Budget Beauty by Ida

NEW- Maybelline Colour Show Lip colour review

noreply@blogger.com (Ida Erin Chan) — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 06:52:00 +0000

Hello

As I was going through my lippies drawers, I realise I don't have a lot of plums and reds in my stash so I made a quick stop at Guardian. I found a new display of the Maybelline Colour Show Lipstick.

Images from Maybelline Facebook page

Maybelline New York takes you on a color adventure with the launch of Color Show Lipcolor; an electrifying new assortment of 20 intense, long-lasting lip colors straight off the New York runway. A celebration of beauty and style, Color Show Lipcolor will help definitive trend setters and style seekers piece together killer getups with the most luscious hues! No matter what your style is, there’s a perfect pop of color for everyone in this bright bunch

The 20 stay-true colors promise to remain locked on your lips in heat and humidity in temperatures for lip color that’s always vivid, always intense and forever runway-ready. Get complete coverage in just one layer with this easy-to-apply lip color that’s designed to keep dryness at bay.

Description taken from Luxola.com

The display had the colours categorised in :

RED - Classic and iconic

PINK - Sweet or punchy
NUDE - Natural and timeless
PLUM - Dramatic and outstanding

Since Guardian was having a "buy 3 for the price of 2" promo, I picked up 3 colours.

L-R: Red Siren, Nude Mocha, Plum Perfect

Red Siren 205

Nude Mocha 305

Plum Perfect 403

My thoughts

Priced at $9.90 each, the black plastic tube feel light but sturdy. The lipstick apply smoothly and opaque with just one swipe. It does makes my lips feel moisturised which is probably due to its glossy finish. While it can last a good 5 hours with light drinking, it does fade off a lot when I started eating. However, it leaves a nice even stain of colour on my lips. With 20 colours to chose from (5 different shades in each colour family), you can definitely find a shade or 2 that you will love. Overall, I definitely will be getting a few more shades, especially now that Luxola.com is selling them at 15% off the regular retail price. Or head to Guardian for the "3 for 2" promo!

Available at selected Watsons, Guardian, SaSa, departmental stores, major supermarkets and hypermarts, and online at Luxola

For more information, head over to Maybelline Facebook page here

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Thanks for reading!

Ida Erin Chan

Lippy Girl Makeup - New In Singapore!

noreply@blogger.com (Ida Erin Chan) — Sat, 31 May 2014 11:27:00 +0000

Hello

NEW Vegan Friendly Makeup!

Lippy Girl Makeup has the primary goal of producing professional quality cosmetics. The cosmetics with the Lippy Girl label are eco-friendly, natural, organic, vegetarian and animal friendly. Neither our products nor ingredients are tested on animals, and our ingredients are natural, organic, vegetarian and will never contain chemical preservatives.

To be honest, I have never heard of this brand before, cause I assume its not available here in Singapore. I had the honour to try out a few of the lipsticks that were sent to me for review purposes by the main distributor for Lippy Girl Makeup, Gulsha. Thank you.

When I received the package last week, I got a little excited when I opened it because it was package in a pinky lilac box!

A sleek black metal tube which is very sturdy and heavy too

Lip shimmer stick

Beware its gonna be a little picture heavy!

Looking at the colour chart provided, No.1 caught my eyes first! The other 2 I picked were No.7 & No.10

L-R: No.10 Rosie Posie, No.1 Abraca-bam, No.7 Snog Me

My final thoughts

Packaging:
I love the sturdy sleek black packaging. Although it is heavy but I feel that its not often you can get a sturdy packaging in a lipstick.

Colour and staying power:
The choice of colours are pretty basics. You get the reds, nudes, browns as well as a colour of the year, which is Abraca-bam.

However, I was a little disappointed of how my first choice of colour swatches. It takes many swipes to get to medium intensity. I was hoping it to be more opaque and matte but it ended up a little metallic to my liking. The other two shades were more moisturising then the purple one. And colour comes off easily then the purple one.

Staying power is not the best nor the worst. Average of 4 hours just like most lipsticks does on my lips. The shimmer stick is the most moisturising out of all and great for those who don't often apply lipsticks. It gives a nice sheen to your lips without adding any colour.

All in all, I would say its an ok lipstick. Given my huge stash of lip products, I don't see myself reaching for this often.

For more info, go to their faeebook page.

Thanks for reading!

Love
Ida Erin Chan

V10 Plus skincare review

noreply@blogger.com (Ida Erin Chan) — Tue, 27 May 2014 07:27:00 +0000

Hello,

In the previous post, I talked about my experience in attending V10 Plus workshop and how I enjoyed it. For me, if the workshop is fun, interesting and informative, I would usually not hesitate to buy their products, and so I came did a small haul. Before I go into my review, I thought it would be interesting to talk a little bit more on the products they have to offer. As it is a skincare brand, the range of products they have to offer are quite extensive.

While they have basic care like cleansers and moisturisers, what caught my interest and attention is definitely their serums. Not only they come in colourful bottles that represents different concerns, they come in 2 sizes as well! If you are someone like me, who loves trying new things, the 10ml bottles which retails for $59 each, are perfect for those who travel often too. The 30ml bottles which retails at $159 each are definitely worth your money.

If you would like to know what are different type of serums or other products they have to offer, head over to their website . Do not be overwhelmed by it as there is a skin counselling survey which you can take to find which serums suits you best.

Images taken from their websites

What I love about these serums is that you don't have to change your whole skincare routine! You can use these serums as a skin supplement to your current skincare routine. Easy! And they have serums for each skincare concerns like sensitive skin series, hydrating series, anti-aging series and many more.

And if you have more that one serums to combat your different skin problems, all you have to do is just mix one drop from each serum and apply! I feel like a scientist when I do that!

So what did I get?

