tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27361185468161872632024-03-19T13:04:05.616+08:00Demure PorcelainLAURAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06147234419176664177noreply@blogger.comBlogger82125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736118546816187263.post-25432861002333435202016-12-08T13:31:00.003+08:002016-12-08T14:21:31.452+08:00{ Review + Swatches } Makeup Geek Highlighters<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
One of my favourite brands, <a href="https://www.makeupgeek.com/face-products/highlighters.html">Makeup Geek</a> have finally released their line of highlighters a few months ago. I was super excited to try them out and ended up purchasing their "Porcelain" and "Fair" highlighter bundles, consisting of 3 shades per bundle, and then an extra duochrome highlighter in "Electrify".</div>
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The highlighters come in a square gunmetal compact and although very prone to fingerprints, they are nicely weighted and very durable. Each compact is also accompanied with a nicely sized mirror.<br />
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There are currently 13 shades, each retailing for $20USD. 7 of the them are available in their "signature" shades and the remaining 6 highlighters have a duochrome finish. Makeup Geek do offer their highlighters in bundles of 3 to purchase. Each bundle are categorized by skin tones, "Porcelain", "Fair', "Medium" and "Deep" and are priced at $48USD per bundle which is a fantastic deal.<br />
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The "Porcelain" highlighter bundle consists of the shades, <b>Glitz </b>(Icy pink with a reflective luminous finish), <b>Celestial </b>(Translucent base with icy violet duochrome reflects and luminous finish) and <b>Moon Phase</b> (Translucent base with icy blue and purple duochrome reflects and luminous finish).<br />
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<i>"Porcelain" highlighter bundle - Celestial, Glitz, Moon Phase</i></div>
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<i> L-R: Moon Phase, Celestial, Glitz</i></div>
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The "Fair" bundle consists of the shades, <b>Luster</b> (Rosy tan with a reflective and luminous finish), <b>Midnight Sun</b> (Soft champagne with a reflective, luminous finish) and <b>Lit</b> (Translucent base with peachy-pink duochrome reflects and luminous finish). I also purchased an extra highlighter in the shade <b>Electrify </b>which is described as a butter yellow duochrome reflects and luminous finish.</div>
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<i> Electrify highlighter</i></div>
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<i>L-R: Lit, Midnight Sun, Luster, Electrify</i></div>
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Makeup Geek did not disappointed me with their highlighters. They are all extremely buttery and provide such as gorgeous lit from within look when applied. On first impression when looking at the pan, some shades look too dark to be highlighters but when swatched and applied they transform into such wearable shades. They can all be applied with a light hand for a natural glowy look or layered on for more of an intense highlight. I also love using them on my eyes, either as a lid shade or on the inner corners.</div>
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<i>L-R: Electrify, Luster, Lit, Midnight Sun, Glitz, Celestial, Moon Phase</i></div>
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I really commend them for achieving a flawless formulation and it's amazing how they've considered a variety of skin tones.<i> </i>Looking forward to see them expand their highlighter collection!</div>
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xo Laura</div>
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WOW! Has it been a long time or what!? I took quite a lengthy hiatus from blogging but I'm back, hopefully. To be honest, I was feeling pretty uninspired and unmotivated to blog and wanted to focus more on my instagram (<a href="http://www.instagram.com/lauralauraah">www.instagram.com/lauralauraah</a>). Now that we're approaching a new year, one of my resolutions is to get back into blogging!<br />
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Let's get into the photos, reviews and swatches of the Huda Beauty Textured Shadows palette!<br />
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Huda is one of the biggest beauty bloggers on instagram and I've been following her for a few years now. She started her makeup line with her false lashes first then dabbled into her lip contours and liquid matte lipsticks. Her latest addition is her first eyeshadow palette, released around September 2016.<br />
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Now of course, I was sucked in to all the hype surrounding the palette and had to grab it for myself. She first released it on her official website but goddamn! The international shipping costs to Australia put me off completely. Luckily, <a href="https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/huda-beauty-textured-shadows-palette-rose-gold-edition.html">Cult Beauty</a> started stocking them and now <a href="http://www.sephora.com.au/products/11101/v/23802">Sephora Australia</a> as well.<br />
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So this palette contains 18 shades. Looks absolutely stunning as you can see. 6 of the shades are described as their "3D Metal" eyeshadows in Dubai, Fling, 24K, Rose Gold, Trust Fund and #Blessed. 2 of the shades are their "Chromatic pressed pearls" eyeshadows- Angelic and Moon Dust. Lastly, are their "Saturated matte" eyeshadows.<br />
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First impressions of this palette upon opening my package was pure joy and love for the shade selection. The "3D Metal" eyeshadows were calling my name. I love the look of a highly pigmented foiled eyeshadow and couldn't wait to swatch them.<br />
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If you saw my first impression swatches on my instagram story, it was not great and did not reach my expectations at all. The eyeshadows looked patchy, chunky and dry, especially 24K, Rose Gold, Trust Fund and some of their matte eyeshadows.<br />
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Although, since then I've had more time to play around with this palette and with the "3D Metal" shadows, I've learned that you need to firmly press on the eyeshadow (it was almost as if the shadows had a "film" that prevented me from getting full colour pay off) and swirl your finger around the shadow for a few seconds to create a bit of warmth before applying the shade with your finger. Overall, fantastic shade selection, has great potential to be absolutely wonderful but just fell beneath my expectations.<br />
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Their "Chromatic pressed pearls" eyeshadows in Angelic and Moon Dust are a completely different story. Both of these shadows are extremely smooth and pigmented. Moon Dust is such a perfect highlight shade too! Definitely had to put in less work with these shadows compared to their "3D Metal" ones.<br />
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Now to their matte shadows. I think the shade selection is great with the palette having a mixture of warm and cool tones. They are not the best matte shadows though. I find them to be quite dry, chalky and some are patchy which you can see in a few of the swatches below. Although patchy, once you apply these shadows on the lids and use a good blending brush, this flaw is pretty much unnoticeable.<br />
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This palette retails for $95AUD on Sephora Australia, comparable to the price on Cult Beauty. Overall, an average palette with so much more potential, applies better on the lids than swatched on the arm but personally, I don't think this palette is worth the price tag. I'm hoping she will reformulate her shadows for future palettes. <br />
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xo Laura<br />
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<br />LAURAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06147234419176664177noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736118546816187263.post-28596056658214889892015-07-10T22:03:00.000+08:002015-07-10T22:09:09.305+08:00{ Review + Swatches } Shades of Red<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><i>L-R: </i></b><i>Luscious Cosmetics Signature Lipstick 'Poppy', Zoeva Luxe Cream Lipstick 'Cooling Passion' & Sleek Makeup True Colour Lipstick 'O.M.G!'</i></div>
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I'm a neutral kinda gal when it comes to the makeup I wear. I often like to stay in my comfort zone consisting of warm earthy browns and bronzes on my eyes and a dusty mauve/nude beige on the lips. When I do break out of that comfort zone though, which is unfortunately not often enough, I love adding some glam to my look with a statement red lipstick. <br />
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I was lucky enough to pick out a few lipsticks from <i><b><a href="http://www.luxola.com/au/categories/makeup/lips/lipstick?utm_source=influencer_marketing&utm_medium=referrals&utm_campaign=other_categorycampaign_lipstick">Luxola</a></b></i> and decided to go with some delectable reds to show you guys how I personally like to wear a red lip. I absolutely love pairing a bold red with a neutral eye, thick winged liner and adding a pair of luscious wispy falsies. Of course, there are really no rules in makeup and if you prefer pairing your red lippy with a sultry smokey eye then go for it. That's the beauty in makeup. Be creative, be you. There are no boundaries! Do whatever makes you feel good! <br />
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<b><i>L-R: </i></b><i>Luscious
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Passion' & Sleek Makeup True Colour Lipstick 'O.M.G!'</i></div>
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How intense and stunning are the swatches above! I was squealing from happiness when I was swatching these lipsticks, especially Zoeva's lipstick in 'Cooling Passion' and Sleek Makeup's 'O.M.G!'. Girllll, they are sooo rich in pigment and sooo creamy!<br />
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<i>Luscious Cosmetics Signature Lipstick 'Poppy'</i></div>
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I've never heard of Luscious Cosmetics before but being the makeup lover I am, I was really looking forward to try a new product. This looked like a fiery red in the tube but once swatched and applied on the lips, it wasn't as intense as what I was expecting. This red is mixed with a pinkish/raspberry hue once I applied it which took me a little by surprise as it looked like a true red in the tube. This lipstick is definitely buildable as it doesn't shock you with an immense amount of pigment when you apply it. It's my least favourite in terms of formulation out of the three but a beautiful colour nonetheless.</div>
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My rating: 6/10<br />
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<i>On the lips: Luscious Cosmetics Signature Lipstick 'Poppy'</i></div>
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<i> </i><i>Zoeva Luxe Cream Lipstick 'Cooling Passion'</i></div>
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Now this lipstick from <i><b><a href="http://www.luxola.com/au/brands/zoeva">Zoeva</a></b></i> is absolutely stunning. I've only tried Zoeva's brushes (which I adore!!) and blushes before but seeing how much I do enjoy their products, I wasn't surprised with how much I loved this cream lipstick in 'Cooling Passion'. First of all, I love the sleek gunmetal packaging and the cap's slick magnetic closure. The formulation of the lipstick is amazing and doesn't drag or tug on your lips. It glides so easily, very smooth, creamy and moisturising. The colour is also such a rich stunning cool toned red. This shade of red is definitely the kind of shade that I would normally reach out for. Can't tell you guys enough how much I'm enjoying this formula and this crazy pigmentation. I love the slight gloss it gives too, makes for plumper lips! I need more shades from this line!!</div>
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My rating: 9/10<br />
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<i>On the lips: Zoeva Luxe Cream Lipstick 'Cooling Passion'</i></div>
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<i> </i><i>Sleek Makeup True Colour Lipstick 'O.M.G!'</i></div>
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Last but not least, a shade of red that I normally shy away from. I rarely ever wear orangey-reds and always thought they never looked that nice on me. This lipstick proved me wrong. This shade is so so pretty and a perfect statement lip for Spring/Summer. It's Winter in Australia at the moment so I'll have to wait for a few months until the weather warms up. NOT! Remember, there are no boundaries when it comes to makeup! It's okay to rock a vampy burgundy lip during Summer and it's more than okay to wear a coral red in Winter. Be a rebel :P <br />
