Luvverlyn

I realized I haven't been playing with my makeup palettes though I'd bought so many... *facepalm*

Recently, I revisited Urban Decay Sustainable Shadow Box. I was using it consistently for these few weeks, creating different looks with this versatile palette alone.

Hmm... I think I need to must show some love to my other palettes soon!

I've been having this for one year plus I think... My sis has the same palette :D

The ten shades:-

• YDK
• Flipside
• Grifter
• Uzi
• Twice Baked
• Midnight Cowboy Rides Again
• Flash
• Oil Slick
• Kiddie Pool
• Half Baked

 

 

Swatch-time...

These eyeshadows are swatched beautifully without UDPP.

They are a shimmery and glittery lot, especially Uzi and Midnight Cowboy Rides Again.

 

Here are the various LOTDs I'd created...

***without UDPP***

This is a recycled pic from my review on Skin79 Vital Orange BB Cream. I used the cream-colored base from Integrate Rainbow Grade Eyes BR701 as the base color. Then, I applied Flash on the eyelid, over K-Palette 24H Real Lasting Eyepencil. To make the eyes look even, I usually draw a thicker liner for my monolidded right eye. Curling the lashes and applying mascara is a must, to make the eyes look lifted, hence more even.

I wish my right eye becomes doublelidded soon! My left eye used to be monolidded... >.<

My LOTD for the review on CandyDoll. On my nails -- Show Time by Mavala.

***with UDPP***

For this look, I used Grifter as the base color and Flash on the eyelid. I applied Milani Liquif'Eye Milani Liquif'Eye Metallic Eye Liner Pencil (Black) thickly for both eyes, slightly winged. That's my new HG black eyeliner, by the way. Better than MUFE and UD, in my opinion. The black is super duper intense and glides on oh-so-smoothly. Awesome stuff, if you don't already know. I saw this at John Little for $19.90, which is a total rip-off! I suggest you get it online for less than $10?

 

***without UDPP***

Hmm... cream-colored base from Integrate Rainbow Grade Eyes BR701 as the base color (again). Then I applied YDK on the eyelid, Twice Baked as the liner color. For the bottom lashline, I added a pop of color -- Flipside.

To define the eyes, I tightlined using K-Palette 24H Real Lasting Eyepencil.

My pretty in nude lips, using the new Mavala Lip Gloss 27 Litchi.

 

My LOTD for the Tocco Tenero post.

***without UDPP***

Twice Baked on the eyelid and Midnight Cowboy Rides Again on the eye contour area. I like this quick and easy look, took me less than 5 mins.

 

Okay, here comes the favorite look of the lot!

For this look, I used 6 colors - Flipside, Grifter, Uzi, Flash, Oil Slick & Kiddie Pool.

Fyi, this was my LOTD for the Maybelline event.

***without UDPP***

• Flipside on the outer eyelid
• Grifter on the eye contour area
• Uzi on the inner corner of eyes and inner bottom lashline
• Flash on the outer bottom lashline
• Oil Slick as the liner for the bottom lashline, winged out
• Kiddie Pool on the inner eyelid

 

A special mention on the lovely mascara combination I used -- Majolica Majorca Lash Bone Black Fiber + Fairy Drops Volume Burst Waterproof Mascara. Both holy grail of mine. I believe the photos are justifiable enough?

 

Okay, that's all. Thanks for looking!

Happy Monday (:

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.

Sharing time again! :D

I spotted My Melody x LoveMore "Good Morning Beauty" Sheet Mask Set last tues. Glad I didn't buy at the spot. Grabbed this at the price of $18.90 (savings of $6!) at Watsons ION (2 days ago) :p

I'm in love with My Melody!

New! SexyLook Extreme Whitening Duo Lifting Mask.

New! SexyLook Hello Kitty Oil Control Tissue $6.90. Why so EX?!

New! Lip Smacker Flavored Lip Balms (Soda-Pop Caps) $6.90 each. Spotted 'em just 2 days ago.

New! Majolica Majorca Lash King Mascara $25.90.

Along with the King, there's the New! Majolica Majorca Blood On (Lip & Cheek Tint) $17.50. Hmm... Doesn't appeal to me much.

After seeing the mascara brush IRL, I noticed that it looks kinda different... not as luscious as expected... I see lots of fibers which will help in lash lengthening... not so much of volume?

My friend bought this mascara and she let me try on my lashes. Shall blog about it on a separate post (let the pics do the talking). Done! CLICK HERE

That's all. Thanks for looking! (:

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?

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! (:

My 1st LOTD of 2012 - Smoky Eyes. My favorite kind of look; "VERY ME"!

The makeup tools:

• Barry M Intense Black Eyeliner Pen
• Majolica Majorca Customize Sword Cut BR771
  
• KATE Deep Eyes GY-1
• Shu Uemura Make Up Color Palette The Basic
• Sana Gafixx Matsuge Gatch-ly Mascara
  
• Duwop Venom Gloss in Coral Tree
  

 

Had a light makeover after Clarins Skin Time... A mix of Instant Light Complexion Perfector 00 Rose Shimmer & liquid foundation (not sure which range though =.=)... To set the makeup, the BA brushed on Loose Powder 01 Translucent. I touched up a lil', using Lioele Real Crystal Twin Cake 02.

