:: Haul!! MAC Me Over collection! :)::

Hai everyone! New MAC collection was released on early September  - yup, you heard me. MAC Me Over collection and the new addition to the family which is Pro-long wear (foundation, concealer, lipgloss, lip liner and eyeshadow). Since I was at KL, I've made a frequent visit to MAC store and I always end up with few things when walked out from store (hubby just sigh:P)

This is the Haul! based on my 3 times visits in just a week!!haha

I was lucky to be in KL last month and able to get my hands on these stuffs  ( and be able to swatch it personally). I know it is a huge collection released and trust me, i'll be broke by the end of the month if i am getting what i want which is almost everything. But anyway, I am glad that i was there so i can pick my limited edition collection, personal favorites and some pro long wear items too..

:: MAC ME OVER Collection ::

since this is a massive haul, I'm going to do a bit review swatch for MAC Me Over collection first;)

:: MAC Semi Precious Pt.. 2 - Warmth of Coral Mineralize Blush ::

Warmth of  Coral definitely reminds me of MAC Peaches powder blush,the color and the pigmentation. Adding another peach color blush won't make a harm anyway, and I'm happy to get this one!:) So here's the swatches and bit review about it.

:: MAC 'Warmth of Coral' mineralize blush::

:: Front::

:: MAC Surf Baby ::

MAC Surf Baby collection was released a month ago and I love the packaging so much. Since it was LE, I managed to get few items from the collection.

MAC SURF BABY LE COLLECTION

:: MAC Surf Baby - my haul + pigment samples ::

:: Love the packaging!::

I got myself l/s - Naturally Eccentric, Strange Potion l/g, Sun Blonde e/s and My Paradise cheek blush. The MUA was so nice and gave me sample of stacked pigments. (I don't know the color because it was not indicated)

I know this collection was so overdue and there are already gazillion swatches and reviews made on the Internet, now let's add another short one;)

:: MAC collection mini haul: Wonder Woman, Jeanius and Quite Cute [swatches & mini reviews]::

[ Please Click on the pictures to enlarge]

As promised, this is my recent MAC haul. Just a few items, not many - blushes and the l/g which only from the Quite Cute collection, which I think is enough - promised myself not to hoard make up, i am trying u know~;)

:: Sephora's: Illamasqua's Katie and Nars Sex Appeal ::

:: Top: UDPP Professional Size::

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Bottom : Illamasqua Katie & Nars Sex Appeal

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My not-so recent order from Sephora. hehe..I have to get the UDPP Professional Size because it's HUGE and in TUBE!! could last for a long period and definitely hygenic and convenient to use;)

:: ELF Studio Sunscreen Powder and ELF Mineral Blush ::

Earlier of this month , my ELF that i ordered just arrived. This time i purchased two products which are the sunscreen powder and the powder blush.

ELF Mineral Blush and ELF Studio SPF45 Sunscreen powder

:: What it says..::

:: Inside - translucent powder which i think would likely to suit any skin colour:: * i already used the product before i took the picture and reviewed it, thus explain why the puff is dirty..;D

Sunscreen is very important, to prevent skin from further pigmentation or getting dry ( much worse, getting darker or redness or even sunburn). My skin is very sensitive and easily get red when expose to sun which i think is normal if u have super fair skin and lack of melanin pigment. Not only that, it tends to get dark when i exposed to sun for a long time in a long period of time. I've been neglecting about my face when i was a teenager thus now i get the consequences, where my neckline and my face line have different shade and few freckles and pigmentation already shown on my face. 

however, thanks to my own self awareness where i notified sooner when i was in early 20's-mid 20's,that i realised those dark spots and discoloration on my skin n i began to take care of my face by using sunscreen. Yes people, sunscreen! but finding a good sunscreen at the time was difficult because most of it is mainly for body with a very high SPF and the texture are greasy and oily.

Now, there's a lot of product which manufactured for Asian market that mostly contained SPF or UVA/UVB protection thus it is more convenient and hassle-free to look for sunscreen for face. ELF have come out with their own product of sunscreen powder which would be suitable to be used as a finishing powder or loose powder. I use this as a finishing powder. So far, i am pleased with the product because of the high SPF which suitable for Malaysian hot and humid weather, and the staying power - at least it keep my face matte for at least 5 hours before the next touch-up.

