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I really really REALLY love this MAC Smooth Merge MSF alot. It just gives me that beautiful subtle shimmery glow, which I adore pretty much. Some might dislike it b'coz it might be too shimmery for their likin'. Well, to each his her own.

This LOTD is sans e/s. Another product I'm lovin' so much is the MAC Glaze Lipstick (Hue). The reason is simple. It gives me super pretty soft pink lips, which doesn't wash me out at all. I sincerely think it looks good on me :p *smug-faced* Heh. Ahh.. the near perfection.

It's one of those "happy camwhorin' days" minus the irritatin' pimple of coz. So easily spotted :/

Anyway, I used Ginvera Nude Cover BB Cream SPF30/PA++ I reviewed earlier on. FYI, I didn't use concealer in this LOTD.

Tony & Tina Herbal Environmental Protector Pressed Powder (Translucent) was used to set the foundation. The powder is so fine and I love that it's translucent! Doesn't cause any cakiness as well. It's sad that it isn't available anymore.

As for my eyebrow, I was using a eyebrow powder sponge applicator pen I got from Daiso (sometime ago). The color was pretty near to my hair color. I used MAC Dual Edge Eye Pencil in Black Funk/Pop Blue (only the black) to line my eyes. I love true black eyeliners!

Dior DiorShow Extase Mascara, just 1 coat. I quite like it. Good for lengthening and defining lashes, not for volumizing definitely. It doesn't hold curls well. Well, definitely not the best lengthening mascara I've used so far. For the high price tag, there're clearly better alternatives.

More photos of me (as usual)..

A random photo of my side profile.

Okay, I'm done. Thanks for looking! (:

 

*Note: Products highlighted are provided by beauty companies.

A collective haul post of random buys, taking note of what I've in my stash.

MAC Gaga Viva Glam 2 lipstick & lipglass.

CLICK HERE for Temptalia's MAC Gaga Viva Glam 2 lipstick swatches/review/photos.

CLICK HERE for Temptalia's MAC Gaga Viva Glam 2 lipglass swatches/review/photos.

MAC Pink Cult Blush from Jeanius collection.

CLICK HERE for Temptalia's MAC Pink Cult Blush swatches/review/photos.

The Body Shop haul, mainly necessities.

Not all are mine though.

1 each for me & my siblings. The Body Shop Organic Cotton Rounds (x100).

The Body Shop Pink Bath Gloves, which was requested by my sis.

The Body Shop Pink Grapefruit Soap for me. Smells heavenly!

The Body Shop Seaweed range skincare products belong to my bro. Here's the Seaweed Clarifying Toner for Combination/Oily Skin.

Seaweed Mattifying Moisture Lotion SPF15.

 

Love this Slanted Tweezers I'd gotten. It's not easy to find good tweezers (sharp & precise) as most don't do a good job of getting rid of stray brow hairs. I'm glad to find one that's not so EX! The most pricey one I'd gotten so far is the Sephora Illuminating Tweezer which is no longer available. That cost me $33 I think, but it works well for me anyway. Hmm I find that the battery life is super awesome as I haven't been changing it for years though I've spare ones. Reading those reviews make me wonder why some complain that the battery life is poor? I love everything about the Sephora one (esp. the light & magnifying mirror) except...... YES, the price tag.

And recently, there was a newly launched limited edition makeup collection - "Brush with Fashion" in collaboration with London College of Fashion. I picked up only 2 items.

Tailored Cheek Tint, which I thought was pretty interesting. It is a clear gel, which magically transforms on the skin into a pink blush suited to the skin tone.

Limited Collection For Eyes 02 A La Mode, which I prefer much better than 01 Boho Beauty (I do like the shimmery apricot shade on the top left though).

The pigmentation is seriously awesome much esp. the pretty silver color! I wonder if it's sold out island-wide yet? Coz it's sold out at some outlets.

That rounds up my lil' TBS haul.

"Hidden" at B1 Liang Court is a lil' treasure cove for budget beauties. It's like a mini version of Daiso as the stuff there are all $2 each.

The shop is called "Nanairo", which sells mainly Japanese foodstuff, stationeries, hair accessories, etc. Of coz not forgetting $2 makeup!

All these for $14 only. If you are new to makeup, maybe you'll like to try these for a start 1st?

AC Silver Lip Gloss 08. The color looks beigey nude as shown from the photo.

