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LE MAT DE CHANEL - FW2018

2018-08-09T18:16:00.000+08:00

Chanel今季嘅collection 包裝上已經俘虜咗我嘅心，因為佢今季竟然出嘅係matte包裝，好值得收藏！不過今次呢個系列無論係顏色定產品全部都好實用呢！

Les 4 Ombres #308 Clair-Obscur HK$495 / 2g

首先就當然要講下我最愛嘅眼影啦！除咗盒仔係matte包裝之餘，眼影都係matte的大地色。有兩個warm tone, 兩個cool tone，可以 mix and match咁用。

質地係matte色嚟講我覺得算係幾易推開，不過用掃抓粉嘅時候有小小飛粉。

4個字：簡單，實用！Quality都相當唔錯。以前覺得Chanel嘅眼影又唔顯色又難用，但係見證住formula有進步！當然如果性價比嚟講市面上會有更便宜的選擇，但係如果好似我呢d鍾意收藏特別包裝或者如果你想買一個實用，包裝又靚嘅眼影，呢個係值得買㗎！

Stylo Ombre et Contour Kohl Eyeshadow #Contour Clair HK$300 / 6g

呢支眼影輪廓筆非常順滑同顯色

由於我當日化咗同色系嘅眼影，我覺得上面再搽呢隻色就唔多覺。如果單化佢做眼影，都幾方便。持久度亦都非常好，去到夜晚都原封不動的！佢另外有出黑色同埋深藍色可供選擇。

Le Rouge Crayon de Couleur Mat HK$290 / 1.2g

另外我好期待嘅產品就係唇膏筆但係matte版！本身已經好鍾意佢地嘅唇膏筆，方便之餘產品質素非常好！今次亦都唔例外，very pleasantly surprised!

Total有6隻顏色，我收到五隻色試比大家睇！

首先最滿意嘅係佢顯色度非常好！基本上Opacity有95%, 搽一次就已經可以覆蓋本身嘅唇色。第二就係佢非常順滑，我冇預先搽潤唇膏佢都唔會點'kick‘唇紋（我嘅嘴唇出名超級超級乾！）

最後就係持久度 - 我當日測試佢嘅時候搽咗上嘴大約半個小時後去吃嘢飲嘢再刷牙再用紙巾印一印 - 基本上係冇甩過咁，好神奇！到我卸妝嘅時候，都唔算好難卸。我用普通卸妝水整體都輕易卸得曬而深色嘅shade 就只留低好淡嘅顏色（好似嘴唇 tint咗咁) 。我搽咗成日都冇話乾到脫皮或者需要補搽潤唇膏～

呢個係very good, 如果有多d淺嘅顏色選擇就好了！

效果係matte得嚟都會有小小sheen，唔會全matte好怪咁，formula做得好好！

Rouge Allure Ink HK$290 / 6ml

Rouge Allure Ink我一向都好鍾意，今季 total有4隻顏色選擇，我就示範其中兩隻色～

呢一個嘅formula我好鍾意係因為佢都係一d都唔乾。佢嘅顯色度比起 Le Rouge Crayon會相對低小小, opacity有70%左右，亦可慢慢build up。同樣佢嘅matte效果唔係全matte，都會有小小水潤感所以佢都唔會好乾。持久度就冇Le Rouge Crayon咁好，同埋唔知係咪我當日已經試太多唇色，搞到到我試呢個嘅時候嘴唇已經有d損而導致上得唔均勻。不過平時呢個嘅formula我都好鍾意

不過我個人試過嚟嚟去去都係果幾隻色 - 一係就係深紅，一係就係burgundy, sharp嘅粉紅或者nude 色，覺得佢地好小出d 淡粉紅（唔知係咪我太耐冇去睇啦～）

Le Vernis Velvet Nail Colour HK$210 / 13ml

我自己冇搽指甲油嘅習慣（我做開gel甲) 不過都分享埋呢個系列嘅指甲油先！今次連指甲油都推出 matte包裝同埋霧面嘅指甲油配方！ Ultime係一個番茄紅色，而 Profondeur好似好深色咁，但搽出嚟其實係一個grape purple帶小小fuschia, 隻色都幾特別！

今個系列嘅產品會唔會有興趣試呢？

BB濕疹護理及產品分享

2018-08-07T16:15:00.001+08:00

Hello大家好！我嘅inbox每一日會有十多個message 問我如何幫Ezra解決他的濕疹問題，今日就一次過解答返再同大家分享一d 我地試過嘅products嘅用後感吧！

首先要開始講一件好重要嘅事，就係：每個 bb 都唔一樣 ！呢個真係非常重要的，就好似我地大人咁，用嘅護膚品同化妝品都會有唔同嘅效果反應，bb都係！所以今次嘅分享只係分享我地嘅experience, 我自己並不是什麼皮膚科專家, 亦是first time mom 沒有過往經驗。只想同大家講聲，Ezra用嘅product好咗，並唔代表喺其他bb身上都一樣喔！

Ezra - 3-4 weeks old

首先講下Ezra嘅皮膚狀況。佢三週大嘅時候開始有奶癬。奶癬同濕疹有咩分別呢？醫生同我地講話奶癬通常只生喺臉部，大小小就會退，而濕疹就會spread到身上，特別係喺摺位同埋跤位（譬如膝蓋後）。濕疹就有機會係遺傳，有d小朋友容易斷尾，但係有d小朋友到長大後都依然會繼續有濕疹呢個問題。

Ezra的奶癬問題，我地當時就係搽瑞士寶寶（see below)。因為當時係冬天，瑞士寶寶係比較保濕所以我地就密密搽，一個月後就已經改善了。

初期我亦都因為餵母乳關係有戒口

避免吃燥熱同奶製品的食物不過並沒見到戒口對佢皮膚有咩即時嘅改善（而兩位醫生亦同我講話與進食無關）。

喺Ezra大約三個月大嘅時候，濕疹就找上門了。呢個時候亦都係佢最辛苦我亦都最心痛嘅一段時間。可能呢個時候亦都正正係轉天氣開始潮濕嘅季節，所以濕疹特別嚴重。

一直都唔想帶佢睇醫生因為個個都話醫生只會開類固醇，而大家一聽到類固醇呢三隻字就會好反感，因為擔心bb皮膚會依賴咗佢，亦都擔心佢會令bb皮膚更加薄。BB仲咁細，有邊個會想同佢搽有藥成分嘅產品呢？但係見到佢一日比一日痕，一日比一日焦躁同辛苦，我就最終帶咗佢去睇醫生。

喺Review所有產品前，同大家分享我一d護理嘅心得先:

1. 轉奶粉品牌 (當時未做到全人奶）

本身Ezra飲開 Aptamil白金版, 經醫生介紹轉咗 Nan Pro 1, 但由於沒見到好轉（雖然佢一日可能只係飲到一餐奶粉所以最終其實覺得奶粉唔係好大影響），再轉 Aptamil Allecure 。

2. 開冷氣

Ezra的兒科醫生一開頭就已經講明話Ezra係冷氣BB，雖然冷氣會聯想到令皮膚乾燥，但太熱的話 Ezra不單只濕疹特別嚴重亦都生埋熱痱，所以冇辦法之下

太熱嘅時候要開冷氣比佢。

3. 勤力搽Cream

兒科醫生話最好每半小時就同佢補搽 cream. 不過Ezra嘅皮膚乾到甩皮，搽完cream唔夠兩分鐘就已經吸收曬好快乾返，所以我當時係每10-15分鐘會幫佢補搽cream。特別係開咗冷氣要更加勤力搽得更加密。我覺得呢個係十分重要，亦見到效果所以當時我都咩都唔做，一路standby 就係幫佢搽cream。

4. 洗澡不要超過10分鐘溫度不能太熱

沖涼都要特別小心，一來唔可以用soap嘅產品，溫度亦要調教到剛剛好37度（不能太熱），沖涼時間亦都唔可以太耐但要確保清潔得乾淨。我亦都避免用毛巾去幫佢沖/擦身因為怕會有摩擦，所以都係用手。

抹身嘅時候都唔會用毛巾去擦，輕輕印乾就ok。

我之前亦都有嘗試過用麥皮，母乳，金銀花等幫佢沖涼，全部都沒有用。

5. 母乳媽媽可嘗試戒口

雖然醫生話戒口其實不是太大幫助（兒科醫生及皮膚科都係咁話），不過我依然都有戒 (better safe than sorry). 主要係戒dairy, 海鮮，牛肉。

6. 家居用品都選擇天然及不致敏的產品

衣服我會同佢著Cotton 甚至花多小小錢買Supima Cotton, 而洗衣液都選擇Hypoallergenic 同Fragrance Free (我們用的是 Attitude Little Ones).

在家中也是常吸塵抹塵盡量減少致敏源。

7. 帶手套

Ezra睡覺或者喺我地冇手去阻止佢抓面嘅時候（譬如餵奶）都會幫佢帶返手套避免佢自己抓面。雖然好多人唔建議BB帶手套，因為會阻礙佢嘅sensory stimulation, 但醫生都建議多帶手套預防佢抓面抓到更加紅。BB會感受到皮膚痕癢，所以自己都會識得locate到邊度痕就會去抓。為了保護bb嘅敏感肌不要讓bb去抓（特別bb如果有吃手的習慣，口水都會容易transfer到皮膚上而導致口水疹或令濕疹問題更嚴重）

8. 使用空氣清新機及調教室內相對濕度

我地日日都會開空氣清新機，並調教相對濕度到60%, 咁就確保唔會太潮濕或太乾燥。

首先同大家講講我地用咗而覺得令Ezra皮膚有好轉的產品先。

Cetaphil Shampoo (high tolerance for sensitive scalp) (購自兒科診所)

一開始Ezra都有Cradle Cap (頭泥問題), 使用Cetaphil一段時間先見到有好轉。呢一隻比較溫和唔會起泡同埋唔會刺激。

Mustela Stelatopia Cleansing Cream (購自永安)

我地試過好多唔同嘅沖涼用品都沒有太大幫助，唯獨係用咗Mustela呢一隻先真係漸漸見到好轉所以呢一隻我地回購完再回購。

佢係可以滋潤住佢皮膚係no rinse （免清洗，反而清洗得太乾淨，會洗走咗佢嘅保護膜）

Mustela Stelatopia Bath Oil (購自永安)

呢個我地都覺得唔錯可以沖涼時都滋潤住Ezra嘅皮膚（沖涼好容易令bb皮膚乾燥）

Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Baume (購自兒科診所)

兒科醫生度配的cream 呢個我地主要搽身（其實搽面都可以）。佢質地好水潤但係其實係balm texture, 非常滋潤同鎖水，呢一隻我地都係keep住回購完再回購。不過cream真係搽得好快同埋喺診所配好貴

Physiogel Lipid Balm (購自兒科診所)

呢個都係診所度先有得配. 同Bioderma差不多不過我地只係搽面（因為細支又貴）。搽完一樣會有一個好似保護膜咁滋潤住佢皮膚。

Swiss Naturalich 瑞士寶寶 Natural Baby Skin Care Cream (購自永安)

呢一隻就係Ezra一開始有奶癬同diaper rash會用的cream，覺得退diaper rash都非常好。不過呢只cream會比較澀同厚同埋佢嘅顏色容易‘high’度落d衫度，我個人覺得適合冬天或者超乾肌使用，不過佢勝在天然同埋有效！

Ezra現在使用的沐浴產品

Ezra目前試過的沐浴產品:

Aveeno Baby Eczema Therapy （購自 iHerb)

雖然好多讀者有推介呢個比我地試，但係Ezra用呢個會敏感濕疹問題更嚴重，

所以用了兩次沒有再用了。

Mustela Stelatopia Cleansing Gel (購自永安)

Ezra未出世的時候我已經買咗Mustela standard line比Ezra用，頭一個月都係用呢隻沖涼，一直覺得ok 幾清爽乾淨味道都好香。不過到Ezra開始有濕疹我問題就冇再用因為佢香料都幾重。

給大家比較一下 Cleansing Gel同Cleansing Cream的質地, Cleansing Cream會比較上保濕d。

Oilatum Baby Bath Emolient (購自Watsons)

Ezra第一個兒科醫生推介的沐浴產品，用了一段時間覺得一開頭都有舒緩下Ezra的皮膚，但係用咗兩個星期後 Ezra的皮膚問題越來越嚴重，所以覺得呢個後來都冇太大幫助就轉用其他品牌。

解決頭泥問題，我亦都有用 Mustela Foam Shampoo for Newborns （購自永安） 及 Moogoo Natural Scalp Cream Moisturizer （購自Baby Central)

Mustela 我覺得冇太大幫助，而Moogoo 更令Ezra 頭皮更紅同痕所以即時停止使用

Oilatum Baby Cream Emollient (購自 Watsons)

Mustela Stelatopia Emollient Cream (購自永安)

Oilatum 係fail咗，而Mustela 呢一隻 Ezra皮膚穩定後（我地之前冇曬Bioderma後又未有機會去回購）就keep住都有用不夠Bioderma 及Physiogel保濕但好適合依家炎熱的天氣，亦都keep到Ezra皮膚ok

另外有幾隻cream我地試過都係fail的:

California Baby Eczema Cream （購自Baby Central)

呢只cream個質地幾滋潤同埋好容易推開用喺Ezra皮膚第二日都見到有好轉，但慢慢用落又變差返。佢嘅香味都幾strong，所以我覺得香料成分應該幾重最後停止使用。

Moogoo Natural Soothing MSM Moisturiser (購自Baby Central)

同上面一樣，一開頭用都ok 慢慢又變差

有時候雖然有d產品標籤係natural, 但並不代表適合所有皮膚

以上 ALL FAIL

藥膏

最後帶Ezra見一位兒科醫生，配咗 0.05% Hydrocortisone （比第一個醫生配的 1% Hydrocortisone更mild), 幫佢搽咗3-4日（需要位置先搽), 就已經好得七七八八而翻發都小咗好多。所以其實我反而後悔冇早d同佢搽藥膏，因為可能早的治療斷尾機會會快d 同埋冇咁容易翻發。不過當然，呢個係個人選擇。

Before / After

之後我地都係需要時先搽（冇事冇幹唔會走去搽），一路都控制到濕疹亦都慢慢變好

到依家已經唔需要再搽呢一隻藥膏了。

之後，Ezra皮膚其實已經好了80% 但我地一早book咗皮膚科楊醫生（要等三個月先有得睇），反正book咗又等咗咁耐決定比Dr Yeung睇下Ezra皮膚嘅狀況。Dr Yeung話Ezra唔屬於好嚴重，大約一年左右應該都可以斷尾。因為當時Ezra嘅摺位間唔中都會有小小紅同脫皮（不是紅點/疹但都叫做濕疹），所以Dr Yeung開咗一隻藥膏基本上係 Vaseline溝小小藥。佢話d藥係非常mild, 小朋友就算唔小心碰到放落口都安全的。

