Luvverlyn

My CNY look was rather similar to the earlier LOTD I posted. A cooler version. I won't label it as "sweet" though. Most importantly, I only spent ~20mins on this look!

I didn't like Skin79 Vital Orange BB Cream + YSL Matt Pressed Powder No.1, which makes my complexion look kinda cakey. I much prefer Skin79 with Maybelline Dream Matte Powder in Sand Medium 0-1. Apart from that, I love the rest of the products I used for this look! Will be reviewing some of 'em real soon. Stay tuned (:

EYES

• Shu Uemura Hard Formula Eyebrow Pencil Hard 9 Brown 03 [brows]
• Lancôme Hypnôse Precious Cells Mascara [1st coat on lashes]
  
• Sasatinnie 360˚ Electrifying Extreme Lengthening & Volumizing Mascara [2nd coat on lashes]
• Essence Longlasting Eye Pencil 01 BLACK FEVER [line upper and lower lashline]
• Skin79 Simple Touch Eyeliner [a super thin line winged out at the end on the upper lashline]
• Shiseido Maquillage Clean Contrast Eyes 2 in SV844
• NYX Glitter Mania Jumbo Pencil 01 Crystal [inner corners of eyes]

 

FACE

• Neogence Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Make Up Serum
  
• Skin79 Vital Orange BB Cream
  
• Kevin Beautymaker BB Mineral Concealing Cream
  
• YSL Matt Pressed Powder No.1
  
• La Pensée Cheek & Highlight 04
  

 

LIPS

• Stage Wondergloss Lipgloss 04 Dido

 

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

I took a considerable time doing this makeup look. More than an hour, in fact. I spent most of the time doing my eye makeup, ensuring it was wearable enough (before I head out for the Keratinology event).

Yes, I finally used Essence I ♥ ROCK gloss eye pencil! I lined the upper and lower lashline thicker than usual, extending a little beyond the eye. As it was supposed to be subtle and wearable, I didn't make the line thicker towards the outer end. Then, I applied Stila Mineral Matte Eye Shadow in Batura (a dark gray shade) over the liner as it smudges on its own.

For the entire lid area (above the liner) and lower lashline (over the liner), I applied Maquillage VI144 (a lilac shade with silver micro-shimmer bits).

I literally spammed 3 different mascaras for my lashes - Maybelline Colossal Volum' Express Waterproof Mascara (to hold the curls), Majolica Majorca Lash Expander Frame Plus Mascara BK999 (to comb the lashes) & Heroine Make Volume & Curl Mascara (for volumized and glossy black lashes). That explains the time taken for this look yea. I like to experience with different mascara combi, to achieve my desired look. Some mascaras don't work wonders on its own.

For the eyebrows, I used the Mio Piccolo Automatic Eyebrow Pencil MB. I like how the color looks on me. Sad to say, it ain't long-lasting. I had to briefly touch-up the brows after merely 3 hours. *DOTS DOTS*

For overall contour, I used the bronzer part of Pop Beauty Cheeky Cake in Beach Beauti. I applied that under the cheek bones from the hairline to the apple of cheeks. Next, I applied Alobon Bake Blush 03 over. Finally, I used MAC By Candlelight MSF as a highlight just above the blush/bronzer area.

The base makeup products I used:- Kevin Beautymaker DNA Extreme Whitening Foundation (Natural) & YSL Matt Pressed Powder No.1. I did some minor concealing with Kevin Beautymaker BB Mineral Concealing Cream.

I lightly brushed Kevin Beautymaker Bright Eye Pressed Powder under my eyes, to brighten up my peepers.

Last but not least, Laneige Snow Crystal Moisture Lipstick SYR02 Nude Beige on pre-balmed lips.

Me like this look on me :D

The next LOTD will be for CNY. I'm thinking simple sweet look?

What's gonna be your look for CNY?

I've been pretty busy (lazy) nowadays, hence the lack of LOTD updates. My usual LOTD is simple -> BB cream + Eyeliner + Eyebrow + Blush + Lipbalm. That's it. When I feel like it, I'll do smoky eyes *laughs* xD

A close-up of my eye makeup. FYI, I'm wearing EOS Super Hyper Nudy Pink lenses from Barbie-Shoppu. I bought in total 3 pairs, all pink but different designs. The Super Neon Pink look pretty scary on me (I think), reminds me of Halloween :/ I bought the Flower Pink as well. My lil' sis also bought 3 pairs since there was a Buy 5 Get 1 promotion.

