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The tale of an oily skin gal continues...

So I got my primers sorted out.  While I have tried a lot of foundations that worked great in terms of coverage and finish, most are just lacking in the longevity department.  Now I really need them to work with me, not just for those 15 hour days.  But for crying out loud, you gotta be able to last till 5PM, is that too much to ask for?  Apparently so, at least up till last year.

It seems like the Goddess of Staying Power is on my side this year.  I managed to find, not one, not two, not three, but four foundations that offers great wear for oily skin.  YES!

Yves Saint Laurent Fusion Ink Foundation SPF18 (CA $64 / US $40)

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I have always fancy a foundation with a matte finish, a smooth matte.  The problem is, there is none out there that won't cling onto dry spot.  Somehow they manage to find a dry spot on my oily face.  And most of them are just thick and heavy.  No, not this foundation.

YSL says that this foundation "feels like feather, stays like ink".  This description is pretty damn accurate.  It is a true matte but it doesn't feel like anything.  I like the medium and buildable coverage that it gives.  It hides just enough to look natural.  The matte finish & the coverage actually last for an 8 hour work day.

I won't say I was shine-less throughout the day (nothing a little blotting paper can't handle), but I was definitely way less oily.  I was used to see shine 4 hours in but not with this bad boy (or girl); it keeps me matte for over 5 hours, it's very impressive.

The only thing though, it has a pretty noticeable scent when you put it on.  It goes away, and I don't notice it after I blended the foundation out, but some people might be sensitive to it.

Tried & Tested, Best Foundations for Oily Skin | A Tale of an Oily Skin Gal

September 25, 2014 • 30 comments

I have a love-hate relationship with nail art.  I love it because it looks so pretty on my nails when others do it for me.  I hate it because I suck at it.  But every now and then I still like to test my ability.  This week I played with the new Revlon Nail Art Shiny Matte (CA $8.95).


The Revlon Nail Art Shiny Matte is new to the drugstore this year.  It is probably the most unique combination I have seen.  Again it is dual-ended and it has a matte base coat with a regular nail polish brush and a shiny metallic colour with skinny nail art brush.  It is designed to be used together, but you can also mix and match with other Shiny Mattes to come up with your own combo.  I really love how simple it is to get some unique nail art with this product.  You don't need some complicated design to get a unique results, try using a mix of lines.


Tortoise Shell is my favourite out of the two because of the combination of matte burgundy and metallic golden taupe.  To get an opaque colour, I would apply two coats.





Emerald Suede has a matte pink colour on one side and a emerald metallic nail art side.  This matte pink colour is a bit harder to handle than the burgundy colour on Tortoise Shell.  Two coats of it will be pigmented enough.



I would highly recommend the Revlon Nail Art Shiny Matte because they're truly unique to me.  I am very interested in other shades, so I'm gonna be on a look out of sale :).

Until next time,


x Rica


*Disclosure: Products mentioned in this post were provided to The Office Chic for review consideration.  As always, all the opinions expressed here are my own and are in no way influenced by any advertiser, affiliate, public relations firm or brands.

Mani Monday | Revlon Nail Art Shiny Matte | Review, Photos & Swatches

February 24, 2014 • 0 comments

Thought we were out of the Polar Vortex but it hits again.  It was -20 ~ -30 degree Celsius over here in Canada.  Since I'm not getting a southern island escape, I've got helped from Revlon Nail Art Sun Candy to try to bring some Sunshine in my life.

Revlon Nail Art Sun Candy is Heating Things Up with their Vibrant Hues | Review, Photos & Swatches

January 23, 2014 • 11 comments
Remember when we all fell head over heels for the Revlon by Marchesa Nail Art 3D Jewel Appliqués?  This dream collaboration has done it again and this time for something that could last more permanently, beauty tools! I got a chance to preview some of the items before the holidays at Tips Nail Bar (that was recently moved and the new location was fabulous!). There were cookies, hors d'oeuvres, nail polishes, manicures, sketch artist, and of course, the Revlon by Marchesa Beauty Tools





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January 17, 2014 • 13 comments