Tuesday, December 30, 2008
mini sana haul
long time since i've last nabbed some items for skincare.. quite into cosmetics nowadays. i think its a cycle, skincare -> clothes -> cosmetics.. lol.
made my way to SASA today as i was really keen in trying the Nameraka Honpo series by SANA.
Ended home with 3 items (I wanted alot more but I must keep in mind that I've a budget *fingers crossed*)
the cream is sort of a greyish not creamy cream (if u get what i mean) and reminds me of the color of dust.. haha. no wonder its called Pore Vacuum.
At the back:
SANA PORE VACUUMER HOT GOMMAGE
Painless rinse off type! Heat-vacuum formulation. Amazing water-reacting heat. Heat up pores and empty impurities by loosing clogs. Vacuum out clogged built up and blackheads. Ghassoul combined, a sebum-absorbing ingredient. Witch Hazel extract combined, a skin-firming ingredient. No fragance.
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SANA SILK POWDER CLEANSING WASH ($13.90)
the staff told me its supposedly for normal skin and is really gentle while being capable of removing dead skin. sounds too good to be true? yeah i think so too.
it is actually a foaming cleanser which lathers into a thick creamy foam which feels creamy and soft on the skin. i feel that it is abit drying though.. foams usually strip my skin of its natural oil and thats a thumbs down for me. but it really cleanses well imo and i somehow felt my skin was brighter after the wash. i think it will probably suit combination ~ oily skin better rather than dry ~ normal skin. might use this once every 2 days instead of when my skin feels extra grimey. Oh ya, it smells somehow like plastic a little!
At the back:
Silk Powder Cleansing Wash
Silk thread cleansing wash was use to mantain younger skin Heian Era 1300 years ago. Silk minute particles help rough skin smoothen. Effective for those who has rough skin, clogged pores & dullness caused by thicken skin. Silk100nano meters. Hence it penetrates & cleanse pores thoroughly. Power made from micro silk fiber which is 5nano meters as an average pore size is its rich foam even helps remove makeup. Silk Powder is capable to retain skin moisture. Perfectly cleanse skin without stripping skin natural moisture. No artifical color, mineral oil, fragance.
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SANA Nameraka Honpo Arbutin Lotion ($23.90)
this is a milky moisturizing toner which is said to whiten the face. although my skin is pale, it doesn't have that kind of healthy pretty fairness but rather a sickly pale color. i thought this might even out my skintone and make me look healthier (since being dark is not a choice for me)
it is pretty thick and moisturizing but rather sticky also. my skin feels slightly sticky after usage but since i don't touch my skin all the time, this is fine with me. all in all i enjoy using this as i can feel my skin feeling hydrated and it sorts of "glow".
shall review again but for now.. i think if you want a hydrating toner which whitens, this might be good :)
made my way to SASA today as i was really keen in trying the Nameraka Honpo series by SANA.
Ended home with 3 items (I wanted alot more but I must keep in mind that I've a budget *fingers crossed*)
From left to right: SANA Pore Vacuumer Hot Gommage, SANA Silk Powder Cleansing Wash, SANA Nameraka Honpo Arbutin Lotion (aka Toner)
Pore Vacuumer Hot Gommage ($15.90)
the staff told me that is a scrub for your nose/affected areas as it can remove blackheads and tighten your pores.
so i tried this today, it is activated via water so my nose felt warm after i put water on my nose which already has the cream on it. i massaged it for about 30 seconds and rinse it off afterwards. hmm, i still have clogged pores but my nose did felt cleaner and it sort of gave off a glow (but it might just be me thinking too much ya know..) shall continue using and talk about it next time.
the cream is sort of a greyish not creamy cream (if u get what i mean) and reminds me of the color of dust.. haha. no wonder its called Pore Vacuum.
At the back:
SANA PORE VACUUMER HOT GOMMAGE
Painless rinse off type! Heat-vacuum formulation. Amazing water-reacting heat. Heat up pores and empty impurities by loosing clogs. Vacuum out clogged built up and blackheads. Ghassoul combined, a sebum-absorbing ingredient. Witch Hazel extract combined, a skin-firming ingredient. No fragance.
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SANA SILK POWDER CLEANSING WASH ($13.90)
the staff told me its supposedly for normal skin and is really gentle while being capable of removing dead skin. sounds too good to be true? yeah i think so too.
it is actually a foaming cleanser which lathers into a thick creamy foam which feels creamy and soft on the skin. i feel that it is abit drying though.. foams usually strip my skin of its natural oil and thats a thumbs down for me. but it really cleanses well imo and i somehow felt my skin was brighter after the wash. i think it will probably suit combination ~ oily skin better rather than dry ~ normal skin. might use this once every 2 days instead of when my skin feels extra grimey. Oh ya, it smells somehow like plastic a little!
At the back:
Silk Powder Cleansing Wash
Silk thread cleansing wash was use to mantain younger skin Heian Era 1300 years ago. Silk minute particles help rough skin smoothen. Effective for those who has rough skin, clogged pores & dullness caused by thicken skin. Silk100nano meters. Hence it penetrates & cleanse pores thoroughly. Power made from micro silk fiber which is 5nano meters as an average pore size is its rich foam even helps remove makeup. Silk Powder is capable to retain skin moisture. Perfectly cleanse skin without stripping skin natural moisture. No artifical color, mineral oil, fragance.
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SANA Nameraka Honpo Arbutin Lotion ($23.90)
this is a milky moisturizing toner which is said to whiten the face. although my skin is pale, it doesn't have that kind of healthy pretty fairness but rather a sickly pale color. i thought this might even out my skintone and make me look healthier (since being dark is not a choice for me)
it is pretty thick and moisturizing but rather sticky also. my skin feels slightly sticky after usage but since i don't touch my skin all the time, this is fine with me. all in all i enjoy using this as i can feel my skin feeling hydrated and it sorts of "glow".
shall review again but for now.. i think if you want a hydrating toner which whitens, this might be good :)
Labels: Nameraka Honpo Arbutin Lotion, Pore Vacuumer Hot Gommage, Sana, Silk Powder Cleansing Wash
Monday, December 29, 2008
Got to know this from my friend today and it got me boiling.
