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NEW ON COUNTER (MAY 2017): I've moved.

2017-05-16T22:26:00.000+10:00

Hey peeps!

I've finished my assessments and uni-work for this semester, but that's not the only thing I'm done with! You know what else I'm done with?

YOU!

Haha, kidding.

I'm done with this blog. Yup. This blog.

I've started blogging in 2010 -- everything was all very personal with snippets of beauty. Eventually, I've ventured out into beauty, and that's how most of you guys know me, and probably will only ever know about me in that way -- "the blogger".

This blog is my everything. I'm extremely proud that I've started this blog (actually, as I'm typing this, I'm starting to weep).

It has offered me so many different opportunities, experience and insights into the blogosphere and media. I've learnt lots from other bloggers (even the rookie ones), brands, vloggers and even YOU.

I thank you all so much for your following and support throughout the seven years.

A few questions that some of you may just wonder...

WHY?

The blogosphere has changed oh-so-much since I've started. Back then, it was all for the giggles and fun. My peak was during 2012, with my three blogger friends, Tezza, Amanda and Alice. Eventually things dulled out. Everyone lost motivation, including myself. It also seems to have gravitated towards the more-visually-appealing. It seems like we no longer read blogs, but preferred photos and captions instead. Or, at least that's how I feel.

At the same time, I've grown up. The adulthood and its responsibilities has caught up to me. Blogging is still very much a priority to me, but it seems like I just won't ever have enough time to get around to it... and this makes me feel really bad.

After that, it's a constant cycle of me feeling guilty about not blogging. So here's a post about it, to announce that all the promises end here!

Holy shit, that sounded dramatic asf.

WHERE TO FROM NOW?

HOWEVER, I'm not 100% quitting. I've decided to move myself posts to my Instagram. Since Instagram updated with their 'slideshow' feature, I'll be posting about make-up there instead!

Follow me to keep updated about the same things: sales, new products, reviews and swatches.

This month's NEW ON COUNTER post is already up!

All in all, I promise this isn't goodbye.

I probably will still post here. Giveaways most likely, or anything that isn't size-appropriate for Instagram.

CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU ON MY INSTAGRAM!

See you there,

X

Thank you (with all my heart).

NEW ON COUNTER (APR 17): Australis, Revlon, Avon, Benefit, Sally Hansen, Elizabeth Arden

2017-04-04T17:59:00.000+10:00

Currently on break from uni and such... Sleeping in feels like such a blessing!

A few snaps of things I've been getting up to:

#photo

AUSTRALIS Bae Watch Mascara ($14.95)
A mascara designed for volume, curl, lift and lengthens. Clump-free and intensely pigmented.

AVON True Colour Wide Awake Mascara ($14.99)
Same-same in terms of claims, but in addition, suitable for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers.

BENEFIT They're Real Double the Lip ($36/8 shades)
Coooooooooool? I actually can't remember the last time I've heard any lippy news from Benefit! This is supposed to be a liner and lippy, two-in-one product.

COVERGIRL Katy Kat (in collaboration with Katy Perry)

Mascara ($18.95/2 shades): offers a dramatic look, for a cat-eye look.
Matte Lipstick ($17.95/11 shades)

ELIZABETH ARDEN Lasting Impression Mascara ($42/2 shades)
Delivers length, separation and definition. Another mascara! (y am i not surprised?)

REVLON BEAUTY TOOLS

4-in-1 Blending Sponge ($10.95): Very interestingly shaped beauty blender!
Brush & Sponge Daily Cleanser ($14.95)
Professional Blending Brush ($15.95): Like a beauty-blender, but as a brush instead.

REVLON

Colorstay 2-in-1 Angled Kajal ($23.95/4 shades) -- A dual-ended angled eyeliner with an attached brush. Waterproof.
Colorstay Brow Crayon ($25.95/3 shades) -- Blendable and buildable brow crayon for defining the brows.
Colorstay Brow Pencil ($22.95/5 shades) -- Dual-ended brow pencil that fills and tames the brows.

SALLY HANSEN Miracle Gel Rustic Charm Collection ($16.95/6 shades)

Six limited edition shades inspired by the autumnal country landscapes! It's actually so new that I can't even find photos of the shade range, soz.

SCOTT CORNWALL Hair Toners ($16.99/3 shades)

I don't usually feature hair products but these surely do look interesting! Available in three different shades.

Short and sweet this month, not many products at all. Nothing very intriguing this month. The Covergirl Katy Kat lippies, I've already got my hands on those.

As for the three mascaras, not really!

I've been experimenting with MAYBELLINE The Falsies Push Up Mascara ($21.95) and I've been loving it so far, therefore, not looking to change anytime soon.

The Revlon beauty blending sponge definitely has my attention, but the last time I've purchased blending sponges from drugstore brands (ahem, Australis!), I was fairly disappointed so........ probably not!

What do you think?

Let me know!

Priceline 40% OFF: Hits & Tips

2017-03-21T17:16:00.001+11:00

Sale alert! Sale alert!

Priceline is hitting back with their 40% sale on their cosmetics this Wednesday and Thursday!

I've been into make-up for yonks now, so this sale is nothing new. I probably will skip this sale, but hey! That doesn't stop me from posting about my hits and misses, so take note!

HITS

❶ AUSTRALIS Ready Set Go Finishing Powder ($13.95)
Forever my favourite translucent powder. I've mentioned it over and over again, but it's the best powder to set your make-up. Merges all layers of make-up into one, and makes everything feels like skin! Just don't go heavy-handed on this, coz the flash-back is real.

❷ FACE OF AUSTRALIA Translucent Loose Powder ($11.95)
Amazing, amazing powder to bake with. Cheap and efficient. No flashbacks guaranteed.

❸ MAYBELLINE Falsies Push Up Drama Mascara ($21.95)
I've only just started using this mascara, but happy to report that there are no disappointments so far! Separates nicely, holds curls and decently lengthens! Not to mention, that it seems pretty waterproof to me. A customer at the cafe made me tear up (what a meanie!) and I wiped my eyes forgetting that I had mascara on.... NO smudges! Yay!!!

❹ FACE OF AUSTRALIA Glamazon Contour Kit ($9.95)

This is a must-have! The bronzer is just right, and the highlighter is so soft, buttery and the finish is bomb. Trust!

❺ RIMMEL LONDON Magnifi'Eyes Double Ended Shadow & Liner ($16.95)

I suck at applying eyeshadows so this is my go-to base. Works as a cream base, or lasts well as an eyeshadow itself. I find that this particular duo in Rose Gold & Brown works really well for me! The 'rose gold' works as a warming base, and the cool-toned brown, when used alone, brings out my eye-colour well. I'd never use it as a 'liner' though cause it's definitely not made for precision.

❻ TOUCH IN SOL Flawless Skin Top Coat ($30-$40)
Low-key Korean brand at Priceline. This foundation is a tad more exxy than my usual go-to's, but the coverage and lasting power is really decent!

❼ MODELS PREFER Infinite Colour Lipstick ($11.99)
If you can still find these, GET EM'! I can't rave about these enough. These are so bomb. Better than what mainstream brands (ahem, Rimmel, Maybelline, L'Oreal, etc) could come up with. The range is matte, and the lasts so much longer than most lippies made available at Priceline. So much more affordable as well!

❽ MAX FACTOR Miracle Touch Liquid Illusion Foundation ($36.95)
Use this with a damp beauty blender and I promise you... you cannot find medium-full coverage that looks anymore natural than this. I promise!

❾ RIMMEL LONDON Wake Me Up Foundation ($19.95)
Another really decent foundation. Decent lasting power, medium coverage and extremely natural finish!

TIPS

Most make-up brands include accessories and tools in their range, so these are included in the sale as well. Therefore, don't forget to snag:

Sharpeners -- Maybelline, Australis, Face Of Australia
Make-up removers -- Maybelline, Australis, Face Of Australia
Nail Polish removers -- Maybelline, Australis, Face Of Australia
Nail Lacquers -- essie, Sally Hansen, OPI
Lip Balms -- Maybelline

I wanted to post about products that I'd suggest you to skip as well... but.... no time! Forgive me senorita.

Hope y'all have a blast shopping the 40% sale tomorrow!

X

NEW ON COUNTER (MAR 2017): NATIO, NYX, Australis, Rimmel London, Revlon, Tom Ford, Bourjois, Sally Hansen, Jane Iredale

2017-03-05T21:10:00.000+11:00

Third month into the new year (I shall remind you this every month), I hope we're all proud of what we've achieved with so far.

But even if you haven't yet achieved anything, don't stress it. Life is short. Just have fun while you can!

Quick peek of all the fun (and not very fun) I've been gettin' down to this month:

① Hiked to Kelly's Fall -- Tough hike, but well worth it. Highly recommend it, hehe.

② VTINES -- Valentines this year was a hit. Lunch date, aquarium and then dinner. I woo'd him with my card. It listed "6 reasons why you should be my Valentine (or ask me to be yours)". One of the reasons was: Because I'm a 9/10 and you're a 1/10. Therefore, together, we'd make a 10/10!

Call me a love guru. #howtopickupguys

③ Roamed around Spice Alley with bae. It was like Sydney's secret food market! How were we never informed?!

④ Received this doggo plush for Valentines (plz don't laugh, there was actually a really cute reason for it), but who knew that a week later, I would've got a REAL dog?!?!?! Can't wait to show him to you!

❶ NATIO Double-Ended Contour Brush ($17.95)
I always say.... "if you wanna be laid forever, be a double-ended make-up brush"... lmao. The struggles to store these..

❷ NATIO Double-Ended Eyeshadow Brush ($13.95)

❸ NATIO Face & Eye Palettes ($19.95/2 palettes)
These palettes are limited edition. Furthermore, 'Glow' is supposed to help with warming up your complexion whereas 'Illuminate' is supposed to brighten.

❹ NATIO Limited Edition Lip Colours ($14.95/2 shades)
New shades. TWO new shades... Limited Edition.

❺ BOURJOIS Brow Duo Sculpt ($20/3 shades)
A dual-ended brow pencil. Yeap, you've guessed it! One end for highlighting, the other to fill in the brows.