My thoughts

I love it. It definitely makes my skin look brighter and smoother. Even my sister commented that my skin looks good and different! I love the colourful glass bottles and I do not have to change my skincare routine even though I have 4 new serums to add. I would definitely want to get more of the serums. FYI, the picture is not edited! No photoshop, no filter! LOVE LOVE!

If you are feeling lucky, head over to their facebook page to enter their giveaways. Also follow their Instagram and Twitter for more information and latest news!

Thank you for reading and I hope you enjoy my post!

Disclaimer: Product was bought with my own money and I am not paid to do this review.

Love

Ida Erin Chan

V10 Plus Workshop at Japanese Association

noreply@blogger.com (Ida Erin Chan) — Wed, 21 May 2014 11:08:00 +0000

Hello,

During the pageant, the finalists were invited to V10 Plus workshop over at Japanese Association to learn more about their skincare.

V10 Plus is from Japan and it is the world's first skin supplement concept.
It basically means that you can use V10 Plus serum inconjuction with your current skincare.

Mrs. Akiko Yokota, founder and CEO of V10 Plus is " Beautiful skin = Clean, Bright, glowing skin without any makeup."

We were privileged to get to meet Mrs. Akiko in person and her skin is the prove to the effectiveness of the serums!

The 10 points of the serums are:
•No paraben
•No artificial colour
•No mineral oil
•Ni chemical fragrance
•Water based
•Customised serums for 10 skin problems
•Dermatologist-tested
•Visible results in just 10 days
•Colour therapy fron colourful bottles
•Made in Japan

With their 5 key ingredients being:
- AC -2
- Soybean Extract
- Rose Centifolia
- Ruce Bran Extract
- Seaweed Extract

During the workshop, we get to test all their products from all the colourful bottles. We all got excited upon seeing how colourful the bottles are. While we learn more about the products, we were also given a skin analysis sheet to determine which serum/s we need for our skin.

At the end of the workshop, we were given an order form to purchase the products. While we eat and discuss away what we bought, I picked up 4 serums!

To know more about the different serums, look out for my review post soon!

Thanks for reading!

Love,
Ida Jamal Chan

Mrs Singapore & Classic Mrs Singapore Beauty Pageant

noreply@blogger.com (Ida Erin Chan) — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 12:20:00 +0000

Hello

As I take on a new journey, I hope I will be able to take you along with me. The journey that is all new to me; Pageantry.

I would never thought I would have the courage to stand in front of many strangers and exudes not only beauty on the outside but also on the inside.

Many may not know but pageant for married women does exist. And yes I am one of the finalist for Mrs Singapore Beauty Pageant. Its is a platform where marriage and mothers are being celebrated.

Just like other pageants, we strut in heels and go through hours of trainings and rehearsals. Not only that, we attend charity events, press conference and also visiting sponsors.

With the competition just starting, we have a lot more to gain in experience and also friendships with other mothers in Singapore.

In weeks to come, there will be more blogpost on my pageant journey as I take you with me. For now, do help me in "liking" my photo in 2 easy steps:

Step 1: "like' Mrs Singapore & Classic Mrs Singapore pageant facebook page here
https://www.facebook.com/MrsSingaporePageant?fref=photo

Step 2: "like" my photo here ( I am contestant No.2)
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=707422005982091&set=a.707421852648773.1073741891.101527796571518&type=1&theatre

Thank you in advance and do give me your support!

Thanks for reading!

Lots of love
Ida

What's in my Bellabox?

noreply@blogger.com (Ida Erin Chan) — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 05:27:00 +0000

Hello

Belif Hungarian Water Essence

Treat your skin like royalty with this youth retaining and hydrating herbal formulation inspired by the ever-youthful Hungarian Queen Elizabeth. Its lightweight and non-greasy formulation moisturises and softens while uplifting your skin's suppleness and radiance.
75ml / $57

Himalaya Herbals Purifying Neem Face Wash & Scrub

Leave your skin rejuvenated and soothed after a refreshing cleanse, and exfoliate away dead skin cells to reveal a brighter and soften complexion. Daily cleansing is important, but don't forget to exfoliate as well!
100ml / $6.50

Model Co Fat Lash Mascara

No one likes to be called fat anywhere, unless its about our perfectly mascara-ed lashes. Its 4-in-1 formula plumps, lengthens, curls and conditions our flatters for a healthy seductress-worthy gaze!
15ml / $29.90

Vaseline Healthy White Instant Fair

Desire whiter and brighter skin in the blink of an eye? Now you can with Vaseline Healthy White Instant Fair! Just one slap of this lightweight lotion and its skin micro-reflectors work to diffuse and reflect light to give you instantly fairer skin as and when you desire! Not only that, this high absorbent lotion is enhanced with Vitamin B3, 12-HSA and UV protection to condition, lighten and even out your skin tone
200ml / $7.95 350ml / $11.80

Human+Kind Family Remedy Cream

From eczema, psoriasis, acne-prone skin, sunburn to insect bites and stings, wounds and cuts, cold and bed sores, brittle nails and athlete’s foot, one squeeze from this winner of the Tatler Beauty Awards 2012/2013 is the perfect medicine for the skin!
40ml / $25

Sassi Top Coat Nail Polish

Sassi Top Coat Nail Polish is a fast drying nail treatment polish that will keep smudges away while your coloured nails dry to reveal a high-gloss and unsightly bubble-free shine. Expect a healthier set of typers that ensures a chip-free and long-lasting gorgeous manicure.
15ml / $19.90

Bonus: Belif First Aid Transforming Peel Off Mask

Sensitive skins rejoice! BELIF First Aid Transforming Peel Off Mask is a gentle peel off gel mask that contains anti-inflammatory ingredients that offers a thorough skin treatment without provoking your fragile skin. It contains Lemon Balm and White Willow Bark which tightens pores and increase skin elasticity while thoroughly eliminating dirt and greases. This creamy mask turns into gel during wash-off for an easy and irritation-free removal.
50ml / $36

Bonus: I Colonial Seductive Elixir Shower & Body

Wear seduction on your skin with I Coloniali’s Seductive Elixir Shower & Body Range! Featuring body milks, shower gels and shower scrubs, each of them is infused with unique luxurious scents that will set you off in the right mood. Expect tantalizing fragrances and a silky smooth skin for an enriching and sexy bath experience. The I Coloniali’s Seductive Elixir Shower & Body Range Features scents such as Sensual Silk, Sexy Vanilla, Animal Oud, Mysterious Rose, Angel Musk, Playful Lychee, Ardent Amber and Luxurious Datura.
Shower Scrub / $18.00 Shower Gel / $20.00 Body Milk / $22.00

I am most excited to try the mascara and top coat! What's in your beautybox?

