Chanel: Glossimer (#175 Savage Grace)

I've been hearing so many great reviews in the beauty world on Chanel's Glossimer lipgloss for ages and have been eyeing on #175 Savage Grace since last year. Every time when I walk into their store or counter I would pick it up and swatch on my hands and I'm not sure why I have waited this long to get it but I'm really glad I got it. I really love this shade!!

Chanel as usual their packaging is sleek glossy black with classic gold trimmings.
Chanel: Glossimer (#175 Savage Grace) (SGD $44) is an insanely beautiful shimmery dark berry with magenta glitters (I don't feel the glitters on my lips) in the tube and swatch on hands, but turns out much more wearable when applied and by no means sheer. When on my lips the colour turns into a dark but at the same time bright berry-rose with slight magenta glitters (doesn't show much). Chanel actually describe it as a deep shimmery garnet.

They feel light-weight, non-tacky/non-sticky, comfortable to wear and slightly hydrating. I'm not sure about the lasting power yet as I've not worn it alone yet but mostly only worn with a lipstick. I don't mind about the staying power of lip-glosses that much as I'm use to reapplying them once every 1.5 or 2 hour. It applies evenly and smoothly with just a single stroke on the doe-foot applicator, no bald patches too.

I believe this shade was out last year during summer but it is a permanent shade in Singapores. Love this formula of the Glossimer and I'm sure I will buy them if they have colours that I love.

They definitely lives up to the hype and be sure to check them out if you are a gloss kind of gal!!

Have a great weekend!! XOXO!!

Catrice: Ultimate Colour (#050 Princess Peach) & Ultimate Shine (#180 Meet Violeta) Lipsticks

Left:  Ultimate Colour (#050 Princess Peach) Right: Ultimate Shine (#180 Meet Violeta)

 Left:  Ultimate Colour (#050 Princess Peach) Right: Ultimate Shine (#180 Meet Violeta)

I love Catrice blushes but not exactly thrilled by their  Catrice Eye Liner Pen in #050 Black Blue and recently I had try and tested their newest lipsticks formula in Ultimate Colour and Ultimate Shine and they are really great and budget friendly too. In Singapore you could get catrice products in selected 'Guardian' stores. The packaging are both quite weighty considering they are just drugstore products, simple but doesn't look that cheap if compared with Essence.

Catrice: Ultimate Colour (#050 Princess Peach) (SGD $7.90) is a warm peachy shade with a creamy finish.  They are highly pigmented with perfect coverage and shine, plus a smooth, creamy texture that glides onto the lips very easily. The lasting power on my lips are average of 3 - 4 hours before a need to retouch.

Catrice: Ultimate Shine (#180 Meet Violeta) (SGD $7.90) is a total impulse buy because I don't wear this pinkish lilac colour with a frosty finish but I do use it just to top over other pinks, purple shades sometimes just slightly on the centre of the lips to create a fuller look. Surprisingly quite pigmented and full coverage for a shine formula lipstick. The texture is very creamy, smooth and soft that melts with the lips and provides intensive moisture and shine. The lasting power on my lips are average of 3 - 4 hours before a need to retouch same as the Ultimate Colour formula.

Left:  Ultimate Colour (#050 Princess Peach) Right: Ultimate Shine (#180 Meet Violeta)

  Ultimate Colour (#050 Princess Peach)

Ultimate Shine (#180 Meet Violeta)

Great formulas, nice packaging, and budget friendly prices so what can I possibly ask more. A definite must buy if you are on a budget. I love both of their formulas. So have you tried any Catrice products yet? 

The Balm: Mary-Lou Manizer Highlighter

I believe a lot people have heard, seen and owned this mega beautiful highlighter by now, its insane that I would drag a year or more passing by, swatching it on my hand and just admiring and not get this highlighter until now. 

First thing The Balm always have the most amazing beautifully package products that gives you a pin-up, vintage vibe and that makes you want to start collecting them like a hoarder, plus I'm always more prone to get a product if they have great packaging (yup I'm a sucker when it comes to nice packaging).

The Balm: Mary-Lou Manizer (SGD $36.90 @ Sasa Singapore) This product contains 8.5g/0.3 oz which is double the average amount of your average blush, and because you only need the tiniest amount and  I don't think I will ever finish up this highlighter. It's a soft shimmering champagne colour with slight gold tone. On the skin it's not glittery,heavy, or overly shimmery and it seems to have a combination of noticeable shimmer and subtle, glowy sheen. I think its a very pretty shade and very flattering on most skin tones.