❻ BOURJOIS Palette Les Nudes ($28)
Eyeshadow palette with 8 different nude shades (actually not sure how 'purple' made it as a 'nude shade'). Has a 'melting cream powder formula'.

❼ BOURJOIS Volume Reveal ($23)
Offers volume.

❽ NYX Beauty School Dropout 101 Palettes ($12)
Limited edition palettes featuring 6 shades each. Available in 'Smokey' and 'Nude'.

❾ ESSANO Micellar Soothing Sensitive Wipes ($8.99/20pk)
In simple terms: it is what it is.

❿ RIMMEL LONDON Scandaleyes Bold Liquid Liner ($13.95)
Intense, long-lasting and waterproof. Formulated with rich black pigments, but apparently also has a glossy finish. I don't know anyone ever who wants their liner to be glossy. Do you?

⓫ RIMMEL LONDON Brow This Way with Argan Oil ($12.95/4 shades)
Their glam'd up Brow This Way, but with argan oil to condition and soften yo brows.

⓬ SALLY HANSEN Color Therapy Nail Products

Nail & Cuticle Oil ($16.95)
Nail Polish ($16.95/14 shades)
Top Coat ($16.95)

⓭ REVLON Ultra HD Gel Lipcolours ($24.95/15 shades)
Ultra-hydrating gel formulated lip colours.

⓮ JANE IREDALE Mystikol Powdered Eyeliner ($50/4 shades)
A smooth, creamy, blendable, buildable, richly pigmented and long-wearing eyeliner. Includes a brush at the top, great for when you're on-the-go.

⓯ TOM FORD Shade and Illuminate Cheeks ($125/2 combinations)
A blush duo of highlighting and shading creams.

⓰ TOM FORD Shade and Illuminate Lips ($90/6 combinations)
A lip duo with a light and dark shade which can be used to create an ombre effect.

⓱ AUSTRALIS Velourlips Metallic Lipcolours ($10.49/4 NEW shades)
I'm sure you've heard lots about these! Reminds me a lot of a few Colourpop metallic shades that my sister owns!

⓲ AUSTRALIS Liquid Strobe Illuminating Drops ($19.95/2 shades)
Basically, illuminating drops to be added to your foundation or as a liquid highlighter.

So many great products, so little money. Ahhh...

Hope you've found the post helpful. Gotta jet!

Speak soon!!

X

NEW ON COUNTER (FEB 2017): L'Oreal, Rimmel London, Maybelline, Glasshouse Fragrances, PONi, ULTA3

2017-02-03T20:24:00.000+11:00

Aaaaaaaaand that's another month done and dusted for the year of 2017, lmao.

What have we all accomplished so far?

For me? A big, fat............ N-O-T-H-I-N-G!

Well, a few snaps from my IG to keep y'all updated with what's been going on:

❶ Pigging away on these @wearenutie donuts at the Lunar Markets in Pyrmont, Sydney! Yum!
❷ Quick #FOTD with my favourite Chi Chi lippy in 'Social Climber'.
❸ Collected some cute Disney shit from Daiso, yippee!

❹ Tried maybe a bit too hard to become a Golden Gaytime model... What do you say?
❺ One of the biggest disappointment in my food life.
❻ Wishing upon a lucky red tree (CNY seaason) that I won't get too tubby from the night market I was at... ytb.

L'OREAL PARIS Color Riche Le Vernis a L'Huile ($9.95/20 shades)
Actually quite affordable, considering that the packaging looks pretty luxe. Nourishing formula, but the wow factor is.............. wait for it........................ the brush has over 400 bristles! #dahell #datnametho

L'OREAL PARIS Colour Riche Les Ombres Eyeshadow Quad ($23.95/8 palettes)
Rich pigment, soft texture with an intense finish. Creamy, silk and smooth in texture, and lasts up to 12 hours.

L'OREAL PARIS Infallible Sexy Balm ($14.95/12 shades)
A gel balm that moisturises the lips with a pop of colour. Expect to range to feature both sheer and bold colours.

L'OREAL PARIS Infallible Total Cover Foundations ($29.95/6 shades)
Offers 24 hours full coverage for the face and body. Can be used to hide surgical scars, tattoos, veins, birthmarks and stretchmarks with a cakey feel. VERY KEEN to try this. A tad expensive, but reminds me a lot of Dermablend.

L'OREAL PARIS Infallible Total Cover Concealer Palette ($29.95/1 palette)
There's only one palette, which contains 5 shades as shown. Same same as the foundation above.

L'OREAL PARIS True Match High-Light Illuminating Powder ($19.95/3 trios)
A highlighting trio.

GLASSHOUSE FRAGRANCES The Hamptons Teak & Petitgrain Triple Scented Candle ($42.95)
Features notes of teak, iris and petitgrain. Don't ask me what those are, idek.

LUSH Valentine's Day Collection (limited edition)
Quick run-down:

Left to right, top to bottom:

Lover Lamp ($7.95) // bath bomb
Two Hearts Bathing Bar ($9.95) // soap
Unicorn Horn ($8.95) // bubble bar
Cupid Bath Bomb ($6.95) // bath bomb
The Kiss Lip Scrub ($9.95) // lip scrub
Ladybird Bubble Bar ($8.95) // bubble bar
Prince Charming ($19.95/250g) // shower cream
Lovestruck Bubble Bar ($8.95) // bubble bar
Over and Over Bath Bomb ($8.95) // bath bomb

MAYBELLINE Brick Bronzer ($21.95)
A bronzer of shimmering bricks for highlighting, along with a matte bronzer.

MAYBELLINE Brow Precise Micro Pencil ($12.95/3 shades)
Has an ultra-fine tip, allows for micro-precision.

MAYBELLINE Colossal Big Show Mascara ($19.95)
Provides volume... lmao. So over mascaras. Every mascara description is pretty much the same... ZZzzzzzzzzz. #skip

MAYBELLINE Dream Cushion Foundation ($26.95/6 shades)
A cushion foundation that combines the benefits of a liquid foundation in the convenience of a compact. Buildable, medium coverage with a dewy finish.

MAYBELLINE Lip Studio Color Jolt Intense Lip Paint ($14.95/8 shades)
Interesting!!!! A pigmented lip paint. I wonder if it dries matte or glossy though? #KEEN

MAYBELLINE Master Contour V-Face Duo Stick ($19.95/2 shades)
A dual-ended cream contour and highlighting stick. Matte and blendable.

MAYBELLINE Color Sensational Loaded Bolds ($17.95/10 shades)
New month, new lippy collection. Hey, hey, hey!

MAYBELLINE Drama The Nudes Liner ($11/3 shades)
Long-lasting, pigmented and easy-to-use eyeliners. Only available in 3 shades as they are supposed to suit all skin tones. The packaging is sooo pretty, won't lie.

MAYBELLINE Master Precise Skinny Eyeliner ($13.50)
Waterproof gel eyeliner pencils.

MAYBELLINE Master Strobing Stick Illuminating Highlighter ($15.95)
Looks like an addition to their Blush Sticks, but for strobing, obviously.

MAYBELLINE Super Stay 24H Primer ($15.95)
I THINK this has previously been done? Pretty they had a primer for their 24HR Super Stay range before...

MAYBELLINE The Rock Nudes Palette ($25.95)
Cool-toned neutrals eyeshadow palette.

PONi Cosmetics Zebra Brow Gel ($26)
A clear, water-resistant formulated brow gel. Won't lie... $26 for a clear brow gel, #dam.

RIMMEL LONDON The Only 1 Matte Lipsticks ($15.95/9 shades)
I'm sure you've heard SO much about these! Unfortunately, I missed out on the PR releases

ULTA3 #LOVEYOURSELFIE HD Blur Foundation ($11.95/4 shades)
Promises to blur the appearance of imperfections and fine lines to deliver a flawless, undetectable high coverage.

What's the pick for you?

My top picks would have to be ALL lip products featured in this post by Maybelline and Rimmel London. Especially the Lip Paints and The Only 1 Matte Lipsticks! I think they're gorgz, but whether I'll be getting them or not... is a different story, lol.

What are YOUR picks?

Let me know in the comments below!

X

HAUL: Priceline 40% OFF Skincare

2017-01-25T13:48:00.000+11:00

If you did not know... YES! Priceline is currently having a 40% off sale on their skincare products! Covers suncare and tanning too, I believe.

I usually skip these sales, but I've decided to go ahead and restock some of my skincare necessities this time around.

Let's have a look at some of my necessities:

FORMULA 10.0.6 Overnight Spot Minimizing Patches ($4.19 on sale)

These make really good overnight pimple patches -- comes in round, clear stickers. Whenever I get a spot or two, that needs to be taken care of swiftly, these do it for me. Stick them onto the pimples for a consecutive 2-3 nights and ta-daah! Pus heads won't even think about growing.

BIORE Deep Cleansing Pore Strips 14pk ($6.60 on sale)

Figured that the 14pk was more worth in value, so grabbed 3 boxes. Two for myself, and the other for my friend. Not much to say about these. Just decent blackhead removal strips. Have always used this and will probably stick to this forever.

OK. So I've only heard of NIP+FAB recently, when my sister came home with their Dragon Blood Fix Hyaluronic Shot that didn't really work for her. She passed it to me and...

Let me just say....

This stuff is AH-MAZING!

For my drier skin, it works as an intense hydration boost for my skin. I use it as directed, mixing 2 drops of it with my Philosophy moisturiser. My skin goes from desert-dry to feeling immensely hydrated, soft and supple.

I never usually bake my foundation as the powder usually clings onto my dry patches, but having this product now, I can start to include baking into my foundation routine. I'm actually quite happy with how well this worked for my skin so far! BIG THUMBS UP!!

Anyways, story of my life... lol. I haven't restocked that yet, but I will, eventually.

On a side note, I've also decided to give their Kale Fix Moisturiser ($29.99 on sale) a go.

