I have their convertible colour in petunia, lip glaze and an eyeshadow palette which i just sold off not long ago. Sold the eyeshadow palette not because it is not great, but it is not quite suitable for me as it doesn't have shimmers which i like in japanese cosmetics very very much. Thus, i usually am not interested in Stila's eyeshadow palette anymore until i see this- Gold Glow Eyeshadow Trio!
Eye Shadow Trio Let your lids look like they've been lying in the sun. Designed to be applied either wet or dry, this eyeshadow trio is baked on a terra cotta disk for a sheer, never chalky, application. The bronze trio features three different tonal shades for use as a base, crease shadow, and eyeliner.
Size: 0.17 oz
(Quoted from Sephora.com)
The colours are well pigmented and very shimmery which i like! However the eyeshadows are not a little gritty, might be caused by the shimmers. Well, i don't really mind because the colours are so easy to blend. However i don't like the price and the packaging. The packaging is made of cardboard which seems mighty fragile. *Just saw stila's website , it stated that the packaging is now changed to aluminium compacts!*
I can't comment on the lasting power yet, because i have yet to try it. :P
Packaging : 4/10 Price : RM120 Overall Review : 6/10 It's nice for an everyday look, but it's too pricey and not special enough.
Double eyelid tape had been one of my MUST HAVE essentials since about 2 years ago, simply because i have hidden double eyelids with one eye with a more obvious double eyelid and another eye with a hidden double eyelid. This results in
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Imbalance sizes of eyes *headache*
Hmm i think the double eyelid stickers did help me alot..because before i have both eyes with single eyelids or very hidden double eyelids.
And yes, i had heard alot of people saying these double eyelid stickers/glue will make my skin around the eyes sag and will have wrinkles, thus i only remove the stickers when i remove my makeup, just gently press a cotton pad soaked with eye makeup remover and gently press it on my eyelids, then the sticker will fall off without tugging my eyelids.
Koji Eye Talk ( Double Eyelid Glue)
I had been tempted to buy this eyelid glue long time ago but not sure if it works. Because it's a glue? It felt a bit strange glueing my eyelids together to create a double eyelid. And i guess when we sweat it will melt and wont be as long lasting compared to double eyelid stickers? Ah well..it's worth a try. Thus i bought this and was attracted by its' cute packaging. And again Japanese proved that they put alot of effort in the packaging of their products.
Cute right? there's even a tiny instruction manual inside to teach us how to use this eyelid glue.
It's a white liquid and turns transparent when it's dry. The smell is a bit strong, it's a mixture of gluey smell + some fragrance i guess.. Although i dont really like the smell but it's still bearable.
This applicator also came with koji eye talk. It has one end of a fork like thingy and
another end like this.
How do i use this?
1. Cleanse your eyelids and wipe them dry. 2. Use the fork applicator to measure the thickness of your double eyelids ( which you desire) - 4-6mm from your eyelashes will be more natural 3. Close your eyes 4. Use the brush applicator and apply a 4-6mm wide(oval shaped) on your middle eyelid - a thin layer will do and avoid uneven application 5. Wait the glue turns transparent, slowly use the fork applicator to push your eyelids up 6. To remove or redo, use a wet cotton pad to remove the glue
It was not as simple as i thought.. because we cant even know if the glue turns transparent already or not when we close our eyes. Thus i need to open my eyes a little to take a small peak..and this makes my eyelids stuck together already when i open my eyes.. not a good thing though because my lashes also tends to stick to glue part -.- i have to either remove the glue or slowly pull my lashes out from the glur (ouch, i lost a few eyelashes with this method)
Here's my results :
Not nicely done because this is my first time using this glue. i believe practice makes perfect :D When i close my eyes, it looks pretty natural but my eyelids does looks bumpy and not smooth.. But from afar these little details are unnoticeable.
BUT! When i tried to apply eyeshadows!! I was shocked by the effect! My eyeshadows tend to stick to the glue part and accentuate the place where i applied the glue!
OMG! Yucks..it simply looks disgusting. I tried using a base or foundation b4 the eyeshadows but to no avail.
Thus, i decided to only use eyelid glue when i dont want to have any makeups on..
Packaging : 9/10 Lasting Power : 7/10 (This is obviously not as lasting as the tape because when we stretch our eyelids for a period of time, it will go back to its original state, but still it's VERY LASTING if we don't stretch our eyelids too much :P) Price : Depends on sellers.. some selling for RM37 some RM29 I bought mine for about RM20 or so :) Overall Ratings : 6/10 Don't really like this though cuz it's much harder to use as compared to tapes.
Introducing my all time favourite PINK LADY double eyelid tapes
This is a precut double eyelid tapes, so it's easy to use and convenient There are 30 pairs inside.. There are 3 sizes, S, M, and L i always choose S because my double eyelids are originally narrow. Choose M or L if you wish to have a wider double eyelid, but wider tapes means your tapes will be more obvious and unnatural.
