The Perfect x Imperfection

Hey y'all! TGIF!!!!!

Recently I had the opportunity to try out a few product from Dr.Althea and I'll be reviewing a few of their products for the next few weeks as I try them out.

To start off, I'll be talking about their new cushion foundation - 

the Dr. Althea Aurora Cover Cushion SPF50+/PA+++!

This is a 5-in-1 product where you get an...

Essence + Sunscreen (SPF50+/PA+++) + Primer + Foundation + Concealer. 

Since it's a concealer too - it helps to clear out the skin's imperfections for smooth/clear skin.

Also it's supposedly long-lasting!

This cushion foundation also include skincare ingredients too!

Here are the amazing ingredients it includes:

Camellia Extract: can effectively adjust the water and oil balance of the skin

Purslane Extract: Can stabilize and relieve the sensitive skin

Sakura Extract: Brighten the complexion to make the skin moisturized and bouncy

Chamomile Extract: Control sebum secretion and lock in the skin's moisture

So there's 2 shades for this product: 13/21/23

I got 23 since...I'm not fair T_T

I can't read Korean but supposedly this Aurora Sponge is different from regular sponges!

Aesthetically? - yes, it is very pretty and different from other brands HAHAHA!

So let's try this baby out!

Pressing the sponge to get the product and...

Oh WOW! 

This was from one push and I didn't really press THAT hard.

Now I'm hoping that I don't look cakey... *fingers crossed*

Gonna test it on my hand first since I was curious to see if this foundation will make me look the following:

1. ashy undertone

2. too white (like a ghostly, unnatural white)

3. too dewy that I want to bathe in translucent powder

*pat pat pat*

"Oh?!" was literally my first reaction.

Yes, the coverage is medium ~ more on the high side but it didn't make my skin ashy-looking!!!!

It's not super dewy but more like a...semi-matte?

Left: without the cushion            Right: with the cushion

The veins on my hands are less visible and you can see the dewy-ness on the right hand!

I just love how my right hand still looks like a human hand and the undertone is natural even though I'm using a cushion foundation.

Decided to try this baby out on my face!

*pat pat pat pat*

Here's a before/after of a random mark I got when I was a kid.

I think it's a scar I got when I tried to shave my face like my dad when I was...5years old.

The coverage is definitely on the medium/high side but it doesn't feel heavy on the skin.

I think the sponge also helps to apply the foundation without making it look heavy or streaky.

It almost gives you that flawless look, right???

   

*applies blush, eyeliner, eyeshadow, and lip tint*

Tried to do the natural-looking Korean makeup look!

So I tried putting this foundation to the test for an entire day - but I applied a translucent powder since I'm more of a matte makeup lover (lol).

To my surprise, I didn't need to touch up my makeup (even though I tend to get oily on my nose area) and MAYBE it's the help of my translucent powder but I was also happy that the foundation didn't end up coming up and making my pores visible throughout the day.

YES CUSHION FOUNDATION TENDS TO DO THAT FOR MY FACE!

Even though I apply a pore covering base/primer and my face looks flawless in the morning...

my face looks like complete and utter crap by the end of the day because the foundation starts to almost 'lift off' my face and enhances my pores. (ew)

To my surprise, this cushion foundation didn't do that and if you guys also experience something similar to me when using a cushion foundation - definitely check this one out and what I used as a primer/translucent powder is the following: Benefit Porefessional Primer + Shiseido Maquillage Snow Beauty III.

If you want to purchase this product, it is available here on the Dr.Althea online store.

xoxo,

Recently I went to Japan for a few days and I had the chance to drop by the Sumikko Gurashi x Tower Record Cafe!! Remember my previous experience at the Sumikko Kissaten (Cafe)? 

If not, you can check it out here.

So during my previous experience, it was an online reservation system.

This time, you had to go outside of the building and queue up to get a ticket.

This ticket will tell you what time you will be able to go into the cafe.

