This is apparently a Korean product. Korean make up and skincare are usually really good but this was very disappointing. I bought it as I liked the fact that it was a 2-in-1 product. There's a pencil eyeliner on one end as you can see in the pictures above, and a liquid (pen) eyeliner on the other end. I thought it would be extremely handy but I can say that I definitely regret buying this. It is easy to use and application is smooth but the staying power is just so bad. I remember wearing this in Malaysia for just an hour and my eyeliner smudged like crazy! I looked like a panda! I've tried applying both eyeliners and both had very poor lasting power. I definitely feel that I've wasted money here!
I've used this for quite some time now! I don't usually wear eyeshadow but I still think that it's best to put some eyeshadow primer on before I apply mascara and eyeliner as I have very oily eyelids so my make up is always sliding of my face. This helps keep my eye make up in place which is great. Obviously as the day goes on, your mascara/eyeliner will smudge regardless of what you use so don't think that you're eye make up will look exactly the same as it did in the morning when you arrive home after a long day out. When you apply this, it does look kind of weird on your eyelid alone but it will slowly sink in. I love how it has a little brush and I think the packaging is adorable! I have the tube version of this which I bought first but I find the two slightly different even though it's supposed to be the exact same product which I find a little weird. I'm not sure if it's just me being strange but I actually prefer this version of the eyeshadow primer potion (which I got in a set with the eyeshadow palette).
If you haven't tried this yet, quick, head to your nearest Urban Decay counter! This stuff works!
I bought these for when I went travelling earlier this year as I did not fancy taking a whole bottle of eye-make up remover with me. I had never seen or heard of the brand Halo until I popped into Superdrug for some essentials. They were cheap so I thought why not give them a try.
I was extremely disappointed when I tried them out for the first time. It was literally like cotton pads soaked in water. I can see why they say that it's "gentle on your skin" but it certainly did not remove my waterproof mascara. No matter how many pads I used, my mascara and eyeliner just would not come off. I got so annoyed that I ended up having to use my cleansing oil to remove my eye make up which actually stung it a little. I ended up using the remaining pads to clean things! I will not be purchasing again.
I've been using this for ages now! This stuff really does work! I barely powder my foundation anymore after buying this...and I have oily/combination skin. It lasts forever. Whenever I use this, I spray it across my t-zone first, and then I spray the rest of my face as if I was drawing a cross. I also spray a little on my neck as I always drag my foundation down to my neck. I've noticed that many girls neglect the neck area when applying foundation. This is a big no no. You need to at least pretend that the colour of your face and neck are the same! Many people rave about these kinds of makeup setting sprays, particularly the ones from Urban Decay and I can totally see why. My make up definitely lasts longer whenever I apply this. Obviously, my face still gets oily throughout the day and my make up might smudge in some areas (like around the eyes) but it's nothing unbearable. This product is totally worth buying.
This is a bronzing powder from an Asian make up brand, Bebe Poshe. The brand is well known in Asia, Taiwan in particular, as the founders of the brand are famous socialites. I really wanted to try out one of their products after seeing the brand being mentioned many times on the internet.
I personally think that the product is quite well suited for Asian (Chinese) people, who have more of a yellow skin tone. However, this does not mean that you can slather it on. You've still got to be quite cautious that you don't over do the contouring! Unfortunately the camera didn't pick up the colour too well on the last picture shown above. However, you can still tell that it's a lovely bronze colour from the palette in the third picture. This bronzing powder has a slight shimmer to it which is one of the downsides to the product. Don't worry though, it isn't too obvious! Before, I was always quite worried about buying bronzers as I think that it's quite difficult trying to find one that doesn't make you look orange or "muddy." I wasn't as worried about purchasing this one because after all, the brand is from Asia, so naturally, it should be a product that is aimed towards the Asian/Chinese market in general. I personally don't mind using this bronzer but I wouldn't rate it as the best one out there.
I think this was my first Bobbi Brown product...ever. I was looking for a concealer and I somehow came across this one. I got it in the shade 3.5 (warm beige) which is very close to my skin colour. I like how it is easy to work with because of its creamy consistency. It feels very smooth on the skin and doesn't leave you with dry patches. However, it isn't long lasting. I guess that is why it is referred to as a "touch up stick." I love how it's so small which makes it easy to carry around in your make up bag/handbag. I would use it all over my face, including any blemishes, and even on my under eye area, although it was suggested that it shouldn't be used on that area. It's okay to be rebellious every now and then. I did buy another stick after using this but somehow it has disappeared and I cannot seem to relocate it. Overall, it's a nice product as it doesn't feel too heavy on the skin but its lasting power can be a slight problem.
This was kind of an impulse buy. I always look forward to trying RMK's products. This very black gel eyeliner gives a fairly easy and smooth application. It has a lovely texture compared to some of the gel eyeliners I have previously tried.
