L'oreal Blush Remix by Blush Delice in Retro Rose

The pigmentation of this product was so low that it didn't show up in the swatch at all.

Revlon ColorStay Mineral Bronzer

 

Shade: 050 Deep Bronze
Contents: 0.04oz
Price: HK$128.00
Local of Purchase: Watson's


According to Revlon's webpage:

ColorStay™ Mineral Blush & ColorStay™ Mineral Bronzer contain skin loving minerals that are good for your skin and ColorStay™ longwear technology that lasts for up to 16 hours. This innovative mineral baked powder technology applies easily and blends seamlessly for natural looking, sheer, soft radiant colour that won't streak or fade all day.

Formula is non-irritating and fragrance free.

Available in 3 Blush and 2 Bronzer shades.

 

Ingredients: Talc, C12 15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylyl Methicone, Cetearyl EthylHexanoate, HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Diisostearyl Malate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, PPG 26 Buteth 26, Ethylene/Methacrylate Copolymer, Zeolite, Mother of Pearl, Topaz, Rose Quartz, Silica, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, PEG 40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Tetrasodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic Acid, BHT, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben, May Contain (+/-): Mica, Titanium Dioxide

 

 

My Opinion:

There's no way I can use this all over my face, it looks orange on me, but I found that I can use it all over the lid for a natural eye look.

Rimmel Natural Bronzer

Shade: 021 Sun Light
Contents: 0.49 oz / 14g
Price: US$4.29
Local of Purchase: Ulta

According to Rimmel's webpage:

 

Natural looking bronzing powder for a healthy tanned look all year long

 

Get a warm glow all over. This light, natural looking bronzing powder gives you the perfect sunless tan you want... any time of the year. Hello sunshine.

 

Ingredients: Talc, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Polybutylene Terephthalate, Magnesium Stearate, Acrylates Copo- Lymer, Phenyl Trimethicone, Polybutene, Methylparaben, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Propylparaben, Ethy- Lene/Va Copolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Paraffinum Liquidum/Mineral Oil/Huile Minerale, Parfum/Fragrance, Aloe Methylpropional, Ben- Zyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Linalool, Butyl- Paraben [May Contain/Peut Contenir/+/-:Mica (CI 77019), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Ultramarines (CI 77007)].

Bobbi Brown Illuminating Bronzing Powder

Contents: 0.28 oz (8g)
Price: HK$275.00@
Shade: 2 Antigua
           3 Maui

Left: Antigua
Right: Maui

According to Bobbi Brown's webpage:

This ultra-soft and smooth pressed powder is formulated with a unique and innovative blend of sheer powder and micro pearls. Powder glides on evenly and gives skin a seamless and sheer natural-looking glow.

Ingredients: Talc, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Zinc Stearate, Silica, Polyethylene, Tricaprylin, Caprylic/Capric Triblyceride, Isopropyl Myristate, Lanolin Alcohol, Isopropyl Palmitate, Lanolin Oil, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Chlorphenesin, Potassium Sorbate, [+/- Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Chromium Oxide Greens (CI 77288), Ultramarines (CI 77007), Red 36 Lake (CI 12085), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Red 28 (CI 45410), Red 34 Lake (CI 15880), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Mica, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Red 6 (CI 15850), Yellow 6 Lake (CI 15985), Blue1 Lake (CI 42090), Red 33 Lake (CI 17200), Carmine (CI 75470), Red 22 Lake (CI 45380), Red 30 Lake (CI 773360)]


My Opinion:

I'm not sure why this product is classified as a bronzer, because the shades that I've got look more like a blush, and I've been using it as a blush.

Antigua is a luminescent pink while Maui does have some shimmers in it.

e.l.f. Cream Blush

Contents: 0.53oz/15g

Shade: 83244 Temptress

Price: US$6.00

For product details, please check out my previous post on the e.l.f. cream blush.

My Opinion:

I've got a bunch of e.l.f. cream blushes and this particular shade deserves a special review.

This shade actually came unexpected, because I was shopping for blushes and was very excited to find these in the store and have grabbed all the shades available, I wasn't expecting to find a bronzer in it.

