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This is my LOTD for the recent RoC event. Hmm... I think I used alot of products for this look (lol). The photo below, shows most but not all products used.

List of products used for this LOTD:

• Sleek Blush in Rose Gold >> recent fave
• Stila Eyeshadow in Kitten >> all-time-fave
• Stila Shimmer Eyeshadow in Mystic
• K-Palette Real Lasting Eyeliner 24h Waterproof (Dark Brown) >> HG
• K-Palette 24H Real Lasting Eyepencil
• Stage Eye Liner 02 Broadway Brown >> HG
• Skin79 All-Day Sun Powder SPF30 PA++
• Giorgio Armani Eyes To Kill Intense Eyeshadow in 7 Sweet Fire
• Maybelline Volum’ Express Magnum Ultra Comb Waterproof Mascara
• Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion (Original)
• Urban Decay Lip Junkie Lipgloss in Perversion >> love this!
• Shu Uemura Hard Formula Eyebrow Pencil
  
• Too Faced Primed & Poreless Skin Smoothing Face Primer

 

Not pictured:

• Revlon Colorstay Foundation 200 Nude >> i find it a lil' too thick for my liking...
  
• Bourjois Intense Extrait Eyeshadow 03 Sand Rose >> glitter-bomb
• MAC Paints in Graphito

 

*Note: Products highlighted are provided by beauty companies.

I love how Urban Decay Lip Junkie Lipgloss in Perversion gives my lips a pretty berry tone. A little goes a long way. Oh, I'm lovin' the mint flavor too ♥

I wanted my eye makeup to last longer than usual, hence using Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion (Original). I applied it on my lids and on my lower lashline.

I applied Giorgio Armani Eyes To Kill Intense Eyeshadow in 7 Sweet Fire all over the lids, and Stila Shimmer Eyeshadow in Mystic over it (⅔ of lids). To highlight the brow bones, I used my all-time-fave Stila Eyeshadow in Kitten. I dusted a lil' Bourjois Intense Extrait Eyeshadow 03 Sand Rose to make the eyes 'pop'.

To avoid having 'sore-looking' eyes, I applied a thick 'liner' of MAC Paints in Graphito. Next, I drew a super thin line using my HG K-Palette Real Lasting Eyeliner 24h Waterproof (Dark Brown), on the upper lashline (as close as possible!). The line must be extended at the end, to make the eyes look wider. For the lower lashline, I used my HG Stage Eye Liner 02 Broadway Brown (a super underrated eyeliner).

Lastly, I curled my lashes and applied 2 coats of Maybelline Volum’ Express Magnum Ultra Comb Waterproof Mascara.

I think the Revlon Colorstay Foundation 200 Nude is a lil' thick... I don't really like the idea of having a full-coverage face. That being said, I agree that it looks good in photographs... kinda too much in real life :S

And, credits to Too Faced Primed & Poreless Skin Smoothing Face Primer, for creating the illusion of smooth-looking skin! Heh. Lovin' the beautiful glow Sleek Blush in Rose Gold imparted on my cheeks ♥

That's all. Happy Labor Day! (:

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 (:

In this post, I'll be featuring my LOTD (The Day Look) using Too Faced Naked Eye (Soft & Sexy Eye Shadow Collection).

I followed the step-by-step instruction card provided.

• Sweep In The Buff from lashes to brow.
• Press Pillow Talk onto the eyelid.
• Blend Like A Virgin into the crease and outer lashline.

 

On my face, I applied my favorite-of-the-moment Skin79 Vital Orange BB Cream (a review coming real soon!). It pretty much covers up my flaws. There isn't any need for a separate concealer unless I want a really full coverage. This coverage is more than enough for me (:

For soft-looking brows, I used Shu Uemura Hard Formula Eyebrow Pencil Hard 9 Brown 03. For natural-looking lashes, I first applied Etude House Oh~ m'Eye Lash Mascara Base (Petticoat) then 1 coat of Covergirl Professional Remarkable Washable Waterproof Mascara (Very Black).

I used K-Palette Real Lasting 24h Eyeliner in Deep Brown (♥ this color!) to line my upper lashline, extending the line slightly at the end. For my lower lashline, I used Essence Longlasting Eye Pencil 01 BLACK FEVER.

I lightly dust my HG Maybelline Dream Matte Powder in Sand Medium 0-1 only on the T-zone area. For some color on my cheeks, I used my favorite Lavshuca Blush PK-1.