What did I use for the smoky eye effect ? This eyeshadow looks familiar eh ? :p

See the gorgeous color swatch ! It's Nature Republic Prism Star Eyeshadow BK904 Golden Gray (: I seriously like this series of eyeshadows alot. If you're interested, do drop by any Nature Republic outlets coz they're having a BOGO promotion (excluding the newly launched) till 30 Nov (If the info given to me by the salesguy is correct).

The color is a beautiful soft dark gray with golden micro-shimmers. The pigmentation is pretty good, super value for $ IMO. FYI, I layered this eyeshadow over Stage 04 Pewter Performance Eye Liner. For the rest of my eye makeup, I used Majolica Majorca Shadow Customize WT963, L'oreal Waterproof Voluminous (Black), Etude House Glow Pencil 2 & K-Palette Real Lasting Eyebrow 24h 01.

Burt's Bees Medicated Lip Balm for my lips. Shu Uemura Glow On P Peach 40 for the cheeks.

Bio-essence Aqua BB Cream & Kevin Beautymaker Tranexamic Acid Whitening Pressed Powder no.3 Natural for the face.

Camwhorin' photos to end this post :x

 

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When I'm angry, I look like this ? LOL lame XD

Last Sunday, I attended CLEO (PUPA) makeup session by the renowned Celebrity Makeup Artist, Andy Lee. I had registered for this event through sms, and received an email from CLEO that I was able to attend. It wasn't a private event and those who happened to be shopping at The Heerens, were able to enjoy this makeup session as well.

CLEO readers who registered for this event. Spot me (;

He was super focused in doing the makeup for the model, see the serious look on his face (:

Andy Lee, with the model of the day.

After the makeup session ended, it was time for yummy makeup food hahas xD There was a CLEO goodie bag as well as a PUPA black eyeliner given to us. I didn't buy any makeup in the end though there was 10% discount promotion going on. Too crowded at the makeup counter and there were only a few PUPA assistants. Since nobody attended to me, I might as well buy on another day right (;

Btw, credits to PUPA Sg FB Fanpage for the photos above. You can check out the rest of the event photos by clicking the link.

Throughout the event, we got to test out some of PUPA makeup products.

This is how PUPA Smoothing Foundation Primer 01 Transparent looks like. The texture feels pretty similar to Sephora Smoothing Primer, and the skin feels really smooth after application. According to Andy Lee, the primer acts as a stocking for our skin so that our skin looks smooth and flawless. He advocates against using too much foundation due to Singapore's hot & humid weather. It is not a pretty sight to see our makeup "crack" and melt, yes ? Makeup base/primer is best recommended to correct the imperfections, with minimal use of foundation.

Product description (website):

To make skin even and smooth, for a real "silk effect".
Fine lines are minimized, as if they were "filled", the face skin is as smooth as silk.
The texture is smooth and evanescent and blends perfectly with face skin, turning into a natural, matt effect face powder with a long lasting hold.

It creates the perfect light and comfortable base to apply make-up, making the skin soft and smooth.
The reticular micro-structure, enriched with vitamin E, relaxes skin texture without giving that clogging feeling: face looks relaxed and fresh, the skin breathes.
Airless dispenser tube.

Comes in 2 other versions: 02 Green (correct redness), 03 Violet (correct yellow skin).

PUPA Luminys Baked Blush. Swatches of some of the colors. Pretty right ? The color pigmentation is pretty good I would say. I especially like the rose shade in the middle.

Product description (website):

Gives cheeks a glow with a natural, adjustable effect for a radiant, healthy-looking effect.

This light, silky powder has perfect hold and can be blended in with ease.
Contains jojoba oil with hydrating, protective action for skin that's never dry.

The production technology behind baked products ensures: optimal softness to the touch, maximum effect when applied and maximum hold.

Andy Lee shared a makeup tip on how to apply blusher. His tip is different from Niu Er's. Firstly, use a brush sweep flat on the blush to pick up the color gently. Place brush flat on face and sweep the color on the cheeks gently. This way, the color is distributed evenly on the cheeks, imparting a natural flush.

