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As always, my eye look is the focus of this LOTD. I love pigmented eyeshadows. For a change, I'm going all subtle for this look.

Eyes:

• MAC Crush Metal Pigments: Stacked 2 (metallic gold) over the lid area and lower lashline.
• Stila Belle of the Ball Palette (shimmery aqua green) on the eye contour, (shimmery white) on the brow bone
• Sana Gafixx Matsuge Gatch-ly Mascara on curled lashes (upper and lower)
• Majolica Majorca Customize Sword Cut BR771 to fill brows, KATE Eyebrow Color LB-1 to lighten brow color
• K-Palette 24H Real Lasting Eyeliner 01 Black for the upper lashline & the "lower lashes"

Lips:

• Maybelline Watershine Pure Lipstick B23

Face:

• Gowoonsesang Brightening Balm SPF30 PA++
• Palgantong Theatrical Powder (Pearl Beige)
  
• Canmake Powder Cheeks PW20

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

Okay-thanks-bye! (:

안녕하세요 Anyong-haseyo!

Have you noticed that Korean actresses all look so naturally flawless, with their barely there makeup. It is no secret that most of 'em have gone under the knife (plastic surgery). Makeup is still pretty much needed to bring out their (surgically-enhanced) features.

And so, the Basic Korean Style Makeup Look is all about having that flawless, glowy complexion. I've particularly noticed their thick, straight brows. Their eyes are subtly defined (minimal or no eyeshadow, lightly mascara-ed lashes). Natural color for the lips.

I'm using the following products to achieve the Basic Korean Style Makeup Look:-

• Gowoonsesang Brightening Balm SPF30 PA++
• Lancôme Rénergie Yeux Multiple Lift
  
• Palgantong Theatrical Powder (Pearl Beige)
• L'oreal Voluminous Waterproof Mascara (Black)
• Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm
• Canmake Powder Cheeks PW20
• K-Palette 24H Real Lasting Eyeliner 01 Black
• Lancôme Le Crayon Sourcils (Brun)
  
• Barry M Intense Black Eyeliner Pen

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

As you can see, I didn't use many products for this look. Everything was kept fairly simple.

BB Cream, is a must. Gowoonsesang Brightening Balm SPF30 PA++ does the job for achieving flawless complexion. Palgantong Theatrical Powder (Pearl Beige) is lightly applied to set the makeup for that lovely glow.

To conceal my dark eye circles, I used the illuminator part of Lancôme Rénergie Yeux Multiple Lift.

Lancôme Le Crayon Sourcils (Brun).

No eyeshadow was used. Using K-Palette 24H Real Lasting Eyeliner 01 Black, I drew thinly, as close to the (upper) lashline as possible (slightly winged out at the end). For my right eye, I drew a lil' thicker to balance out the eye look. I lined the lower lashline,with Barry M Intense Black Eyeliner Pen.

Only 1 coat of L'oreal Voluminous Waterproof Mascara (Black) was used for my upper and lower lashes, to naturally define 'em. I did curl my lashes beforehand, just that the mascara didn't hold the curls well :/

I merely smeared on Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm, for a light sheen on my lips. To finish the look, I used Canmake Powder Cheeks PW20 for a natural pink flush on my cheeks.

감사합니다 Kamsahamnida! That's all for now.

Today, my dark circles look horrible as I didn't sleep well. And, it didn't help that I slept late too. The different photo effects do emphasize how dark circles can make you look real tired. The glow on my face, is attributed to Biotherm Skin.Ergetic (read my review HERE).

• Pic on the left: Gowoonsesang Brightening Balm SPF 30PA++
• Middle pic: Gowoonsesang Brightening Balm SPF 30PA++ & Lancôme Rénergie Yeux Multiple Lift (right eye only)
• Pic on the right: Gowoonsesang Brightening Balm SPF 30PA++ & Lancôme Rénergie Yeux Multiple Lift (both eyes)

• Glowy Skin ✓
• Even Skin Tone ✓
• Illuminated Gaze ✓

This is one of the many BB Creams that I'd tried before - Gowoonsesang Brightening Balm SPF 30PA++. I think, it was way back in 2010 that I gotta know about Gowoonsesang.

[Retail Price: SGD$43 / 60ml]

This BB Cream was launched in 2009. It is a make up base that controls sebum, which feels like a light foundation. Highly hydrating and soothing to the skin. The hydrophilic and lipophilic ingredients, each of these unique formulations works on a cellular level to help the skin achieve and maintain a clearer, healthier look. Comes with SPF30 PA++, ideal for sun block.

