2015 @cosme Best New Makeup Award (Base Make Up)

Here comes the base make up products!

on top of the @cosme annual ranking (which i've wrote about in a separate entry), @cosme also released a biannual best new makeup awards. it is given to new products that have been released in the past 6+ months. i think they should just name it "best new comer award" to avoid any confusion with their annual ranking (which surveys all products regardless of release dates). in other words, only good products that are newly released can make it into this list.

in this entry, i've compiled the list of base makeup products. you can read about the best new skin care ranking in a separate entry. as you will see, there isn't much new innovation when it comes to base makeup. i don't even see a category for concealers!

BEST POWDER FOUNDATION

first place

MAQuillAGE | dramatic powder UV

lightweight and fluffy like mousse, the powder creates good skin that look so good, people may think it's your own skin.

second place

EST | powder foundation silky smooth

third place

ONLY MINERALS | premium foundation

BEST LIQUID FOUNDATION

first place

LANCOME | blanc expert liquid

the perfect foundation to help your makeup last the entire day!

second place

BOBBI BROWN | intensive skin serum foundation SPF40 (PA++++)

third place

DHC | Q10 moisture care liquid foundation EX

BEST SETTING POWDER

first place
GUERLAIN | meteorites compact

the powder that enhances your skin is finally here.

second place

DIOR | diorskin nude air loose powder

third place

DHC | Q10 moisture care face powder EX

BEST BB CREAM

first place

BIORE | sara sara aqua rich BB essence

effectively blocks out UV rays while camouflaging your skin for a natural look.

second place

PRIOR | BB gel cream

third place

YSL BEAUTE |  forever light creator SPF50

BEST CC CREAM

first place

JILL STUART | airy tint watery CC cream

can be used on its own to create a long lasting pure skin effect. covers all types of blemishes effortlessly.

second place

CHANEL | CC cream SPF50

third place

LANCOME | city miracle CC cream

omitted in this entry are the makeup primers, which you can see for yourself by click on the link!

most of the products in the ranking are from the higher end brands, i think it's a smart choice to invest in better base products since we use them over a wider surface area!

base make up routine

have you guys checked out this video yet?
i'm showing how i do my base makeup usually!



PRODUCTS
1. biore UV aqua rich sunscreen
2. dr jart black label bb cream
3. kate mineral powder foundation


4. nature republic brightening CC cream
5. sonia kashuk hidden agenda concealer palette

most of the time i just do with the first 3 items in the first photos.
i love this sunscreen by biore. it's more moisturizing and does not leave my face feeling sticky like the original non-whitening version.
the bb cream does an ok job at lightening my dark circles and evening my skin tone,
sometimes i want my face to look more natural so i choose not to cover my dark circles completely :P
i finish off my base makeup with powder because it's really too hot in singapore.
i need the powder to absorb some of the oil and sweat that will be produced throughout the day.
however, when the weather is cooler i do prefer to do without the powder because i actually like the dewy look :)

when i need full coverage, i'll use the sonia kashuk concealer to color correct and conceal the dark circles.
the nature republic CC cream is used as a brightener and highlighter when i feel that my skin needs that dewy glow.