Actually, it's more of a shimmery gloss with not much pigmentation. Don't expect much since it's only $2. I love the sweet honey smell though, which I expected to be a cheap plasticky smell initially.

One side with gloss.

Close-up.

Shimmery orange but color doesn't show up on my lips. Looks just like clear shimmery gloss on me -.-

Bare lips :s

See what I mean?

Not much difference between these 2 glosses on my lips :s

Hmm the lip glosses doesn't feel sticky but tad oily feel somehow. Doesn't really bother me much, since I bought 'em just to try out. Doesn't dry the lips. If you prefer non-pigmented shimmery glosses, you might wanna give it a try since it's just $2.

Ok, AC Eyebrow pencil (BK). I bought it coz I mistook it for an eyeliner -.-

Here's the swatch.

AC eyeshadow palettes 01 and 06.

AC Highlighter Powder 01. Chantana bought this as well :D

Now for other random stuff I'd bought.

Bought these Daiso Layered Eyeshadow Palettes from Jerlaine at $2.80 each (I think), inclusive of normal postage. Fun to try out, that's why I bought 'em (;

A pretty lil' polka dot tote I'd got from a Japanese magazine purchase. My gf, Serene, bought it and whatsapped me this photo. I just had to get it since there was 20% discount for Kinokuniya card members at that point of time. HAPPY! :3

At the same time, I whatsapped her and ask which color (black/grey) should I get. A FREE Roxy dress with purchase of CLEO magazine. It's not the local CLEO I'm talking about (:

In the end, I bought the grey one!

That's all for my haul entry. Thanks for reading! (:

Here's Part 2 of my dated collective hauls. CLICK HERE for Part 1.

I bought these Sally Hansen Diamond Strength nail polishes at Watsons since there was a promotion going on ($9.90 instead of the usual $13.90). Now, you can still purchase at this discounted price as the promotion is back ! Oh I especially love the shimmery one as it gives my nails a super high-shine shimmery finish (think gel nails). My gf who's super good in doing nails, loves this as well :p

Product Description (website):

• Diamond Strength: Instantly bonds with nails to provide a shatterproof, diamond hard protective coating that virtually ends splitting, cracking and peeling.
• Diamond Shine: Light-refractive diamond particles go beyond ordinary lacquer to produce a multi-dimensional faceted shine.
• Diamond Wear: Long-lasting color is chip-resistant, fade-resistant and waterproof.
• Special Ingredients: Exclusive micro-diamond formula guarantees a brilliant, multi-faceted shine!
• Available in 36 shiny shades.

 

Majolica Majorca Eyes Reset Gel is a fragrance-free eye makeup remover that dissolve and remove any heavy makeup & stubborn waterproof mascara effectively and effortlessly. No additional cleansing required as it is formulated with treatment ingredients such as Vitamin E derivative and macadamia nut oil, which conditions the sensitive skin around eye area. This retails for only $9.90. I'll do a mini review soon (:

I've been a regular user of Neutrogena sheet masks and I love to purchase them @ Watsons for $1.95 (promotional price) each. Now they've revamped the mask design ! New 3D stretchable design, which can fit our face shape & contours perfectly. Sounds really good eh. Anyone tried yet ?

Another new addition to my nail polish collection, Sally Hansen Insta-Dri nail polish (Jumpin' Jade).

Product description (website): One stroke application. One coat coverage. Perfectionist Brush^TM delivers a fast, flawless application that dries to a shiny finish in 60 seconds. It dries in 60 seconds. Toluene, DBP, and Formaldehyde free. Special Ingredients: Exclusive formula with Flexiglass^TM Complex for Strength and Brilliant Shine. Available in 32 irresistible shades !

Sana Make Essence Concealer. Cute packaging. Hmm I'll use it for my dark eye circles.

Updated: CLICK HERE (This concealer is meant to conceal wrinkles, not dark eye circles. Blur me, bought the wrong one. Thanks Anonymous Bosch !)

I've gotten this Ossion Mild Touch Detox Bubble Mask sample from The Sample Store. Never heard of this brand before. Btw it's from Korea and it sounds really promising, judging from what I've read on the website. Anyway, shall try it out !

CLEO magazine freebies (: Lancome Genifique Youth Activating Concentrate sachet sample and Whisper Nights Super Long Overnights Pad. Hmm I've tried the pad and what I can say is it's really SUPER LONG !! I felt as if I was wearing adult diaper (mini version), super uncomfortable -__-" I'll never buy this for sure.