Using Barry M Intense Black Eyeliner Pen, I tightlined the upper lashline and extend beyond the lashline. The liner is slightly thicker for my right eye, to balance my uneven eyes. For the lower lashline, I only lined 1/3 of the outer corner and extend beyond the lashline. Make sure that the extended lines meet at the ends.

I applied the darker taupe shade (KATE Deep Eyes GY-1) on the outer-V, then the light pale peach shade on the inner corners (upper and lower lashlines) and the lighter taupe shade at the middle area. Next, I applied the black shade over the lined area (upper and lower lashlines), more on the outer-V.

To highlight the brow bone, I applied P Pink 103 (Shu Uemura Make Up Color Palette The Basic) using a fluffy brush. Use the same brush to blend out harsh lines. For the cheeks, I brushed on P Amber 87 from the same palette.

This is one of my absolute favorites, KATE Deep Eyes GY-1.

I'm not sure if you can still find this in stores, as it is not a new collection.

The beautiful swatches...

I use all the shades except gunmetal gray, for this look.

Another new favorite black eyeliner - Barry M Intense Black Eyeliner Pen.

I got it from ASOS.com, and it's cheap (I got it in a set).

On its own, it retails for £4.00.

The black is pretty intense, and can be used on the waterline (with minimal fading after 3-4 hours).

As the focus of this LOTD is the eyes, I used a light color (Duwop Venom Gloss in Coral Tree) for the lips.

What's your Favorite Look?

Just some new finds at Watsons & Sasa. Spotted more new stuff recently but didn't manage to take any pics.

Lollipops Paris. Didn't explore much... There's single eyeshadows, nail colors, lip products, etc.

Mag (makeupstash) did a post on their 3D eyeshadow palette (READ HERE). Quite expensive, in my opinion. A pretty (single e/s) palette nevertheless.

I don't know about you. But, I think Majolica Majorca has been quite uninteresting so far, no? The lack of new products and such.

The lastest Glass Trick Collection features:- Lash Expander Frame Plus Mascara in Blue Black (limited edition), Dress Glove Cream (limited edition), Honey Pump Gloss NEO in Secretly and Lace. The handcream does smell lovely to me, a sweet fruity scent that most girls will like.

Canmake, the brand which constantly come up with new interesting products. The prices might be heavily marked up in S'pore. Well, there's always 20% promotion every now and then (:

Their latest product - Canmake Moist Souffle Shadows. Highly shimmery/glittery. Retails for SGD$19.90 *gasp*

These sets are really ideal for X'mas gifts. Great value-for-$! A set like this (see above image), retails for SGD$19.90.

This set retails for $20ish. Comes with so many makeup goodies!

 

If you don't already know, CLIO is now in S'pore. Not the entire range though.

• Gel Liner & Brow Pot:- 02, 04, 01, brow color swatch
• Waterproof Brushpen Liner, Waterproof Pencil Liner Kill Black, Waterproof Eyeliner Kill Black
• Eye Love You! Shadow Pencil:- 21, 20, 5, 13, 1, 15, 18

 

Pupa latest makeup collection @ Sasa.

The lovely blush color!

The eyeshadow texture and color (esp. the pink one), reminds me of Bourjois.

That will be all. Thanks for looking!

Here's the smoky look I did, using DOT DOT Smoky Shimmer Eyeshadow Palette (featured HERE).

The close-up eye look, without mascara. I filled my brow gaps using Majolica Majorca Customize Sword Cut BR771.

No eye primer was used. I used deep chocolate brown (cream) from the DOT DOT palette (as the lid base), and layered on the darkest brown from Lavshuca Star Decoration Eyes BR-2. Then, I applied the medium brown (Lavshuca) on the eye contour, and dusted the gold shimmer shade (DOT DOT) over it.

Using the pearl white shimmer (DOT DOT) & the lightest brown (Lavshuca), I used 'em to highlight brow bone, inner corner of eye & dust some onto 1/3 of the inner lower lashline.

I lined about 1/3 of the outer lower lashline, using K-Palette 24H Real Lasting Eyeliner (Black). Then, I layered on the darkest brown (Lavshuca). Using the same eyeliner, I lined the upper lashline and extended it beyond the lashline.

I curled my lashes and applied 3 layers of Cyber Colors Ex Volume Waterproof Mascara in Black (1 layer for my lower lashes).

YES, 3! I coat them fast enough, to avoid clumps. So, the key is to work your wand fast! (CLICK HERE for review)

Again, I used Maybelline Moisture Extreme 914 Iced Peach Tea for my lips.

Works well with the smoky look, no?