Lev 20:13: if a man lies with a male as with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination; they shall be put to death; their blood is upon them.
proprosition 8 proposes that marriage restricts to a male and female wed only
Quote: Although we don't live in California, we believe that any couple should have the right to marry, and that legislation treating one group of people differently from everyone else is unfair and wrong.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/couragecampaign/sets/72157611501972510/
A campaign was set up to make sure all the right people get the message -- the lawyers behind the effort, the press, our friends and neighbors.
So many happy photos of married gay/lesbian couples with kids, with a healthy happy family, but because of this particular quote from the bible, people are attempting to dissolve their marriage, dissolve a happy marriage.
Is this fair? Is it fair to divorce love because they are of the same gender?
More info:
Infamous prosecutor Ken Starr has filed a legal brief -- on behalf of the "Yes on 8" campaign -- to nullify the 18,000 same-sex marriages performed in California between May and November of 2008.
Yes, they really did go there after promising repeatedly not to do this.
It's time to put a face to Ken Starr's shameful legal proceedings. To put a face to the 18,000 couples facing forcible divorce. To put a face to marriage equality. Because, gay or straight, YOU are the face of the Marriage Equality Movement.
The Courage Campaign just launched "Please Don't Divorce" a community photo project. They will break your heart and have made me cry on more than one occasion.
Please click through the photos in the slideshow above and then submit your own photo, as an individual, a couple or in a group (perhaps with your family over the holidays). Take a picture holding a piece of paper that says "Please don't divorce us," "Please don't divorce my moms,""Please don't divorce my friends, Dawn and Audrey," "Please don't divorce Californians" or whatever you want after "Please don't divorce..." and send it to: pleasedontdivorce@couragecampaign.org.
Lev 20:13: if a man lies with a male as with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination; they shall be put to death; their blood is upon them.
proprosition 8 proposes that marriage restricts to a male and female wed only
Quote: Although we don't live in California, we believe that any couple should have the right to marry, and that legislation treating one group of people differently from everyone else is unfair and wrong.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/couragecampaign/sets/72157611501972510/
A campaign was set up to make sure all the right people get the message -- the lawyers behind the effort, the press, our friends and neighbors.
So many happy photos of married gay/lesbian couples with kids, with a healthy happy family, but because of this particular quote from the bible, people are attempting to dissolve their marriage, dissolve a happy marriage.
Is this fair? Is it fair to divorce love because they are of the same gender?
More info:
Infamous prosecutor Ken Starr has filed a legal brief -- on behalf of the "Yes on 8" campaign -- to nullify the 18,000 same-sex marriages performed in California between May and November of 2008.
Yes, they really did go there after promising repeatedly not to do this.
It's time to put a face to Ken Starr's shameful legal proceedings. To put a face to the 18,000 couples facing forcible divorce. To put a face to marriage equality. Because, gay or straight, YOU are the face of the Marriage Equality Movement.
The Courage Campaign just launched "Please Don't Divorce" a community photo project. They will break your heart and have made me cry on more than one occasion.
Please click through the photos in the slideshow above and then submit your own photo, as an individual, a couple or in a group (perhaps with your family over the holidays). Take a picture holding a piece of paper that says "Please don't divorce us," "Please don't divorce my moms,""Please don't divorce my friends, Dawn and Audrey," "Please don't divorce Californians" or whatever you want after "Please don't divorce..." and send it to: pleasedontdivorce@couragecampaign.org.
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Laneige winter collection looks so lovely thus i decided to go to the counter today and take a look at the products personally.
wrong choice, i came home with one of the items which was The Snow Eye Palette in 2 (Romantic Snow)
I was debating between the Coffret Dor set which was more value for money (as its $58 & comes with 3 eyeshadows + 3 lipcolors) whilst the Laneige The Snow Eye Palette cost $55 with only 3 colors. decided to get this eventually as the colors here are really hard to resist..
the base - gold white in color (really lovely!)
pink snowflake - a cool frosty pink color (not much shimmer, but more of a pearly finish)
purple snowflake - a grape colour which is perfect as a liner color
i really adore the frosty look this palette can give (check out musings of a muse fotd on this palette, gorgeous!). my eyeshadows are usually shimmery hence i thought pearly colors will be a nice change.
texturewise this is slightly more chalky but still very smooth and silky and blending is a breeze with this. it comes with those eyeshadow sponges and eyeshadows brushes too :)
my boyfriend find the packaging/design really lovely but honest it looks soso to me. i think its the colors which caught my eyes, especially the gold white base & frosty pink which look so lovely!
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thinking of popping by soon again to get the loose powder which is also limited edition.. really gorgeous :( will be super perfect as a highlighter!
Festive Edition - Shimmering Powder
An ultra-fine loose powder that gives a bright shimmering radiance while keeping moisture levels in the skin balanced with Ceramide Repair Water. It also contains Snow Crystal Powder that boosts radiance by reflecting light, and Snow Crystal Pearl (Shimmering fine pearl) to provide a pearlescent glow.
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i wanted to get the Snow Crystal Shimmer Lip Gloss too but its oos in all counters of Laneige..
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Blah.. Had a hard day at my granny's house. It is the period of the month again and my uterus was giving me pains. I strictly think panadols are harmful to the body so I refused to ate any.. Ended up sleeping on my granny's bed which I think was rather rude.
I'm home.. So I decided to do a summary for this year.
YEAR OF 2008
Academic
Was feeling inspired to excell in my new class (3E) & the motivation dissapeared as fast as it first came. This year is a year of pure slackness for me I can assure you: sleeping during AMATHS/SS class, daydreaming during Emaths etc.. F&N was horrifying too. Beside learning culinary skills, there's alot of hardcore theory involved. (not to mention my cooking was equally horrifying)
Had AMATHS tution at about the end of July because I didn't even pass a single exam whole year for that particular subject. I'm glad I met my tutor, he's a saint from heaven to save me from my slackness. Yes, and sometimes nagging me when I am slowing down whilst praising me when I'm mugging. Either way, I respect him as he's a really responsible tutor and I think I really understand the way he teaches with ease compared to Mr Thong's mumblings (or perhaps, grumblings).
NO MORE SLACKING FOR THE YEAR OF 2009 OR I'M REALLY GONNA KILL MYSELF.