呢一隻cream就真係好似vaseline嘅質地，喺果d脫皮嘅位置搽咗一日已經好返曬所以我地基本上都冇乜需要再搽了。

宜家Ezra除咗有小小口水疹之外（因為teething關係流超多口水！），皮膚基本上變返滑嫩嫩，做媽咪嘅終於可以放心唔洗再咁心痛。我宜家亦都冇再戒口（一樣有吃好多海鮮牛肉 dairy, Ezra皮膚都一直沒事證明佢嘅case同食物無關，

不過如果大家擔心的話可以帶小朋友做食物敏感測試)

知道好多媽媽會因為bb有濕疹而好憂慮，想喺呢度同大家講聲加油！

呢度小小我地嘅經驗同大家分享，祝大家嘅bb 濕疹快d好返 ❤️

NARS 聖誕彩妝系列 MAN RAY COLLECTION

2017-11-16T15:27:00.002+08:00

The Kiss Velvet Matte Lip Pencil Set HK$550

雖然NARS的 Velvet Matte Lip Pencil 是我其中愛用的一款唇膏筆，但是這次的系列的效果會帶點metallic, 與平時的絲絨霧面效果不太一樣，所以視乎妳個人喜好。不過今次套裝會附送金色的化妝袋我覺得挺漂亮的，而且顏色也是比較特別。*Wild Ways 及 Spell Bound是限量的顏色。

Love Triangle Set HK$220

這個set是不錯的stocking filler, 內有一款mini cheek color 及一枝mini Audacious 唇膏。

我收到的是Hot Sand, 另外我看到他們有Orgasm 及Deep Throat等等經典受歡迎的顏色可供選擇。

Hot Sand是挺低調的一款高光粉，粉質細膩及不會太bling bling的效果，很適合我！

而Audacious lipstick 好久之前都分享過 (按這裡觀看上色圖及review) －非常實色，順滑而且蠻持久的唇膏，而Rita這個顏色是冷色系的紅色比較顯牙齒白！

低調的highlight配合鮮豔的唇膏，這個配搭是不錯！

Overexposed Glow Highlighter - Double Take HK$340

這個collection最觸目的產品應該是Double Take這盒高光粉吧。首先包裝非常吸引，印上嘴唇的embossing （其實我是非常捨不得沾粉影上色圖）。顏色會偏帶點金色，容易推開閃粉粒子也不算太粗。加上這盒highlight有6.5g, HK$340這個價錢算不錯！

Montparnasse 雙色眼影盒 HK$330

今次的Man Ray系列有推出兩款眼影盒，我收到的是Montparnasse, 內有一款帶金色的珠光眼影及紫啡色的眼影，非常簡單，實用及容易配搭的眼影顏色！而NARS眼影的粉質我也一直很喜歡，容易推開順滑而且顯色度非常好！（不過大家要留意金色的眼影推開後顏色會淡了，如要更實色便要再build up)

NARS 漆亮唇釉 Zambeze & Muse HK$240

非常顯色及smooth的唇釉, 滋潤度還好但最重要是Zambeze是非常顯色！本以為它會太nude色，但塗上最後發現它是很美的啡nude，不會令人看起來生病的樣子。不會超級glossy，但因為比較滋潤所以感覺上會有點厚的。

而Muse我沒有試在嘴上，但相信可以用來當top coat 添加金色閃粉在原本的唇色上。

最後也是這個collection 我最期待的 Palettes們

NARS The Veil Cheek Palette HK$440

首先 HK$440 有曬bronzer, 胭脂及highlight是挺划算的。

顏色包括 Laguna Sun Wash Diffusing Bronzer, Lovesick (限量) 胭脂及 Surreal (限量) 胭脂。雖然說這款的Laguna是帶有點金色閃粉但其實它造得很細膩，我要很仔細看才看得出來。Laguna是偏暖啡的bronzer，所以冷色系皮膚的朋友要注意喔。

而Lovesick這個顏色都是很典型的桃紅色會比較sharp 不算超級自然的。

而Surreal這款highlight是帶peachy金色的, 如果像我比較泛紅的皮膚其實會比較少用因為它會突顯我的泛紅，但其實顏色是漂亮的。這個palette裡面也是用六角形的壓紋而Laguna那一格也有一個嘴唇都很可愛但應該用用下就會消失！

NARS Glass Tears 眼影盒 HK$440

首先所有顏色都是限量的，而且它其實比想像中實用！只是黑色我個人比較少用，但Heartbreaker及 One and Only 顏色真的非常突出，試色的時候真的有點心心眼。妳會看到顏色一樣很實色及順滑用掃上會有一點點飛粉但不是很嚴重完全可以接受的。

NARS Love Game 眼影盒 HK$500

另外一盒眼影盤就是Love Game, 裡面有12款眼影顏色的配搭也非常漂亮。有實用的啡色，也有突出的紫色及 sea green 顏色，雖然我很喜歡 Glass Tears的藍綠色但比較下, Love Game會比較划算只是多HK$60就可以有double數量的眼影。

這個眼妝是使用了 Love Game裡面的: Lady Killer, Dominant, Hard To Get及 Play Me

希望大家喜歡這次的分享！這個collection整體我都覺得很美而且NARS的品質一向很好

這個聖誕買來送禮（給親友或給自己）也相當不錯呀！

Products gifted by NARS. This post is NOT a sponsored post.

3CE Mood Recipe 九格眼影盒 #Overtake

2017-11-10T18:52:00.001+08:00

本身冇打算喺韓國賣化妝品但係經過比包裝同眼影顏色吸引到！除了大地色之外呢種nude nude地，有玫瑰金同紫紅嘅顏色我都非常鍾意用，所以就忍唔住買返黎。

首先包裝係好吸睛，mat nude的盒子，透明的蓋等你可以成日望到裡面嘅顏色。

裡面有九隻顏色，包括matte, 珠光同glitter嘅finish都有。

全部顏色都大致上容易暈染同推開, matte效果黎講算唔錯。

但係閃粉的粒子比較粗，而大部份眼影都好飛粉。

如果用上眼要加倍小心！

上色度也挺不錯，唯獨是第一行中間的香檳金色，實色度比想像中差。另外第二行最右邊嘅啡色搽上眼唔係咁深色，變相做唔到我想要嘅立體感（最後要用第二個palette嘅深啡）。

如果問我，我有小小後悔買咗！因為我未必會想再用，飛粉飛到唔想用佢 😂 太麻煩了！

唔知大家仲會唔會有興趣買呢？

價錢: HK$ 319 (感謝viewer提供價錢資料)

我喺首爾仁川機場免稅店購買，USD29 (大約HK$240)

StyleNanda 官網價錢係 USD40

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NEW NARSISSIST PALETTES AND WHY YOU NEED THEM

2017-03-23T18:28:00.000+08:00

You would have seen them all over Instagram - the new NARSissist palettes! NARS is one of those brands I rarely mention but I find myself using their brand in my daily makeup routine without really noticing, which makes it really under-hyped on my blog! Nevertheless, today I'm going to swatch for you the three new NARSissist palettes, and tell you why you need at least one in your life.

在IG上應該都留意到很多外國blogger分享最新出的NARS palette吧! 我的確比較少提及NARS的產品，但事實上原來我每天都有用它的產品呢！今天就分享它們新出的眼影盒和胭脂盒並分享為什麼這一生人裡面必須要擁有一個。

THE PACKAGING

Let me first begin with a negative (as I always do) by saying that these palettes are not the lightest in terms of weight. The plus? It feels luxurious and sturdy. The downside? Not that great for traveling if you're trying to travel light. I take weight into account when I travel because I'm such a shopper when I go abroad - it's never the luggage space I'm worried about, it's the worry of overweight baggage!

Aside from the bulkiness, there's nothing to dislike about the packaging.

Not only does it come with a full size mirror on the inside, the exterior also has a colored mirror (different colors for different palettes) - perfect for those who aren't fans of super decorative and complicated packaging.

包裝方面其實它是重身的！如果你是打算帶它去旅行的話我會建議你三思，但如果說包裝的質素它是厚身及重身。沒有什麼花巧的設計，非常簡單！這麼重，感覺會更奢侈吧～

NARS NARSissist Loaded Eyeshadow Palette US$59.00

12色眼影盒 4月1號起發售 HK$500

THEIR FORMULA IS UNDER-RATED

NARS has been notorious for their blushes as I'm sure you're well aware, but their brilliant formula translates in their eyeshadows as well. The eyeshadows are buttery smooth, blend like A DREAM and they last long on the eyelids as well. The NARSissist LOADED eyeshadow palette consists of 12 everyday shades - basically all the shades you need to create a variety of looks. It's been on my vanity the past two weeks and a palette I reach for quite often as it's just so effortless and easy!

As you can see the pigmentation is vivid and evenly dispersed.

NARS的胭脂非常有名，但其實他們眼影其實都是有一樣棒的配方。非常容易推開，顯色度高容易暈染，而且非常持久。最新推出的LOADED眼影盒裡面有12隻大地色，基本上全部都是實用而且可以打造不同的眼妝。自從上兩個星期收到後它沒有離開過我的化妝桌，差不多天天都在用呢！看上色圖也會看到它夠顯色而且塗抹的時候都很均勻。

NARS Unfiltered 1I Blush Palette US$59.00

6色胭脂盒現已發售 HK$500

YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR (AND MORE)

The palettes are priced at US$59.00 each, which I know sounds (and is a lot). But when you take into account their single eyeshadows and blushes that are priced at US$29.00 (eyeshadow) and US$30.00 (blush), you really get a bang for your buck with these palettes. Lets be honest, unless you're going to use one single blush everyday for a whole year, you're not likely to use it up and even if you do, you still have all these other colors in the palette at your disposal. The formulas don't decrease in quality just because it's in a palette unlike some other high end brands, so in my opinion, these palettes are definitely worth the splurge.

價錢方面，這三盒palette 都是 HK$500，計算起來其實很划算！因為他們單色眼影已經是 HK$240, 單色胭脂是 HK$310, 但一盒 $500 已經有12色眼影或 6色胭脂。就算一年365日每天用一款胭脂都可能用不完，就算用完了還有5隻胭脂色等著你呢！

重點是它的配方與單色化妝品沒有差異，不像某些高端品牌喔。我個人覺得絕對值得的！

NARS NARSissist Unfiltered 1 Blush Palette US$59.00

6色胭脂盒現已發售 HK$500

NOT YOUR AVERAGE COLORS

If you know anything about François Nars (the founder of NARS), you will know he's all about experimentation and pushing the boundaries. You can see so in their eyeshadow duos where you may find a turquoise and a violet together (China Seas eyeshadow duo) - it's all about pushing the limits and being bold.

"Don't be so serious, it's only makeup." - François Nars

In the Unfiltered I palette, you will see some pretty daring colors such as a bright tomato red (Exhibit A), as well as a brick orange (Me First). They may look intimidating at first glance but applied lightly, they definitely create a one-of-a-kind blush color you don't find anywhere else. Chic and Out There has to be two of my favorites!

認識NARS創辦人的就知道他很喜歡尋求突破也比較大膽的。其實之前他們推出過的雙色眼影是藍色跟紫色的配合就知道他們就是覺得化妝品不需要太 serious. 所以這個 Unfiltered 1 胭脂盒裡面你會看到有鮮豔的番茄紅色(Exhibit A) 及一些鮮橙色，都是不太傳統的胭脂顏色。雖然看起來很可怕，但輕輕掃上其實顏色與眾不同呢。我自己就比較喜歡 Out There及 Chic，都是很漂亮的橙紅色及紫紅色。

So those are the reasons why you need a NARS palette in your life! I hope you enjoyed this review, and don't forget to let me know which NARS palette you may want to pick up!

這些就是我喜歡NARS的原因及我認為每個人都必須擁有一盒NARS palette的原因啦！希望你們喜歡這次另類的post, 記得告訴我你會否有興趣購買呢?

Products were sent for consideration to review by NARS. All opinions are my own.

This is not a sponsored post.

REVIEW: ROUGE COCO GLOSS

2017-03-21T17:30:00.004+08:00

As you may know, I'm not a huge fan of lip glosses (sorry, started off with a negative there). My lips are naturally plump and instead of making them bigger like most people, I actually try to make them smaller. However, how could I not try the new Rouge Coco Glosses from Chanel? I mean, how can anyone resist anything Chanel?

Chanel says:

Introducing the non-sticky, ultra-light formula enriched with Coconut Oil, Peptides and Vitamin E, along with an exclusive Hydraboost Complex, to offer hours of comfort and moisture. Lips are visibly smoothed, plumped and perfectly brilliant. In 24 indulgent shades, from fresh pinks to tangy reds, to collect, layer and love.

Bethni says:

I would say it is just less sticky than most lip gloss formulas, when the wind is in my face my hair does stick to my lips (that does not make it non-sticky). However, I do love the light and nourishing formula. Although the pigmentation is not very vivid and doesn't last long at all, I do love how it minimizes my lip lines and keeps my lips smooth and hydrated all day - it's something I love layering above more drying lipsticks.

大家近日在社交網站應該都有見過它的蹤影吧～就是Chanel 新推出的Rouge Coco Gloss唇蜜喇！用了一兩個星期可以分享小小用後感！

Formula方面的確很滋潤，皆因它含有椰子油，維他命E 及 Peptides, 唇紋也明顯會淡了。有時候會當它是潤唇膏，又可以當補唇妝，只帶它上街就可以了。塗上後嘴唇明顯有亮澤，不太厚身，但我覺得有小小黏（但不會令人反感的那種）。

包裝優雅，非常sleek 也比較方便。今次刷子好像大了一點點，所以刷上嘴唇的時候也可以刷到很大範圍。

My favorite shade to wear is #764 as it looks super natural and great on those lazy no-makeup makeup days. #762 is a brilliant red and is the most pigmented one I have, however, applying on its own it looks rather uneven so I would definitely recommend layering something more opaque underneath.

#726 is basically just a transparent top coat to go over any lip color, and #774 will add a subtle tint of gold glitter to whatever you have on. Personally, I just love it for collecting and probably don't see myself using it often.

All-in-all, I do enjoy using them especially when my lips are dry and when I need a bit of a top-up of hydration!

Have you guys tried these glosses and what do you think of them?

因顏色而異，譬如你看到 763號色（鮮豔的紅色）是蠻出色的，但單塗它的話我發現效果不太均勻。而764號色在瓶子黎看似很深的紫紅色，其實塗出來都是比較自然的粉紫色。這個是我最喜歡的顏色，效果比較自然及顯精神也可以單獨塗它。

726號色基本上是透明的，像top coat一樣，而774號色帶金色閃粉單塗它一樣是沒有顏色的。是用來layer在其他純色上，就會看到好低調的金色閃粉（我覺得包裝太美了，都是會用來收藏的！）大家有沒有試過？齊齊分享用後感吧!

TOO FACED SWEET PEACH COLLECTION REVIEW

2017-02-14T17:24:00.000+08:00

Hi everyone! It's been a while since I have actually found time to sit down and shoot/write blog posts :( Since our wedding is coming up soon, I've been pretty preoccupied as you may be able to tell from my lack of updates. I hope this one makes up for it because it's a pretty exciting one!

