This will be a guideline on how I do my makeup on a daily basis.
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Till then,
x M
For almost 22 years of my life, I hardly wear foundation ever.
I mean I do for weddings, special occasions but never on my usual makeup routine.
The last foundation that I have purchased was Josie Maran's and the rest were freebies/samples of foundation but none of them seemed to suit my liking.
But this, has changed my life.
I'm not going to bore you with the whole description of 4K Camera that you could easily access from Sephora but this foundation is definitely worth the hype. I am pretty glad that they have given a sample of their primer since I have been wanting to try that, too.
Firstly, I am a combination skin and I live in a humid country. So, I am in the shade of Y315 but I think the Sephora assistant should have given me Y305 as it will look more natural with my superb pale neck. Oh well.
Foundation with a pump is what most brands should continue to do, in order to avoid bacteria transferring.
Also, I suggest using a primer (I used Laura Mercier's) for it to go on your skin smoothly.
What I like about this foundation is that they are medium to full coverage depending on how many pumps you would like to go for your entire face. It's a watery consistency which allows you blend seamelessly without looking cakey and still provide that flawless look. The finish is somewhat satin matte which is great for not being too matte or dewy for my taste. Coverage wise, it managed to last on my face for 5-6 hours but since my nose gets oily easily, it tends to fade away pretty quick on that particular area.
What I did not like about this foundation is the packaging, there is nothing luxurious about it. It, too, creates a white cast on my face when I tried flash photography. But since I am also using Nars Translucent setting powder, it will definitely create a white cast. Also, the price is not budget-friendly.
Swatches :
One full pump
After partial blending
Under outdoor light,
Indoor with Flash :
It definitely gives me a natural, flawless look whether I am indoor or outdoor.
I tried applying it with both fingers and brushes technique but the brush definitely gave me a much more seamless finish as compare to fingers.
The texture is definitely lightweight but at the same time, it was able to cover up my most of my redness and hyperpigmentation without a concealer.
I would definitely recommend it if you are willing to splurge for the long run.
But for humid weather, I highly suggest using a primer and setting powder in order for your makeup to stay longer.
Size : 30ml
Shades : Up to 40 shades, mines is Y315 (Yellow undertone - Medium skintone)
Price : RM185
Repurchase? For the quality, yes. And only if I am able to afford.
Till then,
x M
After uploading a photo of it on Snapchat (@xmichellel),
I thought why not make a review of it?
I always resort to Avon Cosmetics as they are a much affordable makeup range where you could try various types of makeup without breaking the piggybank. I love my UD Naked Palettes a lot but they are such a hassle to bring in my makeup stash and travelling.
Luckily, Avon has created the Eye Dimensions eyeshadow which consist of 3 different shades in Malaysia. But I often played it safe and decided to get a much more versatile quad named Khaki Chic.
[All of them have shimmer]
First shade (from top) : A gold hue and possibly the creamiest compared to the rest
I often use it on the centre of my lids to look more awake.
Second shade : It's probably a mix between brown and chocolate
I use it on my crease area to define my lids, obviously.
Third shade : A close to black with gold shimmer on it
I use it very sparingly and usually on the end corner of my lids.
You will need an eye primer if you tend to have oily lids especially under Malaysia's humid weather
But what I have noticed is that under an eye primer, the colors tend to show better
Possibly my favorite affordable eyeshadow to bring along anywhere
Swatches :
Under normal light
Under sunlight
Colour wise:
I would prefer if it's much more creamier than powdery as it'll tend to be chalky without an eye primer
Packaging:
Definitely nothing to wow about especially it's plastic and it does not come with a mirror. But it doesn't really bother me as I prefer using my huge mirror to put on makeup.
Price:
Affordable, I think it's no more than RM24.90 which is a great deal!
Overall:
It is pretty much a standard and affordable eyeshadow that is a good start for beginners whom would like a cheaper alternative and still able to rock a decent smokey eye. I am not a smokey eye person so I find it good to use it on a daily basis. The lasting power without an eye primer comes down to how oily your lids could be but having a decent eye primer lasts you all day.
Have a great day!
x M
Look out for Avon Boutiques if you would like to know more.
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Colorpop Cosmetics is making its waves all over YouTube. Being a beauty enthusiast, I knew I got to have it, regardless. Due to limited selections sold as ready stock in online shops, I nabbed Fighter and Cookie in a heartbeat. Do look out for online shops that do provide various prices.
Colourpop Lippie Stix comes in various finishes such as matte, satin/pearlized, glossy, hyper glossy and cream. Coincidentally, both of my lippie stix are matte finishes.
Packaging wise, I like it has a little holographic on some of the wordings on the box.
The tube is versatile enough to bring anywhere like a pen and I was told that it's a much convenient to apply on the lips compare to bullet lipsticks like M.A.C if you are not a big fan of using lip brushes.
Fighter ; described as a perfect true vibrant red in a matte finish. It might make you that much stronger and maybe a little bit harder. Debuted at the Met Gala, May 4th 2015
Being a die hard red lipstick freak, I just had to get it. Its shade of red is very similar to M.A.C Ruby Woo. Except, it is way smoother to apply. Thus, being a matte finish is like an icing on top of the cake, I purchased it instantly. It's creamy and very easy to glide on.The swatches stayed true it's tube so I am very impressed.
Cookie ; described as true nude beige in a matte finish – forever on the lips never on the hips!
I don't know about you but I am always purchasing nude lipsticks, as well. Clearly, this shade is clearly warm nude. This is suitable for almost all skin tone. I like how versatile it is to use on a daily basis since the tube itself is so convenient to bring along.
Both of these lipsticks are unforgiving on chapped lips so I suggest an exfoliate or apply lip balm prior.
Swatches :
Under normal light ;
Under flash ;
Overall,
I am quite impressed with its price and quality. However, the stix is very fragile as I accidentally dropped one of the shades, there's a lil defect. Was pretty sad about it but as long as I could apply on my lips, it doesn't really matter much.
I can smell a faint scent of vanilla. I hope they made fruity scents instead.
Price wise, it is 5usd but I purchased it from online shops locally, it should cost around RM29-35 or more. I purchased it from @februaryndecember on instagram/carousell
Will I repurchase? Definitely. I am eyeing on a couple of shades already.
Till then,
x M
*I apologize for the photo quality
