Pink Treats!

Today is pink day! I've just recently gave my blog a good scrub and dress up, but this isn't it just yet. I obviously need a gorgeous banner. Am I already scaring you with all the pink? I promise I'm not any hardcore pink lover, this was purely random, heh!

Have been rethinking a blog name as well, any suggestions? :)

And since I've taken photos of quite a few products, I might as well dive into it and give some of it a nice little shout-out.

DKNY Sweet Delicious – PINK MACARON

How can someone not adore such a cute little thing! Pink Macaron is one of the three newly released 'Sweet Delicious' scents from DKNY. I'm sure you are fairly familiar with its elder sister Be Delicious! Got hooked within seconds while browsing duty-free stuff in the airport and just had to get it! It's a sweet scent yet not toooo sweet. Scents are so hard to describe aren't they, so just go check it out! The others in the line are Creamy Meringue and Tart Keylime (which are gorgeous too!)

Banila co It Shiny

I received it as part of my birthday goodiebag from Fitrina. The product is called It Shiny. Whatever the reason for the weird grammar, it's a cool product. It is a liquid highlighter that is pinky-peachy when squeezed and its great for mixing in with your foundation or just dabbing it on the bridge of your nose or cheekbones! 

Fairy Drops Mascara

Well, this is a product that has been raved by the beauty community. It is quite a good mascara! It has great black colour, a unique application wand and it stays on foreverrrrrr. They say the Japanese makes the toughest and best mascaras. Oh yea~ I can hardly remove it with my usual eye makeup remover (for eyes and lips). Truth be told, I'm not such a big fan of mascara! The tugging and rubbing to remove mascara is too damaging.. ;( Great product though.

Soap & Glory Hand Food

Soap & Glory is kinda known for their scent. Many people love it and some claim it smells exactly like a Chanel perfume. I personally have yet to take a whiff at the expensive luxury brand but it does smell nice and sweet. I've almost finished my little tube of Hand Food! In terms of effectiveness, it does work fairly well, and has a pleasing scent. 

Crabtree & Evelyn Rosewater Hand Therapy

I received this as a gift from Shu (my sister). It. Is. A. Huge. Amt. Of. Handcream, that smells like rosewater. It's very creamy and silky which absorbs into your skin to near nothing, your hands feel soft and moisturized after. The metal tube will last you for ages but could be a chore to carry around (that's why I bring around my S&G one more often). Shu uses the Lavender scented one and I always preferred it more to mine! :p

p.s. my new favourite hand cream is the Elizabeth Arden 8-hour one! 

Products:I wish I had! NYX Matte Lip Cream, Heavy Rotation Gel Liner, Sleek Suede

I have on my YouTube subscription list, a whole bunch of beauty vloggers, and this means that I get exposed to many new (not forgetting pretty) beauty products that I wish I had my hands on! Well, there can never be too many makeup items can there? Sadly, money is a huge issue here. An undergrad is usually poor and in debt and that's exactly who I am!

But still I think it can't harm to just share what I am hoping to get my hands on, can I :) So, here are the few items on my 'to buy if I have excess cash' list!

1) NYX Matte Lip Cream in Antwerp

I have the lip cream in San Paulo, a gorgeous deep deep rose pink. I love it! The pigmentation is there, it smells and tastes great (creme bulee, sorta?) and goes on so smoooothlyyy. The cream glides on exactly like a cream and subtly dries to a slightly powdery matte finish. I need to get my hands on more. I'm eying on Antwerp, a bright peachy colour. I am lacking that colour in my lipstick collection ;)

However, I am worried about how it'll look on me. I have an average (or slightly darker) Asian yellow skin tone. I've seen it work wonders on people who are fair.... but I WANT!

2) Kiss Me: Heavy Rotation Gel Liner

I have heard great things about this gel liner from Fi. She has made this her most current HG eyeliner! How can I not try it! I love my liquid liner, but truth be told, I'm still not too expert on it just yet. It takes a lot of patience and STEADY HANDS. I work better with an angled brush.

It's costing about S$24-25 bucks at Watson's and that is, by my standards, pretty expensive! I wonder if I should use my Watson's rebate on this. hmm.

3) Sleek Blush in Suede

This blush was introduced to me by beauty vlogger Beautycrush. It is a matte neutral blush that seems to just enhance one's facial features! It looked good on Sam (vlogger) and totally convinced me that I need it. Just waiting for undertwenty to restock :)

I know I would probably get all three items when the time comes... they are not exactly high end and damn expensive! But only time will tell.