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Great formulation and feels super nice on the lips. Not as creamy and smooth as Zoeva's lipstick but the intensity and pigmentation is 100% there! I love how this coral-red lip can brighten up your complexion too. Definitely a colour I hope I'll be brave to wear more often!<br />
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My rating: 8/10<br />
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<i>On the lips: Sleek Makeup True Colour Lipstick 'O.M.G!'</i></div>
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I currently have an exclusive discount code that <i><b><a href="http://www.luxola.com/au/categories/makeup/lips/lipstick?utm_source=influencer_marketing&utm_medium=referrals&utm_campaign=other_categorycampaign_lipstick">Luxola</a></b></i> have provided for my readers (I do not get any commission from the use of this code). Enter <b>'BLX-PORCELAIN'</b> at checkout for 15% off your first order with Luxola (voucher code is valid until August 31st and is not applicable on non-discountable brands found on Luxola's FAQ). Not only can you purchase the lipsticks and brands I'm wearing in the above snapshots, you can also purchase from brands such as 3 Concept Eyes, Ardell, Beauty Blender, Koh Gen Do, Makeup Store, SKII, theBalm, Wet n Wild and heaps more!<br />
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What are your favourite shades of red lipsticks to wear? The takeaway from this post is don't be afraid to branch out and try a colour
you wouldn't normally wear. Just like me and the coral/orange-red
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<i>* Disclaimer: The products mentioned above were sent to me by Luxola for review purposes. My reviews are always 100% my honest opinion * </i></div>
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I'm sure a lot of you beauty junkies have heard of Bellabox and if not here is a quick run down. Bellabox is a monthly subscription service in which you will receive a box of at least 5 beauty samples from a variety of brands. In Australia, a box per month is priced at $15 plus a postage fee of $2.95. I personally think the concept of a beauty box or beauty bag is great and fascinating. It allows you to try products from different brands, even those you may have never heard of before. What makes it exciting for me is that element of surprise when you receive and open up the box and then discovering the goodies and hopefully finding <a href="https://bellabox.com.au/">new and amazing beauty products</a>! It's really like giving a present to yourself! </div>
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When Bellabox contacted me to review and test out their March box I was like heckkk yes! I've never signed up for any of these beauty subscription services and getting the experience to try it out was exciting for me.</div>
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Never heard of the brand but I'm down to try a new shampoo and conditioner :) <i>EDIT: Just tried these and I really do like it. I quite like the 'manly' cologne-like scent. I especially enjoyed the conditioner, it left my hair so silky smooth, soft and tangle free :D</i></div>
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Good ol' Palmer's. I like their skin therapy oil but never tried their moisturizing day cream. Smells soooo cocoa butter-y. They recommend to apply the cream on your face and neck area but I think the scent is just a bit too strong for my liking to put on my face. It feels great as a hand cream though!</div>
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Got the <i>Colour Theory </i>eye pencil in 'Emerald'. Different to the blacks or browns I normally gravitate towards but I'll find a way to wear it! </div>
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So many people love Ardell lashes but I'm really not a fan. Even their demi wispies that everyone wears and loves just does not look good on me :( I find their lashes lack that curl that my small monolid eyes need! I'm not getting a good vibe with the style of these 109 lashes unfortunately. I will try them out but I don't have high expectations, wishing I'll be proved wrong though!</div>
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Even though I was disappointed with most of the products in this March box, I kind of want to try it out and see if I get better and more exciting products in future monthly boxes. I've seen some of their previous boxes and I was truly impressed with the samples people were receiving. I guess March wasn't their month.</div>
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After many requests, I have finally decided to make a post dedicated to all my <a href="http://www.makeupgeek.com/store/">Makeup Geek</a> eyeshadows! This is so exciting for me because I have really only started to notice her eyeshadows some time last year and they have now quickly become one of, or dare I say my absolute favourite eyeshadows to wear. The quality of these eyeshadows are seriously top notch, super buttery, smooth and finely milled and for the price ($5.99 for the regular eyeshadows and $9.99 for the foiled eyeshadows) you really can't go wrong with these.<br />
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I've really warmed to the idea of purchasing single pan eyeshadows ever since I started my Makeup Geek eyeshadow collection. I think building your own palette is a fantastic idea and one that saves a ton of space, especially if you're storing them in Z palettes! Z palettes are amazing and the ones I have pictured above is an extra large one, which currently stores my neutral eyeshadows and a large one for my more colourful shadows.<br />
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<b>1st Row:</b> <i>Shimma Shimma, Vanilla Bean, Peach Smoothie, Creme Brulee, Latte, Frappe, Cocoa Bear</i></div>
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<b>2nd Row:</b> <i>Preppy, Mocha, Brown Sugar, Bada Bing, Grandstand (FE), Mesmerized (FE), Flame Thrower</i> <i>(FE)</i></div>
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<b>3rd Row:</b> <i>Hipster, Homecoming, Taupe Notch, Gold Digger, Bleached Blonde, Glamorous, Pretentious</i></div>
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<b>4th Row: </b><i>Cosmopolitan, Goddess, Prom Night, Moondust, Cinderella, Country Girl, Cupcake</i></div>
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<b>5th Row: </b><i>Unexpected, Bitten, Mango Tango, Burlesque, Drama Queen, Corrupt</i></div>
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<i>(FE): Foiled Eyeshadow </i></div>
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<b>L-R: </b><i>Shimma Shimma, Vanilla Bean, Peach Smoothie, Creme Brulee, Latte, Frappe, Cocoa Bear</i></div>
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<i> </i><b>L-R: </b><i>Preppy, Mocha, Brown Sugar, Bada Bing, Grandstand (FE), Mesmerized (FE), Flame Thrower (FE)</i></div>
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The majority of these eyeshadows are super pigmented, buttery and smooth to swatch as you can see from the photos although a few of the lighter matte shadows tend to be a bit powdery and dry when I swatched them. They make amazing transition shades and brow highlights though as they are not super saturated in pigment.<i> </i>When her foiled eyeshadows came out and I first tested them out, I was so blown away by how silky they apply and how much colour pay off and metallic-ness they give (Grandstand, Mesmerized and Flame Thrower are my top picks!). If you think her regular eyeshadows are great, you must really check out her foiled eyeshadows. They are on another level! I'm really anticipating on additional shades to the foiled eyeshadow collection in the future!</div>
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<b>1st Row: </b><i>Ice Queen, Mercury, Graphite, Stealth</i></div>
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<b>2nd Row: </b><i>Pixie Dust, Shimmermint, Poison Ivy, Houdini (FE)</i></div>
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<b>3rd Row: </b><i>Mermaid, Ocean Breeze, Center Stage (FE), Caitlin Rose (FE)</i></div>
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<i> </i><b>L-R: </b><i>Poison Ivy, Houdini (FE), Mermaid, Ocean Breeze, Center Stage (FE), Caitlin Rose (FE), Chickadee</i></div>
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<li>Great price point- inexpensive for the quality you get</li>
<li>Very blendable</li>
<li>Great colour pay off, rich in pigmentation</li>
<li>Amazing and wide range of shades and finishes</li>
<li>Worldwide shipping and fairly quick too</li>
<li>So smooth, silky and buttery when applied</li>
<li>Long lasting even without eye primer</li>
<li>The fact they come in pan form and can be easily stored in magnetized palettes saves so much space </li>
<li>Apparently they make great and less expensive dupes to MAC eyeshadows (can't say much about this as I don't have any MAC eyeshadows to compare them to)</li>
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<li>Can't think of many cons...if I'm being picky, maybe that some of the matte shadows are a bit powdery and dry and also they need more shades in their foiled eyeshadow line asap! :) </li>
<li>Caitlin Rose and Center Stage foiled eyeshadows were slightly disappointing in terms of how metallic/foiled and pigmented they are compared to the other foiled eyeshadows. They required more layers to build up the colour</li>
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Here's to part 1 of my Charlotte Tilbury haul! Prepare yourself for a ton of beautiful shots of her Luxury Palette in 'The Dolce Vita' and her K.I.S.S.I.N.G lipstick in 'Penelope Pink'. Charlotte Tilbury's makeup line just exudes extreme class and beauty. I absolutely adore the rose gold/maroon packaging and the products themselves actually perform incredibly well.<br />
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'The Dolce Vita' palette is a gorgeous warm-toned quad containing a light pinkish champagne, a reddish brown, a sparkling gold-bronze and a deep chocolate brown. These are <u>not</u> the most buttery or pigmented or silkiest eyeshadows I've tried to be perfectly honest. These powders lean to more the drier side but are not chalky. I was a bit let down when I initially swatched these shadows on my hand because I was expecting a ton of pigmentation but these eyeshadows perform so differently when applied on the eyelids. On the eyelids, these shadows have amazing colour pay off and because of this slightly dry formula, there is no fall out at all!<br />
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I had the hardest time deciding which lipstick from the line I wanted to purchase. Since I've never tried Charlotte Tilbury's products before prior to this haul, I of course wanted to stick to a nude/neutral everyday wearable colour. 'Penelope Pink' is a stunning nude-pink shade. This lipstick is extremely creamy, moisturising and velvety- so comfortable to wear. They claim that these lipsticks are free from parabens and contain a rich anti-oxidant that will naturally protect your lips from harmful UV rays. They provide such a pretty healthy shine on the lips and are an absolutely dream to apply.<br />
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The rose gold bullet is hands down one of my favourite lipstick packaging ever. The design is very old hollywood glamour-esque (the whole collection is actually!) yet simple yet still so classy and feminine. I definitely need to purchase more of her lipsticks!<br />
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LAURAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06147234419176664177noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736118546816187263.post-91583578690273399702014-11-01T18:13:00.000+08:002014-11-01T18:13:52.692+08:00{ Review + Swatches } Lorac Mega Pro PaletteThis is the time of the year where many makeup brands come out with their limited edition holiday goodies. None have really caught my eye so far except for Lorac's Mega Pro Palette, but even so, I never really intended to purchase it just because I have too many eyeshadows to last my lifetime as it is. It was not until I was just randomly browsing on <a href="http://www.amazon.com.au/">Amazon</a> that I saw it was available. I knew it was a limited edition sought after product and being a huge fan of Lorac's eyeshadows, I caved in. Luckily I did because it's actually sold out on both Amazon and <a href="http://www.loraccosmetics.com/make-up_mega-pro-palette.html">Lorac's website</a> at the moment. I heard they still have shipments coming in so if you're interested in making the purchase, bookmark these sites and keep refreshing!<br />
