Products I Love (Everyday make-up)

For my past few posts, I've been teaching you guys some beauty tips and tricks. So today, let's get personal with some of my own holy grail products that I currently own! I'll even teach you how I use it, and what I love about it. These products are what I use everyday without fail. So I won't be including products like eyeliner, because I don't wear eyeliner everyday. Therefore, the products that I'll be introducing today are absolutely essential if I want to step out of the house looking presentable haha!

A disclaimer before we start, I have included links as to where you can get them online. The prices stated are according to these websites, which are cheaper than getting it in stores (e.g. Sephora). From what I know, these websites are credible as many have purchased from them before. If you are still unsure, you may read their FAQs and do some research of your own. However, do note that the beauty bunny will not be liable for any lost/missing products! :-)

Now that we've got that out of the way, let's get started!

1. Averine's Satin Smooth Foundation 

Where to get this? All Aster Spring/Leonard Drake outlets (Online link here)

How much? USD $41 (Online) SGD $68 (In-store)

I love this foundation because it doesn't break me out since I do have acne-prone skin. Although the texture is more of a creamy consistency, it still feels very lightweight on my skin, which I'm very particular about. I really hate products which make my skin feel heavy and oily. The coverage of this foundation is quite light, so I wouldn't recommend it if you like full coverage foundations. Also, the price is quite high, but I do like it just for the texture and its non-comedogenic formula. Pssst, this means that it doesn't block your pores!

2. Bioderma Photoderm MAX Solaire Ultra-Fluide SPF 50+

Where to get this? Loke Skin Clinic at Novena Medical Centre #09-13

How much? Unknown, so sorry!

I think I went crazy trying to look for this product and it's pricing online. There are so many different variations of this product, and I'm just so confused? There's tinted ones, non-tinted ones, as well as ones catered to different skin types and texture. Anyway, I got mine from my dermatologist. I do recommend getting it there as well, because they sell it cheaper compared to stores outside, but I just can't find the price. If I'm not wrong, it's around $30+, but I can't be too sure. 

From what you now know, I'm really particular about a product's texture, especially if I'm putting it on my face. This product is perfect because it acts as a base for my foundation, keeps my face moisturised, AND it doesn't feel greasy on my skin. It's almost magic, I love this product so so much!

3. Benefit's High Beam

Where to get this? Sephora, Benefit counters (Online link here)

How much? SGD $37 (Online) SGD $42 (In-store)

I actually got this as one of my birthday presents from my mum, and she bought this from Sephora at $40+. This product acts as a highlight, so I use it on the bridge of my nose, cheekbones, my chin, forehead, and near the sides of my nose nearing the apples of my cheeks. Basically, anywhere that light hits your face first. This instantly gives you a natural glow, providing more dimension to your face. I especially love using it on my nose, it makes it appear so much sharper! Ladies, try using a highlighter on the bridge of your nose. It could even be some pearly white eyeshadow, so do give it a try!

4. Dermablend Cover Creme

Where to get this? Ariva (Online link here)

How much? USD $49.60

I personally got this from Ariva myself, and mine totalled up to be around SGD $60+ that time I got it. I use this as my daily concealer, because my previous one ran out and I was left with this. Initially I got this as a way of trying to cover a spot of mine that is stark white because there's no pigmentation. Also known as vitiligo, but my case is very very mild. But I just grew lazy and couldn't care less any more. 

Now, this is an industrial strength concealer, so it has very high coverage. (Supposedly) It's used to even hide tattoos and birthmarks. So yes, it's very thick. Would only recommend this to people who think that they need a very very high coverage concealer.

5. Essence fix&matte! Translucent Loose Powder

Where to get this? Selected Watsons outlets

How much? SGD $7.60

Guys, just look at the price. SO cheap! Essence was the precious gem I found while looking around Ngee Ann City's Watsons a few years ago. Their range of products are all so cheap, and the quality isn't too bad as well. So happy that Essence can be found at more Watsons outlets now, including Causeway Point. 

I got this at the Ngee Ann City outlet, and I use it to set my foundation to prevent it from looking oily and it also helps to make my foundation last longer. For the insanely cheap price, I really have no complains about it. Only thing is, because it is a loose powder, I keep making such a huge mess and I always feel like I'm going to drop the whole thing. (I'm really clumsy) Also! Essence is really rising in popularity, so the stocks run out really fast. -______- So check the store often to see if they have it!

6. L'oreal Wear Infinite Eyeshadow in 830 Deep Mocha

Where to get this? Not available in SG (Online link here)

How much? Less than USD $15

My mum got this for me when she was in US, so unfortunately, it's unavailable in Singapore. However, I did find a few sellers on Amazon who shipped internationally, so you can go take a look if you're really keen! I'm not too sure how much shipping is, though. I actually use this eyeshadow more for my eyebrows haha! I use a angled eyeliner brush to fill my brows in with this to make it appear fuller and cover those annoying sparse spots. It's a very versatile product, because the intensity is buildable. So apply more if you need it to be darker! But, since it's for my brows, the initial intensity is perfect.