In the meantime, share with me if you have tried these products. Let me know if they are worth it!

TOPSHOP Lipstick Rio Rio

My first Topshop lipstick (Rio Rio) was bought because of Zoella (http://schoee.blogspot.sg/) and her bright lips! Loved that it looked so pow-wow yet it doesn't look too over the top. It's a real dilemma, wearing red lipstick in a humid country because its quite troublesome. I sweat on most days outside and sweating makes you want to touch your face! With a bright lip colour on, that is just a no-no (imagine the mess)!

Nonetheless, the lipstick looks too gorgeous on her to give up. So I went and bought Rio Rio.

Satin matte finish lipstick to smooth, hydrate and nourish lips. Apply for fabulous colour and moisturised, matte finish, wear alone or with gloss for a shiny finish. (Topshop.com)

Rio Rio is a bright red lipstick that runs quite warm and a little orange-y. It is rather pigmented, one coat would give you colour but to get the colour true to the tube, a couple of coats would be enough. It does give a satin matte finish (I would rather a full matte) and perhaps that is the reason it's not extremely drying.

If you're looking for a true red lipstick, Rio Rio may not be for you.

For a country that's not too hot on bright lips, Rio Rio could be considered as a daring attempt. How I wish Singapore was more into red lips! ><

A normal TOPSHOP lipstick costs SG$19, a little more than 8 pounds converted.

Here is Rio Rio compared to two other 'redder' lipsticks:

Really Red is, well, really red. It is a classic red lipstick that adds that glamourous pop to your makeup! It is a Revlon Matte lipstick. Stiletto is not far off being the 'bluer' counterpart. It has the most matte finish but is creamy when applied, not dry!

Overall, Rio is a great summer colour that wakes up the face and make you feel young again (no kidding), but its important to pay attention not to wipe your face subconsciously. Joker anyone? 

Birthday Post!

5th of June was my birthday and I was very blessed to have received many great gifts from my family and friends!

Fi, who knows I love my makeup got me a superb goodie bag. It was more than I hoped for! Quite some Philosophy products (which are mad expensive in Singapore) and other little goodies! Thank you loads :D

There is a full sized Purity 3-in-1 cleanser, which I loved from the sample I got; a travel kit with the same cleanser, Hope in a jar moisturizer and a sachet of eye gel; Banila co. SPF and highlighter; Shiseido hand cream and blotting paper; Watson's hand cream in pomergranate and ginger; not forgetting the Philosophy badge. Gorgeous goodie bag, I love Fi!

Kokky gave me an iPhone case! And such a beautiful one :) I love my phone cases and go through so many in such a short time. I really love how pretty this is, with muted colours. Love.

Haul next! Sis brought home makeup goodies from Hong Kong! 

Stay tuned for MAC Soft and Gentle MSF, Fairy Drops Mascara, another Dolly Wink liner! 

  Low and behold, I got quite a lovely surprised from my bf! 

He had me scan the QR code which revealed the present – an ice cream machine! What came along was a note book that I can log my ice cream making process and outcomes. Cute.

MAC Hey Sailor! Summer color and Bronzing Collection Party

My very first MAC collection event was quite a disappointment. In a tiny country (Singapore) with a whole lot of people and very small MAC stores, collection launches aren't the best things in the world. I was pretty excited to be able to go for the Hey Sailor! collection launch with my friends, expecting quite a good show by such a reputable cosmetics company. Perhaps I was expecting too much but boy was I let down.

The queue was long, but registration was quick and we quickly got into the store. It was really crowded in there, everyone was excited to see the new collection and many were just walking around, touching and swatching the usual stuff. The amount of people were CRAZY. Too many people for such a small small outlet. Not the best idea.

What disappointed us girls was the door gift! We each received a coupon for a complimentary makeover session from MAC (due by the end of the month). Well, we were hoping for better goodies, obviously we were too naive :/ 

Nonetheless, it was quite the pretty sight, being the sailor theme and all.

Here are some photos!

The collection!

 Sales assistants dressed in theme!

Sailor girls dancing!

 

Mr Popeye getting 'tattooed'

 Too many people, a small outlet, no proper gift, can't go close enough to the new collection. Not even sure I'd like to go for the next launch ><

Still, an experience!