This Sana PorePutty Make Up Base SPF17/PA++ was bought at John Little. It claims to create even-looking skin, by covering the visible pores. Foundation application is made easier. It contains silicon and sebum-absorbing powder. Is it really that good ?

Ignore the $4.90 price tags. I bought these @ 2 for $1 !! ;D

The store-wide $2 store, Daiso ! I bought this to hold my eyeliners.

These are for storing makeup/nail polishes ?

Hmm these are either for brushes or more eyeliners.. or prolly mascaras ?

I bought these to complement my face cleansing. I haven't use the wash net yet. The face cleansing brush bristles seem to be a lil' harsh on my skin. Maybe I'll just use it to brush my neck area only.

Compact laundry bag, I really need this (lol).

I love this Tohato Caramel Corn snack alot !! Do try it, and get addicted like I do :p I can easily finish one whole packet on my own.

Organic Cotton rounds and pads from The Body Shop. They retail for about $2+ or $3+ I think, very affordable !

Hmm more cleansing stuff ! I think my face is very "dirty" :x The Body Shop Soft Facial Cleansing Sponge and Facial Buffer.

I saw this The Body Shop Autumn Leaves Compact on several blogs.. and I got tempted.. I wanted to get both initially but I end up getting just this Berry one. The swatches are beautiful, remind me of MAC MSF. Hmm but.. one thing I notice about The Body Shop makeup, they break too easily ! This was what happened to my bronzer compact and eyeshadow :,( Or is it just me ?

I bought this pair of fake lashes @ $4.90 I think, after I saw the salesgirl wearing 'em. Sooo nice !

I like to buy nail polishes at The Face Shop as the price is very affordable $2.90 ! I've almost every color available :p

I used to dislike yellow color. Hmm I still dislike orange color though. Very random, I know hahas xD

Base nail polish. Shit, I forgot I've one at home :/

Canmake Colorful nail polish, my favourite pink ! See the pretty shimmers !

Beauty magazine from Kinokuniya. It helps that I love reading Chinese :D

CLEO magazine. I don't really like this particular month magazine front cover color combination and featured celebrity :S

It's a Japanese magazine 'SWEET' and I can't read hahas xD

Quite a small but pretty Anna Sui bag.

I like the Anna Sui pouch color & floral design. Both are well-made, considering they are freebies.

Women's Weekly with free Phyto Restructuring Mask. I simply love good deals like this, plus I enjoy reading this magazine ! Usually, I'll twitter about it when I chance upon magazine freebie(s).

I got this Biore Makeup Remover (for Eye & Lip) sample but yet to try yet. So far its reviews are good, from what I've gathered from most beauty blogs.

More haul posts to be up. Any queries, feel free to ask me :D

my hauls are never-ending, i know. it surely doesn't help that beauty brands are coming up with new products every now & then. i just bought MUFE lab shine lip glosses from a friendly MUA at Sephora Ion. i was there with Charlene btw, she bought a foundation. no pictures for now as i'm still trying to finish up this collective haul post for now. well, initially i met up with her just to get Guerlain Écrin 6 Couleurs palettes but sadly the ones we wanted to get were OOS due to its launch promo at CK Tangs. i think by the time the stock arrives, the promo will be over and surely $118 is not a price that i'll be willin g to fork out for the palette =_=" and, we reserved Urban Decay Naked palette ! i was told Urban Decay Book of Shadows 3 won't be coming to Singapore :c sad !! anyway, i had a great time shopping with her and she's taller than expected :p

ahh.. many happy things happened lately.. i participated in a hair color seminar hosted by Canada award winning colorist Rodica Hristu with Jones.. just attended Aqualabel workshop for the contest.. won Chantana's giveaway 牛爾 Robin Niu's Beauty Talk Workshop ticket (redberry, candy & jones also won) ! going for an exclusive bloggers' Kotex WOW party before that.. oh i went to a Shiseido Bio-Performance Super Corrective Serum workshop as i was one of the 100 ladies selected from 2000+ survey entries and received a full sized Shiseido Bio-Performance Super Corrective Serum :3 i'll be receiving Mojitate Kiajitsu & Deep Moist lipbalms from The Sample Store (formerly known as Fr3b) for review purposes.. Loreal is finally bringing in Hip eye makeup and i'm going for this exclusive preview ! very happy ! more opportunies of such please :3

ok enough of my wordy ramblings.

