Peach under the sun

Hello, people!

Finally, I can sit down, edit my pictures and discuss about beauty products I have tried out. No, I haven't get my Adobe Photoshop or anything like that yet but all thanks to my mobile and certain applications that I am able to edit it straight away after capturing the pictures and sent them to my laptop.

Technology is really great!

Let's ramble about something else besides technology today. First of all, part of the world is transitioning in fall and guess what, for us, summer is all year round! Everyday feels like summer over here in Malaysia and sometimes, it gets super hot and humid that I wish I could just strip naked and walk on the street. Nah, I don't have products that will make the hot and humid weather go away but somehow, since it is summer all year round, it always reminds me of wearing something peachy on my cheeks to give myself that flushing peachy pink glow whenever I go out.

Honestly, I love products that give 3D effect and I am seriously glad I've found this blush by NYX Cosmetics!

NYX Powder Blush in Summer Peach.

Yes, even the name suggests that Summer is all year round!

Me likey!

Now, why did I even mention 3D when a blush is a blush. Geez... What am I talking about? Whatever the reason is, I shall let you see the effect in pictures!

If you're gonna take flash photography while wearing this blush, the blush may appear a little pinkish on your cheeks, which personally, is something I like.

Yes, which girl doesn't like pinkish glow on their cheeks, right?

However, if you are gonna take pictures under normal light and not flash photography, the blush may appear a little peachy with gold shimmers.

I was super intrigued because I thought to myself, under normal lighting it looks a dupe to the infamous NARS Orgasm. Well, I may be wrong but that is just my opinion.

Here's a picture of the swatch of NYX Powder Blush in Summer Peach.

Honestly, for this blush, I think it does not go heavily unless you apply it with a heavy hand. In this case, I'd say, I am quite a miser when it comes to using products because you know, I bought all the stuffs I am using with my hard-earned money so, I'm not gonna waste.

I like the fact that it applies naturally with a healthy glow.

I am not sure if it is me or is it the blush but hey, it can even doubles as highlighter!

Look at my right cheek and yes, that glow!

I am pretty certain it is NOT my oily skin because I took the picture right after I applied my make-up! LOLX!

Actually, this is my third NYX Powder Blush if those bastards of thieves did not steal my collection! I guess one of this blush will last for a year or so because I do have other blushes available too. Asking if I will re-purchase NYX Powder Blush in future, yes, I will definitely re-purchase these blushes but in other shades!

It retails for around RM26 each at Colours Cosmetics Malaysia.

If you are interested in other NYX blushes, do visit as well because they have almost complete collection of NYX products and if you're a Sigma die-hard fan, it will be great too because, hey, babies, they have Sigma products in store as well!

What are you feeling today?

Update - NYX products can now be bought at Colours Cosmetics if you are from Malaysia and Singapore!

Is it moody?

Is it happy?

Is it sad?

Is it disappointed?

Or maybe... I quote from Jackie Chan from The Tuxedo, "This is constipated look!"

LOLX!

Whatever that you are feeling today, hopefully all of you are healthy.

Today, I'm gonna be a little more lame than usual... Since our moods vary from time to time, in order to hide those mood swings, girls, we are lucky because we have lipsticks of different shades to give different moods to those who are looking at us.

I'll be showing you one pretty neutral eye make-up that will basically go with or without glasses.

It can even go with any dresses or occasions depending if you wanna dress it up or down.

What I did to the eyes was just to apply generous amount of Lancôme Hypnose Waterproof Mascara. Seriously, this mascara is GOOD! I like my Maybelline Pulse Perfection so, so much but since it is a limited edition mascara, I don't think I can get more of them. I'm almost done using my third Pulse Perfection and honestly, I am sad but well... until I discover Lancôme Hypnose Waterproof Mascara! Shall rant about it in another entry soon!

Anyway, we were talking about different lipsticks and lipglosses of different shades today. Can different lip colours give different moods?

CHALLENGE ACCEPTED!

First, I brushed and moisturised my lips for better and smooth application.

Then, I picked 6 of my favourite lips' products as below.

From drugstore to high-end lipsticks... I guess every girl has that, right? It's just personal preferences.

If you wanna know the names of the lipsticks, here goes...

I will list them down for you just in case you can't see it clearly in the picture above. The names of the lipsticks and lipglosses will go by number from left to right.

1. Stage Wondergloss Lipgloss in Persephone
2. NYX Round Lipgloss in Ballerine Pink
3. NYX Round Lipgloss in Whipped
4. NYX Ronud Lipstick in Honey
5. Lancôme L'Absolu Rouge in #6
6. Christian Dior Voyage Collection Lipstick in  #255

So, they basically go from opaque nude to nude to pink to very red.

