Review: IN2IT 2 Way Foundation

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     IN2IT is a japanese brand for cosmetics. IN2IT Oil Control & Oil Free 2 way Foundation is an advanced formulation for sebum and shine control.

     2 way Foundation: meaning it could act as a pressed powder or a foundation (by using a wet sponge/applicator).

     The saleslady in watson’s recommended that the best shade for me is Honey whis is the darkest shade. I’m not that dark-skinned though. Not even morena. I have just unbalanced skintone.

      As you can see on the image above, when you apply IN2It as a pressed powder, the pores were actually minimized as compared to my naked face.But when applied as a foundation, you can barely see the pores on my face and it actually provided a well-matte, whitened skin.

Let’s go with the detail of this product:

Texture: very light and smooth

Coverage: Light to Medium when used as a pressed powder (sponge isnt wet) and Medium to Full coverage when used as a Foundation (can be achieved by using a wet sponge)  

Staying Power:  It lasts long. Around 7-8 hours for me since my skin is oily. I go to school @ 730am then I just have to retouch at around 3 or 4 pm esp. on the T-zone. Doesnt need to reapply much on the cheek part.

Price: 649.75 @ Watson’s - Quite pricey for students like me since Maybelline’s/Avon Foundations prices range from 200-400php only but still the price is reasonable since I bought this the 1st week of December ‘09 and it isnt still even halfly used til now (2nd week of February 2010) meaning it could last for months even if you use it daily (I use it around twice a day) hence Maybelline/Avon Foundations only lasts for around 2 months on me.

Packaging: Metallic Pink case with  huge mirror inside. Cute!

 PROs: IMO, it’s a pretty good foundation for a reasonable price. The longer it stays, the more it sets in and blends well with the skin. It really controls oil production and will keep your face well-matte, not the mention it has SPF 25 to protect your face from ahrmful UV rays. It hides away blemishes and small pimples. And the best part, it lasts for months!

CONs: Sometimes I find it a bit cakey (when used as a pressed power) especially if you put  much. You tend to look like a ghost after putting it on but blends eventually with the skin after sometime. The moment I used this product,, i’ve noticed lot of zits and small pimples on my cheeks and forehead. I’m just not sure if this is really the culprit. 

           To sum it up, I will give this product a 7 out 10. 

       There you go! My first makeup review. I’m not fond of using makeups (maybe in the near future) but not now because I’m just in school mos of the time though a foundation/pressedpowder is a must have for me because I have extremely oily skin.