yeah, i bought this magazine at Kinokuniya solely for the freebie hahas ! new "clothing" for my iPhone. no more blue & black, left light pink, transparent & red.

this, i got from Elise (:

these, i got from sg beauty from a seller who's not so friendly in person :/

this, i got from mitju at a discounted price and it's so comfortable !

sweet pink scrunchy from a random shop.

sg beauty buys again. irresistible prices :x

here's the swatches :D

a one-time happy shopping experience at NAC Sephora. i bought the too faced bronzer palette using the $40 voucher, paying only $24 i think. the cashier was so nice to have given me so many samples. i'd pretty bad experiences at Sephora Ion so far.

for a moment, this was OOS. luckily it's not limited edition. look at how gorgeous the bronzer palette is !

so pretty !

this is my favourite ! :3

yeah i collected these from Fr3b. hopefully The Sample Store will be up soon. the location now is so inaccessible !

MAC Kitschmas pigment sample & Gransenbon Blush 07 Blossom Pink from sg beauty. free samples from the seller.

huge Loreal intense repair shampoo, can last me quite awhile. right now, i'm using Goldwell hair shampoo & conditioner which i got from the hair seminar :D

bought this after reading Candy's review :p floral scrunchies.. all from Daiso !

yeah my dearest friend gifted me these ♥

another friend gave me Sasa fake lashes ♥

Etude House BB Magic Cream as well ! i'm blessed to have lovely friends :D

Pazzion shoes splurge ! spent $150+ for 2 pairs @_@ bought together with my friend (also 2 pairs $150+) to qualify for life-time membership - 10% discount. COMFY !

bought this pai from new look on a day when my feet almost "died" from wearing charles & keith black heels -_-"

i finally got these MUFE aqua creams ! $42 each, can use for very long time.

intense blue, anthracite, emerald green ♥

bought the Sephora smoothing primer for $10 using $10 voucher to offset. again, i hate Sephora Ion customer service to the core !

earrings from Bdazzle for my sensitive ears.'

i'm trying to whiten myself you see -_-" comes in a promotional package for $80+ from Watsons. 3-months supply.

for now, yummy-licious food !

i like this glutinous rice ball bean curd thingy from Mr Bean. now they have sesame glutinous rice balls. they used to have only peanut ones.

i love fresh cherries ! i hate those fake ones you find on cakes, ice creams :s

ultimate indulgence ! i buy these sinful stuff only when they are on promotion :3

smoked salmon sandwich at Swiss Bake.

i tell you, the soup is mad delicious $4 ! located near the escalator at Takashimaya B1 food area. only limited counter seats !

looking at the pictures make me real hungry T_T the saba fish is juicy and taste so good $11 i think !

how can i forget this bbq squid $10 ! really very tasty ! MUST TRY 'em ! no GST no service charge !

company's treat at Tung Lok Group restaurant.

dim sum very delicious !

this one also ! not bad :d~

mushroom veggy dish, i like.

fried rice, taste-less, don't like.

rock melon dessert, too sweet but fruit not sweet, extremely dislike.

tea break at Tea Loft, Orchard Ion. this place reminds me of high-class Toastbox LOL

ok, i went back again and ordered different stuff. unagi rice bowl, not so worth it for $14.50 -_-" but taste not bad though.

don't order this salmon set. imo, not very tasty.

ok, this rounds up my long post. more to come ! hope y'all enjoyed reading ♥

this is a continual haul post from here. just a suggestion, i really seriously hope that there's a 'auto-save' function so that there's no risk of losing the blog contents when i accidentally click the wrong button. do y'all experience the same problem as me ? i know of one though :p you know who you are heez~ it gets pretty annoying since i can't blame anyone but myself. oh well back to happy haul/food post :D

say hi to my very first mac dazzleglass - date night (soft blue purple with pearl) ! there's alot who are not fond of the stickiness of mac glosses. well, i don't really mind as i simply love the signature mac vanilla aroma :3

lipcolour that dazzles with light and shine to bring an exciting dimensional pop to your lips. large particle pearls reflect and refract light to mimic the brilliance of quartz and opal crystal. provides exceptional shine with a crystalline iridescence. non-sticky, non-tacky, lightweight and moisturizing.

i wonder if the non-sticky part is true. hmm haven't try yet :x

burt's bees medicated lip balm with clove oil.