PUPA Luminys Baked Eyeshadow. This is my favourite, followed by the blush. The brown swatch on the left was applied wet, see the intensity & pearlescent effect ! The light pink swatch is super gorgeous, yes ?

Product description (website):

An extraordinary result thanks to its advanced oven baking technology that enhances all properties of colour, ensuring maximum performance in application and hold.
Luminys baked Eyeshadow is a concentrate of pigments and precious pearls, which can be used either wet or dry, to find the desired intensity. Use it dry for a delicate and bright result, and wet for an intense and pearly effect. Vibrant colours and spectacular effects for surprising, seductive and hypnotizing eyes.

The result? An impeccable make-up.

Hypo-allergenic and ophtalmologically tested.

PUPA Glitter Eyeliner. IMO, this is quite average. Hmm I like the dark blue color though. Should I get it ? I really wonder about the long last part..

Product description (website):

Magic sensuality to your eyes!
A special eyeliner pencil with full colours and spectacular silver glitters.
Bright, long lasting result.

This is me, with minimal makeup after more than 6 hours. Looking alright, yes ? Anyway, I pat on Bio-essence Bio Platinum BB Cream, followed by Kevin Beautymaker Tranexamic Acid Whitening Pressed Powder no.3 Natural. I lightly brushed on Shu Uemura Glow On Blush P Peach 40. ZA Plumper Lips 01 Ruby Dazzle on my lips (I touched up for this only).

For eye makeup, no eyeshadow, just Stage Broadway Brown eyeliner and L'oreal Black Voluminous Waterproof Mascara. Reviews on some of these makeup products will be up soon (;

who doesn't love giveaways ? i was lucky enough to win 4 giveaways so far :D hazelnutt-miwitch-junkshion-youngorgeous

first up, the giveaway package from faezah (junkshion).

nicely wrapped in PINK, my favourite color (:

carebear note spells cuteness ! yes, she gave me kotex pantyliners (so sweet).

new addition to my makeup collection ! my first rimmel :D

next up miwitch giveaway. the picture shows only part of the giveaway. i also received earrings, necklace, hairband, belt & many more from her.

gosh look at the generous giveaway ! i've been wanting to try edm, my wish came true :p

lastly, the recent giveaway from youngorgeous.

nyx twin cake spf 10

hmm the shade is caramel.. darker than the picture.. any idea what i can do with this ? contouring ?

now, my favourite love hauls ! i can never get enough of hauling :3

my lil' aqualabel haul from tampines mall atrium watson fair. thanks to candy for the lovely info (: i bought candy's favourite deep clear oil cleanser, star product aqua enhancer & the promising white clear foam. the perk was i got 2 facial vouchers redeemable til 31st july'10, additional 1 voucher for being their FB fan !

i didn't buy the whole range since i've alot of skincare products waiting for me to use :p oh i introduce my lil' sis to this brand & guess what she bought ?

 

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ta dah !

she ended up buying more than me :x she bought the acne care rang whereas mine was the whitening range. white ac essence, emulsion & lotion. aqua enhancer & perfect protect milk uv spf 50+ pa +++. she got 3 facial vouchers as well, could have gotten 1 more if she's a FB fan.

next, kevin beautymaker haul from ebay. it is a pity we can't get this makeup skincare range in singapore.

i bought dna extreme whitening foundation no.2 natural, tranexamic acid whitening powder no.3 natural, bb mineral concealing cream no.3 natural & bright eye pressed powder.

oh, i bought kevin's latest makeup book set at kinokuniya.

i shall share with you some of the pictures i took when he was here in singapore promoting l'egere makeup/skincare. location: plaza singapura. that very day, i saw jones, chantana & kim.

pictures time..

kevin with host from taiwan.

i thought this was rather cute ;D

busy promoting his makeup book set, which he said it'll be his last. i hope not, seriously.

the l'egere ice toner he was raving about.

he came down several times to let us try out how good l'egere products are.

woah ! upclose view of kevin !

he did simple makeover for 2 ladies.

she has pretty good complexion except maybe for the dark circles. *ENVY*

this is her after kevin's skillful makeup transformation. oh by the way, kevin was ranting about why singaporean ladies like to use so much eyeliner -,- ahems i'm one of them. he was sharing about how to do eye makeup & not using eyeliner.

this is one of the beauty bloggers before makeup.

