Review : FS Cosmetics Concealer in Sand

Hello loves!

Because it's the holy week, we don't have office work for the next few days and that means I have time to work on some of my school requirements as well as do some product reviews for the blog. :) 

Today I will share with you my review of...

FS Cosmetics Concealer in Sand

This concealer stick costs around PhP 400.00.

But before I get onto the review, let's talk about the brand. To tell you the truth, I was confused about the part that it's now called Features and Shades because what I knew was that the "FS" stood for Fanny Serrano. It turns out that their contract has ended and this led to the rebirth of the brand. The brand now has a new look and even released some new products recently!

I'm no stranger to FS Cosmetics. I have used some of their products before and I've been a fan of their two-way cake foundations and their eyelash curlers. Yay!

Anyway, let's proceed with this concealer's review. :)

Let's get to know the product from the labels of the package:

The details on the website is pretty much the same as what is written on the box: 

"Foundation stick that flawlessly covers blemishes. It has SPF40+ PA+++ to protect skin against harmful rays from the sun."

This product is available in four shades and Sand is the lightest.
What I like about their shades is that all of them are Filipina skin color-friendly. Most of them are in the warm shade, which I think majority of Filipinas have.

It is a concealer but according to the package label and on the website, it's a foundation stick. It can double as your foundation because the product is lightweight! It's a good foundation if you wish to get that heavy coverage for a flawless finish. I wish they could mention that on the labels to avoid confusion.

Other than being a foundation, it can also protect us from the sun for it promises to give SPF40 and PA+++. It's quite a good amount of protection, although since the sun is extra intense because of the coming summer, I still recommend wearing a stronger sunscreen underneath. :)

Anyway, here are the swatches:

Sand is very close to my color so blending it to the skin is easy. It easily became a second skin when applied. See the photos below:

Bare skin (I used this as a foundation and then as a concealer for my undereyes)

With the product as a foundation then added more on the under eyes

When blended

The finish is awesome. It's not entirely matte and not dewy as well, it actually still looks like skin. Coverage is good and buildable as seen on the photos above. There's barely any scent so that's good news to those who do not like scented products.

This product also claims to be waterproof. I can't say if this is true because I haven't tested it yet but I can say it's water-resistant or sweat-resistant because it can stay on my skin even during the summer heat! It's very long-lasting even on my oily skin. It's just not good at the oil-control department. My face get's very shiny within 3-4 hours of wearing. But by blotting the oil off every now and then, this can pretty much stay the whole day on my face. And lastly, I did not encounter any breakout or irritations.

To summarize...

What I LIKE:
- Medium to heavy coverage
- Natural finish
- The shade is close to my skin color
- Lightweight
- Has SPF 40 and PA+++
- Locally made
- Easily accessible (available in more than 60 stores/malls nationwide)
- Affordable
- Water resistant
- Long-lasting
- Simple and sturdy packaging

What I DON'T LIKE:
- Although it doesn't promise to do any oil control, I still prefer foundations that do
- It's only available in 4 shades. I would prefer more, especially since it doubles as a foundation

As seen on the summary, there's a lot to love about this foundation. I'm absolutely loving the fact that our local brands are stepping up their game and giving us good quality products. The FS Cosmetics concealer-foundation is a great product to try especially for those who are on-the-go that prefer easy application, good coverage, and long lasting power for their base makeup. I definitely recommend that you try this out... and if you're not a fan of cream foundies, you can also try their two-way cake foundation. ;)

If you're interested to know more about FS Cosmetics or their concealers, do check out the following:

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What do you think of this review? Have you tried other products from this brand? Let me know on the comments below!


Cheers,
DAWN

Review : BYS Foundation Stick in Natural Beige

Hey loves!

BB Creams are quite popular now but I still prefer foundations. I don't have the gorgeous skin that only needs a little tint on their face when they go out. I look for coverage to hide a lot of those nasty imperfections and that's why I still and probably always prefer foundations over BB Creams... Unless the BB has uber good coverage. I've tried a few but just not my exact shade. But anyway, foundation is my skin's best friend and I'm quite fond of trying new and different ones.

This is why I'm glad that I received one from an event by BYS some months ago. And I shall share with you my thoughts on this product.

BYS Foundation Stick

I'm not really a cream foundation type... I usually wear liquid foundation and top it off with powder. But was still excited to try this out nonetheless.

The shade is got is #4 - Natural Beige.

Here's a product description from the website:

Stick form provides easy application and formula will smooth your skin tone for an even finish. Acts as a full coverage foundation and also perfect for concealing any blemishes or imperfections. Ideal for touch-ups on the go throughout the day and/or night.

The package is quite neat. Very classy looking. It's easy to use since you just have to twist the end to get the product out.

This is a closeup of the product. This is not the entire amount of product since I've already used it three times before taking this picture.

Here a swatch on paper.

and a swatch on my arm.

Clearly this isn't the right shade for me. Though my arm is fairer than my face, my face's shade is still a shade lighter, probably Sand Beige. Good thing this is available in 6 shades.

So let's see how it works on my face...

My bare cheek

Applied a generous amount to my large face. haha!

I know I should have just dabbed it or use a brush to get the product but I'm just too lazy. HAHA! Please do not do what I just did on that picture. Be a lot subtler. :))

When blended

And finished off with a translucent powder on top

The coverage is quite good. It's buildable too so it passes my number one criteria in getting a foundation. Though not the right shade for me, it blended well easily. It's really quite easy to use and blending it on the skin is not a difficult task at all especially if you use a good foundation brush. It feels light on skin too.

It lasts all day long! Doesn't cake on my face but it doesn't have oil control so expect a lot of blotting if you have oily skin like me.

This doesn't look good if you have dry skin and have flaky areas like I do when I use some peeling solutions to get rid of my dark marks from acne. Just make sure you take care of your skin and moisturize daily.

What I LIKE:

Medium - Heavy Coverage

Feels light on skin

Easy to use

Matte to semi-matte finish

Long-lasting

Locally available

What I DON'T LIKE:

No oil control

I think 6 shades aren't enough for a foundation! More shades, please! :)

Will I repurchase?

I'm still biased on liquid foundies but I do believe this is perfect for travel so I probably will when I decide to have a long vacation out of town/country. :)

So what do you think of BYS' Foundation Stick?

Do you prefer cream foundations than liquid or powder?

Cheers!

DAWN