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Review: Octard Cover Foundation, the best thing since Naturactor!

At last! After two months of officially using this daily, I think I've had enough time to test the product out to finally write my full unbiased review of Octard Cover Foundation by the Japanese-made beauty brand, Meiko Cosmetics, who are the makers of the famous Naturactor Cover Face. This particular product is hard to come by but I finally got to score some from PrettyAngelShoppe. So what is this Octard Cover Foundation and what's the difference between this and Naturactor Cover Face? Lemme show you.

They are both 20g and physically, the only difference is the color of the container. Naturactor in white and the Octard in salmon. Judging by experience, the Naturactor Cover Face product which I had used almost daily has lasted me more than a year. It's super sulit!

The formulation between the two, however, is very different. You've probably heard about it so I'm going to confirm it yet again. Octard will give you a matte finish, while Naturactor Cover Face will give you that dewy, soft focus finish. Frankly speaking, I prefer a matte finish because I have oily skin so I'm not fond of dewy looks.

Octard Cover Foundation S52

I got the Octard S52 shade because it's darker than my Naturactor 151 and I was initially planning to use it for contour. But it's actually just a little bit darker than the Naturactor 151, so on some days I can even get away with using it on my entire face then just setting it with a light powder. The actual equivalent of Naturactor 151 is S51 for the Octard line. It is creamy, just like Naturactor, however, it dries fast! So you need to speed up your application plus using your fingers is a pretty good idea because it will warm the product up. Once it sets, it would be hard to move it (and remove it!). Is that good or bad? For me, it's a good thing because just like the MUFE Aquabrow, once it sets, it will really stay there. With that said, make sure to use makeup remover or wash your face thoroughly at night.

Octard Cover Foundation S71

I also got the Octard yellow concealer in the shade S71. Now you've seen the 171 green concealer from Naturactor that I use for my acne and red blemishes. So this yellow concealer, on the other hand, is meant for brightening up dark under eye areas as well as for highlighting the face. Think: Ben Nye Banana Powder. What I did before was use the Naturactor 151 and set it with the banana powder (which is yellow). This time, I don't have to do that because the Octard S71 does exactly that. Now I only need a colorless or translucent powder to set it. Take note: Concealers need to be set with powder.

Using Octard S71 for dark under eye circles in an inverted triangle technique.

For a more detailed and step-by-step process, play video/see photos below.

PRESS PLAY ▶️ // I wish I always wake up looking like a million bucks but alas, sleepless nights are here to stay. Now that I subsist on heavy doses of caffeine and energy drinks, there's nothing like a hot damn foundation-concealer routine to keep my sanity further intact and make me look like a normal human being. 😋 tee hee! For anti-zombie effect and to banish dark circles, I highly recommend #Octard by the makers of the famous #naturactor cover face. I got these Japanese goodies from my favorite IG seller @prettyangelshoppe. 👍👍 The S71 yellow concealer is for highlighting and I use it to hide Panda eyes then the S52 is perfect for my blemishes. Et voila! Instant perk me up, absolutely no caffeine needed! 😊 For someone with oily/combination skin, I'm very happy with Octard because it leaves a matte effect versus the dewiness of Naturactor. Full review and comparison between the two will be featured on my blog soon. So stay tuned! ✨ #bastaigatsikat #makeup #instamakeup #asian #look #meiko #fresh #face #nomakeupmakeup #beauty #bbloggers #beautyblogger #cosmetics #review #demo #prettyangelshoppe #feedback #fotd #eotd #muotd #motd #lotd

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See? It's super easy to use with guaranteed amazing results!

Most of the time, I simply set it using the Naturactor Silky Lucent loose powder, but you can use any powder you like. Other times I will use a powder foundation over it if I will be out for long. To be honest, without primer and setting powder, both Naturactor and Octard will not last very long. Although Octard does last quite longer due to its matte properties. But when primed and set properly, you can get a full day's use without hardly re-touching it, just simply blotting oils if you have oily skin like me but absolutely no need to add more products on your face. It's that convenient, I tell you!

Say hello to my 5-hectare forehead. 😂 I used to be so insecure about this and wore bangs a lot back then but fuck that, I conclude bangs give me pimples. The more I keep my hair away from my face, well, apparently no acne!!! So I'm gonna stick to the belief that a high forehead indicates intelligence and portends good luck. ☺️ Office #FOTD for today's travel training session. Using @revlonph Colorstay foundation, #Naturactor and #Octard concealers from @prettyangelshoppe, @anastasiabeverlyhills dipbrow pomade in blonde, @urbandecaycosmetics eyeshadows, @heroinemakeph mascara, @nyxcosmeticsph soft matte lip cream and wonder pencil, @pixyphilippines blush, and #FannySerrano two-way cake for contour. #bastaigatsikat #muotd #motd #lotd #eotd #makeup #instamakeup #beauty #bbloggers #instabeauty #beautyblogger #pinay #nyx #revlon #pixy #heroinemake

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TIP: Whether you have normal, dry, or oily skin, it is wise to moisturize first before applying makeup products. If you have eye creams, use that!

And you know something else? This is probably the best thing about Octard Cover Foundation for me. After 2 months of using it, I DID NOT HAVE ANY ACNE FLARE-UPS! Yessssssss!!! Automatic HG product! *cartwheels*

If you pay really close attention, you can see the yellow highlight using Octard S71 under the eyes and on my T-zone. You can also spot my contoured nose on the sides and my cheekbones with the Octard S52. But who does that? Would you really stare at someone's face to see if she used any highlighter or contouring product? No, don't do that! That's just rude. Tee hee! But seriously, at first glace, it really does give the first impression of just having a really nice and bright face. I mean, as a highlighter, the Octard S71 does a really effective job at it and as a concealer for blemishes and/or contour, the Octard S52 simply excels! Hands down.

With Octard, it's so effortless to look flawless from all angles! I can't get enough of its matte effect! Now I resemble a human being and not a zombie anymore! ^_^ If you're a fan of Naturactor, you're gonna love Octard! And if you have oily/combination skin, you are going to dance for joy! ^_^

To sum up this review, go for Naturactor Cover Face if you're happy with a dewy skin effect or if you have normal or dry skin. But if you have oily/combination skin and want to steer clear from looking like a grease-ball, then by all means get OCTARD COVER FOUNDATION! The active ingredients are hyaluronic acid, royal jelly extract preparation, and honey. I don't know anyone who might be allergic to those things, but just FYI. By the way, Octard is fragrance-free so not to worry, it is really non-irritating. Trust me, I would know. :) In comparison, the ingredients of Naturactor are listed as jojoba oil, mica, and Tocopherol (Vitamin E).

You can get your own Octard Cover Foundation from Pretty Angel Shoppe under their current promo for only PHP 700 with FREE SHIPPING! (Click links to inquire on Instagram & Facebook!)