Review: Tarte Clean Slate Poreless 12-Hr Perfecting Primer

Described as a "skin-perfecting, waterproof mattifying base that helps keep makeup in place for up to 12 hours" on its official website, Tarte Clean Slate Poreless 12-Hr Perfecting Primer claims to refine pore appearance and diffuse the appearance of fine lines and imperfections. Aside that, it also claims to have anti-aging and skin-restorative benefits. Too good to be true? 

Review & Swatches: Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum Gel Foundation

Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum Gel Foundation has been my foundation of choice over the past quarter. Known as a dupe of Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua foundation, this foundation claims to gives the skin a radiance boost with its vitamin rich fruit therapy formula, providing an even, revived complexion.

Swatches: My Love Affair with MAC Tenderling

I have a confession to  make.

For more than 2 months now, I have not switched out my blush. This is unusual for a blush freak like me and it has only happened for the second time ever since my last encounter with NARS Sex Appeal. This time, the object of my addiction is none other than MAC Tenderling.

Swatches & Review: Maybelline Color Tattoo 24 Hour Eyeshadow in Edgy Emerald

Hello my lovelies, happy midweek! Here's another post on the Maybelline Color Tattoo 24 Hour Eyeshadow. 

Swatches & Review: Maybelline Color Tattoo 24 Hour Eyeshadow in Painted Purple

I'm back with with yet another swatches and review of the Maybelline Color Tattoo 24 Hour Eyeshadow. The fourth color that I'm swatching today is Painted Purple. 

Swatches & Review: Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge in Powder Pink

Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge is described as Bobbi Brown's best selling, multi-tasking cream color for lip and cheek. Compared to the previous screw top packaging, the revamped product comes in a mirrored flip top compact that is great for on-the-spot application.

Swatches & Review: Inglot Freedom System Eyeshadows

Hello my lovelies, Happy Tuesday!

Swatches & Review: Maybelline Color Tattoo 24 Hour Eyeshadow in Bold Gold

Happy Sunday! 

Swatches & Review: Maybelline Color Tattoo 24 Hour Eyeshadow in Tough as Taupe

I'm back with the second color swatch of the Maybelline Color Tattoo 24 Hour Eyeshadow. 

Swatches & Review: Maybelline Color Tattoo 24 Hour Eyeshadow in Bad to the Bronze

I have to confessed that I have jumped on the bandwagon of Maybelline Color Tattoo 24 Hour Eyeshadow craze in Singapore and Malaysia. 

Review: Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua Foundation

I'm on a roll with blogging lately. 

Not sure if its because I have too many back logged reviews on the new addition to my vanity, or its cause I am slowly regaining back my blogging mojo (which I must admit that I have slowly lost touch ever since I joined the corporate rat race). Regardless, I guess its good that I'm not ignoring this creative outlet of mine.

Swatches & Review: Bobbi Brown Corrector in Light to Medium Peach

One of the new toys that I've added to my vanity is the Bobbi Brown Corrector. I bought this along the same time with the MUFE HD Primer and have been incorporating it in my get ready routine almost on a daily basis. I was always curious about this much raved about product within the beauty community but with the steep price point, it took me quite some time to actually jump on the band wagon. 

Review: Make Up For Ever HD Microperfecting Primer

If you still remember this post here, you would know that I have been searching high and low for a face primer in the market since Laura Mercier ingloriously failed me.

Swatches & Review: Sleek Face Contour Kit

To be honest, I haven't been purchasing any makeup products lately. My current efforts seem more focused on searching for the perfect anti-aging skincare regime than adding any new products into my already quite packed makeup drawers. However, I still couldn't pass it up when I stumbled upon Sleek Makeup booth in the country that I'm currently posted. I swear that my heart skipped a beat, as the last time I've seen Sleek  Makeup booth in person was in Superdrug UK.

Swatches: Maybelline Color Sensational The Jewels Collection

This is a long overdue post on the Maybelline Color Sensational The Jewels Collection lipsticks that I have owned for a little more than 5 months now. This collection was launched in Singapore and Malaysia some time end of last year and came in 8 vibrant colors.

Swatches & Review: NARS Luster

NARS has always been one of my favorite go-to brands when I think about blushes. Not only that the colors are pretty, most of the blushes are pigmented, true to its pan color and comes with a soft and velvety texture. Aside that, I also enjoy the small and compact packaging of all NARS blushes, and the fact that they come with a small mirror which is very useful for travels.