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Lorac announced that this new 32 eyeshadow holiday palette was going to be sold exclusively on their website and Amazon. The Mega Pro Palette contains 16 matte and 16 shimmer shades. The quality and texture of these eyeshadows is the exact same as their two pro palettes. They are extremely pigmented and buttery to touch but also powdery. Not chalky-dry powdery but powdery because of the very delicate soft formula.<br />
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The eyeshadow palette predominantly contains warmer shades but also a hint of cooler colours as seen mainly in the second row. I prefer warmer toned eyeshadows so this was a plus for me. The Mega Pro Palette basically feels like two pro palettes in one. The layout of the eyeshadows and finishes are very reminiscent to that of the previous pro palettes. The first two rows of the Mega Pro Palette are matte eyeshadows with the shimmer eyeshadows being placed in the third and fourth rows.<br />
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Packaging is also virtually identical to Lorac's previous pro palettes. It has the same matte rubberised material and is very thin and sleek. I added a photo of the two previous pro palettes with the Mega Pro as size comparison. As you can see, two of the older pro palettes basically equates to the Mega Pro when it comes to size. All pro palettes contain a decent sized mirror and has a magnetic closing.<br />
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One very important question is, are there any eyeshadow repeats? Yes. The Mega Pro also contains the shades "Cream" and "Espresso" which are some of the matte eyeshadows in the Lorac Pro palette as well as "Black" which is already in both the Lorac Pro and Pro 2 palettes. Seeing that there are only 3 repeat shades, I personally think the Mega Pro is definitely worth investing in if you love Lorac's eyeshadows or want to try Lorac's eyeshadows for the first time.</div>
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I absolutely adore the shades available in the Mega Pro but I do have one disappointment. I feel that there are two too many "black" shades in the palette. There's "Black", "Indigo" and "Caviar" which I think all swatch very similarly. Yes, "Indigo" does have that flash of purple glitters on top of the matte black shadow but it doesn't show up very well when applied. I was really hoping for this eyeshadow to work but the purple glitters unfortunately didn't bind very well on the eyeshadow and therefore gets lost when applied on the skin.</div>
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<b>Pros:</b></div>
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<li>Great selection of eyeshadow colours</li>
<li>Very lightweight and sleek packaging</li>
<li>Doesn't take up a lot of storage space</li>
<li>Easy to travel with </li>
<li>Smooth, buttery and fantastic pigmentation</li>
<li>Nice range of warm and cool tones </li>
<li>Long wearing </li>
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<li>Limited edition, difficult to get your hands on it</li>
<li>Too many "black" shades</li>
<li>Soft formulation makes some shades powdery and messy to use</li>
<li>A few are repeated shades from the previous two pro palettes </li>
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The Mega Pro Palette retails for $59USD but for those in Australia, I purchased mine for around $78AUD (includes shipping) from Amazon and it only took 7 working days for it to arrive! </div>
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What do you think of this palette? I personally think it would make an amazing gift for any makeup lover or for yourself if you're the makeup junkie!</div>
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xo Laura</div>
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<i>* Disclaimer: This is a non-sponsored post and I am in no way affiliated with Lorac Cosmetics. The product mentioned was purchased with my own money and as always my reviews are 100% my honest opinion *</i></div>
LAURAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06147234419176664177noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736118546816187263.post-74621415579430966222014-10-24T18:41:00.000+08:002014-10-24T18:43:22.893+08:00{ Review + Swatches } YSL Baby Doll Kiss and Blush<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i><b>L-R: </b>1 Fuchsia Desinvolte, 2 Rose Frivole, 3 Rose Libre, 4 Orange Fougueux, 6 Rouge Libertine, 7 Corail Affranchi, 9 Rose Epicurien, 11 Prune Impertinente, 12 Moca Garconne</i></div>
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Lo and behold, my current YSL Kiss & Blush collection! Ever since I started seeing these pop up on instagram, I wanted to get my hands on them. YSL is one of my favourite high-end makeup brands, more specifically their lip products and so when these came out, I jumped at any opportunity to try them out! No surprises with packaging. YSL is always on point when it comes to how they present their products. I love the luxurious and weighty feel of these and how the lip colour actually shows through the glass vial.<br />
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The YSL Kiss & Blush collection is actually meant to be a 2 in 1 beauty product. Like the name suggests, they can be used on the lips and/or cheeks. I have not personally tried them as blushers as I detest the idea of putting a liquid/cream product on my cheeks but for the lips, they are so soft and fluffy when applied. Their lightly whipped silky formula feels so amazing, making application a breeze. They do produce a slight sheen and glisten when first applied (you can see this in the swatches below) but after a few minutes, the product dries fairly matte on your lips. They are pretty long lasting too and not drying at all. I would say about 4-5 hours for the lighter shades and longer for the darker ones.<br />
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Their doe-foot applicator is of a shape I've never seen before in any lip product- super unique. I can't really say if it makes that huge of a difference in application. I guess it's unusual shape helps to pick up just the right amount of product and the pointed tip allows for a more precise application especially around the cupids bow.<br />
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Ohhh and the smell of these products is exactly like any other YSL lip product. That signature sweet mango scent. Ughh...yummmm ;)<br />
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As far as I know, there are currently 12 shades and they retail for $40 USD. A very pricey product indeed and I'm definitely not planning on purchasing anymore as my collection is pretty extensive as is. If you're a lip/makeup junkie like me, you just need some of these in your collection though!<br />
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<i><b>L-R: </b>1 Fuchsia Desinvolte, 2 Rose Frivole, 3 Rose Libre, 4
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Shade breakdown:</div>
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<li><i>1 Fuchsia Desinvolte</i> : blue based fuchsia pink</li>
<li><i>2 Rose Frivole</i> : coral peachy pink</li>
<li><i>3 Rose Libre </i>: peachy pink- leans more pink and less peachy than <i>Rose Frivole</i></li>
<li><i>4 Orange Fougueux </i>: bright tangerine orange</li>
<li><i>6 Rouge Libertine</i> : pin up red</li>
<li><i>7 Corail Affranchi </i>: milky orange</li>
<li><i>9 Rose Epicurien</i> : blue based baby pink</li>
<li><i>11 Prune Impertinente</i> : deep brown-burgundy</li>
<li><i>12 Moca Garconne</i> : light nudish brown </li>
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My most used and favourite shade out of the bunch is surprise surprise, the nudey light brown, <i>Moca Garconne</i>. If you're obsessed with wearing a nude neutral lip then I highly recommend this one! I really enjoy wearing <i>Rose Epicurien </i>and <i>Corail Affranchi </i>too. <br />
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<b>Pros:</b><br />
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<li>Very lightweight silky formula, feels like soft whipped cream!</li>
<li>Long lasting</li>
<li>Unique applicator makes for flawless application and easy precision </li>
<li>Nice range of shades available</li>
<li>Yummy mango scent</li>
<li>Sturdy and luxurious packaging</li>
<li>Not drying on the lips even though it's a matte lip product</li>
<li>Dual purpose for those that also like to use it as a cheek blusher</li>
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<li>Price tag</li>
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Happy Sunday all! Today's blog post will be all about Clinique's latest blushers called "Cheek Pop". These blushes have actually been around for quite a while already and I have been meaning to write up a review on them. There are currently only four shades in the Cheek Pop line, 'Berry Pop', 'Plum Pop', 'Peach Pop' and 'Ginger Pop'. I'll be reviewing three out of these four shades!<br />
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I've never really been a Clinique lover. Now that I think about it, these blushes are probably the first makeup items from Clinique I own. I wasn't even tempted at all to purchase these blushes as I found the shades to be pretty basic and dupeable but I must say the beautiful daisy print and I'm pretty sure one of Jaclyn Hill's makeup hauls made me want these babies in my life.<br />
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I initially only purchased 'Peach Pop' and o...m...g... was I surprised or what. I love the gorgeous beautiful sheen it provides on the cheek. These blushes are not overwhelmingly glittery or super pigmented which makes it so easy to work with.<br />
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Beyond the cute flower print and how these blushes provide a beautiful natural cheek colour, my utmost favourite thing about these blushes are that they are not powdery or chalky whatsoever! This is what truly blew me away about these blushes. You know how when you swirl your brush on your blush, there can be some powdery-ness and blush pigments can be flying everywhere causing unwanted mess? Well, no matter how heavy handed with your brush you are with these Cheek Pops, you will not get that powdery fall-out. Formulation on point! This is why Clinique needs to put out more shades!<br />
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I also really enjoy how buildable the pigment on these blushes are. You can apply them softly and lightly to provide a natural glowy cheek colour or build the colour up for a more stronger pigment on the cheeks. My personal favourite out of the three I have would probably be 'Peach Pop'. I think it really compliments fair skin tones and looks super healthy and natural on the cheeks<i>.</i></div>
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<i><b>L-R: </b>Ginger Pop, Peach Pop, Plum Pop</i></div>
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<b>Pros:</b></div>
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<li>Zero powderyness and chalkiness</li>
<li>Amazing formula- one of the best blushes to work with</li>
<li>Provides a natural colour on the cheeks and radiant glow</li>
<li>Colour can be buildable</li>
<li>Adorable daisy design </li>
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<li>Small shade selection</li>
<li>Quite pricey for 3.5g/0.12oz worth of product ($21US or ~$40AUD instore/$35AUD online)</li>
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xo Laura<br />
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<i>* Disclaimer: This is a non-sponsored post and I am in no way
affiliated with Clinique. The product mentioned was purchased with
my own money and as always my reviews are 100% my honest opinion. *</i> </div>
LAURAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06147234419176664177noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736118546816187263.post-63049450111903817282014-08-08T22:12:00.000+08:002014-08-08T22:42:46.059+08:00{ Review + Swatches } Tom Ford 'Cocoa Mirage' Eye Color Quad<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Tom Ford's makeup line is by far one of the most expensive high-end products out there hence my hesitation in giving them a go initially. His eye color quads can range from ~$79-$110 depending on where you buy them from so definitely not the kindest on your bank account. I have heard a ton of great reviews from fellow beauty junkies and the beautiful makeup flat-lays on instagram showcasing TF products really fed my urge in having some TF in my collection. </div>
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I have never tried any TF beauty products before this purchase so not only was I really excited but I had really high hopes, and so I should with that price tag!</div>
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I picked up a blush and a couple of lipsticks which I will do a separate blog post on, as well as this beauty 'Cocoa Mirage'. With the hefty price tag, I definitely wanted to pick a quad with shades that I could use on an everyday basis and so this neutral palette was perfect.</div>