after makeup. this time, he used fake lashes for this look. the self-customized palette he's holding contains shu uemura blushes/highlighters.

ok, next is my sg beauty haul (again). i got a really fantastic deal this time !

nyx lippies ! i finally got circe & strawberry milk ! they were either just swatched, used once or new.

bought all these & the nyx lippies from the same seller.

i finally got mac msf - petticoat !! this was a steal, seriously ! she used less than 5 times :D

nyx palette - the browns/neutrals

nyx palette - the blacks/smokeys

shiseido maquillage palette. seriously pretty colors !

fasio palette. a steal definitely ! i love shimmers (:

i bought these on the same day i bought elizabeth arden sales makeup. i used one of the eyeliners already, not bad. 3 eyeliners for $5 & the eyeshadow was complimentary. hahas great deal !

tiny fasio haul. lash bloom creator - black & mascara remover.

sasa haul. beauty talk masks, blackhead/pimple extractor tool & a very nice makeup pouch !

lastly, kiss me heroine make volume & curl mascara (from watsons) & fake lashes (from sasa).

my hauling journey doesn't stop. more to be updated. stay tuned (:

june, the typical s'porean fav mth since it's the yearly gss affair.. everywhere sales.. actually then again there are sales every now & then.. be it small or big.. anyways, shopping is s'porean fav hobby hahas xD hmm this applies to me pretty much since i'm a typical s'porean lady heez~ & i'm proud to be one :3 well, i simply can't stop shopping.. i see i like i buy(provided my wallet ok :x) some buys take me a long time to tink.. some no need to tink.. are u the same as me ? and, most of the times, we buy things knowing dat we already have similar ones.. or things dat we dont need or live without.. we buy things we want, not need or should.. it's a different matter altogether (: but then again, if we truly feel happy abt our buys.. y not ?

umm.. it's gonna be a pretty long post.. pics-intensive for sure.. part of my buys for june alone.. can be scary to some.. but actually, i dint spend really alot.. not my one month's pay for sure.. it's the gss period remember ? and, dat doesnt mean i'll stop hauling after june :x

ok. here goes..

 

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2 nyx goodies boxes & 1 artofbeauty (zoya) goodies package..

1 drugstore goodies box

first up, zoya.. i dint get any nail polishes fyi.. i only got three glossy lipbalms.. FOR FREE :p BUT.. i've to pay for the shipping charges of coz..

zoya's website description: Zoya Hot Lips Lip Gloss is the worlds only lip gloss that combines color with lip therapy in one product. Zoya Hot Lips applies like silk and is flavored and scented with a light berry essence. All Zoya Hot Lips Lip Gloss is paraben free. Pick your favorite color, we guarantee you'll be addicted.

this looks abit gross ? dont ask me y coz idk also -,- anyway shouldnt be a problem using it i guess..

next up, nyx..

 

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27 nyx round lippies n_~ lotsa purples & browns..

i've tried on cinnamon sugar & i like it ! soft muted neutral brown with slight chrome finish.. no distinctive lippie smell/taste i like (: u can pair this with strong bold eye makeup & u'll look fantastic !

here's the swatch on my hand.. aww pretty color isnt it ?

16 nyx glitter mania jumbo pencils ^^ all the colors are sooo pretty.. no swatches as yet coz haven't use..

ooo i'm loving my nyx buys so far.. when i received the boxes from the postman i was v.happie & excited hahas xD he must be wondering y the hell i bought so much.. come in boxes somemore.. 55 nyx chrome eyeshadows.. i took sometime to consider & finally bent on getting them on the 2nd order.. if i decided earlier i would have save abit on US postage -,- anyways this was definitely worthwhile.. seeing the beautiful swatches online i really can't resist temptations anymore.. who can ?

