Beauty Roundup: Hello Glow Retinol Serum, Spotlight Soft Flush Powder Blush. Colourette Second Base. And Blk Skin Tint Sun Shield
Every time I remember how much the local beauty industry has grown and blossomed, I can’t help but feel pride and joy. We’ve come to a point that major local beauty brands can fill a whole beauty news roundup, so let’s do just that! Let’s get to know Hello Glow’s new 3-in-1 Anti-Aging Retinol Serum, Spotlight Cosmetics’ Soft Flush Powder Blush, and Colourette’s Second Base concealer. We’ll also dive into the new and upgraded version of Blk Cosmetics’ Skin Tint Sun Shield!
Image via Hello Glow on Facebook
New Hello Glow Retinol Serum
Interested to try Retinol, but don’t know where to start? Here’s a good option for you from local skin care brand Hello Glow: their new 3-in-1 Anti-Aging Retinol Serum (P180, 30g). For a retinol-infused serum made in Korea, it is definitely on the affordable side! Since it is formulated with less than 0.5% retinol, you don’t have to worry about skin irritation. Still, it would be best to do a patch test on the neck before using it on your face.
Image via Hello Glow on Facebook
Why 3-in-1? The serum is infused not only with Retinol, but also Bakuchiol and Squalane. This is a great trio to combat fine lines, wrinkles, and dark spots; all without drying up the skin. I personally like the resealable sachet packaging. It’s convenient, travel-friendly, and hygienic.
Image via Spotlight Cosmetics on Facebook
Own your bloom with Spotlight Soft Flush Blush
2024 is definitely the year of the blush. Yet as much as it is a trend, having a natural-looking flush will always be a flattering look. Let’s check out a fresh new release: Spotlight Soft Flush Powder Blush (P495, 4.2g). Yes, it’s the blush that has been making rounds in Tiktok and YouTube since its release last week. The reviewers may have different picks when it comes to shades, but they all agree that its blendable, non-chalky, light formula leaves a flattering flush with a soft-focus finish.
Images via Spotlight Cosmetics on Facebook
It comes in six (6) universally flattering shades: Peach Charmé (Peachy Coral), Poppy (Perfect Pink), Petunia (Nude Salmon), Brick Rouge (Earthy Red), Wisteria (Hot Pink), and Red Petalé (Rose Sunset). The beautiful blushes come in a classy metallic compact with a mirror, not unlike some high-end blushes!
Image via Colourette on Facebook
Ace your base with Colourette’s new concealer
If you like Colourette First Base Skin Tint, you’ll probably like Second Base (P399), designed to be your go-to daily lightweight concealer with a buildable coverage. It is infused with skin-loving active ingredients like Niacinamide, Hyaluronic Acid, and Azelaic Acid. After blending, it self-sets for all-day crease-free wear.
Images via Colourette on Facebook
Colourette Second Base comes in ten (10) shades (as opposed to First Base’s 20 shades): Bonbon, Lazi, Alona, La Union, Siargao, Puerto, Laiya, Mayon, Anda, and Sulu. Choosing the right shade is easy peasy with the chart above, specially if you already know your perfect First Base shade match.
Image via Blk Cosmetics on Facebook
Upgraded Blk Skin Tint Sun Shield
Blk Cosmetics’ OG Skin Tint Sun Shield is back, and it’s better than ever! The improved Universal Skin Tint Sun Shield SPF 30 UVA/UVB (P649) has the same lightweight, natural-looking coverage, and sun protection. But now, it is infused with skin-caring Niacinamide, sports a built-in blending brush, and six (6) new shades.
Images via Blk Cosmetics on Facebook
There are now a total of fifteen (15) shades. The six (6) new shades are Silk (fair neutral), Linen (light peach), Almond (deep neutral), Cinnamon (deep warm), Truffle (tan neutral), and Toffee (tan warm). I’m happy to see that the brand pays attention to people’s feedback, and now their shade range is more rounded and balanced for fair, light, medium, deep, and tan skin tones. If you have tried this before and loved the formula, but didn’t have a good shade match, you just might find it now!
And that’s it for this week’s local beauty news roundup! I hope something caught your eye. Which one was it? See you on the next edition!
