Swatches: MAC Immortal Flower

One of the new addition to my blush collection is MAC Immortal Flower.

 

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: 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.

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. 

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 & 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.

Favorite Spring/Summer 2012 Blushes

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Swatches: ELF Studio Blushes Overview

Hello my lovelies, I hope that your weekend is going great!

While I was clearing my makeup stash the other day, I suddenly realized that I have so many products in my collection which I have not done reviews or swatches here. Not wanting to miss out anything, I decided to commit myself into posting up more swatches and reviews here this month.

The first post of this installment is swatches of the ELF studio blush which I hauled around end of 2011.

I own 6 outta the 11 blushes that they offer in their Studio line blushes. I'm sure that most of you would have already know how the packaging looks like but for the sake of those unaware, here is a picture of the sleek black plastic packaging that the ELF studio blushes comes in.

 

I personally think that with ELF products, it is always a hit or miss thing. Though I do like all the color of the blushes I purchased, I must say that their quality varies. 

Outta the bunch, my favorites are Blushing Rose, Fushia Fusion, Tickled Pink and Twinkle Pink. I prefer them over the other 2 (Peachy Keen, Giddy Gold) not because of the color but solely due to the better quality. I always hate blushes that are too powdery, chalky and have crazy amount of fall outs and Peachy Keen and Giddy Gold happen to match all 3 worst scenarios of a blush.

With that said, I still think that ELF studio blushes are definitely worth purchasing especially if you are out trying new colors for your skin. As far it goes, I think US$3 per blush won't really break a bank.

To get them, you can visit this link.

xx

Swatches: The Cult Favorite NARS blushes.

Top from left: NARS Orgasm, NARS Deep Throat, NARS Sex Appeal

NARS Orgasm

NARS Deep Throat

NARS Sex Appeal

Swatches: (top from left) NARS Orgasm, NARS Deep Throat, NARS Sex Appeal

Swatches: (top from left) NARS Orgasm, NARS Deep Throat, NARS Sex Appeal

I've finally bought the NARS blushes after months and months of contemplation. After all, I still consider spending US$27 on a blush a huge indulgence for myself. 

I've always wondered why they're so hyped among many bloggers and now I finally understood the reasons behind all the love for these blushes.

Each blush is packed in a sleek black packaging and comes with 4.8g of product. The blushes are highly pigmented with very little fall outs and they show up really nicely on the skin. I also like how each color is unique in its way. I'm still not sure whether they can make it into my holy grail list though but I'll definitely keep u guys updated on this. 

I'm really glad that I finally bought them. In fact, I'm slowly falling in love with them and am planning to get more in due time.

Do let me know in the comments which are your favorite blushes from NARS? I would appreciate some suggestions to help me expand my collection. =)

Happy Wednesday!

xx

Swatches: MAC Plum Foolery.

One of my current obsession.

Though the change of seasons do not exist in the tropical country that I live in, I would imagine that MAC Plum Foolery would be the perfect shade for Fall. Being a huge blush addict, I like switching up my blushes every few weeks. And my current go-to blush for work is this, as I think that the color brings out some sort of mature look from me.  

 

This blush is from the "sheertone shimmer" finish line. True enough, this berry color comes with small specks of gold shimmers. The pigmentation is great and unlike my other favorite blush - MAC Well Dressed, I reckon this blush will work on almost every skintone.

If you are searching for a berry blush or a blush in prep for Fall, this is definitely one that you can check it out! 

This blush retails at:

S$35 (Singapore)

RM75 (Malaysia)

Have a good day! 

xx

Swatches: Too Faced Leopard Love.

Another product which I bought quite some time ago but haven't had the chance to share the swatches here. 

The Too Faced Leopard Love.

The function & effect of each

Top from left: Peach Leopard, Candy Leopard, Pink Leopard

The main reason I was attracted to this palette was due to the really cute packaging. I thought it might be really handy for travel too. Since I'm always on the move traveling between Singapore & Malaysia. Though I'm not a big fan of shimmery bronzer, so far, I really like the blush and highlighter. Pigmentation wise, I think it is just average, not the best I have seen so far.

