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The Paris Project is the perfect combination of talent, art and tradition. 7 renowned beauty experts (TiffanyD, Xteeener, DulceCandy87, Xsparkage, Frmheadtotoe, Petrilude and MacNC40) explored the City of Lights and developed an original makeup palette inspired by the alluring city of Paris. For the next 7 weeks, Sigma Beauty will be releasing a tutorial and vlog from each of the artists involved in the Paris Project.

The limited edition Paris Makeup Palette includes 8 eye shadows that were influenced by landmark monuments and locations in Paris. It also includes 2 blush colors and a highlight shade, carefully developed by the beauty experts to compliment all skin tones. The Paris Makeup Palette is completed with 2 essential Sigma brushes, E55 – Eye Shading & F40 – Large Angled Contour, for flawless makeup application.

Here's the youtube tutorial by TiffanyD...

PS: Type in code TIFFANYD at checkout for $10 off the Paris Palette ($59 $49)!

***All product images & info are extracted from mailer.***

For May & June 2012, STEAMCREAM will be releasing 6 new limited edition designs - Babou, Eurasia, Blumen, Deborah, Chrysantheme & Seduire.

These upcoming STEAMCREAM tins depict magnificent floral & animal designs. From the blossoming multi-coloured roses of Blumen to Babou’s adorable poodle in sunny yellow background, these STEAMCREAM tins will be the perfect beauty accessory for you and your mums this coming Mother’s Day!

Read more about STEAMCREAM HERE.

***All info and images are extracted from STEAMCREAM press release.***

Introducing this new baby from Hada Labo - Super Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizing UV Milk SPF50 PA+++ (what a mouthful!). I was told that it was sold out within two days after its launch in Watsons! Impressive much :D

This multipurpose UV milk has 3-­in-­1 benefits: UV Protection, Hydration, and Make-­Up Base.

1) With SPF50 PA+++, users can be assured of a high, broad-­spectrum protection against UVA and UVB.

2) Like other products in the brand, Hada Labo Super Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizing UV Milk SPF50 PA+++ reaches deep into the skin to moisturize the skin with three types of hyaluronic acid. It locks in moisture for a soft, supple and radiant skin all day.

3) As a Make-­Up Base, cosmetics can glide easily on the smoother skin after applying it. The light, water-like texture makes it easy for an even application, and is quickly absorbed without stickiness. The UV milk is transparent, leaving no white residues.

The UV milk is gentle on skin, as it is free of artificial ingredients such as fragrances, mineral oil, alcohol and colorant that may burden the skin. This UV milk also keeps the skin’s pH balanced, and is rigorously tested for low skin irritation. It is suitable for daily usage on the face, neck and body.

The Hada Labo Super Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizing UV Milk SPF50 PA+++ is available in a 38ml bottle, priced at $19.90. Exclusively in Watsons.

Do LIKE Hada Labo FB Page to participate in the upcoming free sampling campaign and giveaways.

PS: Stay tuned for my review (:

***All product info are extracted from press release. Image credits to Hada Labo FB Page.***

In celebration of nature's most “perfect egg design”, the original beautyblender® is stripped (of its color)!

the egg look-alike!

beautyblender® pure™ is the same amazing makeup sponge applicator but without colour. It utilizes the innovative elliptical shape, texture and material of the famed beautyblender® makeup sponge -- the perfect tool for prepping the skin for makeup application.

pure™ is designed to be used with moisturizers, eye treatment serums and lotions, makeup primers and makeup removers to be a truly hygienic, gentle way to ensure optimal use of the most advanced skin care products.

Why beautyblender® pure™?

• Shape: its patent-pending elliptical shape makes application foolproof as by enabling you to access hard-to-reach areas with stunning ease
• Texture: its suede texture is sensual to the touch and its unique curves fit the contours of your face
• Material: latex-free, non-allergenic and odor-free
• Color: pure white, clean and simple

How to use pure™?