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The quad contains three matte shades, an ivory cream, medium tan and deep brown as well as a satin medium chocolatey brown. Yes, the shades may look very dupeable but believe me when I say that the texture of these shadows are like no other. These shadows are incredibly buttery and silky smooth when swatched and applies effortless with great pigmentation on the lids. I've mentioned eyeshadows from different brands to be 'buttery' and 'smooth' but seriously, TF eyeshadows takes the cake.</div>
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Although the dark mahogany and gold palette does attract fingerprints, I find the packaging to be incredibly sleek and chic. Very easy to open, has a magnetic closure, a decent sized mirror and contains two dual ended brushes (which I have yet to use). The palette itself comes encased in a deep brown suede pouch which adds to that luxurious touch.</div>
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<li>Sleek, simple and chic packaging</li>
<li>Eyeshadows are extremely buttery and silky smooth</li>
<li>Awesome colour pay-off with all shades</li>
<li>Easy to blend </li>
<li>Matte shades are very easy to work with and not chalky</li>
<li>Very little fall out</li>
<li>Comes with its own suede pouch</li>
<li>Long wearing on the lids</li>
<li>A completed everyday eye look can be achieved with just this palette</li>
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<b>Cons: </b></div>
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<li>Extremely expensive </li>
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Overall, I am so impressed with the amazing quality of this palette and it definitely did not let me down. I'm really considering purchasing another quad (I'm lookin' at you, Cognac Sable) but goddamn is it expensive (basically at least $20 per eyeshadow). I know I'm going to get a ton of use from this palette so that itself is helping to put me at ease :p<br />
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Would you splurge on a TF quad?<br />
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xo Laura<br />
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<i>* Disclaimer: This is a non-sponsored post and I am in no way
affiliated with Tom Ford. The product mentioned was purchased with
my own money and as always my reviews are 100% my honest opinion. *</i></div>
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LAURAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06147234419176664177noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736118546816187263.post-5364515671786153102014-07-11T23:42:00.002+08:002014-07-11T23:42:59.277+08:00{ Review + Swatches } NYX Butter Lipsticks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i><b>L-R: </b>Snow Cap, Fun Size, Candy Buttons, Pops, Fizzies, Sweet Tart, Hunk, Licorice</i></div>
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A couple of months ago I picked up a few of NYX's butter lipsticks to try out as I love trying brand new products from NYX, especially their lip products. I was instantly drawn to the variety of shades (I believe there are 22 different colours available) and the colourful packaging.</div>
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In terms of consistency and texture of these lipsticks, they are somewhat in the middle of NYX's round lipsticks and their black label lipsticks. Not as slippery as the round lipsticks but more so than their black label lippies. They also have the consistency and feel of a lip balm but pigmentation of a lipstick which is fantastic as I dislike sheer lip products and love my lips to feel hydrated and moisturised. They smell slightly like gingerbread/cake/frosting and apply fairly smoothly on the lips. They have a nice creamy texture, apply with no major hassles and have great colour pay off (with the exception of <i>Fun Size</i> which applies quite sheer and can cling to dryness on your lips.)</div>
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<i><b>L-R: </b>Snow Cap, Fun Size, Candy Buttons, Pops, Fizzies, Sweet Tart, Hunk, Licorice</i></div>
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<li>Snow Cap: peachy nude</li>
<li>Fun Size: light peachy pink (quite sheer and poorest application out of the bunch. May cling to dryness on your lips)</li>
<li>Candy Buttons: coral pink (very glossy and somehow feels more slippery on the lips compared to the rest)</li>
<li>Pops: brownish medium pink</li>
<li>Fizzies: coral red</li>
<li>Sweet Tart: pink toned red</li>
<li>Hunk: deep berry pink</li>
<li>Licorice: blackened burgundy/deep cherry red </li>
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Just like the above swatches, when applied on your lips, these lippies
do provide a nice healthy shine and is very moisturising although are
not the longest lasting lipsticks out there, especially with the lighter
shades. <br />
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<b>Pros:</b><br />
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<li>Great price</li>
<li>Wide shade selection</li>
<li>Moisturising</li>
<li>Majority are pigmented and apply smoothly on the lips</li>
<li>Nice sweet scent, not too overpowering</li>
<li>Provides a nice shine on the lips</li>
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<b>Cons: </b><br />
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<li>Not very long lasting especially with the lighter shades (~4 hours)</li>
<li>Can feel a bit "slippery" or "oily" on the lips so beware with darker shades as they may bleed outside your lip lines</li>
<li>Lighter shades like <i>Fun Size </i>tend to apply more sheer, patchy and may accentuates flaky lips </li>
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Which are your favourites? My personal loves are <span id="goog_1508715979"></span><i>Pops<span id="goog_1508715980"></span></i> (a perfect everyday neutral colour) and <i>Licorice</i> (which I wore in a recent instagram pic below)! <br />
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xo Laura<br />
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<i>* Disclaimer: This is a non-sponsored post and I am in no way affiliated with NYX Cosmetics. The product mentioned was purchased with my own money and as always my reviews are 100% my honest opinion. *</i></div>
LAURAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06147234419176664177noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736118546816187263.post-1279842948177262502014-06-06T15:36:00.000+08:002014-06-06T16:11:36.085+08:00{ Review + Swatches } ELF Studio Matte Lip Color - ALL SHADES AND LIP SWATCHES!These ELF matte lip colors are jumbo sized retractable lip pencils supposedly enriched with Vitamin A, C & E and are meant to moisturise and hydrate your lips all day. As many of you know, ELF is a super affordable makeup line with these matte lip colors retailing for $3 each. I purchased all of the shades from the line on <a href="http://www.iherb.com/?rcode=HDQ926">iHerb</a>. I love discovering affordable and pigment rich matte lip products and these ELF matte lip colors did not disappoint.<br />
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The packaging itself is matte and very simple and lightweight. I love how the actual colour is showcased on the base of the tube. These lip pencils are retractable and do not need sharpening which is a bonus. I hate the inconvenience and mess of sharpening pencil products!<br />
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The Matte Lip Color line currently contains 6 shades with the majority of the shades being very neutral and wearable for everyday.<br />
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<li>Nearly Nude: light peachy nude</li>
<li>Coral: light peachy coral (deeper that Nearly Nude)</li>
<li>Praline: deep brown nude</li>
<li>Natural: neutral nude pink</li>
<li>Tea Rose: mauve-pink</li>
<li>Rich Red: cool toned red</li>
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Since I am a sucker for neutral nude-pink lips, I absolutely love the shade selection although it would be good if ELF would expand the line more and create deeper shades. I would've loved to see some plums and burgundys!<br />
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These lip products are unscented although I do smell a slight plastic-y scent which I don't like at all. I know these are cheap but there are other inexpensive makeup brands out there that have put more effort in the scent department.<br />
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In terms of how they wear, once applied they don't look very matte at all. There is a slight sheen and it takes some time for it to go matte. I found that my lips started to feel dry after about 1.5 hours and it can accentuate the fine lines on your lips although the lines disappear and look less obvious once you press your lips together. They definitely need to be reapplied once you eat or drink as the colour on the centre of your lips tend to fade. I do find they reapply nicely though.</div>
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<i><b>L-R: </b>Nearly Nude, Coral, Praline, Natural, Tea Rose, Rich Red</i></div>
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<li>So affordable<b> </b></li>
<li>Retractable, does not require sharpening</li>
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<li>Not extremely drying like regular "Matte" lip products</li>
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<li>Small shade selection</li>
<li>Slight plastic-y scent</li>
<li>Doesn't appear matte instantly as what you would expect for a "Matte" Lip Color</li>
<li>May accentuate fine lines on your lips over time although once you press your lips together, the lines are not as obvious</li>
<li>Does not hydrate or moisturise your lips ALL DAY like they claim </li>
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Overall, for the price of the product itself, I actually really like these lip products. Even though they don't turn out super matte on your lips (which is a bit misleading since they claim to be matte) it means that these products are not extremely drying. If you want to only try a couple of the shades, I highly recommend <i>Natural </i>& <i>Tea Rose</i>. I absolutely love these colours! <br />
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Like I said previously, I purchased all of mine on <a href="http://www.iherb.com/?rcode=HDQ926">iHerb</a>. I love this site because the shipping is extremely fast and affordable (I believe it was $8 flat rate) and they sell my holy grail Real Techniques brushes for a great price too! To get $5 off your first order or to get $10 off if you spend over $40 (also on your first order), feel free to use my discount code: <b>HDQ926</b><br />
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LAURAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06147234419176664177noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736118546816187263.post-24923539819365379782014-05-22T00:04:00.000+08:002014-05-22T00:39:45.556+08:00{ Review + Swatches } Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour BlushTarte's Amazonian Clay blushes have been on my wishlist for the longest time since seeing a ton of beauty vloggers go on and on about how great they are. Unfortunately, Tarte is not sold in stores in Australia (except for one boutique in NSW apparently) and it was so difficult trying to track a store online that will ship it here but lo and behold, <a href="http://www.tarazz.com.au/">Tarazz</a> was finally stocking Tarte makeup (I can't seem to find Tarte on the site anymore though..they tend to switch up the brands they stock so keep your eyes peeled, they might restock them!).<br />
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I purchased two of their blushes, one in 'Exposed' and the other in 'Dollface'.<br />
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'Exposed' is described as a nude, but more so a matte dusty rose shade. I really don't have any other blushes similar to this shade. I actually adore dusty rose blushes and I think more makeup brands should really put out more of these type of shades. This blush appears so natural when applied, providing the perfect amount of flush and colour and really perfect for any occassion. As it's a nude matte shade, it can really act as a nice subtle contour as well or enhance your existing contour shade. Definitely one of my favourite and go-to blushes at the moment!<br />
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'Dollface' is a matte cool-toned pink with blue undertones. It's honestly a very common looking pink blush colour, nothing very special. I don't get a ton of uses out of this blush as I don't really reach for it very often. A pretty pink shade but can easily be duped.<br />
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When I first received the blushes, I found it odd that the packaging looked different from each other. Apparently, Tarte has changed up their blush packaging with the newer one being what 'Dollface' is packaged in. I personally prefer the older packaging with the raised vine pattern around the word 'Tarte'. Can anyone confirm this?<br />