Here are several pictures of the different lipsticks and lipglosses on my lips. Please do not quote me for anything I have mentioned above because the shades that I like may not be the same shades that you like.

Stage Wondergloss Lipgloss in Persephone is basically a red lipgloss. It is very pigmented so you might wanna go easy on it. I'd say, I love this red shade because it is suitable for dinners, glamorous events or even well, Christmas! Have I told you how much I love Christmas? MOOD - ROMANTIC.

NYX Round Lipgloss in Ballerina Pink is basically near to the shocking shade of pink if you look at it from the packaging but once applied on your lips, it gives you the girl-next-door look. Seriously, you can never go wrong with this shade. I'd say it is suitable for your girls' day out with your best girlfriends MOOD - SWEET.

NYX Round Lipgloss in Whipped is kinda a peachy nude shade which goes really well with smokey eyes. If you wanna play it down, it goes well with neutral eyes. The shade doesn't show up much but it does give you a more plumped lips in pictures and all. Well, this shade is pretty much wearable to all the occasions without have you screaming, "Look at me!" MOOD - LAY-BACK.

NYX Round Lipstick in Honey is well... you can see in the picture - opaque nude which may turn out looking scary especially if you have darker skin tone. It looks scary even on my skin tone. I don't think this is the shade you should be wearing on it's own. Instead, it would be better if you wear it with a pinkish lipgloss or if you wanna neutralize your lips' colours, try this shade, then, apply another lipstick on the top! MOOD - NEUTRAL.

Lancôme L'Absolu Rouge in #6 is a free gift I've gotten when I purchased my Lancôme Hypnose Waterproof Mascara. This lipstick is one of the best long-lasting lipstick ever! I wore it for an interview the other day at Singapore, in which, I sweated terribly because I was wearing high heels and my blazer while walking under the sun. The shade is something like rosey pink and it is quite neutral. You cannot go wrong with this shade too - formal occasions, dinners, celebrations or simply anything! This is a go-to lipstick for me! MOOD - HAPPY.

Christian Dior Voyage Collection Lipstick in #255 is a gift from my aunt few years back and yeah, I know it is yucky but well... it smells good and why waste if it's still in good condition? Initially, I was feeling so sad that I had to use it because I know for sure I won't be able to get more of these babies since they are limited edition. This shade is something like sweet baby pink and if you're into all cutesy stuffs, this may be the shade for you! It goes well with any eye make-up giving it a touch of sweetness and demureness. LOLX! MOOD - INNOCENT.

So, what do you think?

Do all the different shades of lipsticks you have give different moods for different occasions?

Sorry, no picture of constipated look though!

TGIF, people!

NYX Haute Jersey Leopard Couture

Note - this will be a scheduled entry because P1 isn't working well at my place and I have to blog from the nearest cafe with Wi-Fi but the Wi-Fi here isn't anything great.

Update - NYX products can now be bought at Colours Cosmetics if you are from Malaysia and Singapore!

About 2 weeks ago, I finally got my NYX Haute Jersey Palette courtesy of Joanne. I didn't have enough time to try this palette out because I have been really bothered and busy with my thesis.

Anyway, if you don't know yet, NYX came out with this palette some time ago. I wasn't really interested in getting this palette initially because I heard the colour payoff of these eyeshadows is crappy.

Basically, you get quite a lot of products in this palette.


So, if you're an on-the-go person, I'd say, just grab this palette and you'll have everything that you need to go with you.

Lemme go through one by one the thing I like and dislike about this palette.

Let's go to the PROS first.

Did I mention I love the packaging? Well, if I haven't, yes, I love the packaging. Pigmentation of lipglosses, blushers and bronzers is AMAZING!

These products that come along in the palette actually work better than those single products that I own in my collection. Even though some may label the packaging as bulky but hey, comparing to hell lot of products that you bring when you're on the go, this isn't considered bulky, okay?

Okay, now, for the CONS.

The thing that I don't like about this palette is the pigmentation of the eyeshadows.

Do you see what I mean? Some eyeshadows like the shimmery greys and blacks are pigmented but for others, they are like bleh, I can live without them...

Even though I did mention the pigmentation for the bronzers is amazing, honestly, the shades are too orangey on my skin tone and I felt like I've mudpied my face whenever I use the bronzers... Sad, sad, sad max.

Anyway, here's a look I've created with this palette.

I shall say no more and if you're interested, you may just find someone who resells NYX products in Malaysia to lay your lands on this product.