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

The finished look is very neutral, I like :D No regrets on getting the Too Faced Naked Eye Palette!

That will be all. Thanks for looking!

Here's "The Glam/Party Look", using Sleek Oh So Special palette.

The colors I used:-

• BOW (matte cream): above lid color [blends in with my skin tone]
• CELEBRATE (metallic dark plum): define outer-V and outer 1/3 of lower lashline [this rich jewel-toned plum color is ♥]
• ORGANZA (metallic copperish pink): inner lid area and waterline [one of my favorites in this palette]
• GATEAU (metallic golden plum): on the crease [super pretty duochrome color]

 

BOW is too sheer for my liking. Though it is a matte eyeshadow, it doesn't feel chalky at all. These well-pigmented metallic colors have this nice buttery texture, which makes application a breeze. However when layer on "too much", they look a lil' frosty.

I'm lovin' Oh So Special so far :D

 

Other products used:-

• Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion (Sin)
• Leaders Clinic Medieu Sensitive Sun Cream SPF50 / PA+++
• Lancôme Rénergie Yeux Multiple Lift
  
• Ettusais Zero Pore Oil Free Pact (Oil Block) Shade 22
• Lavshuca Blush PK-1
  
• La Pensée Cheek & Highlight 04 [only the highlight]
  
• K-Palette 24H Real Lasting Eyebrow Liner 01 Natural Brown
  
• Sasatinnie 360˚ Electrifying Extreme Lengthening & Volumizing Mascara [1 coat]
  
• Skin79 Simple Touch Eyeliner [a super thin line winged out at the end on the upper lashline]
• Integrate Aqua Creamy Rouge RS307
  
• LA Splash Lipgloss 14096G Pink Fusion

 

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

I now get the raves about this wonderful product - Leaders Clinic Medieu Sensitive Sun Cream SPF50 / PA+++. Ahh... It just feels so comfy on the skin... Nice! The mascara too... AND... eyeliner... Reviews soon! (:

right vs left (so different!)

Like this look?

 

That's all. Thanks for popping by! (:

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.

How long do you take to do your makeup? If I've got the time to spare, I'll usually take my own sweet time... say an hour or so? And for simple makeup, I'll need at least 15 mins.

This is my kind of simple LOTD (look of the day) for last thursday, when I attended Lancôme media event (that will be covered at a later date). Presentable enough. Nothing elaborate. I was test driving Skin79 Vital Orange BB Cream for the day. And yes, I'm lovin' it! (;

This was how I look after 7 hours (blot once in the late noon).

The close-up.

A wash of matte brown over the lids, using Make Up Store Microshadow [Chocolate]. Dejavu Lash Knockout Mascara, for my lashes. Doesn't help much with maintaining the curls. Commendable volumizing effect though.

I like the liner part. Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes in Mat Black 0L, then a thinly applied Heroine Make Smooth Liquid Eyeliner over it (as close to the lashline as possible). Extend beyond the lashline.

As for the (smudged out) lower lashline - outer part using MAC Pearlglide Intense Eye Liner [Designer Purple], inner corners using Essence Longlasting Eye Pencil 11 GO WILD.

FACE

• Skin79 Vital Orange BB Cream
• Barry M Blusher 2 [Rose]
• Maybelline Dream Matte Powder in Sand Medium 0-1 << HIT PAN ALERT! LOVE THIS MAX ♥
• Neogence Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Make Up Serum

 

LIPS

• Mentholatum Mogitate Kajitsu Lipbalm [Orange & Mango]

 

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

EYES

• Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes in Mat Black 0L
• Shu Uemura Hard Formula Eyebrow Pencil Hard 9 Brown 03
• Essence Longlasting Eye Pencil 11 GO WILD
  
• MAC Pearlglide Intense Eye Liner [Designer Purple]
  
• Heroine Make Smooth Liquid Eyeliner
• Make Up Store Microshadow [Chocolate]
  
• Dejavu Lash Knockout Mascara

 

With strong flashlight, my skin looks almost flawless. Heh.

That's all. Thanks for looking!

Just a short update of my not-so-happening life (lol)... Well, I ended my 2011 with a pretty good note...

I won this set of "Clarins must-haves" via Mag (makeupstash) giveaway! This was exactly what I wanted to win! *crazily happy*

Eyeshadow palette, lipstick & blush ♥ Oh... and the colors are just what I wished for... hehehe~

Finally had my Ya Kun fix after collecting the Clarins stuff :D

Once a kopi addict, forever a kopi addict! That applies to makeup too (lol).