School Friends (Specifically pointing out the special events that happen this year)
My clique was the same as 2007, but got to know CQ better as we sat next to each other in class. Which means CQ is the forturnate (but to her, unforturnate one) whom listens to my daily grumblings about my friends, boyfriend, family, computer (which is forever crashing/getting virus/getting toasted) etc.. CQ is a really nice person, which I got to know about this year and she has become a even more selfless person from this year onwards as I can see :)
I wasn't close to SW last year too but as we've the same tutor, we soon got to know each other alot better. Soon, she was one of the dailies which headed to my house due to our common GOAL (going to Mr Gan's) I got to know she shower like a snail, and she love comics as much as I used to do. I've absolutely nothing to complain about SW as well, she's been a great friend throughout the year and I really love gossiping with her (new 8gua friend)
I got to know Sophia alot better from this year China's trip as well. I used to dislike her.. As I got to know she bitched about me behind my back last year (but can't blame her, I'm really noisy and I acted as if I was really desperate to lay my hands on Aw Guan Thong) She became my 8gua friend as well, and when it comes to 8gua, kudos to her (SHE KNOWS IT ALL). She's also a really nice person after I got to know her.. Quite cute actually, acting like a baby subconsciously sometimes. The most touching thing was she teared for me when we were in China saying "I was a really nice person." SIGH, that's the best thing I heard this year perhaps. But I really treat her like a little sister, holding her hand when she crosses the road (or rather she holds mine as well). Hope to know her better next year too :)
For the rest of the clique, it was nice to got to know you girls better alot this year. Hmm, and XM is still my all time favourite shopping person as she seem to dislike everything I find nice and adoring everything I find ugly hence when I go out with her, she always convinces me not to buy certain stuffs which saves me $$$. Of cos, she's also a 8gua queen (although she claim we are not gossiping, but rather sharing our views) hence it is simply nice to talk to her.
Seperated from Mad this year as well (she being the furthest away from us 3H) I'm glad that though she mix with the smarter crowd in the school, she still acts like a dumb person (like us I mean). I love it when she agrees with me when I'm suaning XM but simply loathes it when she agrees with XM when she's suaning me hahaha! Anyway it is a nice change to see her not bringing bread ever so often to school anymore.. But buying bread from the stalls instead :( What's with you and bread?!
Outside Friends
Got to know some bastards (or perhaps, bastard) this year which seem like an angel initially but revealed his true colors later.. Was really upset that I've to gave up on this friendship which I fought really hard for (I mean really, I'm always convincing myself to NOT become angry with him when he's truely pissing me off) as I always remember his kind act towards me in August. Well, I'm still pretty upset with him but deep inside I hope that he will truely start reflecting and change for the better as I never lost my temper (as in LITERALLY lost my temper) at anyone of my friends before beside him.. All the !@#$^% came out from my mouth and deep in my heart, I was still cursing him. Yes, that bad.
But on the good side, I got to know a nice squareface this year. Although he's horny and anti-religious (not to mention he called people whom see ghosts nuts) he's still a pretty nice friend.. When I got to know him he was pretty upset due to a broken relationship but I hope he will soon get over it as when there's a "START", there's bound to be an "END". I also sincerely wish that I've been a good friend this year & we can continue to be good friends next year (and hopefully, FOR A LONG TIME) And one day I'm really gonna trash him during our badminton games. If not, I'll smack his balls with my racket :)
My Wardrobe
2008 has been a very "flutter-sleeved" year for me as I wore alot of fluttersleeves this year but I've just sold all of them away. Flutter-sleeves still hold a special place deep in my heart but I vow 2009 will be a brighter, spicier year with me trying out different kind of fashion/trends. 2008 has also been a very femanine year with me buying lots of dresses (especially from Agneselle) and I've to say I still very much love dresses.. But I hope in the year 2009, I will get to find tops which can go with my jeans. Or else why the fuck did I buy my jeans for?!
I grew to love Forever 21 & ASOS in the year of 2008 as well as my ALL TIME FAVOURITE LUXE LABEL! Due to next year's schedule, I reckon I won't be going out often for shopping hence the Luxe Label will be my only indulgence.
Cosmetics/Fragance/Beauty Products
I spent alot on cosmetics this year.. And my favourite brands now would be the Japanese/Korean brands. I seem to only buy Jap/Kor makeup now as their packagings are really lovely and the quality of the stuffs are good compared to the drugstores brands..
Foundation of the Year: Silfique Foundation
Concealer of the Year: L'oreal Touche Magique
Mascara of the Year: Diorshow Iconic Mascara
Eyeshadow of the Year: Beaute De Kose Eye Fantasists
Blusher of the Year: Gransenlon Blusher in 13
Lipstick of the Year: Fasio Lipstick Moisture
Lipgloss of the Year: Etudehouse Lipgloss in WINE CREAM
I vow to try Coffret D'or next year as I've always been intrigued by this brand but yet it is too costly for me to buy. I will probably purchase more Eye Fantasists from Beaute De Kose as well as this cream eyeshadow blends like heaven and stays on all day! I hope to try the Body Shop Spring Collection as well, and Majolica Majorca new mascara (Lash Expander Frame Plus) which is launching next year. Shu Uemura Spring 2009 Eyeshadow Palette in Utopia looks lovely as well! Might splurge on it if I've extra cash. I will be purchasing the makeup base from Silfique as well so as to complete my little Silfique Base collection. Lots of Japanese cosmetics I wanna try but these are the ones sticking to my mind currently!
As for fragances, I only tried Lulu Castagnette in LULUROSE this year which was a gift from darling. I love this, and I can already imagine myself repurchasing this again when it runs out (which might still be quite sometime as I treat it as it is some kind of precious gift from heaven and uses it sparingly)
As for Beauty Products, Favourites of the Year -
Cleanser: Neutrogena
Makeup Removal: Biore Gentle Cleansing Oil
Face Exfoliator: Clinelle
Mask: Kose
Eyecream: Loreal Derma Genesis
Lipbalm: Nivea Usage
Moisturizer: Nivea Usage
Body Exfoliator: Garnier
Body Moisturizer: Used to be Johnson Baby.. But I got LA SOURCE Body Lotion as a Christmas gift and it smells pretty good.