Initially I was kind of dissapointed, because personally I prefer shimmery bronzers, but when I've tried to use it to contour, I was really glad with the results, powder has never worked for me, and it always look too obvious, but this bronzer was just perfect, it contours while still looking natural.

容量：0.53oz/15g

顏色：83244 Temptress

價錢： US$6.00

有關產品說明，大家可以參考早前的有關e.l.f. Cream Blush的文章

我的意見：

對於修容初哥這是必備產品，小妹每次用粉狀修容產品後總覺得效果好假，但用了這個修容霜後，效果好自然。正！

Milani Baked Bronzer

Shade: 05 Soleil
顏色
Contents: 0.25oz / 7g
容量
Price: US$8.99
價錢

According to Milani's webpage:

A bronzing powder that features a mélange infusion of colors baked on Italian terracota tiles. Easy to use, sensorial in texture, the nuances of color become extraordinarily luminous, enhancing the purity of the skin. This hi-tech, streak free bronzer, gives you a perfect radiant look.

Available in 3 Shimmer shades

Tips and Tricks: Glide brush over color and lightly tap off excess powder. Lightly apply to cheeks, forehead, chin and/or nose and blend well for a sun-kissed look. To use wet (only for shimmer shades), lightly put water on brush and glide brush over color, then apply to cheeks, forehead, chin and/or nose.

Ingredients: Talc, Mica (CI 77019), Dimethicone, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Polysorbate 20, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan Stearate, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch. May Contain: Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Ultramarines (CI 77007), Chromium Oxide Greens (CI 77288), Chromium Hydroxide Green (CI 77289), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Red 6 (CI 15850), Red 7 (CI 15850).

My Opinion:

When I've first seen this bronzer, I though that it'll be a good dupe for my favorite Body Shop Bronzing Powder, which has been discontinued in HK. The Milani bronzer swatched beautifully on my hands, but when I apply it on my cheeks it's just too dark, and the shimmers seems to emphasis my pores..... Should I try a lighter shade or just forget about it????

我的意見：

第一次見到這個修容陰影粉時便想起我最喜歡的Body Shop Bronzing Powder（己停產）, 試上手時個色真的很美，可惜於面上顏色太深，而且還很閃，令到毛孔變得更明顯.....我是不應該買淺一個色還是放棄它???

The Body Shop Bronzing Powder

Shade: 3

Contents:  11.5g / 0.4oz

Price: HKD169.00

According to The Body Shop's webpage:

A lightweight, pressed bronzing powder for a natural-looking matte and shine-free finish. It contains light diffusing particles to instantly brighten the complexion. Apply over foundation, or wear alone on the face and cheeks.

Ingredients:

Marula Oil - Is a very effective moisturiser that also helps to condition the skin over time. Also provides essential fatty acids that help to repair the skin's moisture barrier, thus helping to restore moisture, smoothness and suppleness. Provides women in marginalis

Light diffusing particles - Provide instant radiance. Instantly brighten the skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines.

Vitamin E - Is an antioxidant that helps to soften, condition and protect the skin.

Talc (Absorbent/Bulking Agent), Silica (Absorbent), Nylon-12 (Absorbent/Bulking Agent), Polyethylene (Opacifier), Hydrogenated Olive Oil (Skin Conditioning Agent), Octyldodecanol (Emollient), Boron Nitride (Bulking Agent), Sclerocarya Birrea (Marula) Oil (Skin Conditioning Agent), Squalane (Hair & Skin Conditioning Agent), PTFE (Bulking Agent), Glyceryl Isostearate (Skin Conditioning Agent), Phenoxyethanol (Preservative), Dimethicone (Skin Conditioning Agent), Tocopheryl Acetate (Antioxidant), Trimethylsiloxysilicate (Skin Conditioning Agent), Methylparaben (Preservative), Ethylparaben (Preservative), Propylparaben (Preservative), Methicone (Skin Conditioning Agent), Butylparaben (Preservative). May Contain: Iron Oxides (Colour), Mica (Opacifier), Titanium Dioxide (Colour), Manganese Violet (Colour)

My Opinion:
This was my first bronzer, and since then it got me hook up. Although I've aquired several different bronzers since then, I always reach for this.

This bronzer comes in several shades, but I think shade 3 is the only one with shimmer in it. I'm aware that alot of you prefer matte bronzers for countouring, but personally I really love the glow of a shimmery bronzer.

