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Annoucement : Golden Rose has reached our shores! Part 3

Now, let's continue with Part 3. Part 3 of the Golden Rose has reached our shores posts is mainly about face and nails products. The posts are based mainly on my first impressions of the products and I will share which products I think is promising. Thank you so much in advance for following this lengthy post and I sincerely hope you do enjoy reading them. Let's carry on, shall we?

Foundations and Powders

As you can see, there are 5 out of 7 foundations which was introduced to me. Golden Rose has these on their website:

• Golden Rose Perfect Finish Liquid Foundation
• Golden Rose Moisturizing Cream Foundation
• Golden Rose Satin Smoothing Liquid Foundation 
• Golden Rose Stick Foundation
• Golden Rose Compact Foundation
• Golden Rose Mousse Foundation
• Golden Rose Liquid Powder Mineral Foundation

Please note that the notes below is a recollection of my memory and experience with the products. I will edit it whenever needed. In the picture above, from left to right: 

• Golden Rose Liquid Powder Mineral Foundation in 03 -
  Consistency : Light, runny
  Finish : Light, powdery finish 

• Golden Rose Perfect Finish Liquid Foundation in 51
  Consistency : Thick, creamy but not heavy
  Finish : Smooth 

• Golden Rose Stick Foundation in 05
  Consistency : Thick, dry yet creamy
  Finish : Full coverage, feels heavy
• Golden Rose Satin Smoothing Liquid Foundation in 22
  Consistency : Almost similar with GR Perfect Finish but lighter
  Finish : Light medium coverage, feels lightweight
• Golden Rose Moisturizing Cream Foundation in 03
  Consistency : Lightweight, watery
  Finish : Light coverage, feels like a tinted foundation 

Now on to the powders! Oh mai. There are 6 types of powder products I was given to play with swatch my heart's content. Again, here's the list of powders Golden Rose provides: 

• Golden Rose True Matte Pressed Powder
• Golden Rose Paris Compact Powder
• Golden Rose Mineral Terracotta Powder
• Golden Rose Silky Touch Compact Powder
• Golden Rose Pressed Powder
• Golden Rose Compact Foundation (termasuk in this category. LOL)

On the left side, the three powders are: 

• Golden Rose Mineral Terracotta Powder in 01 : 
  I'm in love with this powder. It's so smooth and the finish is just amazing. It strongly reminds me of MAC Mineralize Skinfinish and this is definitely on my must-have list.  

• Golden Rose True Matte Pressed Powder in 05 :
  All I can say is, if you are a fan of mattifying products you might want to look out of this powder. Oily skinned girls, rejoice!

• Golden Rose Pressed Powder in 106 Beige : 
  I can't remember much about this powder.  

On the right side, the three powders are:

• Golden Rose Paris Compact Powder in 61: 
  This powder is just down right pretty, the kind which will make you reluctant to use it because you are afraid you might ruin the imprint of an Eiffel Tower in the middle of the powder. Very finely milled and this seems promising. 

• Golden Rose Silky Touch Compact Powder in 06: 
  Also finely milled. Doesn't feel as dry as the True Matte Pressed Powder. Dry skinned ladies should give this a try. 

• Golden Rose Compact Foundation in 09: 
  Now, I know you might be thinking - "Who has skin as white as that?!". I thought the same too. It was quite an eye-opener when I swatched it. I am guessing you can use this as a part of your contouring. Maybe. 

Blushers and Bronzers 

I bet you blush and bronzer fiends were waiting for this part, eh? Well, wait no more! Golden Rose has 5 blushers in their collection:

• Golden Rose Terracotta Stardust
• Golden Rose Terracotta Blush-On
• Golden Rose Ball Blusher 
• Golden Rose Silky Touch Blush-On
• Golden Rose Powder Blush 

Here are the blushers: 

• Golden Rose Powder Blush in 01 Pastel Pink
• Golden Rose Silky Touch Blush-On in 210 
• Golden Rose Terracotta Blush-On in 02
• Golden Rose Ball Blusher in 03 

There are only 2 bronzing product from Golden Rose:

• Golden Rose Terra Powder (SPF15) in 103
• Golden Rose Mineral Bronze Powder in 01   

If I were to chose which blushers and bronzers, I'd go for GR Powder Blush, GR Silky Touch Blush-On, GR Ball Blusher, and last but not least, GR Mineral Bronze Powder because I am not a fan of shimmer. I am quite fussy when it comes to shimmer.

