tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46178439220232937082024-03-13T21:36:03.542+08:00The Clover Beauty InnA cozy place to watch makeup tutorial videos, read skincare reviews and look at makeup swatchesashurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14228425954739084497noreply@blogger.comBlogger205125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4617843922023293708.post-77251418987877496712012-06-26T00:57:00.002+08:002012-06-26T00:57:25.546+08:001920s Makeup Look/ MakeoverO.M.G.<br />
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I am guilty for neglecting my blog for the past 2 months!! I have been really busy, and the only thing I do after work is to watch an hour a day of Korean drama -_- Right now, I am crazy over Gaksital, starring Joo Won. Anyone else watching the same drama? Kekeke!</div>
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A quick post today to showcase a makeup look I had done on <a href="http://cloverbeautyinn.blogspot.sg/2012/02/fashion-makeupmakeover-for-more.html" target="_blank">Audrey</a> earlier on. </div>
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For her eyes, I used a black cream eyeshadow as base, then went over the base with black powder eyeshadow. I also used a medium brown for blending and matte white as highlight. The key to making this look work is to use a lot of black liner and eyeshadow!! Recently, I am rather obsessed with red lipsticks, so I decided to finish off the look with a fiery red lip color. </div>
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Ok, that's all for today. Off to sleep~~ The next post will not be a month later. Promise >_____<"</div>
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<br /></div>ashurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14228425954739084497noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4617843922023293708.post-28494324657045480522012-05-04T02:40:00.000+08:002012-05-04T02:46:08.152+08:00Review: Kiss Me False Eyelashes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
I am definitely on a false eyelash shopping spree now… just look at how many pairs of Kiss Me eyelashes I got myself!! </div>
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You can find Kiss Me lashes at Watsons, Sasa & Guardian, etc. You know, those kinda shops…</div>
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I find it pretty hard to find #05 anymore, probably because this is an old design! Found this at Guardian at Orchard Paragon by coincidence. I am glad I still managed to get a pair of it, cos I simply loooovve the full lash look! It's so long and dolly! This design is definitely not for the faint hearted.<br />
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This pair might seem very thick and dramatic when you just look at it here in its packaging, but apparently, after I tried it on, its more natural then it appears to be. *As an eyelash lover, do be cautious what my "natural" means. LOL*</div>
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This is the most natural looking eyelash out of all that I am wearing here. I was really lazy on the day I took the pics, so only drew eyeliner for lower lash line.<br />
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Awesome lower lashes!! So easy to apply and not too unnatural :)<br />
The "whitish" stuff is the eyelash glue. I took photos before the glue dried up.<br />
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The next eyelash post will be Dolly Wink false eyelashes!!<br />
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<br />ashurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14228425954739084497noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4617843922023293708.post-48877301138248524202012-04-24T01:31:00.001+08:002012-05-03T10:13:53.645+08:00* UPDATE!* Review: Lancome Hypnose Doll Eyes MascaraI have seriously not bought mascaras in a long long time, as I have so become a fan of false lashes. But one just could not resist pretty packaging, could she?<br />
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I'm really fussy about mascaras, as I have the most STUBBORN lashes in history. They are:<br />
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So, let's see if Lancome's new mascara is able to live up to its claim of creating "Doll Lash Effect Wide -Eye Look"<br />
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I applied the mascara without lash primer to the left side of eye:<br />
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Right lashes: 3 coats of primer (Majolica Marjoca), 3 coats of mascara!<br />
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<b>Doll effect: <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">2.5</span>/5. </b>It's not bad, just that can't achieve the desired result without 3 coats of primer first.</div>
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<b>Curling effect: 4/5. </b>Mascara does't weigh down lashes despite multiple coats.</div>
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<b>Ease of use: <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">4</span>/5. </b>Brush is well designed to apply mascara to the finest hairs! However, fat part of brush is still quite big for smaller eye users like me.</div>
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<b>Overall look: <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">3</span>/5. </b>Minimum clumpiness despite extensive layering. Lashes are visibly longer and thicker.</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><b>*Update*</b> </span><b>Final verdict: </b>I find it difficult to build lashes to the full and dark effect that I like for my eyelashes. I bought this because I thought that it would give me "doll lashes". I need lots of primer to thicken the look, but putting lots of primer equals more likelihood of "spidey" and more limpy looking lashes. The plus point is the brush, which makes it easy to apply mascara to shorter lashes, but it's not good enough to justify the high price of this mascara when I can get the same effect from Maybelline mascaras.</div>
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</div>ashurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14228425954739084497noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4617843922023293708.post-82507113960062606792012-04-23T10:25:00.001+08:002012-04-23T10:25:58.811+08:00LOTD: Summer colors + shu uemura false lashes "smoky layers"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Long time no see ~ </div>
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Just a quick LOTD before I knock off to work soon!</div>
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Posted some of the same pics on twitter yesterday, but just thought to share it here as well hehe :)</div>