Thanks for reading!

Ida Erin Chan

ITOH Collagen Powder Review

noreply@blogger.com (Ida Erin Chan) — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 03:02:00 +0000

Hello

Today's post will be a review on the ITOH Collagen Powder drink which is endorsed by Taiwan Beauty Guru of Lady's First, Kevin.

What it is?

Colour-less, Tasteless, Non-Sugar, Non-fat Collagen Powder

Contain 3000mg of Collagen per sachets, that can be dissolve to any drink or soup. Can be taken throughout the day

Using a special technology to extract collagen from Pig cartilage and Pig Skin and conform to a powder form.

Low Molecular powder enhance the absorption of collagen, to capture all the benefits that collagen contributes.

Suitable for both male and female, 18 years and above, all you need is just 1 sachet a day.

My Thoughts:

Having tried a few collagen drinks, this is the first time I come across a collagen drink which you can mix with your soup, drink, milk, honey etc. My first reaction; will it change the taste of my drink? Fret not! It is tasteless, just like it claims. However, there was an after taste when I mix it with my chilled mango juice. Also it clumps in my drink. I assume that it will be colourless if you mix it with something warm and won't have any clumps.

The small sachet is also convenient for you to throw it in your handbag. I also do not have to worry about reminding myself to drink it a few times a day because you only need 1 a day, anytime of the day.

With all beauty products, you will not get immediate results, which is the case for me here. So I can't say much on whether this will make you stay young forever.

It is great if you are looking for a collagen drink but hate the taste or smell of most collagen drinks. This is also suitable for all skin types.

Where to buy?

Available at Guardian, the ITOH Collagen Powder retails for $49.90 (14 sachets). You can also try a sample sachet by heading over to SampleStore's website

Thanks for reading!

Ida Erin Chan

Disclaimer: Products were sent to me for review purposes. Thank you SampleStore.

CLIO 3 Step Lipnicure Review

noreply@blogger.com (Ida Erin Chan) — Thu, 02 Jan 2014 15:10:00 +0000

Hello

The 1st manicure for your lips! Clio's Lipnicure is a long lasting liquid lipstick that stays on just like a manicure and offers a full blast of colours with just one swipe! This anti-smudgeproof lip product will retain its colour from the first application giving you kissable lips for up to 12 hours.

Clio's Lipnicure range consist of a primer which has SPF 13, 6 sexy shades and a topcoat.

image from Clio's Facebook page

Directions:

I picked up 2 out of the six, 8 Guilty Pink & 2 Nasty Pink

The base/primer swatch clear. It has SPF13 and moisturise my lip well.

Just like any other clear lipgloss, it adds shine to your lips for that luscious finish.

Swatches are done with just one coat

Bottom swatches with top coat

The water test.

Pat dry with a tissue

The smudge test

The removing test with one swipe of cotton using Bioderma

My thoughts:

Colours are so pigmented however, the shade range is very limited. I would love to see some browns or more neutral colours added for everyday use. It might not appeal to those who are afraid of bright colours. Application wise, you have to be very careful and it does need extra effort to get a perfect shape. It also felt drying and tight on the lips after about a minute once applied. Maybe that is the reason why they have the base and the topcoat in the range. With that said, the colours stay on forever even with constant eating, drinking and talking! Do note that it is better to apply this with a moisturised lips. Better yet if you exfoliate first! Also, I use an oil based eyes and lip makeup remover so I do not have to rub excessively to remove.

All in all, I do like this product and will definitely purchase more if there are more neutral colours rather than BAM-WHAM-IN-YOUR-FACE colours.

Retailing at $18.90 for the colours, $11.90 for the base and $14.90 for the topcoat, you can get them at Watsons.

For more info, head over to Clio Singapore Facebook page. Also follow Clio Singapore on Instagram for more pictures!

Thanks for reading!

Ida Erin Chan

noreply@blogger.com (Ida Erin Chan) — Mon, 30 Dec 2013 12:35:00 +0000

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MygenLife Beauty Collagen Nectar Drink

noreply@blogger.com (Ida Erin Chan) — Mon, 30 Dec 2013 10:49:00 +0000

Hello,

In today's post, I will be introducing a new brand of an all natural, great tasting health drink from MygenLife.

Product Information

Beauty Collagen Nectar drink uses an intensive formula to improve the water binder that help to keep your skin supple, radiant and firm. With skin sufficiently hydrated and depleted collagen levels regularly replenished, wrinkle-free, rosy and supple look can be yours in just 28 days. **

Main Ingredients

- Collagen ( fish, 12,000mg ) This is the highest concentration of collagen in a drink. It ensure that your skin gets the maximum collagen it losses due to aging.

- Green Tea is a rich in polyphenols that fight free radicals. The antioxidants present in Green Tea helps to slow down the aging process helping you look younger.

- Mangoesteen known as the “Queen of Fruits “ contains naturally occurring xanthones, antioxidants and many nutrients which are beneficial to your body and helps slow down the aging process.

