I've been getting a lot of questions about this one so I want to show you guys how I cover up my acne and blemishes using the famous Naturactor Cover Face from Meiko Cosmetics, Inc. in Japan. This is gaining popularity due to celebrities here in the Philippines promoting this product. This concealer-slash-foundation comes in various shades for different skintones but I personally use Naturactor #140 and #171. I have medium to fair skin with yellow undertone.

Naturactor #140 and #171

What is Naturactor Cover Face for?

• To cover pigmentation, scars, blemishes, acne, and eye bags. It covers up my tattoos, too!
• To protect the skin from UV rays which can cause pigmentation.
• To make skin feel soft, smooth, and beautiful.

What it claims...

• Easy to use and non-sticky.
• Holds up to 8-12 hours (case-to-case basis)
• Does not clog pores.
• Used by professional makeup artists.
• Suitable for shows, weddings, photoshoot, etc. for natural and flawless makeup.

Single swipe, amazing coverage by Naturactor

After moisturizing my face, I used a Beauty Blender to apply Naturactor #140 and #171 to my blemishes and acne scars. You can still see some blemishes as I only applied it thinly. If you layer it some more, I believe you can get FULL coverage. IMHO, that is ideal for photoshoots. It really doesn't feel heavy on the face, that much is true.

I used a bronzer to contour my face and for shading because the concealer/foundation makes my face rather white. Maybe I should get Naturactor #151 for shading, huh? Anyway, I'll continue to use this and update this post if I get any breakouts or other undesirable effects. As of now, I'm truly happy with it and it is one of the best purchases I've made as far as beauty is concerned.



OVERALL RATING: 






I can't give it 5 stars because it's not available locally and the cost of buying varies from seller to seller. Have you used Naturactor or are you planning to buy it? Please share your experience with me and if you have any other recommendations or suggestions on how to cover up acne scars and blemishes, do leave a comment below. Thanks for visiting my blog!

Naturactor Cover Face

P.S. I buy my own products for review and pay for them with hard earned money unless otherwise stated. THIS IS NOT A SPONSORED POST.

UPDATE!!!

151 is perfect for blemishes!

I realized that the 151 is better at covering up blemishes. So now I'm using the 3 shades. First, I use the green concealer (171) to cover up redness and active acne, then I apply the darker concealer which is the 151 over the acne and blemishes as well as my under eye. I also use it as contour and the 140 I use as a highlighter and put it also over my blemishes. It looks way much better this way. See photo below:


SEPTEMBER 2013: I broke out like a mofo thanks to PMS and chocolates. So here's an updated post using Naturactor concealers to hide my pimples.


and the result... TA DAH!

Oh, Naturactor... what will I do without you? Tee hee!

A photo posted by ✨✨✨✨💖💜MyMaria💜💖✨✨✨✨ (@bastaigat_sikat) on Apr 3, 2015 at 7:43pm PDT

Still trying to get rid of acne scars? Don't fret. There's always Naturactor Coverface to the rescue. It works for me!


MARCH 2014 - UPDATED BLOG POST ON NATURACTOR WITH VIDEO: 
http://www.bastaigatsikat.com/2014/04/how-to-cover-conceal-acne-blemishes-naturactor-review.html

With Buttercup Boutique recently re-opened, a lot of new arrivals will be coming in and they're coming in faaaast plus they are selling like hot cakes. Summer may be over but check out these prêt-à-porter as they are guaranteed to shake those blues brought by the rainy season's gloomy weather. I recommend spritzing some floral and fruity scents and re-live or reminisce the memories of your fun summers all over again.

Vertical stripe leggings (brand new) P499 | Yellow chiffon top (brand new) P599

H&M floral leggings P785 | Silk salmon blouse P460

Floral leggings (brand new) P649 | Black semi-sheer sleeveless (pre-loved) P380

Floral leggings (brand new) P499

Stretch floral pants (brand new) P899

You can order from BUTTERCUP BOUTIQUE or visit the store at Lopez Jaena Street, Ormoc City.



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Colour Collection Vitamin E Satin Lipstick in Red Wine

I love RED lipsticks. I love wearing it all year round. It really is a universal shade because for me,  it doesn't matter what your skintone or undertone is. A red lipstick can be worn by anyone. But what shade of red are we talking about? People with fair or light skintones (cool undertone) look so much better with blue based red lipstick and the ladies with medium to dark (warm undertone) are better off with warm reds. This gets me confused because depending on the lighting or where I will be wearing the lipstick, my color changes. Chameleon? No, maybe just neutral. I think I can pull off any shade of red. But generally, one can wear red lipstick at a formal occasion, casually during a stroll or buying groceries, and just about anywhere or anytime you need to feel bold, empowered, or look fresh.


I have here a tube of Colour Collection's Vitamin E Satin Lipstick in Red Wine. It is a dark shade of red.  You can get this from Tupperware Philippines. Hey, they don't just sell plastic wares, you know. Aside from Tupperware products, they do sell the makeup brand Colour Collection as well as White Result, Ivana, Wonderbra, Playtex, Hanes, Baby Care Plus, and Kids Plus.