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In terms of application, these blushes apply really nicely on the cheeks and are long-wearing. I don't believe I've actually worn these blushes for 12 hours so I can't really comment on their claim that these blushes will last for up to 12 hours. They are not powdery at all and have the right amount of pigment to show a pretty flush on your cheeks.</div>
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These blushes contain 5.6g/0.20Oz<i> </i>of product and retail for $26USD or around ~$33AUD from when I purchased them on Tarazz. To me, they are honestly a bit expensive for what they are although I really do love 'Exposed' and if I ever ran out of it, I would probably repurchase. </div>
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<b>Pros:</b></div>
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<li>Not powdery</li>
<li>Nice shade range</li>
<li>Long-lasting</li>
<li>Beautiful packaging and blush design</li>
<li>Great pigmentation- can be applied lightly but is buildable</li>
<li>Applies smoothly</li>
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<li>Not easily accessible in Australia</li>
<li>Pricey</li>
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Have you tried these blushes? I think there was just so much hype around these blushes that when I did try it, I didn't find anything really that special about the blushes, with the exception of how gorgeous the shade 'Exposed' is. I would purchase more shades if only it wasn't for the steep price point or if there was some really pretty unique shade I wanted.</div>
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xo Laura</div>
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LAURAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06147234419176664177noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736118546816187263.post-80580992212634090222014-05-09T16:55:00.000+08:002014-05-12T23:11:08.678+08:00{ Review + Swatches } Urban Decay Revolution Lipsticks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's no secret that Urban Decay is one of my favourite makeup brands. They probably make one of the best eyeshadows on the market so when I heard of the release of their Revolution Lipsticks, I definitely had to pick up a few. These lipsticks have been around for a while now and I actually purchased these some time last year so yup....a very late post indeed :p<br />
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There are currently 23 shades in the Revolution Lipstick line which range from your nudes, pinks, reds and plums so there's definitely a shade suited to everyones taste. These lipsticks contain a "nourishing blend of jojoba oil, avocado oil, cocoa butter and shea butter" keeping your lips "super moiturized and cushiony soft". Urban Decay describes their lipsticks as "creamy- delivers insane color payoff plus creamy shine", "long lasting- ...super creamy texture, insane pigmentation, superior color dispersion and extended wear" and "hydrating- ...defines and hydrates lips while making them look plumper and fuller".<br />
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I think Urban Decay's descriptions of their lipsticks are definitely on point! These unscented lipsticks are so creamy, highly pigmented and moisturising. They glide on your lips so effortlessly with very little slip and are particularly long lasting (especially the darker shades). They produce a beautiful shine and makes your lips look really luscious. The only description I don't agree with is about making your lips look fuller or plumper.<br />
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These lippies are encased in a sturdy and edgy gunmetal bullet, embossed with "Urban Decay". I love the weight of these lipsticks. Not too light or cheap feeling at all. One problem I had with these lipsticks was that the lipstick itself was not completely centred and I felt that it was not entirely secure (as shown in the photo below- you can see the uneven gaps around the tube). It made a concerning rattling noise when I shook it slightly, making me think that there might've been a break in the lipstick somewhere at the base. I've heard some people have experienced this problem too so I guess it's how they have manufactured it :/ These lipsticks have yet to break on me so I'm just guessing the lipsticks are just too loosely attached at the base. Not a deal breaker though...<br />
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Due to the rounded shape of these lipsticks and how intensely pigmented they are, they can be particularly hard and messy to apply, especially with the darker shades I have, "F-Bomb" and "Venom". I just find that it's harder to achieve a crisp and neat application with round-shaped lipsticks, especially around the cupids bow. That's where lip brushes come in handy!<br />
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I purchased "Naked" (pink-nude), "Turn On" (medium rose pink) and "F-Bomb" (cool toned red) first, followed by "Venom" (bright plum) which was hard to pass up seeing that I was on the hunt to find a lippy that was similar to MAC's Rebel. Now that I have both to compare, they are extremely similar in terms of colour but "Venom" has more shine to it.<br />
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Now onto the swatches! You can see how creamy these lippies are!<br />
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<li>Extremely pigmented</li>
<li>Creamy and smooth</li>
<li>Long lasting (mainly the darker colours- wears for about 5 hours)</li>
<li>Moisturising</li>
<li>Provides a nice shine without being sticky</li>
<li>Colour is very buildable</li>
<li>Unscented</li>
<li>Wide colour selection</li>
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<li>Round lipstick shape makes application a bit difficult particularly around cupids bow</li>
<li>Lipstick seems to be loosely attached at the base, rattles when shaken and not centred in the tube</li>
<li>Does not provide plumper or fuller looking lips as described on UD's website </li>
<li>Quite expensive (~$30AUD on <a href="http://www.beautybay.com/_/N-?Ntk=All&Ntt=urban+decay+revolution+lipstick&Ntx=mode%2bmatchallpartial">BeautyBay</a>) </li>
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I was first introduced to these through Lauren Curtis' (aka. laurenbeautyy on YT) instagram post. The one she swatched was the shade 'Brilliant Bronze' and it looked mega pigmented and being only $2 a pop, why not right? I purchased 'Brilliant Bronze' first hence the photo of it in this post has shown that it has been well used and loved. I get so attracted to highly pigmented and metallic eye products and this product was certainly all that.<br />
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The above photo is a good representation of what the product looks like brand new (all shades minus the bronze) and used (bronze). My first impression of the appearance of the product was not that good. The lumpy weird texture looks quite unappealing and feels very strange when I swatched it. I was thinking "..is there something wrong with this..??". This is a true case of "Don't judge a book by its cover". My first swatch of "Brilliant Bronze" really blew me away. It was so creamy, smooth and highly pigmented. The strong metallic finish really sold it to me too.<br />
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I must say that once you break through the lumpy weirdness, the product does perform a lot better just because when first swatched, the lumpy texture provides an off putting grittiness, also probably because of the glitters in the first layer of the product. You can see in the bronze eyeshadow that once you get through the lumpy mass, the eyeshadow is virtually glitter free.<br />
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Being cream eyeshadows, they are best applied as the base to your eyeshadow just because if applied alone you are likely to experience horrible creasing. They make powder eyeshadows appear so much more vibrant!</div>
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All of the shades I have are extremely pigmented, with the exception of "Flaring Pink" which applies quite patchy. I highly recommend "Brilliant Bronze" if you wanted to try one first!</div>
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<b>Pros:</b></div>
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<li>Dirt cheap!<b> </b>$2 (exl. shipping) </li>
<li>Very creamy and highly pigmented</li>
<li>Provides a great base for powder eyeshadows as it makes them appear more vibrant and last longer</li>
<li>An excellent product once you break through the lumpy mass - applies really smoothly, no grittiness or glitter fall out</li>
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<li>Lumpy texture and glitters in the first layer make first few uses difficult - bits of the lumpy mass transfers when applied (as seen in the above swatches- they don't look as smooth compared to "Brilliant Bronze")</li>
<li>Inconsistent performance with the shades - "Flaring Pink" is very patchy</li>
<li>Rather small shade range</li>
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I've actually been really impressed with Jordana products in general but it's just a pity that you can't buy them in Australia :( I love their Best Lash Extreme mascara, their powder blushes and the Easyliner for lips in particular. They're all soo affordable and have become part of my daily makeup routine.<br />
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Are there any affordable makeup brands out there that you love but are not very well known or not talked about a lot? Let me know! I love trying new makeup brands!<br />
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LAURAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06147234419176664177noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736118546816187263.post-29557629348532143132014-03-25T21:25:00.000+08:002014-05-12T23:11:49.655+08:00{ Review + Swatches } Too Faced Chocolate Bar Eyeshadow Palette<div style="text-align: left;">
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Ok, I admit I don't need any more neutral eyeshadow palettes but how could I pass up on a chocolate bar shaped palette that actually smells like the sweet delectable goodness itself! The palette comes packaged in the cutest cardboard box which is very reminiscent of a candy wrapper. I definitely have to give it to Too Faced for this one of a kind concept. I don't own any Too Faced eyeshadows so this palette was the perfect excuse!</div>
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The palette itself is made of a tin-like material, similar to that of the Urban Decay Naked 2 palette. I don't know if it's just my palette but the hinges which open and close the palette seem quite loose which makes the palette not feel very sturdy. The palette is thicker in depth and hence bulkier compared to the Urban Decay Nakeds as well as the Lorac Pro Palette.</div>
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There are 16 eyeshadows included with shades of warm browns, flirty pinks and plums ranging from matte, satin/shimmers and glittery finishes. Too Faced claim that these eyeshadows are "pigmented with pure, antioxidant-rich cocoa powder". Immediately when I opened the palette, I get a waft of sweetness. At first I didn't get that punch of intense chocolate that I was expecting. It just smells like <b><i>really really</i></b> sweet chocolate. I actually don't mind the scent now. It really wakes me up when I use it in the morning!<br />
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I absolutely love the delicious names of each of the eyeshadows- <i>Gilded Ganache, Black Forest Truffle, Salted Caramel, Champagne Truffle. </i>Ahhhh.....I am seriously salivating!<br />
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I think Too Faced was smart in making their 2 cream highlight shades larger in comparison to the rest of the eyeshadows as they are used in basically every eye look. My honest first impression of the palette was that it just lacked pigmentation when I compared it to my other neutral eyeshadow palettes. I was a bit let down but of course I just had to use the least pigmented shade when I first played around with it. After more weeks of getting used to the palette and playing around with it more, I believe the matte shades performed the best. They are soooo smooth, buttery and so easy to apply and blend out. The satin/shimmery shades are pretty average- they are pretty but I wished they were more pigmented and vibrant. Oh, and surprise surprise the eyeshadows which contain chunks of glitter ended up being my least favourite. I really think these types of eyeshadows should be banished! Nothing annoys me more than getting glitter fall out all over my foundation ready face!<br />
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Now let's do a breakdown on all of the eyeshadows!<br />
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First Row:<br />
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<li><b>Gilded Ganache: </b>Dark brown with a golden sheen and gold microglitters</li>
<li><b>White Chocolate: </b>Matte yellowish cream </li>
<li><b>Milk Chocolate: </b>Matte medium brown</li>