The palette retails for SG$ 46 at Sephora. Not a bad deal at all! Let me know in the comments if u would like more information on this palette.

Have a great weekend!

XOXO

Review: Make Up For Ever Sculpting Kit.

I gotta admit that I'm slacking off from keeping up with posting reviews on this blog. Whilst I've made many efforts in the past few months in blogging, it's still kinda tough for me to get thru this transitional period from student to work life. So, I hope that for those who visits this blog often, please do bear with my lack of reviews and replies in comments.

Back to the main topic today before I start lamenting bout life. I bought this MUFE sculpting kit few months ago and had been wanting to share my thoughts on this for the longest time. I bought this from Sephora at SG$60, a pretty hefty price tag in my opinion.

First off, the packaging. I guess u would have noticed this is slightly different from the usual packaging, where the normal ones come with clear covers. I was pretty surprised at check out too but since this was the last one available probably an older stock?, I bought it anyway. However, I still wish I've gotten the clear cover ones since the black packaging tends to get dusts and powders stains really easily.

The sculpting kit is available in 4 different shades and like all of MUFE's products, they go by numbers instead of an actual name. The shade I'm in is #1. I like how the product comes with a shading powder and highlighting powder. Being a person who travels pretty often, this is a really handy kit to bring along. Not to mention that it's very compact; great to chuck in makeup bags while u're on the go.

The main reason I was attracted by this product is cos of the matte shading powder. I'm a huge advocate for contouring and highlighting, and the matte powder is just great for me to make my face more dimensional. Pigmentation wise, I would say that both shading and highlighting powder in the kit have really great color pay off. But one thing that I really dislike is that becos the powder is so finely milled, they tend to have a lot of fall outs. As for the highlighting side, I really don't care much about it since its kinda pink/porcelain shade, which in my opinion doesn't look too good on my skin tone.

L to R: ELF Bronzing Powder, Bourjois Delice De Poudre, MUFE bronzing powder, MUFE highlighting powder

To give a better idea of the shade, I decided to swatch it next to Bourjois and ELF bronzing powder. As you can see, the MUFE bronzing powder (described as tan on the website), has more reddish brown undertone to it. And, it is easily the most pigmented of the group.

Though I like the product and its concept, I wouldn't recommend it to everyone since the product is way too pricey for its worth. U basically get only 5.5g of each sides and with the amount of fall outs, I think this will be gone in no time. Also, I believe that there are plenty of cheaper options available in the market.

Bottom line: Would I repurchase?

Nope

xx

Current Addiction #5: Addicted to Blushes

Just thought I would share some of my recent favorite blushes.

Review: Maybelline Dream Satin Liquid

While I was away in UK, I bought the Maybelline Dream Satin Liquid in one of the local drugstore, Boots. I first saw this foundation on DulceCandy87's youtube channel and I knew I gotta get it when I found it lying there on the shelves. 

Swatches: NYX Powder Blush in Pinched

Finally here's the swatches of the NYX powder blush which I bought not too long ago. I bought this at SG$8 from Smoochiezz. I was contemplating between a few shades but in the end decided on this since this is the only color I would wear on a daily basis.

Review: ELF Concealer Pencil & Brush

I just wanna share with u guys one of my favorite concealer. One which I had been using rather religiously over the past 6 months or so.  This is none other than the ELF Concealer Pencil & Brush (Studio line). I'm sure if u noticed, I have featured this item in many monthly favorites post.

Review: MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural

Remember not too long ago, I did a lil' retail therapy at MAC? One of the item which I bought was the MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural (MSFN). This is an item which I have been wanting to try for the longest time after reading Tiffany's beauty blog which she uses this product in many of her FOTD posts. I love how glowy and healthy her skin always looks in those posts.

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural in Light

Dupe Alert: MAC Well Dressed and ELF Shy

Hi my lovelies, how is ur day going? I finally decided to do some swatching of some blushes that I have mainly to check whether is any similar to the NARS sex appeal which I'm planning to get. 

After some swatching, I realised that the NARS sex appeal looks abit like peachy keen from ELF. 

I'm still contemplating whether to get it or not.