I will definitely purchase SANA Nameraka Honpo skincare line next year, especially the much raved ones such as the Cleansing Oil (when my Biore one runs out), Sheet Masks, Rich Toner and Face Cream. The Cleansing Foam looks lovely too, but will consider it as usually Cleansing Foams all work pretty much the same, which is to cleanse your face. Olay Regenerist eye cream has received much raves too, but I must finish my eye cream first!
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My Christmas Gifts! La Source Relaxing Body Lotion (smells really yummy!), LuluRose from Lulu Castagnette, Beaute de Kose Fantasist Collection, Winnie the Pooh Pencilcase + Keychain, Cat w/ Paris Tower HP Pouch, Ferrero Rocher!
This is also a set of Christmas gift from Hendra. Cost about SGD$30+.. No Joke :/
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My Clip-on Hair Extensions, where my curls come from! Will definitely get more of these from http://hairextensionsclipon.blogspot.com
They're great!
Santa Hat which I bought for Br and myself yesterday.. Haha keeping it as a reminder of Xmas 2008 :)
I'm home.. So I decided to do a summary for this year.
YEAR OF 2008
Academic
Was feeling inspired to excell in my new class (3E) & the motivation dissapeared as fast as it first came. This year is a year of pure slackness for me I can assure you: sleeping during AMATHS/SS class, daydreaming during Emaths etc.. F&N was horrifying too. Beside learning culinary skills, there's alot of hardcore theory involved. (not to mention my cooking was equally horrifying)
Had AMATHS tution at about the end of July because I didn't even pass a single exam whole year for that particular subject. I'm glad I met my tutor, he's a saint from heaven to save me from my slackness. Yes, and sometimes nagging me when I am slowing down whilst praising me when I'm mugging. Either way, I respect him as he's a really responsible tutor and I think I really understand the way he teaches with ease compared to Mr Thong's mumblings (or perhaps, grumblings).
NO MORE SLACKING FOR THE YEAR OF 2009 OR I'M REALLY GONNA KILL MYSELF.
School Friends (Specifically pointing out the special events that happen this year)
My clique was the same as 2007, but got to know CQ better as we sat next to each other in class. Which means CQ is the forturnate (but to her, unforturnate one) whom listens to my daily grumblings about my friends, boyfriend, family, computer (which is forever crashing/getting virus/getting toasted) etc.. CQ is a really nice person, which I got to know about this year and she has become a even more selfless person from this year onwards as I can see :)
I wasn't close to SW last year too but as we've the same tutor, we soon got to know each other alot better. Soon, she was one of the dailies which headed to my house due to our common GOAL (going to Mr Gan's) I got to know she shower like a snail, and she love comics as much as I used to do. I've absolutely nothing to complain about SW as well, she's been a great friend throughout the year and I really love gossiping with her (new 8gua friend)
I got to know Sophia alot better from this year China's trip as well. I used to dislike her.. As I got to know she bitched about me behind my back last year (but can't blame her, I'm really noisy and I acted as if I was really desperate to lay my hands on Aw Guan Thong) She became my 8gua friend as well, and when it comes to 8gua, kudos to her (SHE KNOWS IT ALL). She's also a really nice person after I got to know her.. Quite cute actually, acting like a baby subconsciously sometimes. The most touching thing was she teared for me when we were in China saying "I was a really nice person." SIGH, that's the best thing I heard this year perhaps. But I really treat her like a little sister, holding her hand when she crosses the road (or rather she holds mine as well). Hope to know her better next year too :)
For the rest of the clique, it was nice to got to know you girls better alot this year. Hmm, and XM is still my all time favourite shopping person as she seem to dislike everything I find nice and adoring everything I find ugly hence when I go out with her, she always convinces me not to buy certain stuffs which saves me $$$. Of cos, she's also a 8gua queen (although she claim we are not gossiping, but rather sharing our views) hence it is simply nice to talk to her.
Seperated from Mad this year as well (she being the furthest away from us 3H) I'm glad that though she mix with the smarter crowd in the school, she still acts like a dumb person (like us I mean). I love it when she agrees with me when I'm suaning XM but simply loathes it when she agrees with XM when she's suaning me hahaha! Anyway it is a nice change to see her not bringing bread ever so often to school anymore.. But buying bread from the stalls instead :( What's with you and bread?!
Outside Friends
Got to know some bastards (or perhaps, bastard) this year which seem like an angel initially but revealed his true colors later.. Was really upset that I've to gave up on this friendship which I fought really hard for (I mean really, I'm always convincing myself to NOT become angry with him when he's truely pissing me off) as I always remember his kind act towards me in August. Well, I'm still pretty upset with him but deep inside I hope that he will truely start reflecting and change for the better as I never lost my temper (as in LITERALLY lost my temper) at anyone of my friends before beside him.. All the !@#$^% came out from my mouth and deep in my heart, I was still cursing him. Yes, that bad.
But on the good side, I got to know a nice squareface this year. Although he's horny and anti-religious (not to mention he called people whom see ghosts nuts) he's still a pretty nice friend.. When I got to know him he was pretty upset due to a broken relationship but I hope he will soon get over it as when there's a "START", there's bound to be an "END". I also sincerely wish that I've been a good friend this year & we can continue to be good friends next year (and hopefully, FOR A LONG TIME) And one day I'm really gonna trash him during our badminton games. If not, I'll smack his balls with my racket :)
My Wardrobe
2008 has been a very "flutter-sleeved" year for me as I wore alot of fluttersleeves this year but I've just sold all of them away. Flutter-sleeves still hold a special place deep in my heart but I vow 2009 will be a brighter, spicier year with me trying out different kind of fashion/trends. 2008 has also been a very femanine year with me buying lots of dresses (especially from Agneselle) and I've to say I still very much love dresses.. But I hope in the year 2009, I will get to find tops which can go with my jeans. Or else why the fuck did I buy my jeans for?!
I grew to love Forever 21 & ASOS in the year of 2008 as well as my ALL TIME FAVOURITE LUXE LABEL! Due to next year's schedule, I reckon I won't be going out often for shopping hence the Luxe Label will be my only indulgence.
Cosmetics/Fragance/Beauty Products
I spent alot on cosmetics this year.. And my favourite brands now would be the Japanese/Korean brands. I seem to only buy Jap/Kor makeup now as their packagings are really lovely and the quality of the stuffs are good compared to the drugstores brands..