<li><b>Black Forest Truffle: </b>Brownish burgundy with gold microglitters</li>
<li><b>Triple Fudge: </b>Deep brown-black </li>
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<li><b>Salted Caramel: </b>Matte light camel brown</li>
<li><b>Marzipan: </b>Satin pinkish champagne</li>
<li><b>Semi-Sweet: </b>Matte deep brown</li>
<li><b>Strawberry Bon Bon: </b>Matte light pink</li>
<li><b>Candied Violet: </b>Sheer blue-violet with light pink microglitters (THE WORST PERFORMING SHADE! Took so many swipes to achieve the swatch below! What makes me more sad is that it could've been such a beautiful unique colour!)</li>
<li><b>Amaretto: </b>Satin plum-y brown</li>
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<li><b>Hazelnut: </b>Satin deep bronze </li>
<li><b>Creme Brulee: </b>Satin light gold</li>
<li><b>Haute Chocolate: </b>Satin light bronze</li>
<li><b>Cherry Cordial: </b>Deep burgundy brown with slight microglitters</li>
<li><b>Champagne Truffle: </b>Satin pinkish white</li>
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Here are the swatches! I did about 2-3 swipes for each with the exception of <i>Gilded Ganache, Black Forest Truffle </i>and<i> Triple Fudge </i>which I probably swiped 4-5 times and<i> Candied Violet</i> which I had to swatch 5+ times!!<br />
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<i><b>L-R: </b></i>Gilded Ganache, White Chocolate, Milk Chocolate, Black Forest Truffle, Triple Fudge, Salted Caramel, Marzipan, Semi-Sweet<br />
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<i><b>L-R: </b></i>Strawberry Bon Bon, Candied Violet, Amaretto, Hazelnut, Creme Brulee, Haute Chocolate, Cherry Cordial, Champagne Truffle<br />
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What do you think of this palette? To me, it's a nice palette overall but nothing that really blew me away. It's nice to have but not a must. Like I said previously, the matte shades are absolutely amazing and pigmented but the rest of the eyeshadows are pretty average. Just their overall finish, application and pigmentation was a little lacklustre. When comparing it to Urban Decay eyeshadows or the Lorac Pro palette, this palette is just not up to par. These Too Faced eyeshadows are just not as smooth, buttery or vibrant as I would've hoped unfortunately. I might try applying an eye primer or using it wet to enhance their pigmentation in the future.<br />
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<b>Pros:</b><br />
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<li>Cute and super unique packaging- lovin' the chocolate bar design! </li>
<li>Nice range of neutral shades with hints of pink and purple</li>
<li>Chocolate scented eyeshadows- a bit gimmicky but I admit, kinda works :p</li>
<li>Gorgeous pigmented and buttery matte eyeshadows </li>
<li>Cutest eyeshadow names</li>
<li>Larger highlight shades provided- both are amazing</li>
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<b>Cons: </b><br />
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<li>Satin/shimmer eyeshadows perform very average. Wished it was more vibrant and pigmented</li>
<li>Glitter eyeshadows produce glittery fall out. They perform okay on the lids but <i>Candied Violet </i>was a complete dud</li>
<li>Palette is quite thick in depth and slightly bulky hence may not be good for travelling</li>
<li>Loose feeling hinges on the palette- makes it feel less sturdy</li>
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<i>* Disclaimer: This is a non-sponsored post and I am in no way affiliated with Too Faced Cosmetics. The product mentioned was purchased with my own money and as always my reviews are 100% my honest opinion. *</i></div>
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LAURAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06147234419176664177noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736118546816187263.post-21688168646438551932014-03-02T18:47:00.002+08:002014-05-12T23:12:20.378+08:00{ Review + Swatches } Too Faced La Creme Color Drenched Lip Creams<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've had these lipsticks in my possession for quite some time now and so have had plenty of time to play around with them. I initially just started with two of these shades, 'Razzle Dazzle Rose' and 'Spice Spice Baby' which I purchased from <a href="http://www.beautybay.com/">BeautyBay</a> but when I went to my local Kit Cosmetics store which sells Too Faced products, I came to realise there was only a tiny difference in price which actually caught me by surprise. I was just so excited and couldn't believe that a store in Australia selling these American brands were actually selling them at a similar price to an online beauty store! Bare in mind though that BeautyBay do jack up their prices when you compare it to the actual retail price if you were to buy these in the U.S :( Anyways, I didn't want to wait for shipping hence I added 'Nude Beach' to my La Creme collection!<br />
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Like the name of the product suggests, these lipsticks are super duper creamy! They are not the most pigmented lipsticks but are very much buildable and provide a nice glossy finish on the lips. These lipsticks are said to be "infused with white lotus flower extract to hydrate, soothe and condition the lips...." while "power peptides condition and smooth the delicate lip area". From these descriptions, the obvious selling point is that these lipsticks will provide great moisturisation for your lips and would especially be great for those suffering from dry chapped lips. I hands down agree that these lip creams are very moisturising and apply very smoothly on the lips. In terms of lasting power of these lipsticks, they are not very long lasting. Probably around 4 hours without touching up which isn't very long but of course Too Faced didn't claim these lippies to be extra long lasting.<br />
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<i><b>L-R: </b></i>Nude Beach, Razzle Dazzle Rose, Spice Spice Baby</div>
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I don't have too much to say about the packaging. The lipsticks
are just encased in a solid plain gold tube with 'Too Faced' embossed on
the side of it. I do like the weight of these lipsticks though- they
are more on the heavier side compared to other lipsticks but I like that
because it feels more sturdy and of higher quality. The only negative I
find with these types of packaging (similar to that of Urban Decay's
Revolution lipsticks) is that the lipsticks are never perfectly centred
and tend to melt and smear on the side of the tube (you can see it above
if you look closely at 'Razzle Dazzle Rose'). You can also hear a bit
of rattling when you shake the lippies which just makes me hella
paranoid the lipstick will break off LOL!<br />
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If you're
wondering about the smell of these lipsticks, it is unique indeed. I'm
so bad at describing weird scents but it has a spicy musky scent(?). I
don't mind it though- I actually quite enjoy it : )<br />
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<i><b>L-R: </b></i>Razzle Dazzle Rose, Nude Beach, Spice Spice Baby</div>
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My most worn shade would have to be 'Spice Spice Baby' which is quite surprising seeing that I'm all about the nude-pink shades. I love 'Spice Spice Baby' because it's just so easy to wear and just enhances the colour of your lips. I actually bought it because Jen (frmheadtotoe) was raving about it. It is indeed the perfect MLBB (my lips but better) shade. A really pretty warm rose-peachy neutral shade. 'Nude Beach' is a beautiful pinky peach nude shade whereas 'Razzle Dazzle Rose' comes off as a blue-toned rose-pink. You can also tell from the swatches above that they are high-shine lip products too!</div>
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<b>Pros:</b></div>
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<li>Wide shade range</li>
<li>Very moisturising and creamy</li>
<li>Nice glossy finish</li>
<li>Very smooth and easy to apply</li>
<li>Doesn't dry out the lips or expose fine lines </li>
<li>Buildable pigmentation</li>
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<b>Cons: </b></div>
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<li>Expensive - around the $30 mark</li>
<li>Not long lasting</li>
<li>Packaging style</li>
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<i>* Disclaimer: This is a non-sponsored post and I am in no way affiliated with Too Faced Cosmetics. The products mentioned were purchased with my own money and as always my reviews are 100% my honest opinion. *</i></div>
LAURAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06147234419176664177noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736118546816187263.post-24412547136320443732014-02-24T16:41:00.000+08:002014-05-12T23:12:48.667+08:00{ Review + Swatches } Milani Color Statement Lipsticks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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These Milani Color Statement lipsticks are starting to be some of my favourite lip products. I was firstly introduced to them by a friend when she gifted me some to try. I loved the formulation so I went ahead to purchase more shades. These lippies are packaged in a gold plastic case, with the corresponding lip colour and shade name showcased on the bottom of the tube as well as 'Milani' imprinted on the side of the lid. First off, even though the packaging is somewhat lightweight, it looks rather luxurious for a drugstore lipstick. I love when the shade colours are actually part of the packaging and they match to the actual shade of the lipstick itself!<br />
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Seeing as Australia unfortunately lacks many of the awesome drugstore brands found in the U.S, I had to resort buying these online on <a href="http://www.cherryculture.com/index.php">Cherry Culture</a>, which has fast become one of my favourite online stores to buy American drugstore brands such as Milani, NYX, Jordana etc. They have plenty of sales all the time too which is a major bonus but very very bad for my wallet. I bought these for $5.50US (actually, a little less than that since I bought these during their sales) minus shipping costs which I think is a pretty awesome bargain seeing as these lipsticks are a dream to apply and the colour pay-off is just amazing. They apply so smooth and creamy and what you see in the tube is the exact colour you'll get on your lips. I love that they are far from sheer lipsticks too! In terms of longevity, they are not overly long lasting like many regular lipsticks and definitely require touching up after meals and drinks.<br />
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I remember my very first impression of this lipstick when I was about to apply it on my lips for the first time was the overwhelming artificial watermelon scent, which you will still be able to smell on your lips for some time. Now, I personally don't mind it but just a heads up for those who are a bit picky about strong scents.<br />
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<i><b>L-R: </b></i>Nude Creme, Naturally Chic, Fruit Punch, Flamingo Pose, Sweet Nectar, Red Label, Violet Volt, Sangria, Black Cherry, Chocolate Berries</div>
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So I currently own 10 of the Color Statement lipsticks (I believe there are at least 29 shades out there), but just be aware I bought them at different times and have used some already hence some of the lippies are not perfectly shaped anymore when I was taking these product shots!</div>
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<li><b>Nude Creme: </b>My kind of shade! A gorgeous nude-pink. Very wearable and doesn't wash you out. It definitely will be my most used shade in this line!</li>
<li><b>Naturally Chic: </b>Also a wearable and natural shade but more brown and darker than Nude Creme. Looks like a rosy brown on my lips.</li>
<li><b>Fruit Punch: </b>A bright blue based pink.</li>
<li><b>Flamingo Pose: </b>A bright watermelon pink.</li>
<li><b>Sweet Nectar: </b>A super vibrant pure orange.</li>
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<li><b>Red Label: </b>Typical cool toned red. Really pretty but just your generic red that appears in every lipstick line.</li>
<li><b>Violet Volt: </b>A shade which I have nothing that is remotely similar. An electric cool blue-based purple.</li>
<li><b>Sangria: </b>A deep berry which requires quite a lot of layers to achieve full opacity. Similar to MAC's Rebel.</li>
<li><b>Black Cherry: </b>A deeper berry shade compared to Sangria and is more pigmented. Very sexy and vampy.</li>
<li><b>Chocolate Berries: </b>A medium to dark brown with a very slight shimmer.</li>
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All in all, I'm just very impressed with how affordable yet great quality these lipsticks are. I probably won't purchase any more of the shades since they don't appeal to me but who knows, the lipstick junkie in me might just one day! :p<br />