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This was my look yesterday!</div>
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I personally love using several colors for bottom lash line: mixture of purple, blue, pink and red.<br />
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Smoky layers might look rather dramatic and long in the packaging, but once worn, they really look quite natural. They are made in 2 layers, one shorter on top, and one longer below. The effect is wispy and natural. Adds volume and length without looking over the top!</div>
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On double eyelids I used pink as base color, plum and purple as accent colors, and white as highlight color. </div>
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Hope you like this look! I will be back with a review for Lancome's Hypnose Doll Eyes mascara after work tonight! </div>
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</div>ashurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14228425954739084497noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4617843922023293708.post-84713475669845331042012-03-26T02:13:00.001+08:002012-03-26T02:24:13.513+08:00Review: shu uemura white efficient UV under base brightening mousse<div style="text-align: justify;">
I L.O.V.E fair and translucent skin. I love it when my skin looks crystal clear and rosy, and hate it when its dull and patchy. That is why I always include brightening products in my daily skincare regime, be it a serum or moisturiser. </div>
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My latest attempt at whitening is shu uemura's new brightening UV under base mousse. It's a makeup base, to be applied before powder or liquid foundation.</div>
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Unique features of this product:<br />
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1. Lightens existing spots and limit the formation of future spots.</div>
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2. Corrects yellowness of skin to give instant rosy complexion.</div>
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3. It's 20X lighter than any other makeup base, which makes the texture of the product light and suitable for humid weather like Singapore.</div>
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4. Pore tightening & line filling, to give skin flawless appearance before makeup application.</div>
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5. Comes with SPF30 PA++</div>
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From above photo, the result after using the product is clear! My skin looks brighter, more rosy and more matte. It doesn't give coverage, but corrects my skin tone. I like the product for its lightness and non-greasiness. I feel like my skin can breath, with SPF protection. It's also nice to know that the product is somehow working hard to limit formation of pigmentation in the deeper layers of my skin. LOL. The only thing is that my t-tone is still shiny after the usual 2 hours. But well, this product doesn't really promise oil control effects. </div>
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I apply a golf ball size of product with shu uemura's pentagon sponge every morning. The product should last me about 2 months. I am already halfway through the can and am going to purchase the pink one as soon as I finish this! </div>
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<b>Overall rating: 4/5. -1 point for the price and not so good oil control!</b></div>
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<br /></div>ashurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14228425954739084497noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4617843922023293708.post-39303154118267377012012-03-06T23:02:00.000+08:002012-03-06T23:04:52.956+08:00Review: Laneige 50+ Brightening Sun Powder, Water Bank Essence & Water Bank Eye Gel<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
In the recent months, I have become a fan of Laneige skin care. Most of their stuff <i>really</i> work for me. I am currently using their whitening range, which I have reviewed here <a href="http://www.cloverbeautyinn.blogspot.com/2011/03/review-laneige-white-plus-renew.html" target="_blank">before</a>. My opinion of the range now and then remains more or less the same, just that I think I would rate it 4.5/5 instead of 4/5 now. Perhaps my skin has become more mature and love the richer texture of the products, especially the night cream. So, after falling in love with the range all over again (after trying many other products in between), I bought a few more products from Laneige to compliment the few I am using!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Laneige 50+ Brightening Sun Powder SPF50+++, 19g, $49</td></tr>
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The powder comes with 2 puffs and a very modern holographic packaging. It's just like a compact powder and easy to apply on face. It can be used after foundation as sun protection. It also can be touched up over makeup multiple times. </div>
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I was excited to try out this product, because I had the idea that I could use it as a touch up powder for my makeup. Kill 2 birds with 1 stone -- touch up my sun protection and matte-tify my face throughout the day! To my disappointment, the beauty advisor told me that no, I cannot use it as a compact powder, as it doesn't have coverage -- only as sun protection powder! Despite her advice, I decided to try using it as a compact powder anyway (ya I know, I am stubborn). OF COURSE, that didn't work out. The powder left whitish residue at the side of my nose, and my liquid foundation became blotchy after a while. So, clearly, this powder is only meant for protecting my skin from the sun! Silly me, but I just had to try.</div>
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As you can see, there is no coverage, except that the skin is slightly brighter after use. </div>
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The product contains vitamin C that prevents sebum oxidation under UVrays. It also contains Comfrey extracts to sooth dulled skin reddened by sunlight. </div>
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It is convenient to carry around and for application wherever you are!</div>
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<b>Overall rating: 3/5. If only I can use it as compact powder. A bit troublesome for me to touch up my foundation, then touch up sunblock.</b></div>