Foundation of the Year: Silfique Foundation
Concealer of the Year: L'oreal Touche Magique
Mascara of the Year: Diorshow Iconic Mascara
Eyeshadow of the Year: Beaute De Kose Eye Fantasists
Blusher of the Year: Gransenlon Blusher in 13
Lipstick of the Year: Fasio Lipstick Moisture
Lipgloss of the Year: Etudehouse Lipgloss in WINE CREAM
I vow to try Coffret D'or next year as I've always been intrigued by this brand but yet it is too costly for me to buy. I will probably purchase more Eye Fantasists from Beaute De Kose as well as this cream eyeshadow blends like heaven and stays on all day! I hope to try the Body Shop Spring Collection as well, and Majolica Majorca new mascara (Lash Expander Frame Plus) which is launching next year. Shu Uemura Spring 2009 Eyeshadow Palette in Utopia looks lovely as well! Might splurge on it if I've extra cash. I will be purchasing the makeup base from Silfique as well so as to complete my little Silfique Base collection. Lots of Japanese cosmetics I wanna try but these are the ones sticking to my mind currently!
As for fragances, I only tried Lulu Castagnette in LULUROSE this year which was a gift from darling. I love this, and I can already imagine myself repurchasing this again when it runs out (which might still be quite sometime as I treat it as it is some kind of precious gift from heaven and uses it sparingly)
As for Beauty Products, Favourites of the Year -
Cleanser: Neutrogena
Makeup Removal: Biore Gentle Cleansing Oil
Face Exfoliator: Clinelle
Mask: Kose
Eyecream: Loreal Derma Genesis
Lipbalm: Nivea Usage
Moisturizer: Nivea Usage
Body Exfoliator: Garnier
Body Moisturizer: Used to be Johnson Baby.. But I got LA SOURCE Body Lotion as a Christmas gift and it smells pretty good.
I will definitely purchase SANA Nameraka Honpo skincare line next year, especially the much raved ones such as the Cleansing Oil (when my Biore one runs out), Sheet Masks, Rich Toner and Face Cream. The Cleansing Foam looks lovely too, but will consider it as usually Cleansing Foams all work pretty much the same, which is to cleanse your face. Olay Regenerist eye cream has received much raves too, but I must finish my eye cream first!
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My Christmas Gifts! La Source Relaxing Body Lotion (smells really yummy!), LuluRose from Lulu Castagnette, Beaute de Kose Fantasist Collection, Winnie the Pooh Pencilcase + Keychain, Cat w/ Paris Tower HP Pouch, Ferrero Rocher!
This is also a set of Christmas gift from Hendra. Cost about SGD$30+.. No Joke :/
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My Clip-on Hair Extensions, where my curls come from! Will definitely get more of these from http://hairextensionsclipon.blogspot.com
They're great!
Santa Hat which I bought for Br and myself yesterday.. Haha keeping it as a reminder of Xmas 2008 :)
my christmas "celebration" w/ my bf and friends were brought fwd to the 24th dec.
we initially went to bukit batok to get the bras stocks, after that he was very, very hungry.
so we headed to taka "Breeks! The American Restaurant Cafe" to have our romantic dinner.
it wasn't romantic at all but the food wasn't so bad, especially the dory fish my bf ate. but after that he had gastric pain so i ran all the way down to watsons to get him some gastric pain reflief medicine.
blah due to his gastric pain i had to finish the whole dessert myself.. which was dipping marshmellows, bananas, cucumbers, brownies into chocolate. what is that called?? forgot the term all of the sudden.
anyway sephora was opened in taka! omg omg :) the shop itself was absolutely stunning but the prices of the items were killers, very jacked up compared to the sephora site.
then we went to check out the xmas lights and took photos.. i swear not enough picz was taken! he think so too :( we even bought santa hats to join in the fun hahahaha.
met up with pals for awhile after that before heading home...... took a cab. sigh *heartpain* but the cab driver really rocks! we were lack of 1-2 bucks and he was like "oh never mind, just gimme all u have". *guilty* i was even intending to give him tips for his lovely attitude. wtf.
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oh well we were both very tired when we reach home.
happy day though (:
merry xmas all!
we initially went to bukit batok to get the bras stocks, after that he was very, very hungry.
so we headed to taka "Breeks! The American Restaurant Cafe" to have our romantic dinner.
it wasn't romantic at all but the food wasn't so bad, especially the dory fish my bf ate. but after that he had gastric pain so i ran all the way down to watsons to get him some gastric pain reflief medicine.
blah due to his gastric pain i had to finish the whole dessert myself.. which was dipping marshmellows, bananas, cucumbers, brownies into chocolate. what is that called?? forgot the term all of the sudden.
anyway sephora was opened in taka! omg omg :) the shop itself was absolutely stunning but the prices of the items were killers, very jacked up compared to the sephora site.
then we went to check out the xmas lights and took photos.. i swear not enough picz was taken! he think so too :( we even bought santa hats to join in the fun hahahaha.
met up with pals for awhile after that before heading home...... took a cab. sigh *heartpain* but the cab driver really rocks! we were lack of 1-2 bucks and he was like "oh never mind, just gimme all u have". *guilty* i was even intending to give him tips for his lovely attitude. wtf.
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oh well we were both very tired when we reach home.
happy day though (:
merry xmas all!
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
oh its the 23rd dec already. supposed to meet the bra supplier today but she has yet to reply my email.. she's really got some attitude problem. but oh well, it will be more convenient if she decides to meet tmr too as i'll be out in town with my dearest celebrating xmas together :)
now this part of the post is dedicated to my <3 cq
The Body Shop Rose Flower Collection
TBS stuffs usually don't catch my eyes as i find their packagings awesomely boring and their prices not even being close to attractive.. and somehow they always occur to me as "the lousier version of MAC" especially when i take a look at their brushes. so far, i've never purchased anything from TBS and since new year is arriving.. i should try new things right! (excuse actually, its because TBS spring collection is awesomely lovely!!!!)