I do enjoy using my Philosophy moisturiser, but I'm hoping that NIP+FAB won't disappoint me with their moisturiser. If by any chance that this moisturiser becomes my HG, I could always snag it on sale at Priceline too! #beautybudgetqueen

That's all for my Priceline haul. Don't think I'll be getting anything else as I've still got soooo many masks, body creams and body lotions to finish at home.

OH!

I was also supposed to stock up on my LA ROCHE-POSAY Anthelios Nutritive Oil 50SPF ($22.20 on sale), a sunscreen oil, but I think my sister's taking care of that for us, so... yay!

What's YOUR Priceline haul like?

Have you ever tried NIP+FAB products?

SWATCHES + IMPRESSIONS: Maybelline VIVID Matte Liquid Lip Colours

2017-01-12T11:47:00.000+11:00

Took me such a long time to get to, but now we here.

I've received the entire shade range of these Maybelline Vivid Matte Liquid Lip Colours from one of
Maybelline's Blogger Event yonkssss ago.

note: Clumsy me, misplaced the 3 other shades so I can only show you the 5 I have on me!

I remember, when we saw these lip colours, we were ALL so excited. I remember most of us having high hopes that they'll make affordable yet quality matte lip colours like many other brands, such as Colourpop, The Balm, Too Faced and so on.

Sadly, "matte" is the last thing that comes to mind when I think of these products.

(L-R) Electric Pink, Orange Shot, Fuchsia Ecstasy, Berry Boost, Possessed Plum

The formula is very much like a highly-pigmented lip gloss. It sits on top and stays glossy for a good 3-4 hours. Consistency is thin and velvety on the lips. Can glide around sometimes, so therefore, prone to bleeding, smearing and transferring.

With the formula it has, I find that the applicator doesn't really help nor offer a precise application.. It's unusually long and flat.

(L-R) Electric Pink, Orange Shot, Fuchsia Ecstasy, Berry Boost, Possessed Plum

Won't lie, the shade range is great though. Covers wearable cool-toned and warm-toned shades, although there are only 8 different shades. However in saying so, I think all colours are pretty average. There's not really a stand-out colour for me.

SWATCHES

ELECTRIC PINK: A bit more cool-toned on me, but still wearable.

ORANGE SHOT: Listed as orange, but on me and to me, looks more like a bright fire-engine red. Orange-toned, yes.

BERRY BOOST: A pretty and wearable, deeper pink.

FUCHSIA ECSTASY: Easily confused with 'Berry Boost', but diz is warmer.

POSSESSED PLUM: Not too dark, surprisingly. Very wearable! Would be good for those who wants to give dark lippies a first-time go.

All in all, if these products were really matte as marketed.. they'd go OFF! But for what it is... not really a hit for me. (ᗒᗣᗕ)՞

Have you tried this range by Maybelline?

Do you prefer them as is, or would you change the product's formula?

Let me know! (⌒_⌒;)

While we're on topic, don't forget to enter my INSTAGRAM GIVEAWAY for a chance to win the entire shade collection of these lippies!

Link is here >

INSTAGRAM GIVEAWAY: Maybelline Vivid Matte Liquid Lippies!

2017-01-09T21:49:00.002+11:00

Quick announcement!

I'm currently hosting an Instagram giveaway for these Maybelline Vivid Matte Liquid Lacquers!

As seen, all you gotta do is like the photo and tag a friend for a chance to win!

Link to giveaway >

As easy as A-B-C!

Hoping to see you there,

X

NEW ON COUNTER (JAN 2017): Maybelline, Australis, Bourjois, MUD, Mavala, Real Technique

2017-01-05T16:44:00.001+11:00

Won't lie. Started the title to this post as "2016". Ehhh, and I told myself I won't be one of those forgetful people!

Had suchhhhhhh a lovely New Years Eve. A few snaps [from Project Zero] to prove it:

2016 was such a bad year, but at the same time, such a great year. It was a year of... you know, just realising stuff (Kylie Jenner, 2016).

It's hilarious because we all thought, "man, what a joke!" when Kylie included it as part of her New Years resolution.. little do we know... it's true. LMAO. Or at least, it's very applicable for me!

2016 was a year of ups and downs -- it started with so many downs, but ended on such a banging note. So much that I couldn't wait to see what 2017 has in store for me!

I hope you've all had the best, banging start to the year of 2017! And that 2017 will be a more successful and happier year for every single one of YOU!

MUD Make Up

High Definition Waaterproof Mascara ($5)
Brow Shaping Powder ($6)

Lipsticks ($3/4 shades)
Velvet Matte Lipsticks ($5)
Full Colour Lip Lacquer ($6)

Face Defining Contour & Highlighting Palette ($10)
Colour Correcting Palette ($8)
Make-Up Blender ($8)

Not sure how many shades some of these products are available in, but lookin' at chuuu beauty blender!

MAYBELLINE Brow Precise Micro Pencil ($13.95/3 shades)

A brow pencil with an 'ultra-fine' tip and a grooming brush on one end. Designed for precision and blending.

MAYBELLINE Lash Sensational Luscious Full Fan Effect Mascara ($21.95)

A nourishing mascara that provides lashes with a 'full-fan effect', offering fuller and more defined lashes.

BOURJOIS Twist Up The Volume Black Balm Mascara ($23)

I love it when beauty brands slip in words into their product to mislead consumers, lmao... "balm". OK M8. Anyways, this mascara offers length, definition and volume. Ultra-black, with a 'two-in-one' brush.

BOURJOIS Sculpt Light Strobing Highlighter ($25)

A light, gel highlighter that illuminates and visually sculpts the face. Pearly finish, I believe.

BOURJOIS Delice de Poudre Duo ($24)

Eep. Can't wait to film my YouTube video for this post and f"k up on the pronunciation for this one, yay! Basically, a bronzing and highlighter duo. Yup.

BOURJOIS Delice de Poudre Bronzing Powder ($24)

A chocolate-scented bronzer that offers a radiant, non-shiny glow. Feels like I've seen this before. They must release this every year, yes?

AUSTRALIS Blend Friends Beauty Blender Trio ($14.95)

I've started using beauty blenders lately, and it is the most amazing thing I have ever added to alter my foundation routineeeeee. Saw these at Priceline yesterday, couldn't help but squeal at how the cute packaging was. Hope they won't disappoint! Limited edition.

REAL TECHNIQUES Brow Set ($10.01)
A set of tools to clean, fill, define and shape the brows. Expect to find: angled tweezers, detailing tweezers, a slanted brow spoolie, a slanted arch definer and a slanted brow brush. Comes with a tool carrier.

MAVALA SWITZERLAND BB Cream ($39.95/6 shades)
Must be a new brand. Surprisingly, pretty accessible if you're in Sydney. Have a look at their store locator. This BB cream is described to be light, with a non-greasy texture. Suitable for all skin types.

MAVALA SWITZERLAND I Love Mini Color's ($8.50/6 shades)
Described as a nail collection that's ideal for the upcoming Valentine's Day, and.. Mother's Day? Hmm. Mother Day's is in Maaaaaay! Way too early for that!

On another note, I've been scouting Face Of Australia lately. Couldn't find them on Beauty Directory anymore... and their stands at Big W hasn't been taken care of very well. Products are getting old and there seems to be no new releases.. Anyone know if they're going to be discontinued?

Don't take my words for it! Just a thought aloud...

However, time to stock up their [famous] translucent powder for future baking-purposes!

X

VLOG: Christmas Gifting 2016

2016-12-24T00:14:00.000+11:00

Been MIA again! Definitely gotta add that to my New Years resolution.... so I could feel more guilty about procrastinating, lmao.

Just wanted to quickly drop my latest YouTube video's link here:

A quick snippet of what I've purchased for friends and family for Christmas. Some quick last minute tips and also, tips for large-group gifting!

Hope you like it!

If I don't hit back before Christmas... Hope you all have a lovely and safe Christmas!

Please be safe.

X

NEW ON COUNTER (DEC 2016): Australis, Akin, NYX, Palmer's

2016-12-02T00:12:00.003+11:00

I've been out and about this month. As soon as the 4th of November hit (marks the day of my last assessment for the semester), my mum barely saw me at home..

Besides work, I've been out exploring festivals, clubs and many eateries!

A SLICE OF LIFE

Instagram vs reality (IKEA)

Chillin' at Bondi and passing Stanwell Tops

Getting my #trameatsfatfat feed @ Goodtime Burgers, Left Of Field, Vine & Grind and PappaRich
(coz I don't discriminate)

Still waiting for someone to swipe-right me.. （。-＿-。）

❶ AUSTRALIS BBH Palette ($16.95)

Stands for Blush, Bronze and Highlight. Contains 6 shades as shown, launched last month (woops!).

❷ AUSTRALIS Fake Eye-D Eyeshadow Palette ($24.95)

Also launched last month, a palette with 15 eyeshadows. Mix of mattes and shimmers.

❸ AUSTRALIS Queen C Cream & Powder Contouring & Highlighting Kit ($19.95)

I LOVE the play on names for these new babies! Fun! This kit contains a range of cream and powder shades for contouring and highlighting. Been on counters since last month as well.

❹ A'KIN Hydrating Antioxidant Day Cream ($39.95/50mL)

I've been getting into the higher-end skincare brands recently. Never felt the need for it, but I've been snatching up so many sale opportunities that I think it's safe to say that I'd much prefer higher-end brands when it comes down to skincare.. especially for moisturisers! Thought I'd feature this one, which is formulated with organic cocunut water and green tea!

❺ NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream Kit ($79/36 shades)

If this was available a few years back, the 18-year-old me would've broke the piggybank and go straight for this kit with 36-minis, no doubt. I still really like the look of this, but I'm not a fan of the formula. Not creamy enough, and slips around too much on the lips.

If you fancy the formula, then mate, you're in!

(lmao, felt like that was the most Australian thing I've ever said... yes/no?)

❻ PALMER'S Flipbalm ($5.99/3 flavours)

Not sure if anyone has seen these around.. Flipbalms! Haha. Like an EOS lip balm, but flippable. Available in three flavours: Juicy Watermelon, Creamy Coconut and Ripe Mango.

And that wraps up the last #NOC post of this year. Pretty bland this month.