- Optiberry is a unique blend of berries including blueberry, strawberry, cranberry bilberry, elderberry and raspberry to provide the maximum antioxidant for the whole body

Directions: 1 bottle a day

My thoughts:

Honestly, it is hard to tell if the drink does help to keep my skin supple, radiant or firm as results may only be seen in 28 days. Since I had only 6 bottles of these, I have not yet seen any results so far. As for the taste, it tasted like cough medicine, except milder and also smell like one. To me, it does not taste that bad but does not taste as nice as other collagen drink that I have tried before. What I like about this is that it only requires 1 bottle a day, unlike the other drink I tried which requires about 2 to 3 times a day. The price of $49.90 a box (6 bottles in a box, 50ml each bottle), is also more affordable to me than other collagen drinks.

Available at Guardian and also online here , it comes in 5 different variations: Slimming, Detox, Beauty Collagen, Whitening and Bustful. You can also head over to Samplestore.com for more information on MygenLife products.

Thanks for reading!

Ida Erin Chan

**Results may vary

Disclaimer: Products were sent to me for review purpose and all opinions are my honest opinions.

MOTD - Vice 2 and Tarte Blush Palette

noreply@blogger.com (Ida Erin Chan) — Thu, 19 Dec 2013 03:37:00 +0000

Hello

Time for another MOTD featuring the New Urban Decay Vice 2 and also Tarte Blush Palette.

For more photos and swatches of the UD's Vice 2, click here

Pictures are all taken with flash

Face products:
-MAC Studio Fix Fluid SPF15
-Sonia Kashuk Hidden Agenda Concealer Palette
-Tarte's Blush Palette ( Darling and Dazzled)
-Maybelline Define-a-brow
-Benefit Cosmetics Sun Beam
-Hourglass Ambient Palette

Lips:
-Stila Colour Balm Lipstick in Sonya

A close up of the eyes

On the eyes:
-X-rated (inner half eyelid)
-Coax (outer half eyelid)
-Rewind (socket)
-Habit (browbone)
-Voodoo (outer 'v')
-Betrayal (lower lash line)
-Damaged (outer half lower lash line)
-Maybelline liquid liner in Khaki
-Clio Gelpresso Liner
-Dior Mascara

Overview of products used

What are you wearing today? Let me know!

Thanks for reading!

Ida Erin Chan

Stila Colour Me Glossy Lip Glaze Set (Photos and swatches)

noreply@blogger.com (Ida Erin Chan) — Mon, 18 Nov 2013 15:00:00 +0000

Hello

If you are someone who have a long list of Christmas gifts to strike off, why not consider the Stila Colour Me Glossy Lip Glaze Set!

Taken from Sephora.com

A festive collection of nine Lip Glazes, packaged in three trios.

To give or to keep? That is the question. Give this Lip Glaze collection in its entirety or break it apart and cross three names off your holiday list with individually packaged trios. As always, Stila's famed Lip Glaze delivers a glossy shine on lips with delicate flavors and scents. These iconic click pens are perfectly portable for a glistening pout anytime, anywhere.

- 0.45 oz x 9 Lip Glaze in Cranberry, Persimmon, Melon, Dazzleberry, Wildberry, Strawberry Cream, Passion Fruit, Kaleidoscope, Amaretto

A close up shot

From L-R: Persimmon, Melon, Cranberry, Dazzle-berry, Wildberry, Strawberry Cream, Kaleidoscope, Amaretto, Passionfruit

and of course, swatches!

From L-R: Persimmon, Melon, Cranberry, Dazzle-berry, Wildberry, Strawberry Cream, Kaleidoscope, Amaretto, Passionfruit

Retails for USD$28 ($124 Value), that's a little over $3 per pen, full sized! What's convenient about this set, it is already individually packaged in 3 packs of 3. All you need to do is just write the receiver and giver name at the back! Great stocking stuffers! And I do not need to say how much these lipglazes are already loved by many.

So the question now, to give or to keep?

Thanks for reading!

Ida Erin Chan

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Palette (Photos and Review)

noreply@blogger.com (Ida Erin Chan) — Thu, 14 Nov 2013 09:41:00 +0000

Hello

Hourglass ambient powder has always been on my Wish List/To Buy List ever since saw it on YT and beauty blogs. But with a price tag of $45 for a finishing powder, I can just wish that it will magically appear in my hand. Ok I know that's pretty much impossible because no one knows I want this.

Anyway, I was looking at Sephora's website to check what's new and I saw this Hourglass palette. Without even thinking twice, added it in my cart and check out immediately! And, here's the beauty:

Taken from Sephora:

Available at Sephora's Website
A limited-edition palette featuring three shades of Ambient Lighting Powder, the high-tech, soft-focus finishing powder that features state-of-the-art technology to recreate the most exquisitely flattering types of light.
Create your perfect light. Ambient Lighting Powder is a groundbreaking collection of finishing powders that capture, diffuse, and soften the way light reflects on your skin. Unlike traditional powders, which merely cloak imperfections, Ambient Lighting Powder utilizes photoluminescent technology to filter out harsh light and refine the appearance of the complexion. The powders deliver a multidimensional luminescence to every skintone, making it appear softer and lit from within. The finishing powders enhance skin in any type of light, including flash photography. With three universal shades available in the Ambient palette, you can create your desired effect

This palette includes one new limited-edition shade, Incandescent Light, and two existing shades, Dim Light and Radiant Light. It also comes with a complimentary 0.16 oz deluxe mini sample of Veil Mineral Primer. This product is free of talc, gluten, fragrance, and nanoparticles.

Pictures are taken in different lightings

Retails at $58, I can finally justify my purchase. Instead of 1, you get 3 finishing powders. Though it is smaller than the regular size, it is perfect for a makeup junkie like me! It was hard to capture the swatch on camera, however I did manage to do a before and after picture with this product.

Before

After

My thoughts:
I feel that it looks amazing when photographed. My under eyes area are usually my biggest issue due to the Syringoma but this powder helps to blur it out. Nothing can cover my syringoma so to have a product that blurs those imperfections, I give it a two thumbs up. What I also love about this palette is that I can use all 3 powder on my face at one go. Here's how:

Incandescent Light- Use as a highlight on my T-zone, cupid's bow and chin
Dim Light- Use all over my face after my foundation especially under the eyes
Radiant Light- Use on temples, jawline and near all hairlines
All in all, I did not regret getting this palette and foresee myself trying more of Hourglass's products, if not, more of the ambient lighting palette.

So, will this be in your Wish List? Or would you just rather get out and purchase this yourself a.s.a.p?
P.S: This palette was OOS on Sephora's website when I last check on 12th November!

Thanks for reading!

Ida Erin Chan

Urban Decay Vice 2 (photos and swatches)

noreply@blogger.com (Ida Erin Chan) — Tue, 12 Nov 2013 09:07:00 +0000

Hello

I have been into LE palettes lately and since I do not have any other UD palette beside the Naked Basics, I decided to order the Vice 2 from Sephora.com .

Taken from Sephora.com

Retails at USD$59. this palette contains:
-0.03 oz x 20 eye shadow in:
Smokeout (dark taupey-black satin),
Lovesick (black matte w/iridescent micro-glitter),
Shellshock (bright metallic silver),
Coax (medium metallic pink w/golden iridescent micro-sparkle),
X-Rated (baby pink satin),
Prank (deep navy matte w/turquoise floating pearl),
Madness (bright metallic blue shimmer w/blue micro-glitter),
Strike (antique gold shimmer w/silver micro-glitter),
Stash (deep olive green shimmer w/iridescent micro-sparkle),
Poison (charcoal satin w/iridescent micro-sparkle),
Radar (metallic brown shimmer w/iridescent micro-glitter),
Damaged (bright metallic emerald shimmer),
Voodoo (metallic purple shimmer w/iridescent purple micro-glitter),
Betrayal (bright purple satin w/blue shift),
Derailed (medium metallic taupey-brown shimmer),
Dope (warm champagne satin),
Toxic (metallic copper-pink shimmer w/tonal micro-glitter),
Habit (light nude matte),
Ambush (metallic brown satin) and
Rewind (medium brown matte)
- Full size double-ended Good Karma Shadow and Crease Brush

Here are the swatches:

Vice 2 is drenched in a pretty-but-edgy, abstract orchid design that’s applied with a special process—so no two palettes are exactly alike—and topped off with a gunmetal jeweled UD icon. With the touch of a button, the case opens slowly to unveil all those gorgeous shadows, along with an oversized mirror and a double-ended Good Karma Shadow and Crease Brush.

I'm in LOVE with this palette. The shades are dramatic and eye-catching! They feel so creamy and soft and swatch amazing! However, this would not be a palette I would travel with just because the packaging is bulky.

I won't go into more details cause you can just read about it almost everywhere but be sure to keep a look out for my MOTD featuring this palette!

Thanks for reading!

Ida Erin Chan

MOTD - Tarte's The Tarte Of Giving Set

noreply@blogger.com (Ida Erin Chan) — Sat, 09 Nov 2013 05:59:00 +0000

Hello

Here's my makeup of the day using the Tarte's Holiday kit. Click here for more photos of the kit.

The colours I use from the palette are all on the bottom left corner of the palette namely:
-Steph's pearls (browbone)
-Erica's dollhouse (all over lid)
- Jess's storybook (socket)
-Meredith's hula hoop (outer crease)
-Sam's ice skate (lashline)

I did apply an eyeshadow base to make the colours more intense cause like I said in my previous post, this palette does not have the most pigmented colours.

Blusher:
Amazonian clay 12-hour blusher in Memorable

Lipgloss in Kam

For the rest of my face:
-Maybelline Dream Liquid Mousse Foundation
-Sonia Kashuk Concealer palette
-Chanel Loose Powder
-Clinique Eyeliner
-Maybelline Lashionista mascara
-Maybelline Define-a-brow pencil
-Hourglass Ambient lighting palette

So that's my MOTD!

Thanks for reading!

Ida Erin Chan

Tarte The Tarte Of Giving Collector's Set & Travel Bag (Photos and Swatches)

noreply@blogger.com (Ida Erin Chan) — Fri, 08 Nov 2013 07:22:00 +0000

Hello

My first Tarte product was the Amazonion 12-hour Clay blush in Exposed and I have to say I am totally in love with it. I love the colour, pigmentation and what I love most is the staying power! It is also my go to blush when I am just lazy to choose a colour to match the rest of my makeup. It is also my favourite blush when I am sporting the "nude" look makeup because it is , as described by Tarte, a nude shade. Since I love it so much, I thought why not take this opportunity to try other Tarte products. So I ordered the Tarte of Giving Collector's Set & Travel Bag and also Off The Cuff Amazonian Clay 12-hour Blush Palette & Bracelet.

Taken from Sephora.com, this kit consists of:
- 20 x .07 oz Limited-Edition Amazonian Clay Eye Shadows
- 8 x .059 oz Deluxe Maracuja Lipglosses
- 0.23 oz Deluxe Pure Maracuja Oil
- 0.08 oz Deluxe Maracuja C-Brighter™ Eye Treatment
- 0.05 oz Deluxe Limited-Edition Amazonian 12-Hour Clay Blush in Memorable
- 0.17 oz Deluxe Cheek Stain in Flush
- 0.16 oz Deluxe Lights, Camera, Lashes™ 4-In-1 Mascara
- Travel Makeup Bag

Retails at USD$59 ($490 Value) , this set is a total steal! What's convenient about the palette is that these eyeshadows are grouped in 4 groups of 5 ( 4 eyeshadow shades and 1 eyeliner shade) saving you the time of having to think of a colour combination or look for another colour from anywhere other than this palette. Of course its totally up to you to use the colours within the group for one look or just match any colours from the palette. you can also use the liner shades as an eyeshadow too!