(Picture taken from www.malaysianbabes.net)
RM8.90 for 30 pairs only??? Expensive?? NOT! Just don't throw them away when u have used up the 30 pairs, Because i'm sooo stingy i cut the tapes in between the precut tapes and still can be used for a long long long time Usually in between one pair of the precut tapes, i can still cut 2 pairs out, because i only need a thin tape to create my fold.
How do i use this?
1. Clean your eyelids and wipe dry, if you want to apply eye creams can do so(NO OILY CREAMS PLS) 2. Make sure your eyelids are dry, then use a fork applicator and create your fold. 3. Use a sharp tweezer to tear out the tape and cut the edges so that it fits the length of your eyes. And remember to cut them nicely and round, so that it won't poke your eyes and make you feel uncomfortable. 4. Stick the tapes right under your fold ( middle of your eyelids) 5. Alter the tapes following the shape of your fold. Then use the fork applicator again and slightly "push" the tapes upwards and inwards.
and the results :
It looks like this when i open my eyes.. it's barely noticeable when i open my eyes.. but can be quite obvious when i close my eyes like this
This is how my eyes looks with makeup..the tapes are slightly noticeable but still MUCH better than the eyelid glue.
P/S : The tapes do fall off if you sweat a lot and better don't use this if you have sensitive skin. You can buy those transparent surgical tapes and cut them up and used as double eyelid tapes, these are better because they are more 'breathable' and is more suitable for sensitive skin.
I also bought the fake PINK LADY double eyelid tapes which is only like RM2 or RM4? i couldnt remember, and so much difference. The fake one is sooo obvious and not as sticky as the original ones.
Packaging : 7/10 Lasting Power : 9/10 ( It usually last me for the WHOLE DAY) Price : Rm8.90 ( can buy from SASA) Overall ratings : 8/10 ( I'm still searching for less obvious eyelid tapes, any suggestions girls?)
RMK is quite a new brand for Malaysians. There are only 2 RMK counters in Malaysia, that is one at Pavillion Parkson and The Garden's Isetan. RMK = Rumiko. More details about Rumiko
Generally, i have always had faith in Japanese products. Japanese are usually very keen in producing quality products and put alot of effort in terms of packaging too. I've always like brands like Kanebo, Kate, Majolica Majorca, Shiseido The Makeup and also RMK!! I am extremely in love with RMK recently. However, the price range is above average.
Luckily, I asked a forummer to help me purchase these three for the price of two! How worth is that?!! Actually the promotion period is over edy, but the forummer is still able to get the promotion set bcuz she's a loyal customer of RMK. The promotion set is any foundation + any makeup base , free one skintuner of your choice~
RMK Creamy Foundation SPF17/ PA++ Shade : 102
My review :
This is by far the BEST foundation i've tried!! I've tried a few foundations before and i love this the most! It's is non oily and melts into ur skin like a dream! The coverage is quite good too. It even have a spatula for you to scoop out the foundation for hygienic purposes.
However, the bad part is it's very troublesome to have to open the cap everytime and scoop out the foundation, because there's a transparent cap inside which is quite tight and made a mess when i try to pull it out. What i can do is scoop some out and place it into a small container then it would be much easier for me.
It's quite lasting and it does not leave a sticky feeling at all.. i have Bobbi Brown's smooth skin foundation too but the texture is so much difference. Although Bobbi's also give good coverage and dewy finish but it just makes my skin feels so uncomfortable and sticky, as if my skin could not breath under the mask >.<> The texture is quite watery. It's not like the other creamy foundations which have thicker texture. And this foundation i think is quite suitable for dry skin. For oily skin, you may try RMK's liquid foundation which is RM155, I heard that the liquid foundation is also fab but it's lighter and thus coverage will also be lighter.
Coverage :8/10 Packaging :6/10 (It's kinda bulky and the cap is VERY fragile, just created a bump on my cap when i placed the foundation with a tweezer and a scissor in a makeup case) Lasting power :8.5/10 Price : RM170 Overall ratings : 9.5/10
RMK Creamy Makeup Base Shade : 01
My Review :
This makeup base really gives a dewy effect! When you look at it closely, you can notice very tiny shimmer like particles. They're really tiny so it only gives a subtle shimmer to your skin. However, i only use it on my cheeks, the T zone and some on my chin, so that it can slightly highlight my feature. The texture is very light. According to the SA, some of us who sometimes dont like to use foundation should opt for shade#01 and #02 (#01 for lighter skin which #02 for darker skin) because this can be used like a tinted moisturiser. For shade #00, it's a transparent makeup base.
BEFORE :sweat: i feel so shy.. Problems : Dark undereye circles, Large pores and blackheads on my nose, Uneven skintone and Tiny pimples.
