L'oreal White Perfect Pearl Duo Powder Foundation

L'oreal Paris Cosmetics launched a new line of whitening foundation fir Asian Skin-the White Perfect Duo Foundation that comes in powder and liquid form. I wasn't a great foundation person so i did some research before getting myself a foundation and most answers say that people with oily skin should go for a powder foundation. I was attracted by the L'oreal Whitening Foundation as there was a sales and the promoter was there to promote the product.

Price : Approximately RM60
Size : 7.5g



The powder has 2 different tone, top one is lighter and shimmery, which can be used to highlight features and the lower one is matte. It's available in 4 shades i.e. the Apricot Ivory, Nude Vanilla, Vanilla Ivory and Golden Caramel. I got myself the Nude Vanilla shade.

It says that this Duo Powder Foundation supposed to provide a long-lasting with pearly radiance effects. It's packed with Vitamin C, melanin-block and SPF18 to prevent skin darkening, brown spot and ageing.

To my horror, the foundation makes my face look cakey and dry after a thin application, and it doesn't have tha pearly radiance as stated but instead i look like a dead vampire with dull and ugly face. I've read a few positive reviews on the product before i purchase it and now i totally disagree with them.

The powder makes my face looks dehydrated, unhealthy, cakey and it's so unnatural. The shimmery foundation at the top doesn't give me that nice healthy glow but look like a cheap shimmering powder instead. =(

I regretted for purchasing this product so i end up keeping it for almost a year now and it cost me bout RM60 for this foundation which i think it's not worthy for the results that it gives. I tried to use it as a finishing powder sometimes but the effect is just not to my liking. e

I'm trying to finish this foundation fast so that it's not wasted. Can't give it away as non of my friends is suitable for the shade that i've bought. What i did with the powder foundation now is by applying the foundation with a dampen sponge and it actually appears less cakey and the coverage is not too bad. However, i will definitely not purchase any L'oreal foundation again and will try to save more to get a better one next time.

Pros:
-Nice packaging
-Comes with a mirror

Cons:
-Bad coverage
-Cakey, bad finishing
-Doesn't worth the price
-Makes my skin looks dry and dull
-Causes some breakout

Overall Rating:
1/10

Definitely a wrong choice and decision for me. =(

L'oreal Derma Genesis Scrub

So, today's review is on L'oreal Derma Genesis Scrub. This is how it looks like..

From the descriptions, it

-Deep cleans skin

with gently purifying clay and micro-beads, it deep cleans skin and gently exfoliates dead skin cells, leaving skin purified and residue free. Contains a natural cleansing agent, it gently deep-cleans skin and respects natural skin moisture balance.

-Smoothes skin

With BHA and micro-beads, naturally enhances daily cellular renewal to provide smoother, brighter and fresher skin.

-Non-comodegenic, won't clog pores

Visible Results: Skin is Smoother, brighter and fresher.

My Review:

To me, the scrub is quite good as the micro-beads exfoliate my skin gently and not too harsh for delicate skin. The white clay act as a purifier and it's good especially for oily skin. However, i find that the white clay is abit too strong for my skin as i feel that it's very heaty to my skin and my skin turn reddish after using, but it's back to normal after 5 to 10 minutes. 

My face feels very soft and clean after using it, but my cheeks feel really tight if i don't apply toner and moisturizer right that. I wonder is this the effect that it should have or my face is just too sensitive for this product so i asked my housemates to try it out. The result came out that 3 of them have the same effects on their skin, which is very heaty and tight after using. Maybe it's normal and it's the effect in pore tightening range. 

I will purchase this product again as it works as a scrub and clay mask for me at the same time, so i can save more time to do other stuff, like maybe throw on a hydrating mask after that. I prefer to apply the scrub on my face after cleansing, leave it for 1 minute before scrubbing my face gently. 

Try not to leave it on your skin for too long as it really make your skin feels really tight and uncomfortable if leaves on for too long. However, it's really one of the greatest mask+scrub for oily combination and oily skin. I dont think it's suitable for people with dry skin. =) The scrub look something like a white clay paste with some orangy  beads for exfoliation.

The packaging for this product is quite handy as it comes in a tube, just squeeze the right amount out and price wise, affordable for students, cost only about RM20 for 100ml. Can't really remember the exact price. It can last for like 20 to 30 times of usage. =)

Pros:

-gives a gentle exfoliation

-cleanse and purify my skin

-nice smell

-my skin feels baby soft after using it

-2 in 1 (clay mask + scrub)

-reasonable price

-easily available

Cons:

-Make my skin feels really really tight, need to apply toner and moisturizer right after using

-Dislike the heaty feel

Overall Rating : 

6/10