Eyeshadow swatches:

The eyeshadow palette was abit of a disappointment for me. It shown up differently from the pan when swatched. Not the most pigmented nor the most buttery eyeshadows in my opinion. Even with a primer underneath, it does not look as vivid as it looks in the pan. However, if you are a beginner or someone who rarely wear eyeshadows, they might work for you. Because I have a lot of eyeshadow palettes which has better pigmentation than this, I don't think I will be reaching for this palette often.

With that said, I have a totally opposite opinion for the Lipglosses and here's why:

Look at the swatches! Gotta love those. With 4 glosses containing shimmer, these kit has a nice selection of colours from a nude to a deeper plum.

Here's the cute babies in the kit:

Top: Stain

Bottom: Blusher

I love the blusher. Even though it contains shimmer, does not really show up on the skin. I have not try the rest of the mini products but have read a lot of good reviews on the Maracuja oil. I am excited to try the rest on the minis.

All in all, I would say this would be a great set to put under the Christmas tree for that special someone on your list that is just starting out on makeup!

What do you guys think? Will this be in your Wishlist? Or would you rather give a pass?

Thanks for reading!

Ida Erin Chan

Introducing the NEW Hada Labo SHA 'Light' Hydrating Lotion

noreply@blogger.com (Ida Erin Chan) — Wed, 06 Nov 2013 15:01:00 +0000

Hello

Hada Labo Hydrating Lotion is not something new in the market. It is the bestselling hydrating lotion in Japan (1 sold every 2 seconds) and now, it is the bestselling hydrating lotion in Singapore too. In 2013, Hada Labo introduces the NEW 'Light' Hydrating Lotion. Specially formulated for those with oily and combination skin, it is lighter in texture and more refreshing.

Here's why:

My thoughts:

I was already in love with the original formula and now a formula for my skin type, what's not to love about it. My skin loves it, I love it! I don't just use this after cleansing, I use it any time of the day to 'freshen up' my skin when I have no makeup at all!

Would like to try this? Head over to Samplestore(dot)com to redeem your free sample of the 'Light' Hydrating Lotion.

Thanks for reading!

Ida Erin Chan

Disclaimer: Product was sent to me for review purposes. My opinions are not influence by anyone and are honest review.

Sephora Favourites - Give Me More Lip Set (Photos and Swatches)

noreply@blogger.com (Ida Erin Chan) — Wed, 06 Nov 2013 07:53:00 +0000

Hello

In today's post, I will be showing you swatches and details on the Sephora Give Me More Lip Set.

Taken from Sephora.com , the Give Me More Lip Set consists of:

- 0.12 oz bareMinerals ® Marvelous Moxie™ Lipstick in Never Say Never
- 0.05 oz Bite Beauty High Pigment Pencil in Pomegranate
- 0.04oz BUXOM® Full-Bodied™ Lip Stick in Menance
- 0.07 oz BUXOM® Full-Bodied™ Lip Cream in White Russian
- 0.03 oz Hourglass Opaque Rouge Liquid Lipstick in Icon
- 0.03 oz Kat Von D in Everlasting Love Liquid Lipstick in Backstage Bambi
- 0.042 oz Kat Von D Foiled Love Lipstick in Adora
- 0.1 oz Laura Mercier Lip Glace in Bare Naked
- 0.05 oz Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Natural N45
- 0.33 oz Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Lip Tar in Strumpet
- 0.1 oz Smashbox Be Lengendary Lipstick in Nylon Nude
- 0.14 oz Smashbox Lip Gloss in Pout
- 0.03 oz Stila Color Balm Lipstick in Sonya
- 0.03 oz Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lip Color in Dolce
- 0.009 oz Tarte Glmazon™ Pure Performance 12-Hour Lipstick in Inspired
- 0.11 oz Too Faced La Crème Color Drenched Lip Cream in Marshmallow Bunny

Retails at USD$59 (Value of $209), consisting of 16 lip products (4 Full Size) ranging from pinks, nudes, plums and reds, you can layer the products within the set or just wear them on its own. Each colour family has different types of lip products from lipglosses, lipstains and lipsticks.

Afraid of wearing loud and bold lips? Fret not as this set has a fair amount of sheer and opaque products within each colour family

Here are the swatches:

Nudes

Clockwise: Smashbox, Laura Mercier,

Buxom, Stila

With Stila being the most pigmented, I thought I was gonna dislike the Smashbox, but surprisingly, I like the way it looks when applied on my lips. As for Buxom and LM, they are still wearable and great for layering even though they are the sheerest out of all 16 of them.

Pinks

Clockwise: KVD, Smashbox,

Too Faced, Bare Minerals.

As much as I like the Smashbox from the nude family, I totally dislike thes Smashbox Lipgloss. It makes me look so ghostly and unflattering on my lips. The KVD was a little too dry on the lips but will work just find if you apply some gloss on top. It has the most matte finish and can look super "unnatural" and "chalky". With Too Faced being the least opaque from this group, my favourite will have to be the Bare Minerals. It glides on smoothly and a pretty wearable everyday pink.

Plums

Clockwise: Tarte, OCC'

Buxom, Stila

Perfect for fall, the plums are my most favourite. I love all four of them. From sheer (Stila) to opaque (BM) to all day staying power (OCC) to an everyday fall colour (Tarte), you cant go wrong.

Reds

Clockwise: Bite, MUFE,

KVD, Hourglass

These reds are also my favourites. I can have a 'BAM IN Your Face' red with the Hourglass or just a hint of red with the MUFE.

So there you have it!

All in all, this is a great set to give or receive as you get to try different brands, finishes and types of lippies. Great for lip junkies! You can also gift each colour family or pick a product from each colour family to 4 different people for a great stocking stuffers! Or just keep them all to yourself!

Have you got this on your Wishlist already?

Thanks for reading!

