Just sharing A little Portfolio Work :)

Hello lovelies,

Yesterday I had the privilege of doing up a friend's engagement makeup, and was really pleased with the results.

Before

After

Me with the happily engaged :) 

Other looks I have done:

Asian Princess inspired

Cheryl Cole inspired

Then there was the series I worked on for a group of ladies in another blogpost - Dinner & Dance makeovers, which included Joker Inspired looks!

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TMF Quick Rave: The Sola Look Matte Lipsticks

Hello Lovelies!

A beauty buddy of mine recently introduced me to The Sola Look lipsticks, after she watched a rave review made by popular Youtube guru - What Would Lizzy Do? If you haven't already checked out her channel, check it out now! 

For the price of US$12 per lipstick, it's a steal for the kind of quality you get! They're supposed to be matte - but I'd say they lean more toward semi-matte, to creamy matte lipsticks. The great news is these lipsticks are paraben-free and lanolin-free, and cruelty-free!

I bought 5 lipsticks in total. 

One was a set of 3 - The Glamática Collection - which consists of the shades Isabel, Carolina and Karla. This set costs US$30 (you save US$6!).

A nice everyday wearable beige

A cool pop of pink!

My ULTIMATE fave colour - I LOVE this SO MUCH.

The other 2 shades came I bought as singles.

Subtle rosy pink hue on me.

Something that brighens me up on a Monday!

The colours are really suitable to most skintones. And here in Asia, anyone can carry it off. The part I love is that these lipsticks do not dry my lips out.  I am pretty wary of matte lipsticks coz the variety available usually tends to dry out or chap my lips, so this was a nice surprise!  The colours are super pigmented, and you really need only one application on the lips.  

The best bit?  

They last and last throughout the day!

In fact, I was pretty amazed at the length of time these babies lasted on my lips. 

The company has just launched 2 new colours:

 From their website: www.thesolalook.com

I just ordered them so will update you ladies once I have them in hand! Diana seems to be SO ME... LOL! You can also check out their Facebook page.

Ordering online is a breeze, and you can do so via their website:

http://thesolalook.com

Shipping is capped at US$10 flat for international orders - so really, it's quite a steal!

Have an awesome weekend!

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TMF Tested: The FaceShop Aura CC Cream

Hi ladies

I was recently recommended by a friend to try out The FaceShop's latest CC Cream.  

Aura CC Cream

It so happened that at the same time, I received an ad mail in my mailbox from The FaceShop as they recently launched a new store at Bedok Mall - it was for a storewide 20% off discount!

So, what else? I went to have a look-see!

I got mine in Medium Beige - I think it's the either midtone or the darkest shade. 

It lays claim to 3 capabilities:

- brightens up skintone, as it contains Silver Vine Complex

- has anti-wrinkle, UV protection and brightening benefits

- 12 hour coverage, as well as darkening proof formula

It comes in a pretty cool packaging, with a very clean dispenser.  Not messy, and easy to wipe off!

It also has a special sponge meant for CC cream application as well.

See that little hole in the middle?

Press the dispenser at the bottom, and voila! Out comes your CC cream.  Neat huh?

Test ran it.

Bare Faced Me

With Aura CC Cream on, no filter, no concealer at all!

And indeed, I didn't see the need for any concealer at that point, and just ran around the whole day with this CC Cream, and only set it with a makeup setting spray.

Fresh Faced me with makeup on at 7am - no filter as well

Still looking decent, though my redness is starting to peek through at 5.30pm - no touch-ups done at all.

So my opinion is, the Aura CC Cream does a pretty decent job.  It can last a decent 10 hours max, in an aircon environment - yeap, I haven't road-tested this out in the open as yet. Though my bet is that it will probably last at least 5 hours in Singapore's sweltering heat.

This currently retails for S$49.90 and is available at all FaceShop stores in Singapore.  It comes in 3 varying shades, so please do swatch to get the right tone for yourself!

They do have samples, so if you're on the fence on it, just nip in and ask the friendly sales babes to let you have one.

Happy midweek, ladies!

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Quickie Post: Covermark Mineral Wash

Happy weekend everyone!

I just needed to tell y'all about this really amazing facial wash from Covermark, which I had the pleasure of trying out over the last few weeks.

Covermark Mineral Wash

Sample 25g

Sample 25g

At first I thought, this was a regular facial wash.  You can find the detailed information of the Mineral Wash on Covermark Singapore's official website!

Boy, was I underestimating it's prowess!

Firstly, it lathers up into this puffy bauble of smooth, white creamy mousse - which I found - cute (i know right, such an odd word for me to use LOL).

It works like a clay mask, thereby giving you a thorough cleansing and to me, I do believe it tightens the pores as well.

How did I derive that?

Well, see for yourself the results I had by just using this wash!

Before

My rough skin condition - a direct result of dehydrating factors like not drinking enough water and sitting in aircon all day.

This was taken about 3 weeks ago, and you can see my enlarged pores.

Close up of my deplorable pores :(

So this is the result after 3 weeks of usage:

After

Taken in natural daylight - skin is more hydrated and you can see it looks slightly plumped up. There is NO FILTER on this pic!

Close up of my nose with barely-there pores!

Here is a video which Covermark did to show how you can use the Mineral Wash, and get the most results out of it.

Click on this image to go straight to the video!

I am really really pleased with the results, and I'll be checking Covermark out soon for more of their skincare products.