I've always been very careful about too much shimmery products as they will accentuate and emphasize my oiliness on my oily-combination skin but with this I just tap the tiniest amount  on top of my cheeks and blend it with a brush will turn you to a glowy goddess. 

It's my favourite highlighter now and the only thing I regret is not getting this sooner. It is definitely worth the hype and if you have not try this just rush to the nearest place you can find whether online or shop and just get it. I'm sure you love just as much as I do.

Pure Beauty: Pomegranate Antioxidant Cleansing Facial Wipes

Hi My Lovely Ladies, I came across this affordable Cleansing Facial Wipes while I was in Watsons a while ago and the first thing I notice was that it is Paraben Free, Lanolin Free & Alcohol Free. Since it is so affordable and I've been trying to use more natural and chemical free products so what the heck I just pick them up to try. Besides I love trying new stuffs, its my obsession.

Now here is some information about the brand:

Pure Beauty.
Inspired by nature. Perfected by science.

The theory of ageing states that living things age because cells accumulate oxidative free radical damage over time. Pure Beauty is based on the understanding that powerful antioxidants can limit and reduce this free radical damage, and slow the skin aging process. 

Over the past decade, Pure Beauty has embarked on a search for the perfect antioxidant, and along the way, they have discovered many more of nature's skincare secrets. 

Inspired by Korean skincare innovation, incorporating the finest natural ingredients and made possible by leading edge technology, they have created unique skincare products based on powerful antioxidant blends for visible, long-term results. 


Pure Beauty: Pomegranate Antioxidant Cleansing Facial Wipes (SGD $3.90 for 20 wipes) are under their pomegranate range and pomegranate is said to have been used as a cure for various ailments ever since they were first cultivated
in Persia over 5,000 years ago. One pomegranate contains up to 40% vitamin C,enough for an adult’s daily 
vitamin C requirement.In fact, the extract is rich with energizing nutrients and antioxidants.

This facial wipes claims to protects collagen reserves, promotes healthier skin, helps skin rejuvenation and protects skin free from radicals by detoxifying, neutralizing, energizing and brightening of skin. The wipes are soft and the moist/wet part is only okay, it did remove about 80% of my makeup and waterproof mascara and eyeliner but not completely. So I still need my Bifesta Cleansing Lotion: (Sebum)

to clean the rest completely.

It doesn't irritate my skin or eyes which is a good thing but I'm a bit disappointed that it's not moist/wet enough. I guess for that kind of price it is not that bad at all. I would say its just average and I will repurchase if I'm going on holiday for convenient sake.

What do you think? Have you tried them yet? Or any other wipes would you recommend?

Feel free to leave your comments.

Catrice: Ultra Fine Ink Eyeliner - Waterproof

I always like Catrice Eye Liner Pen in #050 Black Blue so I decided to try another different Liner from them, considering their prices that is quite cheap but also doesn't lack in quality too. This time I'll be trying out their Ultra Fine Ink Eyeliner - Waterproof version. The product comes in a sleek black packaging with a blue twist off cap.

Catrice: Ultra Fine Ink Eyeliner - Waterproof (SGD $6.50 @ Singapore Selected Guardian Stores) is really black but I don't find that they have an ultra thin brush which they claim. You got to be real light handed for a very thin precise line. I don't find that it is as waterproof or long lasting as their Eye Liner Pen in #050 Black Blue on me, it does have a full coverage in just one stroke and dries fairly fast. No smudging it just transferred and disappeared throughout the day on me.

Maybe it just not formulated for Asia extremely hot and humid climate?? I've seen quite a lot of positive reviews online and I'm pretty disappointed with the results that it gave me. I still prefer their Eye Liner Pen better

So what do you think of the eyeliner? Or what is your favourite?

Link To: Catrice: Defining Blush Rosewood Forest (#060) & Apropos Apricot (#050)

The Body Shop: Honey Bronze Bronzing Powder

Hi gals, I was busy collecting my passport yesterday that I didn't have the time to post so today I will be talking about The Body Shop: Honey Bronze Bronzing Powder. In Asia or I should say Singapore most women don't bother to contour or use any bronzing powder for the day to day basis, I'm one of the rare one I suppose that do contour whenever I do my makeup. So finding finding a drugstore bronzer is like searching in a hay stack for a needle here until The Body Shop launched their Honey Bronze Line here.

