I'm starting to take my makeup skills to the next level and decided to go out and buy a concealer and highlighter to play with. After several visits to Sephora and the makeup counters at Robinsons, I narrowed down to Benefit Boi-ing concealer (shade 3) and Watt's Up! higlighter, hope you enjoy my review!
Boi-ing concealer in shade 3
I have mainly been using this to brighten my under eye area and a little
to conceal any blemishes. It has a creamy consistency and is really
easy
to apply and blend. It builds well to cover those stubborn marks.
However if you apply it a little too heavy it can look cakey.
Considering that it gives really good coverage, I recommend you use a
little and go over with some setting powder. I am using shade 3, which
is slightly ligher than my skin tone but not too light that it looks
ashy. I have tried it on several times now in the humid Singapore
weather and it stays well for almost 6 hours, but I might need to
blot/touch up with powder.
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| Concealer shade 3 which I use as a under eye highlight (sorry for the really bad lighting) |
Unfortunately I am not a fan of the price at this stage, at $34SGD it isn't the cheapest concealer out there but it is the best one I've tried. I will definately be using Boi-ing for a while in the future because a small amount goes such a long way and I love how it brightens the areas where light hits the most! Hopefully I can start playing around with it a little more and get those Kim K contours!!
Watt's Up! highlighter
I've been struggling to find a good highlighter that suits my skin tone and was excited to try this out when I came across it! Highlighters, in my opinion, helps accentuate your features in even the dimmest of lighting :) When you start contouring with bronzers and concealers, you need something to bring back the dimension!
Watt's Up! comes as a stick which is
designed for easy application with one hand. I like it because there is no brush applicator (no dipping and wiping off the excess liquid) or powder flying everywhere, just a
simple double ended stick. The packaging looks like a light bulb
(hence the name 'Watt's Up!') with the highlighter at one end and a transparent plastic cap revealing the 'soft glow blender' on the other (which I haven't really used). I feel like it's
smudges the foundation/concealer underneath so fingers are so much
better and sometimes the best tool.
The highlighter blends well, as the formula is creamy. The champagne color sits well with my brown skin tone and the glow/pay off isn't over the top.
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| You can also apply to wherever the light naturally hits your face. It can be worn alone or on top of makeup. |
Again, the price was a little steep at $48SGD :( But because I have finally found a highlight that I can see on my skin, this one is a keeper!
If anyone can suggest another highlight, please please let me know as I am keen to try more out. In the mean time, I'm gonna tweek my highlighting and contouring skills :)
xS