Nail Polishes

IT'S SO PRETTY RIGHT??

For me, I am not exactly a nail polish fan. I can't design my nails to save my life. I can only paint one colour at a time. If anyone were to ask me to review nail polishes, I will always recommend these two ladies in my life who does nail art in their sleep. They are : Laura and Sydney. These two does magic with their nails. No kidding.

Golden Rose's nail polish collection and it's glory!

Here's a summed up picture and a sad swatch on the far bottom right.

Golden Rose's French Manicure

Okay, please excuse my sad-looking swatches of the nail polishes. Anyway, I must bring your attention to this particular nail product from Golden Rose, le French Manicure. To be honest, I have attempted French Manicure about 3 times in my lifetime and failed miserably. This time, even though it was 'cincai' (simply) done but it does resemble a French Manicure! A pathetic-looking one but hey, I was quite happy about it. This French Manicure set is on my must-have list from Golden Rose. 

Well that's all from Golden Rose for now. I was sent a frew products from Golden Rose Malaysia to review, and that's in the works. Anyway, here's the list of my wishlist/must-have products from Golden Rose: 

• Golden Rose Velvet Matte Lipstick
• Golden Rose Liquid Concealer 
• Golden Rose Luxury Lip Color Lipgloss
• Golden Rose Ultra Volume x4 Mascara
• Golden Rose Eyebrow Powder
• Golden Rose Style Liner Metallic Eyeliner
• Golden Rose Black & Black Eyeliner 
• Golden Rose Dipliner Liquid Eyeliner 
• Golden Rose Wet & Dry Eyeshadow
• Golden Rose Silky Touch Matte Eyeshadow
• Golden Rose Perfect Finish Liquid Foundation
• Golden Rose Mineral Terracotta Powder
• Golden Rose Ball Blusher 
• Golden Rose Silky Touch Blush-On
• Golden Rose Powder Blush 
• Golden Rose Mineral Bronze Powder
• Golden Rose French Manicure 

I really can't wait for Golden Rose Malaysia to open their physical store soon! Are you as excited as I am?? Stay tuned for my review! <3 

Thank you for reading!

Love,

Sarah :)

Review : Colours Cosmetics Flat Top Foundation Brush

Review : Bourjois 123 Perfect Liquid Foundation in Shade N52 Vanilla

Hello dear readers! 

Now that I have a little time on my hand... A little, okay?

Do expect reviews, swatches and random posts from time to time :) 

Review : Colors Cosmetics Malaysia Flat Top Foundation Brush

Hey girls, 

Here is the long-awaited review is finally done! Phew. 

I have been using this Flat Top Brush by Colors Cosmetics Malaysia for about a month now and quite frequently as well which I am quite confident in doing a full review on this little baby. The review starts after this jump!  *** Meet Colors Cosmetics Malaysia (quite a mouthful, so I shall shorten it to CCM throughout this review. Hee.)'s newest creation - the Short Handle Flat Top Foundation Brush. Very similar to Sigma's F80 eh? 

TADA! So cute yet super functional.
Please excuse the extremely chipped off nail polish. >_>

The size fits in my palm just nicely! 

Similar characteristics as the Sigma F80 with its metal handle holding the bristles and  body firmly together.

Sleek, short, black body with CCM's sticker logo on it!
Can't wait for an embossed on version of this. I bet it would look more cool with it :)

Compacted, soft and kinda-even surface bristles.

Thick and packed bristles. Great for buffing in your foundation!
Please excuse the dirty picture as I have a reason for it! >,<

A side by side visual comparison with my Sigma F80. 

 Okay, now to the facts :-

Price : 
Its is currently selling at RM55. Postage fees varies from WM/EM. 

Availability :
Currently only available online in their online store (here). 

According to information provided by CCM on this brush :

CCM says : The brush is modeled after the quality of the F80 Flat Top Kabuki by Sigma. The length of the bristles are almost exactly the same. However, we improvised it to be denser so it can pickup more product.

Sarah says : Yep, it feels almost quite luxurious as my Sigma F80. As for the density, it is slightly more dense than my Sigma F80 but somehow I don't see how it affects my foundation/BB cream application drastically. 

