Shu Uemura Face Architect Smoothing Fluid Foundation Review

This is a review of the shu uemura face architect smoothing fluid foundation.

This is one of my favorite foundation.

This foundation has a slightly thick liquid consistency. 

I really like that this is water based but with a more thicker consistency than with other water based foundation. There are lots of times when foundation accidentally drips at the back of my hand or in a palette since it's too liquidy (this happens alot when I use my Clinique Superfit and my NARS Oil Free Foundation). With this one, no mess!

Even with the thicker consistency, this feels so light even lighter than the Clinique Superfit.

This foundation also gives a great coverage,  better than the Clinique Superfit.

This is the only water based foundation that I have tried that gives similar coverage to oil based foundation.

This stuff is perfect for summer, when you don't want to pile makeup.

This also gives a good oil control - atleast 6 hours shine free face. 

I also like that this gives my face a nice glow, but not overly dewy finish.

This is also about 90% transfer resistant even with my super oily skin!

The best thing I like about this foundation is that it makes my face look fresh all day even under the scorching heat!

I must say that this stuff is true to its name that it is smoothing. There was a time that I got tons of super small bumps in my jaw and upper cheek and this was the only foundation that  helps to conceal the look / texture of it. (BTW I got those bumps from MAC Face Protector SPF50.)

You also won't get the sticky feeling on your face even when you don't set this powder.

Blush and what not goes and blend smoothly too even when not set with powder.

For oily skin, I suggest to set this with powder to help with oil control, but people with drier skin can skip this step. For dry skin people, this stuff is amazing since it feels hydrating and doesn't gather around the flaky areas of the skin! 

No breakouts on this foundation too!

One more thing, this is the best foundation I have for photography! I had my picture taken for my sister's debutante ball and the photographer/owner of the studio really like how this foundation looks on the skin/photo and even asked me where to buy this foundation as he will buy some for his makeup team!

Another plus of this product that it has a pump so virtually no wastage!

Verdict:

This is a light weight, oil free, transfer resistant, hard working, and hydrating but has a good oil control foundation. This stuff makes me photogenic :)What more can you ask for? Love this stuff!

9/10 (There's always room for improvement!)

Haul! Again! Shu uemura, MAC, MUFE

Hello! I'm back with another haul!

I haven't used much of the stuff extensively so I can't give out info as of now but perhaps within the next two weeks I can give you reviews!

And I actually acquired other new stuff but I forgot to take pictures of them so wait for it in my next post :P

Without further adieu let me present you my latest haul!

 2 shu uemura nobara cream foundation in 754

MAC technakohl in artistic license, eyeshadow in violet trance (I dunno why it looked so blue in pictures), studio sculpt concealer (I like this so far, this is my fave concealer as of now)

MAC MSFN in medium, studio sculpt foundation (finally a MAC foundation that doesnt break me out, so far...)

MUFE Best Seller Kit:

HD powder (I'll compare this to the silica powder sold in tkb & coastal scents soon)

HD primer

Sens Eyes

Aqua eyes 0L

Smokey Lash

MUFE Duo Mat

Another MUFE Aqua Eyes 0L

MUFE all mat

MUFE HD kabuki brush (I'll compare this with the elf studio kabuki brush soon)

MUFE Eye Seal (Enabled ny Sis Nikki! :D)

MUFE Camouflage Palette (This too, I was enabled by Sis Nikki! Haven't tried this though since I'm still in love with my studio sculpt I cant seem to part with it heehee)

MUFE Face & Body Foundation

That's it for today! Wait for my next post to see the other items I haven't posted today...

Again if you have any question don't hesitate to ask!

Bye!

Mail/Swap Loot! MAC Hello Kitty Collection UDPP Sin & other goodies Valentine's Day loot

I'm surprised this package arrived just in time for Valentine's Day!

I got another package from, non other than, the sweet Mona!!! Mona, you keep spoiling me too much, girl! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!! Tons of hugs and kisses for you!

Do you see what I see? I was squealing opening this package, and I'm still am... Luv, luv, luv, everything!!! Mona totally showered the box with tons of love!!!

Look how much goodies she sent me!!! Mona, you hooked me up big time!!! I'm seeing somebody drooling over these goodies! LOLz... 

Look at these MAC Hello Kitty goodness she hooked me up with!!! I'm probably the first person in the Philippines to get my hands on these sticky-sweet MAC Hello Kitty goodies! Mona, I really can't thank you enough!!!