You'd think there'll be products cluttering hoping to debut for Christmas, but Christmas listings actually launched some time ago. Besides, I absolutely dislike Christmas listings!!

There are so many gift packs containing products that are already made available. Not enough new, innovative products, ya feel?

Definitely will hunt for Palmer's Flipbalms during my next visit to Priceline.

Other products? Meh, not so much.

I'm off to Jervis Bay for a few days tomorrow, and then a week later, off on a cruise (not sure where I'm going) until the 19th!

Catch you all soon.

LIPPY LOVE: Chi Chi Matte Lipstick in Social Climber

2016-11-16T12:00:00.000+11:00

Celebrate my comeback with a lippy-post, shall we?

Since I've last updated (God knows when, it's been waaay too long ago), I've been going through phases of so many different lip colours!

Early June, I loved dark lippies. Then I've moved to reds. I think earlier in the year, at one point, I was obsessed with oranges and corals as well. I really can't remember!

However, there are those days when I feel.... blue. Umm... no. I don't mean I want sport blue lippies, lmao. What I really mean is, my mind tells me something along the lines of:

Hmm, man. What lippy colour should I wear today? Something that's not too bold nor bright, but will still brighten up my face.

Then a few moments later...

A-HA! Where's that Chi Chi lipstick?!?!!?

And yup, it's Chi Chi's Matte Lipstick in Social Climber ($18.95).

This pink, is the perfect pink for me. It's a pretty, warm-toned pink. It's my go-to for when I want some colour to brighten my face up, but doesn't give off the brighter and bolder vibes.

It's almost like a my-lips-but-better pink, but with a slight oomph!

The formula is amazing. I'm extremely impressed with how long-lasting it is on my lips -- even after drinks and most foods.

Although the shade is there, I feel like the colour does dull-out after a few hours though.. so touch-up is recommended!

The shade shows up pretty true-to-colour here!

Otherwise, it's a perfect pink shade with a pretty darn good formula. Worth every penny! And yes, as you could see in the photos, mine's almost out... Needs to restock soon.

When was the last time YOU've finished a lip-colour product?

What was it?

Can't remember the last time I've finished a lipstick.. Probably a few years back? Haha. Don't think I've ever shown a lippy so much loyalty!

Disclaimer: Product was purchased by me.

EXPERIENCE: Brows Feathering

2016-11-13T22:05:00.002+11:00

I've recently got tatted up, yes!

Two tramp stamps on ma face, because one is not enough.

I've been wanting to get this done for a while now, but kept putting it off. I wasn't sure if I wanted a tattoo stuck on my face forever.

Thoughts that ran through my head:

What if they aren't even?
What if the one day, browless becomes the new trend?
What if I wake up one day and wanted more angular brows? Heck, what if I feel like Nike-shaped brows?

I won't get to shape my brows differently if I get them feathered!

But yeah, I decided to yolo and get them done anyways.

BACK STORY

My mum is the Guinea piglet. She had hers done in Vietnam and they look quite nice and natural, unlike those Sharpie-inspired brows that I've seen from most tattoo jobs... Not a fan.

So her brow tattooist came over to Sydney. My mum quickly urged me to get my brows done since my natural brows are very uneven. One side long, one side short, one side higher and one side was lower.

'Very uneven' is an understatement.

BEFORE: Thick brows, no shape, uneven (one had a tail, one was straight).. *squeals*

Adding to that, I am a shit brow-er. Unlike most girls nowadays, with mad brow-drawing skills... Fade in the front, with the perfect arch and tail... My drawn brows usually looked something like this...

I kid you not!

I told Mama, "yeah I'll get it done. Book me in". Then I cancelled. Then this convo repeated a few times, until I've finally gathered my guts and went ahead with the procedure. "My brows are already so bad, can't get any worse" I thought to myself.

THE SHAPING

We spent 45 minutes drawing the shape. I made sure to get good looks of it. The tattooist drew for me two different brows style on both sides. One side was a Korean-style brow shape, and the other side, she called it "Thai-style".

Korean-style: A bit on the thicker side, very straight, almost no arch. Very uzzlang-esque.

Thai-style: Pretty much your average brow shape. Visible arch and thinner.

I went with the Thai-style, with little arch. Of course, I could've asked for a higher arch, but I hate that look on me. Makes me look like a grumpy betch. And my brow hairs don't really allow it. My brows are naturally quite straight.

I also liked that the Thai-style was thinner, as I could go ahead and alter its shape and thickness if I wanted to, later.

THE PROCEDURE
Felt like ant bites on your brows. My tattooist gave me breaks whenever it hurted too much, but otherwise, it was nothing unbearable. No nappies were used during the procedure.

This is coming from someone who can't really tolerate pain too, by the way... So....don't be afraid guys! No pain, no gain ya know.

P.S. I've chosen black as my colour. You could go ahead and do tones of browns, but I thought black would be more suitable for my natural hair colour, and would suit all shades of hair colour in case I wanted to go redhead or blonde in the future!

Yes, I've got everything figured out. I wish I was this thoughtful for everything else in my life.

THE AFTERMATH
I had this done on my very first day back to uni at 9AM. Uni started at 1. My brows were slightly swollen, but calmed down in time for uni.

They were DARK. Not Sharpie-like, but maybe half its intensity. I had to pile on a full face of makeup and play up my eyes so my brows would balance out and look "normal".

I was told not to draw over it, however, having foundation over it was OK. I wouldn't recommend foundation over your brows though, if you DO get this done. It made my brows look blue, lol. Just play up your eyes and glam up. Everything will look fine. I also found wearing my glasses helped to take away the attention from my dark brows.

Brows now (slightly darkened with brow pencil)

My brows took a week to peel.

It faded to a dark grey, with very slight blue undertones. Not too noticeable, I don't mind it. I usually go over the top with a dab of brown to fix its undertone and darken it a bit. Eventually that blue tinge faded away, so now, it's a medium grey.

>> You'd say, "What's the point of getting a brow tattoo if you're going to have to draw them anyways?".

>> I'd say, "I just want them shaped so I don't have to shape them every morning. Will also be a breeze for me when it comes down to plucking and trimming. They still look good without any brow products on top. Anymore effort is just a bonus!".

CONCLUSION
So yes, I love my tramp stamps. Nowadays, I spend roughly 20 minutes on my face for uni. So quickkkk. Costs of feathering can range from $300-400. Mine was home-job, so it only costed me $150.

TIPS & ADVICES
I'd highly recommend these feather tattoos if you're a shit brow-doer. However, please pick a good salon, or tattooist.

PLEASE bring 1-2 people with sharp eyes for details to go along with you when you get this done, so they can comment on the trial shape. Whether it's even and is of a good size for your facial frame and size. I brought my mum and sister along. Probably best to not bring your boyfriend or brother ay.

Don't kill me boyz.

A few more snaps of what my brows look like nowadays:

Hope you've found this post helpful!!!

Feel free to email me, or message me on my social platforms if you have any questions!
I am, in no ways, a professional, but could still give you some advices (I'll try).

X

NEW ON COUNTER (Nov 2016): Australis, Designer Brand, Marc Jacobs, Nutrimetics, Eye of Horus

2016-11-08T15:00:00.002+11:00

Guess who's finally off? Guess who's practicum block is over? Guess who's assessments are finally OVER?

GUESS. WHO?

M E !

Woooooooooooooooo. Let's celebrate with a quickie (quick launch post, I mean)!

Let's go! #ytb

EYE OF HORUS Bio Lash Lift Mascara ($38)

First time featuring this brand. Their new mascara is designed to not only add length and volume, but also nourishment to the lashes whilst promoting growth! 100% vegan and 98% organic, according to data and statistics.... lmao, jk. According to the brand, of course!

AUSTRALIS Match Maker Shade Adjusting Drops ($19.95/2 shades)

Ahh, launched after the well-loved Shade Adjusting Drops by The Body Shop... these drops are supposed to perfect your foundation colour by matching the shade to your skintone. Handy for transitioning between winter and summer seasons, methinks.

MARC JACOBS Daisy Shine Edition ($120/100mL)

O H M Y G O D ! New packaging from Marc Jacobs! Probably haven't mentioned this yet, but I've been such a big MARCS fan since the beginning of last year. Still am, and probably will always be. Love their scents. Love their packaging! And everything!

Well, now you can get the classic Daisy scent in three metallic-hued bottles: red, gold and pink. I'm pretty sure the scent remains the same with notes of wild strawberry, violet, jasmine petals, gardenia, musk, vanilla and white woods.

Aw maaaaan, drools~

NUTRIMETICS Professional Smokey Eyeshadow Palette ($65)

All I have to say is....... another day, another palette.

DESIGNER BRANDS Matte Lipstick ($9.99/6 shades)

Limited edition lipsticks with a matte finish. Long-wearing formula, not sure how long these will stay on shelves for. They have reds, plums, corals, pinks -- a wide range of shades. Go get emmmmm (and let me know how they go, hehe).

DESIGN BRANDS Spray & Set Makeup Setting Spray ($9.99)

Apparently, this was launched two months ago, but thought I'd give it a feature since the hot summer temp is just right around the corner for us Aussies. Might need it.

Yup. That's all! So fewer products this month. On the brighter note, that also means we all get to save. Yay!

The most festive season of the year is just around the corner (Christmas)... calls for some solid financial planning skills, y'know?

On financial planning, here's a fun meme I'd like to share:

HAHA.

Have a lovely week everyone!

NEW ON COUNTER (SEP/OCT 2016): Benefit, Rimmel London, Bourjois, Bioderma, Revlon, Clinique & More!

2016-10-06T01:42:00.000+11:00

Yoyoyoyoyo, sup everybody. Yo girl back with the New On Counter post. Oiiiiiiiiii.

As usual, couldn't handle life last month, so I skipped September's launches.

Didn't think September would have so many launches that'll roll over to this month's post, but... Apparently not so!

So, expect this to be a looooooooooooooooOooooooong post. Yay!

❶ ELIZABETH ARDEN Beautiful Color Bold Illuminating Liquid Highlighter ($45)
A limited-edition liquid highlighter with a golden hue. Has a soft gel texture that'll blend seamlessly for a healthy glow.

