August and September Favourites

Not going to lie, writing this bimonthly favourites has been difficult. I wanted to start by listing each product I liked at one particular time during the month. As the weeks progressed however, I found the list too lengthy. I then scrapped the tiny lists, opened my make-up drawer, and critically asked myself which one among the many have I really used and liked. Eventually, I decided that I liked a lot of non-beauty favourites as well, which is why this post is a mix!

Etude House Good Bye Pore Ever Pore Primer Essence

Yes, this again! I use this whenever I use the Jouer Matte Moisture Tint, as it does not apply well over textured skin. I've grown to love it again after not using it for a long time, as it gives both an extra layer of hydration to the skin, plus a bit of a glow that never registers as greasy. I'm running out of this tube, so I need to start looking for a backup!

Too Cool for School Art Class by Rodin Createur du contour & Happy Skin Angled Blush Brush

Yep, still banging on about this. I find that when I have the time, I will always opt for a bit of subtle shading or definition to my poor round face. As fun as the BYS brush was to use, I liked using the TCFS Contour Powder with this blush brush as it gave an even more natural, shadow-like effect to my face. There's a bit of a dent in the powder already, which goes to show just how much I've used and loved it.

Etude House Play 101 Pencil in #50

I was so interested in tightlining in the past few months, but had no proper coloured liner to do it. As soon as I got this pencil however, I found that I have been tightlining non-stop, especially with my new mascara (that you will hear about soon)! Not only does this last all day, but it hardly smudges once dried, and does not irritate my eyes one bit! It's an extra step, but I found that it makes such a difference in making my lashes look fuller.

The Body Shop Glazed Apple Shower Gel

I bring this whenever I sleep over at someone's house or need to take a shower somewhere. It's not only tiny so it fits into most of my bags, but it also smells amazing! I've gotten tons of compliments whenever I use this, and I find that the scent is not too overpowering nor irritating. I am trying to save it as much as I can because this range only comes out during the holiday season!

Momax Power Milk (5 L)

I might be the last person I know to get a power bank, but I finally bit the bullet and bought one, as I have left my phone at home charging too many times. This has been a life saver whenever I need to get home and need to use apps to find the best route (yes, the navigation app is Waze, not that I'm being paid to advertise). It hold 2.5 charges, which is enough by my standards as I am quite thrifty in terms of battery usage. Plus, the design was the cutest among all the other power banks!

That's it from me for now! What about you guys - what were your favourites for August and September?

Friday, October 02, 2015

August and September Favourites

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Foundations Wish List

If you have read my blog for quite some time, you know that I am very particular about my base products (Proof: My make-up bag that Alex rummaged through and featured on her blog). Especially with foundations, I do a bit of extra research and take more time to determine whether or not the product is worthy of a purchase. I have a lot of specific wants when it comes to a foundation, so finding one that ticks the boxes is a rarity indeed. Nonetheless, here are some that I've been eyeing for a while (and hope to add to my daily routine)!

Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum Foundation (53 Beige Clair)

I have wanted this foundation for a good year now. I'm mentally kicking myself in the head for not being familiar with Bourjois when I was in Singapore last year because my friend and I were right at the counter looking at the stuff (_ _). I love how its the type of foundation that glides over imperfections as well as dry patches, seeing as I have a lot of that at the moment. This is currently on top of my beauty priorities list!

Rimmel Lasting Finish Nude Foundation (200 Soft Beige)

I'm genuinely interested in this foundation because of its sweat and humidity-proof claims. Seeing as I live in a very humid country with the most unpredictable weather (sunny and sweltering in the morning, stormy and flooding in the afternoon), a foundation like this would be great for days when I don't know what to expect, and when I need something that will really last. 

Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Full Coverage Foundation

Again, mentally kicking myself because I also went to a Tarte counter not once, but twice when I visited Sephora in Singapore. If I'm being honest, I'm pulled into this because of the hype. I do know that it claims to be both hydrating and sebum-absorbing, something I have never heard a foundation offer. I also want to try more Tarte products, and this seems like a good start!

Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Foundation

I'm very curious about this as the previous foundation received so much love in the past few years. It seems like a really great photo-ready foundation, which I currently do not have! I have also read that is it lightweight but has good coverage, and doesn't give a dewy finish - all things I look for! The reviews are very polar as of late, but its something that I'd love to try for myself to see whether it is good or not!

Happy Skin Zit Zapper Second Skin Creme

This is actually a local product! Happy Skin is one of the brands that I used to pass by in Beauty Bar, but after trying their Angled Blush Brush, I'm genuinely interested in trying their products. This one in particular has a good number of positive reviews as it is both a skin care and make-up product. I love that this one helps with acne - a product that is very lacking in the make-up department! If ever I have money to spare, I'll definitely pick this up.

That's all for now! What about you guys - what bases have you been eyeing? Also, what bases do you love and recommend? Feel free to leave me a comment below!

Tuesday, August 11, 2015

Foundations Wish List

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Spring Drugstore Haul

Hi everyone!

I just wanted to share with you my long overdue haul. I got these all to start my venture into drugstore makeup, which I have long ignored in favour of high-end products or Korean cosmetics with cute packaging (and equally cute advertisers. See The Saem for reference).

I also wanted to get more spring/summer appropriate makeup since all of my current lip products are more fall/winter appropriate. Never mind that the only seasons I get are extremely hot and dry and extremely rainy - its an opportunity for me to expand my collection and to try out new things! I've already put these to good use right after taking photos so expect to see these more on my blog from now on.

The Body Shop Camomile Waterproof Eye and Lip Make-up Remover 

I may or may not have put this in here just for the flower design, but you always need a makeup remover, right? I wasn't satisfied with the Bioderma I got from my last Impulse Haul, so I got this to remove my eye makeup. Being a person who wears waterproof mascara religiously, I know the pains of removing it and this makes it a breeze, I kid you not. I like that it isn't overly oily and heavily scented either. I also raved about this in my Make-Up Removers post and March Favourites.

NYX Powder Blush (Pinched)

I've been wanting to try this line of blushes since I was in high school, but Pinched more than others since it is famed as one of the top NARS Orgasm blush dupes. It's the standard pinky coral with a golden shimmer which screams Spring/Summer to me. I like how it makes me look much more awake and healthy, so I'm definitely going to be using blush more often!

Milani Baked Blush (Bella Rosa)

This was another product I got because of Essie Button, particularly in her Taylor Swift Inspired Drugstore Makeup Look. Colour-wise, reddish blushes seem to be more for Autumn/Winter, but because this one looks so bright in the pan and it has a bit of pink, I thought it was appropriate for Spring/Summer, too. I will say that you only need the tiniest amount due to the strong pigmentation, but the end result is a really pretty pinky red flush.

Happy Skin Angled Blush Brush

Happy Skin is a local brand that I honestly did not expect much from. I ignored it for a while whenever I saw it at Beauty Bar, until Alex told me about the brush set she got. I got this brush since it's the cheapest angled blush brush that I know of, and I'm surprised at the quality of it! The bristles are synthetic and very soft, and I like that they're white so I can tell how much pigment I have on my brush. 

Rimmel Lasting Finish by Kate Moss Lipstick (05)

I've been waiting for a long time to try this lipstick, especially after seeing Alex's review here. I wanted this particular shade because I knew I needed a lipstick that wasn't red. It definitely has a hint of berry in it, but its so brightening and makes me look so fresh and awake, which I think is something that one associates to Spring. Either way, I think this will be a great year-rounder lipstick for me. I need more from this range!

NYX Butter Gloss (Strawberry Parfait)

Who hasn't heard of these glosses? I knew I loved this as soon as I put it on because it applied well, smelled amazing (like cake batter), and left my lips moisturized. Even as it faded after about 2-3 hours, it didn't leave my lips icky and crusty at the edges which is what happens with me most of the time with most lip glosses. I got the shade Strawberry Parfait, which is a sheer fuchsia that leans more pink. I would have bought more but NYX stores locally haven't restocked in months.

That's it for now! I'm still looking for more Spring/Summer products to try so if you have any recommendations, please leave a comment below! Also let me know if you want a review on any of the products mentioned here and in my past posts!

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Friday, April 17, 2015

Spring Drugstore Haul

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