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Friday, January 13, 2012

SEPHORA SG: Pretty up for the festivities!‏

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Review: Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque

Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque, I suppose many are familiar with. It is something I'll use, when I'm having breakouts on my face.

Comes in a really big tube (226.8g). It is supposed to help dry up acne/pimples, rinse away blackheads AND shrink enlarged pores.

I totally look like "The Mask" (though not as green), after applying the mint-color clay masque.

I did apply the masque generously on cleansed face. Really easy to spread on the skin. It has got a strong minty scent, which I really like. Pleasant, in my opinion. Upon application, it gives my skin a nice tingling sensation. Very refreshing and soothing feeling.

It takes about 15 mins or so, to dry completely. Basically, you can't laugh after the masque firms and hardens. To remove, I simply use warm water. There's no need for washcloth actually. It is easy to remove, with no residue left on the skin.

Like what's stated on the tube, my skin feels absolutely clean, refreshed and smooth after cleansing off the masque. I like that my face appears less oily than before; it helps in oil-control! I don't think it helps to rinse away blackheads/whiteheads though. However, I notice that the blackheads/whiteheads are easier to extract after using the masque. Yay~ to that!

It also lives up to the other 2 claims - dry up acne/pimples AND shrink enlarged pores. My skin feels DEEP CLEANSED indeed! I like to use a hydrating sheet mask after which, coz my skin does feel a lil' taut after using the masque.

This is truly an effective AND (very) wallet-friendly masque to try out. My sis bought it for <$5USD in the US (Btw, this is her 2nd tube. A relatively new one.). You can get it online at drugstore.com, or sites like eBay.

Have you tried Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque?

Yay or Nay?

Swatch-Fest: Revlon Just Bitten Lipstain + Balm (Limited Edition)

Revlon Just Bitten Lipstain + Balm (Limited Edition) is now available in Singapore ($16.90 @ Watsons). When I googled online for the reviews/swatches, I then realized they ain't new products. They were available overseas back in 2010! Anyway, I didn't find 'em THAT impressive. Hence, I didn't cave in.

Took a sneaky pic at one of the Watsons store :x

Kiss-proof color with soft shine
Nourishing balm for supreme comfort
Lipstain and balm in one convenient, dual-ended package
Lipstain marker provides precise application
Color does not smudge or streak
Contains Vitamin C for for anti-oxidant protection
Creamy, lightweight balm melts onto lips for smooth, glide-on application
Translucent balm provides instant moisture and soft shine

EXPERT TIPS:

Step 1: Apply lip stain evenly to clean, bare lips and wait 30 seconds. Build color and coverage as desired.

Step 2: Follow with moisturizing lip balm. reapply as desired for knockout shine and moisture throughout the day.

[***Credits to revlon.com for the above info.***]

8 colors, available:-

Victorian
Passion
Forbidden
Frenzy
Gothic
Dawn
Flame
Twilight

I forgot to swatch the colors, with the balm :/

Will you be getting this?

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

LOTD: (Subtle) Shimmery x Metallic

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! (:

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Lancôme's Eyebook

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