Rose Flower Blush in #1 Pink & #2 Fuschia (will cost about SGD 50.40 in JAPAN)
now this part of the post is dedicated to my <3 cq
The Body Shop Rose Flower Collection
TBS stuffs usually don't catch my eyes as i find their packagings awesomely boring and their prices not even being close to attractive.. and somehow they always occur to me as "the lousier version of MAC" especially when i take a look at their brushes. so far, i've never purchased anything from TBS and since new year is arriving.. i should try new things right! (excuse actually, its because TBS spring collection is awesomely lovely!!!!)
Rose Flower Blush in #1 Pink & #2 Fuschia (will cost about SGD 50.40 in JAPAN)
Rose Flower Eyes in #1 Sunshine Yellow & #2 Mint Green (will cost about SGD 33.60 in JAPAN)
Rose Flower Lips in #1 Soft Pink, #2 True Pink and #3 Deep Pink (will cost about SGD 42 in JAPAN)
Rose Flower Radiance Stick in #1 Sheer Pink (will cost ab out SGD 47.04 in JAPAN)
the prices are atrocious of coz, but that's because the yen value is going up. hence, the prices will probably be alot cheaper in SG as TBS is not really a high end brand.
i'll love to try both the eyeshadows as the pastel colours look so lovely! the lipstick will be on my shopping list too, might try one of them as well as the highlighter which i think is a must have!
i got to know this thanks to "Rouge Deluxe" (rougedeluxe.blogspot.com)
do check out her blog, i got to know tonnes of stuffs from there! :)
Sunday, December 21, 2008
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Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Silfique Cream Foundation
as ryan commented that my foundation was cracking (sigh, i noticed this before but i thought it look like nice smile lines) i thought it was time to get a new one which suit my skintype; which is dry/combination.
but basically my skin is very much dry being slightly oiler at the nose which explains why my nose is the roughest part of my face hahahaha.
went to metro with br that day and was looking for a nice, moisturizing foundation which will not CRACK when i smile. i saw the brand name "Pola" and took a closer look at the SILFIQUE range. sadly, the foundation is really tiny (35ml) hence my heart always tremble while gently squeezing the tube. and mind you, it is a hefty $61 for this precious tube of liquid foundation.
the SA also recommended me a makeup base which cost approx $41 but i could only get one for now so the SA recommended me to get this.
on monday, i tried this on for the very first time.
i used very, very little of it on my face. about 2 small squeezes for my forehead, cheeks and nose and ultra duper small squeezes for my cheeks and jawline. this thing blends like heaven, it is quite pigmented and light up my face in a jiffy although i used very little. i put a slight bit more under my eyes due to my dark eye circles and it works great! but of cause, i applied my concealer afterwards and i'm glad to say that i only have to put on a little (compared to the period when i use Natuer Be liquid foundation) and my dark eye circles ain't really visible anymore.
it was on my face from 12pm and it was still going strong at 9pm when i reached home (i didn't do any touchups thought i brought my pact out) no lines or whatever, the effect is totally natural and light. it feels like i'm not wearing any foundation on my face, i love it! it is quite gross when girls look "made up" when they pick a foundation a few shades lighter than their own skin and powder it heavily all over their faces. oh yes, another thing is my face did not feel powdery/greasy at all. it just feels like my own naked skin.
it does fill in the fine lines i've under my eyes quite abit as promised and i did not use any loose powder at all x)
thumbs thumbs thumbs up for this! i will be using this till i finish it (and probably get a 2nd tube) and i reckon it will take another year + for me to finish this as i only wear makeup when i go shopping.
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Description on the back of the box:
Create a flawless natural finish with SILFIQUE POLA's base makeup line, POLA's exclusive DERMA-REAL POWDER formulation will not only provide coverage, but visually control light to create an ideal skin texture. Skin will appear refined as before.
Create youthful, lustrous look with the hydrating SILFIQUE Cream Foundation. Bring out the inner glow and enhance firmness. Fine lines and roughness will be disminish with a long lasting hydrating look. Rich with emolients, yet is lightweight, easy to wear.
Fragance free.
Labels: Liquid Foundation, POLA, Silfique, Silfique Cream Foundation
Monday, December 15, 2008
I purchased an Etude House Peach Cream Gloss in Wine Cream which has been my staple ever since I got it.. (I wear it almost everytime I apply makeup)
I got to know that EH is releasing a new collection from http://www.musingsofamuse.com/ and mailed the very nice seller if she was going to make the new collection available for us to order. She said it was not available to her yet, but today she mailed me again saying that the new collection is up for preorder!
I love her man, one of the nicest sellers I've met. Really professional and sweet at the same time. I got 2 samples for free the previous time I ordered the gloss for her. Wanted to thank her but forgot to..
the new collection is up here: http://k-fashionetude.blogspot.com/
and you can view the other Etude House's products available by navigating on the right side.
An item from the new collection had already caught my eye, which is the "Smile Cheek Pearls" ($34.90)
I'm probably ordering this one as its packaging look like that of Benefit and the pearls remind of Paul & Joe (but i think P&J's one has pearls which are lighter looking) This is a blusher apparently, which can be known from its name and the dark looking pink pearls in the pretty box. Once again, it proves that I'm a sucker for pretty things....
I got to know that EH is releasing a new collection from http://www.musingsofamuse.com/ and mailed the very nice seller if she was going to make the new collection available for us to order. She said it was not available to her yet, but today she mailed me again saying that the new collection is up for preorder!
I love her man, one of the nicest sellers I've met. Really professional and sweet at the same time. I got 2 samples for free the previous time I ordered the gloss for her. Wanted to thank her but forgot to..
the new collection is up here: http://k-fashionetude.blogspot.com/
and you can view the other Etude House's products available by navigating on the right side.
An item from the new collection had already caught my eye, which is the "Smile Cheek Pearls" ($34.90)
I'm probably ordering this one as its packaging look like that of Benefit and the pearls remind of Paul & Joe (but i think P&J's one has pearls which are lighter looking) This is a blusher apparently, which can be known from its name and the dark looking pink pearls in the pretty box. Once again, it proves that I'm a sucker for pretty things....
Sunday, December 14, 2008
went shopping with xm today, here's part of our conversation ytd.
Cheryl : meet u at yishun what time?
XM : em
XM : 1.05?
