I received some pretty awesome makeup products last month courtesy of Amabie Beauty, and I've been having a little too much fun testing them out! As part of Amabie Beauty's A-List blogger program, I received quite a few makeup goodies from the Taiwanese beauty brand FlyUp. FlyUp is ECOCERT Certified and uses French technology, and we all know how amazing French cosmetics are. Plus, who doesn't love free makeup? Especially such beautifully packaged makeup! Count me in.
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Essentially, Amabie is an aggregated review website (much like the beloved Influenster) that helps you find reviews on your favorite products, and rewards you for being an active member. There are two tiers - the A-List and Sweethearts, and depending on how active you are within the community, Amabie will send packages with Asian skincare products/cosmetics regularly for testing and review purposes. Pretty sweet deal, in my opinion!
Amabie was kind enough to send me some products for being an active member (my Amabie username is skincaremochi if you'd like to connect!). I received the FlyUp HD Makeup Base, FlyUp HD Makeup Foundation in shade F20, FlyUp HD Loose Powder, and FlyUP HD Pressed Powder, set valued at around $175 USD.
FlyUp HD Ultra High Definition Makeup Base SPF25/PA+++ - This is a priming makeup base that's supposed to help your makeup go on smoothly and flawlessly. It comes in a sturdy, reflective 30ml container that I believe is some sort of heavy duty plastic; it definitely has some weight to it, and you can tell it's higher quality. The makeup base provides whitening, anti-aging, and moisturizing benefits all in one, instantly brightening the complexion and protecting skin against UVA/UVB rays and pollution. What I adore about this makeup base (aside from the gorgeous, sturdy packaging and easy to dispense pump), is that it's slightly tinted, and subtly corrects imperfections such as uneven skin tone, dullness, and fine lines. I could easily wear this makeup base alone (and I've done so many times!), and it will even out the redness in my cheeks and keep my skin slightly more moisturized while preventing oiliness throughout the day. I don't wear a full face every day, and most days when I'm not at work I don't wear makeup at all, so this is a great "your-skin-but-better" product.
Ingredients:
The powder itself is not quite translucent, so it does give a tiny bit of coverage and it evens out skin a bit as well. I use a large powder brush to apply loose powders, and a little goes a long way with this one! This is another new favorite, as it helps control oil/sebum production throughout the day and keeps my face matte but still glowy and healthy looking. Looooove.
FlyUp HD Ultra High Definition Pressed Powder - The last product I received from Amabie was the HD pressed powder, which is pretty much the same as the loose powder, just pressed into a compact for portability. This is the lightest shade if I'm not mistaken (F10), and like the loose powder it works fine for my extra pale skin. It's packaged in a beautiful shiny 16g case, with a built in double mirror and a sponge for application. I almost never use the sponges that come in compacts (I prefer using brushes), but I have used the included sponge to touch up here and there and it works fine. This stuff can easily look cake-y if you go crazy with applying, so a light hand is essential here.
Ingredients:
The HD pressed powder has the same coverage/consistency as the loose powder, and blends into the skin very easily. It's perfect as a finishing powder, or can even be worn on its own if you're just looking to even out your skin tone a bit. I love that there's a little platform for the makeup sponge to sit on, so it's not just sitting on top of the powder all day. There's a lot of little perks with FlyUp's packaging that I love; you can tell a lot of foresight went into the design, and usability is a huge factor in whether or not I enjoy a product and would consider purchasing it again.
Final Thoughts: I have to admit, I'm a little biased when it comes to makeup. While I love Asian skincare, I've always been more into western makeup; I just love the vibrant colors and rich formulas of western cosmetics. Honestly though, this is probably one of the best makeup sets I've tried in a while - I was definitely blown away by how wearable all of these products were! I was so surprised that the foundation applied smoothly and lasted all day without making my face look oily, and the powders were incredible at controlling oil without making my skin look too matte/one-dimensional. The primer is probably my favorite product in the lineup, and is one of the best I've used, both western and Asian primers included. I've actually been wearing the primer on its own often; it gives my skin a boost of moisture and is great for evening out redness/uneven skin tone. While I haven't noticed a lot of whitening/brightening or anti-aging benefits, it hasn't been quite long enough yet. I do notice that my skin doesn't dry out as easily when I'm wearing the primer, foundation, and powder together, so I'm pretty happy about that!