Price - USD$25
Product - 2.5 out of 5
Packaging - 4 out of 5
Availability - NYX Cosmetics
Re-purchase - I doubt if I'll get this again.

Be-early CNY surprises

Whatever the reason is, I think blogspot doesn't like me. Just look at the disorientated uploaded pictures! Cacat, I know, right? Anyway... it doesn't really matter much though.

Two weeks ago, I went to pick up my parcel at the post office


I was thoroughly surprised to see my belated Christmas present! LOLX! Guess what came in the parcel?

It's this baby!


NYX Haute Jersey Leopard Culture! No joke, no joke! I was mad in love with the packaging the first time I saw it because I love anything gold because I am materialistic.

The moment I unboxed and opened it, again, I fell in love...


Isn't it gorgeous? Packed with 24 eyeshadows, 3 bronzers, 2 blushes, 1 highlighter and 2 lip glosses, how can you resist it? You can actually take this baby with you for a short trip without having to worry you don't bring enough makeup products.


I have not try out the eyeshadows or anything in the palette yet, so, I can't comment much as for now. Yes, no mistake, I have been exceptionally busy with my asshole thesis that almost takes 20 out of 24 hours of my everyday life. Even when I dream, I dream of my thesis!

Anyway, shan't talk about my thesis much here because... bestie came back from Glasgow just recently and look what she has brought back for me!


At first glance, you'll be thinking, what kinda packaging is that - yellow and blue - looks so transformer-ish. LOLX! Hahahaha...

When I took out the bar inside, OMG... it's from Lush!!!


And the soap is called Angels Delight - no wonder! Me Delight, Angels Delight, geddit, geddit?

I am so, so grateful because I've been dying to get my hands on Lush products for so damn long already but well... financial problems forever hold me back!

Now, I can haz Lush!

Thank you so much, BFF!!!


Other that Lush, I did ask her to get several stuffs for me. I bet you girls are gonna drool over it soon! Hahaha.


Drooling yet? You know what? The MUA eyeshadows are gorgeous and best of all, they're retailing for 1 pound each at leading UK drugstores.


No swatches or anything yet because I am still busy trying to straighten things out!

Now, the highlight of the day!


The long awaited Sleek Primer Palette!

I'm gonna end abruptly as for now because I am damn sleepy.

Goodnight, people!

Smoochie, smooch!

Update - NYX products can now be bought at Colours Cosmetics if you are from Malaysia and Singapore!

It's two more weeks to Christmas and I'm feeling great - feel like going shopping but then again, boh lui to spend because yes, I am saving for my Singapore trip. It has been 2 years since I last got out of Malaysia and I can't wait to visit Singapore!

*whistling smurf song*

Okay, as the title has said, this entry is gonna be all smoochie smooch, smooch!


It'll be an entry on lipsticks and lip glosses, so... if you're interested, read on because I will be adding my personal touch to those reviews you've read online because what I like may not be the same as others. At the end of the day, you will be your own judge.

P/S - Warning! Long entry with lotsa pictures ahead!

I am not particularly anal about lipsticks, lip glosses or even lip liners but then again, it doesn't mean I will put on every lipsticks out there in the market, especially from the night market where you can get tons of ciplak MAC products. LOLX! My lips are forever dry and sensitive so, if I go wrong with the lipsticks or anything, I'll get chapped lips the next day. Still... yeah, as long as the lipstick is moisturizing enough with average staying power, then, I'll be good with it.

I do believe every girl has her own HG lipsticks or anything. Well, I have mine and sad to say, it's kinda wasteful but then again, I always categorize my HG lipsticks into three different categories in accordance of their prices - affordable, average and high-end.

Let's take a look at what I have in my affordable range.

Affordable Lipsticks

Anything for me that is around RM5 to RM20 would be considered affordable because well... I don't really splurge on lipsticks since I get them FOC most of the times from my aunt and cousins. So, if I do buy lipsticks of the affordable range, it has to be under RM20!

My first choice would be Essence Lipsticks!


Well, these are basically what I have in my collection. I got two of them to try out initially and ended up liking the formula because they're QUITE moisturizing even though the lasting power isn't long - probably around 2 hours or so, then, you'd need to reapply.


Among the four shades that I have, I dig Frosted the most because it totally gives you the frosted lips that I love whenever I'm going for smokey eyes. I don't know about you but I kinda like frosted-looking lips with smokey eyes. It always gives the uumph effect that I want.

Here are pictures of these lipsticks applied on my lips. Please be warned I wasn't wearing any makeup that day because well... bad skin condition, hence, I've gotta go easy on makeup.


