Product Review: Talika Skin Retouch

As promised I have tried out the Skin Retouch by Talika. The product promises to give me perfect skin in a flash. Is it true?

Talika Skin Retouch is made in France, a place that I want to visit. 

Talika Skin Retouch is specially designed for face, hands and neck. 

It promises to deliver the following: 

1. instantly erases fine lines and wrinkles

2. instantly evens out skin tone by hiding shadows

3. gives your skin smoothing and matifying effect

4. in 28 days: anti-aging and whitening effect

2 things that you must remember when using Talika Skin Retouch:

a. This product is a skin primer to be applied after your skincare and sunblock. Thereafter, no liquid product can be applied. For those who love to use liquid foundation, this is not for you.

b. Apply the product using the applicator, do not use your fingers.

It is suitable for face, hands and neck.

Before - skin without makeup, only moisturiser and sunblock

My skin is the oily type with open pores and deep scarring from acne. Therefore, there are redness and patches. After using my skincare and sunblock, I smoothen a layer of Talika Skin Retouch using the applicator. The application was easy with some practice. The product dries very fast and almost immediately I had better looking skin. The redness and the oily shine are gone. My skin although far from "perfect" (as promised by the product) looks matte and calm as shown below.

Immediately after application of Talika Skin Retouch - no makeup or photoshop

My joy was short-lived because after 1 hour, my skin started to look shinny and the red patches returned again as shown in the following picture.

After 1 hour of application - skin turned oily and shinny

Therefore, I conclude that Talika Skin Retouch is not designed for oily skin although it claimed that the retouching effect can last "all day long". If you have oily skin and wish to try this product, I recommend that you use some loose powder to prevent your skin from looking shinny easily. You may need to use a facial blotter to blot out the oil from time to time to keep the matte look. 

Nevertheless, this is an innovative product from Talika. I hope they will create a new formula for oily skin.

Retailing at RM162 for 30ml.

Product Review: Empro Medic Pore Designer

 Hi My Lovely Readers

Today I will be sharing with you about Empro Medic Pore Designer which was sent to me for my review. I am not sure whether you have heard of Empro which was founded by Prof Coco Alex – a distinguished icon in the beauty industry particularly eyebrow and lip micro pigmentation.

Product Description

The revolutionary EMPRO Medic Pore Designer is a skin smoothening primer that is especially designed for dual purposes – to cover wrinkles, blemishes and fine lines and at the same time absorbs oil, tightens pores and hides unsightly lines especially around the eye area.

 

It utilises the principal of optical blurring so that the different particle sizes contained in this special primer is able to cover even the most minute wrinkles and fine lines. The special sebum control porous shaped primer enables it to absorb excess oil and refines pores for a smoother and radiant skin texture.

The EMPRO Medic Pore Designer also designed to protect the skin, particularly the delicate eye area from harmful environmental factors.

The product comes with two ends, one specifically for pore tightening and the other to cover wrinkles. It should be applied prior to make up for a picture- perfect radiant look.  Dab small amounts of the product using the applicator wand around the eye area. It goes on as a silky, creamy colour to create a natural look. Its light texture which has excellent air permeability and oil control, it allows the skin to breathe without being stuffy. Never heavy or moist after application, it blends into the skin seamlessly. 

My Review

 

Before

after - no photoshop, no makeup

How to use:

Apply to clear skin before makeup application

1. To cover pores, apply "Tighten Pores" before makeup application with circular motion.

2. To cover lines, use "Covers Wrinkle" on eye and forehead area. Blend the product evenly with fingers

Pro:

1.EMPRO Medic Pore Designer combines advance scientific technology and extracts from 5 Flavour Berry, Lotus flower, Pegaga, Rose flower water, lemongrass oil and Hop flower.

2. effective to soften the fine lines around eye area and forehead

3. Applicator is soft and feels comfortable on skin

4. The 2 in 1 packaging - you get 2 products in one

5. Skin appears smoother (although not very noticible on my camera)

6. Can prep up your skin to become a smoother canvas before makeup application for your special occasion

Con: 

1. If you use too much product, some residue will appear as flakes

2. If you have oily skin like me, your skin will turned shinny after 1 -2 hrs

3. Not very effective for covering large pores (like mine)

This product is more suitable for those with normal skin with little scars. It is not too effective for people with oily skin and pitted scar. 

Price: RM 68.80

For more information about the EMPRO line of products, please visit www.emprocosmetic.com for more information.

Product Review: Revlon Age Defying Corrector

Today I will share with you my Revlon Age Defying Corrector which I purchased from US (my friend got this at a very cheap price).

My color is medium. I am happy with this product as it covers pimple scars and mole. I don't use it under my eye but it can be used under your eyes to cover dark circles if you wish to. 

As you can see, the brush applicator is really helpful for clean and accurate application of the product. I just need to turn the pen. You will hear a "tic" sound, usually one or 2 "tic" sound is enough. After you applied on the desired spot, just gently dab it to even out and blend it to your skin. If the coverage is not adequate, just reapply and dab again. It's quite easy to use.

I learnt this tip from a makeup artist (Lancome):

- If you are using liquid foundation, apply concealer AFTER the foundation

- If you are using 2 way cake or any powder foundation, apply concealer BEFORE the foundation

The ingredients

This is to show you the coverage. Before using the concealer, you can see the broken vein on my hand

After - the spot is not clear any more

Rating for Product Texture:4/5

Rating for Product Packaging: 4/5, You only need to turn once to deliver the needed amount

Rating for Product Effectiveness: 4/5

Will I repurchase: Yes

Do you use concealer? Any favourite brand? Thanks for sharing.

Have a lovely day!

Lavender♥

Stage Concealer Pencil

This is my STAGE concealer pencil. I would say that it is quite good in covering spots.

Before (notice the black mark on my hand)

 

 

After

 

Ingredients

Price: RM45

Coverage : 3.5/5

Will I repurchase: Most probably

What is your favorite concealer that you would recommend to everyone? Pls share. Thanks

♥Lavender♥