Review: August Bellabox, Happy Birthday Singapore!

OK. I know, I am so late with posting up this review on the August's Bella Box. However, I figured, better late than never right?

As some of you may have already known, Bella Box is tied to different themes each month. Whilst I would say that the items/samples within may not have direct correlation to the themes, they do throw in additional goodies according to each month's theme. So the goodies of the month is a 'I love Singapore' printed recycle bag. Though I'm not too big fan of recycle bags, but I reckon this is a pretty neat idea.

Review: July's Bella Box

Sorry for going on hiatus for the past month. I have accumulated so many beauty stuff which I really wanted to share here, but unfortunately, had not much time to do so. Definitely hoping that with myself stepping onto a new milestone in Sep, I will have more time to write on this blog.

Anyway, back to what I'm suppose to share here today. As with the other months, I've received my July's Bella Box in the early weeks into the month. This is my third box so far and I've noticed that the management has switched up its delivery service to a hand delivery service (i.e. The delivery man will actually call you up and make sure that the box is hand delivered to you). I quite like this service, however, it did come with an increased price of $19.95 instead of the initial $15. 

Review: Laura Mercier Foundation Primer - Hydrating

I'm sure I had this featured in one of my hauls early this year, but being the usual me, I had to try the product out for ages before coming to a conclusion of whether I like it or not. Surprisingly, this time round, I am on the fence for the product, Laura Mercier Foundation Primer - Hydrating.

This is a product that I really really hope would work out for me. I can still remember the euphoria I was in when I bought this during one of my trip back to Malaysia - that was when Laura Mercier was not available in the Sephora in Singapore. Anyway, the product really did work well for me, at least for the first month of trying.

The initial texture of the product was creamy and well mixed. It goes on smoothly on my face and does wonderful thing especially when paired with my Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua foundation which has very short oil control and staying power. I also do notice that my skin feels much softer and hydrated when using this primer - even when paired with Estee Lauder Double Wear foundation. Overall, I was very impressed and had nothing to complain. In fact, I thought this was gonna be my Holy Grail primer.

However, after a month or so, the product started going crazy. I'm not sure what happened but it seems that the water in the product had separated with the cream. Due to this very reason, everytime when I tried to use it, water would be squeezed outta of the tube first and after finally creating a big watery mess only the cream product will get out.

I thought this could be solved by giving it a good shake, just like my Vitalumiere Aqua foundation. However, I was very wrong. It didn't make the situation better but in fact causes more water to spritz out. It became so annoying that now, I would only use the product on weekends when I have more time to clean up the mess that it creates.

As much as I really like the great effect the product gives, I will not be repurchasing it - solely due to the great trouble to even use it. Considering that this is such a pricey product (RM 99 in Malaysia), I think the product should be beter when it comes to the fundamental rule of ease of use. I even went on makeupalley to check for solutions and most of the review apparently states the same issue. Arghhh.....

Have you tried this product?

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Swatches: NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil

Ever since I've jumped on the cream eyeshadow/base bandwagon, I've been searching for a cheaper alternatives that might be MAC paintpot alike. It always doesn't hurt to save my pocket from burning a big hole. Nevertheless, I'm still itching to add Chanel's Illusion D'Ombre into my makeup collection. The cheaper alternative that I feel has comparable quality so far is none other than NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil.

The colors that instantly caught my eye was Iced Mocha, Milk and Yoghurt. The eye pencil's consistency is creamy and they really make perfect eye bases especially for Milk when I'm trying to pull a colorful eye makeup. Iced Mocha and Yoghurt are both colors that can be worn by itself. Remember I was sharing about how MAC's Bare Study paintpot is able to brighten up my eye lids? Well, Yoghurt does the exact same thing, albeit at a much cheaper price tag. Furthermore, the pigmentation of this product is surprisingly good, something that I did not expect from a low-end brand.

From Left to Right: Iced Mocha, Yoghurt, Milk

I guess the only thing that I didn't enjoy about this product is the lasting power and the fact that it creases.  However, with really light colors such as Yoghurt (my most used champagne base), the creasing effect doesn't really show up that much. If you are looking for the more economical option, definitely take a look at NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil.

Happy Weekend!

xx