I know this collection has been around for a while but I couldn't resist shooting it - how adorable is the packaging? Here are some swatches for you all and hope you enjoy!

If you guys have followed me for a while, you will know eyeshadow palettes are my thing! I love any eyeshadow palettes that have a nice composition of colors and smooth, buttery formulas.

The Sweet Peach eyeshadow palette contain 18 different eyeshadow shades - mainly mattes and pearlescent finishes as well as one galactic glittery shade ('Talk Derby to Me').

The colors are somewhat similar to what you'd expect from the name of the palette, but I was a bit surprised too by the olive green shade ('Bless Her Heart') and a mixture of plum and purple shades too, making it a fairly versatile palette where you are not limited to create only a peachy look.

TOO FACED SWEET PEACH EYESHADOW PALETTE

The eyeshadows are fairly pigmented as you would expect from Too Faced (probably one of my favorite brands for eyeshadow). I would say a fair amount of shimmer shades were slightly crumbly, but apart from that they have a buttery and smooth texture upon application and are even the matte shades were relatively easy to blend. Not to mention the pink packaging is insanely cute - definitely a bonus!

TOO FACED SWEET PEACH GLOW PALETTE

Moving on to a beautiful cheek palette that I have been taking with me on my recent trips abroad - the Sweet Peach Glow! Composed of a bronzer, blush and highlighter, the palette, like I said, makes a great travel companion with it 3-in-1 design. One thing I will say is that the bronzer is literally what it's meant to be - a bronzer, not a contour powder. I still traveled with my Rodial Contour Powder as it is the perfect shade for sculpting my face, however this bronzer is too warm to substitute for my Rodial. I would just brush it around the contours of my face to add some warmth, with a little pearlescent finish it adds enough glow to my face without looking too shimmery.

The blush and highlighter I absolutely love! The powders are finely milled, making the blush extra easy to blend, even on my dry cheeks. The blush also has an understated, warm glow that radiates from my cheeks, making it look naturally luminous. The highlighter is probably the best product out of the palette - whenever I wear it I get complimented on how my complexion glows! No chunky glitters - just a smooth and fine formula, just how I like my highlight!

Can we also talk about the peach patterns on the powders? Uber cute!

TOO FACED PAPA DON'T PEACH BLUSH

Last of the powdered products is the Papa Don't Peach blush which is fairly similar to the blush from the Sweet Peach Glow palette, as you can see from the photo above. If you only require a blush without bronzer and highlight, this will do! Again, cute packaging and did I mention all the products literally smell of sweet peaches and cream?

TOO FACED SWEET PEACH CREAMY PEACH OIL LIP GLOSS

Last but not least, lippies! Now I'm not usually a fan of lip glosses, but I was intrigued as they called these "Creamy Peach Oil Lip Gloss" - I'm a fan of oil whether it be facial oil or lip oils so I had to put these to the test. They were a huge help when my lips were almost crusty due to the dry weather in China, and again, they smell amazing on the lips. The lip glosses have a fair bit of tint to them, so the color actually shows up on your lips unlike some lip glosses where they just appear to be clear when you apply them. My favorite is Peach Tease and Papa Don't Peach - the former being a bright coral pink that brightens up the complexion and the latter, a very unique nude which seem to be a rare find in lip glosses. The formula is hydrating though a little bit thick, but I dig it because it makes my lips feel more nourished. Like I said, I'm not usually a fan of lip glosses but I do find myself reaching for these frequently if I want a bit of shine to my lips.

So that's it for my review and swatches! I hope to film a demo video on my Instagram soon but like I said, I have been traveling a lot so I haven't had the chance! Hope this post helped you out and let me know if you tried anything from this collection, I'd love to hear what you think!

Products were sent for consideration to review. All opinions are my own.

GIORGIO ARMANI LIP MAGNET SWATCHES AND REVIEW

2016-11-30T18:18:00.002+08:00

The Giorgio Armani Lip Magnets were possibly one of the most raved about new launches last month! I was curious to try them out for myself, as I heard promising things about them, such as it's comfortable and thin texture as well as intense and rich pigmentation. Plus, it's adorable packaging seems to be a bonus for clutch lovers. Here's what I think after a week of testing them out!

My first impression of just swatching the products was "Wow, this is really thin!" Especially for a liquid lipstick, I absolutely fell in love with the lightweight consistency, yet you still get an opaque coat (I wouldn't say rich nor intense). However possibly due to its thin and smooth texture, I find the colour slips around a lot, making it challenging to get an even application.

It's not impossible, I think it takes a bit more time and patience to get it looking right, but as you can see in the swatches below I still failed to get an even coat of particular shades, especially on the top lip. Other than that, the lipstick feels extremely comfortable on the lips upon first application, and the triangular applicator also helps to achieve more precision. Even with the bold red shades, I didn't need a lip pencil to apply accurately.

The liquid lipstick then dries into a semi-matte finish (rather than full matte), which I personally prefer since I have very dry lips. I don't find that it accentuates my lip lines like many other matte liquid lipsticks, and that would probably be the biggest reason for purchasing this.

Having tested various shades for a week so, I've found that certain shades (#501, #400, #402) stain the lips making it a pain to remove (I've honestly tried every makeup removing product I have: balm; oil; micellar water) - lo and behold, you are left with a patchy stain until the next morning.

I find my lips dry and tight after 3 hours of wear. One day I touched up lip balm only once during the day, and by the end of the night I also had flaky lips (but this could just be my dry lips and the dry weather). After eating and drinking, there's definitely some colour transfer. The lip color does end up quite patchy and less opaque so I would highly recommend taking it out with you for touch ups. It doesn't bleed, but transfers on my hands and in turn I tend to smudge it all over my bottom chin (being as low maintenance as I am).

I wouldn't go as far to say that it's the most long-lasting or hydrating lip product, however I do think it's texture, comfort and finish makes it a product worth trying out.

Here is a quick swatch video so you can see how they apply on the lips!

Full review of the @giorgioarmaniofficial #LipMagnet now up on my Facebook page (chinese) and Bethni.com (English)! 我對Armani 嘅Lip Magnet嘅用後感，佢地嘅上色圖都可以喺Facebook睇到喇！你地覺得呢個唇妝產品如何呢？💕

A video posted by Bethni Y 💜 (@bethniy) on Nov 30, 2016 at 2:18am PST

If you have the Lip Magnet, let me know what you think!

If you don't, would you consider purchasing it and if so, which shade(s)?

Hope this helped you guys out, and thank you so much for reading and supporting my blog as always :)

Products were sent for consideration to review by Giorgio Armani Beauty.

This is not a sponsored post.

NEW: NARS VELVET LIP GLIDE REVIEW

2016-10-23T19:33:00.003+08:00

Recently I was sent the new NARS Velvet Lip Glides which I was really excited to try. Liquid lipsticks with a nourishing formula? Yes please! This is probably one of the most exciting launches this season and I can't wait to try them out for you guys!

The Velvet Lip Glide is a very pigmented liquid lipstick with a glossy finish (some people have said it's a velvet finish - I don't know what they're talking about because honestly when I apply this, I just see a huge slab of gloss on my lips). Personally I wish they'd make it in a matte formula because that does seem to be the trend these days, but the good thing is that this formula is pretty hydrating. You can blot it with tissue or a sponge to achieve a more matte finish but without a lip pencil or lipstick underneath, it ends up patchy. It's also not a lip product that lasts all day and practically disappears after a meal - have to mention that does come off quite patchy too, but certain shades do leave a stain on your lips.

It has a vanilla scent to it which is not super strong or repulsive, personally I do like a little bit of fragrance as long as it doesn't irritate my skin. They are also very pigmented, however certain shades apply funny on the lips whilst others perform great.

The packaging is sleek, simple and very 'NARS', but I particularly like the doefoot applicator. It reminds me of the Revlon Ultra Matte liquid lipsticks, and allows ease of application and control. If you do make a mistake, a sponge or a tissue can clean it up easily without staining your face or lip contour area.

My favorite out of this group would have to be Bound which is a pretty dusty rose color. It's the one I've been reaching for the most out of the rest. Playpen is also a great everyday shade with a bit of coral hint to it, whilst Unlaced and Stripped are just too 'nude' and light for my skin tone. These two also don't apply as opaque as the bottom two so I would advise a lip pencil or lipstick underneath.

To be honest, there doesn't seem to be a huge difference in the red shades. Mineshaft is just a tad bit more on the orange side, whereas No. 54 is a beautiful bright red. Le Palace is the classic cool-toned red, though all of them are pigmented, applies on evenly and surprisingly doesn't bleed as much as I expected.

I must say, NARS did a good job on the Pinks! Both Danceteria and Le Main Bleue are beautiful but I would say Le Main Bleue is a bit more special whereas you can find shades like Danceteria anywhere. I love the berry tone of Le Main Bleue, it's very mysterious and demure, yet wearable in the daytime or on a night out.

Last but not least are the Deeps, which were the most disappointing. The shades are beautiful, particularly Area which is a deep brownish red, however Unspeakable and Toy just don't apply well on the lips. They are pigmented but when you try to go over the lips to even them out, both of them just tend to slip and slide and you're left with a patchy mess. Fortunately, Area was better in this case and applied pretty well. Again, I would recommend using something underneath just to avoid patchiness on the lips.

So that's my review and swatches of the NARS Velvet Lip Glides! Have any of you tried them and if so, which shades did you pick?

*Products were sent by NARS for consideration to review. As always, all opinions are honest and my own.

HUGE COLOURPOP HAUL & SWATCHES!

2016-10-06T10:07:00.000+08:00

Colourpop is finally shipping to Hong Kong! I got my hands on a few Colourpop items the last time I was in the States but it seemed to be not enough because soon after I was dying to get my hands on more!

I placed my order on 23rd September and the package arrived on the 5th October, which wasn't too bad considering it was coming from the States, plus I managed to take advantage of their free worldwide shipping promotion.

The package was very well wrapped with a lot of cushioning to protect the pieces. Only received one eyeshadow that was slightly cracked, but other products arrived perfect in this beautiful box.

I picked up a bunch of eyeshadows because honestly for the price, you couldn't get a better deal. I love the texture of the eyeshadows, it feels like you're dipping your finger into a really soft sponge, yet you get the full package: pigmentation, blendability and smoothness.

Some shades are not as solid as others such as Eye Candy and Tea Party with a bit more emphasis on the glitter (which is very prominent!) Rex is also a very special shade with a grey-black base and blue glitter. My favorite still has to be Weenie and probably Tang, as it's one of the few smooth matte shades I've tried.

I also picked up a couple of creme gel liners as I wanted to try ones in hard-to-get shades, and these pastel shades were right up my street, although not your everyday shades they do spice up a boring eye makeup look! I love how the gel liners went on very solid in one stroke, pretty creamy and smooth. Get Paid was a little more tricky than the others since it is a shimmery liner (which by the way, what?! How gorgeous does it look!), it was slipping and sliding a little bit, but can definitely work with it if you give it some patience.

I also tried removing the swatches with my powerful Helena Rubenstein Eye Makeup Remover and it took me some time and effort too, so I do predict these liners to be smudge-proof and budge-proof. I will be back with an update on these.

Lippie Pencils! I was really excited to try these out because lip liners are one of those things you can never have enough of, yet they can be so pricey! I picked up five shades in different tones and I love how they swatched - again very creamy, smooth and pigmented. I hope these are hydrating!

I'm not sure why I only picked up one lippie stix, maybe I was a bit skeptical but I am for sure picking up more of these (yep, just based on that swatch!). It felt very hydrating and creamy when I swatched it, the shade is gorgeous and pigmented. Have yet to see whether it dries into a matte finish but I'll give you an update on it once I've tried it out. Beautiful color though!

And of course, you can't shop on Colourpop and not buy their liquid lipsticks - I feel like it's become such a cult product that everyone is basically collecting them now. I got 8 shades, 4 on the nude/red side and 4 on the purple side. I love how they have more crazy shades for me to play with. Again they swatch beautifully. I'm loving how Viper and Dopey look!

Apart from the eyeshadows, the highlighters have got to be my favorite Colourpop products. Just look how beautiful those swatches look! I didn't buy more because I don't highlight every single day and it will take me forever to go through these, but the highlighters just look absolutely stunning on the skin. No tugging or cakey-ness, just pure, buttery heaven.

Monster is a very iridescent shade but has a duo chrome effect that gives it a special place in my heart, whilst Lunch Money is more of an everyday champagne shade, but still has a beautiful pearlescent finish. For the price, you can't go wrong with these.

So that was my Colourpop haul! Have you guys tried Colourpop and if so, which is your favorite product/shade? If you haven't tried them yet, I honestly urge you to go for it. I honestly didn't expect much given the affordable price but was pleasantly surprised since the first time I swatched them.

接受挑戰！PHYSIOGEL DAILY DEFENCE 系列 [AD]

2016-09-05T12:31:00.000+08:00

肉眼可能睇唔到，但係原來我地皮膚每日都會接觸唔同嘅環境嘅侵害。冷氣，空氣污染， UV紫外線.. 我發覺每次出出下街或者返到屋企都會突然有一粒甚至幾粒嘅敏感，一路都唔知道喺邊度黎。直至接受咗Physiogel嘅Daily Defence Blogger挑戰, 每日用放大鏡影低皮膚喺唔同環境嘅狀況先知道原來係外在環境影響皮膚。如果一直忽略唔好好保護佢，後果會好嚴重！

－敏感的起因－

環境嘅因素可以直接影響我地嘅皮膚，譬如汽車排出嘅柴油微粒同煤煙粒子，工業區嘅臭氧，同UV紫外線。唔單止導致皮膚流失膠原蛋白同彈性蛋白，仲會有好多碳粒子儲存喺皮膚表層破壞皮膚本身嘅屏障，變得更容易刺激皮膚同引致發炎，真係好恐怖！

上圖就係比較咗喺屋企皮膚上面嘅游離基同去完酒吧嘅情況。明顯見到右邊（酒吧）游離基嘅數量大好多，而當日我都記得喺酒吧嘅時候已經有小小敏感。

呢張圖就係比較唔同地方嘅環境裡面游離基喺皮膚嘅數量。最左邊係喺屋企附近散完步影（我住郊區，比較少車同完全冇工廠），游離基數量比較少。到中間果張就係喺中環去完event，明顯紫色圈圈多好多，見到都嚇一跳。最右邊就係當晚去睇完足球比賽，雖然唔算係工業區但係都係市區裡面，唔多唔少皮膚都有受到損害。

－如何對抗環境侵害等皮膚唔好咁容易老化同敏感？－

接受Blogger Challenge嘅同時我測試咗Physiogel Daily Defence系列超過兩個星期。佢係研究過皮膚嘅敏感起因，再研製出黎去抵抗環境對皮膚造成嘅侵害。佢嘅優勝之處就係成個系列都使用BioMimic科技，產品可以同皮膚嘅結構結合令皮膚更加強壯。我媽媽見到我開始試，已經不停讚好用，因為原來佢嘅皮膚科醫生都推介佢用。Physiogel係出曬名敏感性皮膚都可以用，因為佢有三無：無香料，無防腐劑，無色素。

溫和潔面乳 HK$138*

呢兩個星期用嘅都係呢個潔面乳。我會早晚用，夜晚可以順便卸走剩餘嘅化妝品。佢係好似gel同洗面奶嘅合體，非常容易推感覺好溫和同滋潤。我會沾小小上化妝棉到然後輕輕打圈咁清潔，覺得佢比想像保濕同時都覺得可以柔和咁去雜質。

輕柔保釋日霜SPF 15 HK$158

日霜裡面有 SPF 15係一個bonus，特別係夏天！因為可以用少一件產品皮膚唔洗好似好多負擔咁。呢個日霜質地好似好滋潤，但係我發覺佢都幾快吸收。搽完之後皮膚係會有一種健康嘅光澤。佢個特點係有抗氧化物全日保護皮膚，對抗外在環境嘅侵害。

賦活保濕晚霜 HK$158

除咗日頭要阻隔游離基，夜晚嘅保護都唔可以忽略。夜晚我地要更加注意補充水分，而佢嘅晚霜我發覺係更水潤同埋保濕度會長久D。感覺一樣唔黏亦都好快吸收，但感覺皮膚上面都會有一層薄薄的膜去鎖緊水份。皮膚都冇再因為冷氣抽乾水份而敏感了。

多謝Physiogel比機會我接受呢個挑戰，唔單止增加咗對皮膚同環境嘅知識，仲可以試到一個我非常中意自己亦會推介比朋友嘅系列。

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This post is sponsored by Physiogel

As always, all opinions are my own after testing the products and taking the challenge for 14 days.

