By Terry Sun Designer Palette - Review & Swatches

Summer 2018 releases have been so thrilling for me. The colors are so vibrant and eye catching. By Terry really does great palettes off late and most of them are limited edition unfortunately. They sell out really fast too. So i was not about to let the boat sail away.

Bu Terry came out with 2 Sun Designer palettes this summer and i got mine in no.5 Hippy Chic. The colors at first threw me off as they might be to vibrant and bright for me (a.k.a. Loud). But you really need only a tap of the blush and it would be enough. The colora can be sheered out for a subtle wash of color.

Me being me, i gravitate more towards the left side of the palette for a more subtle daily look. Buy really, the colors on the right really are beautiful when used sparingly.

A thing i like about this palette is that it makes mixing and blending colors easy. I could easily custom blend my own blush color. Now thats really worth the money. It retails for RM299 and you can get it at Kens Apothecary or Sephora(if its not sold out already)

Here are some swatches of the palette which i managed to snap pics of. Sorry for the lighting as the pictures were taken indoors.

Tarte Be A Mermaid & Make Waves Palette - Review and Swatches

Who picked this up during the Sephora sale in May? I did..i just couldnt resist. Its far from my comfy neutrals but lately i've been loving warm and shimmery eyeshadows.

In my opinion, they are of great quality and i dont even need an eyelid primer or to wet my brush for such intense finish. The mattes swatch a little patchy but actually apply really well. They blend well too. The packaging though..haha..a little extra dont you think? Beautiful none the less but a pain to store. If stored and kept in the box it came would be easier.

I know some have voiced out that the colors are repeatitive and rosy toned mauves but the finishes are different and there are pops of blue and turquoise in there. If only there was a dark matte for the outer corner, now that would be great and also a matte white or cream for a an all over the lid and browbone color. But i could always reach for another palette i own for that. To be honest, i'm not too sure if i'd bring this traveling as it doesnt seem like a stand alone palette and plus it is a bit on the bulky side. I guess this one will be saved for the dressing table which is fine to me. Tarte's palettes lately are a real win of late. With the textures of the eyeshadows being creamy and easy to blend. Especially the the Tarte Tartelette palette in Tease and Flirt.

If you can still get it, i suggest you do so. Especially if you are a collector (which i am not by the way..but edging on the thought of it). The colors are just right for "summer" or so "all year summer" in Malaysia. Tee hee...

Psst: Have you seen the Tarte x Aspyn Ovard palette? I looks kinda boring right..But i secretly want it because those are the kinda colors i would wear. Oh no...

By Terry Game Lighter Palette in 2. Pixie Nude -Review

This is a long awaited post for me as i have not had the time to publish this. I got this in February when it first launched and i have been constantly using it. I love it! psssttt..since its the Sephora sale with 20% off for Gold and Black members and 10% off for white, why not head on over to the online store and grab it while you can because its pretty comapct and the shimer shades are to die for!

CHANEL Les beiges Sheer Healthy Glow Tinted Moisturiser in Light -Review and Swatches

Oh my gosh. How exciting is the Les Beiges Collection 2018? I've been waiting for this since last years Les Beiges collection which i got myself the Les Beiges Healthy Glow Foundation. I totally loved it and finished the whole bottle! I wanted to get another but was surprised that Chanel came up with another wonderful base for this particular collection. As usual, I got some samples from Miko of Chanel Sunway Pyramid and guess I'll be paying her a visit pretty soon.  As this brand spanking new base is the bomb!

What it claims:

A feather-light fluid that enhances the complexion with a sheer an a luminous healthy glow. Enriched with a hyaluronic acid derivative and kalanchoe extract, its non-occlusive formula moisturizes your skin all day long and protects it against environmental stress. Your complexion radiates the luminosity and freshness of the great outdoors. 

Here i have the sample sachet of the new tinted moisturizer next to my vitalumiere aqua. The sample sachet is in light and the vitalumiere aqua is in shade 10 beige.

If i am not mistaken, the two share the same sized squeeze bottle.

Here is the tinted moisturizer in action.

Top is the vitalumiere aqua in 10 beige

Bottom is the tinted moisturizer in Light

Here is the line up: 

1)Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua 10 Beige

2)guerlain Aqua Nude 1W1

3)By Terry Sheer Expert: 3 Cream Beige

4)Laura Mercier Candleglow in Ivory

Chanel Les Beige Tinted Moisturizer in Light

Laura Mercier is significantly darker and golden. I usually use it as a mixer for my lighter shade foundations and foundations that are thicker and heavier in texture.

My thoughts on the new Chanel Les Beiges Tinted Moisturizer:

Color-wise: it comes in 3 shades in Malaysia which are light, light-medium and medium. But if i am not mistaken, they have darker shades overseas. As someone who can use the usual 010 and 020 shades, Light in the tinted moisturizer is a good in between shade in my opinion. It does not oxidize on my oily combination skin at all and remains true to its color till the end of the day.

Texture: This one is an interesting one. as i swatched the other foundations which i chose only the light-medium coverage foundations..i find that the heaviest texture to be the Vitalumiere Aqua! Surprising isn't it?  and the lightest is the new Les Beiges tinted moisturizer. It truly has a texture of a light moisturizer which somehow does not feel siliconey but somehow feels a bit oily. Its very light in texture. It spreads really well and surprisingly does not streak for how light it is. 

Finish: The finish is definitely soft sheeny glowy skin. I as always must set any base product with my Chanel loose powder. and even after i set it with powder it is almost undetectable by the eye. Its so fine and smooth that it does not act as a regular foundation, yet the coverage is way more than your typical tinted moisturizer. I have put it to the test for a whole days wear which to me is about 8 hours (with cooking and cleaning and caring for 4 kids), and what i can say is that it has worn really well despite its claim for glowy tint finish. It did not crease whatsoever in my smile lines and almost all foundations crease there on me. i did not get oily on my forehead and cheeks which is so surprising for me. the only draw back on this is that it got a little dewy on my nose. but i did try to reapply on the nose and all was good. I cant say it is transfer proof but what i can say is that if you dont go rubbing or touching your face, its not going anywhere because it didn't even melt or move in this hot and humid Malaysian weather. I guess it is really a good base for the Les Beiges collection as this collection is usually released during Summer. well done Chanel!

Scent: This has a slight typical Chanel foundation scent but not as strong as the rest. Its pretty mild and dissipates after application.

Application: i literally slapped this on with my fingers and it was not streaky at all. it literally melts into the skin as would a moisturizer.

Final Verdict:

10/10 !!! bravo! I really like this new Les Beiges Healthy Glow Tinted Moisturizer just as i loved the Healthy Glow Foundation from last year. Its a real game changer and i think many are switching from heavy foundations to a more natural wearable finish. and it really is fuss free. Loos like i'm going to have to head on to the Chanel store pretty soon. Thanks for dropping by to read. Lots of love!