First Impression: L'Oreal Paris Base Magique Primer

Hey lovelies!

My sister who is currently residing at Sydney sent me a package containing some clothes, bags, and of course, makeup! I'm glad that my sister and I share the same interest for beauty. Yay! :D

I got a dozen new makeup that I will share with you soon in this blog but for now, I'll give my short thoughts about this primer sample that was included in package...

 L'Oreal Paris Base Magique Transforming Smoothing Primer

I was able to use this sample for four to five applications. I don't think that's enough to write a full review on this product so I'll just share my experience with it during those days.

But first, here's the product description from the website of L'Oreal Paris AU:

SMOOTHNESS YOU CAN TOUCH, TRANSFORMATION YOU CAN SEE, EVEN UP CLOSE! MAKES SKIN LOOK AND FEEL LIKE VELVET

Smoothness you can touch, transformation you can see, even up close!

BASE MAGIQUE transforming smoothing primer instantly smooths pores and creates an even surface, so that you get a more flawless make-up result that lasts.

The silky, lightweight formula glides onto skin and minimises the look of pores and fine lines to transform your skin surface.

Dermatologically Tested.

Thanks to a high concentration of elastomers, L’Oréal Paris Base Magique Transforming Smoothing Primer gives skin an incredibly even surface with fine lines and pores erased. The formula also contains soft powders to help absorb sebum, thereby mattifying the skin to reduce shine.

The finishing touch? Smooth to the touch and with a silk-like feel, silicon oil enables easy-gliding application with no greasy residue. Base Magique will guarantee a more perfect and longer-lasting make-up every time.

The product can really make your skin silky smooth but I don't agree that it is lightweight. It's actually very thick and I don't like the feeling on my face.

The silicone content of this primer makes spreading it easy. And as you can see at the photo above, the lines on my hand were less visible.

Here's how it works on my cheek:

 Bare skin

With the primer 

With the primer and foundation

With the rest of my makeup on

It did minimize the appearance of my pores but what I noticed is that the product sits in the pores and the lines which makes the foundation sit in those areas too. I have to blend and blend the products on my face to avoid that from happening. I'm annoyed with that experience. It may also lead to breakouts if it keeps going inside the pores but good thing that never happened to me.

Another thing I don't like is that it makes my face really oily. It already feels thick and in just an hour or two, my face is all shiny and it feels heavier.

I didn't have a pleasant experience with this primer, unfortunately. The only good thing I like about it (besides getting this for free haha!) is that it feels smooth and it lessens the appearance of pores. I don't think this sample would make me consider getting the full-sized version. Oh well.

Have you tried the L'Oreal Paris Base Magique Transforming Smoothing Primer? Did you have the same experience?

Cheers,

DAWN

Something New to Check-Out: L'Oreal Paris Fall Repair 3x

Hey loves!

I received this press release from L'Oreal and I got interested with their new product range that helps in remedying our hairfall problems. Maybe you might like to read it and be interested to try these items out!

"Fragile hair? 

Occasional hair fall?

L’Oreal research has identified 3 major causes of hair fall:

HAIR MALNUTRITION –Hair growth is programmed and controlled at the hair roots. When the roots are malnourished, the hair grows without essential nutrients, becoming weak and underdeveloped. 

ROOT FRAGILITY –Starting at the root, the diameter of the hair fiber is below average, which makes it more likely to break.

FIBER DAMAGE –Disruption of the hair’s cuticle, which acts as a shield for the hair, leads to hair being significantly more vulnerable to external aggressions

With intensive research on hair fall and much study on consumer’s hair fall

concerns, the L’Oréal Paris laboratories now bring you the latest hair care innovation from Paris.

L’Oréal Paris Fall Repair 3X is enriched with Arginine, an essential amino acid vital for hair growth, and offers a triple anti-hair fall action:

NOURISHES FROM THE ROOT

RESTRUCTURES HAIR FIBER 

MAKES HAIR GROW STRONGER 

Deemed by People Magazine as the Most Beautiful Woman in 2011, Jennifer Lopez has graced major beauty and fashion magazines since her return to prominence. She managed to dominate the music scene and the fashion landscape in just a couple of months.

In May 2012, Forbes Magazine proclaimed the Latina megastar as the Most Powerful Celebrity in Hollywood due to her massive fan base and influence to pop culture.

On that same year, she catapulted into greater heights when she was listed by Forbes as the 38th Most Powerful Women Who Run the World. She rounded up the list together with Monarchs, CEOs and Government Officials. 

In addition to her career as an actress, musician, dancer and fashion designer, she added motherhood to her long list of accolades. Even with challenges in her personal life, she comes out more beautiful, stronger and sexier than ever.

A model of strength and beauty, Jennifer Lopez is the perfect model for L’Oreal Paris Fall Repair 3x. She epitomizes all the things that a L’Oreal ambassador must possess: beauty, style, and grace combined.

The Fall Repair 3X Range

Fall Repair 3X shampoo 

Cleanses the hair & helps to make it more resistant from the roots. 

Php 110

Fall Repair 3X conditioner instantly detangles hair. Hair is stronger and feels softer.

Php 119

 Fall Repair 3X Leave In Tonic is a unique water based treatment which helps nourish the hair root. 

Applied directly on the scalp, the tonic helps make hair stronger and resistant to external aggressions. 

Php 259

The L’Oréal Paris FALL REPAIR 3X range is now available in the Philippines and is 

sold nationwide beginning March 2013.