Ida Erin Chan

Huge Beauty Haul!!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Ida Erin Chan) — Sun, 03 Nov 2013 11:17:00 +0000

Hello

Holiday season are always the best time to shop for beauty products. Not only you get pretty limited editions, you can also save money with value sets, discounts or gifts with purchase! My Christmas shopping started as early as October! With companies already bringing out the holidays specials, I could not resist waiting or risking it going OOS! And I did a major haul.

Disclaimer: All of the following things were bought with my own money and I am not showing off. All the products are bought partially for reviewing purpose and of coz as a treat to myself.

In this post, I will only be providing links to where I purchased the products. Detailed reviews and pictures will be done individually as I do need time to play around with all of this. Hopefully I will be able to do a post on X'mas Gift Guides after I have completed individual reviews on all of these items. If you have anything that you would like me to review first, let me know in the comments. Also, if you have other products that you would like me to try or review, let me know in the comment section as well... So lets start!

I did a lot of damaged at Sephora.com and here is what I got:
- Philosophy Hope In A Jar Day & Night Duo (link)
- Bumble and Bumble Thickening Serum (link)
- Sephora Favourites Give Me More Lips (link)
- Stila Colour Me Glossy Lip Glaze Set (link)
- Urban Decay Vice Palette 2 (link)
- Benefit Cosmetics Gettin' Cheeky (link)
- Hourglass Ambient Lighting Palette (link)
- Tarte The Tarte of Giving Collector's Set & Travel Bag (link) and Off The Cuff Amazonian Clay 12-hour Blush Palette and Bracelet (link)

From Nordstrom.com, I got only one value set
- Clarins "Firming Experts' Age-Control Trio (link)

And lastly from Drugstore.com/Beauty.com
- Philosophy Purity Made Simple Duo (link)
- Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs Leg Makeup (link)

Keep a look out for the individual reviews in the next few blog posts.
I hope you enjoy reading my haul!

So what have you hauled so far? Let me know!

Thanks for reading!

Ida Erin Chan

Guerlain Haul - First Impression

noreply@blogger.com (Ida Erin Chan) — Sat, 02 Nov 2013 17:30:00 +0000

Hello

When Mr Hubby went to Hong Kong for business trip, I sweetly requested him to purchase the Guerlain Metoerites for me at DFS. He also bought the Day and Night cream for me from the Abeille Royale Age-Defying Care range. In this post, I will be giving my 1st impression on the skincare. You may wonder, why a first impression on skincare right. You will understand as you read this post further.

A group picture of my 1st Guerlain products

Taken from Guerlain official website
Abeille Royal - Bee products are some of the world’s most effective natural healing substances. Guerlain Research has extracted their active power to create Abeille Royale: a skincare programme with Pure Royal Concentrate that stimulates the key mechanisms in the healing process within the skin* to continuously help to repair wrinkles and loss of tissue firmness (*In vitro test).

Retailing around SGD$360 for both (estimated conversion from HKD as it was purchased at Hong Kong Airport), the day cream and night cream are house in a heavy glass jar with a reflective gold lid. On the lid, "Guerlain" is engraved at the lower part and a "3D" bee sits at the top part of the lid. The packaging definitely feels and look luxurious and would be a great vanity top "accessories".

My first impression:
The day cream is meant for normal to dry skin and I have combination skin, so this will rich in texture. As for the night cream, its even more rich as with all night creams is. Based on Guerlain's website, this helps in repairing wrinkles and firming. So the question is, how do I incorporate this in my current skincare and will it work when I have no wrinkles in the first place?

Here's why I decided to a first impression. Because its creamy, it is not such a good idea for me to use it everyday. So on days that I feel I need some pampering on my face, I would apply this and when I do, I take a very small amount for my whole face and neck. Not only it smells luxurious, it does not add extra "oil" to my face as I use a tiny amount.

While I have no wrinkles to repair yet at this age, I take into consideration for its firming properties. Thanks to my pregnancy that I had a chubby face so, yeah I need some firming "action"!
With this 50ml jar, I foresee that this luxurious products will definitely go a long way with me applying tiny amounts twice a week!

I am definitely glad that I have something that I can look forward to applying on my face when I need that pampering moments or when I just want to feel like a "tai-tai"(rich man's wife) for that day or night!

So, what are your favourite products for that pampering moments? Let me know!

Thanks for reading!

Ida Erin Chan

Winner for International Giveaway!

noreply@blogger.com (Ida Erin Chan) — Sat, 02 Nov 2013 16:36:00 +0000

Hello

First, let me apologise for announcing the winner late. Being a Mom of two small children can have a lot of "surprises" and disrupt my initial plan.

So........here is the winner!

Congratulations to Mandy Cheung. Please email me your residential address within 3 days at budgetbeautyida@gmail.com

If you are under 18, please ask for your parents/guardian permission to provide me with your mailing details.

Thank you to those who have entered the giveaway and following my blog. Most importantly, thank you for taking your time to read my blog. Nothing feels much better than knowing that there are people who read my blog and commenting on them.

If you did not win this time, don't despair as there will be more Giveaways in future!

Thanks for reading!

Ida Erin Chan

Fun Colourful Hair with Hot Huez!

noreply@blogger.com (Ida Erin Chan) — Wed, 23 Oct 2013 06:14:00 +0000

Hello

Want colourful highlights in your hair but afraid of damaging your hair with chemicals? Or worst, you do not like how it looks like after spending the time and money bleaching or colouring your hair at the salon? Well, now you can have colourful hair/highlights without having to spent a lot of time or money.

With Hot Huez Temporary Hair chalk, you can have endless fun with your hair. I bought mine here for only S$8.90.

My Original hair colour

With blue and purple

With Green and Hot pink

My Final thoughts:
Hair chalks are nothing new but instead of a stick/block form, these pots of hair chalks are much easier to work with. It is also convenient to keep them when not in use. However, there will be some tugging or pulling to your hair irregardless of whether your hair is wet or dry. With some hairspray, you will "lock' the colour in and prevent it from fading for at least 3-4hours. And it rinses of easily in the shower!

