Canmake Cream Cheek in Number 09

I am not a super fan of cream blushes but when I was browsing around Watson's I figured out that I am in need of a blush.  I don’t intend to buy anything high end since I don’t wear blush everyday.  But I have to admit, blush is something that can be used for emergencies.  Just like red lips, blush can easily turn your dull face into something more alive.  The sales person at Watson’s Ion approached me and she recommended the cream blush from Canmake which she said is one of their popular items.  I hesitated at first because I would normally wear a matte finish and I prefer my face to be clean and not shiny.  I feel that somehow cream blushes are more appropriate for dewy look.  But she convinced me well enough that I paid for it after she has shown me all the shades.

I chose this purplish pink cream blush which I thought I don’t own any similar shade yet.  I have some peach and darker pink blushes and I thought of settling into something more on the cooler side.

It’s a pretty pink that goes well with neutral eyeshadow and light pink lipstick.  I love the texture because it’s not greasy at all when I applied it to my cheeks.  The only downside is the lasting power.  I don’t know if it’s just my skin, but my makeup used to stay for long hours but this one needs a touch up after maybe 5 hours of wearing it.  

Here’s a quick swatch.

It looks very pretty when blended out well.

I am sure to wear this specially on my lazy days that I want a fresh look without taking so much time applying makeup to the rest of my face.  =)

Missha Mania

Two months ago, as I was on my way to the gym,  I walked pass Missha at AMK Hub and I tried to check out the store to see if they got anything that would interest me.  I knew that they are popular with their BB creams (which I am also a fan) but I never knew that they are also selling amazing makeup.

What caught my eye was their The Style Mono Touch Shadow.  They have really nice range, but I am just seriously a sucker for neutrals, hence, I chose this brown shade which is really great for everyday makeup and silver with a lot of shimmer for night outs.

Missha Mono Touch Shadow JGA02
Missha Mono Touch Shadow NBR02

Both are really pigmented.  I purchased it for about S$5 each.  The only downside that I could think of is, it doesn’t have a decent packaging.  It only comes with this hard plastic cover.  But of course, I could not complain much because this thing only cost few bucks.

One more thing that caught my attention was their makeup brushes.  I was a bit hesitant when I saw this.  But when I tried it at home, this brush is really soft!  I use it to apply powder on my under eye area and so far, it has been serving its purpose.  This is actually an eyeshadow blending brush but since it’s tapered, I feel that I just found the perfect brush to team up with my Bobbi Brown Concealer Kit.  I love that it is perfect to target the areas that a powder brush could not do when I set my cream / liquid concealer.  I am also physically attracted to this brush because it’s gold!  It looks sooo grand!

To purchase again from Missha?  A big YES! =)

Review: BECCA Boudoir Skin Mineral Powder Foundation

 

I am a bit frustrated about my purchase of Becca Mineral Powder.  Don’t get me wrong.  I am totally inlove with the formula, the coverage, and the finish of this product but what upsets me is that I did not get the correct shade.  I am totally disappointed.

I bought this from Escentials at Paragon for about $50+ (was not able to keep the receipt) and it’s a big frustration that it is not the right shade for me.  Rapture is way too dark for my skin tone.  I am NC30 and when I tried it at home, I felt that it was a little too dark for me.  But of course, benefit of the doubt, I thought that I might just be having a “darker day” and I thought of giving it another shot.  My big mistake was, I did not even try it when I was in the store because I sort of have a full trust with beauty consultants.  But not to this one because after few days, I searched online and the shade that reviews recommend for NC30 is the shade "Dream" .

 

After the whining has been done, whew!  It feels so much better and now I can talk about the product itself.  Haha.

Coverage is amazing.  It feels light and yet the coverage is medium – heavy although it is not as heavy as MAC Studio Fix.  It is a mineral powder, but the good thing about it is there is no visible shine to it, as compared to other mineral powders.  It feels very light on the skin and looks a lot natural.

Staying Power is excellent too.  

Packaging wise is simple but on the mid-high end look with it's rubber and metal case.

   

Downside:  It's too tiny and it's really pricey.  But I feel that it is just fair for the quality that I am getting.

To repurchase this again?  Definitely!  But I am sure to try it in the store first, before purchasing.  =)  

This can also be purchased online, try Luxola.  They have an excellent customer service and they offer next day delivery.  The best cool thing about this online shop, they send sms to update roughly what time the delivery is arriving.  Isn't it amazing? =)

Review: Milani Liquif'eye Metallic Eyeliner

I use eyeliner every single day and I have been trying to look for products that would work well with my shaky hands. Haha. For some weird reason, my hands are a bit shaky when I'm applying on my own eyes, but a lot more stable when applying on other people.

 Here's a review on one of my online purchases: Milani Liquif'eye Metallic Eyeliner Pencil.


The best thing I like about it is, it is very easy to use, at least for me. I use it when I want to go for darker and thicker lines instead of the normal everyday look. It has a feel that is very similar to using liquid or gel eyeliner. I am taking advantage of this product especially now that I wear falsies every single day. The only downside of this, it is very fragile and I would usually sharpen it after the 3rd time I use it.  And for that reason, I have purchased a back-up for this since it is still available online.


   
Milani is not available in Singapore drugstore, but I purchased mine online. Check out Undertwenty.  They sell amazing cosmetics that are hardly available in Singapore.