REVIEW: URBAN DECAY VICE LIPSTICKS

2016-08-06T16:43:00.000+08:00

I don't think there was ever a brand which launched 100 lipsticks all at once, and if there ever were a brand that would go to these limits it would no doubt be Urban Decay. I have been a fan of their eyeshadows for many years (my first ever eyeshadow palette was the Naked 1), but I never showed too much interest in their lipsticks until now.

So a whopping 100 new shades to choose from and what else? What's so special?

Apart from promising rich, pigmented and a creamy texture, the lipsticks are infused with aloe-vera, jojoba, avocado and babassu oils to keep your lips nourished and soft along with Illipe butter that provides long-lasting moisture. Not only do we have 100 new shades but in 6 different finishes as well including: Mega Matte, Comfort Matte, Cream, Metallized, Sheer and Sheer Shimmer. They retail for USD17.00 or HKD150.00 which to be honest, is not a bad price considering the usual quality and price point of Urban Decay.

I received the Mega Matte, Comfort Matte, Cream and Metallized finishes to swatch and review for you all today.

- PACKAGING -

The new lipsticks are encased in a cool silvery-toned packaging with the Urban Decay logo embossed on the top, as well as the text logo on the side. With a touch of gold on the bottom of the bullet case, it is rather elegant and sleek for its price point. What I love most are the colored stickers on the bottom of the lipstick which refer you to the shade, where I don't have to read the name (too lazy for that sometimes) to find the shade I want to use.

- FORMULA & SWATCHES -

In general, you can see that the lipsticks swatch quite well. Fairly pigmented, even and creamy when swatched on the hand. I would say some shades don't particularly "glide on" but I will get to that when I review each formula!

On its own

On top of a lip balm

Urban Decay Vice Lipstick - Backtalk (Comfort Matte)

Backtalk is a beautiful pinky nude, which is one of my current favorite shades to wear this summer. I fell in love with this the moment I swatched it and much to my surprise, the formula is heavenly.

It's creamy consistency allows it to glide on my lips without sacrificing pigmentation and evenness and the matte finish without a lip balm is gorgeous. I do like layering this over a lip balm though just because my lips tend to get really dry and it ends up being a semi-matte. It wears pretty well on the lips although I find I need to touch up with a lip balm every 3 hours or so, but this has to be my favorite finish out of all the 6 finishes. The velvety finish is incredible, and as the name suggests, it's comfortable and pretty to wear.

Urban Decay Vice Lipstick - Big Bang (Metallized)

Although all my blogger friends have been raving about this, I can't say I'm too keen. It is pretty in the tube and on the lips, but I'm not likely to wear this out on any occasion. The metallized finishes are pretty creamy too, although they require a bit of building up (will probably look better layered on top of a lip pencil or lipstick). I must say, the shimmers are very fine and not chunky at all, if you are looking for that ultra shimmery yet non-messy lipstick, this is the one.

Urban Decay Vice Lipstick - Firebird (Cream finish)

This is probably my second favorite finish as it is probably the most creamiest and pigmented lipstick I have ever used. It is easy to apply even on my difficult lip shape, and only requires about one layer if you've got that precise application (I usually have to go over my lip shape about two times at the very least to get everything accurate). Firebird is a gorgeous fuschia that gives that pop of color to your complexion - it's sharp edgy look makes it very "Urban Decay", and most important of all I think this is the most hydrating out of the bunch!

Urban Decay Vice Lipstick - 714 (Mega Matte)

On to 714, I thought this was just mediocre. The shade is a gorgeous warm-toned red which is always a classic, but I found this harder to apply compared to the Cream formula. It took me a while to get everything to look even (a lip pencil would be advised), and the lipstick clung to my lips making the process rather challenging. The Mega Matte finish is as what it says - mega matte, but I personally think the Comfort Matte looks and feels way better on the lips. I would say I'm rather disappointed in this finish because I have tried other matte lipsticks that are more creamy and hydrating than this one.

Urban Decay Vice Lipstick - Pandemonium (Mega Matte)

Believe me guys I did try, but my lips definitely did not like Pandemonium! Even with a lip balm and a lip primer (I used MAC), the color just did not go on well on my lips. You can see it looks pretty patchy, and ended up drying out my lips. Don't get me wrong, the color is amazing although it's not something I would personally wear, but I would say this is very close to the Urban Decay signature color, but I would skip this completely just because the formula is pretty disappointing.

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Lip Pencil - Pandemonium

I did end up trying to layer this lip pencil underneath the lipstick above, but it still did not look that great. Maybe my lips just don't cooperate with Mega Mattes? I have no clue. I do appreciate that they provided a lip pencil but it's not particularly creamy and didn't work well with my lips at all.

Did you guys pick up any of the Vice lipsticks and if so, what shade and finish is your favorite? Let me know in the comments!

*Not sponsored. Products were sent to me by Urban Decay for consideration to review.

REVIEW: MAC LIGHTFUL C QUICK FINISH COMPACT

2016-08-02T12:13:00.002+08:00

Hi all! Today I will be reviewing the MAC Lightful C Quick Finish Compact SPF 50 PA++++(HK$335) in Light! I was really excited to pick up this cushion because I heard everyone rave about it and how it was the perfect cushion for humid weather and oily skin, so I decided to put it to the test for 8 hours and see how well it held up.

中文review請按這裡

Please click here for the Cantonese review

The packaging is pretty generic where the cushion is encased in a white compact and comes with a sponge and a mirror. The sponge is pretty soft too, but other than the rainbow stripes on the front of the packaging, there is nothing too exciting.

The cushion comes in 5 shades (Extra Light, Light, Light Pink, Medium and Medium Plus) and I picked mine up in Light. I think I am supposed to be a shade down, but I was worried about oxidization and therefore thought it was a safer bet to go with a shade lighter.

First Application

On first application, I was pretty surprised by how good the coverage was. I'd classify it as medium to high coverage where not only did it even out my skin tone (really well), it covered most of my blemishes and created a natural yet flawless finish. It didn't look cakey, powdery nor too heavy - it was the perfect balance. It did feel sticky at first and I was worried about transfer, however once it set after about 10 minutes, it set into a nice semi-matte finish, leaving just a bit of natural glow.

I would say that on this particular day, my skin was pretty dry, especially on the right side of my face and my nose, and the cushion did nothing to alleviate that dryness. However on the left side of my face, it looked great and also reduced the appearance of my pores.

Notes: Left side of face set with MUFE HD Pressed Powder

4.5 hours later

4.5 hours later, I could start to see the dryness getting more serious around the sides of my mouth where there was a dry patch, and the foundation settled into my pores on the right side of my face. However the left side of my face looked pretty much the same as it did during the first application which really surprised me, considering it was a pretty hot and humid day in Hong Kong (though I spent most of my time indoors). My face wasn't too shiny, but just a little bit of oil seeping through made the foundation look more dewy rather than shiny.

I then touched up the left side of my face with more cushion, and I like how it looked after touching up - not too cakey or heavy.

Note: Right and left side set with MUFE HD Pressed Powder

8.5 hours later

Although we lost a bit of coverage, the overall finish looked pretty good and my skin tone was pretty much still even apart from a few dark blemishes here and there. Even under my eyes where I touched up a little, my dark circles were still hidden pretty well. There was just a little bit of shine underneath artificial lighting, but the semi-matte finish still remained and I did not have any urge to blot my face nor take my makeup off. I must admit that despite some dry areas (I probably should have used a more hydrating primer), this exceeded my expectations, and is a cushion I would probably be willing to use during the summer since it has great SPF!

Packaging: 4/5

Coverage: 4.5/5

Longevity: 4.8/5

Hydration: 1.5/5

Oil-Control: 3.5/5

Overall: 4/5

I hope this review helped you out and if you have tried it, don't forget to leave me your thoughts in the comments!

This review is not sponsored. I redeemed the product with a MAC voucher.

CRAZY FOR CHANEL

2016-07-28T18:16:00.000+08:00

Everytime I get a phone call from the Chanel courier, I get super excited. I have become a top fan of Chanel during the recent two years, and have begun collecting most of their limited editions. Most importantly, I have seen a huge improvement in their formula and more attention to detail to their packaging and design. This time I received quite a variety of products from skincare to eyeshadows to their relaunched brow powder.

每次收到Chanel courier打黎就會好興奮。大家都知道我呢兩年變咗Chanel頭號粉絲，開始會儲佢地嘅limited edition同埋主要覺得佢地嘅配方越來越有進步！今次的包裹有幾款不同的新產品，如護膚品，眼影及眉粉喔！

Chanel 雙色眉粉組合

首先就是眉粉的relaunch! 聽說之前曾推出過，後來discontinued, 今年再推出！

這個眉粉盒分別有兩款色調，包括40號色 (naturel) 及 50號色 (brun). 幸好我收到的色系是40號，因為髮色的關係我覺得比較淺色的眉色更適合我。

包裝外殼是很典型的黑色Chanel包裝，與平時的Chanel眼影盒及胭脂盒一模一樣。

裡面有兩款眉色－一深一淺。另外還附送3種工具，包括：眉鉗，螺旋掃及斜角眉粉掃。

老實說，有這些工具是很方便的（我下個月去美國旅遊應該會帶這個去），唯獨是眉粉掃比較硬和粗糙，塗上眉粉的時候有點不舒服好像是在刮我的皮膚。

然後嘗試用我平時用的Sigma SS266眉粉掃（非常柔軟的），但用這支掃的話顏色沒有那麼顯色。我發現要用它附送的眉粉掃才能抓粉，它好像很飛粉的樣子，其實這樣才能上到顏色。反而用Sigma SS266，粉卻抓不了，而顏色顯色度偏低。

除此之外，顏色非常合適，而且包裝很美。這個我要多試試再分享用後感喔。

Chanel Brow Powder Duo #40 Naturel US$50

One of the products I was most excited about was their relaunched Brow Powder Duo. I heard that this was discontinued a while back but they brought it back this year and I understand why.

First off, the product comes in two shades - #40 Naturel and #50 Brun. I was so happy I received #40 since my hair is a lighter color, I don't get much out of dark brow powders.

It comes in the classic black Chanel packaging (which makes it even harder to find products in my drawers now) encasing two brow powder shades as well as three mini brow tools: a pair of tweezers, an angled brow powder and a spoolie. They are great tools especially for traveling (I'll probably be taking this with me to the States next month), but the quality of the angled brush was a bit of a let-down. The bristles are very coarse and stiff which is quite uncomfortable against my skin.

I then tried to use my favorite Sigma SS266 brow powder brush (super soft), but the brow powders don't show up as pigmented in comparison.

Other than that, the shades are perfect for me alongside the classic and minimal packaging. I'll be back with a further review once I've given it a few more gos.

Chanel Les 4 Ombres 4色眼影 HK$485

平時到Chanel店鋪想選購他們的四色眼影盤有些難度，因為有很多顏色配搭我覺得很難使用，很久之前也有用過一些Chanel眼影盒，怎麼塗都不好看。但是這個色系我覺得不錯，容易carry 但不會像平時用的大地色，不過覺得這個眼影盒上色度和配方沒有太大驚喜（相比我很喜歡的Empreinte du Désert眼影盒）。

這個眼影盒裡面有一個帶閃粉的銀色，我覺得挺特別而且閃粉很細膩；一個珠光肉色用來做base也很不錯同時可以提亮眼皮；一個淺粉紅色還有紫色－這兩個我都很喜歡。雖然大家看到上色度都沒有超級強，但覺得如果想要一個低調而優雅的眼妝這個也是不錯的選擇。相比其他Chanel眼影盒這個是值得推介，始終顏色耐用！

Chanel Les 4 Ombres Quadra Eyeshadow #272 Tissé Dimensions US$61

I always found it difficult to pick eyeshadows from the range of Chanel quads available because some of them I find hard to use, and I have also mentioned before that Chanel eyeshadows generally just don't look good on me. However I do love this color scheme and find it perfect for my skin tone, yet it's not your average neutral palette. Pigmentation and smoothness is alright, nothing amazing yet not terrible. The palette contains a shimmery silver (in which the shimmers are actually quite fine and beautiful), and a pearl base shade which does brighten up my eyelid very well.

The bottom row contains a rosy pink and a dark violet are two of my favorite colors. However as you can see in the last picture that the shadows are not particularly pigmented, however they are great if you are looking to create a subtle, elegant look.

Chanel Stylo Eyeshadow 幻彩柔滑眼影筆 HK$300

Chanel的眼影筆我之前應該沒有review過，但是其實之前已經收過幾支而且超級喜歡！每當我很匆忙要準備出去或者比較懶只想化一個簡單妝容就一定會用上。除了柔滑及上色的配方外，塗上的時候會感覺到冰涼的感覺（炎炎夏日的時候很適合！）

這次Chanel寄給我幾款顏色包括：

Beige Dore - 偏金色，用來打亮眼頭活提亮眼皮很不錯

Bronze Platine - 帶灰的啡色，單用這個帶種簡單美

Rose Petale - 粉紅色當然是我的最愛。這個一樣有提亮的效果而且帶點少女感

Vert Grise - 雖然比較少塗綠色的眼影，但這個帶點olive tone 其實也很容易carry

Bleu Nuit - 覺得這個塗上下眼線應該很好看，或者用來配合煙燻妝也很不錯

Chanel Stylo Eyeshadow Fresh Effect Eyeshadow (LE) US$34

I don't think I've reviewed this on my blog before but I had a couple prior to these and I LOVE them. They are my go-to if I'm in a hurry or if I just want something simple on my eyes. Smooth and buttery formula, lasts all day and has this cooling effect that is just an extra cherry on top in the summer.