this soothing medicated lip balm provides quick relief to severely dry lips. camphor and menthol provide a cooling sensation to temporarily relieve chapped lips while rich emollient natural oils moisturise dry lips, leaving them feeling smooth and healthy.

clove oil — eugenia caryophyllus. extracted from the buds of an aromatic tropical evergreen and has warming, antiseptic, and disinfectant properties.

it moisturises my dry chapped lips instantly. fyi my lips can be dry to the extent of bleeding. it has a slight medicated aroma which i like and i love the cool menthol feel on my lips. most importantly, i don't find myself licking my lips after applying this lip balm (for obvious reasons hahas) which is a good thing :D

canmake lil' haul with freebies ♥

recommended by the sales aunty. canmake nail top coat. tiny in size but there's 20% discount so it's about $5ish.

provides a glossy sheen. prevents chipping and improves the longevity of your nail color.

canmake four shiny eyes 03 milk chocolate. this is what i intended to purchase after reading so many fantastic reviews (:

oh this is free ! and, the color is gorgeous ! gold olive green ♥

hmm i didn't take a close-up pic of the canmake powder cheeks & the mini canmake nudy glow rouge hp accessory.

canmake nudy glow rouge 06 peach milk (creamy pink).
creamy texture × glamorous moist sheen × light-polarizing pearl and glass pearl particles that suit each color create sexy, plump lips with great depth. long-lasting nude-look colors that cling to your lips just like cellophane wrapping. contains beauty essence that is kind to your lips.

canmake powder cheeks PW25 sugar orange (pinkish orange).
this microparticulate powder softly envelops and gently colors your skin, for a soft, natural finish. creates natural definition.

can't resist picking up this taiwan beauty magazine at kinokuniya ! the cover girls are so pretty, yes ?!

ok i admit i bought this magazine for the freebies :x fish leong's makeup -_-" hair *faints*

avène thermal spring water.
unique composition soothes and softens the skin and restores skin’s natural balance. can be used to set makeup.

smashbox photofinish foundation primer.
creates a perfect canvas for foundation application with this silky, lightweight blend of vitamins A & E, grape seed extract and green tea. worn alone or under foundation to increase its longevity, helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and pores for flawless skin with a velvety-smooth finish. oil free !

sasa lil' haul. neogence hyaluronic hydrating mask.
provides deep hydration in an easy and effective way. it enhances the degree of water replenishment. in addition to hyaluronic acid, it also contains nourishing ingredients. the rich essence of moisturizing ingredients plumps the skin at a time, restoring skin radiance from within.

neogence hyaluronic acid hydrating make up serum.
light gel form. It instantly moisturizes skin, leaving it translucent, smooth and delicate. it allows you apply make-up easily. it provides long-lasting hydration, and gives perfectly fit make-up finish with natural, fair complexion.

ludifull magic cover bb cream.
provides light weight & easily smooth on to skin, optically resurfaces skin to even out complexion.

heme 24hr hydrating detox-white night jelly.
this moisture-rich night jelly is specially formulated to instantly hydrate skin and improve skin's ability to attract and hold water overnight for a more intense treatment and repair. wake up the next morning with a brightener and smoother skin.

sana hadanomy collagen mist.
a gel-type mist, contains collagen that has been specially processed to make it sink deeply into skin in an easier way, enhancing skin elasticity and moisture level. the skin is left supple. it delivers a light floral scent. you may apply it after bath, after cleansing face or before make-up to instantly hydrate skin.

i love buying hair scrunchies from daiso. inexpensive & good quality !

another good quality product, dusty pink makeup pouch. very roomy i like !

pink multi-purpose container for fake lashes, not forgetting the lash glue :p

yes, sanrio hello kitty wallet ♥ i love that it's pink :3

watsons unhappy haul :/

never will i go to city plaza outlet again ! worst service ever :/

bought heal pharm nose packs, thanks to chantana's recommendation. i prefer the black ones, the white ones not so good imo. umm and, also the monthly must-haves laurier ultra slim wing and kodomo baby wipes.

topshop makeup ! i'm only interested in the cream blush btw. i got myself pinch (pink) & neon rose (coral). here's the swatch for pinch (:

here's my 1st two kate buys at watsons. no, they're not my 1st kate products :p kate eyebrow color LB-1 & kate lasting color eyes GY-1.

kate gel eye shadows BR-1 & GY-1. so tempted to get all can +_+

this is all for now. i'm tired to carry on, so stay tuned (: