:: MAC Pro Longwear eyeshadow - Sweet Satisfaction swatches ::

As part of the Pro Longwear collection, I must say i quite impressed with this e/s. First, it is very pigmented, buttery smooth texture and it glides smoothly. Overall, there are 16 eyeshadows of this line but i only get one because it is quite pricey to compare with regular one (RM 60, refill - RM46). However, I am thinking of getting some of neutral shades. Thank goodness that this will be in permanent range so no haste in getting those;)

The size of the e/s is bigger than regular e/s which is another bonus. According to the MUA, the e/s will last approximately 8 hours and using e/s based would help to enhance the e/s color and the stay-put.

I'm getting only 'Sweet Satisfaction' for this time around because it is a very beautiful neutral beige and you cannot go wrong with any brown-beige shades. I is in frost finish which gives a nice sheen of champagne look..that shiny frosty finish:) owh yes, i love anything that shiny metallic finish;p

 :: Sweet Satisfaction::

:: MAC Pro Longwear e/s : Sweet Satisfaction::

:: 3.4 g...when will I be able to hit the pan...::

:: Size comparison with regular e/s::

:: Finger swatch - one swipe and that is all the color that i get..impressive::

:: 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 Mini Haul Pt. 1 ::

Just a tiny haul from MAC latest collection, ' MAC Semi Precious' - so I got few items as well after watching and reading few reviews and swatches, finally I decided to get these:

 Owh ya, at that same time I also received a package which is my order from Sephora and NYX.So, that's why both items were in the pictures. I am getting back up for my favorite blush from NYX which is Natural. You can check the post about it here. I have always wanting UDPP in Eden for a longest time already because UDPP original has done miracle, so it's time to try its 'sibling' - which I am going to do short review about it soon.

For this post, I'm going to divide it into three - e/s, blush and lippies...so here's the first one:)

:: 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;)

:: Collective Haul~::

Aha..sorry for the late entry for the year 2011. This post is dedicated to my long overdue reviews and post which was supposed to be blogged last year, but since life was so happening latter last year, hence, it have to wait..


To top the list~
1. URBAN DECAY NAKED PALETTE!!
Finally, i have my hand on this HG palette and ever since i owned it, i couldn't take my hands off this palette and bring this everywhere whenever i travel. I used this for Xmas, for my honeymoon, for New Year, whenever i move back on forth to my parents and in-laws houses..this palette come along with me

i just can't keep my 'hand' off from the palette... i just love it too much~

i won't be reviewing or do swatches about this palette on this post because i believe there's gazillion reviews, swatches and blog post about this palette out there and trust me, this is one palette that u wouldn't want to miss for this decade. however, if u want me to do swatches n review about this palette in detail, just let me know because i would love too;)


2.Skinfood Masks

I grabbed few masks and restock my favorite masks. I was lucky to get a Xmas set where i get two mini masks which is Fresh Aloe Pack for hydration and Rice Mask Wash Off for brightening (this is LOVE~ i found another good mask from Skinfood!).

Also, I tried their new mask which is Omija Whitening Mask Sheet, which i bought and tried a day before my wedding to get that glowy and radiance look. However, i can't say much about this mask yet but i will give it another try before i give my says about it.Since this is a new product, hence the price is little bit pricey compare to other masks, RM16++.

Skinfood Omija Whitening Mask Sheet

 I heard about this eye patch from my friend and she said this is good..period~ I used this one a day before my wedding as well and i was impressed with the results. It's brighten  and reduce dark circles. I'm going to get this one soon but this one would be a bit pricey.

Skinfood Salmon Eye Patch

 3. Nature Republic 'Baby Tok Lip & Cheek Color'

:: have no idea y d pic is upside down..can't be adjusted tho;( 

::

 Isn't this cute? Ya, the name is intended to be spelled that way instead of saying 'Baby Talk', it says 'Baby Tok' ..so cute~  this is sort of like a lip balm and cheek color which is to give a slight hint of color on face to opt for the natural look.  I use Shade 3 often because i just love the peachy color and it looks nude that close to MLBB.


i will make a review and swatches on these two babies later~


ok, till d next post


p/s: connection is really bad big time..an upload take an ages. my gawd!!so demotivating;/

:: 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

:: Sleek Storm Divine Palette & NYX Champange and Caviar swatches::

I've heard a lot of raves about Sleek eye palette and it is UK brand. So, MBS was running a spree for SleekMakeup and i took a chance to get one for myself. All the palette looks promising and nice but I had my eye glued to Storm Divine because it has better shades to offer and i like palette can give me better options if I'm about to use one..

::the ingredients::

 :: Sleek Storm i-Divine palette::

(i try my best to capture picture to show the true color and these are the closest one)

~Swatches~

  :: Finger swatch::

:: swatches according to the color order on the palette::

It's super pigmented (as can be seen on the pics) and I am in love with the palette. It's worth it!! I strongly recommend this palette!:) I bought this during spree for RM47.40..affordable, nuff said!

::NYX Champagne and Caviar ::

still remember this post?  which i had mentioned about the bestseller NYX 10 Color Eyeshadow palette which i want. well, i present to you that is the ONE that i am talking about! I am one happy girl that finally i can get my hand on this;)

Why it is the bestseller? See for yourself..

::under normal daylight::

:: with flash::

 ::the swatches  -according to the order of the palette::

this is the best palette if u want to get one from NYX..it's suitable for day look, night look, smokey, natural...shimmer or matte,all are in one palette! I grab this palette more often compare to the other three NYX palette that i already own..i really like this palette. I suggest using UDPP or primer to make the color stand out and lasts..

You can refer this post, if u want in an depth review by me about NYX 10 Eyeshadow palette;)

till then,

xoxo

:: Drugstore Haul ::

Just a mini haul, Revlon New Complexion One Step Compact Makeup, Maybelline Stylish Smokes Quad and Neutrogena Anti Residue Shampoo.

 :: MAYBELLINE STYLISH SMOKES QUAD::

 :: Amethyst Smokes and Natural Smokes::

  I found out about this special edition quad from here and here. I heard few reviews saying that this quad is amazing and good. I was tempted and immediately try out. FYI, this quad is not available here in Malaysia. I though i want to wait till it releases here but it's been way too long already (mind u, i was agitated)..thus, i decided to get it from drugstore.com. There are four types of quad for this edition which are Natural Smokes, Charcoal Smokes, Amethyst Smokes and Emerald Smokes and the latest, two new quads which are Sapphire Smokes and Plum Smokes ( which still not available at drugstore.com)

I like this quad because it sounds smokey and it's tempting! the colors offered are good and beautiful. however, it is not that pigmented and it fades easily especially if u have an oily eyelid like mine, so good base or primer is a way to enhance the color and make it lasts a bit longer. Also, the textures can be chalky especially the brow bone (the white one) but some of the reviews said that not all quad is chalky, its depending on the quad you are getting. Unfortunately,for both quad the white one is the one that chalky..what a coincidence~ The rest are fine;)
Regarding the price wise, i got both during BOGO and it's quite cheap, 2 for RM46.61 and price for one quad is RM28.74..quite a bargain huh~~?? hehe

::Amethyst Smokey:: 

    ::nice purplish smokey::
 

::Natural Smokey:: 

 i love this shades~ suitable for day look

:: sorry~ the flash light is too bright...still sucks at taking pics;/::

::Amethyst Smokey quad..can u see the difference with and without UDPP??::
 Overall, will i get it again?? Yeessss!!

REVLON NEW COMPLEXION ONE STEP MAKEUP COMPACT

It's a creme to powder formula. I have not try this one yet but i can't wait to. I remember there was one review lemming on this because it acts as a concealer, foundation and powder..it's medium-heavy coverage but yet feel lightweight on face. Emmm..can't say much yet since i have not try this one out. i'll be reviewing about this again soon and see how it is.

:: come together with a sponge under the compact (the flash is too bright, sorry for that again. it's a white sponge::

:: NEUTROGENA ANTI RESIDUE SHAMPOO::

This is once was my HG for deep cleansing shampoo which i used once a week, after swimming at a pool or heavy hairdo. This shampoo never failed me and I always have this product with me. But after it was 'discontinued' (since i cannot found it anymore;( ) here in our local favorite drugstore, Watson and Guardian...i turned to Redken Deep Cleasing shampoo (which is also my HG!). 

Why it is my HG?? After using It, my hair feels light and not greasy, less oily. And it makes my daily shampoo and hair products work better! It smells nice and clean..I still remember my friend complimented my hair,like i say, it makes my daily shampoo and hair products work better. I normally used this once a week and follow by hair mask to allow the hair gets all the nourishment it needed. It just like scrubbing your face to clean the residue and mask to make sure the nutrients are absorbed well. Well, this is my secret!


Since I ran out of  Redken Deep Cleasing shampoo, I've bought a few deep cleansing shampoo but not as good as Neutrogena or Redken. I can only purchase Redken from local online stores or go to KL (mind u, i'm from Borneo..hardly to get Redken products here;/) So, where did i find it? at drugstore.com.i have to purchase it online and i'd glad i manage to found it again and i was surprised that it's bigger than i have bought before..perhaps the volume? but nevermind..I'm happy i found this again;)) it just like a long lost found love~

::click on the picture to enlarge::

thank u for reading such a long dreading post..hehe


so till then,
xoxo