❷ BENEFIT B.Right Firm It Up! Eye Serum ($65)

Described to be an eye serum that'll help with firming, tightening and brightening! Weightless formula, instant effect.

❸ BENEFIT Brow Kits ($59)

Brow kits designed to shape and define the brows. Available in Bigger & Bolder, Defined & Refined, Soft & Natural. Each kit contains different products! Listed below the following images:

❹ BIODERMA Sensibio AR BB Cream ($43.99)

Not sure how many shades they have in this range, but offers medium coverage. Covers and prevents redness. SPF30.

❺ BIODERMA Sensibio Milk ($32.99)

A no-rinse cleansing milk that will gently cleanse sensitive skin and remove make-up. Also softens and soothes the skin.

❻ BIODERMA Sensibio Toner ($32.99)
Formulated for sensitive skin. Soothes, tones, moisturises and refreshes the skin.

❼ BOURJOIS Volume Glamour Effet Push Up Black Serum Mascara ($23)
Delivers softer lashes with continued use. Glides on smoothly, defines the lashes without clumps, volumes and intensely black.

❽ BURT'S BEES !00% Natural Facial Cleansing Oil ($34.95)
Think I've seen this in stores! Really dig the packaging (but maybe that's because I love everything that's yellow, hehe). Burt's Bees describes this as a facial cleanser that gently dissolve dirt, impurities and make-up without stripping the skin's protective barriers. "100% natural", they say.

❾ OPI Retro Summer Nail Collection ($19.95/6 shades)
A new name collection for the upcoming Spring/Summer!

❿ PONi COSMETICS Brow Kit ($69)
As mentioned in my previous post, PONi, is an Australia brand. Available at selected salons, I believe. Anyways, this brow kit contains a brow powder, setting wax, their POP! 3-in-1 Brow Highlighter/Concealer, dual-ended Pro Brow Brush and a mirror. $69 is a hefty price-tag though, eep.

⓫ REVLON Colorstay Not Just Nudes Shadow Palette ($29.95/2 palettes)
Another day, another nude palette on the market. Who's still surprised? lmao. Available in Passionate Nudes and Romantic Nudes, each palette features 10 neutral shades in both matte and pearl finishes. Long-lasting, has a silky texture, blends easily, crease and smudge proof.

⓬ REVLON Nail Enamels ($13.95/8 shades)
BAM! Eight new shades to their nail collection. The usual claims, meh.

⓭ RIMMEL LONDON Lasting Finish Lipstick by Kate ($13.95/6 shades)
Kate Moss' lippy collection, featuring her favourite reds and nudes. Lasts up to 8 colours, creamy, smooth and comfortable to wear. #kindakeen

⓮ RIMMEL LONDON Super Gel Nail Polish by Kate ($9.95/3 shades)
Aaaaaaaaaand, a nail collection inspired by Kate's favourite reds and nudes.

⓯ BOBBI BROWN Long-Wear Liquid Liner ($46/5 shades)
A liquid eyeliner with a wearable chrome finish. Contains a blend of pearls, so expect a shimmery finish! Sweat and humidity-resistant.

⓰ CLINIQUE Superbalanced Silk Makeup SPF15 ($50)
Not sure how many shades, but this is listed as a "skin-balancing" foundation. Supposedly suitable for all three skin types: dry, combination and oily. Provides medium-buildable coverage.

⓱ NATIO Natural Shades Eyeshadow Palette ($19.95/2 palettes)
Like I said, another day, another nude palette, lmao. Second neutral palette for this month! Available in 'Rosebud' (plums, pinks and copper hues) and 'Golden' (nudes, coppers, mocha tones).

A total for 19 products this month, nice. That's excluding quite a few other products that I've skipped too! I think it would've totaled to around 40 if I included every single cosmetic product amongst all brands that I usually feature! Skipped so many Bobbi Brown and Clinique products, sorryyyy.

However, besides all them... Thought I'd share with you this candle collection by Natio (on counter 17 October):

Poached Pear & Cinnamon, Quince & Rhubarb Scented Candles ($26.95)

Rose & Mandarin, Jasmine & Vanilla, Coconut & Lemongrass Scented Candles ($26.95)

Once upon a time, I LOVED collecting candles. Used to light them up a lot, but quickly grew out of it. Should get back into it again. Look how cute those jarred candles areeeeee.

ALSO, on my wishlist, this limited edition Halloween scent by Glasshouse Fragrances..

Limited Edition Pumpkin Pie Triple Scented Candle ($42.95)

Been keen to try their candles (heard they are amazing!), but always so poor.... lmao. Meep.

What ya lookin' at, good lookin'?

Let me know! It's 1.30am as I'm publishing this... Zzzzzzzz, goodnight fellas. Also, gonna be hosting a giveaway on my Instagram soon, in a few days! Would love you for to join!

As for now...

NEW ON COUNTER (AUGUST 2016): Revlon, Rimmel London, Covergirl, Max Factor, Carmex, Bobbi Brown, Clinique, PONi, Givenchy

2016-08-03T18:42:00.001+10:00

Wassup strangerssssssss. Jokes.

I know I've been inactive, but please don't forget me. Recently, my daily schedule goes something like: wake up, work/uni, gym/out, sleep, and then repeat.

Maaaaaan. I barely have time to sit by my computer to even transfer music, so I've had absolutely no time to sit down and prepare posts.

I've recently bought 20+ lipsticks by Urban Decay from my make-up dealer from the market though. So bloody keen on trying, and swatching them, but I just can't find the time! Saddddddd.

AND NO I HAVEN'T FORGOTTEN ABOUT THE PROMISED-STEVE K LIP SWATCHES POST. DON'T YOU WORRRRRRRRRY.

I have an upcoming Maths essay though, 2000 words, who's keen to help?

❶ COVERGIRL Plumpify blastPRO Mascara ($21.95)

Features a smudge-proof formula along with a "double-action" brush which helps apply product from root to tip. Absolutely no idea whether it volumises, lengthens or separates, lol. Thx Covergirl.

❷ COVERGIRL TruNaked Eyeliner Duo ($13.95/3 shades)

Dual-ended eyeliner. Blendable, creamy, intense, long-wearing and waterproof bby!

❸ CARMEX Lime Twist and Vanilla Click Sticks ($6.99)

Alright, I know this is random, but I actually really like the look of this, LMAO.

❹ MAX FACTOR Masterpiece Nude Palette ($34.95)

I've seen this palette around! Was launched last month. Features eight neutral/smoky shades. Available in two variations: Glow and Tonal.

❺ PONi Pegasus Liquid Liner ($29)

OK. I've never ever seen this brand before. This is the very first time seeing it. Initially, I thought it was a make-up line by Poni, the make-up artist from South Korea, who made her debut on YouTube! But it's not. PONi is an Australian-owned brand. Pretty new!

❻ RIMMEL LONDON Brow This Way Highlighter Pencil ($9.95)

A highlighter pencil. Yeap. Simple. Available in matte and shimmer.

❼ RIMMEL LONDON Good To Glow Highlighter ($12.95)

A liquid highlighter that offers buildable glow. Can be worn over the high-points of the face, or mixed with foundation for a dewy look. Mmmmmmmm, yeah, not really sure about mixing it with foundation ay.

❽ BOBBI BROWN Retouching Face Pencil ($46/10 shades)
Pretty much concealer pencils. Can be used to retouch shadows and dark spots, cover redness and/or highlight the face.

❾ CLINIQUE Pop Liquid Matte Lip Colour + Primer ($40/?)
No idea how many shades they have for this range. It's listed as a "hybrid" lippy, that applies as a liquid, but dries matte. Full coverage, moisturising and non-sticky. ON COUNTER SOON -- 7 August!

❿ CLINIQUE Pop Matte Matte Lip Colour + Primer ($40)
A lippy with a built-in primer. Highly pigmented, non-drying, offers a "suede-like" matte finish.

⓫ GIVENCHY BROW PRODUCTS
Another brow-based collection this month, by Givenchy. Didn't manage to blog last month, but just in case you haven't heard, Benefit released a brow-based collection just last month. A brief run through for this one though..

Eyebrow Definer ($40/1 shade), Le Rouge Vinyl ($47/16 shades), Eyebrow Pencil* ($39/3 shades)

Mister Brow Filler ($39/3 shades), Mister Brow Groom* ($39)

*Eyebrow Pencil, available exclusively to Sephora.
*Mister Brow Groom, only available in No.1 Translucent.

⓬ REVLON Eyes, Cheeks + Lips Palette ($34.95/3 palettes)
As the name states, a palette for the eyes, cheeks and lips. Features 6 ColorStay eyeshadow shades, a powder blush, two Super Lustrous lippy shades and two shades from their Super Lustrous lip gloss range. Also comes with a mini applicator and a mirror. Shades are coordinated to be universally flattering.

⓭ REVLON Super Lustrous Sheer Lipstick ($22.95/10 shades)
A new lippy range! A lite-version of their Super Lustrous lippy range, I'd assume.

⓮ SIMPLE Cleansing Facial Wipes with Aqua-Lock ($7.49)
An upgrade, or classier-version, of their original wipes. The difference: the wipes are made with a smoother, no-drag feel. The packaging features an "aqua-lock technology" which prevents the wipes from drying out. ON COUNTER SOON -- 15 August.

⓯ SIMPLE MISC SKINCARE
Also, expect these other two newbies to hit the counters soon!

Aaaaaaaaand that's a wrap for this month!

Quite a good mix of higher-end and lower-end brands for the month of August! What do ya think?

List me your favourites!

My picks: Carmex lip balms, and the two make-up remover products by Simple. Not sure why, but I'm always keen on Simple' skincare products. Perhaps it's the simplicity in their packaging and... because it's green? Haha.

Let me know what you think of these new launches!

X

SWATCHES: Stevie K Lipsticks

2016-06-27T13:52:00.000+10:00

Way overdued, this post.

I've insta'd a photo of Stevie K lipsticks ($21.95) a few weeks ago if you follow me on IG (@the_beautifool). So much love for the photo!