I went in several times to The Body Shop just to look at their honey bronze bronzing powder but was put off at their price until I got an offer for their members a SGD $10 voucher and yes I'm a member of The Body Shop clearly if you have been reading I have done quite a few reviews on their products which I will link below if you are interested in checking them out.

The Body Shop: Honey Bronze Bronzing Powder (#01 Light Matte) (SGD $32.90) is just slightly orange looking on my skin swatched below but it looks perfectly fine when its used on my face. It comes in 4 shades, the #01 light matte and #02 fair matte are fantastic for fair people and all 4 shades are suitable for both contouring and bronzing.

I love the the packaging which is kind of old school compact. The plastic is translucent so that under the light you can see a honeycomb pattern peeking through. The bronzer itself is enrich with honey and embossed with a honeycomb pattern similar to the packaging that ties back to the honey theme. The texture is smooth and soft and is not loosely packed or excessively powdery.

I love this bronzer next to my Chocolate Soleil bronzer from Too Faced but I don't find that they are dupes if comparing them together. The Pros so far is that they're

• Completely Matte
• Buildable
• Not Muddy or Orangey when is pile on
• Compact for on the go

and even a very faint honey scent. No cons from my point of view just only that it retails quite expensive in Singapore.

Link to: The Body Shop: Almond Body Butter

Link to: The Body Shop: Olive Textured Body Scrub

Link to: The Body Shop: Tea Tree Cool & Creamy Wash

Link to: The Body Shop: Camomile Sumptuous Cleansing Butter 

CLIO: Virgin Kiss Lipnicure (#8 Guilty Pink)

Ever since YSL Glossy Stains (Rouge Pur Couture Vernis A Levres)(I will link my previous post below) launched (a while ago), it seems to cause a trend in the cosmetics world even for the Asia's brands to create some sort of different versions of very pigmented and long-wearing liquid lipsticks. I do really love my YSL glossy stains very much still and still intend to get a few more but maybe finding some cheaper versions.

Even since then I was a bit obsessed in trying the cheap alternatives (example: L’Oréal Shine Caresse which was a big disppointment), so far still not much luck in finding something similar or as good as the YSL ones. I was excited when I saw that Clio a korean brand had their version of liquid lipsticks and decided to pick it up to try, I'm sill pretty unsure about how I feel about them yet.

*P.S : They've a lip primer and lip top coat (a gloss I think) which I didn't felt I needed to get because I could use my own lip balm and gloss.

The packaging is cute but a bit too stubby and fat.
CLIO: Virgin Kiss Lipnicure (#8 Guilty Pink) (SGD $19.90) is a bright fuchsia pink and it is budge-proof, pigment-intense and dries down to a matte finish.The doe-foot ergonomic tip applicator is shape slightly curve that simulates the sensuous touch of a finger.

Before you apply the Lipnicure remember to put on some lip balm, it glides on smoothly and doesn't dry up that fast so if you can correct any mistakes you made. After this stuff sets, it ain't going anywhere.They are so stubborn that Clio actually sells a remover just for them, but you could use your usual waterproof/oil makeup remover to remove them and even that you could still see the beautiful stain on your lips after that.

There are 2 things I didn't like, the first is how it feels; there is like a hard and slightly dry but a bit tacky mask on my lips and can flake off if I didn't put on any lip gloss, so it's very important to put on that gloss or you could just get their top coat. Second is the price, Me and my follow Asians in Asia still wish that prices of any cosmetics will be a lot more cheaper like the prices in USA *sighs*.

Overall, there is really nothing bad about this product. I might just have to get their lip primer and top coat to try if they feel better together on my lips.

Happy weekends!! Hugs & Kisses!!

Link to: YSL Rouge Pur Couture Vernis A Levres Glossy Stain: Rouge Gouache (#11) and Rose Pastelle (#18)

Tarte: Amazonian Clay 12-hour Full Coverage Foundation

Tarte: Amazonian Clay 12-hour Full Coverage Foundation (Light Sand) (SGD $60) is like airbrushed foundation, the Amazonian Clay will intuitively adjust to your skin's concern whether is oily, dry, or combination. It reduces the appearance of pores and evens out discoloration. It is a long wearing full coverage foundation with UVA/UVB SPF 15 formula and blendable.

I have a love hate relationship with this foundation, it doesn't seems to control my oil T-Zone that well because it only lasted about 4 hours in the extremely humid and hot weather in Singapore. Another thing is Tarte wasn't kidding about it being full coverage because a little goes a very long way. If I apply too much, it starts to feel very heavy and seems like a mask on my face which feels very uncomfortable.

The only 2 ways I could use it is to mix with my other foundations with a lighter texture and coverage, or just apply a very thin layer. I just can't decide whether I love it or hate it, I love that it is full coverage and the texture which is quite smooth, silky and very blendable. It looks flawless when you first put it on but hate it when it just cakes up after the four hour period.

I blame it on Singapore's weather because its so difficult for makeup to last long on my skin. I'm like searching for a needle in a haystack and the only reason I say that its because not only I have to deal with my oily-combination skin, I still got to deal with the excessive sweating in this kind of weather.

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Overall I do think it is a good foundation, not great but still good. I believe it will be excellent especially for those whose skin belongs to the more normal type. It might be great for me almost during the end of the year from October onwards where the weather will be much cooler, for now I would just keep it in my makeup stash and wait till then before I would even bust it out to use again. For the time being I still prefer their Amazonian Clay Full Coverage Airbrush foundation better which I had done a review on previously and I'll have link below if you are interested in checking that out.

Have you tried this foundation yet? What do you think of it?

Link to: Tarte Amazonian Clay Full Coverage Airbrush Foundation

Maybelline: Color Tattoo 24 Hours Gel-Cream Eyeshadow (#55 Inked in Pink) & (#65 Gold Rush)

 Left: #55 - Inked in Pink Right: #65 Gold Rush

I was excited and a bit wary when Maybelline Singapore released 2 more shades for the Color Tattoo, firstly Singapore only got a total of just 8 shades before this release and I had a bad experience with my previous Color Tattoo in Bad To Bronze (The texture was horrible, dry and hard and dry out within just 2 months). Or maybe I just got a bad batch that time?!

This time round I got to test it out in Watson our local chain 'drug store' before I bought it. I'm extremely excited about these 2 colours. How I wish they just bring in a neutral shade like Barely Branded, Pomegranate Punk a red burgundy, etc was released in the USA which I believe a lot of beauty addicts out there would love to have them too. Asia's makeup colour ranges in general is really limited, I do hope they will be adding more soon.

Color Tattoos are somewhere between a cream and a gel; they apply like cream, but sets like a gel to be long-wearing, up to 24 hours. They can be worn alone, sheer or built up to full opacity, or used as a primer or base for powder eyeshadow products. As for me, I use them as a base for power eyeshadow products. They do crease a bit on my eyes if I were to use them just alone, I've other brands that I much prefer use alone as a cream shadows then the Color Tattoos.

  Left: #55 - Inked in Pink Right: #65 Gold Rush

Maybelline: Color Tattoo 24 Hours Gel-Cream Eyeshadow (#55 Inked in Pink) (SGD $ 15.90) is a pinky-mauve with a frosted metallic finish. I didn't exactly wear them for 24 hours but anyway who would, they do let my powder eyeshadows last pretty long for about 12 hours as a base. It applied with full coverage without needing to layer the product on, quite pigmented I must say. The texture is very creamy and lightweight.

Maybelline: Color Tattoo 24 Hours Gel-Cream Eyeshadow (#65 Gold Rush) (SGD $ 15.90) is a sparking strong yellow-tone gold with a metallic finish which I prefer over their first released #45 Bold Gold. I didn't felt that there was any grittiness in the texture but maybe because of the sparkles it did not blend in as well as #55 Inked In Pink, just have to be a little more patience with this one and other then that the wear, pigmentation and texture is the same.

 Left: #55 - Inked in Pink Right: #65 Gold Rush

I'm glad that I gave them a second chance, they're long-wearing, creamy, easy to apply and blend and significantly more budget-friendly then their high-end counterparts. The formula seems to be better then the first release, hope they keep improving and bring in more colours soon.

Tried any yet? Which shades is your most use? Feel free to leave a comment below and I will get back to you as soon as I see them!