Meantime, have a great weekend, and happy GSS shopping!

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TMF Quick Look: Lollipops Paris Cosmetics - Lipstick Shiny

Hello lovelies,

Some time back, I spotted this funky looking makeup called Lollipops. They had been available about a year ago at Watson's Singapore - however Watson's stopped carrying them - I guess they replaced with more Korean brands (just have a look at the wide range available in stores now...)

So anyways, I was keen to check it out, and did swatches and was somewhat enamoured with the colours - however never got round to writing this mini review!

So here goes:

Lollipops Lipstick Shiny

L-R: Suzy Kiss, Girls Wanna Have Pink, Made in Love, Fatal Cocktail and Milkshake Baby

Such pretty packaging right??

Oh my tassels....!

Top to Bottom: Milkshake Baby,  Fatal Cocktail, Made in Love,  Girls Wanna Have Pink, Suzy Kiss
 

These are sheer lipsticks, so if you like subtle colours - then this is something you can definitely try. Also, a great summer must-have!

Me trying out this fresh, tangy tone called Fatal Cocktail - sweet right :)

Lollipops is now available at bellabox.sg, they will be including this in July's box so I'd recommend you to subscribe now before they get sold out!

First time subscribers only pay $9.90 for the first subscription box! Isn't that a sweet deal?  You get this lipstick, plus much more! If you didn't already know, bellabox takes different brands and products, puts 'em in a box and sends out to you ladies to try out. You can get some really good brands sometimes, and there's always something for everyone!

I'll be posting another TMF Quick Look soon for the rest of the Lollipops products which I got too!

Have a great weekend ladies :)

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Quickie Video: Biore Cleansing Wipes

Hello lovelies,

Quickie post here! Just wanted to share how crazy good this product is in my short video.

My go-to cleansing wipes at all times :)

There is a sale at Watson's and Guardian's these few days, so quick grab a couple before it ends!

Happy Midweek!

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Quick Rave! Moisture Veil LX powder by Covermark Singapore

Hello lovelies!

I can't stop gushing over this product that I discovered recently!

Let me introduce you to THE MOST ÜBER face powder that I have ever come across.

Moisture Veil LX by Covermark Singapore !

Check out Covermark's local website : http://www.covermarksg.com

It comes in a regular compact powder casing - that has a luxe finish - decked out in an ombre dark gold tone with gold trimmings - and just oh-so-pretty!

Picture taken using natural light so you can see how gorgeous it is!

Covermark is currently only available at Takashimaya's beauty hall- the counter is right next to the escalator and I happened to be served by the very delightful and friendly - Nur.

This powder comes in various tones.

I bought this in MN40!

Case and powder compact comes separately.

My tone is in MN40.

Powder compact comes enclosed - hygiene, people! YAY!

With Flash

Without Flash

When put together - with flash

Without Flash

Let me tell you ladies.

This powder is AH-MAZING!

First let me tell you what it contains.  

It contains Covermark's signature Moisture Coating Formula that hydrates the skin (great for someone with dry skin like me!).  Also, there is a Skin Melting Formulation that helps to blend flawlessly into the skin. There is also the Sandwich Complex Powder and Moist Change Powder that helps to absorb oil, and gives radiance to the skin.  Along with an SPF32, this is the only powder which I am aware of using herbal extracts from 7 different herbs to moisturise the skin! 

What it did for me:

• Covered ALL my pores - leaving me with a FLAWLESS finish (YAY!!!)
• Gave me a SUBTLE, RADIANT GLOW! (Double YAY!!!!)
• Stayed on the WHOLE DAY - I didn't need to keep on topping up powder - talk about long-lasting and this is JUST powder, mind you! (OMG-YAY!!)
• It has SPF32 - which means my face is protected from UV rays! (YaY!!!)
• This last one is going to blow your mind - the powder DOES NOT OXIDIZE! (Are-you-friggin-kidding-me-Double-YAY!!!!!!!)

Yes you heard me right.

It DOES NOT OXIDIZE!

Instead what happens is that this powder actually brightens up throughout the day! You will end up with a MORE GLOWY effect than what you started out with!

Crazy, right?!!

So just so you guys believe this. I have evidence!

Bare faced.

With Moisture Veil LX powder at 6.30am, just before I went to work! NO  PORES and my red patches gone - powder had not settled into skin yet so it kinda looks pale at this point coz I had only JUST applied it!

The powder settles nicely into my skin within 15 minutes after application (Skin Melting Formulation) - and this pic is taken at work after lunch 1pm.

Back home at 8pm!

There was absolutely NO need for me to keep patting any powder.  I just stayed that way the whole day.

If you asked me, this is powder is worth investing in.

Especially good for on-the-go mummies like me, who have no time or just simply want something fast and lasts long - no hassle of having to bring my compact powder along ;) - a great plus especially for upcoming Hari Raya Puasa celebrations where most ladies would only have the fashionable slim or tiny clutches - haha - I know I will!

And did I mention that glow?? 

This is an honest-to-goodness rave review on this powder coz I simply LOVE IT. 

If you are keen yet cautious, just go to the counter and check it out in person.  See the effects with your own eyes and judge for yourselves :) - I promise you will be happy you did!

FYI, there are other compact powders or powder foundations that might be more suited to your particular skin type - so DO check the options there before you make a straight-out purchase.

Cheers

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