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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?

It's been 2 weeks since I last blogged about my LOTD. Think I'd not been THAT experimental with colors. Hmm.. I should incorporate more colors in my LOTD-s, yes? This time, another brown themed LOTD (again). Btw I wore this look to the Murad Hybrids Event.

The main product (for eyes) I used was Kate Gel Shadow BR-1. I would describe the color as more of a copper brown with red undertones. I layered on Lunasol Nature Color Eyes 04 Nature Beige. For my brows, the usual Majolica Majorca Customize Sword Cut BR771, then KATE Eyebrow Color LB-1. To complete the eye makeup, I used Kiss Me Heroine Make Smooth Liquid Eyeliner (1 of my favorite liquid liners), as well as Maybelline Pulse Perfection Mascara. FYI, I didn't use any eye primer.

MAC MSF Smooth Merge for my cheeks. It's more of a highlight than a full-on blusher. The coverage is buildable but too much will look overly frosty. I do like this MSF pretty much. And I got this for a steal :x

For my face, I used Lancôme Color Ideal Foundation. I forgot what's the shade but it's darker than my skin tone. I applied the foundation after using YSL Complexion Enhancer Oil Free No.2 Rose Pearl as base. Chacott Finishing Powder 753 to set the foundation.

Au naturel lips! :p

Dots. I looked as if I got xiaolongbaos x2, in my mouth o>.<o

Any looks you'll like me to do? Let me know (:

 

*Note: Products highlighted are provided by beauty companies.

It's been a whole week since my last post. Now, on to Part 2 of my Undeclared Hauls & Gifts 2010.

This was a Dior sale haul, which coincided with Shiseido sale haul (not posted as yet). A day of massive hauling, indeed. I almost grabbed ALL the Dior quints =.= Well, almost. It was really hard to choose which to get !! And the price was IRRESISTIBLE !!

140 Twilight.

A better representation of the colors.

059 Pearl Glow (Limited Edition).

009 Sky Glow.

Got myself 2 lippies as well. Rouge Dior Replenishing Lip Color 858 Red Scene and 434 Interview Pink.

Last but not least, Dior Duo Magique (Duo-Phase Eye Makeup Remover).

 

I knew I had to get my hands on this after reading Lotus Palace blog.

Something from Kanebo ?

What could it be for $118 ?!

 

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Lunasol Party Coffret 2010U (Limited Edition) !! Check out Lotus Palace review, swatches & EOTD :D

The coffret set consists of:

• Aurorized Eyes EX01 Sheer Gold Beige Brown
• Coloring Cheeks EX01 Sheer Gold Beige Pink
• Full Glamour Gloss N EX18 Sheer Gold Beige Pink
• High Stylized Mascara 01 Clear Black
• Pale Gold Makeup Pouch

Base and foundation samples (:

Urban Decay Lip Junkie Lip Gloss. Perversion: sheer black sparkle. Pretty unique color, I like !

Yes, I caved in and got myself this freaking expensive AMAZING concealer (fair).

Soap & Glory The Righteous Butter smells freaking awesome I tell ya !

 

Kinokuniya time.

Disappointed buy. agnès b. canvas tote bag. It actually comes with a red heart keychain which I forgot to take photo of.

Awesome buy. Super kawaii HbG bag. Many may find it kiddy. I don't care what others think, as long as I like it (:

Even the lil' HbG keychain is irresistibly kawaii max !! Agree ? :p

I got myself another Fred Perry tote bag ! Their tote bags are always well-made IMO.

Another disappointing buy. I don't like this YSL bag. Not really well-made IMO. Photos are deceiving !!

Taiwan Beauty magazine Oct'10 issue featuring Elva Hsiao.

Women's Weekly Nov'10 with free Nivea Sparkling White Whitening Day Care.

Bazaar Oct'10 with free $20 Häagen-Dazs voucher and a gold ice-cream spoon (not in photo).

Elle Nov'10 with free agnès b. makeup pouch.

Bought this from Vion, which I forgot all about it =.= HK New Monday magazine with free Adidas 2-way tote bag (purple).

Paul & Joe floral pouch set which was free with Japanese magazine purchase. Well-made, which makes a good buy !

 

Random hauls.

Bought 'em at Guardian. Now, these are the old packaging BRTC BB Creams.

I bought BRTC Protect Multiplex Balm SPF20 PA++ & Jasmine Water BB Cream SPF30.

Bought these Elianto pearl shine eyeshadows during a sale.

(TWO TO TANGO, ELECTRA-FIED, ULTRA VIOLET, CHARISMA, PARAKEET)

(PROTEGE, BONDAGE, 1492, COUGAR)

After MONTHS & MONTHS of WAITING & WAITING, I finally get my SMH eyeshadows. BUT NOT ALL. FRESH, according to her was OOS. I do understand that SMH customer service is really THAT bad. But then again, many had problems with the person who conducted the spree. Some of the common problems were: not able to get back refunds despite numerous reminders, unable to contact (be it thru' sms-es, emails, calls, PM-s !!). I can't help but wonder if I'll get any refund for my OOS e/s or will the e/s arrive safely in prolly months' time ?? Well, I'm THAT accommodating that I traveled all the way to the west to collect the e/s instead of opting for mail. It was my 1st time joining OnSugar spree and it wasn't a good one. I believe there're others who have worse experience(s) as compared to mine. Oh well ..

