Maybelline White Superfresh Powder Foundation in Nude Beige

Hi everyone!

Today, I am going to review Maybelline White Superfresh Powder Foundation in Nude Beige which I bought last March and will be hitting pan soon as I am using this every single day... I only bought the refill because I don't need a huge touchup powder that will occupy a space in my kit, I'm not really a fan of sponge applicator as I always use brushes and will not be needing another mirror as I am carrying a cute mirror with me. All said haha! I'm contented with the refill one.

Maybelline White Superfresh is a no touchup powder foundation that promises 12 hours fresh, fair and matte skin. With breakthrough Clean Touch Technology, enriched with Mineral Perlite for maximum oil absorption. Sweat and oil are instantly absorbed leaving skin fresh and radiant. It also has SPF 34 PA+++ that blocks UVB and UVA rays.

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Since I don't have the full version of the powder, I grabbed one from Maybelline's page  for comparison. The full version has a big mirror and sponge but the refill has only the sponge.

The refill powder is in a white plastic lightweight packaging. It's sleek, elegant and neat!

My shade is in Nude Beige - a light beige with pinkish undertone which appears lighter on my skin but looks good once blended and absorbed. Other shades available are: Natural, Honey and Sand Beige.

Swatch

 

Freshly blended powder on my face. It looks good right?

A closeup look...

 After 10 hours: my face still looks good but my nose and forehead area is oily na.

What I like about White Superfresh Powder Foundation: 
- Powder is very smooth and fine

- Texture is dry but not chalky

- Melts nicely in my skin once absorbed

- Kept my face oil free for 8 hours (working hours)
- It doesn't give a white cast
- It has SPF 34 PA+++ to fight against UVB and UVA rays

- The packaging is elegant, sleek and lightweight

- I didn't experience any breakouts

- Paraben free 
- Contains no strong frangrance

- Doesn't clog my pores 

- With a sturdy sponge (though I don't use it)
- Very affordable price of P299.00 for the full size and P199.00 refill size

  (I started using my refill compact since March 2015 and is still using it till now) 

- Available locally

 
What I don't like about White Superfresh Powder Foundation: 
- doesn't stay in for 12 hours ( I oiled up at 10 hours)

- limited to 4 shades only 

Will I repurchase?

Of course yes!

Enjoy reading..... Till my next post!

Melanie

Human Nature - 100% Natural Safe Block

Hi guys!!!

I'm back with another post to share with you. I'm an avid fanatic of 100% natural products. As much as I could I like to use products that is from natural ingredients. It's my way of taking care of my skin and helping mother Earth :D

I've tried some products that are made of natural ingredients like Ellana Minerals, Carmen Claire Cosmetics, My Choice, Happy Skin, Atomy, The Face Shop, The Body Shop, Yves Rocher, Ecotools, Nekkid and Human Nature. So, today I'll be sharing my 100% Natural Safe Block review. By the way it's the Philippines' First 100% Natural Suncreen that blocks 93% of all skin-burning UVB rays and armors skin against aging UVA rays with SPF 15 PA+++. I have been using this since April 2015, my travel friendly sunscreen.

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100% Natural
Save our skins, save our seas!

Be a good seatizen with SAFEBLOCK, the Philippines’ first 100% natural, broad-spectrum, reef-friendly family sunscreen.

- Armors skin against aging UVA rays with PA+++ rated protection
- Blocks 93% of skin-burning UVB rays
- Cares for our coral reefs with only all-good, sea-safe natural ingredients

SAFEBLOCK is classified water resistant – but make sure you SAFEBLOCK right! All water-resistant sunscreens still need reapplication because the SPF drops after a certain amount of time your skin is exposed to water. Clinical tests show that SAFEBLOCK’s SPF15 may drop to SPF13 after 80 minutes of swimming.

Remove all jewelry before applying SAFEBLOCK. To ensure that you enjoy optimal sun protection, reapply after swimming or sweating, after toweling, or as needed.