I think this bronzer is no longer available in HK, they came up with the new honey bronze bronzing powder which are all matte. fortunately we could still get the shimmery version in US.


顏色: 3
容量: 11.5g / 0.4oz
價錢: HKD169.00

根據 The Body Shop 網頁：

粉餅狀的輪廓閃粉，為你締造啞緻、自然的古銅光澤。只需以古銅粉掃輕掃於額頭、面頰、鼻樑、下巴，或任何被光線觸碰到的位置，即可為肌膚添上柔滑感。
備有4種色調。


我的意見：
這是我的第一盒修容陰影粉，自此之後我就愛上了修容陰影粉。雖然我之後也買了很多其他品牌的修容陰影粉但最終還是最喜歡這盒。

這盒修容陰影粉有４隻顏色，但只有３號色系有閃粉。雖然很多人不喜歡帶有閃粉的修容陰影粉，但我
卻只喜歡閃閃的修容陰影粉，它能令我的皮膚好像很有光澤。

於香港Body Shop已經買不到這盒修容陰影粉，因為它們已推出了新的蜜糖古銅輪廓閃粉，而這系列的修容陰影粉是沒有閃粉的，現在好像只有美國還有這個舊配方，要買襯手。

Mac Mineralize Skinfinish

Shade: Pink Power (LE Wonder Woman Collection)
Contents: 20g / 0.70 us oz
Price: HKD315.00

Ingredients: MICA, TALC, DIMETHICONE, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, YEAST EXTRACT, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, LAUROYL LYSINE, ISOHEXADECANE, CETEARYL ETHYLHEXANOATE, GLYCERYL, ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE, MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE, POLYSORBATE 20, POLYSORBATE 80, ACRYLAMIDE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE COPOLYMER, SORBITAN, STEARATE, SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, IRON OXIDES, BLUE 1 LAKE (LABEL ABBREVIATION), BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE, CARMINE, CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN, CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE, MANGANESE VIOLET, RED 6 LAKE (LABEL ABBREVIATION), RED 7 LAKE (LABEL ABBREVIATION), ULTRAMARINES, YELLOW 5 LAKE (LABEL ABBREVIATION), YELLOW 6 LAKE (LABEL ABBREVIATION),  ULTRMARINES (LABEL ABBREVIATION)

NARS Bronzing Powder

Shade: Laguna
Contents: 0.28 oz / 8g
Price: US33.00 (got this from my godmother, and if you are reading this thank you Menita)

According to NARS webpage:

Laguna: Warm brown hue with delicate gold shimmer.

Diffused powder with golden shimmer to create an all-over warmth and contour for the entire face. Bronzing Powder creates a natural looking glow which enhances or creates the look of tanned skin.

• Fills in lines and pores for smoother looking skin
• Sheer color enhances or creates the look of tanned skin
• Subtle shimmer adds glow
• Imperceptible finish ideal for all skin tones

Ingredients: Talc, Polymethylmethacrylate, PTFE, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch (Corn), Nylon 66, Polyethylene, Dimethicone, Silica, Zinc Stearate, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Tocopherol (Natural Vitamin E), Disodium EDTA, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben, Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C), May Contain (+/-):, Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163) (CI 77163), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, 77492, 77499), Chromium Oxide Green (CI 77288), Chromium Hydroxide Green (CI 77289) (CI 77289), Ultramarines (CI 77007), Manganese Violet (CI 77742)

My Opinion:

I was never a bronzer person, and have always avoided using it, I just find that bronzer makes my face look dirty....

Let me tell you how wrong I was, since April I have been using bronzer everyday, and I've actually digged into my drawers and found all those bronzers that I've previously hated and started using them again. I've finally realize that most of the bronzers that I had was actually good, and the brush was making all the difference. I used to apply my bronzer with a "large" powder brush, and now I'm actually applying it with a gigantic brush!

I don't use my bronzer to contour my face, I mainly use it to add some color, and I just love that I look all healthy and glowy with the bronzer on. I know that alot of people do not like shimmery bronzers, but personally I prefer bronzers with shimmer, and I find that there's not enough shimmer in Laguna (call me weirdo...). Overall this is a really good bronzer.