KATE Brightening Makeup Base & Concealing Cover Powder Foundation

My daily face base routine is usually primer (optional), then BB cream/liquid foundation followed by pressed/loose powder. On lazy days, I opt for just primer and powder foundation.

My current faves are KATE Brightening Makeup Base & Powder Foundation For Cover, which can be found in KATE Cosmetics Spring Summer 2013 Collection.

KATE Brightening Makeup Base comes with SPF23 PA+++.

KATE Brightening Makeup Base comes in a convenient squeeze tube with fine tip nozzle that dispenses just the amount of product, avoiding wastage.

It is available only in Light Beige (beige with yellow undertones). I think those with darker skintone can apply a thin layer of this makeup base followed by your regular foundation, for a brighter look. 

It has a light creamy consistency that is easy to spread and blend. When applied on the skin (using fingers), it feels like a lighter version of liquid foundation. It has light medium coverage, subtly concealing redness and visible pores. It brightens and evens out the skin tone naturally, with a semi-matte finish.

KATE Concealing Cover Powder Foundation comes with SPF20 PA+++. The powder foundation and case are sold separately.

KATE Concealing Cover Powder Foundation is available in 6 shades. My usual shade is OC-C but it was already snapped up by the others (at the event) since it is a common shade. I was matched to BE-C (beige with slightly yellow undertones). Intially, I was pretty worried that it might be too dark for me. My worries were clearly unfounded. In fact, it matches my fair-medium skintone perfectly!

Here, I applied KATE Brightening Makeup Base and Concealing Cover Powder Foundation only on the right side. See the difference?

I adore the velvety smooth powder texture of the powder foundation - lightweight yet provides adequate coverage. When layered on, the finish is more matte as compared to applying the makeup base alone. And, the finish is neither cakey nor powdery.

Here's my full-on makeup face.

This is how my face looked after 6 hours without blotting. Not too bad uh? I must say that I am really impressed by these two products. Nothing but raves for them! Needless to say, they are definitely worth to repurchase (:

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KATE Cosmetics Spring Summer 2013 Collection [Photos + Swatches]

One of my fave makeup brands, KATE Cosmetics, launched its Spring Summer 2013 Collection last month. This new collection features a full range of shiny, high impact makeup create by combining precious shades with gold for a glamorous sophisticated look that takes you from day to night.

For now, this post will feature the product info, photos and swatches. Review(s) & LOTD posts will be up soon.

KATE Goldish Eyes

- S$27

A beautiful eyeshadow quad, which creates enticing eyes with a captivating luster layering 2 shades of gold shimmer.

Available in 4 variants.

GD-1

PK-1

WT-1

BU-1

KATE Goldish Eyes BU-1 consists of shiny gold, soft beige, deep brown & color gold (shimmery baby blue).

 

KATE Concealing Cover Powder Foundation SPF20 PA+++

- [refill: S$34, case: S$14.50]

This is unlike your regular powder foundation. One of the new ingredients is the flash-and-cover powder, which is highly transparent with a strong shimmer that widely diffuses light. Visible pores and redness disappear under strong light, creating smooth porcelain looking skin. The other new ingredient is the concealing capsules, which even out skin tone. And, they have a water-repellent coating for a long-lasting foundation finish.

Available in 6 shades.

KATE Brightening Makeup Base SPF23 PA+++

- S$20.50

A makeup base that covers visible pores and evens out skin tone naturally, which results in smooth and glowy looking skin.

Available in Light Beige.

 

KATE Shiny Eyelid Liner

- S$20.50

A gel eyeliner which makes the lower eyelids look teary, full and plump, with a natural shine (in a single stroke).

Available in PK-1 [a soft pink shade for contoured looking lower eyelids] & BE-1 [a smooth beige shade for naturally full looking lower eyelids].

KATE Gel Eyeliner N [comes with brush]

- S$25.50 

A fade-resistant gel eyeliner that applies smoothly on the skin.

 Available in BK-1 [Glow Black] & BK-4 [Matte Black]. Above image is the swatch of BK-1.

 

KATE Lash Extension Mascara 

- S$25.50

A mascara formulated with super long extension fibers (up to 5mm long) that easily adhere to the lashes, creating long and curled salon-quality lashes (look just like eyelash extensions).

Available in BK-1.

***All info are extracted from press release.***

• Review: KATE Brightening Makeup Base & Concealing Cover Powder Foundation

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