Marc Jacobs: Magic Marc'er: Precision Pen Eyeliner

My final makeup item I got from the Marc Jacobs beauty line is their Magic Marc'er: Precision Pen Eyeliner, never ever thought of getting a eyeliner pen from a luxury brand at all but the sales assistant was so convincing that it was really good. (Anybody that falls into the trap like me?!)

I never believe or ever can justified getting an expensive eyeliner which will dry up pretty soon and I'm always happy with my cheap eyeliners which get the job done as well as the expensive ones. This is my first ever luxury liquid eyeliner pen, and the packaging does look a little bit like a Mont Blanc Pen.

I've always struggle to get a perfect winged-liner look, even as a makeup artist it has never been easy for me. I always has a problem at drawing lines due to my naturally shaky hands, even went to a doctor for that but there is nothing that can solve the problem for me and I just need to deal with it.

It's like god-send when the liquid eyeliner pen was invented and was even better that I found a great one like this Magic Marc'er: Precision Pen Eyeliner. Its just an eyeliner and its an over-price eyeliner! I never think I would love it so much too. And here is what I think about it:

Marc Jacobs: Magic Marc'er: Precision Pen Eyeliner (SGD $39) has a felt tip applicator that is fairly stiff and the tip of the applicator is very thin which is great at drawing precise lines. The ink is incredibly black, flows really nicely to the tip so you will have a lot of control which will make your application for both thick and thin lines much easier. The formula is quite wet but after a few seconds it sets it will not budge. It is waterproof and will stay pristine day to night and can only be remove with a water-proof makeup remover. Glides on smoothly without any skips and the finish does have a bit of shine to it. This pen is up for any task, a dramatic cat-eyed effect to a natural-looking line.

P.S. sorry for this blurry photo.

It is on the expensive side but I've countless of cheaper versions that the performance doesn't compare. Sometimes we just have to spend more to get a better quality product. I hope it can last a while for that hefty price tag. But still looking on the bright side that I can find a cheaper version soon.

What do you gals/guys think? Any Cheaper alternatives that you could recommend? Or do you love the Marc Jacobs: Magic Marc'er: Precision Pen Eyeliner as much as I do?

Link to: Marc Jacobs: Genius Gel Super-Charged Foundation

Link to: Marc Jacobs: Style Eye-Con No. 7 Plush Eyeshadow ( #202 The Tease Palette)

Link to: Marc Jacobs: Lust For Lacquer Lip Vinyl (#210 Boom Boom) 

Marc Jacobs: Lust For Lacquer Lip Vinyl (#210 Boom Boom)

Hi my lovely ladies, here is my installment of another review from Marc Jacobs beauty line and this time is on their Lust For Lacquer Lip Vinyl. This is a colour-drenched, champagne-infused and plumping formula. #210 Boom Boom is a full-coverage lip gloss that I chose to get and they are decorated with a black logo and features a pointed applicator for a more precise application which is different from the sheer formula.

Marc Jacobs: Lust For Lacquer Lip Vinyl (#210 Boom Boom) (SGD $39) is a full coverage gloss with an insane pigmentation, the coverage is amazing and is extremely glossy too. The formula is not too thick nor too thin, it feels extremely comfortable on. There is a cooling sensation like a minty-fresh which last for quite a while at least a few minutes and it doesn't feel sticky on. It has a very high-shine that gives your lips a very plump look. #210 Boom Boom is a fuchsia with a blue-purple sheen, it does contains micro blue and pink shimmers.

There is one thing you got to beware of,  that is you need to line your lips to prevent bleeding and other then that is really nothing negative about it. It just applies evenly, the lasting power was normal just like any other lip gloss out there.

It is a very beautiful colour and I love the minty-fresh feeling it gave my lips. Would I repurchase? I would if there isn't so many other different brands for me to chose from. The only thing that is comparable is the price. It is cheaper then other luxury brands out there. Unless I really fall in love with the colour and it's unique enough maybe it's justifiable to get another one.

What do you think? I love to hear your comments about it. Please leave your comment down.

Have a great weekend! XOXO!

Link to: Marc Jacobs: Genius Gel Super-Charged Foundation
Link to: Marc Jacobs: Style Eye-Con No. 7 Plush Eyeshadow ( #202 The Tease Palette)