These are the products that I bought when I visited HBC 3 weeks ago:
Let's start with the San San Concealer.
The HBC sales girl assisted me in choosing the right shade for my concealer and I chose olive. The packaging is just right for an affordable product. I forgot the price and I lost the receipt but I think its more or less P100. It says on the back of the packaging: SPF 15, and Vitamins A, C and E.
It's creamy and it glides lightly on my skin using my finger. The shade doesn't work best on me when applied on my under eye. I should have picked beige instead or natural since it has only 3 shades. It covers well especially on blemishes but I need to apply more coats when it's humid, that's why setting it with a finishing powder is necessary. It also leaves a little crease that's why I have to check my face every once in awhile if there's a need for retouching. Overall, San San Concealer is way better than the other local brands I've tried when it comes to consistency.
So, this is definitely worth a try for those who are looking for an affordable concealer but make sure you choose the right shade for your skin tone.
Next product is the San San Matte Finish Liquid Foundation.
The San San Matte Finish Liquid Foundation costs more than P100. I chose the shade #02. It comes in a glass bottle and an applicator cap with a paddle tip. I don't like the coconut smell of the product but I don't have a problem with it. It's not overpowering though and I don't smell it every time I use it.
And, this is how it looks like:
(Oops, sorry the photo is a bit blurry.)
It's thick. The shade blends well on my skin because it doesn't dry too quickly. It provides a very good coverage and leaves an even-toned skin.
Below are my photos wearing the San San Matte Finish Liquid foundation:
Note: I was attending a party in these photos, and these were taken 3 hours after applying the foundation without reapplying any makeup.
The photo in the right is blurry but it's very obvious that my face here is already shiny specifically my T-zone. I'd set my makeup with a pressed powder before going out but I didn't apply any primer and setting spray. Wearing this foundation makes me feel heavy. It's like I have so much makeup and I can't wait to blot it off my face.
So, obviously it's not matte but as I've mentioned, the color compliments my skin tone. I still love the dewy finish. When applying this, it's best to apply a small amount, blend it with a beauty sponge and set it with a finishing powder.
I've been using this product occasionally or depending on the weather. I don't regret buying it. It's cheap and it has good features for a local brand.
Last product is the San San Pressed Powder.
San San Pressed Powder has SPF 15 and Vitamins A, C and E.
Let's talk about the packaging first. I like the sleek compact, though at first, I found it hard to open it. The compact is just light to carry. Inside the compact is a very smooth sponge placed separately in a duct.
I have this in the shade #06 which is perfect for my skin tone. I like the smell and the product is creamy and not powdery. It's very easy to blend in my combination skin. It provides me a glowy, natural finish. I don't have breakouts and my skin doesn't get oily. The coverage is long lasting. I really appreciate this product. I just started using this for weeks but I would definitely buy this again.
Along with these products, I also include in my purchase the Hortaleza, M.D. Illuminous Plus Facial Toner. Please click here for review.
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