7. Etude House Dear Darling Lip Tint in #04 Vampire Red

Where to get this? All Etude House Stores

How much? SGD $8.90

Out of all the products I've listed, I probably love this the most. It's a very dark berry colour, which I love. Before discovering this product, I was on the hunt for this exact shade. I love lip tints because it lasts on your lips for a really long time as compared to lipsticks and glosses. The only bad thing is if you have dry lips, using stains will just bring attention to the peeling and make it look very unflattering. So always moisturise your lips before applying a lip stain!

That's it! My holy grail products that I use everyday. I hope you found this post helpful or interesting in some way, please leave a comment if you did! I would be really happy to know that my effort was appreciated HAHA. Subscribe to our mailing list if you haven't already! ;-)

The Beauty Bunny // Rachel XX

Know your colour

Original photo: ualartshopvideos.blogspot.com

We all know that colour is important. In fact, colours play a crucial part in our everyday lives whether we notice it or not. When we choose the outfits we wear for the day, or maybe even when we buy furniture according to the colour scheme our rooms. The point is, we want the colours to match.

Now, think. Have you ever realised that whenever you put on a certain colour of eyeshadow, it just doesn't go well with you? Or maybe you've found yourself saying this before about some shade of colour, "I don't suit yellow."

Nope, it's not a coincidence! Let me tell you why, my fellow bunnies. It's all aboout your skin tone! Makes sense, doesn't it? After all, your skin is what people see and of course it has to match with whatever you're wearing!

So, how do you find out your skin tone? By looking at your veins! There are FOUR different types of skin tones. First, let me explain cool and warm:

Cool: Blue + purple veins
Warm: Green veins

Next, there's neutrals. This is when you have both blue/purple veins and green veins as well. In fact, most of us are neutrals. But there are two kinds of neutrals. We categorise them by seeing which colour veins you have more.

Cool-neutral: Blue + purple veins are more prevalent
Warm-neutral: Green veins are more prevalent

Look at my palms, for example.

As you can see, I have a cool-neutral skin tone because I have more blue/purple veins than I do green. However, do look at the rest of your arm as well. For the purpose of this close-up picture, I just took one of my palm. But I do have a running green vein along my wrist. Oh! And take note that the colours of your veins do change sometimes, so there is a possibility of you changing skin tones next time. Weird, but it happens.

Now that you know your skin tones, what now? Well, take a look at the colour wheel again. Now you're able to choose colours that are more suited to your skin tone!

Cools: Blues, Purples, Dark Green
Warms: Red, Yellow, Orange

Other than these colours, there are other neutral colours which will suit both skin tones.

Neutrals: Black, white, grey
Warm neutrals: Browns

Yes, this is also why everyone loves earthy shades for their eyeshadow. This is because it goes well with every skin tone. I hope you learnt something new today, do share this with your friends if you found it helpful! Stay updated on T5B through our mailing list!


The Beauty Bunny // Rachel xx

To keep or not to keep?

So I went to a make-up grooming workshop at Carrie Academy to accompany a friend, and I’m so glad I did because I’ve learnt sooo many things within the two days I was there! Now, we all know that make-up has an expiry date right? For those of you who don’t, it’s not good to be a make-up hoarder! Think about it, every time you use the product, it gives bacteria a chance to go in. This makes it a breeding ground for bacteria. You DON’T want to put that on your face.

Anyway, back to the expiry date. Some products, though not all, have an expiry date listed on the packaging. This is because companies are not required by law to state the expiry date. Though, that’s not what you should look out for. I repeat, NOT what you should look out for. The storage life is what matters more. What’s the difference? Storage life is the amount of time you will be able to use the product. The expiry date tells you when the product goes bad. Therefore, the storage life will be lesser of that of an expiry date.  Still confused? Don’t be. It’ll make much more sense after I show you what to look out for on the label.

Looks familiar, doesn’t it? The M in the pictures represents month. So, 9M is 9 months. This means that the storage life for this product is 9 months. For example, if I started using this product now in December, I can use it till September 2014. So, the expiry date may say 29.11.2015 but that just means the product will be kept fresh till then. But once you use the product, bacteria will keep accumulating and after a while, it’s not hygienic to use it anymore. That’s what the storage life is for. Pretty cool, huh?

But what if some products don't have this label? Don't fret, you can always estimate when your product's time is up according to its type. You can read more here!

I hope you’ve learnt something new from the Beauty Bunny today! Remember to subscribe to our mailing list and like our Facebook page to receive our latest updates! Psst.. I have more tips and tricks for you guys in the bag, so you don’t want to miss it! Catch you guys next time ;>

The Beauty Bunny // Rachel XX