But what can I say? These lippies look amazing in their suited-up black packaging. Simple, but sleekkkk. I love them!

AND their box packaging... OH MY GOD. If you love colours, or anything abstract... Mmmhhhmm. Take a look at this, guys...

Not ashamed to say, the packaging made me do it. So modern, so abstract, so "teeny", but without the "bopper", if ya know what I mean.

I'm sooooooo in love with the packaging guys! What do you think?

As for the swatches, here they are!

(L-R) Sky High,The New Black, Girl Boss, Sunday Morning, Bee, Berry Squeeze

Aren't they pretty?!

After swatching these six shades, I've realised that I've left one out. I've have another shade called "King Kylie", a nude shade, silently sitting in the corner. I'll make sure to include it in my upcoming face-swatches of these lippies!

These swatched to be nice and creamy. I've worn them for my face-swatches, and found that the matte shades sat comfortably on the lips without drying. Five of the seven shades I own are matte, except for the two lighter pinks, Bee & Berry Squeezed -- these two are more creamy in finish. However, I don't think they slid around too much on the lips, so s'all good.

Don't worry about being confused by the finishes they offer though. The finishes are stated on the packaging, or if you shop on their website, they state it there too! I'd highly recommend you Google swatches of the lippies before you shop online though. Their stock photos can look a tad misleading.

Haven't worn these out yet, but my favourite pick is DEFINITELY Sunday Morning. It's such a beautiful, deep red. Here's a glimpse of what it looks like on me:

The colour, OMG. Anyone feel the same about the colour?

Anyways, I'll update ya with face-swatches soon! I'll be flying to Melbourne this weekend, so the post should be up sometime after this week!

Have a lovely week!

X

P.S. Stevie K is a new Aussie-reppin' brand, so if you're keen, do check their stockists or shop online.

Disclaimer: All products mentioned were purchased by myself. I am not affiliated with the company in any ways.

FACE OF AUSTRALIA AUTUMN ROMANCE: Kiss Me At Twilight

2016-06-06T14:18:00.000+10:00

If you're from Sydney or any NSW region that has been flooding for the past two days, I hope that you, your fam, pets and home are safe!

We've been struck with some extremely heavy rain for the past two days, the map of Australia suddenly looked like this overnight:

It's so strange that all the streets located only five to ten minutes away from me are all flooded, with some cars lookin' like they're sinking into the earth... lol. But either way, stay safe my beautifools!

On another note, Monday's my break day, so that's blogging day hey!

Thank Buddha the weather has cleared up today. There's some sun, meaning there's some light, which also means that I could capture the beauty of today's polish feature!

This shade, Kiss Me At Twilight ($4.95), is the only metallic-like shade out of the collection of six, I think! So far, I've swatched Snuggle Me, but its finish was nothing like this!

This particular shade photographs SOOOOOOOOOO well. It looks freakin' perfect on my nails -- glossy and all. I THINK it's the slight metallic finish it has. Adds such an oomph to the colour!

Of course, in saying so, it also looks great on the nails! Try it! No regretsssss.

Wish I could wear it out, but I work too often to be wearing any nail polishes. My cuticles are also starting to wear. Fingers (lol, pun) crossed that they won't get any worse, so I can still swatch many nail lacquers to share with y'all..

ヽ(￣д￣;)ノ

Disclaimer: Product was provided for review consideration only.

NEW ON COUNTER (JUNE 2016): Maybelline, Designer Brands, Bobbi Brown, Benefit, Nude

2016-06-01T12:59:00.002+10:00

Happy Hump Day!!

The 31st, yesterday, marked the last day of my assessment-season! Hooooraaaaaaaay!
I'm so freaking excited, man. Finally no more stress, only hoping that I'll pass my units so I could move onto the next [even more intense] chapter of my uni life. My Masters, that is. Eeek.

Yeah, anyways, I can now continue doing the things I did (watch movies/dramas, chill around) without the guilt and stress, lmao. Been considering GoT since everyone's on it.. but, ehhh.

❶ BENEFIT Dandelion Dew ($49)
Aaaa, I'm so late to the game for these two Benefit launches! I apologise. This is, blush in a pump, I believe. Lightweight, and offers a radiant pink glow.

❷ BENEFIT Dandelion Shy Beam ($45)
A highlighter that offers a soft, nude pink colour and a matte finish. Highlights the face without shine.... Hmmmmm?

❸ BOBBI BROWN Beach Nude Bronzing Powder ($60/2 shades)
Their latest limited edition! This range of bronzing powders are supposedly, suitable for all skin types and is lightweight. Features a mixture of red and brown colouring for a warm tint.

❹ BOBBI BROWN Beach Nude Eye Palette ($85/4 palettes)
Exxy! Quadshadow palette, available in four different sets, hey.

❺ BOBBI BROWN Long-Wear Brow Gel ($45) & Dual Ended Brow Brush ($50)
Brow Gel: A sweat-proof gel-wax formula that stays for 24 hours.
Brow Brush: Pretty self-explanatory hey, lmao.

❻ BOBBI BROWN Mini Shimmer Brick ($40)
A mini-version for the popular Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick! On new ways to enable you: a smaller version, higher hopes of finishing it. Cheaper than the OG too, may I add.

❼ NUDE BY NATURE
This month, Nude by Nature has seem to up their packaging game! All these new products of the brand looks hella sleek! Very YSL-esque to me, what do you think? Even the prices seems very high end.

Contour Fluid Trio ($39.85/set)

Contour Palette ($39.95)

Highlight Palette ($39.95)

Pointed Precision Brush ($24.95)

True Glow Hilighter Stick ($24.95)

❽ MAYBELLINE Blushed Nudes Palette ($25.95)

For every fan-girl of their NUDES palette out there, this one's for you! A blushed Nudes palette, featuring 12 rosy-based nude shades! Contains both matte and shimmer finishes.

❾ DESIGNER BRANDS Cream Contour Kit ($14.99/2 sets)

A cream-contour trio! The formula in three words: blendable, natural, dewy.

❿ DESIGNER BRANDS Luminous Perfection Cushion Foundation ($19.99/4 shade)

Ooooooo, seeeee. Another cushion foundation in the hood! This one, is said to luminous in finish and offers a medium-buildable coverage. Refills are also made available for re-purchases.

So little products for this month, hey?

I've had a skim through what's to hit counters next month!
It's going to be exciting, soo haaaaaaaaaaaaang in there! ^_^

Have a lovely Hump Day!

T x

NEW ON COUNTER (MAY 2016): Rimmel London, Natio, Bobbi Brown, MAC, Clinique, Sally Hansen

2016-05-09T11:18:00.001+10:00

Yesssuuu, we've stepped into the month of May. It's almost mid-year again, damn.

On a brighter note, it's my birthday this month! Yay! Well, not the whole entire month, but soon! I've never been so excited for my birthday before, lol. I'm just coming to appreciate that I'll be surrounded by the loves of my life this year around!

My sister and I got into a car accident two weeks ago, didn't think I could make it to my own birthday really, lol. We were driving, and in a collision, we went straight for the pole! My life flashed before my eyes. I'm still SO traumatized by the experience, I get so paranoid when someone else drives me around, but I'm glad to report that I'm physically OK!

Eh, anyways. Nothing else really new with me. Same same -- collecting D pics on my phone (by D pics, I mean dog pics btw. If you've thought of anything else, you are a naughty little girl/boy!), exploring the world of halal snack packs (yum!), and.... catching up on uni assessments!

I hope you've all been well!

RIMMEL LONDON Colour Precise Eyeliner ($13.95/3 shades)
A pigmented and long-lasting liquid eyeliner. Supposed to be quick-drying, flake-proof and easy to use for its soft, tapered felt-tip applicator.

RIMMEL LONDON Volume Colourist Mascara ($18.95)
Ummmm, okay. So... new claims for a mascara product... First time ever reading a mascara claiming to "progressively blacken bare lashes over time" for its semi-permanent lash tint complex.... Ummm? But besides that, jet-black pigmentation, volumising and offers instant "impactful lashes"... huh?

BOBBI BROWN Face & Body Bronzing Powder ($72/2 shades)
This is a limited edition product! Yes, it's for both the face AND body. Buildable coverage, as described by Bobbi Brown. No other info on this..... Thanks BB.

BOBBI BROWN Nourishing Lip Color Oil-Infused Shine ($44/16 shades)
I was a bit scared off by the name of this product, lol. The impression I had was that it's gonna be oilyyyyyy on the lips, but I read wrong. The formula combines 5 natural oils, hence the name. So do expect it to be moisturising, hydrating and condition. Says nothing about the finish, nor the lasting power.... Thanks again BB.

BOBBI BROWN Skin Nourishing Glow Foundation ($90/9 shades)
Much more detail this one, yay! It's described as a cream foundation, that helps to maintain moisturise for the upcoming winter. Emollient yet lightweight, and offers a luminous coverage. Prevents dryness. I'd assume drier skin types would make better use of this.

MAC Brows Are It Collection
Big collection, but pretty self explanatory, so brief run through only!

204 Lash Brush ($18), 208 Angled Brow Brush ($39), 219 Pencil Brush ($39), 266 Small Angle Brush ($45)

Big Brow Pencil ($32/5 shades)

Brow Duo ($42/3 shades)

Brow Set ($28)

Fluidline Brow Gel Creme ($32/3 shades)

Eye Brows ($30/3 shades)

I'm actually interested in the Eye Brows mechanical pencil. Forever trying to find a dupe for my ABH Brow Wiz.... *weeps*

SALLY HANSEN Big Kwik Dry Top Coat ($12.95)
A top coat that claims to make nail colours chip-resistant, offers high-shine and dries within seconds.

SALLY HANSEN Big Peel Off Base Coat ($12.95)
A peel off base coat, like what essence has introduced before. Extremely handy (lol, that pun?) for when you use glitter polishes! But then of course, won't be as long-lasting. Alternatively, you could also use Elmer's PVA glue ($2 at Woolworths!) as a base coat, but obviously won't be as travel-friendly.

