i got my foundation, hehe
Some very nice readers / friends have suggested brands (Chanel, Ettusais) that they are loving, i also asked my sister-in-law about her Estee Lauder's foundation and read forums etc..
Somehow, everybody's opinion varies and i won't know which brands will suit my skin, so it's best to go down and try them out myself to see which i find the most comfortable :)
Didn't intend to get my foundation when i met jayen at J8 Bishan yesterday (cos i thought Tangs Orchard would have a wider variety of brands to choose from, like Chanel and stuff!). Jayen decided to get his hair cut so i walked around the beauty counters while waiting for him. Was happy to see Ettusais so i tested the liquid foundation on the back of my hand. It wasn't my first time trying Ettusais' products, haha.. In fact, i used to buy their concealers and powder. The thought of using medicated make-up products for my acne-prone skin makes me feel at ease, heee..
However, I found the liquid foundation a little too dry for my liking. I wanted something lighter and more watery. But the word, "Non-comedogenic", is really very tempting! haha
so i thought i would KIV it and see if i can find a better product, if not, i would come back to buy it.
Stopped by SASA and found the the Sana Natural Resource foundation for sensitive skin!! YAY i was so happy, cos Watsons stopped carrying the brand. Although i have one almost-used-up bottle at home (bought many years back) , i still pumped a lil out to 'test' again and.. i found it as drying as the Ettusias one lehh.. :(
There was another Japanese brand of liquid foundation beside it which i tried, but it also was too thick and dry :( :((
By that time, i very
sian already.. and one SaSa salesgirl came over and asked me if i wanted to try a water-based foundation, Cyber Colours one.
In my heart, i was thinking, "simi cyber colour -_- must be she got commission if she sell that brand, tats why recommending me lor".. hahaa
with a skeptical mind, i still allowed the salesgirl to test the foundation on my hand.
AND I TELL YOU,
i was bowled over by the texture!!!! It was so watery and doesn't feel dry at all! And to some extent, it even felt very cooling! i was amazed, yes i was very, haha
Totally changed my perception of an off-the-shelf brand!
It had ALL that i wanted: Water-based, light weight and doesn't leave my skin looking yellowish / dry! And it's very affordable in my opinion! :)
It seems perfect and i thought i didn't have to look any further!
I was so happy i took a photo of the poster at the POP (point of purchase) display, haha.. and the salesgirl screamed (yes, she did -__-) when i snapped the photo. She say i cannot take photo -_- haha, but i already did... and i'm posting it, hee

I bought the GEMSTONE Aqua-Base Pudding Aquatic Foundation in shade, 02 Natural

Don't play play, got 6 gemstones in their ingredients!
Pearl, Diamond, Amethyst, Ruby, Coral and Jade! hahaa.. and it's recommended by I try not to apply on my forehead too cos hair(equals dirt) in contact with foundation is not a very wise combination.
My verdict: i like it :)

with flash,

i have some post-acne scars on my face, but they're cleverly concealed with IPSA's concealer, haha.. my all-time favourite though :)
No powder is needed to mattify the skin after application of the pudding foundation!!
Skin stays refreshed with no sticky feeling for hours! YAY
Still, verdict is not final yet.
Cos i need to monitor for a few weeks to see whether there's a reduction of clogged pores as compared to other make-up products i've used. But one comforting fact is that, i observed the foundation being easily removed when i washed it off with my Fancl cleansing oil :) and no whitehead bumps felt (means less clogging?)
So far so good!