A Neutral LOTD [feat. Integrate Rainbow Grade Eyes BR701]

The 1st quarter of 2012 is ending in a week's time... Woah~ Time really flies!

So far, I've been good, trying to haul necessarily instead of excessively. I recently did some packing and found myself with "new" makeup and skincare to play with use. Needless to say, there is also a considerable amount of old ones that need to be discarded.

One of the "new" makeup I managed to find in my abandoned stash is Integrate Rainbow Grade Eyes BR701. It consists of a glitter shade (the slanted striped one), 3 powder shades in the shape of a heart (2/3 to be precise. heh.) and a cream-colored base.

[pictured left to right]:

white rainbow glitter powder, cream-colored base, shimmery champagne nude, shimmery dark taupe, shimmery brownish black.

All the shades are very pretty. I would say they're decently pigmented, considering typical Japanese brand eyeshadows are quite sheer. I love the cream-colored base, as it imparts a pretty glowy sheen sans shimmers.

The powder eyeshadows feel silky smooth, not cheap powdery kind. The shimmers they contain are very finely milled. They're really easy to work with and blend really beautifully.

As for the sparkly rainbow glitter shade, it feels smooth but not densely packed though. A good eye primer like Urban Decay or TFSI will help prevent fall-outs.

I like the color combination though it's clearly not that unique. I'm glad that they hold up well without the use of an eye primer -- no creasing or fading at the end of day.

For this look, I applied the base color then the powder eyeshadows using the easy "gradient" effect. To keep the look simple, I didn't use the rainbow glitter powder.

 

Face

• BRTC Glossy BB Cream
• Ettusais BB Mineral Powder

 

Eyes

• Shu Uemura Hard Formula Eyebrow Pencil
• Jill Stuart Mix Blush Compact 10 Sweet Biscuit
• Skin79 Simple Touch Eyeliner
  
• Lancôme Hypnôse Doll Eyes Mascara
  

 

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

That's my end-of-the-day face... UPCLOSE! >.<

That's all. Thanks for looking!

Sleek Oh So Special: The Glam/Party Look

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! (:

LOTD/Tutorial: Smoky Emerald (feat. L'oreal Infallible Eyeshadow in 022 Emerald Lame)

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!

LOTD: Blue Kitten

This was the LOTD I had on the day of KissJane's event. Received compliments on my bluey eye makeup teehee :p

Face:

• Lancôme Teint Miracle Foundation PO-3
  
• Chacott Finishing Powder 753
  
• Illamasqua Blush (Kiss)

 

Eyes:

• Ettusais Eye Zone Control
• SMH Bondage e/s
• SMH 1492 e/s
• Stila Kitten e/s
• Majolica Majorca Customize Sword Cut BR771
  
• KATE Eyebrow Color LB-1
• Rimmel Lash Accelerator Mascara
• Kiss Me Heroine Make Smooth Liquid Eyeliner
  
• Stage Kohl Pencil 01 Karma Khol
  

 

Lips:

• Pop Beauty Apples of the Cheeks No.1 Rouge

 

Yay or Nay?

LOTD: Code 1492

Dated LOTD from last month (May). This post has been "sleeping" in the Drafts Folder for too long :s

I'd been out whole day on that day itself. Didn't blot my face prior photo-taking. That explains the shine :s

Face:

• Maybelline Clear Smooth Minerals BB Cream SPF 26/PA+++ (Fresh)
• Maybelline Clear Smooth Shine Free Face Powder SPF18 02 Nude Beige
  
• Ettusais Cheek Color OR2
  

 

Eyes:

• Majolica Majorca Customize Sword Cut BR771
  
• KATE Eyebrow Color LB-1
• Kiss Me Heroine Make Smooth Liquid Eyeliner
• SMH e/s 1492
• AC e/s palette 03
  
• Maybelline Pulse Perfection Mascara
  

 

Lips:

• MAC Glaze Lipstick (Hue)

 

*Note: Products highlighted are provided by beauty companies.

 

Camwhore photos all the way......

Is my blog boring? Just a random thought. LMK if it is...... -.-

Maybelline Event Aftermath & LOTD: BB Face

After the Maybelline event, it's dinner time! Went to Bao Today (Marina Square). Was thinking of having steamboat buffet initially >.<

We ordered not many items to share coz not very hungry? Fried prawn dumplings. Average taste.

Beancurd skin rolls. So-so.

My favorite 流沙包s (salted egg yolk custard buns)!

Love these so much! Taste sooo good :d~

Har gau! These steamed prawn dumplings taste much better than the fried ones IMO.

These siew mai may look blah but actually taste pretty good!

Hmm.. Bamboo Glutinous Rice.. YUMMIER than expected!! Think I was the only one not very keen on ordering this :x

Very tender chicken meat.. Love the super fragrant bits of the glutinous rice! A must-order apart from the custard buns.. Actually, most of the dim sums there are pretty good. Should try others next time. FYI, I prefer this outlet much much more than the 313 one. Satisfying dinner overall :D

 

We didn't stop eating after dinner.. coz I suggested Geláre for waffle ice cream! It's been ages since I had 'em. Used to go there every Tues without fail.

Me like the lamp hahas!

Me & sis shared Caramel Fudge Brownie/Pralines 'N Cream waffle with hot fudge and fresh cream.

Expensive indulgence :d~ YUM YUM!

:D

:}

 

LOTD

After a whole day out..

Face:

• Clarins UV PLUS Protective Day Screen SPF 40
  
• Maybelline Clear Smooth Minerals BB Cream SPF 26/PA+++ (Fresh)
  
• Maybelline Clear Smooth Shine Free Face Powder SPF18 02 Nude Beige
  
• Maybelline Angelfit Brighten Up Blush (Watermelon)
  
• Ettusais Cheek Color OR2
  

 

Eyes:

• Maybelline Impact Express Smooth Felt Liner 01 Very Black
  
• Kiss Me Heroine Make Smooth Liquid Eyeliner
  
• Majolica Majorca Customize Sword Cut BR771
  
• KATE Eyebrow Color LB-1
  
• Maybelline Pulse Perfection Mascara
  
• Majolica Majorca Cream Pencil Liner BR611 Mocha Brown
  
• Lioele Real Color Eye Shadow #4 Modern Brown
• Rimmel Eye Shadow Colour Rush Quad #007 Cafe Latte
  

 

Lips:

• Stage Wonderluxe Lipstick 01 Naughty Nude

 

*Note: Products highlighted are sponsored for review purposes.