:: ELF Mineral Powder Blush ::

:: Pink and Peachy ::

 Swatches::

ELF Mineral line has come out with a new shades as another addition to their powder blush family. There are two new shades which are Pink and Peachy. As a blush- junkies, I was excited.The two colors are my favorite shades. 

However, it was a turn down for me.I am not very happy with the shades because it has shimmer to it - i don't find it is suitable for everyday use and i don't want to enhance or highlight my oily face with its shimmer. The peachy color is so dark and it's more to brown - orange colour rather than pinkish-orange color -where i think it would compliment those who have tanned skin or medium to dark skintone. Oh well~ in the end, i just put it at the end of the drawer - looking for a day where i will grab it and find it useful..*sigh*

so, till then..have a nice day and xoxo;D

:: STAGE Haul~ (Eyeshadow n blushes bit of the reviews)!!::

STAGE...the new make up line by  Alliance Cosmetic Group. Here's a bit info about Alliance Company:

"The Alliance Cosmetic Group is a leading distributor of cosmetics and personal care products with regional interests in Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Indonesia and the Asean region.

Brand portfolio under the Alliance umbrella includes Revlon cosmetics, Revlon haircolor, René Furterer Hair Institute, Avené skincare, Elancyl bodycare, Silkygirl cosmetics, Silkygirl fragrances, Silky for Men fragrances, Silky Lips, Silky White, Silky Care, and more.

The Alliance Cosmetic Group launched homegrown brand Silkygirl in June 2005, adding new excitement to the landscape of color cosmetics in the mass retail market. Silkygirl offers a complete range of high quality, value for money color cosmetics targeting the young mass market. Silkygirl is now marketed at over 1,500 cosmetics counters in Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei and Indonesia.

Following the success of Silkygirl and Revlon, the Alliance Cosmetic Group enters the world of premium professional color cosmetics with homegrown brand STAGE, a service oriented retail concept, catering to the discerning market with upscale superior products. With an in-depth understanding of the color cosmetics industry and extensive insight into the minds of Malaysian women, Alliance Cosmetic Group and STAGE promise to awe and enthrall the retail scene in Malaysia & beyond."

 - source from Google

I still remember when Stage was opened here in Miri. I was a bit skeptical as looking at the shop which such a professional environment and i have to say that the shop looks like MAC outlet because of the black and white colour and bold font. Thus,I was a bit hesitate to enter the shop until recently...

At first, I thought I just want to look around and have take a look at the products and the prices. Well, I must say I am actually dumb-founded  because it has amazing products to offer..in term of price wise, it affordable if need to compare to MAC (however, MAC still worth to get and #1 for me;) ) And what makes me craving for the products at the time, well.. all of the items are on sale up to 50% until Raya..OMG!! now, who could resists that?!! It was calling out my name...loudly! The blushes are really beautiful..so, i wandered around the shop and preparing my list for the second visit..hehe

It does not take long for my second visit. I could not stop thinking about the blushes whole night. Thus, on the next day (or is it the another day??emmm...) I went there and here's the damage...

::STAGE  - the damages~::

This is what i get :

- 4 eyeshadows

- 5 lipsticks

- 2 blushes

- 3 nail polishes

- 1 lipliner

- 1lipgloss

- 1 make up base

- 1 nail polish remover

and all of these just costs me RM299..well, after discounts. Before discounts, all of it costs RM700++. So, worth it right?!!enough damage already..

For this post, I am going to share the eyeshadow and blushes..

:: From L to R - Wildflower, Macchiato, Irish Cream, Andalucia ::

::Closer Look::

:: Irish Cream ::

:: Andalucia ::

:: Macchiato ::

:: Wildflower ::

::Swatches::

 ::From Lto R  - Macchiato, Andalucia, Irish Cream, Wildflower::

I swatches using two eye primers which are UDPP and ELF eye primer. As can be seen from the picture, the colour does not stand out if it is wear on its own. Definitely need to use base to make the color pop. The color was not that pigmented and it does not stay long as it is a bit powdery. But it depends on which colour and the texture, for example, i swatched "Buttercream' at the shop and it was very disappointing because it is very powdery. This four shades are actually among the good one and really pop when i swatched at the shop. 

