'm not too concerned with the SPF value).
It definitely saves me time in the morning from doing a full coverage foundation routine, because honestly, I think that this BB cream provides a good amount of coverage as is. I guess I got lucky with the shade because it sounds like other people were having issues with the limited shades available.
As for any tips, I would suggest applying dots of the cream to your face and then using a foundation brush to spread it into your skin. I initially used my fingertips, but I noticed that it wastes a lot of product that way. From now on, this is going to be my go-to tinted moisturizer! Definitely worth a shot for anyone who wants even toned skin and good coverage! :D
Highly underrated!
I first came across this perfume about a year ago at Macy's and I've been restocking on it ever since! I really love the feminine scent of this perfume - I think the mixture of the floral and vanilla scents is what does it for me. Plus, I like the simple and elegant shape of the bottle. The name "Hanae Mori" sounds very pretty as well. :]
If you're looking for something sweet and girly, but not too strong, this is a lovely perfume to try! Seriously, at least take a whiff of it the next time you're at Macy's or Nordstrom. Personally, I don't like to smell like everyone else, so it's probably a good thing that this perfume is somewhat underrated and no one really uses it much. :p But it's definitely NOT because of the scent! I think people just prefer to get the more popular brands, lol.
Highly recommend!
I absolutely love the scent! This was one of my first perfumes and I remember restocking on it whenever I ran low. It has a feminine, floral scent that's perfect for any occasion - work, school, night out, whatever! I even got a few compliments on it.
Another great thing about this perfume is that the scent lasts a long time! So you don't have to worry too much about re-applying it during the day - although you'll probably want to purchase the mini-size bottle and apply it on-the-go because of the amazing scent! :p