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<li>Affordable lipsticks, alright shipping costs (by weight) and great shipping time (usually arrives in 12-14 working days)</li>
<li><b> </b>Applies smoothly and not overly creamy or slippery feeling on the lips</li>
<li>Great pigmentation for most </li>
<li>Awesome shade selection available</li>
<li>Smart packaging </li>
<li>Relatively long lasting (maybe ~4 hours depending on if you eat/drink) </li>
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<li>Some of the shades require a few layers than others to achieve full opacity otherwise the colour will look very patchy (I really noticed this with Sangria) </li>
<li>The dark shades are quite hard to apply nicely which I think is the case with all dark shades. Lip brushes are needed to crispen the outer edges of your lips!</li>
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Thankyou so much for reading and I really hoped you enjoyed and found this review somewhat helpful. I have a lot of new beauty products to review and post but I just need the time to sit down and write it up for you!<br />
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It seriously has been way too long since I did an ootd post! I was thrilled when my package from Front Row Shop arrived. I got to choose some items from their store which included this light-weight flowy lavender top. It's completely sheer at the back and semi-sheer at the front. The material and colour is absolutely perfect for this summery hot weather in Australia at the moment. The top has a high-low cut, great to wear with some leggings or for today, I had the front of the top tucked into this grey skirt, also from Front Row Shop. I'm loving the asymmetrical-esque feel of the skirt and the zippers on the sides can actually be used as pockets! Cute design and functional! I will have the direct links of the items I'm wearing below so keep on scrolling :)<br />
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Lilac top c/o <a href="http://www.frontrowshop.com/product/front-row-shop-back-transparent-chiffon-top-lavender-">Front Row Shop</a> | Grey mini-skirt c/o <a href="http://www.frontrowshop.com/product/sport-style-mini-skirt">Front Row Shop</a> | Necklace from <a href="http://www.tobi.com/product/47839-tobi-spiked-necklace?color_id=62931">TOBI</a> | Bracelets either from Lovisa and/or Colette | Heels from <a href="http://www.asos.com/au//New-Look/New-Look-Trendy-Block-Metal-Single-Sole-Heeled-Sandals/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=3103265">New Look</a> </div>
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If you register with Front Row Shop you'll get a $10 discount off your purchase plus since it's the holidays, they currently have 30% off all items storewide (exluding accessories and shoes) when you enter the discount code 'HOLIDAY30'. Massive discounts :O I'm not sure how long the discount will be valid for so you may want to do your shopping asap :D FYI, I do not make any commissions etc. from you guys using the code, I'm just reading this from their website!</div>
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Happy holidays guyyyyys! <3</div>
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I purchased these lip lacquers during Priceline's previous 40% off makeup sale. I really wanted to try these out after seeing Chloe Morello's swatches on her instagram page. They looked so opaque and the colour selection really drew my attention.<br />
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I picked up 5 of the lip lacquers, 'Phenomenon' (a peachy nude), 'Apocaliptic' (a hot fuchsia pink), 'Celestial' (a medium mauvey pink), 'Nude Eclipse' (brown-based nude) and 'Nova' (a medium rosy pink). All of the shades I picked up contain no shimmer or glitter. </div>
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Just starting off with the packaging, these lip lacquers are contained in a plastic 'lipgloss-like' container. What I like about the packaging is that the colour you see on the bottom half of the tube is the exact same colour of the lip lacquer itself. The applicator is also something very unique and different to what I've seen before. It's not like a regular doe-foot applicator. As you can see from the photos below, the applicator has a slight indentation or dip in the centre where it holds more product. This means that it allows you to apply the product on your lips without having to keep going back in the tube to get more. I feel there is enough product sitting on the applicator to produce an opaque finish on the lips. Just remember to wipe off any excess product when you take the applicator out of the tube or else you will have too much product on your lips!!</div>
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Next, I want to talk about the formulation itself. Don't mistake this for a lipgloss because it's not. It doesn't have that sticky feeling or thick goopy consistency that most lipglosses have which is a plus for me. It's more of a liquid lipstick hence they've named it lip lacquers. The product applies really easily, smoothly and provides such a nice opaque and pigmented finish. Once applied and settles on the lips, it feels very soft and creamy. Not drying at all. The only downside would probably be that it's not very long lasting. It probably lasts for a few hours and requires touching up after food/drinks (especially for the nudes and lighter colours). I generally like using the product on its own or sometimes on top of regular lipsticks to provide a more glossy finish. </div>
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There is a slight faint scent to these lip lacquers. I've been having trouble pin pointing what it exactly smells like but to me there's a slight smell of watermelons. Like very diluted down watermelons (??). It actually reminds me of this drink from Boost Juice called Watermelon Crush or something. Personally the scent doesn't really bother me. It fades away over time once applied on the lips anyway.</div>
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<b>L-R: </b><i>Phenomenon, Apocaliptic, Celestial, Nude Eclipse, Nova</i></div>
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I just really love the applicator and the colour pay-off of these lip lacquers. It took me one to two swipes to produce those swatches above. I really want to get my hands on 'Big Bang' which is their awesome red shade but couldn't find it during the sales :(</div>
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<li>The applicator!!!</li>
<li>No sticky and thick feeling on the lips</li>
<li>Has a smooth creamy texture and applies very easily</li>
<li>Very opaque finish</li>
<li>Decent price (I don't remember how much I paid them for but it was a great deal with the 40% off discount!) </li>
<li>Design of the tube</li>
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<li>Not very long lasting</li>
<li>Not a huge colour selection (There are 13 available shades stated on the Rimmel website but there were definitely less available in Priceline)</li>
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<i>* Disclaimer: This is a non-sponsored post and I am in no way affiliated with Rimmel London. The products mentioned were purchased with my own money and as always my reviews are 100% my honest opinion. *</i> </div>
LAURAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06147234419176664177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736118546816187263.post-47413175806675024532013-11-23T22:49:00.001+08:002014-05-12T23:13:29.041+08:00{ Review + Swatches } Urban Decay Naked Basics PaletteI swore not to get this palette, really I did. I already had the Urban Decay Naked and Naked 2 palettes so when their Naked Basics palette was released, I really didn't have the urge to snap it up. It looked a bit plain and dull to me at first but of course when you're constantly watching beauty videos and scrolling through makeup blogs, the inevitable will eventually happen.<br />
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I wasn't too keen on having a palette full of matte shadows just because I've had bad experiences with matte eyeshadows previously. I find they can be very hard to work with, not pigmented and very chalky. But not the Naked Basics! I've really grown to love matte shadows, especially neutral ones. They are great as everyday shades and perfect as transition colours.<br />
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There are six eyeshadows in this super sleek palette, one satin and five matte shadows:<br />
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<li><b>Venus</b> is a satin/shimmery creamy white. I love this colour when used all over the lids, as a brow bone highlight and in the inner corners of my eyes to brighten any eye look.</li>
<li><b>Foxy</b> is a matte eggshell cream shade. Not the most pigmented. I usually use this one as a brow bone 'brightener'.</li>
<li><b>W.O.S</b> is a matte pinkish cream shade. Similar thoughts to Foxy- not too pigmented and normally use it on the brow bone and sometimes on the lids.</li>
<li><b>Naked 2</b> is a matte light taupey brown. One out of my two favourite eyeshadows in this palette. A great crease and transition colour.</li>
<li><b>Faint</b> is a matte medium brown. The second of my favourite eyeshadows in this palette. This is a very pigmented matte brown and I love using it to deepen my crease and to create more depth.</li>
<li><b>Crave</b> is a matte black. I probably use this eyeshadow the least just because for daytime wear, I stay away from black eyeshadows. Although, a matte black is a must in a palette like this.</li>
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I really like the colour selection in this palette although <b>Foxy</b> and <b>W.O.S</b> are a bit too similar for my liking. I would've liked a matte brown darker than <b>Faint</b>. It's a wonderful palette when you want to transition from a day time eye look to a night time one. <b>Crave </b>would be perfect to deepen and smoke out any eyeshadow look. <br />
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The packaging of the palette itself is ultra sleek and travel friendly. It's slightly smaller than an iPhone 5 and contains a full sized mirror. Really perfect for on-the-go when you don't have time to go home and re-do your makeup for a night out!<br />
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<li>Travel friendly</li>
<li>Doesn't take up a lot of storage space in your vanity</li>
<li>Smooth and buttery</li>
<li>Not chalky or powdery</li>
<li>Comes with a full sized mirror</li>
<li>Blends like a breeze</li>
<li>Awesomely pigmented shades especially <b>Venus, Naked 2, Faint and Crave</b></li>
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<li>Quite pricey for the amount of eyeshadows you get. It's around $37 from <a href="http://www.beautybay.com/cosmetics/urbandecay/nakedbasicspalette/">BeautyBay</a>. That's like $6 per eyeshadow!</li>
<li><b>Foxy </b>and <b>W.O.S </b>doesn't really show up well on my skin and are rather similar looking</li>
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What do you guys think of this palette for those of you who own it? For me personally, I know these shades are very basic hence the name, and although it is rather pricey, UD eyeshadows are extremely of high quality and I know I'll be making great use out of this palette. I've been using it almost everyday for work, switching it up from time to time with my Lorac Pro :D<br />
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<i>* Disclaimer: This is a non-sponsored post and I am in no way affiliated with Urban Decay. The product mentioned was purchased with my own money and as always my reviews are 100% my honest opinion. *</i></div>
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Wow! Long time no blog. I'm done and dusted with my final exams EVER for about a month now...so no more excuses to not blog I guess? Eeeepp. I've got a heap of beauty reviews planned but finding the time to do it all has been a bit hard! :( Sorry for not keeping my blog updated for what seems like eternity!</div>
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Anyway, onto my first review of November (YAY! BIRTHDAY MONTH!). Introducing my new favourite palette and dare I say possibly even better and currently more loved than my UD Naked Palettes! Say whaaaaattt! Yes. The Lorac Pro Palette has been on my wishlist for a long time now after seeing ItsJudyTime and Shaaanxo rave about it. The main reason for not getting it sooner was because I had no idea how to get it seeing that I live in Australia and we sadly don't have Lorac in stores :( I was definitely not willing to pay ridiculous amounts on eBay either. Ohhh they joy once I found an online store that stocked it and would ship to Australia!! I got it from <a href="http://www.tarazz.com.au/">Tarazz</a> but now that I'm scrolling through the site, it seems that the palette is out of stock at the moment :( Oh well, keep it in your tabs just in case it pops up again!</div>