Bourjois Khol & Contour eye pencils (gray, ultra black, blue).

Fasio Chandelier Shine Eyes SV-5. Lotus Palace awesome review, swatches and EOTD !

Now, you know beauty blog reading is sooo dangerous ! BUT it's sooo gratifying and addictive much !

MJ Brow Customize Super Slim BR782 refills.

Nature Republic Age Slick Dual Secret Lip Color & Gloss 05 Coral Peach, 04 Coral Pink. Click here for swatch of 04 Coral Pink.

Nature Republic Ice Jelly Primer SPF28++ Melon - Hydrating. I love the melon-y smell very much and it has a unique pudding texture.

I had to buy this coz I forgot to bring my powder out on that fateful day =.= Well, no regrets coz I simply love this new ZA Skin Beauty Two-Way Foundation SPF20 PA++ refill ! Shade 21 though it's tad fair for me but it looks more natural after oxidization. The powder is really fine and it helps to keep my makeup looking fresh and shine-free for hours.

Nivea Angel Star Body Soft Soufflé.

Really looks like yoghurt eh :3 And, I'm very in love with the raspberry scent !! Smells heavenly ..

Got Poshe' Fast Drying Basecoat &Super-Fast Drying Topcoat& as well as Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat from Nail Vibe SG. Hazel's recommendation (:

Got these after seeing Chantana's gorgeous nails ! Shared with my lil' sis :D

Pedicure Sparkle #7 Sparkle Sun Yellow, #9 Sparkle Red, #1 Sparkling Gold, #6 Sparkle Violet, #8 Sparkle Cool Mint, #4 Sparkling Blue, #5 Sparkling Indigo (not in photo).

Kracie Naive Cleansing Oil.

Kosé Astalution Eye Zone Mask.

Ginvera SPA Body Milk - Lavender. Smell it and fall in love with the soothing scent ..

Interesting Charcoal Spiral Cotton Tips from Guardian Pharmacy.

Darkness lashes VX.

Bio-essence Hydra Spa Energy Deep Moisturizing Cleansing Foam & Tanaka White Gentle Cleansing Foam.

Random ribbon belts. I love anything with ribbons :p

Hair-band set from Diva. Black (not in photo), Silver, Gold, Zebra print, Leopard print.

Nice eh :p

A random buy from 7-11. As the packaging is opaque, it depends on luck what you'll be getting. I was super extremely lucky to get what I wanted

♥ Hello Kitty Love hp charm ♥

 

Now, on to gifts' part.

My lil' sis passed this Lioele Real Brush Pen Eyeliner coz she doesn't like it.

Does it really smudge THAT bad ? Hmm we'll see ..

She also passed me this coz they were too big for her feet.

My gf, Serene, passed this The Body Shop Elderflower Unperfumed Eye Gel to me and ..

Woohoo ! Hello Kitty & bling-bling iPhone 3G casings ♥

I'm a Hello Kitty fan :3

Sheet masks from gf, XL (:

From Dermal, The Face Shop and Purederm.

 

Jessie passed me these on random days.

MAC Nail Lacquer, MAC Lipglass & Ed Pinaud single e/s :p Hello Kitty packaging somemore ♥

Sheet masks and random skincare samples (Chanel Cleansing Oil-Gel, Ipsa On The Peak Cleansing Foam)

Naturelle Biotera Colorcare Repair Treatment for hair.

Etude House Loose Eyeshadow Powder.

Majolica Majorca hp charm.

Beauty swap with Candy. Majolica Majorca Lash Gorgeous Wing Neo.

Won Candy's giveaway, which I simply don't understand why this moron commented "FUCK FACE VERLYN" .. AND complaining that the giveaway was KELONG .. In what way was it UNFAIR ?! Get your facts right before commenting ! And pls, I had to COMMENT on the blog post just to let her know which item I wanted (Majolica Majorca Jeweling Eyes GR 791)though it was stated to PM her (I whatsapp-ed her at 1st, which she deemed unfair to the other chosen winner). FYVM, you faceless moron.

Won Vion's giveaway too, Clatty Nail Colors x 10 !

Free retail-size Nuxe Micellar Cleansing Water with Cleo Oct'10 issue.

Skin Inc Replenish Hyaluronic Acid Serum.

Evoluderm Haircare set with compliments of Spa-Lon.

Kosé Esprique Precious Dual Lip Pencil SP 01.

Kosé Esprique Precious Lip Gloss SP 001.

Kosé Esprique Precious Heart Graphical Rouge PK 831.

Kosé Esprique Precious Mat Veil.

Given to me as part of a goodie bag, for volunteering to be Kosé skincare/makeup session model.

L'oreal 656 Terracotta Casting Creme Gloss Hair Color.

L'oreal Elsève Nutri-Gloss Light Caring Shampoo & Smooth-Intense Daily Rinse-Out Treatment.

Given to me at L'oreal Perfect Clean/Youth Code Bloggers' Event.

Hugo Boss Femme EDP 75ml, given to me for attending Olay skincare event (open to public). Weird gift, but I like :p

Maybelline Unstoppable Shiny Black Mascara, free redemption through Cleo.

Dejavu Fiberwig Extra Long Mascara, with compliments of The Sample Store.

 

Any queries/requests whatsoever, feel free to comment (: