Colourpop Cosmetics

Finally made my decision to order some Colourpop cosmetics. As many would have heard, known or tried their makeup. Their products prices ranged from USD $5- $8. Unfortunately the shopping cost to Australia is a killer!

Nonetheless I went ahead to place my order and to my surprise, it’s arrived within a week it so.

I’m so happy with my order and think they’ll be part of my collection. I have to order more after I’ve seen how beautifully pigmented and long lasting. The texture feel is divine even for the sparkling ones, don’t really have that gritty feel to them. In all, I fell in love with their products!

Enough of saying, here are some pics and swatches done:-

Swatches below: Top natural lighting and bottom with flash.

From left: Rex, Nillionaire, On the Rocks, Game Face, Ibiza and Coconut.

Super Shock Cheek Pearlized :- Sticky Sweet

Top natural lighting and bottom with flash.

Marie Claire- The Parcel

Just received my Marie Claire Subscription box- the Parcel Autumn Edit. This is not a normal monthly box but only sent four times a year. I have opted for the seasonal subscription which is $25 (incl shipping) but you can opt for one box only ($29.95) if you just wanna try out one box. There are other options too. Please refer to website: Theparcel.com.au for more info.

I received 8 items in total with 5 being full sized items which is absolutely a bargain!

Here are the pics n info of what I received for this March box.

– Lancôme Advanced Genefique Youth Activating Serum ( sample size-7ml )

– Max factor Masterpiece Transform Mascara in Black $23.95  (Full size)

– Rimmel BB cream Radiance in Light $12.95 (Full size). This item is due to hit to stores from next mth so this is an exclusive preview for us to try.

– MOR Emporium Classics Snow Gardenia Triple-Milled Soap $19.95 (Full size)

– Loccitane Dry Skin Hand Cream in Vanilla Bouquet (sample size)

– Garnier Skin Naturals Miracle Skin Cream $19.95 (Full size)

– Schick Hydro Silk shaver $14.25 (Full size).

– Neutrogena Makeup Remover cleansing Towelettes $3.99 (Full size)

Nars Narsissist Dual Intensity eyeshadow palette

I’m sure by now a lot of you would have known or heard about the Nars Narsissist dual intensity eyeshadow palette. Last week I went to Mecca cosmetics store and I saw this palette. It’s been awhile since I wanted to get it so I was really excited when I saw it in store! Hence I got it!! $105 is pricey but then again if I’m gonna get from ebay, the US currency is high so ended up I probably have to pay more from there. Oh well!

Anyways just wanna share some pics and swatches with you. I have done both dry (left) and wet (right) for your reference.

Essence cosmetics

Hello, today I went to Priceline and saw these new items from Essence and had to get them! They’re just so cute n gorgeous! It’s the Essence Beach Cruisers collection:-

– Beach Cruisers bronzing powder in 01-Life is a Beach. (10g – Made in Poland)

– Beach Cruisers blush in 01- I love Summer Break. (6.8g – Made in PRC)

Both priced at AUD $5.35. Such great products at an affordable price.

I can’t bear to swatch the bronzer as I dun wanna destroy the shimmer part on the palm. 😉 but below are the pics of both products and swatches on the blush. The blush is so pigmented. Only one swipe and you can see the intensity! ( taken and without flash).

I suggest you should check them out. 😉

By Terry Terrybly Rose De Rose Trio Powder Blush

I recently ordered the By Terry Terrybly Rose De Rose trio blush from SpaceNK when they had a 50% off on it. I was just randomly going through the website and saw the sale and to be honest, I still feel the price is expensive even when price was reduced to £37.50 cos I still have to add the shipping cost to it n in total costs about AUD $85 but because I have read a few reviews raved about it so I had to try it myself and I have NO REGRETs. It’s totally worth it! FYI, Mecca cosmetics do sell this blush as well but guess how much??? It’s $145!!!! Yes u heard it right! A lot of stuffs here in Australia are way more expensive than any other countries and I wonder why!

Anyways here’s the description of the product:-

– This trio of roses blush compact flatters the complexion with a customizable flush of colour. Light-reflective pigments accentuate the cheekbones to bring every skin tone to life with a healthy, natural glow. Amid a cluster of fine and luxurious, this blush is enriched with silky photo-luminescent polymers, micro-fused mineral pigments and high-definition light reflective correctors to blend into skin like  perfect veil infused with delicate scent of roses.

It contained 5g of product in a gorgeous magnetic enclosed casing and also comes with a little brush. The casing itself is solid n heavy. The blush does have a divine smell to it. If you dun like product with fragrance, you may not like this then. I think pretty much all By Terry products have this signature rose smell to them.

Here are some of the pics to share:-

Can you see that glow effect?

Chi Chi eyeshadow palette- Mattes

Another swatches to share with you – Chi Chi eyeshadow palette ( Mattes).

Feels creamy, no chalky feeling but some shades are more pigmented than others. The last shade which is the charcoal black was probably the least pigmented. 😦 Uhmm, perhaps I’ve got to try on my eye to see if it performs better.

Anyway here are the swatches:-

Swatches on Chi Chi eyeshadow palette- Taupes

Just wanna share some swatches on one of the latest palettes which I bought- Chi Chi eyeshadow palette: Taupes.

Swatches done on bare hand. Most are creamy n pigmented. The only shade which I had to swipe several times to get the color pay off is the 3rd row- 1st shade from left. ( fr palette is the 9th shade fr left)

My first post in 2015

First of all, HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!! So sorry been MIA for awhile. Lots of things happened during the last couple of months eg: moving house etc.

We are finally settling in new place so hopefully I will be able to post more stuffs.

As for now, just wanna share my collection of Chi Chi eyeshadow palettes. I’m obsessed with their palettes. Every time when they have new collection, I will have to have them. Chi Chi is an Australian Brand and they are so affordable!

Today I went to Myer and found out they have new collections : Mattes, Taupes and O.M.F.G. I swatched a few shades and I thought I seriously need to get them especially the mattes. Now they’re having a 25% off org. price till 26/1/15. ($22.95 – 25%= $17.21 each)

Anyways here are some pics of my collection:-

Below are my latest addition…

Hourglass Ambient Light Blush Palette

After few months of waiting, the HourGlass Ambient light Blush palette is FINALLY here in Australia- MECCA. Without any hesitation, I went online trying to get the Ambient blush palette but was already sold out by the time I checked so I called the Mecca outlet in Karrinyup and I was so lucky that they have only 2 left so I got them to reserve one for me and I went to collect it yesterday. The staff was kind enough to let me pick the one with most veinings! Hee.. I always wanted to try the ambient light blush but just never got around to buy it but since the holiday limited edition palette is out, it’s worth the wait and money spent on it! 🙂

Here’s the price and description:-

– AUD $76

– Net weight: 0.116 oz / 3.3g (x3)

Consists of three shades:-

Luminous Finish- A champagne rose blush fused with Luminous Light to evoke candlelit glimmer day or night.

Incandescent Electra- A cool peach blush blended with Incandescent Light for a celestial glow.

Mood Exposure- A soft plum blush fused with Mood Light to brighten the complexion.

Here are the swatches:-

Below: with flash

Below: natural light

Below: with flash

Below: natural light ( fr left to right: Luminous Flush, Incandescent Electra and Mood Exposure)

Below: with flash

Below: taken under direct sunlight 

PS: I just checked on Mecca website and the palette is back online. 🙂 You may wanna check it out while it’s still available.:)