I thought it was pretty cool but the only thing was... I went to get the ticket at 11AM and my ticket was for 6 ~ 7PM. 

It wasn't much of an issue since I was alone and I just explored around Harajuku/Omotesando to kill time and it was time for me to enter the cafe!

I was quite surprised to see A LOT of kids with their mums at the cafe.

It was funny to see all of them look at me when I started taking out all my personal plushies that I brought from Singapore and bought at Tower Record.

One problem eating alone is...that the things you can order will be limited. *cries*

I prioritized getting anything related to my favorite character 'Penguin(?)'.

ぺんぎん？のグリーンアップルドリンク

First was the Penguin? Green Apple Drink.

It's a drink with soda + green apple concentrate + apple ice cream + mint

Oh and the super cute penguin(?) cracker that was placed on top of the drink!

ぺんぎん？のロコモコおにぎり

My meal was the Penguin? Loco Moco Riceball.

The riceball had penguin's face on it and there was hamburg with egg on top! 

The small details were pretty cute but...penguin(?)'s face didn't really look that cute.

This is what it looks like when I'm arranging my food and toys on the table.

Using my trusty Casio EX-FR100!

おばけの森のごちそうパンケーキ

For dessert I got the Obake Forest Pancake!

Oh wow by the time dessert came along, I was STUFFED!!!

BUT WHO CAN SAY NO TO DESSERT!!!

The berries were frozen so if you have sensitive teeth - maybe it's better to order something else?

The pancake was thick and very filling.

すみっコラテ(ぺんぎん？）

If I'm having dessert, I need coffee.

So I had to have my  Sumikko Latte (Penguin?)!!

So what was my experience and review of this cafe?

I mean as long as there's Sumikko-anything, I am a very happy girl.

I honestly preferred the food from the Sumikko Kissaten but themed cafes aren't always known to have the best tasting food ever.

Nonetheless I really enjoyed the environment and being around fellow Sumikko Gurashi lovers.

I had a good chat with a few of the mommies and kids when they wanted to know about where to buy the merch and what my favorite character is.

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For the entire menu, click here. 

Sumikko x Tower Record Cafe merchandise click here.

Have a great day!

Hey y'all~

So today I'll be doing a mini review on the Pokemon Love ITS'DEMO M Cushion Foundation!

I thought it should be short n sweet since it isn't a new product and...packaging is everything LOL!

MISSHA Magic Cushion Moisture SPF 50+/PA+++

A makeup base, sun-screen, and foundation with beauty essence in one cushion!

The packaging in Japanese says that with 1 touch, you will have dewy skin and it's a 10 second magic foundation.

This packaging includes the 3 starter pokemons from the first generation + pikachu (female).

Pikachu with the heart-shaped tail is a girl!

The other designs include just pikachu or the 1st gen starter pokemons.

I chose mine since...I get all of them - so...best of both worlds!

I got the darkest shade No. 23 Natural 

All I can say is that if THIS is natural, my actual skin color is DARK...

The other shade is No 21 Light - which probably means Pale AF

Here's the back of the packaging.

Can we just take a second to appreciate the adorable-ness of this packaging and also the cute AF pokeball charger that my bestie Tammy got me?

  

The puff also has a design too!!

ISN'T IT SO CUTE!? 

The seal on the cushion says, 

'Gently place the puff onto the cushion and pat onto the skin for perfect, beautiful skin!'

So I shall do what they tell me to...

*gently push*

Here's the product!

I tried patting it onto my hand to see the difference and WOW!!!!! 

Check out the two images below (without and with the cushion applied):

Also the price is DEFINITELY RIGHT!!!

This is only retailing for ￥1,000 (w/o tax)!!!!!!

My goodness you get this adorable packaging, a pretty decent cushion foundation, and a bomb-ass puff THAT HAS A CUTE DESIGN!!

Available here on the ITS'DEMO online store.

What is your favorite design or item from the series?