 

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mr postman came the following day with another box.. my drugstore buys.. v.extremely pleased with them ! makes me wanna stop buying maybelline, loreal, revlon, etc from watsons(my fav store) hahas xD ohh the vanilla bean latte was complimentary.. taste quite nice actually :d~

 

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FREEBIES from cozycot membership card.. the garnier samples were given to me on the streets @ orchard..

kinokuniya buy.. v.bulky jap magazine with free pantene haircare samples &..

a beautiful floral tote bag !! big enough to stash A4 sz stuff !! gd quality somemore (:

the much raved abt korres lip butters.. look kinda dark on the pics but not really dat scary eh.. gotten some skincare samples too :p

and so, i got two $10 sephora vouchers.. only to find out i could only use on only sephora brand.. must b non-sales items.. &.. one voucher per item ! so in the end, with much hassle -,- i bought these two.. i love the word 'mattifying' :p

sg beauty again.. ever since i gotta know abt this website.. i'm hooked, officially ! anyways i dint buy these.. got them thru swaps.. ooo diff fake lash types in one box ! i love varieties heez~

non-mu stuff given by my lovely gf.. she's sucha sweet lady n_~ lovesss !~~

these all also from her.. now i've two maybelline pulse perfections ! i ordered mine b4 she gave me hers..

agnes b. mook ! too pretty to pass :p

m)phosis heels ! 50% discount equal must-buy ! :p

must-have in my bag !

i used my $40 sephora voucher for this.. so i paid only $10 ! the swatches are damn nice can.. esp after u layer the gold glitter liner over the glide-on colors !

nature republic.. i'm a member so i got 20% discount (: the over-night deep sleeping mask had more discount.. bought foundation, blemish gel, eyeshadows.. bishan junction 8 outlet..

freebies !! masks !! sample satchets - skincare, bb cream, etc !! skincare minis !! cotton pads !!

my skin condition was really v.jialat then.. dats y i always buy blemish gels to banish those irritating spots :/ now it's more cleared up due to change of skincare regime.. this blemish gel doesnt really work much for me.. too mild i tink..

i love the eyeshadows i bought.. pigmented & pretty gd color pay off ! dunno if the colors will last though..

♥ ETHAN RUAN JING TIAN !! HE'S UBER CUTEEE !!

DAMN HANDSOME !! I LIKEEEEEE !! ♥

tiny watson haul.. love the nivea pomegranate lip balm !

dats y i bought the pink grapefruit one too ^^ ooo i must say i super love the kiss me heroine make smooth liquid eyeliner !! easy to draw.. no smudges.. doesnt fade or crease.. well-pigmented, goes on really black.. yeah gd buy must buy !!

 

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l'oreal sale.. this time open to public.. no lancôme/biotherm/shu uemura.. umm i went a lil' crazy on maybelline lippies.. 3 l'oreal gel liner back-ups (1 using).. gotten some free haircare sample satchets.. (:

i'd been eye-ing the l'oreal white perfect radiance boosting double essence ever since it was launched hahas xD damn happie to see it's on sale !! the vichy toner was recommended by my lovely gf ^^ not bad i would say..

the not-so-exciting elizabeth arden one-day sale.. i only got two items.. ltd ed gel liner & sheer light tinted moisturizer.. i'm not dat into ea i guess -,- so much for the queuing..

guardian tiny haul.. the theramed whitening toothpaste isnt working much for me :C

given by another lovely gf.. her skin is sensitive to these.. so she passed to me ^^ yeah so happie coz i was thinking of trying them heez~ save $ !

cozycot freebies !! the not so tiny légère bb cream sample tubes !! love the colors - purple & pink :p

more freebies !! with purchase of her world june'10 magazine ^^ super worth-it !!

sanctuary body butter for my super dry skin.. smells heavenly imo (:

this was oos previously so i went back to check if it's available & yes, it was ! got this along with..

2 nail polishes !!

guess quite a number of onsugarettes had been stage-d ! many times in fact.. the sales was too irresistible :s bought on 2 separate days.. i bought the picture perfect liquid camouflage 03 pixie doll (not pictured here) & love it sooo much !! covers my flaws perfectly.. the texture is jus nice not too thick (: i got two 02 broadway brown eyeliner back-ups as well.. one teal.. one black khol eye pencil.. prime time eye perfecting base 01 vanilla.. photo pro foundation 03 take 2.. cheek pans 03 ixora & 06 pink ginger.. cheek color 02 iris.. (:

sasa tiny haul(s).. bought on two diff days.. sana eyebrow pencil to lighten my brow color.. there are two sides.. brush tip + pencil.. jap milk bath sea salt.. & 2 skinlite lavender masks to calm my skin..

ok dats the end.. hope u enjoyed reading.. any questions, feel free to ask ya.. i wont bite i promise n_n ♥