These are definitely great for those party nights in these coming months! What are your thoughts?

Thanks for reading! Don't forget to enter my Giveaway if you haven't already!

Ida Erin Chan

CLOSEDInternational Giveaway!

noreply@blogger.com (Ida Erin Chan) — Wed, 16 Oct 2013 08:27:00 +0000

Hello

It's time for a giveaway! This will be my 2nd giveaway as well as my 1st international giveaway.

Here is what I am giving away:

Too Faced Pretty Rebel Eyeshadow Palette ( click here for more photos and swatches)

Clio Gelpresso Pencil Gel Liner Mini ( click here for photos and swatches)

I love this 2 products and one lucky subscriber will win both of this! I will ship anywhere in the world with a residential address. Here's how you can win:

Please comment once only. You must be able to provide me with your residential address for me to mail the products if you win.

1) Subscribe to my blog (Budget Beauty by Ida). You can do this by following me through bloglovin' or Google Friend Connect.

2) Leave a comment below telling me what you would like to see more on my blog.

3) Also, let me know which social platform are you following me at.

Example:

Hi Ida,

I would love to see more hauls.

Following you on bloglovin'

Cheers,

Your Name

Easy? Winners will be chosen randomly. Closing date will be on 31st October 2013.

I will announce the winner on my blog and my Instagram (IdaErinChan)

Good Luck!

Thanks for reading!

Ida Erin Chan

Too Faced Pretty Rebel palette (Photos and swatches)

noreply@blogger.com (Ida Erin Chan) — Fri, 04 Oct 2013 09:04:00 +0000

Hello

In today's post, I will be talking about the not so new Pretty Rebel palette from Too Faced. I have never tried anything from Too Faced before but when I saw this palette on Instagram, I fall in love.
So I head over to Sephora and got it at $65.

The palette consists of 10 pigmented shades that are to die for! With some matte, metallic and shimmer shades, it has colours for your crease, highlight, blending or defining your outer 'V'.

Here's a close up look on the shades, swatched dry with no primer or base.

I love every single colour in this palette. Here are also 3 different types of eye looks I did using colours from just this palette.

Colours used: Charming (in crease) , Totally Fetch (all over lid & inner lower lash), Miss Sparkles (cut crease & outer lower lash), Badass (outer 'v' & to blend lower lash), Dainty (highlight)

Colours used: Ringleader (inner half of lids), Gangsta (outer half of lids), Charming (as liner on top and bottom lashlines), Instigator ( inner corner of eyes), Dainty (highlight)

Colours used: Dainty (highlight), Girly (all over lids)

Overall, I love this palette and I think I am going to try other Too Faced products as well! The colours blends easily and are soft, even for Miss Sparkles despite the glitter it has.

Have you get your hands on this palette yet? What are your thoughts?

Thanks for reading!

Ida Erin Chan

Vote for me on Etude House Singapore Cover Girl Photo Contest on Facebook!

noreply@blogger.com (Ida Erin Chan) — Thu, 03 Oct 2013 09:35:00 +0000

Hello

I have always been a big fan of Etude House. Their products are not only affordable, they works for me too. And who can resist their cute princess-y packaging right. Since I am also a big fan of K-pop, sometimes the advertisement of their ambassadors makes me want to get the products.

When Etude House Singapore posted a photo contest, I thought I give it a try. Not only you get to win Shinee's autographed cd, you get to win $500 worth of Etude House products including the new Precious Mineral Any Cushion foundation! (My review of the foundation can be found here )

So, if you would like to do me a favour by voting for me and also sharing this around, just click on the link below. Don't forget to share as well so I can get more votes!

https://apps.facebook.com/etudecovergirl/?eid=235

Thank you in advance!

Ida Erin Chan

Budget Beauty by Ida

NEW- Maybelline Colour Show Lip colour review

The 20 stay-true colors promise to remain locked on your lips in heat and humidity in temperatures for lip color that’s always vivid, always intense and forever runway-ready. Get complete coverage in just one layer with this easy-to-apply lip color that’s designed to keep dryness at bay.

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Lippy Girl Makeup - New In Singapore!

*NEW* Vegan Friendly Makeup!

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V10 Plus Workshop at Japanese Association

Mrs Singapore & Classic Mrs Singapore Beauty Pageant

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Belif Hungarian Water Essence

Himalaya Herbals Purifying Neem Face Wash & Scrub

Model Co Fat Lash Mascara

Vaseline Healthy White Instant Fair

Human+Kind Family Remedy Cream

Sassi Top Coat Nail Polish

Bonus: Belif First Aid Transforming Peel Off Mask

Bonus: I Colonial Seductive Elixir Shower & Body

ITOH Collagen Powder Review

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CLIO 3 Step Lipnicure Review

Directions:

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MygenLife Beauty Collagen Nectar Drink

Product Information

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MOTD - Vice 2 and Tarte Blush Palette

Stila Colour Me Glossy Lip Glaze Set (Photos and swatches)

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Palette (Photos and Review)

Urban Decay Vice 2 (photos and swatches)

MOTD - Tarte's The Tarte Of Giving Set

Tarte The Tarte Of Giving Collector's Set & Travel Bag (Photos and Swatches)

Introducing the NEW Hada Labo SHA 'Light' Hydrating Lotion

Sephora Favourites - Give Me More Lip Set (Photos and Swatches)

Huge Beauty Haul!!!!

Guerlain Haul - First Impression

Winner for International Giveaway!

Fun Colourful Hair with Hot Huez!

*CLOSED*International Giveaway!

Too Faced Pretty Rebel palette (Photos and swatches)

Vote for me on Etude House Singapore Cover Girl Photo Contest on Facebook!

NEW Vegan Friendly Makeup!

CLOSEDInternational Giveaway!