I was sent a variety of shades including:

Beige Dore - a great golden shade for brightening up the inner corners and eyelid

Bronze Platine - An ashy bronze which looks stunning all over the lid on its own

Rose Petale - Can never get enough pink! This also has that brightening effect and gives off a youthful vibe

Vert Grise - I wasn't so sure about this shade but I think this would look great for an olive eye makeup look

Bleu Nuit - Great for spicing up a makeup look by applying it on the lower lashline or if you're working a blue-black smokey eye

Dimensions de Chanel 全方位豐盈睫毛膏限量版 HK$285

這個睫毛膏應該是我第一支Chanel的睫毛膏，有驚喜也有失望吧。

首先它的濃密程度非常高，但是增長及捲曲度我會扣分。因為它好像很多纖維才塑造到超濃密度，但同時也覺得它令我的睫毛變重了，變相很容易drop. 但是6-7個小時後，雖然沒有smudge, 但有出現曱甴腳的情況（應該是纖維太多了吧）。

Chanel Dimensions de Chanel Mascara #10 Noir (LE) US$32

One thing I noticed when using this is the volume - oh the volume. I had to give it up to Chanel for the name because it definitely adds dimension to my lashes, but I'd probably rate it lower for length and curl as I feel like the fibres seemed to weigh down my real lashes. After about 6-7 hours of wear, there was no smudging which is always a bonus, but it looked slightly clumpy and spidery.

Chanel 山茶花保濕眼部微精華露 15ml HK$565

最後就是我一直想試的山茶花保濕眼部精華。它原本的面部保濕精華我一直很喜歡（已經用完一瓶，正在用第二瓶）。據說這個能提升肌膚水潤度，改善浮腫及幼紋，讓眼部位置看起來更飽滿和有精神。質感上我覺得沒有太大分別，但兩者都很水潤和輕薄。我會先試兩個星期再匯報用後感！

希望今次的分享對大家有幫助，如果這個post裡面有什麼產品大家想我另外拍片測試的話留言告訴我吧！

Chanel Hydra Beauty Micro Gel Yeux US$68

At last, something I've been wanting to try for ages! I swear by the Micro Serum (one empty and just opened a new one) so I was very excited for this launch. It claims to replenish the eye area by treating to dehydrated lines as well as to boost its moisture level, allowing our delicate eye area to feel plump and looking energized.

I don't really see a huge difference in terms of the texture of this compared to the micro serum, both are hydrating and weightless, but I shall report back on the effects after testing it for at least two more weeks.

I hope this post helped you out! If there's anything you'd like me to review or do a video on, let me know in the comments!

*Products c/o Chanel. This post is not a sponsored post.

MY BLOGGING JOURNEY

2016-07-15T22:49:00.000+08:00

Today's post is a different one. I always get asked the questions: "What made you start blogging?", "How did you get into blogging?", "How is it possible to blog for a living?"

So I thought I would start writing about my blogging journey, on one hand to document my thoughts, and secondly, with the hopes of helping those who may be interested in blogging.

Blogging isn't something new anymore (if anything I think it's starting to become saturated), but there was never a manual, or an instruction book when I started, even now I don't think there's a real playbook. It differs for every person, and rightly so because that's what you need to be if you want to blog - different.
This is more of a general post, but if you would like me to touch on more specific topics, leave them in the comments below!

- GETTING STARTED -

I don't know if any of you remember the Xanga days. Oh, those were the days. I started writing about my life on Xanga when I was about 12-13 years old. I was really into the World Wide Web and fascinated by what you could do on it. I learned so much from the Internet, such as building my own Geocities website, to learning how to code and design websites using HTML and Photoshop. I practically buried my head in my computer so much during my free time my mom got worried, but I loved it. I was on Xanga for a few years and I think that was actually my real first blog where I would document what happened each day, and gradually learned to insert photos that I took on those days. It became my online diary and there was nothing I enjoyed more. My hobbies and interests would come and they would go, but whatever changes I went through, my blog would still be there, and those changes were documented.

Fast forward to early 2000s, there was YouTube. I started off recording covers, and gradually got inspired by Michelle Phan and BubzBeauty to start my own channel about life and beauty (though everything about beauty I had actually learned from YouTube).

- HOW BLOGGING BECAME MY JOB -

I think the answer to that is, because I never thought it would be.

By 2010, I was a YouTube partner and had a split of the ad revenue, but it started off being about HK$10 a month the first few months (although I was uploading about once a week), and gradually that amount grew, although to this date, not enough to survive in terribly-expensive Hong Kong. I knew that it wasn't practical to just "hope" that my videos would get more popular and thus, more Adsense money. Long story short, I got my butt out there, looked for a job, found a job, stopped blogging because I didn't have enough time, quit my job, started my own business so I could handle both (business and blog). This was over a span of about 8 years, and this year I finally closed down my business to focus on my blog. I don't have millions of subscribers, but about one partnership a month plus some of the AdSense money I am just about able to survive in this city (luckily I don't rent).

It was definitely a journey of ups and downs but I couldn't be happier with my decision. This is something I love to do, and to be able to do it all day everyday, even if it means late nights, eye aches from editing, finger cramps from typing to much - I am still so incredibly happy and grateful.

I think one of the reasons I am where I am now, is because I never thought or planned for it to happen. It just did. Brands that I love began contacting me about sponsorships and product trials, and it was very rewarding to me despite the negativity surrounding it. It meant that I was doing something right, it meant that people recognized my work, it meant that people see me as being an influential person. I didn't intend on having all of this nor was I blogging for these wrong purposes either.

From a nobody, to somebody - that was the biggest reward of all.

- WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO SOMEONE WISHING TO START A BLOG? -

Do it now! "Start now, think later" is what I would say. It doesn't hurt to try, and if it really is something you genuinely enjoy doing and you are passionate about it, you have already succeeded in doing something that makes you happy! It's not about the numbers, it's not about the number of sponsorships, or the quantity of products you get sent. The glamour of blogging is really just the skin of an onion. There are so many more layers underneath it (the tears, maybe, but don't let that scare you!). Just remember to find your niche, what makes you different to other bloggers. Focus on the quality, not quantity (though you will still want to be consistent). Only when you start will you truly know what blogging entails, and you can then decide whether you like it or not.

I love blogging, and I love seeing other people doing what they love and loving what they do.

If you have any more blogging-related questions, feel free to pop them down below and I can write more posts about certain topics you are interested in.

I am by no means regarded as 'successful', but I see myself AS successful because I have already found what I love doing in life, and I get to do it 24/7. This is why I really want to encourage people to pursue their dreams, because overcoming all the difficulties and challenges to do what you LOVE, that's what makes you successful!

IPSA POWDER FOUNDATION REVIEW

2016-07-04T14:03:00.001+08:00

早前有幸試IPSA底妝產品，點知一試即愛上！到最近推出了全新磁石透光粉餅，我也等不及開來用，再測試給大家看。

自己其實比較少用這種粉餅上妝, 總覺得會很乾而且自己還是喜歡粉底液的無瑕，絲絨妝感。

但看了這個粉餅的賣點倒覺得可以一試。

IPSA 磁石透光粉餅 SPF 25 PA+++

價錢:

粉餅: HK$340

粉盒連粉撲: HK$110

粉撲: HK$40

特點：

1. 能遮蓋粗大毛孔，讓皮膚看起來更細緻平滑

2. 使用IPSA獨有「原透光光學科技」，透現皮膚自然的光澤感，讓皮膚看來更剔透以及防止肌底暗啞

3. 方便快捷，一take過極速上妝, 無須上濕粉都可締造零瑕妝感

4. 磁石科技讓粉質感應及撫平皮膚的凹凸，妝容更貼服

5. 能實現持久服貼的妝效，含有long-lasting shield配方，解決浮粉，油光問題。

另外雙面粉撲的設計也比較獨特。一邊是海綿質地，用來上妝能達到更高的遮瑕度。而另外一邊是絲絨質地，能締造柔光的妝效（適合補妝時使用）。

A while back I was invited to try IPSA's foundation range, and I was pleasantly surprised and have since fallen in love with their face products. So when I heard they came out with a new Powder Foundation, I couldn't wait to try it and share my thoughts with you all.

To be honest, I rarely use powder foundations/2 way cakes, as I find them drying on my skin. I personally love the silky finish and hydrating feeling of a liquid foundation, but after seeing the selling points of this powder I knew I had to try it out.

IPSA Powder Foundation SPF 25 PA+++

Price:

Powder Foundation: HK$340

Case and Sponge: HK$110

Sponge: HK$40

Claims:

1. Minimizes the appearance of pores, making the skin look smoother

2. Features IPSA's unique light technology to create a natural radiance and preventing skin from looking dull

3. Quick and convenient, easy to apply, no liquid foundation needed for a flawless finish

4. Magnet powder enables smoothening of bumpiness of the skin and adheres to the skin well

5. Features Long-Lasting Shield Complex to prevent separation and oil build-up

It also features a dual-sided sponge - one side being the sponge side to create a flawless complexion (used for applying as a foundation), and the other side being a velvety texture to create a soft finish when touching up.

剛剛上粉的感覺真的挺驚喜的。的確是很快速(1分鐘內完成整塊臉）。雖然遮瑕度低至中等，整體上能均勻膚色，妝效比較啞緻，且真的帶有自然的光澤感。雖然皮膚比較乾的位置它都有卡粉，但剛上妝的時候不太嚴重。覺得只要先做好保濕程序，應該沒有太大問題。

粉質也很細膩，貼薄，其實幾乎感覺不到有東西在臉上。

只是一些瑕疵它不能夠遮蓋，還是要出動遮瑕膏。

三個小時後，因為外面比較熱，都有出油，所以還是補粉了。而且補粉之後，油光馬上消失而且能增加遮瑕度。

I was really surprised when I first applied this. It took no more than 1 minute to apply to my entire face, and though the coverage was low to medium, it was able to even out my skin tone and create a velvety matte finish with a hint of natural radiance. It did flake a little on the dry areas of my face, but it wasn't anything to serious. I think with a bit of priming and hydrating effort, it should be fine.

Powder is very fine, light and it almost felt like I didn't have anything on my face. The only downside is it didn't manage to cover a lot of my blemishes, but that's what concealer is for right?

Since it was pretty hot outside when I was testing this (and I spent about 30 minutes outdoors), my skin did start to get oily, so at the 3 hour point I touched up. I love it even more for touch-ups! It immediately got rid of the shine, adding an extra bit of coverage yet didn't feel any heavier.

七個小時後...

大部分時間都在室內，自從上次補粉已經沒有出很多油。但是乾的位置有卡粉情況出現（特別是鼻翼位置）。但整體看起來還不錯，如果不是測試的話我應該會噴一下保濕噴霧，也應該有助改善。

7 Hours Later

I spent most of my time indoors and my skin didn't feel any oilier, but there was some dryness especially around my nose. Overall it looked pretty good for 7 hours. On a normal day I would probably go over with some hydrating mists to combat the dryness.

自然燈光底下的情況

Shot in Natural Lighting

10個小時後，差別不大。但是整體來說毛孔位置依然很平滑，只是鼻翼有脫皮和浮粉情況。

結論：

整體來說我真的很滿意這個Powder Foundation. 的確能造到剔透感。大部分位置很平滑，貼服，而且薄薄的對皮膚沒有負擔的感覺。

自然的遮瑕度還能接受，只是一些深的瑕疵用遮瑕膏補上就好。

這個應該比較適合混合肌或油性肌膚的朋友，但我這個乾肌依然還會用，只要注意一下保濕就好。真的很方便呢而且補妝的效果也很好，不會覺得太厚。

這個粉餅我非常滿意，試用完都有極力推薦給身邊的朋友，哈哈。

After 10 hours, there wasn't too huge of a difference. Pores still looked very smooth - the main issues were the dryness near my nose. Forehead still looked pretty amazing!

Overall, like other IPSA products, I am very pleased with the Powder Foundation. It really has that soft luminous glow without looking too oily, and most areas looked very smooth despite the low coverage. I personally love how light it is and comfortable it feels on the skin - perfect for the summer time.

I can live with the low coverage because all you need is a concealer stick and you're good to go. Although I'd say this is more suited for combination to oily skin, I'm still going to be using this, with a bit of hydration prep underneath. It's a convenient powder foundation, great for touching up too.

All in all, I'm super pleased and this is something I would purchase once I've used it up (I've also been recommending it to my friends too!)

Check out my video here where you can see how the foundation lasted the entire day.

*Product sent by IPSA for consideration to review.

This is not a sponsored post.

GUCCI BEAUTY HAUL

2016-06-28T16:17:00.002+08:00

早前出席 Gucci 香水發佈會，但竟然被本來做裝飾的化妝品吸引。之前有聽說過 Gucci出化妝品但因為全香港只有一個counter，遲遲都未有機會試上手（而且去了就一定對銀行戶口不利）。點知試上手有意外驚喜，亦已經深深愛上...

I attended a Gucci fragrance launch a few weeks ago, but ended up getting distracted by the gorgeous makeup products that were on display on the tables. I have heard of Gucci products before, but since there is only one counter in Hong Kong, I never ended up visiting (and I know that once I go, it will not be good for my bank account). However I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the products, and am now in love...

Gucci Magnetic Color Shadow Mono - #020 Sunstone (自購/Purchased)

HK$310 / US$37

本來不打算買單色眼影，因為自己比較鐘意用palette (夠方便嘛），但係見到呢個顏色真係忍唔住買返黎。原來呢個顏色成日斷貨，本身係BA自留佢竟然主動讓比我所以真係要多謝Louis! 呢個顏色係好夢幻的珍珠白色，閃粉都好幼細做到低調blingbling效果。用來打亮眼頭位置之外仲可以做highlight 搽喺顴骨對上位置或者唇峰。粉質係非常細滑，而包裝細細粒帶出街方便。

上色度: 10/10

柔滑度: 9/10

值得買指數: 10/10

I wasn't intending on buying mono eyeshadows, since I like using palettes more (it's more convenient and you don't need to waste time deciding on what colors go with what). However I couldn't help myself when I saw this gorgeous shade. Turns out this was sold out, and the SA had it on hold for himself but he was kind enough to let me have it (Thank you Louis)! It is a beautiful shimmery champagne shade, with finely milled shimmers that look amazing on the skin. It can be used for brightening up the inner corner, all over the lid as a base shade, and can also be used as a highlight on the cheekbones and cupid's bow. Amazing, fine formula and great packaging for on-the-go.

Color Payoff: 10/10

Blendability: 9/10

Worth Purchasing? : 10/10

Gucci Magnetic Color Shadow Quad - #040 Autumn Fire (自購/Purchased)

HK$545 / US$65

我入去Gucci counter嘅時候目標係買佢嘅4色眼影盒，因為喺event深深愛上佢嘅質地同包裝。今次帶咗Autumn Fire返屋企，主要係鐘意佢有一個matte嘅啡色做眼部陰影，顏色配合得靚同埋容易使用。包裝實在係太靚喇，黑色盒子配有金色邊圍住，打開後有一塊鏡子，同埋眼影都有印 Gucci monogram.