My craving for Aston's potato salad!

Seriously one of the nicest I've ever tried so far... And it's cheap somemore...

My sis' beef affair, was a pretty good one.

Moral of the story? Try = Buy.

How can anyone resist temptation(s) like this - Dark ferrero!?

Pink Moscato is L♥VE

SUPER-DUPER-NICEEE-MAX!

An impromptu meetup with Angie ♥

Chill-out @ Spinelli.

I meet her everyday. My lil' sis.

Banana + Expresso = SHIOK!

Nice twist :3

Looks are deceiving.

Belated X'mas gifts from Angie. My sis'.

Love the paperbag xD

Mine. Cherry liquor chocolates & Hello Kitty chopsticks ♥

Skin79 Simple Touch Eyeliner & Skin79 Vital Orange BB Cream now available at Watsons!

And, I received this parcel today! :D

Skin79 festive goodies! ♥

Coincidentally, I did a quick swatch this morning at Watsons.

I think I'll like this BB Cream, based on 1st impression...

Brightening is the word.

Another eye-candy alert!

Vampire Prosecutor - Yun Jung Hoon ♥

Charming-looking dude! I LIKE!

-THE END-

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.

I got this 'Lovely' Josie Maran Fingerpaints Palette via beautycrunch.com for USD$15 (usual price USD$36).

-Create sophisticated makeup looks with your fingers!-

A pretty multi-use palette (7.5g/0.26oz) containing four feather-light shimmers that bring soft-glowing color to eyes, cheeks, and lips. Flatters every skin tone.

The innovative formula contains natural, organic ingredients - no fragrances or parabens. Ingredients include organic jojoba seed oil (to soften the skin) and organic shea butter (to protect the skin).

The beauty extends to the packaging; chic and feminine. Each shade comes housed in Josie's state-of-the-art biodegradable compact.

I love the champagne pink reflective packaging, though it is clearly a fingerprint-magnet. It has an integrated mirror, which is good for touch-ups. The colors are so pretty-to-look-at!

Here are the 'Lovely' swatches.

 

LOTD:

I like the soft, blendable texture. The shimmer is subtle and imparts just the right amount of glow on my eyes and cheeks. Hmm.. I didn't try it on my lips though. I read online about the horrible creasings and such, but thankfully I didn't experience that. And, I didn't use any eye primer! Stays on beautifully for about 4 hours or so? More long-lasting than expected.

The (2) champagne pink & (3) light golden yellow shades are great as eye and cheek highlighters. Love (1) taupe brown on my lids and (4) bronzey orange as the contour shade. They just work so well together, for that perfect natural glowy look! ♥

A nice-to-have product, I would say. If you prefer strong pigmented colors, this is not for you (:

Other key products I used for the LOTD:

More and more new brands/products... That might explain the never-ending haul(s) we've? >.<~~

 

SASA

New Sana Pore Putty BB Cream. Simple, convenient squeeze-tube packaging. Priced at SGD$23.90 (if I'm not wrong).

Some of the Sana products are at 40% off. Quite a good deal, I would say.

 

WATSONS

Additions to the CandyDoll range - the base items.

[CandyDoll Price List in SGD]

• Liquid Foundation $41.90
• Powder Foundation $40.90
• Base Makeup $37.90
• Face Powder $33.90
• Concealer $26.90
• Cheek Color $25.90
• Lipstick $25.90
• Lipgloss $25.90

 

Skin79 Lovely Girl BB Cream -> CLICK HERE for review

Priced at only SGD$21.90. Very affordable (:

LoveMore Aqua Cucumber Extract & Ceramide Moisturizing (Deep Hydrating) complete range of products (toner, serum, moisturizer, sheet mask).

CLICK HERE for the sheet mask review.

New KATE eyeshadow palettes, the usual colors (nothing special). Easy-to-wear colors. Priced at SGD$27.

L'oreal Infaillible Eyeshadow swatches, taken using iPhone. Super poor lighting =.=

Priced at $14.90 each. Anyway, most of 'em are OOS @ Watsons b'coz of the Buy 2 Get 1 Free promo. In the end, I got 022 Emerald Lame (Chantana bought on behalf of me & Jones).

Uber kawaii~ Sexylook Hello Kitty Mask Sets! These sets are priced at SGD$13 (5pcs).

Hello Kitty Amethyst Polyphenols Hydrating Double Lifting Mask SGD$19 (7pcs).