I got bored with my old layout again, and decided to design another one. I had fun making this... And the colours are sooo me. Pink, White and Gold! :)

I think I'll be content with my layout for a while, might edit it a bit every now and then
... and the strawberries ♥ I love!

Comment if you like my new layout! Otherwise, I'd still love to know what you think. ;)

06/08/2009

New Blog Look!


Please excuse the still growing brows! :P

I wore this look to the dinner with a few other family friends last Sunday. Its been a long time since I've seen my friends, especially Mimi and Trisha, and I was so happy to see them again!

I used...

FACE
Neutrogena Mineral Sheers Foundation in Medium to Tan
Dermablend Concealer
MAC Mineralized Skin Finish Natural in Medium and Medium Dark
MAC Pink Swoon blush

EYES
MAC Soft Ochre paint pot
MAC eyeshadows in Wintersky (frosty pale pink), Smoke and Diamonds (frosty grey taupe), Femme Fi (frosty white gold)
MAC Blacktrack fluidline
Cover Girl Lash Blast Mascara

LIPS
MAC Flowerplay lipstick (cherry pink)











I was doing this look in a rush so I didn't notice that the line on my upper lash line wasn't as straight as it should be, but no one else noticed in the party anyway. Overall I liked this look. I haven't used Flowerplay in a while, and this look reminded me of how pretty this lustre lipstick is. :)

I hope that was worth reading for you! Heheh. Tell me if you like it ♥

04/08/2009

LOOK: Cat Eyes with Cherry Pink Lips

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My skin likes Neutrogena products since they seem great for my sensitive skin and don't cause me break-outs. Neutrogena Mineral Sheers Foundation was no exception.

According to Neutrogena:
Mineral Sheers Powder Foundation is pure and gentle and goes on easily for a healthy, natural look.

Neutrogena Mineral Sheers powder foundation is made of dermatologist - selected minerals that go on effortlessly to feel weightless on your skin. The mineral formula has a soft powdery texture and offers a more natural radiant look vs. the more flat, matte look and feel of many traditional cosmetics.

Get beautiful natural-looking coverage that builds up to the level you desire with more strokes of the brush.

* Oil-free
* Fragrance-free
* Available in bronzer in 4 sheer shades
* 0.18oz

In my opinion, the product does exactly what it claims: Feels weightless and gives that natural radiant glow. The powder is great for warm climates and it holds up pretty well.

However, the only con I find is that it isn't really buildable 'to the level you desire with more strokes of the brush' without looking too powdery and unnatural. The powder is also 'sheer' hence its name, so I wouldn't recommend this product to those who require heavier foundation coverage.

Regarding the ease of use, I had no difficulties with this product. You just have to read the instructions:

Remove the cap. Push down the plastic cover to open it. Shake the item till you see powder on the brush. Apply on face (I use circular slightly 'buffing' motions). Replace plastic cover, and then put cap back on.

To put it simply:

Pros:
* Oil-free and Non-comedogenic (will not cause pimples, for me at least)
* Gives a natural glow
* Fragrance-free - good for sensitive skins
* Comes in a variety of shades (I use Medium to Tan)
* Pretty affordable, drugstore product

Cons:
* Sheer coverage
* Would look too powdery if you tried to build it a lot
* Brush a bit scratchy, but bear-able.

I haven't been putting a lot of makeup on in the last few weeks, aiming to perfect my skin. So my skin is relatively good right now so the sheer coverage was alright for me. Using this product did not give me any problems, so I look forward to using this for every day when I feel like putting makeup on.

Have any of you tried this? Neutrogena products - Nay or Yay? ♥

02/08/2009

REVIEW: Neutrogena Mineral Sheers Foundation

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Here are my favourite makeup products; A list of 5 each for the face, eyes and lips, with my own descriptions of the products. These are listed in no particular order! =)

FACE
1. MAC Mineralize Skin Finish Natural - especially tanner ones give a sunkissed glow. Looks great on cameras too!
2. MAC Pink Swoon blush - medium pink blush without sparkles; looks so much like my natural blush!
3. MAC Fun n Games beauty powder blush - gives me a light glow on the cheeks. Great with bronzy looks.
4. Dermablend concealer - blend-able and effective concealer!
5. Neutrogena Healthy Skin Glow Sheers - makes you 'glow' and seems great for cameras

EYES
1. MAC Soft Ochre Paint Pot - creamy base with the same yellow undertone as I
2. MAC Blacktrack Fluidline - everyone must know of this; a true black eyeliner! Best used with an tiny angled brush
3. MAC White Frost eyeshadow - immediately brightens up the eyes! Can be used for overall lid colour or highlight
4. MAC Femme Fi eyeshadow - lovely neutral highlight or lid colour
5. Urban Decay 24/7 Liner in Zero - stays on :)

LIPS
1. MAC Way to Love lipstick - creamy light pink
2. MAC A Rose Romance lipstick - perfect girly pink
3. MAC Possum Nose Pink lipglass - hot red lip gloss! without being too red.
4. MAC Pastel Emotion lipglass - milky pink lip gloss with lots of sparkles
5. MAC Love Nectar lustreglass - peachy lip gloss that really shines! lots of sparkles too.

So I guess its truly obvious that I just love MAC lol. But they really do make amazing products. I've only tried a few foundations, and none of them I've found to be HG quality. I would love to try MUFE's HD Foundation though, but just need the money for it :S Gotta save up!!

I hope some of my favourite products are also yours! And I also hope this post helps. :)

01/08/2009

My Makeup Faves

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