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The palette itself is very sleek, thin and comes with a decent sized mirror. If you're familiar with the texture of UD Naked Basics palette or UD Vice palette, then the texture of the Lorac Pro palette itself is very similar. Kind of like a matte rubbery feel prone to a ton of fingerprints. It also comes with an eye primer too. I've used it a couple of times and it seems alright. Does the job but not overly special.</div>
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As you can see from the above picture, there are 16 different shades and what I absolutely adore about this palette compared to my UD Naked 1 & 2 is that there is an even distribution of matte and shimmery shades! OMG...can this palette get any better?! <3<3 I can do a variety of eye looks using this one palette whether it just be a simple everyday look using just the matte shades on top or a more glamorous eye, incorporating more of the shimmery and deeper shades.</div>
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I've never tried Lorac products or eyeshadows before until the Pro palette and must say I'm super impressed so far on the quality of these shadows. They are incredibly buttery and easy to apply and blend, very pigmented, long lasting and produce hardly any fall out. Barely anything bad to say about this palette but I guess if I had to point out a negative it would probably be the material used for the palette because it can get very dirty very quickly :( And possibly also instead of having both the shades 'Cream' and 'I.T Pink' which are pinkish toned matte shades, swap it with a matte greyish taupe shadow. </div>
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Here are some close up shots of the shades & the swatches (seriously, these swatches don't do the shadows any justice...wahhh T_T)</div>
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<li>Very buttery and silky in texture </li>
<li>Easily blended</li>
<li>Great distribution of matte and shimmery shades</li>
<li>Great colour pay off</li>
<li>Long lasting even without primer</li>
<li>Good price for the amount and quality of eyeshadows - I purchased it for ~$55 exc. shipping</li>
<li>Many eye looks for any occassion can be created by using this one palette</li>
<li>Hardly any fall out and not powdery or chalky</li>
<li>Would be awesome to travel with as it takes up very little room, incredibly thin and sleek</li>
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LAURAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06147234419176664177noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736118546816187263.post-8596796968903712632013-09-02T23:34:00.000+08:002014-05-12T23:14:08.053+08:00{ Review + Swatches } NYX Butter Gloss<i>"Butter me up with divine gloss that feels like it melts on lips". </i>Sounds delicious doesn't it? I'm a huge fan of NYX so when I saw they came out with these new "Butter Glosses", I was in a rush to try them out. I'm actually not a huge fan of lipglosses and rarely ever wear them on their own. I usually like putting it on top of my lipsticks but even so, I don't particularly reach out for lipglosses all too often.<br />
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Just the word "Butter" attracted me to buy 7 shades (silly me >.<). I was hoping for it to be completely different to regular lipglosses and imagined a more silkier and non-sticky texture. The description on NYX's website even says "..provides sheer to medium coverage on your lips and is never sticky". To me, they honestly feel exactly like your regular lipglosses and are sticky!!<br />
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<i><b>L-R: </b>Peach Cobbler, Vanilla Creampie, Peaches and Cream, Cherry Pie</i>, <i>Meringue, Apple Strudel, Strawberry Parfait</i></div>
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I really am quite fond of the names of the glosses. It makes me crave sweets and cupcakes! To my knowledge, there are 12 different shades of Butter Glosses and they do have a very sweet vanilla-y scent to them. I got them for $5 each (excluding shipping) on <a href="http://www.cherryculture.com/cosmetics/makeup/nyx/nyx-butter-gloss/18327&cat=0&page=1">Cherry Culture</a> which I think is a pretty alright price but I definitely would not purchase anymore just because I'm not a huge lipgloss fan to begin with and these glosses don't really stand out to me and are not drastically different or unique to any other lipgloss I've tried.</div>
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Just in case you were wondering, all the glosses have the usual doe-foot applicator which makes for easy application of the product. I must say, a positive about this product is the colour payoff. Nothing irks me more than having a coloured lipgloss that is super sheer. These glosses really produce a nice vibrant colour which is buildable and true to the colour on the packaging.</div>
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<i><b>L-R: </b>Peach Cobbler, Vanilla Creampie, Peaches and Cream, Cherry Pie</i>, <i>Meringue, Apple Strudel, Strawberry Parfait</i></div>
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Peach Cobbler<i> :: an orange based red</i></div>
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Vanilla Creampie <i>:: a milky medium nude pink</i></div>
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Peaches and Cream <i>:: a medium pink (very similar to Vanilla Creampie but more pink)</i></div>
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Cherry Pie <i>:: a blue based red</i></div>
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Meringue <i>:: a lilac baby pink</i></div>
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Apple Strudel<i> :: a pinkish coral</i></div>
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Strawberry Parfait <i>:: light fuchsia pink</i></div>
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<b>Pros:</b></div>
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<li>Easy to apply</li>
<li>Variety of shades</li>
<li>Most shades are very buildable and can build up in opacity</li>
<li>Affordable</li>
<li>Quite moisturising</li>
<li>Sweet scent but goes away after it settles on your lips</li>
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<li>Sticky<b> </b></li>
<li>The range lacks darker shades for those interested in deeper pinks, berry shades or vampy colours</li>
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This will most likely be my last detailed blog post till after my final exams in October :( I may be able to post very quick entries from time to time though!<br />
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<i>* Disclaimer: This is a non-sponsored post and I am in no way affiliated with NYX Cosmetics. The products mentioned were purchased with my own money and as always my reviews are 100% my honest opinion. *</i></div>
LAURAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06147234419176664177noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736118546816187263.post-50297093471725639072013-08-17T14:59:00.001+08:002014-05-12T22:55:37.221+08:00{ Review + Swatches } First Impression of SLEEK's True Colour Lipstick in "Smother"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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"Smother" is one of Sleek's True Colour Lipsticks and retails online for $6.49! It looks very intimidating and dark and vampy in the tube but on the lips it doesn't appear as dark and you're able to see the berry colour show through.</div>
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Now, I don't personally own MAC's Rebel but from looking at the comparison swatches online, I think they look really similar. "Smother" is a bold deep berry shade with a sheen finish. It is a beautiful statement lip ideal for the winter months. It's creamy, smooth and pigmented when applied on the lips but I found that it didn't wear very well after a few hours. After a meal, the colour appeared rather patchy and felt dry on the lips. When I went back to re-apply the lipstick, the patchiness was accentuated which was NOT a good look!<br />
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I'd recommend making sure your lips are thoroughly moisturised before applying the lipstick and ensuring any dry flakes are removed. I think that lining and filling your lips with a lip liner would definitely help the longevity of the lipstick too. <br />
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<b>Pros:</b><br />
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<li>Inexpensive</li>
<li>Pigmented</li>
<li>Great colour selection available</li>
<li>Packaging is simple and compact</li>
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<li>Lip colour was left quite patchy after a few hours/after eating</li>
<li>Rather drying after a few hours</li>
<li>Doesn't re-apply very well</li>
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I definitely think I should give this lippy another try just because the colour is just too beautiful to waste. Will let you know of any updates!<br />
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<i>* Disclaimer: This is a non-sponsored post and I am in no way affiliated with Sleek Makeup. The product mentioned was purchased with my own money and as always my reviews are 100% my honest opinion. * </i></div>
LAURAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06147234419176664177noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736118546816187263.post-48653099122952453972013-08-04T14:42:00.000+08:002014-05-12T22:57:33.482+08:00{ STYLE } Take Me to ParisAfter my experience last night at P'tite Ardoise Bistro, I'm even more determined to visit the City of Love one day. For now, I'll just have to imagine what it will be like- seeing all the beautiful monuments, visiting little cafes and bakeries, eating escargots and nomming on pretty macaroons.<br />
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So last night was my bf's birthday dinner. I wanted to take him to P'tite Ardoise after all the amazing reviews I read on <a href="http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/338/1604135/restaurant/Perth/Ptite-Ardoise-Bistro-Highgate">Urbanspoon</a>. Already upon approaching the restaurant, we were greeted with the cutest little set up! The atmosphere overall was really great. Even though the restaurant is really quite small and squished, the staff and food really make up for it. <br />
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This place is really authentic yet modern at the same time. From the French-speaking staff and decor, I really felt I was in Parisian bistro but once the food came out, I was amazed at how perfectly presented it was. Really a true fine dining experience!<br />
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<i>Entree of Escargots & Duck Liver Pate </i>- not the typical escargot covered with garlic oil that I'm so used to. Instead, they were immersed in a creamy garlic tomato-y sauce and topped with a crusty bread. So delicious and flavoursome!!</div>
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<i>My main of Filet Mignon- WA Beef tenderloin wrapped in streaky bacon, fondant potato, shiraz jus and bearnaise - </i>the beef was cooked medium rare which was just to my liking and how I think beef should be cooked. It was so tender and juicy! The potatoes were okay. They were cooked well and not to mushy. The bearnaise had a nice tangy punch to it. Overall a really impressive dish.</div>
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<i>His main of Tournedo Rossini- WA Beef tenderloin, foie gras, mushroom duxella, red wine jus served on mashed potato </i>- how pretty is this plating! a really rich and indulgent dish with the creamy mash and the foie gras. I tried a bit and it was really tasty! I think he liked it too since he finished the whole plate : )</div>
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By this time, we were stuffed but couldn't pass up on dessert. Everyone's been raving about their <i>Creme Brulee </i>and they were not kidding! One of the best creme brulees I've ever tried- it was super creamy and smooth and the sugary goodness on top...omg. Just delicious. The Eiffel Tower shortbread tasted average but it really made the dish a lot more special.</div>
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And...here's my OOTN! Super obsessed with this skirt from Beginning Boutique.</div>
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Collared blouse from <a href="http://www.romwe.com/metal-point-lapel-blue-chiffon-shirt-p-36460.html">ROMWE</a> | Skirt from <a href="http://www.beginningboutique.com/">Beginning Boutique</a> (sold out) | Metal spiked belt from <a href="http://www.tobi.com/product/48550-tobi-metal-panel-belt?color_id=64314">TOBI</a> | Charles & Keith heels | Dotti cardigan | Prada Saffiano Lux Tote </div>
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P'tite Ardoise Bistro is located @ 283 Beaufort St, Perth, WA 6003. I would definitely recommend booking beforehand to avoid any disappointments!</div>
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Talk to you soon,<br />
xo Laura </div>
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