Chacott Loose Powder Review// Chacott 舞台專用定妝碎粉

This review is probably long overdue. I have been testing this loose settling powder for over 3 months and it has slowly climbed onto my HG (Holy Grail) list. Reason? It sets makeup perfectly and keep your face fresh throughout the day.

早該寫這篇了, 用了Chacott 定妝碎粉超過3個月, 它已經在我的Holy Grail名單榜上有名. 很滿意著它的performance, 皆因定妝效果出色.

I remembered seeing this powder in magazines for ages but it was difficult to hunt this down at the stores. Chacott's makeup is produced for a ballet school so the entire line is for stage performers/theatrical use.

之前在無數的雜誌看到這瓶定妝碎粉已經很想試, 但不知在那裡有得賣. Chacott系列為舞台表演人士專用, 在日本很受女士們歡迎.

The jar holds 30g of powder and I chose #763, which is translucent/color-less. It's easiest to work with when you aren't sure which shade you should choose. There's also a High Definition one but I ended up with this one at the end.

瓶子裡有30克沫, 我選了#763, 透明色. 假如不確定配甚麼色的話, 選這個便好了. 透明色的還有高清系列!
The texture is silky and smooth. Since it doesn't list the ingredients I can't assure you whether it contains silica. My intuition tells me it has. Above: close-up of how fine it is.

質地幼滑, 由於無標明成份, 所以不清楚有無'矽', 直覺告訴我有. 上圖近鏡看看粉沫有多幼細.

Verdict: This powder sets and rests, comes in a 30g jar so I can't ask for more, really. The effect of this powder is most obvious after a day of wear (say 7-8 hours) and by that time my face would be shiny but it didn't happen. It controls oil extremely well. I am extremely satisfied with this gem. Please note that I can't be sure whether this loose powder breaks me out or not, I seemed to have breakouts here and there once in a while and its difficult to pin down which product that causes this. I switch and rotate beauty products like there's no tomorrow, lol. The only setback is that it's hard to find.

總評: 定妝+控油效果一流, 7-8小時都無溶妝的情況出現. 30g的容量確可以用足1 年 -.-; 難怪在日本那麼受歡迎了. 請留意我不能100%否定這瓶碎粉有否導致喑瘡/粒的出現, 我的習慣是會把不同的產品同時試用/使用. 還有, 這瓶碎粉都頗難找啊!

Monthly Favourites (Jan 2011) //每月至愛產品

I've been terribly sick for days, spent 3 whole days in bed and ate @#$%^&* kinds of medicine, am still recovering. I apologize for lagging behind the comments and stuff :( I realized that Chinese New Year is just around the corner, so I better get this post published, lol. I'll introduce these darlings which I have been using religiously in January.

大病了一場，在床上渡過三日三夜，嚴重跟不上blog同comments, 真的對不起. 我剛醒起還有數天便過農曆新年了, 都是趕快出埋post佢先 ^_^ 今次介紹既係本人今個月至愛用既產品 :D

1) DollyWink Pencil Liner in Brown:

Bought this at around $10 Euros. Application is effortless and smooth, high pigmentation and no serious smudging problem. I love the fact that it's deep brown so it looks very flattering on the eyes (versus the dramatic black...). Its quality is on par with Urban Decay 24/7 Liners! (full review to come later :))

DollyWink深啡色眼線鉛筆:

以$99左右購入. 劃得非常順暢, 我喜歡它深啡色, 比黑色自然很多. 上色度高, 沒有嚴重脫色問題. 個人覺得質量可以媲美Urban Decay 24/7 系列的眼線筆! (詳細評語容後再post :))

2) Chacott loose settling powder in #763 Translucent

I've seen this powder appearing over and over again in Japanese magazines, and was finally able to locate a shop that sells this in store. What should I say? After trying this, I don't want to look at any other loose powder (just kidding lol). Chacott is a company that makes stage cosmetics for ballet school and the quality of this loose powder is superb, the powder is finely milled. It controls oil decently and keeps my makeup fresh throughout the day. (full review to come later)

Chacott 定妝碎粉 (#763 透明色)

經常在日本雜誌看到的妝品, 終於比我找到在那裡有得買了. 只要試過之後, 其他碎粉都看不上眼了 (說笑). Chacott幫一間芭蕾舞學校設計的舞台化妝, 呢隻碎粉品質非常高, 質感細滑, 控油一流, 個妝真係可以保持到好耐. (詳細評語容後再post :))

3) LUSH Angels On Bare Skin Face Cleanser (潔面)

If you don't mind the herbal scent, this is a superb cleanser and exfoliator for face! I've been using it religiously ever since I bought it. It made my face feel so refreshing after I use it. There are lavender particles in it and it helps to exfoliate too! (full review here)

如果你不介意香草味的話 (註: 不是薄荷味), 呢隻洗面膏係好好既選擇. 裡面有薰衣草同玫瑰粒子, 洗面之餘可以做埋磨砂. 每次洗完面都覺得好fresh, 自從買了它回家便一直使用了. (詳細評語)

4) Essential Ultra Honey & Shea Butter Hair Mask (Nuance Airy)

This hair mask is the best buy of the month, lol. It's affordable and smells like honey. I've been using it for numerous times since I bought it 2 weeks ago, it makes my hair baby soft :) I've been doing lots of blow-drying to my hair recently and this is a perfect product to repair damaged bits. (full review HERE)

這瓶 hair mask超抵買, 平之餘好好用. 前排經常性吹頭, D頭髮好粗糙好乾. 買了這個 hair mask兩星期後我 keep 住用, 頭髮變返柔順, 軟滑, 聞落仲好香! (詳細評語)

5) Orbis Foam Esthe Pack (warm foam mask) 暖暖泡沫面膜

I got this when Stellar and I went to shopping in our last beauty blogger meetup in December. I have been a loyal user of Orbis skincare and I can't believe I discover this gem so late! The mask comes in a metal bottle, with an airtight pump on top. The foam is white and when applying it on your face you'll feel a tiny warming sensation. It's like mousse. This product leaves my face VELVETY SMOOTH!!! The best part? Only 5 minutes is needed, lol. (full review HERE)

去年十二月和Stellar的beauty blogger meetup時買的. 我用了 Orbis的Skincare已經三年有多, 很難相信現在才發現它!!! 嘎出黎既泡沫有點像mousse的質地, 上面後有暖暖的感覺, 用完皮膚好似絨布咁滑. 只需 5分鐘乍~ (詳細post請按此)

6) Shu Uemura Face Architect Smoothing Fluid Foundation//植川秀粉底液

This liquid foundation has medium coverage and is scented. It blends well and is perfect for winter.

這支粉底液遮瑕度OK, 容易推開, 冬天用至岩.

7) MAC Viva Glam x Lady Gaga lipstick // MAC Viva Glam x Lady Gaga唇膏

Gives my lips the perfect pink. I was worried that the nude and pale pink would wash me out, but I found it works eventually. I can't live without it now.

完美的粉紅色. 起初擔心會令我變得面無血色, 後來慢慢work了, 現在沒有了它便不行了.

What are your favourite products this month? Please share :)!

今個月你又愛用甚麼產品呢? :)