From what you can see in the pictures, there is a tinge of colour in every shade but the shades aren't pigmented enough if you were to compare to other brands but hey, with only RM9.90 for each lipstick, what else can you complain, right?
Essence Stay with Me Lip Gloss kinda does it job the BA claimed when I asked her the other day. She told me, "It'll stay with you as long as you don't eat or drink."

Right... no eating and no drinking will kill me! Hahahaha... but other than that, I'd say the staying power is probably around 2 hours too.


Best deal - it retails for RM9.90 as well.

I'd say this is not really the best lipgloss ever because it does feel sticky upon application and you all know no one likes sticky lip glosses.

Next up are lips' products from the infamous brand - NYX.


Go langgar dinding if you're among the online beauty social circle and you have yet heard about NYX. LOLX!

Those are the only NYX lips' products I own because I sold off my RLS in Strawberry Milk as it looked too pale on me.

Take a second look at the picture above - I can't believe I am almost done with Whipped and Sorbet - I can't wait to finish them. Hahaha. I didn't take pictures of these two lip glosses because Eki wears them all the times and she looks 100 or 200 times better than me with these lip glosses.

NYX Round Lipgloss has been discontinued in the official NYX website but you can still get them from ULTA, Cherry Culture or Nonpareil Boutique for around USD$2 each.

Check out my swatches!


Lemme start with the ultimate love from NYX lips' product - Lip Lacquer Pot. I kid you not when I say I love his lipgloss cum lipstick. I don't know whether this product is supposed to be a lipgloss or lipstick but anyhow, it works great on me!


It delivers the subtle pinkish glow any girl would love if you get the same shade as mine - Sweet Pea. Very moisturizing and best of all - I have yet to regret getting this product although I hate the inconvenient packaging that requires a lip brush to dig out the product. It is kinda not hygienic for lips' products to be packaged in a pot without any scoop or anything.

Have you ever face the problem of not being able to test out the products before buying them? Well... a bad purchase of mine...

NYX Round Lipstick in Honey.


Sorry that I made a mistake in labeling the shade.

When I was choosing the right nude shade, I didn't expect Honey to turn out so damn nude that I almost look like a girl without lips whenever I apply this shade. The shade isn't true to what you see on NYX's official website. It is extremely opaque!

If you're going to nude out your lips in order to prep them for other lip colours, then, this shade will do great but if you're gonna wear them alone, it's a big NO, NO! On the performance, it doesn't really last like up to 6 hours but it does last longer than those lipsticks from Essence. They're moisturizing enough if you have dry lips like mine!

Average Lipsticks

So, average for me are lipsticks that retail for around RM30 to RM50. Anything above RM50 for me would be categorized under high-end range.

My pick would be those lipsticks from Stage Cosmetics. Well, what can I say? I love Stage Cosmetics because they're like... one of the best brands ever in Malaysia.


I actually have more than these two lipsticks from Stage but well... I have yet to officialize them yet. Hahaha... Oh, their lipglosses are wonderful but yes, I haven't started using them yet since I'll finish up my NYX lip glosses before using new ones.


Audrey basically comes from the most moisturizing line of lipstick comparing to it's other counterparts. The only down to this line of lipstick is that it doesn't last and when it actually dries up, it'll leave residues on your lips. I don't know about others but it happens to me.


Other than that, I'm perfectly fine with it - the pigmentation is okay and lasting power is average too - probably around 3 to 4 hours if you don't go around and mess with it.

As for Buff Belle, it comes from Stage's Matte collection and basically all shades from this collection are matte!


On the first swatch, I was petrified with how dark Buff Belle looked on hand but when I actually applied it on my lips - it looked wonderful and somehow, it has this nice vanilla scent to it. Hahaha... I'm anal over scents!

The staying power of the lipsticks from the matte collection is longer than the others. So, if you want something that last up to maybe 5 to 6 hours, try this out.

Both collections of lipsticks retail for RM45 at Stage Cosmetics.

High-End Lipsticks

So, any lipstick that goes beyond RM50 for me would be considered dead expensive because on an honest account, I don't go around purchasing lipsticks of high-end brands but if the products work on me, I might consider to re-purchase them.

Enough say.

I bet ya'll will have this image of maybe this...


It's natural... Whenever I drop by Midvalley, the first ever counter I see in Jusco is Chanel... Never have I thought I would end up with one of the lipsticks.

What I have with me is the Chanel Rouge Hydrabase in Aventure.

Yes, I didn't splurge, okay? I got it as a Christmas present and I am really digging this lipstick so much that I don't guarantee I won't be re-purchasing it.