Sun-Safe Tip: For daily sun protection, mix equal amounts of SAFEBLOCK with Healthy Lotion and apply on arms and legs, or mix with Day Moisturizer to protect delicate facial skin from harsh UV rays.

Ingredients:

Cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, zinc oxide, hydrogenated castor oil, Ricinus communis (castor) seed oil, Helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, caprylic/capric triglyceride (coconut-derived), dicaprylyl ether (vegetable-derived), beeswax, Glycine soja (soybean) oil, oryzanol (rice-derived), fragrance (all-natural), glyceryl caprylate (coconut, palm and glycerin-derived), tocopherol, anisic acid (anise seed-derived)

Check out this link to know more about the natural ingredients used. 

Swatch on my arm...

What I like about HN 100% Natural Safe Block:

it's made from 100% natural ingredients

its water resistant

blocks 93% of all skin-burning UVB rays

has SPF 15 PA+++ that protects skin against aging UVA rays
it smells really good 

feels light on the skin and doesn't feel greasy

doesn't break me out

cares for our coral reefs with only all-good, sea-safe natural ingredients used

locally made 

cruelty-free and biodegradable plastic container

expiry dates are clearly written on the label

affordable price of P249.75/50g and P549.75/200g (they still have a special price offer of P299.75/200g in their website but I don't know till when is the offer last)

What I don't like about HN 100% Natural Safe Block:

has a sticky formula when first applied but becomes watery as I reapplied and easily falls out of the bottle

gives me a white cast

Will I repurchase?

Definitely yes...

I wanna also try the SafeProtect SPF30 Sunscreen and SafeProtect for Kids Mineral Sunscreen for my son.

You can purchase Human Nature products at store locations here or thru their online store here.

Hope you've learned something and enjoyed reading my post. Till my next post guys!

Melanie 

Nekkid Pure Eau De Parfum

Hello guys!

Today, I will be sharing to you my current favorite scent which I bring to work from Monday-Friday and used twice daily. Nekkid Pure Eau De Parfum at P350.00 per 30ml bottle. 

Nekkid is a local brand that manufactures all-natural line of Skincare, Scrub, Soap, Mask, Body Butter & Lotion, Dry Oil, Shower Gel, Cleanser, Balm and Gift Sets products. Founded by Sabs Hernandez - a makeup artist and beauty blogger of The Makeup Maven. Nekkid aims to give us the perfect, glowing skin with their skin care made from natural ingredients. I'm a certified organic fan so I'm eying on other Nekkid products to try like the Body butters and soaps. 

Nekkid Website:

NEKKID "PURE" is a floral green fragrance for women. Top notes are orange, galbanum and lemon, heart notes are honeysuckle, jasmine and lily-of-the-valley, base notes are amber, musk, oakmoss and brazilian rosewood.

This scent is clean, lovely, subtle and no-way overpowering. Perfect to spritz on after a relaxing shower or bath. The citrus is much more intensive than other notes but it is not a very sharp citrus. Every note come in a very suave, smooth and subtle way. It smells a little bit soap-y to some people. 

It's not the same scent or projection but everytime our clients wear this scent, it reminds them of Clean Provence (so we were told). So if you like Clean, i bet you will like this fragrance too.

TOP NOTES: Orange, Galbanum, and Lemon
HEART NOTES: Honeysuckle, Jasmine, and Lilly of the Valley
BASE NOTES: Amber, Musk, Oakmoss, and Rosewood

Comes in a very simple, light and easy to spritz packaging. Other scents are Serene, Tender and Joy.

What I like about Nekkid Pure EDP:

It smells expensive :)

It smells clean and not overpowering

Simple packaging and handy to bring

Staying power of 4 hours

Affordable price: P350.00/30ml bottle

What I don't like about Nekkid Pure EDP:

Nothing :)

Will I repurchase?

Definitely yes!!! I wanna try also " Tender" - their bestseller.

You can purchase Nekkid Pure at Nekkid's website here. Hope you enjoyed reading my first perfume post. Till my next post guys!

Melanie