Then my sebaceous glands decided to be extra-sipag and now I have too much oil. And believe it or not, I only started noticing it last year. I guess I wasn’t used to having oily skin so it went by unnoticed for a while. And while we’re talking about my being oblivious to matters of my face: I also never cared about my acidic skin until a few months ago when I ran into a friend’s dad and he asked if I had gone to the beach because I looked tan.
Since then, I’ve been extra conscious about the foundation I use. I immediately ditched the Fanny Serrano two-way cake I was using because I had it in the wrong shade and it did nothing for oil control. For a while, I swore by Human Nature’s foundation from their Love Minerals line but I’m currently on my third pan and I’ve noticed that it hasn’t been working as well as it used to (oil control-wise). Last September, I bought Sephora’s mattifying foundation but I noticed lately that it only really works on me on non-humid days. That’s not right.
Last week, I asked around for foundation suggestions. Ginnil tweeted me about Palladio Rice Powder (one of my former housemates used to use this and I never thought much of it), available at Beauty Bar for PHP325. I googled the brand and found a handful of good reviews for their Wet and Dry Foundation on Makeupalley. Beauty Bar carried it, too, and I wasted no time trying it out.
Palladio Wet and Dry Foundation in Laurel Nude. Color is probably more accurate here.
If I recall correctly, this foundation only comes in six shades and Laurel Nude is the lightest. I am not a Laurel Nude but my skin is acidic so I have to go a shade lighter for when it oxidizes.
What I Like About It:
-Great coverage when applied wet or dry.
-Light and oil-free.
-Today is Day 3 of using it (on top of Neutrogena Hydro Gel, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Essence, and iWhite Makeup Base) and I can go six hours before having to blot. I’m curious as to how it will fare when I start using Beach Hut SPF65 (I’m currently out) again (or attend a barbados wedding lulz).
-Doesn’t transfer to oil control sheet when blotting.
-Goes on smoothly.
What I Don’t Like About It:
-Overpriced at 725PHP (roughly 17USD), since I bought it from Beauty Bar. It normally retails for 8-9USD.
-Makes me look pasty when applied wet but this is because it’s a shade lighter than my skin tone.
-Makes my skin look a bit dull (or maybe that’s just my skin *CRIES*).
-Separate compartment for the sponge but the mirror is still on the back of the top lid so the mirror still gets dusty with powder.
Will I re-purchase? Not at 725PHP, no.
Sigh, this is why I rarely buy from beauty bar. Everything is marked-up!
What about your in2it foundation? I though I saw a compact on the photo of your desk. My friends with oily skin like the effect (they say it gets better/dewy but not oily at the end of the day).
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December 13th, 2011 at 9:23 am
Haha, the compact I have is an old, empty one! I keep it for the mirror lang. I liked my first pan pero on the second, parang ugly na yung pag-glide on my skin.
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hi miss helga,
first of, u have the prettiest layout talaga :)
ive been a user of this compact too but i only used it for special events that i need a very good coverage..but id have to use a loose powder over it to make the finish look more me rather than a thick layer of powder :)
about the price, this is available in loose powder which for me is better to use everyday cause it lets my skin breathe and its more affordable at 350php :)
about the oil, maybe you would like to try the dr.oil line at etude house available in primer, bb cream, powder and mist :) i use the powder one for retouches only and it really takes care of the oil well. its only at 300-something and has a great finish :)
hope you like my suggestions :)
<3 jessica
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I use compact for a longer period of time and its seem its too expensive that’s why I use an ordinary powder for ordinary days like working days and going to market. I just use compact occasionally. As what Jessica said” her suggestion is good to save more expense”.
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Hi :) my first time here…
You’re a cool kid :) More power
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Try Etude House’s Dr. Oil primer :-) I’ve really oily skin and ever since I started using it, I only retouch one/twice a day depending on the weather.
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