Let's Talk Beauty - Liquid Foundations & Bifesta Makeup Remover Range

Finally took some time during the long weekend to try these liquid foundations and do a comparison between them! Here's my review on the products and I hope this will prove useful to some of you :) Firstly, a little background on my skin type - I have combination skin, with an oily "T-Zone" area, while the skin around my cheeks, eyes and mouth is usually dry. Just a note that what suits my skin type might not suit yours, so it'd be good to do some homework before committing to a bottle! ;)

 

I generally only use foundations for events or days when I need to look more polished. The skin needs prepping before foundation (or any makeup for that matter) can be applied. A good way to prep the skin is to have your regular 3-step routine (cleanse, tone & moisturize), then apply a primer to get the face makeup ready! Remember to apply sunblock if necessary.

A good trick to reduce wastage is to pour/pump small amounts on the back of your hand, and replenish only if necessary. Using a foundation brush will help give an air-brushed effect, though blending may be less easy compared to using a sponge.

 

These are the RMK makeup products I currently use and so far they've been working really well for me. There's definitely room for improvement packaging wise, but I still love them to bits! Am now on the hunt for good primers & loose powders, do you girls have any to recommend? In the meantime, I had requests to try out Dior, Cle de Peau & Chanel liquid foundations. Does anyone know how I can get samples for these brands? If so, do let me know!

And since we're on the topic of makeup.. Previously in my Beauty Things entry, I asked readers to recommend a good make-up remover that is non oil-based. I had quite a handful of recommendations for Cleansing Express and I was SO stoked when Mandom Corp. (manufacturer & distributor of Cleansing Express) approached me to do a review on their product range!

Cleansing Express is now rebranded as Bifesta. Bi = Beauty in Japanese, while Festa = Festival in English. Put them together and you'll get a Beauty Festival! They've also reduced their range from 10 products to the 7 as seen above!

What I really like about Bifesta is that it's a brand that specializes in only makeup removers. And because they understand the different lifestyles and needs that their consumers have, they've come up with an extensive range of makeup removers just to cater to all!

You can match your skin-type and your needs to the chart above and see which of their product(s) suit you best! They've grouped their products into 3 main components. First being the Non-Rinse ones that consists of the 4 Lotions - Moist, Sebum, Brightup & Agecare. Followed by two Rinse-Off types in either Gel or Liquid form, and lastly, their raved-about Eye Makeup Remover.

These are the products I'll be concentrating on today ;) The Cleansing Liquid, the Eye Makeup Remover and the Lotion Makeup Remover in Moist (best suited for my dry skin).

1) The Cleansing Liquid

Occasions for use: For every day makeup, waterproof or non-waterproof. It comes in handy whenever I'm tired after a long day at work and just feel like doing everything in the shower, including removing my makeup!

Completely water-based yet as powerful as oil cleansing! It's a great option especially for those who love the power of oil but hate the grimy, oily feeling or hassle of having to double wash. Highly recommend you to put one in your shower in case of those ultra lazy days. 

The results: My hard-to-remove eyeliner was dissolved in a couple of gentle rubs! My skin felt thoroughly cleansed after the rinse! Not only did it remove all the makeup so well, it was definitely much less grimy compared to my previous oil makeup removers! The skin felt completely refreshed after wash :D

P.S. Best used with dry palms!

 

The verdict 

 4.5/5 brushes

2) Eye Makeup Remover

Occasions for use: For any hard-to-remove eye or lip makeup, especially for a heavy eyeliner & mascara user like myself ;)

 

3 Simple Steps:

- Shake well before use (contains an emollient layer)

- Pour a 50c coin size worth of lotion onto the cotton pad

- Hold & gently press down for about 10secs before wiping off

P.S. Hold down longer for stubborn or hard to remove eye/lip makeup

The results: Amazingly, almost all eye makeup I had on was removed in just one swipe (except the false lashes).

This product is gentle yet powerful for those who want to remove their eye/lip makeup without any fuss! The emollient layer contains Vitamin E & removes waterproof makeup while the water base contains Vit B and wraps oil & sebum. What's more, it helps to protect your lashes by thoroughly removing without any need for tugging!

My verdict 

5/5 brushes!

3) Lotion Make-Up Remover (Moist)

Occasion for use: When I get really slack, especially when I'm back from a long night out and just wanna do all my makeup removing on the couch or in front of the laptop etc. It's really perfect for those who just wanna strip their skin off makeup and plop in bed. I usually use this with the Eye Makeup Remover, whenever I have eye makeup on :)

All you need to do is have the Lotion Makeup Remover & your cotton pads beside you, and you're good to remove your makeup anywhere! Removal is complete when the cotton pads are free from any dirt/colouring. You don't even need to rub, just a gentle swipe and the dirt's all shown on the cotton pad!

The results: A thoroughly cleansed & moist face that's ready for bed. 

My verdict 

5/5 brushes! 

You may ask.. Why do water-based makeup removers work as well as oil-based ones but are more gentle to the skin? Well, watch the video above to learn the secret to gentle but powerful water-based cleansing!

It's the No. 1 brand for water-based cleansing in Japan with over 4.5 million bottles sold since its launch in 2009! It has also been consistently ranked #3 in the overall makeup remover category by Japan's largest forum, @cosme.net. It's undeniably popular among makeup artists in Japan too; they use it mostly for makeup correction.

 

Well, with all the makeup removed in such a fuss-free and gentle way, I'm definitely sold! Thank you again to the readers who recommended Cleansing Express, now known as Bifesta :D

In the meantime, you can purchase Bifesta makeup removers at any Watsons, Guardian, Sasa, Meidiya and Nishino Pharmacies! This drugstore product is definitely economical and each bottle can be used for at least 1-2months with every day usage (yet another plus point!). 

Also, if you'd like to receive a sample, simply quote 'belluspuera' at their Facebook Page! 

This is while stocks last, so hurry do so NOW!!

I'll leave you now with the price range and strength chart ;) 

Feel free to leave a comment or email me at belluspuera@gmail.com if you'd like to know any more!

Lastly, the LUXASIA SALE is happening tomorrow! They carry brands like YSL, Stila, RMK, Guerlain, Lancaster, La Prairie, Marc Jacobs, Jurlique, so remember to drop by if you need to stock up on your beauty products :D

Till our next beauty chat! ;)