My Review : Maybelline Clear Smooth All In One Powder

I recently purchased Maybelline Clear Smooth All In One Powder, coz they claim to give goodness to my face with these features:

All Day Shine Control. UV Protection. Fairer Skin. Conceals. Long Wear. Smoothes. Evens

Printed behind the packaging with my comment

1. Shine Control - Blend of water and sebum repellent powders keep skin matte and wonderfully  fresh throughout the day.    me: Definitely NOT throughout the day. I'll give it max 3 hours, then you'll start having those oily feeling again. But fair la, I don't believe there is any powder that can actually last THROUGHOUT the day.


2. High UV Protection - SPF 25, among the highest in sun protection shields from skin darkening and PA++ for added protection. - me : I dunno how true is it, but i trust them la...  


3. Instant Fairness - Infused with pro Vitamin C it instantly makes skin look fairer and more natural.  me: guess its the coloring that makes skin look fairer, not the Vitamin C ?  


4. Imperfections Blend Away - Ultra fine powders and coated pigments effortlessly cover spots for fair and even skin. me: Not bad. Quite even and smooth looking  


5. Long Lasting - Breathable and lightweight, makeup stays true and even throughout the wear.  me : agree its lightweight, but same as point 1 - so touch up required after like 3 hours 


6. Visibly Smooth Complexion - Silky soft texture glides to visibly even out skins surface for a smooth complexion.  me: Agree!   


7. Conceal Blemishes - Blemishes are instantly concealed traceless. Skin looks flawless. me: i dun have much blemishes, so i can't comment. I have problem with acne scars, which usually powder cannot cover.  


8. Tone Perfecting - Developed for South East Asian skin tone, each shade blends effortlessly all over for a natural non-cakey finish.    me: quite happy with my selection on the tone and yup, non-cakey is plus point!  I tested it over the back of my hand, they have like over 8 color tones, if not mistaken. No point telling you my color, coz everyone is just different...:) 


So, from the above, did I sound happy with this buy ? 


Nnnop! It all went well until after a week of use, this is what happened to it: 

I happily opened this up one morning, and found that the middle part of the powder just "sunken in"...WHAT!? I never drop this powder i swear! This is the compact I keep only at home, for home use before I go out....Guess now, even if i wanted to, I can't bring it out larh! 


I wondered what caused it then, but since i'm too lazy to run downstairs to get my other powder in my bag, i simply continue to use it...then slowly the answer revealed itself : Underneath the upper layer of the powder, is HOLLOW. Like...sinking sand, Its super messy now with flakes and chucks of powder all around... guess i have to just let it go... 


I like the product, but have got no confidence the next one i buy will not have the same problem.... 

Just my luck i guess!

LAZY BEE, LAZY ME...

Been a while....

Have a sudden thought of this blog of mine, and started reading my post back in Aug 2010 about my new house reno. Time for some updates...

Recently celebrated our first year anniversary of our new home sweet home...Time flies pass...like a BEE! ZUmph! Here's what happened to me in between then and now...

Sept 2010 - we moved in to our new house, and I - loved the STORE ROOM. Its like the heaven for all not to be seen stuffs! Kitchen is great now, lots of space...Masterbed room is purple - just the way i wanted it to be. And yes, bigger space for Wii!

Nov 2010 - Brought Bryan to Hong Kong....OH such great holiday!

Dec 2010 - The usual one week honeymoon for hubby and me, while Bryan enjoys his annual balik kampung trip

Jan 2010 - Bryan officially in Primary School... oh my....grown up dy....

Feb 2010 - Chinese New Year..all time best holiday every year. Eat...sleep..mahjong...Parents and Howie went to Korea....i'll wait for tat time for me to come :)

Mar 2010 - Singapore trip for Bryan

Aug 2010 - HOrrible trip to A'famosa Melaka. No second chance...Sorry. Only thing i earned is having to taste dear friend Dawn's brownie. I'm still experimenting, once successful then hopefully i'll remember to share :P

Sep 2010 - I traded my Wii set and bought Xbox 360 Kinect! Awwwww!!!! No regret so far...

Oct 2010 (now) - Bryan is having is exams and will end in 2 days. Stress more on mummy, I must say. Can't wait for tat to be over then again, our favourite fun time :) PLanning for Universal Studios and hope plans will go well....

Recaps of what happened on me till date... not too much...but we did have things going on! I love life!