For my face, I used Sasa HD Perfect Foundation 02 Warm Ivory and Lioele Real Crystal Twin Cake 02. On my cheeks, Canmake Powder Cheeks in PW20. (Forgot to include Murad Skin Perfecting Primer - Matte Finish!)

That's all. Thanks for looking. Have a great week ahead!

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

As requested by my reader, I'll be doing a tutorial on a smoky look featuring L'oreal Infallible Eyeshadow in 022 Emerald Lame.

Other products used for this LOTD:

• Majolica Majorca Jeweling Eyes PK785
• Make Up For Ever HD Blush #8 PDA
• Ettusais Eye Zone Control in Yellow/Beige
• Lancôme Le Crayon Khôl Waterproof Eyeliner 01 Raisin Noir
  
• Lavshuca Star Decoration Eyes BR-2
• Too Faced Shadow Insurance
• Laneige Natural Pure Foundation No.23 Sand Beige (not in picture)
• Jill Stuart Mix Blush Compact 10 Sweet Biscuit (not in picture)
• Dramatic Veil (Bright Up) Face Powder (not in picture)
• Lancôme Le Crayon Sourcils Eyebrow Pencil in Brun (not in picture)
  
• Chanel Aqualumière Gloss 66 Freeze (not in picture)
• Cyber Colors Ex Volume Waterproof Mascara in Black (not in picture)

 

*Note: Product highlighted is provided by beauty company for review purpose.

On my face, I'd already applied Laneige Natural Pure Foundation No.23 Sand Beige. The foundation has a fairly good coverage, which concealed most of my minor flaws like blemishes and scars. To conceal my dark circles, I used Ettusais Eye Zone Control in Yellow/Beige. A little goes a long way. Too much will accentuate fine lines.

I filled my brow gaps using Lancôme Le Crayon Sourcils Eyebrow Pencil in Brun. Make Up For Ever HD Blush #8 PDA, blended on my cheeks.

• Apply Too Faced Shadow Insurance prior eyeshadow application. Using an eye primer will prevent the eyeshadow from fading and creasing.
• Then, I applied L'oreal Infallible Eyeshadow in 022 Emerald Lame all over the lid area using my (middle) finger. Alternatively, you can use a brush.
• To define my eyes, I tightlined my upper lashline using Lancôme Le Crayon Khôl Waterproof Eyeliner 01 Raisin Noir. I do the same for 1/3 of my lower lashline (from the outer edge inwards).

 

• I smudged the eyeliner lightly using 7bella 5E 05 Pencil Brush, then use the same brush to apply my favorite taupe brown shade from Majolica Majorca Jeweling Eyes PK785 on top of the smudged eyeliner. For a more intense look, you can use a darker eyeshadow.
• I define the outer-V using the same taupe brown shade.
• Using 7bella 7S01 Small Highlight Brush, I lightly dusted a mix of the pale gold & light pink shades from Majolica Majorca Jeweling Eyes PK785 on my brow bone, and blend out the emerald green + taupe brown shades.

 

• I dusted the glittery light pink shade from Lavshuca Star Decoration Eyes BR-2 to highlight the area where my epicanthal fold (with 7bella 3E 01 Eyeliner Brush). I also dusted some above the eye contour.
• Finally, I curled my lashes with Koji eyelash curler no.73 and applied Cyber Colors Ex Volume Waterproof Mascara in Black (a separate review on this). Alternatively, you can use fake lashes.

 

The finished smoky eye look, with mascara-ed lashes.

Dramatic Veil (Bright Up) Face Powder, to set the foundation. Jill Stuart Mix Blush Compact 10 Sweet Biscuit, layered above the MUFE HD Blush #8 PDA. Chanel Aqualumière Gloss 66 Freeze - for glossy nude lips.

The primary focus will be on the eyes (:

Hmm.. The look is much more intense in real life, than the pictures shown. Hope you enjoyed the post (:

That's all for now. Thanks for reading/looking!

It was my first time attempting this look. And.. I like the outcome!

Nothing on my lips as I took the photos after I got home from events.. Dry, cracked lips.. *sigh*

The liner on my waterline got a lil' smudged by then.. after many hours..

Tired look.. =.=

FACE:

• Lancôme Teint Miracle Foundation PO-3
  
• Maybelline Dream Matte Powder (Sand)
• Jill Stuart Mix Blush Compact 10 Sweet Biscuit
  
• Canmake Shading Powder 01 Danish Brown

 

EYES:

• Shu Uemura Hard 9 Brown 03 Eyebrow Pencil
• MAC Pearlglide Intense Eye Liner (Undercurrent)
• Canmake Four Shiny Eyes #08
• Majolica Majorca Jeweling Eyes PK785
• Lancôme Le Crayon Khôl Waterproof Eyeliner 01 Raisin Noir
  
• K-Palette Real Lasting Volume Mascara

 

*Note: Product(s) highlighted are provided by beauty companies.

Our fresh-looking faces! Different eye makeup looks for the day.. ^.~v