不過呢個色系其實上咗眼之後冇我想像中咁襯我，所以「值得買指數」扣咗分。自己都係適合一d冷色系嘅眼影。

*附有兩支雙頭棉掃

上色度: 10/10

柔滑度: 9/10

值得買指數: 7/10

When I was heading to the Gucci counter, I knew I wanted to get my hands on one of their eyeshadow quads since I fell in love with it after swatching it at the event. I took Autumn Fire home, mainly due to the fact it had a matte brown eyeshadow for contouring the eyes. The color combination is great and is easy to use, along with the beautifully designed packaging. It comes in a black case with gold accents as well as a mirror. The eyeshadows have are beautifully embossed with the Gucci monogram.

Unfortunately after taking this home and trying it on my eyes, I decided it didn't suit me as much as I'd liked, which is why the worth purchasing rating is a little lower for this. However I am hoping to get my hands on more cooler-toned eyeshadows from Gucci since the formula is incredible.

*Comes with two dual-ended sponge-tip applicators

Color Payoff: 10/10

Blendability: 9/10

Worth Purchasing: 7/10

Gucci Sheer Blushing Powder - #050 Spicy Petal
HK$430 / US$49

胭脂本來我冇打算買，但係入到去counter真係會想咩都帶曬返屋企。最終決定買返個胭脂做review （beth成日買太多眼影）。今次買嘅胭脂色系我collection裡面冇嘅顏色，帶有珠光的裸色，不過鏡頭下顏色睇落比真人睇偏橙，請留意喔。珠光其實都唔係喺相片睇落咁明顯，上咗面帶有些少光澤但比較自然的。不過上色度同搽出來嘅效果都唔錯，上色得黎好柔滑！已經考慮緊買隻粉紅色系嘅返黎！

＊附有一支胭脂掃－呢支掃好似diffuse咗個胭脂咁，用胭脂掃搽出來的效果冇咁上色

上色度: 8/10

柔滑度: 9/10

值得買指數: 8/10

I didn't really intend on picking up the blush, but the Gucci counter was literally like heaven-on-earth and it made me want to take everything home! I finally decided to pick up a blush to review (I buy too many eyeshadows for my own good). This time I picked up a shade that I didn't own in my collection - a pearlescent nude shade. Do note that under the camera lens, it looks more orange and shimmery than it does in real life. It gives off a beautiful soft glow on the cheeks, and has great color payoff. I am definitely pleased with the blush formulas too and will be picking up another shade.

*Comes with a blush brush which diffuses the pigmentation slightly.

Color Payoff: 8/10

Blendability: 9/10

Worth Purchasing: 8/10

買咗嘅4色眼影盒同胭脂都會有印上Gucci monogram的絨袋仔。

The eyeshadow quad and blush came with a velvet pouch

Gucci Pigment-Rich Lipstick
HK$300 / US$39

最後就當然唔少得唇妝產品啦! 身為脣膏控的Beth，見到個包裝已經溶掉了。黑金色主題的包裝打開脣膏蓋之後，會見到金色的 tube 印上 Gucci monogram的紋。教我如何可以不愛它..

而上圖見到唇膏搽出來都好實色，好滑的！滋潤度同持久度對咁實色嘅胭脂來說已經很不錯！

上色度: 10/10

柔滑度: 8/10

滋潤度: 7/10

持久度: 6/10

值得買指數: 7/10

Of course I couldn't leave without picking up a few lip products. As a lip addict, it was enough to just stare at the beautiful packaging. The lipstick comes in a black case with gold accents as well, but once you take off the lid, a gold case with the Gucci monogram embossed is revealed - probably one of the prettiest lipstick packagings I have seen.

As you can see, the lipsticks swatch pretty well in just one stroke. Pigmented and a light creamy formula, making it a hydrated yet long-lasting lipstick.

Color Payoff: 8/10
Creaminess: 8/10

Hydration: 7/10

Longevity: 6/10

Worth Purchasing: 7/10

#305 - Carnation

#445 - Lilac

Gucci Pigment-Rich Lipstick - #445 Lilac layered with #305 Carnation

#520 - Wild Amarena* (試用)

Gucci Matte Lipstick

HK$300 / US$40

呢支比較幼同長身係啞色的唇膏。之前都有朋友介紹過話佢係一隻難得唔乾的matte唇膏，所以自己好有興趣試！的確係好creamy，上嘴唔乾但都有果隻matte效果！

唯一的唔好處系佢嘅持久度比較驚人，到夜晚卸唇妝都有顏色，而會被嘴唇食咗色，好難卸呀！

上色度: 10/10

柔滑度: 7/10

滋潤度: 7/10

持久度: 9/10

值得買指數: 7/10

The Matte Lipsticks are longer and slimmer in design, and was recommended to me by my friend who said they are the most non-drying matte lipsticks she's tried. It has a creamy matte formula and though not necessarily hydrating, it didn't make my lips chapped.

The only thing I don't like about this is how long-lasting they are. When it was time to remove the lipstick, it seemed tattooed to my lips and was difficult to remove.

Color Payoff: 10/10

Creaminess: 7/10

Hydration: 7/10

Longevity: 9/10

Worth Purchasing: 7/10

#260 Adrenaline* (試用)

＃200 - Intriguing Nude （自購)

總結：

覺得 Gucci Beauty真係有驚喜。包裝奢華之餘，品質真係冇得輸 (當然價錢亦都反映咗呢兩個好處）。

特別推介：眼影系列

可Skip 產品：唇膏

好期待再買其他系列（譬如粉底，碎粉）試！

希望呢個post幫到大家！

So there you have my Gucci haul! Brilliant packaging design and amazing quality (although there is a price to pay for that!)

Must haves: Eyeshadows

Can Skip: Lipsticks

I'm so excited to pick up more products from Gucci such as their face products! Hope this post helped you out, and let me know if you've tried any Gucci products!

*This post is not sponsored. Some products I purchased with my own money and several were sent for consideration to review - these are marked in the post.

CHANEL SUMMER 2016 MAKEUP

2016-06-23T20:19:00.002+08:00

Chanel 2016 夏季彩妝系列雖然推出咗一段時間，但係我成日都係最遲買因為希望斷曬貨嘅時候我可以死心。點知今日喺Sogo去完event 經過Chanel專櫃我好奇問BA有冇貨，竟然有！佢話咁啱今日返咗少量，所以我就當然忍唔住入手啦！而都儘快今日寫埋blogpost分享第一印象，如果你本身都考慮緊嘅話，咁希望呢個post幫到你！

The Chanel Summer 2016 collection has been out for a while now, but as always, I tend to jump on the bandwagon pretty late (beauty blogger no-no). The reason being is usually down to the fact that, if I try to buy it later on, it would probably be out of stock and thus, I don't spend my money on things that I don't need. However, I passed by the Chanel counter today at Sogo (Causeway Bay), not really expecting them to have these in stock, yet when I asked, they said yes and alas, here we are.

I literally bought the products, shot the photos and wrote this blog post today (on the same day), which is why I thought I would share my first impressions in case some of you, like me, didn't want to get them but might change your mind after a little persuasion from me. Hope this helps!

Chanel Empreinte du Désert Eyeshadow Palette

第一件產品想買嘅就係佢地個限量四色眼影 Empreinte du Désert. 本身覺得有綠色都應該比較少用，但係老實說真係為收藏而買的。但係試上手後一萬個意外驚喜！粉質超級buttery, 好柔滑同上色。平時Chanel 的眼影我覺得爭小小，冇咁好推之餘 d顏色唔知點解喺我對眼度唔靚，但係今次真係好意外亦都好滿意買咗佢返黎。

Palette裡面全部都係帶有珠光的眼影，包括珍珠米色，卡其啡色，深啡色都係非常實用之選。而好特別嘅綠色同啡色配合應該唔太難carry，反而覺得今次做得好嘅就係一盒大地色配上一個突出d嘅顏色，與別不同。

眼影盒配有兩支棉掃同絲絨包包（唔知Chanel幾時先會用真正嘅眼影掃代替棉掃呢？）

價錢: HK$530

顯色度: 4/5

柔滑度: 5/5

持久度: N/A

值得買指數: 8/10

The first product I mainly wanted to buy from the collection was the Empreinte du Désert eyeshadow palette. I mainly wanted to collect this due to the packaging, but was pleasantly surprised once I swatched these beauties on my hand. I was never a fan of Chanel eyeshadows, they were never really smoothly pigmented and never looked good on my eyes for some reason, but this is a whole new level. The new formula makes the eyeshadows so beautifully creamy, and I am so glad to get my hands on this.

This palette consists of four pearlescent shades, including a champagne gold color, a khaki brown, a darker brown and an emerald green. I was a bit unsure of the green at first, but once swatched I already knew how I would wear the shade and it isn't as difficult to carry as expected.

The palette comes with two sponge-tip applicators and a velvet pouch (will Chanel ever get rid of these sponge-tip applicators and use real brushes?)

Price: US$65.00

Color Payoff: 4/5

Blendability: 5/5

Longevity: N/A

Worth Purchasing?: 8/10

Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Multicolour #Duo No. 02

第二件本身想買嘅產品就係呢個雙色嘅胭脂盒（自然亮肌調色蜜粉)。比我想像中更顯色，因為以前都有用過Chanel嘅胭脂好難build up顏色。反而呢隻一掃上d顏色會好soft 好自然, 但係都上色！方便在於有一個胭脂，有一個highlight, 亦可以兩個混合黎用達到超自然 flushed cheeks 妝感。個highlight都係非常自然，粉質細膩！

配有胭脂掃及絲絨包包

價錢: HK$480

顯色度: 4/5

柔滑度: 4/5

持久度: N/A

值得買指數: 9/10

The second product I had my eyes on from this collection was this blush duo. Again, pleasantly surprised by the color payoff, as previous Chanel blushes I've used in the past were difficult to build colour and were generally low in pigmentation. I got a fair amount of blush with just one swatch, and the color is soft and natural, yet pigmented! There are two shades in one product - one is an iridescent highlight which is extremely subtle, and a rosy-toned blush - you know those universal blushes that will suit most skin tones and give you a 'flushed cheeks' look? Yes, this is it. Blend the shades together and you get another softer, effortless blush shade. So technically, you get 3 shades in one product which is not bad at all, especially when the powders are so finely milled.

Comes with blush brush and velvet pouch

Price: US$65.00

Color Payoff: 4/5

Blendability: 4/5

Longevity: N/A

Worth Purchasing?: 9/10

Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Multi-Colour #Duo No. 01

本身唔打算買呢個嘅, 因為見佢奇奇怪怪咁，好似又橙得際，contour 有兩隻色我又怕唔會用。

但係swatch上手之後先發覺其實都幾有用。

淺色果隻色可以做全面嘅bronzer, 而深色嘅顏色可以做陰影因為佢比較ash tone。而混埋一齊用個效果都係好soft，可以兩樣都做到（視乎膚色同天氣吧）。

顏色一樣顯色得黎好柔和！

配有胭脂掃同絲絨包包／白色包裝

價錢: HK$480

顯色度: 4/5

柔滑度: 4/5

持久度: N/A

值得買指數: 7/10

I wasn't intending on buying this bronzer duo. At first glance one of the shades looked too orange-y for me and I wouldn't know what to do with it. However, I swatched them on my hand with the two shades blended together and I immediately said yes. It can actually be quite a practical palette - with the lighter shade as an all-over face bronzer, the darker ashy shade as a contour, and when blended together - well you can do whatever you want with it to be honest. Eyeshadow, blush for a nude look... it's quite a multi-functional palette now that I think of it. Shades are again, comparatively more pigmented than the usual Chanel blushes and very soft.

Comes with blush brush and velvet pouch

Price: US$65.00

Color Payoff: 4/5

Blendability: 4/5

Longevity: N/A

Worth Purchasing?: 7/10

Chanel Levres Scintillantes

608 Adenium and 612 Dzhari

最後就係兩支唇彩喇。聽說呢個formula係改良版，亦都見到d review話佢唔錯所以自己本身唔鐘意搽lipgloss都要買返兩支試下。

首先個顯色度唔算高，特別喺我個深色嘅嘴唇上只係一個tinted嘅效果。但係好處係佢比之前嘅配方冇咁「立」，咁厚，而glossiness都頗高，製造到玻璃唇效果。

如果本身鐘意搽潤唇膏的話，我覺得可以考慮入手（但要試清楚顏色因為有d顏色上咗嘴等如冇搽咁！）如果平時唔搽開lip gloss嘅，我覺得可以skip!

價錢: HK$265

顯色度: 2/5

滋潤度: 4/5

持久度: N/A

值得買指數: 5/10

Last but not least are the lip glosses. I will be honest, I only bought them once I heard of great reviews about the improved formula, despite the fact I am not a lip gloss type of girl, I wanted to give them a shot.

First of all, don't expect great color payoff - these are sheer lipglosses that add a bit of tint to your lips and that 'glass lip' effect. However, they definitely don't feel as sticky nor thick on the lips like previous lip glosses. If you like lip glosses, then highly recommend them. If you don't always wear lip gloss, skip these.

Price: US$30.00

Color Payoff: 2/5

Blendability: 4/5

Longevity: N/A

Worth Purchasing?: 5/10

希望呢個post幫到大家!

Hope this post helped you out! Let me know if you got anything from the collection and your thoughts on them!

*I purchased everything in this post.