AFTER Makeup base + Foundation
My dark undereye circles are obviously camouflaged. My skintone also became more even toned. Blackheads and pores are less noticeable.
As for the skin tuner, i've not tried it yet, thus i could not review on that. As i know, the skintuner is a toner+moisturiser. So it's a 2 in 1 skincare product. Will review it after i've tried. The skintuner is RM135 and i chose extra moist. Wonder when will RMK have this promotion again? :)
Laneige is a Korean brand if anyone of u haven't heard of this.. It's a high end brand, which means the products are sold at counters in Parkson, isetan etc. Those sold in shelfs of Watsons, Guardian etc are considered as low-end products. But low-end products doesnt mean they're not good~ :D I like ZA, Maybelline, Loreal and am a big big fan of KATE! However, the prices of Laneige's products are really not bad and affordable.
Laneige is pronounced “la nej” and rhymes with the word “edge”. It is the French word meaning “snow”.
Laneige products are most popular among Asian women in their late teens to mid thirties, whose primary concerns are nurturing their skin for the most balanced, fully hydrated and healthy complexion possible. ( Just nice for my age ^^)
Had been drooling over Laneige nowadays... and here's my hauls : I bought 3 of their star products
First of all is the Laneige Sliding Pact SPF 24 ( for dry skin) There are 3 types if i'm not mistaken, 1 for dry skin, 1 for oily skin and 1 for normal, and the colours of the casings are different. I bought colour No.2 - healthy and lively skin It is 12g/0.4OZ I lurve lurve lurve the casing!~ You just have to slide open the foundation, and a square powder puff is below the foundation. It has a big plastic mirror in front. Interestingly, the casing is designed by a samsung designer. * I'm a sucker for pretty packaging~!!*
My Review : This foundation has very fine powder, which gives a very natural finish and not cakey at all. I love the nice smell of the powder~ At first i feel it's not really good but after a few uses, i found that skin must be well moisturised and if possible use a makeup base. Then the foundation will glide on smoothly and makes ur skin glow~ However, this foundation doesnt give much coverage.
Coverage : 5/10 Packaging : 9/10 Lasting power : 7/10 Price : RM115 Overall ratings : 8/10 This is a sliding pact commercial by Jeon Ji-hyun ( Laneige's spokesperson), she is soo pretty!
and here's another one for sliding pact..gosh..i love her ads!~ she looks fab!
Laneige Water Bank Essense
This is another star product from Laneige, which many many Taiwan gurls faved! [This is the essence to moisturize dry skin and to give the feeling of soothing. Aqua Super Action backed by the Novasome Technology enhances the ability to contain moist in order to keep your skin constantly soft. Dusali Water Science helps the moisturization and the circulation of acid for radiant and fresh looking skin. Natural extracts from bean, blueberry and honey protect your skin from external stimulation and make your skin more elastic and healthier] - copied from www.laneige.com
And so My review :After applying this , my skin felt supple and soft. However, my face does feel oily after about 2 hours,maybe it is too hydrating for me? i'm not sure... Love the smell though. However, i love how my face look in the morning. Glowy and nice :)
Overall ratings : 7/10 RM158
Laneige Sleeping Pack Plus
This is a another highly raved product from Laneige- a sleeping mask ! Sleeping mask is one of the most popular products from Korean branded skincare such as The Face Shop, Beauty Credit etc.
My review : Nice smell~ and my face felt so relaxed and cooling when i applied. And it soaked into my skin pretty quickly, thus you dont have to worry about staining on ur pillows. When i wash my face in the morning, i found that my face is smoother, and glowy. However, if i use this with the Water Bank Essense, i will have many small pimples popped out in the morning! Urggh...i asked a few other friends, and they had no problem with this. My skin is becoming more and more sensitive >.<...
i guess essence + sleeping mask = too rich for me :(
Price : Rm100 Overall ratings : 7/10
Here are some reviews from www.urcosme.com 超好用!!!!第一次用還沒有很強烈的感覺第二次用整個毛孔都縮小而且臉部皮膚也變得很嫰隔天 白天上妝也變得很服貼大家都問我為什麼皮膚會這麼好，一整個得意大推啊!!!
I've tried the sample pack of Laneige Snow Crystal Dual Foundation SPF22/PA+. It is a dual combination of liquid foundation at the bottom and concealer on top (1 for Rm130 only! what a steal!). I saw this in 女人我最大, in fact i've seen quite a number of Laneige products appeared in that programme~ My Review :I love this foundation! It gives sheer-medium coverage, dewy and smooth finish! Moreover it smells very very nice too! All Laneige products smells nice but not those irritating smells. And it's so easy to use since it consists of both concealer and foundation. Thumbs up for this! Overall ratings : 9/10 Price : Rm130
I love the ad too! also by Jeon Ji Hyun
And my free gifts!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Alot right? *Happy*
High perm curling mascara Laneige Natural Pure Makeup Base ( I have to pay rm10 for this =.=) Lip n Eye Makeup Remover Perfect renew emulsion, skin refiner, essense and cream. Balancing emulsion 2 Power essential skin emulsion Snow crystal shimmer lipgloss Natural ended loose powder and a black cosmetic bag.
