Hello Everyone,
Hmmm...By now you all must be thinking that I'm a brand ambassador of OLIVIA...Hmmm :P... But frankly I'm not *_*..But it would be a very good feeling to promote a brand like it as till date I've not had any issues ^_^. Right now there is a exhibition going on at Don Bosco's and there is a stall of OLIVIA .So ladies hurry to test the products for yourself :D :))...Okk before that I would like to inform a few readers about the term "PAN CAKE". Well...pancake make-up gives full-coverage primarily used to cover major skin discolouration, scars, tattoos or facial hair.It give the skin a flawless finish required in film, television, theatre or photography settings.
Price : INR. 90/- for 25g.
Packaging : It comes in a black hard plastic pan with a black cap. The inside has a clear plastic lid to hold the sponge. The front of the pan has the Olivia trade mark font with Olivia Waterproof Pan-Cake written on it gold.
Ingredients : Titanium Oxide, Talc, Kaolin, Sorbitol 70%, Iron oxides and Fragrance.
Directions of use: Apply Olivia makeup with a damp sponge, evenly. After drying, wipe the make-up area with a soft cloth.
Caution: For external use only. Keep away from children.
Company claims: This make-up is specially formulated with pharmaceutical/ISI grade material to provide protection to your skin from pollution and light rays. As such, it is an ideal make-up for Cine/TV stars. Olivia Pancake provides a perfect velvety finish and flawless appearance to your skin. Being water-proof, it gives you a very natural look and keeps you fresh all day long. It does not run or streak with perspiration. Olivia Pancake is dermatologist tested and is completely harmless. It comes in 12 shades to suit every skin type.
Shade:Golden Yellow, Bronze Glow, Fresh Peach, Natural Honey, Natural Beige, Almond Dust, Sun Tone, Dark Beige, Touch & Glow, Tender Orange, Light Egyptian, Dark Egyptian.
Refer website for more details:
http://www.oliviacosmetics.net/makeup.html
My Experience with Olivia Waterproof Pan-Cake: This pan is very affordable and is very compact to carry around. This is the only packaging of Olivia that is in Black+Gold which I completely adore.I wish that the other products from this brand change the color and make it BLACK+GOLD :))). I love the way the unit is divided into 2 part:one part for the sponge and the other for the cake. There are lots of shades available from the pan cake range :)))...*happy dance*:D...*happy dance*:P..
To get a shade closest to your skin color is to swatch it on the jaw line and check it out in the sun :))..I know it is bit of work to walk up and down but it is worth it :))).So no issues with regards to that :))). My shade Golden Yellow 21 is closest to my skin color as I have yellow undertones :)).
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| Swatch on my wrist |
Before continuing the skin and the makeup has to be prepared. Now coming to the preparation of the skin: Gently exfoliate the skin with a mild cleanser,pat dry and apply light moisturiser. A well moisturised face will allow for the best streak-free coverage. Preparation of makeup includes damping the cake and sponge with water and squeezing out the excess out.
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| After blending |
Start the application of the makeup from the centre of the forehead. Use light, quick, upward strokes in a "star burst pattern" to cover the forehead. The same should be followed up on the cheeks. For the nose downward, swipes should be followed by upward swipes for total coverage. For the eyes lightly daubing the makeup over the lid and under the brow. Make sure that the hair and jaw lines are thoroughly blended. It is always best to apply several thin layers of makeup instead of one thick layer. Once the makeup is dry, wipe the makeup area with a soft cloth for a flawless, matte finish.
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| The left hand has the product blended whereas the right has no product on it :)) |
My final word on Olivia Waterproof Pan-Cake is a product for special occasions where there is
going to be ultra-light or low light situations..:)))... All pancake makeup give matte finish which is a good thing. What I don't like about it is that it is impossible to do touch ups on the go if it is more than 5-6 hrs. This cake will last me a long time :))) as it is for occasitions ONLY :D :)...Definitely worth buying :))) ^_^ *_*. Waiting for launch of blushers from this wonderful brand :)).