Did anyone went to the International Beauty Expo (IBE) 2014 at KLCC? This year's expo is a disappointment compared to last year. There were not much promotion going on and I even saw fake Too Faced cosmetics. Tsk tsk tsk. At the beauty expo, I came across this Malaysian beauty brand known as
Omorose. There are not much of beauty products that are from Malaysia so
I was surprised to find one that day. I actually went to the booth
after seeing the cute packaging.
Introduction
The co founders of Omorose are Terry Liau and Pauline Chew. They came with the name Omorose which means "Beautiful" in ancient Egyptian after being inspired by the stunning wall paintings at the Valley of Queens in Egypt. This brand uses only natural preservatives when needed and does not contain parabens or phenoxyethanol. Omorose also claims to be a cruelty free brand where no animal testing is being done. Another point that I like about Omorose is that they are working with The Beautiful Gate Foundation for the Disabled, providing job opportunities to the disabled community. When we shop from Omorose, it means that we are helping the disabled. How meaningful is that? :)
These are what I got during the expo. The total of the products are supposed to be RM328 but it was selling for only RM130. Can you believe that?? This post is going to be lengthy and image heavy, so take a cup of coffee, sit down and relax. :)
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| a) BB Stick SPF35 b) Satyn Superfine Finishing Powder c) Lip Dressing d) Hypnotic Eyes Silky Eyeshadow Duo e) Rosey Glow Cheek Tint |
A) Omorose BB Stick SPF35 (RM99 for 0.7oz/20g)
This act as a foundation stick with sunscreen of SPF35. According to the beauty assistant, this stick acts more as a sunscreen rather than BB cream. However since it is tinted, it is still best to remove the makeup with oil makeup remover. It comes in 3 shades which are (i) Light & Fair, (ii) Fair & Medium, and (iii) Medium & Tan.
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| Swatch of BB Stick. It is a creamy texture that dries off to matte, powdery finish after blending. |
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| In order to get the product out, the stick has to be rotated anti clockwise and vice versa to return the product into the tube. |
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| List of ingredients |
The sunscreen foundation is easily blended on the face and finishes off with a matte, powdery finish. For coverage, it is very minimal. I have to apply few layers to cover the redness on my skin. However, with few layers, my skin starts to feel heavy and sticky.
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| Coverage Test |
Oil control: As for oil control, I started noticing shine after 3 hours and I will need to blot it using tissue paper. This is normal for me since Malaysia is terribly hot and I tend to sweat therefore producing more sebum.
Final thought: I like that this product gave me the convenience of applying foundation and sunscreen at once. Although it does contain SPF 35, I will not entirely rely on it. This stick is perfect for usage when I'm feeling lazy and wants minimal coverage on my skin. I can also put it in my bag and take it out anytime for touch up.
B) Satyn Superfine Finishing Powder (RM89 for 0.21oz/6g)
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| It comes with a small puff as well as protective sticker over the powder holes. |
This finishing powder acts as a loose powder used after foundation to set the makeup. It is formulated with Diamond Powder Lumiere to create a matte effect with a soft radiant finish. The texture of the powder is finely milled and it appears white/ translucent. After blending it out, you will have a smooth finish on your face. It is very similar to baby's powder where your skin felt smooth after usage.
Shade: It comes in 2 shades which are Flawless and Diamond. The only difference between these 2 shades is that Diamond has shimmer in it. However, the shimmer is really fine and does not make your face looked like a glitter ball. I tested it on my hand during the expo and it gave a natural finish. Satyn Superfine Finishing Powder does what it claim by giving a matte and smooth finish to the face.
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| See how finely milled the powder is. |
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| Left: Partially blended, Right: Fully blended |
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| List of ingredients for those that are interested |
Final thought: This powder is seriously the finest I have encountered and my face feel so smooth after applying it. It does a great job mattifying the skin without feeling heavy but it is still not enough for my oily combination skin. The only thing that I do not like is that the powder tends to fly around due to its fine texture creating a mess all over the my counter. You might worry if it will spill in your makeup bag but don't worry as it does have a sturdy packaging. The lid can be covered tightly to prevent spillage from happening. So if you would like to get anything from Omorose, I would say go for this finishing powder.
C) Lip Dressing (RM29 for 0.17oz/ 5g)
Lip dressing is a nourishing vegan lip balm which is packed with good ingredients such as coconut oil, avocado oil, argan oil as well as Vitamin E. All those ingredients will help to nourish and protect the lips. Besides, it is tinted to add a hint of colour to the lips. Another plus point about this balm is that it creates a dewy glass effect so that the lips will not be matte. I appreciate it in the lip balm as I always feel that matte products does not suit me.
Shade: It comes in 5 shade which are Clear Citrus Punch, Strawberry Sorbet, Creme Brulee, Tropical Paradise and Chocolate Bons Bons. I got mine in the shade Strawberry Sorbet which is a bright pink in the tube. Once applied, it gives off a bubblegum pink on the lips.
Final thought: I have mix feeling about the lip dressing. I do not dislike nor do I like it. It is moisturising when I first applied it and it does emphasize the fine wrinkles on my lips. If my lips are flaky, it will become more obvious after applying the lip dressing. To overcome this, I usually just dab it in the center of the lips and used my fingers to spread the colour. As for lasting power, the shade does disappear with eating and drinking so reapplication has to be done.
I will be reviewing on the eye shadow and blusher in Part 2 which is coming up real soon, so stay tune. Have you tried any Malaysian beauty products and what do you feel about the them? Do share with me below.
For more information, please visit:
Website: http://omorosecosmetics.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omorosecosmetics?fref=ts
*Disclaimer: I bought the products with my own money. This review is not sponsored.
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