9 NEW BENEFIT BROW PRODUCTS - FIRST IMPRESSIONS

2016-06-20T20:01:00.003+08:00

早前出席Benefit 發佈會，得知佢地會6月推出9件全新眉妝產品！雖然我對「眉」妝唔係太高要求，亦都冇咩研究，主要要求就係：只要化到稍微有精神，整整齊齊就滿足架喇。

不過知道特別喺歐美好受歡迎嘅 'Brows On Fleek' 漸漸到亞洲都開始多D人會著重眉妝

今次就分享下呢9件新產品同我對佢地嘅第一印象啦！

Ka-Brow 霜狀造型眉膏

顏色: #3

價錢: HK$235

其中最喜歡的產品之一！呢個係一個cream-gel formula嘅眉膏（同Anastasia Dip Brow Pomade / Tarte Brow Mousse相似). 最喜歡其實係一個設計。本身都有用開呢類嘅眉膏，覺得搽出黎好自然同埋比普通眉筆更持久，但係因為平時要另外用一支斜角掃，所以就唔太方便。呢個附有一支mini 斜角掃之餘，如果嫌支掃太細太難控制，可以倒轉佢插返入去，就可以變成一支full size嘅掃。設計相當細心！

個眉gel都夠滑同埋唔會容易kick，上眉都好均勻因此非常滿意。

特點： 24小時持久度，防水

值得買指數：9/10

Browvo! Conditioning Primer 眉毛底霜

價錢: HK$270

Face Primer, Eyeshadow Primer, 甚至lip primer都聽得多了，但係brow primer 我自己就真係未接觸過。呢個Browvo! 個設計幾特別，個刷頭係有好多膠粒粒，可以順滑同均勻咁塗滿眉毛同時都可以梳順眉毛。佢係一個透明gel，話說可以令眉毛更濃密之餘，用來作打底霜可以令之後上嘅眉色更顯色同埋持久。不過老實說，我自己d眉毛都比較粗同密，而我覺得如果其他眉妝產品本身都咁持久的話其實呢個唔係太需要。呢個primer裡面有大豆蛋白同魚蛋白成分，可以滋潤同有助眉毛增生，所以如果妳的眉毛本身係好疏或者好幼細咁可以考慮試試。

值得買指數：3/10

Precisely, My Brow Pencil 立體塑型眉筆

顏色: #4

價錢: HK$230

呢支我本身好鐘意用，一收到已經等唔切開咗黎用。佢令我唸起我之前很喜歡的 Anastasia Brow Wiz 或 Soap & Glory Archery Brow Pencil, 筆頭非常幼身，可以畫出到一條條的「眉毛」。佢支筆一樣係好滑，畫出來的線真係幾幼而且可以輕易塑出眉型，不過＃4號色對我來講太深色喇。

比起Anastasia, 我覺得Anastasia個效果會soft小小（唔知係咪同顏色有關），所以如果我再買應該會買返3號色。

好處係唔洗刨，而且另外一邊附有螺旋掃去blend返開顏色，幾方便的。

特點：防水，不用刨，可扭出扭入

值得買指數：8/10

Goof Proof Brow Pencil 豐盈眉筆

價錢: HK$230

如果成個collection只可以選一個產品去買，我會建議買呢支眉筆－佢會比較容易使用，好適合新手或者同我一樣畫眉都唔太講究／懶嘅人，係一個快速之選！

首先筆形係diamond shape, 同平時的斜角眉筆唔同。佢係比較立體的，所以可以用筆尖去畫好幼細的「眉毛」，亦都可以打平用來填滿成堂眉，快速及方便。

畫出來效果都係好soft 好自然，絕對係新手必備的！

特點：12小時持久度，防水

值得買指數: 10/10

Brow Zings 完美眉毛組合

顏色：＃4

價錢： HK$315

接下來的Brow Zings其實係更新版，之前已經有架。舊版本我都試過，當時因為顏色太深我用唔著。到了新版，顏色都係太深用唔著（崩潰狀態）。設計係唔錯的，裡面有一個眉蠟，一個眉粉，一個眉鉗同埋一支雙頭眉掃。

眉掃的設計好方便，可以接埋的。眉蠟做得唔錯，佢建議用斜角掃先上眉蠟，再用另外一邊嘅blending brush拿眉粉填滿眉色－眉妝效果係幾靚幾豐盈的。不過呢d步驟對我來講有小小too much (懶人的心聲吧），所以呢盒我自己覺得唔係一個必需品，除非你對眉好有要求！

特點：12小時持久度

值得買指數: 6/10

Ready Set Brow! 定型眉膏

HK$230

呢支係一支透明的眉gel, 而呢支我都非常喜歡。透明的眉gel 好適合我呢d 鐘意淺色眉嘅人，因為有時再搽上有色嘅眉gel會覺得好over 。另外佢嘅刷頭設計真係造得非常好！

見到掃上嘅 teeth 係非常幼，所以掃上眉毛嘅時候明顯可以好仔細梳返順d眉毛，有根根分明的效果，亦都係外國很流行的 “Feather Brows" trend！

值得買指數: 9/10

Gimme Brow 豐眉膏

顏色: #3

價錢: HK$230

本身已經有日日用開舊版 Gimme Brow, 都好喜歡！覺得除左可以梳順返堂眉之外都仲可以造島豐盈效果，令眉毛睇落更濃密。塗抹得好均勻之餘呢個都係防水的！

本身都打算回購。

特點：防水

值得買指數: 10/10

3D Browtones 立體提亮眉膏

顏色: #2

價錢: HK$235

本身唔太明白呢個產品嘅作用。有眉筆，眉粉，眉蠟，定眉膏－咁多產品仲唔夠咩？

試左之後覺得真係有小小分別。因為我的眉毛本身好深色，呢個可以染眉色之餘可以做到個立體感，d眉毛望落唔會好2D。佢只有 #2 或者 #4色，另外一個好處係lazy day可以只用佢一個（當然如果想有梗凸出的效果可以layer喺眉筆上面）。

特點: 防水, 12小時持久度

值得買指數: 8/10

Benefit High Brow / High Brow Glow 提亮筆

價錢: HK$215

本身有High Brow, 老實說超級懶的我比較少用。High Brow係matte finish 所以會比較自然，但都可以令眼部同整個輪廓更突出。新推出咗嘅就係 High Brow Glow, 有珠光的版本。

High Brow (matte) 係好creamy 好滑的配方，而非常容易推開。老實說雖然我好中意帶有珠光的東東（搽上手的時候係會心心眼的！），但係如果搽眉骨位置，我自己比較偏向鐘意自然小小的matte 色。可能因為眼影方面我都鐘意有珠光／閃粉，如果用 High Brow Glow, 成個妝感太bling，個人認為matte的提亮色會比較適合亞洲人。

值得買指數: High Brow - 8/10 ; High Brow Glow - 6/10

Benefit的新眉妝系列久係咁多喇！希望呢個post幫到你地！

由於自己的畫眉技巧都唔係太好，所以等我練好d再喺Instagram或者Facebook示範比大家睇！

大家有冇話邊隻眉妝產品有興趣呢？

Benefit 眉妝系列 2016年 6月 30號登場！

*Products sent by Benefit for consideration to review.

This is not a sponsored post.

What Does Your Fragrance Say About You? Brought to You by Gucci

2016-06-02T10:37:00.000+08:00

Brought to you by Gucci

Image Source: Gucci

Scents and fragrance not only have a way of bringing back memories, they can also say a lot about your personality. Having experimented with a lot of different types of scents over the past ten years or so, I can probably put my finger on what my favourite scent is and why it’s a representation of me as a person.

When it comes to scents, I’m a floral girl through and through. There’s something about florals, the way they look and the way they smell, that has a unique medley of femininity and playfulness. It’s spirited, yet calm. It’s youthful, yet it’s been cultivated. It’s not just about how they smell, it’s also how you respond to the scent - what do you see? What do you feel?

If any of you follow me on Instagram, you may know that peonies are my favourite flower - the intensive scent of sweetness is pure delight whilst the density of the petals overlapping is a beautiful visual. These beautiful blossoms are one of the core scents in Gucci’s Flora fragrance which was initially inspired by the signature botanic print by Gucci.

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Flora motif which features intricate flourishes in vibrant colours, and how gorgeous is this limited edition fragrance in honour of the anniversary! I love how the Flora accentuates the peony scent with roses (another one of my favorites) to create a delicate, soft airy feel, harmonized with a rich leathery texture springing from Cedar wood, musk and patchouli base notes.

The limited edition packaging makes this perfume a must-have for us floral fanatics too. Taking the same hexagonal shape from the original fragrance, the base is coated with the Flora motif as if they were blossoming from within the bottle - a lovely touch to bring the floral notes to life.

*This post is brought to you by Gucci. All opinions are honest and my own.

TOM FORD BEAUTY SOLEIL COLLECTION

2016-05-13T12:52:00.002+08:00

I wasn't a "buy everything from the new collection" type fan of Tom Ford, until I saw the new Tom Ford Soleil collection. The white and gold packaging caught my eye but it was what's inside the packaging that stole my heart.

A video posted by Bethni Y 💜 (@bethniy) on May 14, 2016 at 2:49am PDT

The Cream and Powder Eye Color would probably have been last on my list as I own way too many eyeshadows for my own good plus I've seen similar products from several Korean brands a few years ago featuring powder and cream eyeshadow in one packaging to easily spruce up your eye makeup look. I personally prefer powders to cream eyeshadows simply because cream eyeshadows can tug onto my eyelids and look creased soon after applying.

However this had the power to change my mind completely. The gold shimmery powder isn't the "tacky" type of glittery gold, instead it has a subtle iridescent finish and looks great on its own or as a base. The cream formula is purely magical. It's light and easy-to-blend consistency transformed my eyes, giving it more dimension and a soft airy feel instead of that heavy, caking cream eyeshadow that I have been familiar with. Together the two make the perfectly simple duo eye makeup. I have the shade 01 Naked Bronze which is great for all seasons though has that summery glow and thus, my love for Tom Ford makeup ignites.

TOM FORD MOISTURE CORE LIPSTICK - PIPA

Next up was the Moisture Core lipstick, which I was a bit weary about at first. Again, I've seen several brands introduce lipsticks with a moisturizing centre, filling it with Argan Oil and such but none of them were particularly thrilling or life-changing to me. The formula of this lipstick is creamy with I would say low to medium pigmentation, yet it is the epitome of the 'my lips but better' (at least on my lips), and it has buttery texture. I would say the lasting power of this is not amazing, but I'm very satisfied with the hydrating level of it and it is already becoming my everyday pick for a natural semi-glossy finish.

A video posted by Bethni Y 💜 (@bethniy) on May 12, 2016 at 5:13am PDT

TOM FORD SOLEIL CONTOURING COMPACT - THE AFTERNOONER

Moving on to one of the most coveted products from the new collection would be the Soleil Contouring Compact called The Afternooner. What a beautiful palette, and I could not take my eyes off it when I saw it at the press launch. I had to purchase it on Selfridges as it quickly sold out in Hong Kong. I'm not going to lie, initially I wanted this mainly for the packaging, but when I tried it on I was so glad I bit the bullet and bought it.

The bronzer is not my usual natural contouring shade since it is too warm-toned for me but I can get away with using it during the Summer for that healthy glow. The blush is a stunning coral blush and although quite sheer and soft, it can be buildable. The highlight is also becoming one of my favorites - again it's not one of those tacky shimmery highlights but looks almost as if the glow was radiating from underneath my skin. The powders are so fine and soft that blending was made easy and my complexion looked sunkissed, but not overly done. So in love with this palette and would highly recommend it despite the hefty price tag.

TOM FORD CREAM CHEEK COLOR - PINK SAND

The cream blush is another beautiful creation by Tom Ford. Again, I don't like cream blushes as although a lot of them are marketed as creamy, many of them tug onto my skin, don't blend as well as they claim and generally just look patchy on me. Again, my mind changed when I tried this on. It has a 'melted-butter' consistency, which means it blends like a dream and creates a soft illuminating glow with very fine gold particles. Another product that is not to be missed particularly if you want to try a real cream blush - this is it.

TOM FORD SHEER CHEEK DUO - BICOASTAL

Last but not least is another favorite from the collection - the Sheer Cheek Duo. Another brilliantly designed palette with a rosy blush and iridescent champagne highlight (that could also be used as a light blush). The powders are finely milled as well and as you can see from the swatches, it blends out really well as it feathers out without leaving any harshness. Where has Tom Ford been all my life and why am I only discovering his products now?!

If you've picked up anything from this collection let me know your thoughts in the comments!

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*This post is not sponsored. I purchased the Soleil Contouring Compact and Sheer Cheek Duo. The rest of the products were sent to me for consideration to review.

GIVENCHY TEINT COUTURE CUSHION REVIEW

2016-04-23T18:26:00.001+08:00

Givenchy Teint Couture Cushion Portable Fluid - #1 Fresh Porcelain

If you've been following my YouTube channel you may know that I've been on the hunt for the best cushion foundation for my skin, which resulted in a series of Cushion Foundation demos & reviews where I tested them throughout the day as well as analysed the packaging and price.

I guess cushion foundations require no explaining as they have been all the hype over the past few years. I believe they originated from Korea and gradually we are seeing more and more European and US brands offering their version of cushion foundations. What's not to love? They are compact and convenient, great for using at home or touching up on-the-go.

Click here to see my YSL Cushion Foundation blog post

PACKAGING & PRICE

The Givenchy Teint Couture is US$50 for one compact (no refill) and a sponge. I was pretty surprised that I didn't even get a leaflet (the ones you get with most luxury brands that tell you what's in it, how to use it, what's good about it and so on). Instead there are illustrations printed inside the box to show you how to use it. The exterior is a plain black case with the Givenchy logo and in my opinion, does look pretty chic and covetable.

Prior to purchasing this, I hadn't read about it nor did I see it in person so I did not know what to expect, thinking it was like any regular cushion. This is one of the first cushion foundations I've seen that does not actually contain a cushion sponge inside. Instead it uses a metal plate to separate the foundation, thus allowing the foundation or the product to maintain its freshness and won't go off as easily. I personally love this design, not just for its aesthetic but I somehow find this more hygienic than other traditional cushions. All you have to do is gently use the sponge and press against the metal plate, and a sufficient amount will be dispensed into the sponge.

Do note that the first few times you push, there would be no product, so be patient otherwise you may end up like me where I was constantly pushing and lo and behold, what seems like a stream of product comes gushing out from the compact. But apart from that tiny mishap, it was all good. It seems as though a lot of thought had been put into the design and that's one thing I like.

The application sponge is pretty standard - soft, but nothing particularly special.

PRODUCT

Here is the Givenchy Teint Couture Cushion in #1 Fresh Porcelain - before and after oxidization.

I purchased Shade #1 Fresh Porcelain which, upon application, was just right for my skin tone. However within seconds it had oxidized, although nothing too drastic from my natural skin tone, it was more apparent when I tried to build up the coverage. However throughout the day it didn't oxidize anymore, but do be careful when selecting your shade.

Due to the metal plate I presume, as the product touched my skin it had a cooling and refreshing effect, which is one big bonus for me, especially in the forthcoming Hong Kong summer.

I would say the coverage is medium, not as low as the Dior Bloom Cushion yet not as high as the YSL Le Cushion Encre de Peau or Shu Uemura TokyoSmart Cushion. It's a pretty acceptable coverage level especially for its lightweight texture that felt great on my skin. You can imagine, by now I was fairly impressed and was pretty sure this would be the cushion foundation for summer.

There was a nice, naturally radiant glow on the high points on my face, yet the rest of my face stayed semi-matte and once set, felt almost like second-skin. Not too heavy or cakey - it was just right and I didn't even feel the urge to powder at first (though it was 29 degrees celsius outside with 79% humidity).

WEARABILITY

I would say this foundation lasts well for about 7 hours (which is pretty long!). At the 7 hour point, it didn't feel too greasy either, but started to cake and separate a little. By 10 hours it was pretty patchy and dry, and although I tried touching up at the 7 hour point, it didn't help much.

However, overall it still looked great compared to the other cushions I've tried and it's a foundation that I'm keen to use again even in the summer months.

I do apologize that this blog post was a bit more lengthy than usual!

If you'd like to see my video where I demonstrated applying it and how it lasted throughout 10 hours, click here!