BURBERRY Bright Glow Foundation ($86/6 shades)
I've never featured Burberry on here, but this sounded like a nice foundation! The packaging is unique, but besides that, I don't really know what this product is about, lol. It's said to offer a "radiant, lit-from-within complexion". Has SPF30+, but I have no idea what kind of coverage, or lasting power it has... sooo.....

CLINIQUE Sweet Pots - Sugar Scrub & Lip Balm ($40/5 shades)
Clinique is coming out with quite a few new skincare products this month, but I've decided to skip it. Perhaps check their Facebook page if you're keen! Otherwise, here's a lip scrub and lip balm duo that costs an arm (lool). HOWEVER, what it offers in return, is exfoliation for your lips in 5 nice shades (or scent?). Yay?

NATIO Mineral Eyeshadow Trio ($14.95/3 shades)
Eyeshadow palettes featuring three complementary shades! Available in three different sets.

NATIO Natural Radiance Foundation ($19.95/3 shades)
Anotherrrrrrr foundation! Apparently delivers seamless coverage and nourishes the skin. Infused with a whole list of things that works to energise the skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines.

LANCOME Juicy Shaker ($34/15 shades)
A lip gloss with a unique 'shake it' application that offers adjustable intensity with a satin shine. Brands have been coming out with these "cushion applicators" if you're wondering why the applicator looks funky. Looks like a fun product to use though.

Aaaaaaaaaand that's a wrap!

I also wanted to include some Face Of Australia products that I've received recently, but apparently those have been launched since March... which is odd, because I haven't seen them in stores yet!

However, I have been trialling out those products, so I'll post about them in a separate post!

Let me know which of these listed products got you interested!

I know, there are so many high end brands this month, but whaaaaaaat can I do! If you know of any other releases, please do share!

X

FACE OF AUSTRALIA AUTUMN ROMANCE: Snuggle Me

2016-04-28T12:07:00.000+10:00

Soo, I did feature a snippet of these in my previous launch post. No photos though. I am a bit late, so some of you guys may have heard of Face Of Australia's most recent nail collection, Autumn Romance ($4.95/6 shades).

Of course, being season-trendy as we all know it.. the collection features nothing but shades as dark as our beauty-holic souls, haha.

I haven't worn ANY nail polishes in a long time! I've started a job at a cafe, so wearing nail polishes isn't appropriate. I'm washing dishes all the time, and wouldn't want chipped pieces of nail polishes in anyone's food, hahaha (good job me).

I've decided to do it differently this time! Instead of swatching the entire collection in one post, I will be taking my time with these!

The very first shade I picked to feature is Snuggle Me.

My sister's first impression of the shade was that it looked "quite similar to Ursula from their previously launched [Dark Side] collection! But you can see the differences of the tones in the photos above. Snuggle Me is a warm-toned purple, whereas Ursula is clearly more cool-toned. Silly sister!

Now a few snaps of the colour on my phalanges:

What do ya think?

The application of this shade was fine, as usual. I generally don't have any problems with nail polishes by Face Of Australia, except for pastel shades that they launched a few years ago. This shade would photograph so much better with a top coat, methinks!

Bad girl, I am. I always forget top coats!

Hope you like it though!

X

Disclaimer: Product was provided for review consideration only.

NEW ON COUNTER (APRIL 2016): Rimmel London, MAC, L'Oreal Paris, Face Of Australia, Designer Brands

2016-04-06T01:45:00.002+10:00

I'm lateeeeeeee again, I'm sorry my beautiful little fools.

What have I been doing, you asked? If... anyone... wonders. At all.

Well, I've been obsessed with:

Cool Dog Group on Facebook -- I could seriously stay up all night browsing this group! So many photos, memes and videos of cute pups every single day! And I've realised that Shan of Shaaanxo is also in the group, said "hi", but she never replied. *weeps to sleep*
HSPAS on Facebook -- Stands for Halal Snack Pack Appreciation Society, lmao. I've just been obsesseed with snack packs, okay? If you don't know what a snack-pack is, mmmm....... I may edumacate you more. Later.
Uni assessments -- I'm not kidding. I've been obsessed with finishing all my upcoming assignments, to avoid last-minute procrastination!

My favourite video of recent:

So that's that. If you follow me on Snapchat (@the_beautifool), I've also attended two beauty events last month!

One by Elizabeth Arden, introducing 2 new products, AND one by Shu Umera, a make-up competition between some make-up artists! I also saw Wengie (the YouTuber, yes) there. I didn't know who she is, and I still don't... lol.

Said I'll check her channel, but I just don't have time.

❶ DESIGNER BRANDS Flawless All in One Foundation ($14.99/4 shades)

This foundation works as both a foundation AND a concealer. Apparently buildable, long-lasting, glides on smoothly and contains skin-loving ingredients.

❷ DESIGNER BRANDS Flawless Lip and Cheek Cream ($14.99)

A 2-in-1 stick that provides a natural flush of colour to both the lips AND the cheeks! Buttery formula, glides on effortlessly, buildable, blendable and won't flake or stick to dry skin!

❸ DESIGNER BRANDS Strobing Stick ($14.99)

Oooo, perhaps THIS will get your attention? Strobing is supposedly the new trend after highlighting, soooooo... I'm actually surprised companies haven't jumped on the supposedly-trendy bandwagon yet. But then again, I feel like the concept of "strobing" was a pop-up trend, didn't last long at all. ANYWAYS, this is a "strobing stick" that highlights for an all-over glow, lol. #italktoomuch

❹ RIMMEL LONDON Kate Moss Lip Conditioning Balm ($9.95)

A lip balmmmmm, looks like a nude lipstick. That is all.

❺ RIMMEL LONDON Kate Moss Sculpting & Highlighting Kit ($16.95)

Contains three powders to highlight, contour and define the face. You got, a [shimmer] highlighter, a shading powder, and a blush, all in one.

❻ RIMMEL LONDON #instaflawless ($13.95/2 shades)
Never thought a brand would ever come out with a product with this name, lol. "Hey, have you tried the hashtag-instaflawless skin tint?". Gettin' back on track, this is a "skin tint" which helps to perfect and protect the skin, Sounds a lot like a BB cream, and the packaging looks like it'd be something from BENEFIT!

❼ MAC Studio Waterweight SPF30 Foundation ($54/23 shades)

Woooooo, looks like it comes in an eyedropper tool packaging! This foundation claims to deliver colour in an "ultra-fluid, elastic gel serum formula". Softly blurs imperfections, but sheer medium buildable coverage guys.

❽ REVLON Ultra HD Matte Lipcolour ($23.95/8 shades)

I've been using this for the past two weeks, and surprisingly, the formula is lovely! A liquid lipcolour that dries matte, sorta stains too. Yes it is also lightweight as claimed, but not sure it it's very "moisturising". Extremely pigmented though!

❾ THE BODY SHOP British Rose Collection

This isn't an accurate photo since some products are missing and it seems that some photographed photos are not being launched in AU. Apologies, just thought I'd slot in this photo so you'd have a general idea of what the packaging looks like!

Not an accurate picture, but the packaging looks like this.

Lip & Cheek Stain ($24.95) -- no photo.
Exfoliating Soap ($6.95) -- no photo.
Nail Colour ($9.95) -- no photo.
Body Butter ($24.95)
Hand Cream ($6.95/30mL or $17.95/100mL)
Eau de Toilette ($24.95)
Soft Bath Foam ($19.95)
Body Wash ($10.95)
Gel Body Scrub ($29.95)
Eye & Cheek Palette ($44.95) -- no photo.

❿ L'OREAL PARIS Men Expert Hydra Power 48H Moisturiser ($15.95)

Adding a men's product because I don't discriminate. And this seems interesting. Why? Because it contains "French mountain water", lol. And I loveeeeeeeee the idea of men's skincare products for my own skin.

⓫ ELIZABETH ARDEN Grand Entrance Mascara ($42/on counter April 17)

This, was one of the highlights of the EA event, that I mentioned earlier. It's a mascara that offers length, separation, volume and curl. Long-wearing and water-resistant. The main focus of this mascara, is the curved brush which prevents clumping. I've still yet to try it, cause, my TOO FACED Better Than Sex Mascara ($32), lool.

⓬ SHU UMERA blanc:chroma brightening UV Cushion Foundation ($72)
Another "cushion foundation", told yaaaaaaaa that these were coming to Australia! They're the new "BB creams"! What does it do? What's special about it? No idea. This one's described to brighten though, with SPF30, and also has a high level of coverage.

⓭ FACE OF AUSTRALIA Autumn Romance Nail Collection ($4.95/8 shades)
I'm PRETTY sure $4.95 is the price. I only saw these at Priceline today! Features quite a few dark shades, getting us Aussies ready for autumn, I assume. Sadly, I am photo-less with this one.. Silly me only Snapchat'ed the range as a video clip!

There are also 3 new fragrances this month. I'll be showing you snippets of them on my Instagram (@the_beautifool) instead! Their packaging = everything!

online surveys

Finally finished this post. It's 1:28AM right now... eek. Hungry and tired, and Priceline 40% sale is happening tomorrow.

Anyone else not hyped for the 40% sale anymore?

I just have sooooooooo much make-up, and have been scoring so many terrific deals at the markets, so products from Priceline just hasn't been hitting the spot.

I'LL SHOW YOU MY MARKETS HAUL SOON!
I'm so excited!

See you then!

SWATCHES + IMPRESSION: Rimmel London The Only 1 Lipsticks

2016-03-22T19:18:00.000+11:00

I've featured these last month in my launch post, I'm pretty sure! They ARE Rimmel's latest lipstick range! I was quite excited to see them, since I generally have good impressions with similar slim-type packaged lipsticks! (*ﾉ▽ﾉ)

Since, I've received 6 shades to trial! I feel like I haven't used them tooo much, so I can't say that this is a detailed review, however I do have an idea what they're like! Thought I'd share!

RIMMEL LONDON The Only 1 Lipsticks ($17.95/12 shades) reminds me a lot of the now discontinued REVLON Lip Butters ($21.95) -- from the slim-type packaging to formula.