Tried the Natural Pure Makeup Base and Perfect Renew Cream only though... Natural Pure Makeup Base [SPF 26/PA+] I chose light purple for the makeup base, the makeup base is pretty good, corrects my skin colour and has sun protection too. It's non sticky and leaves skin smooth. but i love RMK one better :) *I cant find this in the websites..maybe they changed the name to SKIN VEIL MAKE-UP BASE SPF 26 PA+ 30ml RM105
Overall ratings : 7/10
Perfect Renew Cream Description : - Suitable for all skin types - allows long-lasting hydration effect - Loose droopy skin is firmed and nourished all at an instance - reverses aged skin from premature aging symptoms as a rich, moisture sensation is experienced and absorbed effortlessly within
My review :This cream is non sticky, leaves skin very very smooth..but gave me breakouts..argh.. i think this range is for suitable for more mature skin Cant give ratings for this though cuz i used once only..haha cuz heard others said that hafta use many times then wont have breakouts and will have very very smooth skin.. but...i dont dare to try~ i am scared that the breakouts will become worst n worst..zzzzz 50ml - RM190
Lastly, please be VERY CAREFUL with buying Laneige online.. because there are many China made Laneige products..and they are not like those Anna Sui, M.A.C etc which are easier to identify, when i saw the photos bet the real one and fake one..i cant really differentiate.. will post the difference between the real ones and fakes one soon.. but too tired now.. tata :)
Jenny had asked me how to apply eyeshadow from like uhm..i think 1 year ago till now...i still cant give her a very good answer...hahahaha... sorry ya Jenny.. so i decided to do a simple tutorial on eyeshadow application..
Things that i used : From left : Skinfood Ginkgo BB Cream #2 RMK Creamy Makeup Base KATE Eyebrow Colour MAC Brow Finisher - Clear MAC technakohl eyeliner - Earthline Maybelline Volume Turbo Mascara KATE Mascara Base Elianto Lash Curler Loreal Blush Delice - Pink marshmallow (not in pic) and also
Shiseido The Makeup Colour Collection Palette Top layer is the eyeshadows, while the bottom layer is Lipgloss+Lipstick
1. Brush on or tap on the golden beige eyeshadow (3rd from the left in the palette) on the whole eyelid with an eyeshadow brush or a finger, do not apply higher than the crease or else ur eyes will look puffy 2. Apply the dark brown shadow (1st from the left in the palette) on the 3rd quarter at the end of the eye lid 3. Then brush on the golden olive colour(3rd from left in the palette) on the 2/3 of the eyelid starting from the inner "V" (next to the nosebridge) of the lid towards the middle. And the BLEND! Blend the shadows well 2gether. 4. In order to make ur eyes appear rounder, apply the golden beige shadow on the bulge of ur eyeball. *p/s i'm so sorry i had mix up the colours of the indicators >.< at first green =" green" but now green = brown and brown = green..hope u understand what i mean*
and voila~ u will have something like this
Line a brown eyeliner as close to both upper and lower lash line as possible. Then, curl ur lashes (heat the curler with hair dryer first-but not too hot or else u will hurt urself) Apply a coat of mascara base and a few coats of mascara
It will look like this under natural sunlight
Then lightly tap on some foundation on ur lips to conceal ur natural lip colour Apply a pinkish lipstick ( i used the last one from left) and coat with a layer of clear lipgloss
To complete the look don't forget to brush on a light layer of blusher -pink / peach will be suitable for fair skin while darker skintone will look good in bronzy colour for that sun-kissed look
I begged Anita to help me buy Baby pink stuffs when she went to HK, unfortunately all that was in stock was lipglosses ...and to my dismay i found Baby Pink lipgloss in Watsons too! Haha..i'm very sorry Nita nita for troubling u >.< style="text-align: center;">
Price : Dirt Cheap! With quality of cuz ;) Lasting power : 6/10 Packaging : 10/10 ( I love squeeze tubes, cuz it's easy to apply and fuss free)
Overall ratings : 10/10!!
As for Lancome Juicy Tubes, i bought Lychee. It is a darker pink with lots and lots of tiny glitters. I dont really like this colour as it washed me out, made me look paler and unhealthy. Hmm..is it just me or what.. i feel it smells like plastic. Everytime i slatter on this i felt like slattering on a thick globe of plastic on my lips...>.<
Lasting power : 7/10 Packaging : 10/10 Overall ratings : 5/10( i just don't like the smell >.<)