This set goes for about $175 USD, which is a bit pricey, but for a luxury brand, it's definitely worth it to have flawless, glowing skin on the daily. If you'd like to shop the rest of the FlyUp line, you can do so here. Were you chosen for the Amabie A-List or Sweetheart program? What fun goodies did you receive?
This product was sent to me by Amabie Beauty free for review purposes, all opinions are my own. If you're curious about my press samples, affiliate links, and sponsors, please see my disclosure policies.
Amabie was kind enough to send me some products for being an active member (my Amabie username is skincaremochi if you'd like to connect!). I received the FlyUp HD Makeup Base, FlyUp HD Makeup Foundation in shade F20, FlyUp HD Loose Powder, and FlyUP HD Pressed Powder, set valued at around $175 USD.
FlyUp HD Ultra High Definition Makeup Base SPF25/PA+++ - This is a priming makeup base that's supposed to help your makeup go on smoothly and flawlessly. It comes in a sturdy, reflective 30ml container that I believe is some sort of heavy duty plastic; it definitely has some weight to it, and you can tell it's higher quality. The makeup base provides whitening, anti-aging, and moisturizing benefits all in one, instantly brightening the complexion and protecting skin against UVA/UVB rays and pollution. What I adore about this makeup base (aside from the gorgeous, sturdy packaging and easy to dispense pump), is that it's slightly tinted, and subtly corrects imperfections such as uneven skin tone, dullness, and fine lines. I could easily wear this makeup base alone (and I've done so many times!), and it will even out the redness in my cheeks and keep my skin slightly more moisturized while preventing oiliness throughout the day. I don't wear a full face every day, and most days when I'm not at work I don't wear makeup at all, so this is a great "your-skin-but-better" product.
Ingredients:
Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Pentavitin, Glycosyl Trehalose, Algue Extract, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, 2-Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Silk Worm Extract, Oryza Sativa, Fagus Sylvatica Extract.
I love how smooth and flawless this base goes on! It does a good job of filling in fine lines, and smooths over my pores really nicely. This is probably one of the best primers I've ever tried in terms of color correction and smoothing. Definitely a win!
FlyUp HD Ultra High Definition Liquid Foundation (F20) - How gorgeous is this packaging?! This HD foundation comes in a very sturdy, shiny plastic 30ml pump container, much like the makeup base. It comes in a wide variety of shades to suit most skin tones, and claims to remain invisible all day, both on screen and in real life. I love the fact that the bottle is see-through on the side, in order to show you how much product you have left (I think every foundation should have that, don't you think?). I received the shade F20, which is apparently the lightest shade they carry. As an EPP (extremely pale person) who ranks a type 1 on the Fitzpatrick scale, I could immediately tell that this was too dark for me. A tad disappointing, but nothing a white foundation mixer won't cure. I don't have a foundation mixer currently, but I did consistently wear the foundation all day around the house, and it survived boughts of weekend cleaning, meal prepping, and home work outs, so I can attest to its staying power and wearability.
This foundation applies like a dream, and it doesn't even look like I have anything on my skin at all! I love western makeup, but I'm sure we can all agree that it can be a bit difficult to find a good coverage foundation that doesn't look like a mask; this one is very buildable depending on how much coverage you need, and smooths out fine lines without settling into pores. It works well enough without the makeup base, but I do prefer the duo when they're used together; my skin looks incredible all day. It's not super matte to the point where it clings to dry patches, but it isn't so dewy that my face looks like an oil slick halfway through the day. It's the perfect balance for my combination skin. It's really only a tiiiiny bit darker than my skin tone, so with just a dab of foundation mixer it will match me perfectly. I could always wait until summer to wear it, but I'm impatient and want this on my face everyday. It's that good.
Ingredients:
Water, Titanium Dioxide, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dipropylene Glycol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Sorbitan Stearate, Acetyl hexapeptide-3, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Dimethicone, Maltitol, Boron Nitride, Sodium Chloride, Squalane, Isohexadecane, Cetyl Dimethicone, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Evodia Rutaecarpa Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Algae Extract, Acetyl Tripeptide-1, Isostearic Acid, Tribehenin, Methyl Paraben, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Tocopherol Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-1, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Vinyl Dimethicone.