Gel eyeliners are quite hard to work with initially, just like any other form of eyeliner. Even until today, I'm still no pro when it comes to drawing any sort of line/flick on my eyelids! They say practice makes perfect...I guess they meant A LOT of practice.
I have used this eyeliner a reasonable amount of times and I have noticed that it doesn't seem to stay that well in place, especially if I apply it on my waterline. If I'm careful and my make up hasn't been on my face for too long, I can get the product to stay on my eyelid pretty well but it smudges a lot in the corners of my eyes and on my lower lash line if I choose to apply any excess around the waterline which is very annoying. I personally have very oily eyelids and my eyes can be quite "teary" at times (especially during summer time) so this may be one of the reasons why I have problems with the product. It just isn't waterproof/smudge proof enough for me to like it. I enjoy using RMK's products and have done for many years, but this was sadly a let down for me. Although its staying power isn't great on my skin, it's definitely better than some of the eyeliners I've tried in the past!
I bought this product a long time ago, when I went to Thailand, as make up brands tend to vary their product ranges from country to country, it was not available in the UK. As far as I was concerned, it was only for sale in Asia. I remember seeing some make up artist mentioning the product (or something very similar) when I was watching a TV show, so when I saw the product in the airport, I just had to buy it.
I have used the product quite a lot of times yet I still have a lot left, so you definitely get your money's worth. I like how there is such a high SPF (50 PA+++), however, I think that it is this factor that makes the skin look quite oily. I have oily/combination skin so I definitely do not need to look any more oilier than I already do.
This Lancome "BB cream" has a unique, but pleasant scent. However, when you've applied it to the entire face, you may notice that your skin looks rather white. No matter how long you rub it in for, your skin colour will still look a little strange initially. You need to give the product some time for it to sink in to the skin, for it to match your skin colour.
I would say that the coverage is okay. After all, it is a BB cream so if you're looking for something with high coverage, then this may not be for you. This is one of them products that you would choose to wear when you want to avoid using heavy foundations i.e. during summer.
I'm not quite sure why, but in the past, when I've used this on a frequent basis, I feel as if I break out more often than usual. Personally I was quite disappointed with the product as Lancome are well known for their good make up products. However, we must remember that everybody's skin is different so just because it doesn't work as well on my skin, doesn't mean that that'll be the case for everyone else.
It isn't often that I use up a whole tube of mascara! I actually really liked this mascara and I would definitely consider buying another one in future. It's great for those with really really short eyelashes, like myself. They don't make my eyelashes appear that much longer but I do feel that it helps open up the eye(s). Also, I like how it is waterproof. It actually doesn't smudge easily. I personally prefer using waterproof mascaras as I have really oily eyelids. My eyes tend to get teary quite often too. All in all, a good drugstore mascara. It's worth it.
I had a bad experience with this product as half of it leaked in my suitcase when I was travelling. I remember pressing the lid down before I put the thing in...either I didn't or it "came off." Regardless, I was actually quite happy with my purchase. I remember someone blogging about it so I decided to give it a try. For me this was a good make up remover as it easily removed my eye make up and I tend to wear waterproof mascara, so it couldn't have been that bad. However it does feel quite "oily" at times, but it is still a relatively good product.
I've had a really crap day but I don't want to rant about it as I'll probably end up being even more "emotional" than I already am...
So I think I'll just do a random blog post to keep my mind off things...
Does anyone have any good ideas?
Well seeing as we're in March now...I think I'll do a "February Favourites" blog post...because I'm sad like that. ;)
So here goes...
1. FAVOURITE DRAMA:
Gosh, it's annoying how Blogger keeps on trying to get me to change FAVOURITE to FAVORITE. I'm sorry but that's the British way of spelling it. ;)
Anyway...let's get back on track...
Currently, On call 36 Hours/The Hippocratic Crush is my favourite drama! It's definitely one of the best TVB dramas that have been around recently...Loveeee Kenneth Ma! I swear he's getting hotter! ;) He'll definitely be getting a lot of attention for his role in this drama! Can't wait to see the romance blossom between him and Tavia! They certainly make a good on-screen couple.
2. FAVOURITE IPHONE APP:
INSTAGRAM! ( @gameifung )
:D
Love love love this app! It's just great for sharing and even photoshopping photos! It's definitely one of the best photo apps for iphones at the moment! A must have for iphones/ipads/itouches!
3. FAVOURITE SONG:
Seeing as I love the TVB drama so much, it has probably come to no surprise that I love the soundtrack for it too! :) However, it gets me all emotional every time I listen to it...Great tune though.
4. FAVOURITE BOOK:
Well I decided to read a book for the first time in like a year so I obviously had to put it down. ;)
"Cheryl Cole...Through My Eyes."
An easy read with lots of stunning pictures of the nation's sweetheart!
She's soooooo pretty!
WELL JELL! :P I guess we aren't all that lucky. Haha.
5. FAVOURITE SKINCARE PRODUCT:
I'm liking this sunscreen, from RMK. :) I've been using it on a regular basis...KIND OF...:P It doesn't feel heavy on the skin which is great. And it has high SPF! A win win!
6. FAVOURITE TV SHOW:
Or should I say my favourite TV show of all time...;)
Xiao S and Kang Yong make the best TV presenters ever!
7. FAVOURITE MAKE-UP PRODUCT:
I was trying to look for a new mascara so I came across this one, Loreal's Volume Million Lashes (Waterproof). Wait....I think it's this one that I have. :P There's so many of them that I don't even know which is which. Haha. But yeah, this mascara is definitely worth a try!
8. FAVOURITE DEODORANT:
My cousin got me a couple of these from Malaysia and I'm loving them. It's soooo handy...It's a "hygiene spray" which can be used as a deodorant under the armpits or on the feet if you have smelly feet. :)
It's a shame that we can't buy it in the UK otherwise I'd be repurchasing!
February was an alright month for me. I didn't really do anything exciting...it was just another month. I seriously can't believe how fast time is going! It's scary!
I just felt like doing a random blog post and thought that this would be a good subject to do!
I guess I could make it a monthly thing...
1. Favourite Drama:
I'm not watching that many dramas at the moment...I usually watch about 4 at the same time but there aren't that many decent dramas out at the moment. :( I'm currently watching Skip Beat and L'Escargot...Are there any dramas that you guys could recommend? :) It's not like I have plenty of time to kill but yeah, I ALWAYS have time for dramas. :P Shouldn't really though...
Anyway, my favourite drama from Jan has to be Ring Ring Bell. :) I couldn't stop watching it! Waiting for another episode to be released every Sunday had become a routine. Hehe.
Oh, and may I say how FIT Peter Ho is! Have you seen them abs?! :P
2. Favourite Song:
This song has been on repeat for the past month. LOVE it. It's part of Ring Ring Bell's soundtrack!
It's called 知足, by 紀家盈(家家).
However, it is a little depressing. :P
3. Favourite Iphone App:
"Mei Tu Xiu Xiu!"
Yes, it's a Chino photoshopping app! :) It's so handy and it offers quite a lot of effects! Plus it's freeee! ;) It isn't hard to use and therefore, all you Non-Chino's will be able to use it too!
4. Favourite Skincare Product:
This is Carmex's fairly new lip balm! And I loveeee it! It's great for dry, chapped lips! Carmex's lip balms are a must-have! Especially when it's winter!
5. Favourite Make-Up Product:
I haven't really been wearing make-up as much lately. :( It's probably because I never have time in the mornings. Maybe I should start making more of an effort...but it's only uni? Who cares what you look like...:P
I love RMK's products as most of my closed ones would know. A little RMK obsessive. Haha. I think I've calmed down a bit though. ;)
I love all of RMK's foundations but I've been using their creamy one the most lately. I love that dewy effect that it gives your skin. People around me also like this product so it must be pretty decent. ;)
6. Favourite Youtube Video:
I've been watching Super Junior videos 24/7 for the past few weeks! So stalkerish! ;)
It's funny how Eunhyuk is always HYPERRRR at all the award ceremonies! He's just too funny! And so is ShinDong! They're adorable!
SJ all the way!
7. Favourite Snack:
EDO cheese crackers!
(I couldn't find a picture of the cheese ones and I can't be bothered taking a pic so this will have to do for now. :P)
The cheese ones have red on the packaging instead of blue!
8. Favourite Celebrity:
I have loadsssssssss! The list is endless! :P
*Thinks*
Okay, it has to be...Siwon Choi for the moment! :D
Sooooo fit! Soooo cute! Sooooo funny! Sooooo nice! Just...sooooo EVERYTHING. Haha.
Someone get him for my birthday and I'll love you forever. ;)
(Some eye candy for all you girlies!)
9. Favourite Hair Product:
I've been using this for quite a long time now. :) It's good for reducing/getting rid off dandruff...I like how it's a shampoo and not one of them extra hair treatments that you have to apply after washing/conditioning your hair blah blah blah. It saves so much time. ;) And the effects are gut!
10. Favourite Scent:
RALPH, RALPH LAUREN!
Bought this when I went on holiday last year and I'm still using it! Love the smell! It's a little strong, but in a good way! ;) It's one of them perfumes that I would definitely buy again and again!
Right, that's all for January! I still can't believe how fast time has gone! I still remember how we were all celebrating Christmas...and BAMMMM...we're now in the second week of Feb! ==" I wish I had a time machine so that I could stop time for a bit. Oh well, I guess we'll just have to be more efficient with our time!