Like most BB Creams, it comes in one shade (dark beige). It is lightly scented.

Initially, it does look much darker than my skin tone (as shown from the image above). After a few mins, it somehow "adjust" to blend in with my skin tone albeit still a lil' dark.

What I like about most is its texture; not too thick or runny. Prior applying the BB Cream onto my face, I will usually squeeze some onto the back of palm to warm it up (using my fingers). Easy to apply and spread on the skin. Doesn't leave my skin feeling greasy/sticky. The finish is somewhat dewy, definitely not matte. I must say, the oil control part is pretty decent.

I like how it evens out my skin tone and the coverage is just right for me. My skin looks naturally flawless; redness and dark circles concealed. I do wish that it comes with a slightly lighter shade though, coz I like to look fairer :x

And now, for the giveaway! **Gowoonsesang products are provided by Sasa Sg for review & giveaway.**

All sets come with Gowoonsesang Brightening Balm SPF30 PA++ (5ml) & Gowoonsesang Dr. G White Aura Serum (1ml). I've added stuff to sweeten the deal.

Gowoonsesang Dr. G White Aura Serum

A refreshing whitening gel essence with a light touch of moisture, the Cell-Light Complex has a 3-step melanin-blocking and whitening function, and together with Niacin Amide promotes the separation of dead skin cells to lighten the melanin pigmentation to allow skin to become bright and clear from within. Peppermint and Rabdosia Rubescens extracts lend elasticity to sagging pores and balance skin tone for velvety moist skin with a dense texture.

• Heme Instant Lift & Whitening Eye Mask
• Barry M Special Edition Glossy Tubes (Pink)

• Kracie Hadabisei Deep Moisture Mask U (Smoothening)
• Essence XXXL Shine Lipgloss 12 Soulmate

• LoveMore Red Magic White Power Lifting Mask
• Fancl Mild Cleansing Oil 20ml

To join this giveaway, you must be a follower of my blog or FB Page (only for those residing in Singapore).

Leave a comment:

• User ID/Name (Blog / FB Page)
• Email address
• Choice: Set 1 / 2 / 3

One comment per person. Giveaway ends 3rd Jan 2012 11:59PM.

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This was my LOTD just 2 days ago. I went for a movie date with... Chantana! She won a pair of Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows preview tix, and asked me along (thanks again!).

We both enjoyed the movie very-very much. Highly recommended to all! I laughed alot (and aloud) throughout the show :x

I rarely use matte eyeshadows. Well, it's always nice for a change yea.

Lovin' the blush color on me!

The products that I used for this look:-

• Bébé Poshé Sexy Brow Shaper
• Skin79 All-Day Sun Powder SPF30 PA++
• Make Up Store Microshadow [Chocolate]
• Gowoonsesang Brightening Balm SPF30 PA++
• K-Palette Real Lasting Volume Mascara
• Bébé Poshé Dazzling Eye Pencil 01 Black Diamond
• Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion
• Bihada Ichizoku Gorgeous Lip Gloss [Pearl Beige] - gifted by Chantana ^.^
• Lavshuca Blush PK-1

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

[88-Color Eyeshadow Palette]

I used the 1st color on the top left (refer to above image), as the overall base color.

Here's the swatch. The other swatch is for Make Up Store Microshadow [Chocolate], which I used for my eye contour and facial contouring. Lovely color indeed.

On to the review... Bébé Poshé Dazzling Eye Pencil 01 Black Diamond, which I got as part of the goodie bag during the launch event sometime ago. CLICK HERE if you've missed my review on Bebe Diva Supervolume Waterproof Mascara.

When I first swatched the liners at the launch event, I totally love how well-pigmented they are (so intense). They glide on very effortlessly. AND, they didn't seem to budge when I rubbed against the swatches. I reckoned I was in love.

It has a creamy texture in a slightly metallic formulation, with sparkly silver micro-glitter bits.

As much as I love how it's swatched on my hand, it translates into a different story altogether when drawn on my lashline. Well, it doesn't tug or pull. I do have to layer on to achieve a better pigmentation, but it wasn't the same intensity as the swatch. It was a total mess when drawn on the waterline :/

The image above was taken just after I finished drawing my lashline. The liner color looked pretty much faded when it was freshly drawn. It flakes, smudges AND migrates. In just 2-3 hours time, it was literally smudged and gone. When I touched up, the flaking problem gets worse.

I don't know about the other colors that's available. I just know that 01 Black Diamond doesn't work for me. Disappointing much. Perhaps I was unlucky enough to get a faulty one, coz I seemed to read only positive reviews so far. I've no idea, seriously.