Chanel CC Cream :)

What is CC Cream?

CC Cream, also known as correction complete/color control cream, is the all-on-one complexion perfecter that acts as both a skin-care and makeup product. 

The difference between CC Cream and BB Cream is that the texture of CC Cream is lighter so it's smoother when applying and it would give you a less oily/greasy finish. 

Chanel CC Cream

This time, I would have to say that I'm fully satisfied with this Chanel CC Cream! It's the best CC Cream that I have ever used! It's even better than the Dior BB Cream that I thought was the best! It beautifies your skin at the same time as nourishing it. It blends out really quickly and gives you a great covering. I wouldn't say it's a light-weight product but it is currently the lightest CC Cream/foundation that you can find on the market. 

Moreover, CC Cream is just imported to the U.S. a few days/a week ago because I got it on the first day it got to the U.S. And the only available tone was 20 Beige, which is the lightest one. Fortunately, it's perfect for my skin tone! And I'm totally in love with this product after 1-2 weeks of using it. I now use it every single after putting on the Elizabeth Arden facial anti-aging serum as a base. It really compliments your skin tone a lot. It does brighten your skin but not like ghost-white! It's more fair and warm. 

The reason why I prefer CC Cream is that it provides more coverage while nourishing my skin. And this CC Cream from Chanel also offers SPF 30 and PA+++ which also acts as a sunscreen! This will protect you from the damaging UVA and UVB rays, especially in the summer when it tend to be more sunny outside. When I use this CC Cream, I don't need to put on any concealer, highlighter or skin corrector because it also treats and covers uneven skin tone effectively! 

This is how the packaging looks like! :)

Chanel CC Cream combines 5 actions in 1 single step:

1. Soothes sensitive skin
2. Moisturizes and gives skin hydration
3. Protects skin from the damaging UVA-UVB rays
4. Prevents external aggressions
5. Evens out imperfections

This is the swatch of Chanel CC Cream and how it looks like after applying. It blends, evens out my skin tone effectively and gives my face that natural look. For some reasons, it just doesn't show up on pictures, at all. But it really works for me!

And the one thing that surprised me after all is that my skin looks even better after removing makeup. It gives my skin a glowy effect and a flawlessly radiant complexion every single time. It's really hard to see in the pictures because of the light (And my skin is not that yellow!)

The things that I love about Chanel CC Cream:

• Perfume scent upon application but will soon fade away (still smell really good after all)
• Long-wearing - makes it a good choice for summer!
• Nourish your skin while giving you that perfect natural look! 
• Packaging is travel-friendly, thin squeezable tube. 
• Gives your skin a lot of hydration
• Evens out our skin tone effectively (say goodbye to concealer/long-wearing foundation)

Down sides:

• Even though it's the lightest CC Cream you can find on the market, it's still somehow a little bit heavy-weight
• It tends to get a bit greasy at the end of the day but it's still better than other BB Cream products that I have used so far
• You cannot really use it for the nighttime because it has SPF in it... and it's just unsuitable. 
• If you don't have pale skin, you would find this product to be a little bit light. However, I was talking to the Chanel saleswoman the other day and she said Chanel would be selling 2 darker tones very soon, so be patient!

Etude House CC Cream

This is Etude House CC Cream. As you can see, the texture is very glitter-like and TOO white. I don't know why it doesn't show up on pictures but it looks uneven/too light on my hand. 

I have tried Etude House CC Cream before and unfortunately it was a bad experience. The texture was glitter-like and pretty sticky when applying on the face. Moreover, there is only one color which is TOO light for me as an Asian (even though Etude House is a Korean based company). If you have super duper bright/pale skin, Etude House CC Cream is a good choice for you. 

So hopefully you've had a good idea of what CC Cream is and how Chanel CC Cream has worked for me! :)

06/17/13

- Cher

My Nighttime Skincare Routine!

Soooo... Today I'm writing this to show you guys my daily skincare routine! :) My skin is very sensitive so I always stick with the same products that I have been using for years. However, I have changed my skincare routine ever since I moved to the U.S. because the ingredients in the products here are different from what I have always used in the past. I actually really like my skincare routine right now because it helps my skin a lot! :) Last winter, I went back home to visit and the weather there caused my face to breakout so I was freaking out at that time. And when I got back to the States, my skin was still in a really bad condition... But after doing some researches, I finally found some products that actually suit my skin so I decided to try them out. Fortunately, they worked! :) Okay I'll get straight to the point now! Below is the steps of my nighttime skincare routine: 

1/ After washing my face with VICHY Purete Thermale Purifying Foaming Cream Cleanser, I apply this thermal spring water by spraying it all over my face then start massaging in circular motions (Sometimes I use my Lancome toner instead of thermal spring water)

2/ After that, I use a cotton pad and apply this Aloe Moistfull by Etude House to reduce any redness around my face; it also soothes your pimples effectively.

3/ Then, I use Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Capsules Daily Youth Restoring Face and Eye Serums. The bigger box (left) is the Daily Youth Restoring Face and the smaller one is the Eyes Serums. :)

There are many small capsules inside; I usually use 1 capsule a day (half for daytime and the other half for nighttime). I always massage my face and around the eyes in circular motions after applying this on. 
This serum is super awesome, it is made for all skin types. It's lightweight, silky and non-greasy! It absorbs really really quick and makes your skin feel soft immediately after applying. The difference is visible after only 3 weeks! :) My skin appears to be more youthful, smoother, and firmer. It also improves your skin tone, reduces roughness/dryness, and reduces wrinkles. I'm so in love with this product! :) Oh and it doesn't really have any smell (it actually smells a bit like oil at first but the scent will disappear after a few seconds). If you use this in the morning before putting on your makeup, it will give you that radiant, glowy, and healthy skin look!

4/ Next, I apply this Clinique Even Better Dark Spot Corrector on my face to help eliminating any imperfections on my face. This product actually works for me; I used to have a lot of pimples which left a lot of scars afterwards. However, after one month of constant use, all the dark spots on my face started to fade and finally disappear! :) 

5/ Finally, I apply about 2-3 bean-sized dots of VICHY Aqualia Thermal Moisturizer all over my face and massage gently

In the winter, I use this Calrins Creme Riche Desalterante for Very Dry Skin because my skin tends to get really really dry in the winter. To be honest, this cream is not that comfortable when applying because it's not light-weighted. However, it really helps hydrating your dry skin so I have to bare with it! :)

I'll be posting about my daytime skincare routine really soon! :) And also, a 'CC Creams Review' and a 'Summer Most Wanted Products' are gonna be posted soon so keep your eyes on my blog! :)

June 3, 2013