Sofina Primavista Ange Liquid Foundation

I have been a fan of Sofina makeup base for months, it did an excellent job to prevent melting my foundation, however it may be a little pricy. Lately, I discovered Sofina has launched a drugstore line named Sofina Ange, a similar makeup line like Primavista Long Keep Base UV, which is available in a series of drugstore in Taiwan.

This is my first time to get my hand on Sofina foundation, it has a few shades to choose from, the shade is tend to for lighter skin, the darkest shade fits me well. The foundation gives light to medium coverage. The texture isn't so thicky, gives a matte finish which I love. One good pump of foundation would be good for my face.

 I put on my original Sofina Primavista makeup base with this foundation. I found its staying power is amazing. My makeup didn't melt a bit, and no shine at all. I can't believe its oil control power is so stunning. I have never tried any foundation has this strong power to control my oil. I must give this product thumbs up.


 The original makeup base costs me over HKD$200, but now I found a substitute with a much cheaper price HKD$80. This line unfortunately is available to Taiwan only. The product can also be found in some online stores, but I highly recommend to get your hands on this line when go travel in Taiwan.

Bio Oil (for Oily Skin)

I first heard Boil Oil from lots of  beauty bloggers few years ago, for hydrating skin, also suitable for oily skin. Since I have been using this product for over a year, I decided to give it some afterthought. First I try not to say all the good thing over the top, but I have to admit this bottle oil did some good effect to my skin in Summer and Winter.

At first I used it in winter, after toner before my aqua gel (day time and night time), it works perfectly with my skin. it filled up the gap for my aqua gel. some may say aqua gel may not moisturise enough for my winter skin. But I tried using some light weight cream, acne come visiting me :( So I used aqua gel instead. it may wonder people how come this oil is suitable for oily skin. From the package of this oil, it said the oil can help improving the scar(it does vow me), to be honest, i didn't find this effect works on me. but it does hydrate my skin.  I admitted it may not does a wonder effect to everyone. So i will say it hydrates my skin very well, even for oily skin.

Usually I use it after toner, dub little oil on my finger, then dub it on my face. I don't apply any moisturiser/ gel in Summer. It may look so oily to the face, giving you the shinny face. I tried apply too much on my face once, it looked way too greasy.  I guess use little by little, then you will know the exact amount for your face.


I knew this could be a bad thing to my skin, but the weather in Hong Kong too hot and humid. I tried to applied light weight moisturiser, however I got pimple in the next morning. So I have been trying to know any good stuff suitable for oily skin in summer. Since I turned on air-conditioner at night, I usually use sleeping mask once a week, to add up some WATER to my skin.

As for the price, i got my first bottle on sale in Australia, merely AUD$3 (60ml). I knew it's kind of pricey in Hong Kong which is HKD$110 for the same size. My second bottle is bought in South Africa, HKD$110 (200ml). Bio Oil is available in most drugstores.

                    

Sofina: Sweat Proof Makeup Base Review

Just begins the hot summer, the weather is getting hotter and more humid. Since I have super oily skin, the makeup usually tends to get melting easily. Although I am always a fan of European and American makeup brands, I admitted mainly because Japan and Korea makeup brands don't usually carry out my skin color, since I have darker skin than average East Asian. However, after I tried out many makeup base product like MAC and Smashbox Photo Finish Light, I am still finding hard time to find a right one. W with the specific weather in Hong Kong. I will give a average score to MAC, which does a job of moisturize my skin, but not particularly to control oil. I have heard of lots of editor raving for Smashbox Primer, I like the smooth skin finish after application, and the Light version doesn't break me out. But I feel like the product still doesn't control my oil.

Recently, I reached out to Sofina, a Japanese makeup brand, quite popular in Hong Kong. This time I aimed for its Primavista Long Keep Base UV makeup base with SPF 20 PA++ . I screamed out loud! This is it! After I applied it before my makeup, my makeup lasted very well under 90 degree. Even on my regular work and shopping day, my blush, bronzer, and powder didn't smudge. My face has slightly oil flashing on my nose which is totally acceptable. Overall, this makeup base has an affordable price and amazing effect on controlling oil. I highly recommend this makeup base for anyone who is struggling oily face. It has SPF 20 PA++, not much as a sun screen, but definitely better than nothing. If you are looking for a sun screen, I would not recommend it for you. I suggest a higher SPF sun screen, if going outdoor activity. But this is really a good make up base for daily use. And this is the end of my Reaching Makeup Base Trip.

Sofina makeup products are available on ebay or local Sofina counters.