XM : ahh u sure late one
XM : 1pm
XM : hahah
Cheryl : LOL
Cheryl : WHO LATE
Cheryl : last time is U LATE LOR
XM : u can late 5 mins
XM : the time we go out
XM : whr gt
Cheryl : got
XM : ALWYS IS U LATE
Cheryl : we 2 go out that time U ALWAY S LATE
..........
end up i reached early today and she was late. so next time you cannot say me liao xm, coz you're late!
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we didn't tried ANY clothes today. bugis / fareast clothes sorta suck now. currently, we are at the period whereby F21 rocks our sockzzzzzzz. but we are both pok gai so cannot go see (later cant resist press atm again)
we tried on WIGS and clip on hair extensions today!!!
we saw gorgeous wigs at bugis 2nd storey hence i urged xm to try on as her hair is friggin' short now. I COULDNT HELP LAUGHING WHEN SHE PUT ON THE WIG, look like a mushroom cap was thrown onto her head. really funny!! it looked really thick and fake (as xm already has thick hair, and adding on hair to hair makes it look ridiculously thick) don't know why those TW/JP girls can look good in wigs.. must be the makeup they put on.
-fake hair
-fake eyelashes
-fake eyes (contacts that enlarge the pupils)
hmmmmmmmm must be like this! fake + Fake + fake = looks good. but i really cant stand fake eyelashes la. im afraid they will drop off while im walking and many has say it feels uncomfy... mascara is better!! i better stock up more of dior iconic mascaras as i'm using mine at a rapid rate. but i feel like trying majolica majorca mascara as well!! even xm knows that its good (due to the reviews many bloggers had posted) another star item of MM is the neo liquid eyeliner which looks very attractive as well (it is really lasting, has a strong color, and a slightly metallic finish) sigh.. *resist*
after that we tried on clip-on extensions. xm tried on straight natural black long hair and she looked sorta weird. like that kinda ah lian hairstyle, a slightly voluminous crown and long thin hair behind. looks really unnatural! i think we all look better with our own hair hahahaha :)
i tried on slightly brown wavy clip-on hair extensions. sigh, i think i look better with wavy hair! straight hair just makes my face looks longer i think. it was quite nice when i put the extensions on my shoulders as it hides my rebonded hair pretty well and looks really good when tied up! but if i leave the extensions at the back of my hair.. it looks weird. my straight hair covering the curly hair.. sigh. but i was really tempted to buy though, but after awhile of thinking, i feel that MY HAIR BEING CURLED will be better than fake hair. br said he wants to buy a hair curler for me lol but i'm not sure if i know how to curl my hair.. the last time i curled .. i forgot to adjust the temperate and on to the max 200 degrees celsius. of coz, my hair was TOASTED instantly and a pile of hair dropped off sticking themselves to the hair curler. i tried removing the burnt hair with toothpaste and it worked! but the hair curler spoilt immediately afterwards. i was very emo... as i wanted curly hair really much. plus my money was sorta like flushed down the toilet bowl :(
we walked for awhile before heading back to yishun.. then to the salon for xm's frinch haircut. i've absolutely no comments as the conversation between the hairdresser and her was already hilarious. it went something like this.
xm: will the frinch look weird??
hairdresser: of coz it will! you want it look weird and be different from the others right?
xm: ...
*after awhile*
xm: i think the frinch too round already..
hairdresser: i will layer it a little to make it look more natural then.
then cut cut cut.. the result was like a normal frinch. didnt even look round anymore. xm shldnt have said it looks too round la hahahaha. but it was still not that bad and i reckon it will look better if it is let to grow for a week.
that's her only steal today!!!
my only steal today was....
Gransenbon blusher ($29.90) which i saw at watsons at bugis today. i know its not cheap la, but the color looks really nice!! i have a baby pink blush, a orangey-brown blush and i felt this was different! it was sorta wine colour which i think will look really good with my Etude House lipgloss.
the above 2 pics credits to makeup stash.
i got the colour 13 (cherry fromage). so pretty right! i saw only 2-3 of 13 left there only.. more pics of shade 13.
lol i put it on immediately after purchasing. it lasted me for about.. 5 hours? colour was still going strong when i reached home. pigment is sort of sheer-medium and i brush it lightly with the brush given and it takes 2-3 swipes for the colour to show up nicely on my cheeks. it has golden shimmers within which gives it a slightly glowy and metallic finish which i adore. the shimmers were not of big chunky pieces of coz.. as my cheeks did not look like 2 glowing disco balls. can already see myself reaching out for it everytime i go shopping. i don't regret buying it.
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i tried some products from the beaute de kose fantasist coffret today. i'm pretty pleased i should say :)
shall review one by one.
starting with the lipgloss. (rouge fantasist aqua vinyl in BE386)
do note that although it looks like a wine color, it is in fact an orangey lipgloss. the wine colour it just its coloured packaging. which is pretty alright with me as i already have a wine lipgloss. it is not as sheer as i expected it to be but not that pigmented either. when applied, it does not look totally orange but more of a peachy colour (more to the orange side though) which looks quite elegant surprisingly. the whole coffret is more of to the warmer side and i've to admit they go pretty well together.
next up, would be the beautiful blusher. (BR 300 generous brown)
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the very gorgeous gold glitter design was gone with a swipe and i have to dust it off on my hands as there's loads of gold glitters. the blush is a brown colour which looks very elegant and natural on my pale skin. i was always doubtful of dark looking blushers but this really changed my mind. it also carries some gold sparkles on my cheeks as well due to the glittery gold design on the top of the blusher. i love this pretty much and am really glad that i added it to my tiny blusher collection.
and the last product which i used from the kit today is none other than eye fantasist in BE355 sparkle shine beige.
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haha i really love this as well! it is a soft beige which appears almost white on my lids but with hints of pretty gold glitter. it has a slight fragance which vanishes after application and is of a really nice texture! i just dot 2 dots on each of my lids and start blending. they blend really well and the finish is natural looking but with a dose of shimmer as well :) it didn't crease / fade on me the whole day which is something i appreciate very much compared to the canmake eyeshadows which fade after a couple of hours.
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there's another star product i used today which is the SILFIQUE cream foundation which i will preach about in the next post because it is really fantastic!!
Cheryl : meet u at yishun what time?
XM : em
XM : 1.05?