Taken with camera flash

Taken without flash under Daylight 865

It is kind of warm but it's really a lovely shade of dark red that puts Snow White's lips to shame. Okay, maybe it's more of the Evil Queen's. But yeah, look at the swatches. It is very pigmented. I actually just needed 1-2 swipes on my lips and I got enough color.

For my LOTD/FOTD/MOTD, I think this lipstick is best paired with very minimal eye color or none at all. My preference is just thick black eyeliner and mascara plus some highlighting (brows, forehead, nose, cheeks). I chose a peachy pink blush and a just a little bit of contour to avoid looking like a clown since my lips are super bold already. It's a very simple and classic look that most women can pull off, regardless of age and race.


And yes, this look makes your lips stand out! It begs to be noticed and I love, love, love the attention it gets. :) Which for me, I think, is the main point of wearing red lipstick. It's the perfect way to grab attention without even trying. So there!

I have dry lips and some of the color settled into my cracked lips. But it's nothing a lip balm can't fix. ;) After eating a heavy meal (rice, liempo, pork chop and beans!) I still had some lipstick on!

The lipstick lasts about 4-5 hours in my experience, but I stay in an air-conditioned room so I don't know if humidity need be a factor. The staying power is great but if you drink from a glass or cup, you will leave some marks. This actually reminds me of my childhood when my mom's friends come over and they drink coffee. They leave lip marks all over the place! LOL! But that's not necessarily a bad thing because you can easily wash it off with soap and water. Ahhh, memories. And now I'm the one leaving marks! How time flies...


Even without makeup (and without showering I might add, TMI), wearing this lovely shade of red made me look fresh! It must be the Vitamin E and the extra moisturizing effect of the lipstick. Take a look at these photos below.

Taken with natural light coming from the window.

In the car, outside with cloudy skies.

Noodle Boy woke me up because a notice from the Phil Post Office came and he needed me to get the package since it was addressed to me. So I got up, didn't even bother to take a shower, brushed my teeth (ugh, morning breath!), fixed my hair and eyebrows, put on an old plaid shirt, wore my Colour Collection's Vitamin E Satin Lipstick in Red Wine, and hid my sleepy eyes behind a pair of dark sunglasses. And voila...

With mi familia, taken indoor with natural light

So what was inside the package? A new PS3 controller which is in red, too!

Even the lady at the Post Office took notice and said, "''Day, ka gwapa ba nimo karon buntaga." (Girl, you look so beautiful this morning.) CHAR!!! Little did she know I haven't even washed my face. LOL. So you see, that's the power of a red lipstick, just like Colour Collection's Vitamin E Satin Lipstick in Red Wine. Automatic boost of self-confidence right there! Awesome disguise, too!

I got this from SAMPLE ROOM. Wanna try it? You can leave your email below so I can send you an invite to join Sample Room. ;)

Will I purchase this? YES! 
Will I give it as a gift? DEFINITELY!
Will I recommend it? ABSOLUTELY! 

I think everyone should have this lipstick in their collection. My lipstick army welcomes this wonderful addition. It's very affordable. The color is awesome. There is no weird taste/scent. If you don't fancy a Satin finish, Colour Collection's Vitamin E lipsticks also come in Matte and Sheer.

Oh, hey, it's Bea Alonzo!

4 kisses until the color stopped transferring on the paper. :)

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Not on GetGlue? Well, you're missing out on the fun! I am a huge fan of it and today, I just got my stickers! How to get your real GetGlue stickers is very easy. I'll show you how in a minute. But first, let me just say that I've been using GetGlue since 2011 and the first time I requested a set of stickers back then, I DIDN'T GET ANY!!! Hmmpf. But then I thought I'd try to request once more since I have unlocked these whole lot of stickers now...

My stickers as of July 2013.

I actually thought of deleting my GetGlue app back in 2012 when they stopped supporting check-ins to Books, just because I had lots of check-ins to those. But then I still watch a lot of movies and follow TV shows and it's a great place to interact with fans and people who have stuff to say. I rant when I hate a character or just whine about why a show has been canceled. Boooo! So yeah, I also tend to avoid checking in before I watch something because THIS IS SPOILER HEAVEN... OR HELL!!! LOL. So I check-in AFTER I watch something. ^_^

As of writing this, I have 625 check-ins and 109 followers. Hey, add me up, will ya? CLICK HERE!!! Noodle Boy was pretty impressed when my stickers arrived today because he actually forgot he even had a GetGlue account! Upon logging back in, we were laughing at his poor 53 check-ins only. ROFLOL. I, for one, am a big social network freak so it's not a surprise that I basically have an account with all major and popular social sites. Tee hee. Foursquare, anyone?

Stickers from GETGLUE!

So anyways, here's how to get real copies of your GETGLUE stickers. I used my desktop computer in doing so and not on a mobile device.

Login to your account. I personally just login using my Facebook account.

Check your GetGlue stickers and pick 20 of the ones you like.

GetGlue ships only 20 stickers at a time. So my first set is here and now I am requesting for another batch. Yey! I have 69 stickers currently so I think it might take a while to get them all because you can only request once per month.