Showing posts with label Holika Holika x Peko Hard Cover Glow Cushion review. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Holika Holika x Peko Hard Cover Glow Cushion review. Show all posts

Sunday 15 March 2020

[Review] Holika Holika Hard Cover Glow Stick Foundation

This is my most anticipated base makeup release from Holika Holika particularly because I purchased the Holika Holika Hard Cover Glow Peko Edition Cushion and wore it ever single day


Features
A refreshing and cooling foundation stick that provides moisture and cools the skin immediately.
Highly moisturizing essential serum ingredients help expresses clear and dewy glow coverage.
The powerful coverage, delicate glow, and fresh finish keep the skin moist and clean without darkening.



The packaging is remarkable. Its well made and has this luxurious rose gold accent which adds class to this stick foundation.
This has a twist up mechanism to roll the product up something that is characteristic of all stick products. This holds 12gm of product. It comes with SPF50+ PA++++ 



This comes in three shades 01 warm ivory , 03 sand ivory and 04 honey . I dont know why they skipped shade 02 and jumped to shade 03 but over all there isn't a massive difference in the shade range



This foundation has that same Hard Cover Glow Peko Edition Cushion scent ( it is floral and feminine ) I chose this in shade 01 warm ivory . It is a bright light Beige very yellow toned. The shade initially looks a tad bit light on my skin (partially because its spring and my skin looks slightly tan ) but after blending it with a puff, It looks a nice match for my skin.
Now onto the part that knocked my socks off '' The Glow '' . This gives my skin that lit from within glow. The first time I used it , I skipped primer and sunscreen (gasps in horror )


I was amazed how easily this blended into the skin due to its super creamy nature. It didn't accentuate any dry patches. Nor did it exacerbate the fine lines on my face.


 On day 1: I just wore this on its own, no primer, no powder and my skin looked its absolute best. It covered all the breakouts on my cheeks so well. After 4 hrs my T zone looked slightly oily but the foundation still looked seemless and smooth. By 6 hrs marks I had to blot my T zone with a blotting paper to keep the shine down. I didn't felt the need to reapply during the day



On day 2: I applied powder on top ( just my T zone) and really loved how it my sebum stayed under control

On day 3: I used this in conjunction with my sunscreen, primer and powder and I had a  great makeup day. Though the multiple layers did cause a bit of creasing under my eyes and around my nose. But still I liked it


Compared to the Holika Holika Hard Cover Glow Cushion , The Stick version provides more coverage. It also more long lasting.

Overall this really lives up to its name. It glowy and works for all skin types. My only problem with this stick foundation is that in warm weather. Its becomes too soft and starts melting . So its best to store it in a dry cold place. I plan to keep this in my fridge when summer arrives

Holika Holika Hard Cover Glow Stick is sold on Jolse.com

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Tuesday 15 October 2019

[Review] Holika Holika x Peko Hard Cover Glow Cushion

This cushion was release in 2018 and I have been considering purchasing this ever since. I finally bought this from yesstyle and after using this for two weeks here is my review


The packaging is super cute but that is not what made me buy this cushion. Its actually the dew factor along with coverage that piqued my interest


A limited-edition cushion foundaton with SPF50+ PA+++ protection to create dewy, glowy skin that feels moisturized.
A special collection featuring one of the most popular and adorable characters from Japan, Fujiya Peko, is launched.
This cushion is enriched with double moist serum and aloe vera leaf water, leaving skin moisturised and glowing.
With the help of Full Barrier™, powerful broad spectrum SPF50 protects skin from free radical damage and ensures skin's barrier stay intact.


This collection comes in 4 colours that match a broad range of skin tones.

I totally love the creative milk cartoon packaging. I will admit that it is taking a lot of extra space in my cupboard but I just can't throw the box out


Inside the milk cartoon you can see the individually packed cushion and cushion case. The case is actually very sturdy and has a nice mirror.  The cushion puff has a Peko design printed on it


The cushion itself is very interesting. This cushion is full of surprises I must add. The floral pattern embossed on it so pretty. I dipped my fingers in the cushion ( a very unhygenic thing to do ) and was totally shook by the moisturizing/ liquidy formula


There are 4 shades in the range I picked 02 petal ( I looked like a closer match for my skin on online swatches)

So I have oily skin  and many sane people who have oily skin avoid base product that says glow/ moisturizing . But since I am bit of a risk taker and I have enjoyed a few glowy foundations in the past I decided to try this version. The puff is soft and picks the product easily. I didnt have a hard time blending the foundation on my face


The glow part is 100% real as soon as I applied it to my face I could see the unmistakable sheen on my face. It looked beautiful and clear ( just like glass ) but since I know how treacherous my sebaceous glands are I knew that the glow will soon transform into a greasy mess so I immediately applied a thin layer of translucent powder on top. Even after a light dusting of powder the glow was still there a little mutted but it still made my skin look fresh and healthy


In terms of coverage this gives buildable medium coverage. The cushion lasted pretty well on my face. Though my face did turn oily after four hours but it looked nice and smooth after blotting. I wore this cushion foundation for 8 hrs and by the end of the day my face looked pretty decent. There was no harsh texture or dry spots on my face. I have to blot my face more than usual but thanks to the translucent powder the foundation didn't transfer or slide around



I am honestly really impressed with this cushion. It is indeed one of the best I have ever tried. The floral scent is pleasant. The formula is nice for cooler weather. I am only worried about the refill part as this is a limited edition cushion and I don't know if I can fit any other cushion refill in the case
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