Peachy Beach, Best of the Best, Pink a Punch, It's A Keeper, Naughty Nude, You're All Mine

The formula is creamy, moisturising, glossy and pigmented. Nothing too over the top. I tend to blot the brighter/bolder shades as they can apply to be very creamy, and so can slide around quite a bit on the lips. If I don't blot, the chances of bleeding and smearing is higher! Not to mention, I wouldn't want my whole lip stuck all over my favourite Grill'd burger (disclaimer: not sponsored!). :P

So that's my 2 cents so far, for these lippies! Now, onto swatches! (*^▽^*)

❶ YOU'RE ALL MINE
This isn't a bad shade at all. It does a pretty good job at brightening up my complexion, I think!

❷ IT'S A KEEPER
To me, this shade is very much like a my-lips-but-better colour. I don't really mind it, but it's definitely not at all close to being a favourite pick though.

❸ NAUGHTY NUDE
Extremely similar to It's A Keeper, this one. But I think this one's less berry-toned, or mauve-like. I think this shade looks a lot like my natural lip colour... and I don't quite like the look of my natural lip colour, so anything like this, is strictly forbidden!

❹ PEACHY BEACHY
One of my faveeeeeeeeeeees! You guys know I LOVE coral lippies, so corals are real welcomed to my stash! This shade is quite a true coral, a bit orange-y, LOVE!

❺ PINK A PUNCH
Bright, warm-toned pink. This is the warm-toned version of a typical barbie-doll pink!

❻ BEST OF THE BEST
A really lovely blue-toned red! This, and Peachy Beachy, are my top favourite picks of all the 6 shades provided!

All in all, to me, these are like a smaller range of the Lip Butters. However, of course, costing at 3/4 of the Lip Butters' prices, but then the shade range isn't as wide!

Personally, I think they're nice lipsticks to have, although as a budget-queen, they're still a little out of my budget range! If you can afford them, go ahead and try out one or two to see if you like em'! Or, if you're broke [like me], perhaps waiting until a 1/2 price sale at Chemist Warehouse, or 3 for 2 at Priceline!

Those sales shouldn't be hard to spot~

This post was supposed to be posted over two weeks ago, along with my video, but I've lagged it sooo much! My apologies!

Here's my vid, if you'd like to see all them live-swatching action happening:

Hope this post helped! Let me know what you think!

X

P.S. I know my brows are strong in these photos, overdrew them, woops!

Disclaimer: Products featured in this post were provided for review consideration only. All opinions expressed within this post are of my own, 100% honesty.

NEW ON COUNTER (MARCH 2016): Rimmel London, Revlon, essence, Covergirl, Bobbi Brown, Shiseido, YSL

2016-03-01T14:16:00.001+11:00

Hello!

First day into Autumn, I hope you've all enjoyed Summer (for Australians, at least). I've became the tannest I've ever been my whole life last summer, and I'm not sure why. However, hoping that I'd go back to what I was this Autumn/Winter! No more tanning for me! Hopefully! (*´ｪ｀*)

Uni has started for me, again. And this semester is SOOOO busy! I've signed myself up for a language class, and 3 other theory classes. All which requires work placement, and also a lot of essay writings. Yet, I'm just here... chillin'... bloggin'.... haha.

❶ BOBBI BROWN Cool Eye Shadow Palette ($115/on counter 6 March)
This one's limited edition. Features 12 nude shades in a range of different textures. Silky formula, smooth application and blends well, they said. Comes with a dual-ended brush. Available exclusively at Mecca Maxima or online.

❷ BOBBI BROWN Brushes

Full Coverage Touch Up Brush ($54)
Concealer Brush ($37)

❸ BOBBI BROWN Skin Foundation Cushion Compact SPF30 ($45/6 shades)
A-ha! Another cushion foundation. Last month, we had one by L'Oreal, remember? (*^^*) Well, this one is described to "stay fresh and delivers a true skin finish". Has skin tone correcting pigments, a silky formula and is packed with skin-boosting ingredients. Cushion compacts dispenses the perfect amount everytime. Refills are $20.00.

❹ BOURJOIS Paris Arty Chic [COLLECTION]
I feel like I've seen this collection by Bourjois some time ago... Anyone think so too?

1 Seconde Nail Enamel ($12/4 shades)
Aqua Blush ($23/1 shade) -- a liquid blush.
Rouge Edition Velvet ($24/2 shades) -- a matte lip colour.
Smoky Stories Quad Eyeshadow Palette ($24/2 shades)

❺ CLINIQUE Chubby In The Nude Foundation Stick ($50/9 shades)
I'm pretty sure this is made available in 9 shades! Could be more. These are creamy foundation sticks that delivers instant, buildable, long-wearing and natural looking coverage. Can be used for concealing or all over coverage!

❻ COVERGIRL Outlast All-Day Primer ($14.95)
As most primer claims: formulated to help prepare the skin and lengthen the wear of foundations. Smooths lines, minimises pores and reduces imperfections.

❼ COVERGIRL Outlast Stay Luminous Foundation ($20.95/5 shades)
A lightweight luminous and radiant foundation (oooh!). Blends easily and formulated with vitamins and all that good stuff (that never really works to do anything).

❽ ESSENCE All That Greys [COLLECTION]
Late 50 Shades Of Grey inspired collection? ｡(*^▽^*)ゞ Kidding!

Nail Polish ($4.10/5 shades)
Smokey Eye Pencil ($6.15/2 shades)
Eyeshadow Palette ($6.15) -- I have this! I'll swatch it for ya this weekend! Promise!
Corner Lashes ($5.10)
Lipgloss ($4.10/2 shades)
Hair Bandeau ($4.10)
Loose Face & Body Powder ($6.75)
Unsure about that nail-sticker lookin' thing in the corner, sorry!

❾ ESTEE LAUDER Brow Now All In One Brow Kit ($72/3 palettes)
Dam, that price doe. The only interesting thing about it is its claim to mimic the natural sheen of brow hair, since it is infused with "micro pearls". Eeep, $72 for these micro-pearls.. This better be brow-magic to anyone who decides to pick this up. On counter 13 March.

❿ REVLON Mascaras ($21.95/5 formulas)
Umm, okay, so there are five different mascaras for this range... I wonder how different could they really be from each other (?)

⓫ RIMMEL LONDON Magnif'Eyes Double Ended Shadow & Liner ($16.95/4 shades)
A dual-ended tipped pen that features a long-lasting eyeshadow and a kohl kajal liner. Crease-proof, transfer-proof, and waterproof. Mmmmm, interesting! Would love to swatch these at the stores!

⓬ SHISEIDO Synchro Skin Foundation ($72)
Not sure how many shades, but I think this is the first time featuring Shiseido in my launches! Thought these looked pretty interesting, so here ya go! These are described to be a "long lasting liquid foundation that works to enhance the complexion. No creasing, and no fading! Available 27 March.

⓭ SUKIN Oil Balancing [RANGE]
I LOOOOOOOOOVE Sukin, but they are launching way too many products this month! So many to compile together! (*ﾟｰﾟ)

Anti-Pollution Facial Masque ($15.95)
Oil Balancing Clarifying Facial Tonic ($12.95)
Mattifying Facial Moisturiser ($12.95)
Pore Refining Facial Scrub ($12.95)
Purifying Gel Cleanser ($12.95)

⓮ SUKIN misc. products
Besides the range, they're also adding 3 new products to their permanent range!

Hydrating Facial Masque ($15.95)
Renewing Green Tea and Jojoba Body Scrub ($14.95)
Energising Coconut and Coffee Body Scrub ($14.95)

⓯ YSL Touche Eclat Le Teint ($85)
Urghhhhh, what is up with these higher end brands never stating how many shades they have in their ranges! Urgh. Anyways, this is a foundation that matches the illuminating power of the cult Touche Eclat. Visibly awakens and energises the skin, is weightless and offers "perfect" coverage.

Aaaaaaaand, that's all for this month! About 5-6 handful of products, ranging from lower end brands to the higher-ends.

Despite being a budget-beauty queen, I'm always open-minded to prices of the higher-end products, but woah! That brow kit by Estee Lauder really gave me a slight heart attack! $72 for a brow kit! Could buy myself 3-4 ABH Brow Wiz's! Craaaaaay.

What do you think of this month's launches?

Have you tried any new products from last month?

I've tried looking around for MAYBELLINE Colorblur Lip Pencils (swatches here) , but had no luck! Also passed L'OREAL Matte FX Lip Colours. Had a very funky concept, but not sure how I feel about it yet!

Either way, if you're keen on any of the Sukin products, they're currently on sale at Priceline, so gooooo!

X

SAT-SWATCHES: Maybelline Color Blur Cream Matte Lip Pencils

2016-02-13T13:52:00.001+11:00

QUICK POST!

Sooooo, like, I just came back from prancing around at Priceline!

I had two vouchers on hand so wanted to grab some of L'Oreal Infallible Matte FX Lip Colours (now on sale for ~$16!) but they were out of stock, so I headed over to Maybelline's stand to check out their latest Colourblur Cream Matte Lip Pencils ($17.95) instead.

Sadly they don't have any ongoing sales, so I've decided to wait until a nice sale comes along to pick up these babies... frugal life, I know! (/-(ｴ)-＼)

No shame walking around with an arm full of swatches, but dam, it wasn't easy trying to keep them in tact without smudging or rubbing em' off.

Had to go shopping for some grocery after, so tried to be as careful as I could to not smudge em. Carefully picked up chicken, meat and cheese, and then carefully carried my groceries, and then carefully drove home, carefully opened the door and dashed into the house, to the camera in my room! lol.

Hopefully you'll find these swatches helpful! I already know which shades I'll be getting!

Pink Insanity, Fast + Fuchsia, Berry Misbehaved, Orange Ya Glad, Partner In Crimson, Plum Please, I Like to Mauve It

Yes!

Fast + Fuchsia, Berry Misbehaved and Partner In Crimson for me please! Or, the whole shade range (except Pink Insanity, way too cool-toned!).

*hints boyfriend*

Oh waitttttttttt, he's in Thailand for V-tines! (⊙﹏⊙✿)

What's everyone getting up to for V'tines, btw?

P.S. I think we only have 8 of the 10 shades available in Australia.