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I usually use a whitening essence as step 3 of my skincare routine every morning, then at night I would replace with another essence, anti-ageing or in this case, a hydration essence.<br />
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As I grow a bit older, I think my skin needs a bit more hydration, or else the aging process will become faster and i would get lines on my face! </div>
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The texture is like most essence, light and easily absorbed. Skin feels hydrated without the sticky feeling. I can't say the texture of my skin has improved over a month of usage, but I am assuming the essence is doing its job deep within my skin. Usually I can tell whether an essence is effective if it is like a whitening one, as I can see actual improvement of skin tone; but honestly, since I don't have very dry skin to begin with, I can't really say I can see any change in my skin. I guess this is one of the products that I would use to put my heart at ease that I am giving my skin extra moisture!!</div>
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<b>Overall rating: 4/5. Nice and light texture. Skin feels 'happy' after application. Assuming the essence is doing its work in my skin's deeper layers.</b></div>
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Ok, like I always say before I review an eye cream, I am the type who don't expect too much from this kind of skincare as I have never seen one that can really reduce dark circles or eliminate puffiness. All I need is something non-sticky and be able to hydrate my skin. This gel does just that - hydrate my eye area!! I like it for it's fresh finish and light texture, and somehow my eyes look less tired after using it. </div>
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I recently reviewed <a href="http://www.cloverbeautyinn.blogspot.com/2012/01/loreal-youth-code-rejuvenating-anti.html" target="_blank">L'oreal's Youth Code Rejuvenating Anti-wrinkle Eye cream</a>. If I were to compare these 2 eye products, I might choose to purchase the L'oreal one as it's slightly cheaper, and also has anti-aging properties!</div>
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<b>Overall rating: 4/5. Good, but feels a bit 'boring' to repurchase.</b></div>
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The 1st set of photos for my makeup portfolio are finally out!!! </div>
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On the day of portfolio making with the makeup school, we had time to create 4 different looks. This is the last look I created for the day: Garden Tea Party Look.</div>
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This is an Anna Sui inspired look. I didn't really want to spend on accessories, so I made do with what I already had at home.</div>
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For the eye makeup, I opted for strong contrasting colors: blue, purple, yellow and white for the eyelids, pink and green for lower lash line.</div>
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As the eye makeup is the focal point of this look, I used natural blush and a soft shade for the lips.</div>
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For my model's hair, I wanted to create a soft, romantic look. I curled her hair, pinned them up by sections and left a few strands of curls at the side to frame her face. </div>
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This is one of my favourite looks of that day!</div>
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As a fan of both Anna Sui <i>and </i>red blushes, there is no way I will let pass the new Anna Sui Rose Cheek Color!! It is available in 6 variations, mainly pink, orange, coral, red, brown and lavender + blue (for highlighting). </div>
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I picked up #400, a combination of pink, rose and red.</div>
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I swatched the 4 colors in the palette separately first:<br />
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The pink on the far left is really a shimmer. The rest of the colors look like a variation of reds to me -- even the rose color in the palette turn out red at the back of my hand.</div>
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The following 2 photos show how the cheek color looks when all 4 shades are mixed together.<br />
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#400 might look very red when swatched, but the intensity of the color could be easily controlled. I applied the colors thick so that they will show up in the photos. I have many friends who have the impression that red blush is <i>too </i>red, which I totally disagree. Red blush is really very natural (depending on how much you apply). Just like Benefit's famous benetint… it's supposed to be very natural, and it's red!</div>
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I definitely like the Rose Cheek Color better than the old range <a href="http://www.cloverbeautyinn.blogspot.com/2010/09/anna-sui-eye-color-duo-swatches.html" target="_blank">Anna Sui Color Accent</a> because the pigment is better, has a little bit of shimmer, lasts longer, and the color shows up clearer!</div>
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I also couldn't resist picking up some nail colors, in the new packaging :)</div>
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Some might be curious why I would choose such a plain black from Anna Sui. Well, just like reds, I prefer to buy from a good brand where intensity of color is achieved with just 2 coats :) </div>
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What I really like about these polishes is that the finish is really really glossy! Both colors I applied 2 coats without top coat, and they are already super shiny. The polish in the 2 photos are surface dry, but they remain glossy enough for me not to put top coat after painting! </div>
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The formula is good and easy to apply. The brush is ok, though not as good as OPI's blushes, but good enough to apply streak free nail polish. </div>
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I am very happy with my purchase this time!</div>
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A quick sharing of some of my recent work - makeup related :)</div>
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The 2 photos above are taken for my makeup portfolio by my photography com web designer friend Jensen. This is 1 of the 3 looks I came up with last week during the photography session. More photos will be uploaded once I am free to go choose the rest from Jensen! </div>
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Today's shade is a lovely dark blue green ~ OPI Ski Teal We Drop :)</div>