Can you see the tip of the lipstick? I've been wearing this so much ever since I got it 2 to 3 weeks ago and gosh... I should really go easy on this expensive lipstick.

LOLX!

Aunt said it retails for around AUS$30 so, probably, it'll be around RM70 to RM80.

This lipstick, just as it's name suggests, super moisturizing and bet you don't know, it can last up to 8 hours without re-touching! Hahaha... mind you, 8 hours for me and not for anyone else because I tend to skip food and drinks if I'm wearing red. I guess you could probably say the shade is kinda pigmented too.

Next up is the Christian Dior Voyage Collection Lipstick.



I am sorry if you didn't get it because it was released a few years ago and it was a limited edition. So... my bad if I am tempting you. Hahaha.


The shade I have is 255 and I don't exactly know the name since it doesn't come with the name printed on the lipstick.

All I know is... I love the pinkish shimmery tone of this lipstick even though it feels dry on my lips. It's not moisturizing at all but still, I don't mind using it since the shade is so pretty!

I forgot the price - it could be somewhere around RM70 to RM90 per lipstick. I can't remember. That was like 3 to 4 years ago! Hahaha... Don't worry, this lipstick is still good and it doesn't smell awful at all.

The last lipstick that I have - Clinique Long Last Lipstick in Creamy Nude.


I guess all of the girls can never have enough nude lipsticks! Hahahaha... After my first failure with NYX Honey, I turned to my cousin who was a BA for Clinique, Australia for advice and she introduced this shade to me. Best of all, she got this shade for me and I need not pay a single cent to get it. Hahaha.

If you're interested, it retails for USD$14.50 and please don't ask me about it's price in Malaysia because I really don't know.

This lipstick does last quite long - 6 to 8 hours as well and you are not gonna believe it's moisturizing effect, I tell you! The moisturizing effect is miraculous - it glides like magic and it stays like your faithful doggie. Hahaha.

Anyway, here is a swatch of all the high-end lipsticks I have.


So, what's your favourite lipsticks?

Before I end this entry, just something extra to share. Here's a picture of the products finished in November 2011. I'm gonna gear up to finish all that I own so that I can buy new ones. Hahaha.


On another note, I almost forgot I have this palette already until stupid sister digs it out of my stash few days ago!


Holy cow! It's the infamous Urban Decay Book of Shadows 4!!! Hahahaha... Is it 4 or is it 3? LOLX! I can't remember at all.


The eyeshadows are untouched and I have forgotten all about it because I dig my Naked Palette so much!

Enjoy the rest of the week, people!

NYX HD Eyeshadow Base

Update - NYX products can now be bought at Colours Cosmetics if you are from Malaysia and Singapore!

Hello, gorgeous-es!

First of all, I'm so, so glad Joanne darling came for a visit over the weekend to KL and honestly, it has been a pleasure meeting her and also her boyfriend. OMG... I've never felt so excited meeting a friend and gosh, I guess if we have time, Jo and I are definitely going to be the best of friends like EVER!

She brought me few presents too!

Aww... babe, thank you so, so much! You couldn't imagine how grateful I am and how thankful I'm feeling at the moment you gave me the things I've always setting my eyes on. You're definitely one of my BFFs now!

So, one of the presents I get from her was this - NYX HD Eyeshadow Base!



OMG... I can't tell you how much I wanted this stuff ever since I've set my eyes on it since it first came out in the market but like what I've said, NYX is not available in Malaysia. Hence, if you want this, you'd need to join sprees or something like that.

Basically, this is another eyeshadow primer. Some compared it to UDPP but I'd not do any comparison because I don't wanna waste my UDPP. It's freaking expensive, okay?! Hahaha... Well... My verdict is - I love this base!

It's close to skin-coloured tone once you have it out.



Pretty much similar to UDPP, huh?

So, after smoothing it on the back of my hand, I tried swatching NYX Jazz Night on it and did comparison between swatches with and without base.



Well, hey... what can you say?

It's obvious that swatches done on base appeared to be more VIBRANT and yeah, PIGMENTED too because I was doing some washing in the kitchen and guess what, the swatches are still with me now - insanity!

So, can I deduce that it's kinda a little waterproof and long-lasting?

At least, it is for me but please don't strangle me if what I've deduced is wrong, okay? It's personal preferences and works differently on each and everyone of us.

Hence, what I can say is... I love this product and yes, I love Jo for everything - dinner, present and friendship! I'm gonna miss her company!

Product - 5 out of 5
Packaging - 3.5 out of 5
Availability - NYX, Nonpareilboutique, Cherry Culture
Re-purchase - OMG, yes!!!