From the MAC Hello Kitty Collection: Pigments in Milk and Deep Blue Green... Me loves piggies forever!!! These piggies, I think, also got love from Charlotte, Mona's corgi... Can you see the Charlotte's fur? It made me smile, thinking of Charlotte checking out the contents of the package Mona sent me...

MAC Hello Kitty Eyeshadow Palettes / Quad in Too Dolly and Lucky Tom... I love every shadows in the palettes but extra love for Romping, Too Dolly, and Stylin...

MAC Hello Kitty Lipglass in Mimmy... OOOOHHH!!! I so love this lipglass! So pretty! I'm gonna get another one when the HK Collection debuts here...  I'm also planning to get some lippies and both the lip conditioners... I'm debating what to get: Lavander Whip from Cremesheen or Fashion Mews from the HK collection? What cha think???

As part of our swap, Mona got me this gorgeous UDPP in Sin!!! I'm such a fan of the original UDPP, that I was soo thrilled when I learned that I'm getting one! Huray! Mona, seriously, you shouldn't ever spoil me this much again! Or else, I might get used to this! :P Once again, thanks to Mona, I'm probably the first person in the Philippines to own this lovely product...

More MAC goodies! MAC Foundation Pump, it came just in time for my new foundation! 217 brush, one of my favorite brush! 222 brush, ooohhh I love this brush! I feel so lucky having the 222 brush, since this baby is not available anywhere in the Philippines...Super happy! I'm breathing heavily now!!! Mona, got me a MSF in Petticoat!!! Sooo love this!!! I'm getting crazy over this! Luveeet!!! I'm seriously gonna start using this everyday! I'm gonna wake up extra early just to use this!!!

If you think that's everything, you're damn wrong! There's still more goodies!!!

Lush soap! That soap smelly uber yummy!!! Mona, I'm begging you to tell me what's that soap's name...I haven't bought anything like it before...It smells heavenly! shu uemura eyeshadow!!! I love shu uemura eyeshadows... they're sooo silky smooth and soo pigmented... shu uemura e/s are top of the tier beside NARS e/s in the eyeshadow hierarchy....Lancome mascara and mascara base!!! I've been wanting to try these but never get the chance to.... I'm giving these a go tomorrow!!! Mona also threw in some sweets: some strawberry chewy, Dove heart shaped chocolates, and some HK candies... I chomped down the sweets in one seating...

Mona! Thanks for all of these awesome goodness! You never fail to spoil me! 

Thanks for swapping!!! Someday I'll spoil you, the way you spoil me! Better watch out! :P

Hugs and kisses then lots of love to you, Mona! Mona, you made this my best Valentine's Day yet!

And oh! Before I forget, Happy Valentine's Day to everyone!!! Enjoy your dates with your loved ones!!! 

Holiday Lips

The holiday is quickly coming, there's no other faster way to get that holiday look than by popping on a red lipstick! At least once every week until the first week of December, I'll feature different lipsticks great for the holiday season! I'll also post several eye looks that will complement the lipsticks. 

My first feature is the shu uemura Rouge Unlimited Crystal Shine Lipstick in rd 165s. This shade fit its other name, "Universal Red", since it's truly is universal. It looks divine on every skin tone! This lipstick would give your lips a unique cherry shade, that would make you look like you've been biting your lips! Another great thing about this lippie is that it literally melts in your lips for a super smooth application. It's also feather-light and give your lips a beautiful shiny effects. What's more is it's moisturizing and when the color fades it doesn't give you a weird look, since it fades evenly and will give your lips a reddish pinkish tinge. You can use this for everyday since it's buildable, so you have the option to change the level of intensity from sheer sweet cherry lips to intense and dramatic red lips.

shu uemura Haul

I recently went to my nearest shu uemura counter and got these shu uemura drawing pencils in 07 ME Green and 13 ME White. 

I've already tried these two, as you can see at the picture above. And I love it! Both have a metallic finish, but matte finish drawing pencils are available as well. The texture is really smooth, and doesn't tug your eyes. Eyeliner application is a definite breeze when using these, since it glide so smoothly. I have sensitive eyes, but these babies doesn't irritate my peepers at all. Plus, it's weightless too. Another good thing with these babies, that these doesn't contain paraben, but have cottonseed oil and jojoba oil that nourish the skin around the eyes. I also have oily lids but these babies last about 8 hours without smudging. I've swatched the liners below, but it's far more vibrant than what the picture shows. Bottom line: The shu uemura drawing pencils are great! Applying eyeliner would be an ease with these babies. You can expect ultra-smooth application with intense, vibrant, and quite long lasting results! I would definitely purchase more!