• Bounce it against your face when applying makeup primers, eye treatments and moisturizing serums. Bouncing, otherwise known as stippling, blends product evenly onto the skin ensuring complete coverage. Remember to use it damp.
• Use the pointed side for hard-to-reach areas like around the nose and mouth, under the eyes.
• Use the round base on the larger areas of your face - forehead, cheeks and chin.

Launched specially for BHG's 17th Anniversary, this limited edition beautyblender® pure™ kit will be available at a special price of $59 (UP: $76) at BHG (Bugis, Clementi, Tampines, Bishan). While stocks last!

PS: According to Ariel, there are less than 100 kits islandwide!

The limited edition beautyblender® pure™ kit consists of:-

• pure™ sponge
• solid cleanser (travel friendly alternative to the original liquid blendercleanser®, which provides the same cleansing results and soothing lavender fragrance)
• air bag (this mesh pouch allows light and air to pass through, allowing your beautyblender® to dry thoroughly and completely while decreasing the amount of bacteria build up on the sponge)

For more info, do check out Japalang FB Page.

I chose the original beautyblender® for review, coz I love the color - HOT PINK ♥

Stay tuned (:

***All product info and unmarked images are extracted from press release & Japalang FB Page.***

For the month of April, Sigma Beauty is offering a new free gift with all purchases over $30!

This pretty in pink travel-sized E05 eyeliner brush delivers a precise stroke to line the eyes.

Promotion starts on 1st April and is valid only for the month of April.

***All info and image are extracted from mailer and sigmabeauty.com.***

Whenever I'm out, I make it a point to visit Watsons. A habit, I guess. Anyway, I was browsing as usual and discovered this "1-week special" promotion for Majolica Majorca Lash King Mascara.

After doing the girly math, it's a good 35% discount! $16.80 for a relatively new (and limited edition) Majolica Majorca Mascara is a pretty good deal. Do act fast. The promotion is only until this coming wed, 28 Mar.

MJ fans, go-go-go!

As mentioned in my latest LOTD post, I was trying to haul "necessarily". Here I am, with a totally unnecessary haul. Do I need a new mascara? A big fat 'NO'. I bought this set of ZA Impact Lash Base and Mascara for only $18.50 (there's additional 7% discount till end March I think)... that's why :x

Having had very good experience with ZA Cutie Curl Volume Mascara, I'm glad to say that this is as good! *happy*

As for the tweezers, I bought it for $4.90 at a random shop. Not exactly cheap since this is not some well-known brand. Hope that it works for me >.< *fingers crossed*

LOTD

• Neogence Ace Pore Concealing & Revitalizing Base Gel
• Shu Uemura White Recovery Ex Whitening Powder Foundation 575
• Shu Uemura Hard Formula Eyebrow Pencil
• Integrate Rainbow Grade Eyes BR701
  
• K-Palette 24H Real Lasting Eyepencil
  
• Esprique Precious Heart Graphical Mascara
• ZA Impact Lash Mascara (Volume)

*Note: Products highlighted are provided by beauty company for review purpose.

I'm no expert in doing my eyebrows. Nonetheless, I'm going to share how I do my eyebrows (as requested by amyrleex HERE).

The Brow Tools

• Chanel Mascara Brush -- I use it to comb my eyebrows
• K-Palette Real Lasting Eyebrow Liner 24H (Natural Brown)
• Mio Piccolo Eyebrow Mascara (Light Brown)
  

I like to make use of tinted eyebrow mascara to lighten my eyebrows. The one I'm featuring in this post is from Mio Piccolo, and I guess most of you are not familiar with this brand. Fyi, I got it from Nanairo aka the most wonderful $2 shop ever. It carries a rather wide selection of makeup products, as compared to dear Daiso.

The eyebrow mascara is decently pigmented, in my opinion. The brush is bigger than that of Kate and Shu Uemura (the other two I own). The brush is able to comb the eyebrow hairs quite evenly albeit a bit messy (also due to the slightly wetter formula). Quite smudge-proof and doesn't fade at the end of day. It takes a few mins to dry. Thereafter, my eyebrows look neater with the hairs held in place.