Left : Sigma F80.
Right : CCM Flat Top Foundation Brush

CCM says : Bristles are synthetic fibers, that means its halal. 

Sarah says: Kudos to CCM for thinking long-term in order to survive in our Malaysian market. Its an everything-friendly brush for every Malaysian girls to use ;)

CCM says : We hand checked each brush, however, the bristles do tend to shed during the first wash, it should stop shedding after the 2nd-3rd wash.

Sarah says : The brush I received was in excellent condition except for the fact that the surface of the bristles is not even. As you can see there are some bristles sticking out. Based on my observation when I washed it for the first time before using, there was no color or weird smell released (which is good) but there are some loose bristles here and there as highlighted on their page. It is a good thing that they have highlighted that fact, so that we as consumers know what to expect and not be turned-off by being caught off-guard. 

CCM says : The brush is easier to use due to the shorter length of the handle and closer proximity to the face. Asian hands are typically smaller, so short handle is actually a better option as it gives more control during blending. 

Sarah says : I was intrigue by this brush and to be honest, it stands out as a foundation from most brushes I have seen online it is solely because of the brush's short handle. I don't find any problems with my current F80 brush's length but the short handle does help ease application when it comes to applying foundation close up in front the mirror (whenever I don't use my contact lenses. @_@ ). 

*Off -topic* I wished that CCM would come up with a quality eyeliner brush or eye brushes line with sturdy, short handles as well as I face problems trying to draw my gel liner whenever I go up close to the mirror especially times where I don't use my contact lenses. #blindasabat 

PROs :

1. Does not have any dye-bleed.
2. No weird chemical smell after wash.
3. SUPER convenient for traveling. (brought this brush to Malacca for CNY!) 
4. Easy to clean and DRY. 
5. Does not shed after 2-3 wash. 
6. Excellent customer service provided by CCM. 
7. Uses less products. 
8. Malaysian made! *Proud*

CONs : 

1. Price.
   Personally, I think it is quite pricey for a Malaysian made brand when you can get your hands on Sigma's for about RM 60-70 with/without postage fees. What I am trying to say is, to compete against a brand like Sigma which is an internationally renowned brand, hailed and raved by thousands, if not millions of beauty gurus and bloggers slapped across all over the internet is indeed challenging. I wouldn't say that it is not worth the price but if I can get my paws on Sigma. I would pass the CCM's brush. Sigma has a fine marketing team, same goes for Urban Decay making girls of all shapes and sizes covet or lust over almost every single thing they release. It is SCARY. I fear for my bank account. (T______T)
2. Quality.
   After using this brush for about 15-20 times (yes, I use foundation/bb cream quite frequently due to my bad skin nowadays. Sigh.). It does slowly reveal its 'age' or wear signs. If CCM carefully experiment and get constructive feedback from users, I am very certain they will be able to find the PERFECT formula to come up with brush that will give Sigma a run for their money :P

Sarah's conclusion (I bet you'd be thinking, FINALLY right?) :

I love this brush, but not as much as my Sigma F80. (IAMSORWEEE). 

I'd switch usage between this brush and my Sigma but somehow found that I would still go back to CCM's Flat Top more often as its convenient when it came to application and it has cut down my foundation application time by half. Plus, I used to use about 2-3 pumps of foundation when I used my fingers to apply my foundation.

Plus, it is easy to clean and dry especially living in a hostel when I don't have air-conditioned rooms to speed up the drying time. Besides that, I do move around a lot or do a lot of 'internal' travelling from hostel to home to friend's place to home back to hostel. Whew. It is indeed travel-friendly, taking up less space in my make up pouch. SCORE! ♥

Would Sarah repurchase?

Yes. Yes and Yes. Support QUALITY Malaysian made brands! ♥

Sarah recommends to :

• Beauty and cosmetic lovers of all ages :) 
• Working ladies/students who travels from WM to EM or EM to WM or anywhere in the world. More luggage space for other stuff. Hehehe. 
• Make up artists who needs a quick fix for their customers/models. 

Sarah rates this brush : ♥♥♥♥♥, A- 

How about you? Have you heard of this brush?
If yes, how do you find it?

Comment away!

Love ♥
Sarah :) 

Disclaimer : This brush was provided by CCM for reviewing purposes but it has not in anyway affect my view and experience towards this product. My review is 100% based on my own honest opinion after using this product for about more than 6 weeks.