XM : ahh u sure late one
XM : 1pm
XM : hahah
Cheryl : LOL
Cheryl : WHO LATE
Cheryl : last time is U LATE LOR
XM : u can late 5 mins
XM : the time we go out
XM : whr gt
Cheryl : got
XM : ALWYS IS U LATE
Cheryl : we 2 go out that time U ALWAY S LATE
..........
end up i reached early today and she was late. so next time you cannot say me liao xm, coz you're late!
--
we didn't tried ANY clothes today. bugis / fareast clothes sorta suck now. currently, we are at the period whereby F21 rocks our sockzzzzzzz. but we are both pok gai so cannot go see (later cant resist press atm again)
we tried on WIGS and clip on hair extensions today!!!
we saw gorgeous wigs at bugis 2nd storey hence i urged xm to try on as her hair is friggin' short now. I COULDNT HELP LAUGHING WHEN SHE PUT ON THE WIG, look like a mushroom cap was thrown onto her head. really funny!! it looked really thick and fake (as xm already has thick hair, and adding on hair to hair makes it look ridiculously thick) don't know why those TW/JP girls can look good in wigs.. must be the makeup they put on.
-fake hair
-fake eyelashes
-fake eyes (contacts that enlarge the pupils)
hmmmmmmmm must be like this! fake + Fake + fake = looks good. but i really cant stand fake eyelashes la. im afraid they will drop off while im walking and many has say it feels uncomfy... mascara is better!! i better stock up more of dior iconic mascaras as i'm using mine at a rapid rate. but i feel like trying majolica majorca mascara as well!! even xm knows that its good (due to the reviews many bloggers had posted) another star item of MM is the neo liquid eyeliner which looks very attractive as well (it is really lasting, has a strong color, and a slightly metallic finish) sigh.. *resist*
after that we tried on clip-on extensions. xm tried on straight natural black long hair and she looked sorta weird. like that kinda ah lian hairstyle, a slightly voluminous crown and long thin hair behind. looks really unnatural! i think we all look better with our own hair hahahaha :)
i tried on slightly brown wavy clip-on hair extensions. sigh, i think i look better with wavy hair! straight hair just makes my face looks longer i think. it was quite nice when i put the extensions on my shoulders as it hides my rebonded hair pretty well and looks really good when tied up! but if i leave the extensions at the back of my hair.. it looks weird. my straight hair covering the curly hair.. sigh. but i was really tempted to buy though, but after awhile of thinking, i feel that MY HAIR BEING CURLED will be better than fake hair. br said he wants to buy a hair curler for me lol but i'm not sure if i know how to curl my hair.. the last time i curled .. i forgot to adjust the temperate and on to the max 200 degrees celsius. of coz, my hair was TOASTED instantly and a pile of hair dropped off sticking themselves to the hair curler. i tried removing the burnt hair with toothpaste and it worked! but the hair curler spoilt immediately afterwards. i was very emo... as i wanted curly hair really much. plus my money was sorta like flushed down the toilet bowl :(
we walked for awhile before heading back to yishun.. then to the salon for xm's frinch haircut. i've absolutely no comments as the conversation between the hairdresser and her was already hilarious. it went something like this.
xm: will the frinch look weird??
hairdresser: of coz it will! you want it look weird and be different from the others right?
xm: ...
*after awhile*
xm: i think the frinch too round already..
hairdresser: i will layer it a little to make it look more natural then.
then cut cut cut.. the result was like a normal frinch. didnt even look round anymore. xm shldnt have said it looks too round la hahahaha. but it was still not that bad and i reckon it will look better if it is let to grow for a week.
that's her only steal today!!!
my only steal today was....
Gransenbon blusher ($29.90) which i saw at watsons at bugis today. i know its not cheap la, but the color looks really nice!! i have a baby pink blush, a orangey-brown blush and i felt this was different! it was sorta wine colour which i think will look really good with my Etude House lipgloss.
the above 2 pics credits to makeup stash.
i got the colour 13 (cherry fromage). so pretty right! i saw only 2-3 of 13 left there only.. more pics of shade 13.
lol i put it on immediately after purchasing. it lasted me for about.. 5 hours? colour was still going strong when i reached home. pigment is sort of sheer-medium and i brush it lightly with the brush given and it takes 2-3 swipes for the colour to show up nicely on my cheeks. it has golden shimmers within which gives it a slightly glowy and metallic finish which i adore. the shimmers were not of big chunky pieces of coz.. as my cheeks did not look like 2 glowing disco balls. can already see myself reaching out for it everytime i go shopping. i don't regret buying it.
--
i tried some products from the beaute de kose fantasist coffret today. i'm pretty pleased i should say :)
shall review one by one.
starting with the lipgloss. (rouge fantasist aqua vinyl in BE386)
do note that although it looks like a wine color, it is in fact an orangey lipgloss. the wine colour it just its coloured packaging. which is pretty alright with me as i already have a wine lipgloss. it is not as sheer as i expected it to be but not that pigmented either. when applied, it does not look totally orange but more of a peachy colour (more to the orange side though) which looks quite elegant surprisingly. the whole coffret is more of to the warmer side and i've to admit they go pretty well together.
next up, would be the beautiful blusher. (BR 300 generous brown)
+of+bdkchristmas008.jpg)
the very gorgeous gold glitter design was gone with a swipe and i have to dust it off on my hands as there's loads of gold glitters. the blush is a brown colour which looks very elegant and natural on my pale skin. i was always doubtful of dark looking blushers but this really changed my mind. it also carries some gold sparkles on my cheeks as well due to the glittery gold design on the top of the blusher. i love this pretty much and am really glad that i added it to my tiny blusher collection.
and the last product which i used from the kit today is none other than eye fantasist in BE355 sparkle shine beige.
+of+bdkchristmas008.jpg)
haha i really love this as well! it is a soft beige which appears almost white on my lids but with hints of pretty gold glitter. it has a slight fragance which vanishes after application and is of a really nice texture! i just dot 2 dots on each of my lids and start blending. they blend really well and the finish is natural looking but with a dose of shimmer as well :) it didn't crease / fade on me the whole day which is something i appreciate very much compared to the canmake eyeshadows which fade after a couple of hours.
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there's another star product i used today which is the SILFIQUE cream foundation which i will preach about in the next post because it is really fantastic!!
Labels: beaute de kose fantasist collection, blusher, eye fantasist, Gransenbon blusher in 13, rouge fantasist
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