I've been using this eyebrow mascara for few weeks and I would say I'm pleased with it so far. Not the best but for $2, I couldn't ask for more...

The color I picked up is Light Brown, which has a golden metallic sheen to it. There's another shade, a Brown or Dark Brown. Thought I'll just do a swatch of K-Palette Real Lasting Eyebrow Liner 24H (Natural Brown) which I love so much.

I've reviewed the newer version, the 2-way one HERE.

I try to tweeze my eyebrows daily, or at least 2-3 times a week. My original eyebrows are barely there if not for the faint eyebrow embroidery. I try not to pluck excessively, lest having skinny-looking eyebrows which make me look older than I should. Well, I'm not young to begin with... so yups.

Okay, let's begin...

The eyebrow should begin according to the inner corner of the eyes. Place a ruler over your pupil starting from tip of nose, going over the eyebrow as well. This will mark the peak of arch. Next, place the ruler at the outer corner of nose to the outer corner of eyes. This is where the eyebrow should end.

(1) Comb the eyebrow with a spoolie brush.

(2) Using the liquid eyeliner (K-Palette), draw fine strokes to fill in the gaps in the eyebrow. Then brush the eyebrow (with the spoolie brush), so as to soften the color for a natural look.

(3) Work the eyebrow mascara brush against the direction of hair growth and lightly brush over for an even distribution. Brush the eyebrow (with the spoolie brush), to keep the hairs in place.

That's about it. And, I will do all of the above when I've the time to spare. Usually, I'll just go with (2) and that would suffice.

If I'm in a rush, I'll go for Shu Uemura Hard Formula Eyebrow Pencil (another favorite of mine). Quick and easy.

Last but not least... a photo to give you a better idea of how the final eyebrow look -- in terms of color, which failed to show up accurately in the other photo.

So this is how I do my eyebrows... That's all. Hope this sharing helps (:

Illamasqua's latest collection - Human Fundamentalism. Love the purples and the teals... the mint green too! Beautiful collection...

I'm eyeing Fundamental Palette & Apocalips... vibrant teal color for the LIPS! Very visually appealing ♥

Now... when I see the color teal, the 1st thing which comes to my mind -- TOP in Big Bang "Fantastic Baby". I super love this catchy song AND the MV! ♥>.<♥

Palette

• Fundamental

[Powder Eye Shadow in Hype, Liquid Metal in Molten Pewter,

Matt Cream Pigment in Mint Green, Powder Eye Shadow in Inception]

• Neutral

[Powder Eye Shadow in Stealth, Liquid Metal in Vintage - exclusive to this palette,

Matt Cream Pigment in Wolf, Powder Eye Shadow in Obsidian]

Powder Eye Shadow

• Burst - blue green
• Cancan - bright lilac purple, matt finish
• Pivot - yellow green
• Vernau - yellow ochre
• Obsidian - rich black
• Sex - pure white, matt finish

Lipstick

• Apocalips - teal, matt finish
• Box - deep scarlet red, matt finish

Nail Varnish

• Nomad - bright jade, gloss finish
• Stance - fuchsia violet, gloss finish

• Skin Base Foundation in Au - metallic shimmer
• Precision Ink in Scribe - pure white

***All images and info are extracted from mailer and Illamasqua.com.***

CLICK HERE for more details on UV Essentiel.

The Le Blanc Travel kit is available from 16 March 2012. 

Experience Le Blanc at CHANEL Fragrance & Beauty Store at 
The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands (Tel: 6634 7280), ION Orchard (Tel: 6634 5500)
and all major department stores.

***All info and image are extracted from the mailer.***

Urban Decay Naked2 Palette is back after its sneak preview (back in January I think)... I'm eyeing the luxe-looking Sephora Outrageous Mascara -- the brush looks promising for lashes that speak volume!

Anyway, do take note that the "Get Rewarded" campaign will expire on 31st March 2012. Have fun shopping!

***Image extracted from mailer.***