While this foundation does apply nicely, I would definitely recommend using a moisturizer and primer before applying, as it wears so much nicer on moisturized skin (I didn't moisturize my hand before swatching this, so you can see it's clinging a bit to the dry skin on my hand).
FlyUp HD Ultra High Definition Loose Powder - FlyUp is slaying me with this packaging. This is their HD loose powder. It comes is a sturdy, reinforced 11g container with a glittery, gem-shaped lid. Inside is also probably the cutest little puff ever! It's much too tiny to use in my opinion, but it's definitely adorable (look at the little bow!). I'm obsessed.
Ingredients:
Mica/Dimethicone, Lauroyl Lisine Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Mica, Silica, Nylon-12/Polydecene, Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide/Dimethicone, Tocopherol, Boron Nitride, Cupper Gluconate, Yeast Extract, Zinc Gluconate, Stearyl Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butylene Glycol, Zinc PCA, Citris Medica Limonum (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Collagen (Squalan), Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Ceramide 3.
The powder itself is not quite translucent, so it does give a tiny bit of coverage and it evens out skin a bit as well. I use a large powder brush to apply loose powders, and a little goes a long way with this one! This is another new favorite, as it helps control oil/sebum production throughout the day and keeps my face matte but still glowy and healthy looking. Looooove.
FlyUp HD Ultra High Definition Pressed Powder - The last product I received from Amabie was the HD pressed powder, which is pretty much the same as the loose powder, just pressed into a compact for portability. This is the lightest shade if I'm not mistaken (F10), and like the loose powder it works fine for my extra pale skin. It's packaged in a beautiful shiny 16g case, with a built in double mirror and a sponge for application. I almost never use the sponges that come in compacts (I prefer using brushes), but I have used the included sponge to touch up here and there and it works fine. This stuff can easily look cake-y if you go crazy with applying, so a light hand is essential here.
Ingredients:
Talc/Dimethicone, Sericite, Mica, Ultra Titanium Dioxide, Nylon-12, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Magnesium Stearate, Kaolin, Lauroyl Lysine, Corn Starch, Dimethicone, Stearic Acid, Simethyl Polysiloxane, Isostearate Isopropyl, Isocetyl Behenate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Methylparaben.
The HD pressed powder has the same coverage/consistency as the loose powder, and blends into the skin very easily. It's perfect as a finishing powder, or can even be worn on its own if you're just looking to even out your skin tone a bit. I love that there's a little platform for the makeup sponge to sit on, so it's not just sitting on top of the powder all day. There's a lot of little perks with FlyUp's packaging that I love; you can tell a lot of foresight went into the design, and usability is a huge factor in whether or not I enjoy a product and would consider purchasing it again.
Final Thoughts: I have to admit, I'm a little biased when it comes to makeup. While I love Asian skincare, I've always been more into western makeup; I just love the vibrant colors and rich formulas of western cosmetics. Honestly though, this is probably one of the best makeup sets I've tried in a while - I was definitely blown away by how wearable all of these products were! I was so surprised that the foundation applied smoothly and lasted all day without making my face look oily, and the powders were incredible at controlling oil without making my skin look too matte/one-dimensional. The primer is probably my favorite product in the lineup, and is one of the best I've used, both western and Asian primers included. I've actually been wearing the primer on its own often; it gives my skin a boost of moisture and is great for evening out redness/uneven skin tone. While I haven't noticed a lot of whitening/brightening or anti-aging benefits, it hasn't been quite long enough yet. I do notice that my skin doesn't dry out as easily when I'm wearing the primer, foundation, and powder together, so I'm pretty happy about that!
This set goes for about $175 USD, which is a bit pricey, but for a luxury brand, it's definitely worth it to have flawless, glowing skin on the daily. If you'd like to shop the rest of the FlyUp line, you can do so here. Were you chosen for the Amabie A-List or Sweetheart program? What fun goodies did you receive?
This product was sent to me by Amabie Beauty free for review purposes, all opinions are my own. If you're curious about my press samples, affiliate links, and sponsors, please see my disclosure policies.
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