Andalucia - Bronze brown, very pretty and really pop! I like this color

Macchiato  -dark brown , nice for that neutral smokey brown

Irish cream - sheer golden brown, give that awakening look ..i like this one, very pretty for everyday wear;)

Wildflower - bluish-purple..i love this shade, very pretty...

Will i get more of the e/s?Yup, there's a few beautiful neutral tones if they still offer a discount ;)

Retail price :RM45..i got mine after discount: RM22.50, buy 3 free 1 ;)

STAGE Blushes

:: Pink Ginger & Freesia ::

:: Finger swatch - Pink Ginger ::

:: Finger swatch  - Freesia ::

 

 

::  Swatches  - Freesia n Pink Ginger ::

::Another swatches!::

The powder blush has 10 colors to offer. Actually all the colors look amazing individually. Pigmentation wise is so-so, but it's buildable and not that powdery. But not good as MAC tho~ n compare to this, I prefer NYX better..just my thoughts~

Freesia - peachy pink tone

Pink Ginger  - mute pink

But anyway,it's a good-to-have considering i get it during sales, so i am not complaining much;)

Retail at RM58 (actual price) and i got mine for RM29!! I Love it!!

so, i'll continue with my further items soon..

till then,

xoxo

:: NYX and REVLON mini haul::

NYX have a few new products and new shades in some of their product. I was delighted when i found out there is a new shade for their powder blush which is good for another additional shade to the family and lip pencil.

From left to right:
I've bought 3 lip pencils in 3 new shades which are Peekaboo Neutral, Nude Pink and Pale Pink.

And their new powder blush shade in 'Pinched'. NYX blushes are great deal and offer a very good option of shades and it's worth  to get  if need to compare to high-end brand. and i already own a few blushes from NYX and my faves are Natural (my HG~!!) and Angel;)
  

 

 

::NYX::

:: NYX Powder Blush 'Pinched'::

Honestly, the color is very pretty ..it's almost comparable to Nars Deep Throat or MAC Dainty mineralize blush.

It's corally-pink with a bit of shimmer.

:: NYX Lipliner Pencil::

 There are 7 new shades of lip liner and it's amazing how NYX is aware of the current color trend, most of the shades are in pink, neutral and nude tone. I grabbed this three shades since it would be suitable for neutral and pink l/s.

:: Swatches - Pinched, Peekaboo Neutral, Nude Pink & Pale Pink ::

::REVLON DAYDREAMER COLLECTION:: 

Limited Edition

Look's like Revlon is also starting to release their own brand of collection and and it shows that they are trying to competing with other high-end brands. i must say, their products are getting better and i gradually loving it. So, i was delighted when i saw this collection is available at the local drugstore, Guardian. I knew immediately i must get my hand on this collection;)

Unfortunately, not all the shades of the l/g and nail polish is available so I was kind of disappointed a bit but at least there is a shade that i want which is the l/g in 'Peach Petal' (fyi, only three shades available which are the other two are Firecracker and Coral Reef..i really want Lilac Pastel and Pink Pop). i kind of sad that i could not find 'Lilac Pastelle' and 'Gray Suede' nail polishes .

But fret not,  i found the Revlon Scents of Summer Nail Enamel in Gum Drop instead.Probably it would be the same colour version but the shade is lilac-purplish-with slight blue-gray hue and it's scented - smells like a bubblegum when it is dried and last for few days tho~ seriously. and i like it the fact that it smell different than normal scent of nail polishes. i am HAPPY alas!;) well, at least...

:: Peach Petal n Gum Drop ::

:: swatches of Peach Petal::

::Revlon Scents of Summer Nail Enamel in Gum Drop::

:: swatches - daylight and w/ flash::

*i paint it kinda ugly..so forgive me, i was too hasty so that's explain it is straying all over to the cuticle;p

The color is beautiful especially if u r lilac-lover but the downside of it is, i have to apply three coats to achieve that shade as seen in swatches. It's streaky and too sheer for the first two application and to get the pastel consistency, i have to apply at least three coats. 

till then,

xoxo

:: Finally..MAC In The Groove is here!!::

Ok, the title definitely explain it all..my fiancee come back for a short trip due to work duty and he bring along the goodies i've been craving for..i really can't wait for another month! so, cut the crap and here it is..