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如果有留意開我嘅 YouTube Channel 就會知道近來我瘋狂測試氣墊粉底，不同品牌都有測試一整天，希望能夠尋找適合自己的Cushion粉底。相信大家都熟悉韓國流行的氣墊粉底，漸漸越來越多歐美品牌都推出氣墊粉底，搞到自己都非常好奇。自己亦都覺得呢個設計系唔錯，方便實用，喺屋企用又得，出街用來補妝又得。

有興趣睇我對YSL 氣墊粉底嘅用後感歡迎按這裡

包裝及價格

Givenchy 的金屬氣墊粉底價格 HK$460 一個內附一個粉撲, 不含補充裝。其實我幾驚喜打開黑色紙盒後裡面冇一張紙仔（平時好多專櫃品牌都好鍾意附上一張紙詳細描述件產品點用，有咩特點同埋有咩成份嫁嘛）。不過黑紙盒裡面就有印上圖案指示。盒嘅外型都比較時尚，黑色及印上Givenchy logo, 簡單得黎都幾有時尚同典雅感。

買呢個cushion之前我冇睇過關於佢嘅資料亦冇親身見過實物，所以我冇話對佢有咩期望以為同普通氣墊粉底一樣。佢係我暫時見過包裝最獨特嘅氣墊粉底，因為佢裡面係冇卡墊架！佢用左一塊鐵片去取代氣墊，務求係為咗粉底可以保持新鮮唔易變質。我自己幾鍾意呢個設計，一來感覺上冇咁唔衛生（應該冇cushion咁累積細菌掛）而且好特別同級有型。只要輕輕用粉撲按一下，粉底就會從小洞裡面流出來，而且份量係剛剛好！

不過大家要留意，我頭幾次按落去係冇粉底出黎，冇乜耐性嘅我就按多幾次，突然之間湧咗好多粉底出來。不過除咗呢樣之外，都唔係太大問題。覺得Givenchy都擺咗心思落設計度，所以唔會扣分！

粉撲都幾軟綿綿，但係唔係話好特別。

粉底

顏色方便我選擇咗 1號 Fresh Porcelain, 剛剛搽上面嘅時候顏色係啱我膚色。不過其實佢好快速（幾秒內）就氧化咗。雖然唔係話氧化得好厲害未至於用唔著，但係嘗試上多一層嘅時候係明顯見到兩截色。不過好處就係之後都唔覺有再氧化，所以大家購買嘅時候都要留意下。

應該因為用鐵片嘅關係，搽上面有陣涼涼嘅感覺，特別夏日天時用應該都會幾舒服（加分！）遮瑕度中等，冇Dior Bloom咁低亦唔及YSL同Shu Uemura咁高。我自己個人覺得cushion黎講個遮瑕度係接受到，特別係因為佢個質地非常透薄，感覺好舒服。到咗呢個時候我都覺得呢個係一個幾適合夏天用嘅cushion.

佢喺面嘅high point會帶有小小亮澤，但係其他位置都係偏matte 唔會太有水潤感，而set咗之後更加似自己第二層皮膚。唔會太厚，太焗，我啱啱搽上面都唔覺得需要上定妝粉（雖然當時29度同相對濕度 79%)。

持久度

呢個粉底都last到7個鐘頭。去到7個鐘頭都未覺得油，不過有浮粉跡象。去到10個鐘頭都有顯乾紋同埋唔均勻，雖然到咗7個小時果個位已經有補粉不過都唔太大幫助。不過總括黎講同其他氣墊粉底比較的話，我覺得佢去到7個小時位已經算好睇，我都願意夏天用佢。

雖然今次嘅文章比較長，不過希望對大家有幫助！

如果有興趣，以下就係我嘅測試片，可以睇到上面嘅效果同10小時嘅效果喇！

Not sponsored. I purchased the Givenchy Cushion Foundation with my own money.

NEW IN: ZOEVA SPECTRUM COLLECTION PALETTES & SWATCHES

2016-04-20T21:30:00.002+08:00

I can never get enough of Zoeva. First off, their brushes are out of this world and to be honest, I didn't have high expectations regarding their makeup products, but I was wowed again when I tried them out and since then I've been a huge fan and avid collector of Zoeva products. They are probably the only brand that are very consistent with their quality in all their makeup ranges and for the price you pay, you're getting a bang for your buck for sure.

So when they came out with the Nude Spectrum and Coral Spectrum palette I couldn't help but purchase them to add to my collection.

由試過Zoeva嘅化妝掃後已經漸漸愛上呢個品牌。本身對佢哋嘅化妝品冇乜個期望，但上次試用完好驚訝，佢個價錢同佢個品質都非常吸引，我從此都成為咗忠實粉絲。佢哋能夠所有產品嘅質素都好一致，而且CP值真的非常高。

所以當佢哋推出咗新眼影盤同胭脂盤，我就當然唔執輸要入手啦！

Zoeva Nude Spectrum Eyeshadow Palette HK$332

The Nude Spectrum eyeshadow palette consists of 15 eyeshadow shades - all of which are extremely buttery and pigmented (I'm not surprised!). Featuring a variety of wearable neutral shades with a selection of both matte and shimmer finishes makes this a versatile, yet functional palette. The shades range from light base shades to taupe, gold and a handful of browns allowing you to play around with your eye makeup whilst making it office-approved.

The packaging is simple, lightweight (perfect for vacations!) with the downside of lacking a mirror which doesn't really bother me too much - most of their palettes don't include a mirror and I use a separate magnifying one anyway because I'm blind as a bat.

Zoeva嘅Nude Spectrum眼影盤有15隻眼影顏色，當然全部都係好滑好顯色（一啲都唔驚奇喇！）所有顏色都係實用大地色，亦都有唔同嘅finish －啞色同珠光都有齊。顏色種類雖然都係啡色為主，但都有唔同嘅色調比你玩眼妝！

包裝非常簡單同輕，帶去旅行一流。唯一缺點係冇鏡，不過我自己就冇乜所謂（因為我遠視要用放大鏡化妝哈哈）。

Here I'm wearing: ND140 as a base, ND130 on my inner corners, ND070 all over my eyelid and ND050 to smoke out the eyes

我搽上：打底色 ND140, 內眼角 ND130, 整個眼皮 ND070, 最後用ND050去令眼妝更smokey

Zoeva Coral Spectrum Palette HK$158

The Coral Spectrum palette is gradually becoming a favorite too, since I'm now learning to layer my blush for more of a contouring effect. The palette includes a bright coral shade, a dusty rose, a shimmery rose which is almost a dupe of NARS Orgasm, and a light peachy color.

Again the blushes are extremely smooth and easily blendable though with Zoeva, their products are fairly pigmented, so I tend to be a bit more light-handed with the blush. Again, another great palette for vacations

到佢嘅Coral Specrum 胭脂盤喇！呢個都就快成為其中一個最愛。佢包括有一個顯色的珊瑚紅，淡玫瑰粉紅，帶有珠光嘅橙紅（同NARS Orgasm極之相似）同埋一個淺嘅桃色。

當然胭脂都係非常容易推開同埋搽上面都好幼滑，不過由於佢嘅產品不嬲都好出色，所以我會輕手啲。亦都係拎出街或去旅行嘅首選palette!

To be very honest, apart from the mirror issue, the only fault I can say is the eyeshadows can be a tiny bit crumbly resulting in some fallout. This is not a huge problem for me as they can be easily swept away with a clean brush, but you are getting so much value for the price you are paying and I can't recommend them enough. If Nude Spectrum and Coral Spectrum aren't your colors, definitely check out the other selections they have from the same collection! I'm contemplating on getting Warm Spectrum to add to my collection too, but will get more use out of this one in the meantime as I feel like it's all the eyeshadows I'll ever need.

好老實講除咗包裝冇包括鏡之外，另一個唔太好嘅就係佢有少少飛粉，不過都係唔嚴重的，用化妝掃掃一掃已經可以整走，但係以佢呢個價錢同呢個質素我真係非常推介！如果對Nude Spectrum同Coral Spectrum呢啲顏色冇乜興趣，佢同系列都有推出唔同顏色，大家不妨去睇睇啦！

Let me know which one you're keen on getting or if you've got them, which one do you have?

大家會唔會入手，如果入咗手你買咗邊款呢？

This post is not sponsored. All products mentioned in this post were purchased with my own money.

HOW TO FIND YOUR PERSONAL STYLE

2016-04-15T23:46:00.001+08:00

As a 27-year old, I've been through many style changes and trends. The bell-bottom/flared pants paired with spaghetti top era, the hip-hop/boardshorts androgynous era... though many of them were cringeworthy, they documented how open I was to experimenting with different styles and trends.

I would spend hours browsing through fashion blogs, style accounts on Instagram and searching: "Insert Season here" "Insert Year here" Fashion" on Pinterest, I never seemed to really find what I was searching for. And then it hit me, what was I searching for?

Dress: Soeurs Co

Boots: New Look

Bag: Valentino

Sunglasses: Hachill

Personal Style is not what you see on a screen, not someone else's leather jacket paired with someone else's ripped denim jeans but how YOU feel in the clothes YOU are wearing. I realized I had to experiment with different looks and clothing items, and also accept the fact that my style will constantly change along with seasons, trends and of course my age. There is nothing wrong with experimenting and trying designs that are out of your "comfort zone", and there is no such rule as sticking to just one style. You could dress minimal one day, and bohemian the next. Why not?

For me, my style revolves around 3 key elements:

Comfort
Elegance
Pop of Color

Having studied fashion for 5 years, I have learned that dressing yourself is not to show what you can afford to buy, but is an expression of your personality.

I can be low-maintenance at times, I hate wearing knits that itch my skin, or always having to worry that my chiffon dress is too see-through (comfort). I also love designer pieces - the thought of the design and creativity, color, shape, functionality and materials along with their timelessness and classic simplicity (elegance). I'm also all about minimalism and toned-down colors, but I like having one thing that stands out (pop of color).

This outfit screams my personality and who I am as a person.

A lace flowing dress to showcase my femininity paired with black ankle boots that portrays strength and edge. Paired with a studded bag that embodies timelessness and classic simplicity and of course my pop of color - a pair of pastel pink and gold shades to complement the whole outfit. It is as simple as you can make it to be.

Hopefully my experience can help you to find your personal style. If you are struggling and on the hunt for your personal style, here are a few questions you could ask yourself:

1. What are your three key personality traits?

2. What clothing item(s) do you have a lot of in your wardrobe?

3. What colors do you wear the most?

Remember you can combine several style elements to go with your personality and how you want to express yourself, some element ideas include: color, design, form, silhouette, function, material and then other things to consider:

your body shape (remember, all body shapes are beautiful and you should never try to hide anything, however taking into account your body shape can help you dress for comfort or to enhance particular features), your skin tone, your hair and eye color.

There are so many options and your style will change as time and trends go by, but I guess the most important thing I want to say is don't forget to dress for yourself, not for others!

Lots of love,

Shot by Marion Tessier

YSL LE CUSHION ENCRE DE PEAU FOUNDATION REVIEW

2016-04-06T17:51:00.001+08:00

Finally got my hands on the YSL Le Cushion Encre de Peau Fusion Ink Foundation. It comes in a beautiful black and gold packaging and also three samples were gifted upon purchase.

I must say though that I was greeted by a friendly and helpful SA which really enhanced my shopping experience at YSL Elements.

I originally was put on the waitlist for #30, but after trying it out at the counter I was worried it would oxidize, and ended up wanting to get a #20 which wasn't available. Not wanting to be on the waitlist again (my patience was dying on me by now), I ended up getting #10, hoping it would oxidize to match my skin tone.

Of course, it barely oxidized, leaving me looking too pale for my liking, so I am going to have to either mix this with another foundation or use a bronzer on top (at this moment I was starting to break).

I would say that the coverage is medium-high, definitely higher than other cushions I've tried but definitely not the 'flawless coverage' that YSL described it as. It felt pretty nice on the skin upon application, hydrating yet lightweight and gave a nice velvety finish - not too matte nor too dewy, it was just right and I liked that about the cushion.

Unfortunately it tugged onto the dry areas of my skin (although this is probably normal, it didn't look great). After a couple of hours, it felt nice on the skin, although not too much like second-skin but not too heavy either. My t-zone looked pretty shiny at this point and felt extremely slippery. I powdered one side of my face to see the difference, and it looked pretty dry, however without powder it looked too shiny - so what to do? After 9 hours, I definitely cracked.

I'm sure like me, most people had high expectations from this cushion given the price, but now that I've tried it I wondered if the case was made of pure gold for YSL to make this cushion so expensive. I must admit, the consistency, coverage and hydrating level of this cushion is pretty great, but then again I wouldn't rate it much higher than any other cushions on the market, except the coverage does make it a winner (now that I've tested the Dior cushion), and makes it great for touching up. But for this price, without a refill, I'd rather go and purchase their foundations (which would probably last me longer too).

Have any of you tried the YSL cushion? What do you think?

Don't forget to check out my video below where you can see how the foundation lasted on me for 9 hours! (English subtitles)

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終於購買了 YSL Le Cushion Encre de Peau Fusion Ink Foundation (輕透無重羽毛氣墊粉底)。

黑金包裝非常時尚及奢華。購買時都有sample贈品而且BA都非常貼心及友善！

我本來是訂了 #30 色，但到了counter再試試的時候擔心如果氧化的話會太深色，而當時 #20 沒有現貨。沒有耐性的我決定購買 #10，當時希望它真的會氧化。

試上面的時候發現「糟糕，真的太白了」，而且測試了一整天發覺並沒有想像中氧化太多，只是比剛上臉深色一點點。沒辦法，只好mix其他粉底或上古銅粉才用吧（這個時候已經開始有點崩潰）。

上面的時候遮瑕度比其他氣墊粉底偏高，但絕不是YSL描述的「無瑕底妝」，覺得原本的粉底比這個遮瑕度還要高的。一開始覺得在臉上的感覺不錯，滋潤且輕薄，而且綻放絲絨的效果，不會完全matte 也不會太光澤－剛剛好的，這方面我也很喜歡。

可惜它有點卡住我皮膚乾的位置（雖然覺得這是正常的，但是不好看）。帶妝幾個小時之後感覺其實還不錯，但是會看到T字位比較光澤而且摸上去是有點油膩的。上了定妝粉會看到乾紋，但不用定妝粉也不行否則會滿臉油光。測試9個小時之後，我都進入崩潰狀態了。

這個氣墊粉底這個價錢我本來對它期望比較高，但是用過之後會想「賣這麼貴，它的盒子是鑲金的嗎？」。雖然質地，遮瑕，滋潤度方面不錯，但是覺得與其他氣墊粉底沒差。略勝一籌的是它的遮瑕度，用來補妝真是不錯！但是這個價錢沒有補充裝，倒不如買它的粉底好了！

如果想看上面的效果及一天裡面的變化，可以看看我測試這個粉底9個小時的影片喔！

YSL 輕透無重羽毛氣墊粉底 SPF 23 PA++

開封後12個月內使用

HK$480 (不包括補充裝）| 14g / 0.51oz

補充裝 HK$320

5個顏色選擇 - #10, #20, #30, #40, #50