Top:: MAC MSF 'Stereo Rose' and 'By Candlelight'

Below:: MAC MSFN in Medium  and Powder Blush 'Melba'

I'm am so happy that i can get Stereo Rose and it is mine, the color is very pretty and i love it on cheeks..and By Candlelight is so nice as a highlighter although there is a slight pink hue. However,the shimmer can be so intimidating sometimes, so i prefer to use both lightly using duo fibre brush/skunk brush.

but honestly, Stereo Rose is one worth buying from the collection. and seeing it on make my hand is just surreal~

 MSF in Medium is as a restock and powder blush 'Melba' - i was torn apart between Peaches and Melba. It's quite hard purchasing something that u can't test the color first. I want to try Melba since it is matte and warm peaches color.

 :: Swatches ::

*sorry..it supposed to be MSF, not MSFN..

:: finger swatch::

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::Swatches::

Stereo Rose (left) and By Candlelight (right)
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::POWDER BLUSH 'MELBA'::

so, gotta end the post here..the picture will do the justice..

till next time,

xoxoxo

:; MAC IN THE GROOVE??::

Another collection from MAC, too bad I am trying my best to hold my temptation not to get anything from the collection. However, I am interested in getting the MSFN - 'By Candlelight' (since i missed that out from the Warm and Cozy Collection) and Petticoat. My friend called me yesterday and informed that the collection is launced on the day. But of course, how can i go to MAC when my state is far from the counter, in other word, there is NO Mac counter here yo! Really really BAD!!

:: ELF - E/s element and STUDIO Blush Swatches ::

For this haul, i got myself the element compact, the element e/s and ELF Studio new shade of blushes.

:: ELF Element Custom Compact, ELF Studio Blushes and ELF e/s & Face elements::

:: ELF element e/s from L - R: Moondust, Golden Glow, Mocha & Bronzed (face element) ::

the size of the element is so small, almost the same as 50cents coin.

::SWATCHES::

:: Left to right - Moondust, Mocha, Golden Glow and Bronzed ::

Moondust- charcoal brown with slightly grey hue

Mocha - Frosty Brown, ppl said it's a dupe for Mac Satin Taupe e/s, i doesn't own one, so i dunno the colour comparison;)

Golden Glow - yellowish golden

Bronzed - Orangy brown, but it has slight shimmer . .not sure if it's suitable to contour or to bronze because i preferred matte since i have oily skin..

My 2cents: The colors are so-so pigmented unless if using UDPP as a base/primer ,as can be seen from the swatches above and it's slightly chalky so it needs proper blending. I would getting these again for few more colors and I still have one empty compact. I bought two compact initially because i have few make up pans which i thought would fit the compact but it can't. Gonna get few more elements, any recommendation??

::ELF Studio Blushes::

 

:: Gotta Glow, Fuchsia Fusion, Pink Passion::

:: Gotta Glow - sheer glow which for highlight and give a subtle sheen of glow for cheek or highest point on face::

::Fuchsia Fusion - berryish with a bit of pinkish and glitter. the color is very nice but the glitter could be a little turnoff and not suitable for day look.::

 

::Pink Passion - true pink.I LOVES this color..::

::Swatches::

:: Finger swatches: Pink Passion, Fuchsia Fusion, Gotta Glow..ya,it's look a lil bit chalky::

:: Pink Passion (like i said earlier, it's Pretty!!), Fuchsia Fusion (noticed the glittery spec??) , Gotta Glow (a sheer glow)::

My 2cents:: It's an another additional shades for the ELF Studio Blushes. Somehow i think it's mimicking NARS blushes in some sort of way for e.g Pink Passion for Desire, Fuchsia Fusion for Angelika because of the glittery specs and Gotta Glow for Albatross. I'm not sure if it is an excellent dupe for those but ELF blushes are nice and affordable ($3 and and i got mine during sales spree for R15.50, normal price is around RM19 - 20+ )somehow, i thinks it's a bit chalky and i had to swipe few times to make the color stand out for the swatches. 

again, it's good to have especially if you are so into blushes like me and good additional to blushes family;)

till then,

xoxo