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This is my first time trying Missha skincare. I am really not very sure what to expect. I stepped into the shop looking for facial cleanser, and instantly I got attracted to these:</div>
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I bought these because I so LUVVV the lily scent of the products. So light and calming and <i>floral</i>. I simply love floral scents!</div>
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I started using cleansing creams upon recommendation by the beautician who does maintenance facials for me every month. She once commented that I had too many white heads, and asked if I used cleansing oil. I told her positive, and she told me that cleansing oils are really bad because they clog my pores. At first, I did not believe her, as I only used the best cleansing oils out there.</div>
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<b>Rating: 5/5</b>. No reason not to give it full marks. It's reasonably priced, does its job, and smells great! For me, at least.</div>
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I bought this to use for mornings. It has the same awesome scent as the cleansing cream. It is a very normal tube of cleansing foam. After the wash, my face feels clean and refreshed, however slightly tight. I am not too bothered by it, as I always put toner, serum and moisturiser immediately after that. I think I will still be using this next year this time ^_________^, but I don't think I will repurchase after I am finally through with it!</div>
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Thank you to all my readers, despite me taking an extended break from blogging! <i>I really, really, really have not been buying much makeup, </i>so I am back again with a skincare review :) </div>
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I practically sprinted down to Guardian to buy this after my beautician commented that my eyelids are showing signs of <i>loosening</i>. I mean, I can totally believe what she said, because I had been having some eyelid sensitivity problem with eyelash glue and eyeliner, thus they kept swelling (every night) and de-swelling (next morning). The skin there is bound to suffer the consequences after all the stretching activities *cringe*</div>
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I consider this expensive for drug-store skincare, retailing at $40+ for an eyecream. Thus, I expected results from it. However, understanding that I have seldom used an eyecream that really does much to dark circles, wrinkles etc, I have adjusted my expectations of eyecreams quite a bit.</div>
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This eyecream totally pass my requirements.</div>
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The cream does a good job in moisturising my eye area, as the fine lines go under control each night after application. I can see my eyes lifted, looking more awake after I used this. Of course, I didn't expect the effect to last the whole day, but I feel good every time I applied it, especially at night (after a tiring day, and I can see horrible lines when I smile). I use it twice a day, day and night.</div>
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The texture of the cream is not creamy, but reminds me of the mousse of mousse cakes LOL!! The cream feels kind of 'hard' like The Body Shop's body butters, but much much less creamy. It kind of has the texture of Hazeline Snow, that is, if Hazeline Snow is still like how it used to be 20 years ago (I used it as a kid when I was still in Hong Kong). I use about a pea size of product each time (quite a lot in my opinion), and after a little bit of massaging and tapping, the cream is absorbed. I like eyecreams that do not feel greasy, yet moisturising enough.</div>
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Though I can't say I was proud (more of horrified at my own spending ability), I was nonetheless pleased to be invited to the Love, Bonito Appreciation Luncheon on 10 December 2011at Shuffle Bar, for being one of their top 50 spenders for 2011 ^^;</div>
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I realise that I really bought a lot from their <a href="http://www.lovebonito.com/" target="_blank">blogshop</a> at the beginning of this year, but since I have really stopped buying as much from them now, I decided that I should throughly enjoy the lunch, given that I would definitely not be invited again next year. LOL</div>
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As the VIPs of the day, we got to buy the latest pieces from their Christmas collection before they were released on sale for their blogshop. Of course, now, 2 weeks later, all the pieces have been released for sale already!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love the Cassidy Corset (right). I got it in cream when the piece was released on blogshop. It was $30. Very good price for a corset!</td></tr>
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At the same time lunch was served, the highlight of the day, a mini catwalk show started! The models all walked so fast that I couldn't really get a clear photo of any of them.</div>
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I got 2 dresses on that day. Both of them super gorgeous, the COVET J'ourdain Maxi and COVET Safforie Dress. The former is simply stunning, while the latter is very suitable for Christmas, as the dress is all shimmery. Both of them are sold out already, but Love, Bonito is taking backorders for the two dresses till Monday 26 December 2011!</div>
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I seldom buy lip palettes, because I have always felt that it's kinda unhygienic… but the Etude House Welcome to Wonder Lip Land palette is too awesome to miss!!</div>
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It retails for only $39 in Singapore, and has 18 colors. Even if the price is more expensive in Singapore as compared to Korea, I find it a good price still!</div>
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The great thing about this palette is that the color you see in the palette is more or less the color you get when applied to lips. The pigment is good and colors are vibrant. The 12 shades on the left side of palette (smaller rectangles) are lipstick texture, colors more intense, quite matte, and less moisturising. The rest of the 6 shades (right side of palette, squares) feel more like lipgloss, 2 of which are shimmer lipgloss and more to sheer. </div>
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This palette is already sold out in most outlets in Singapore. According to a friend who asked the SA in the shop, she said that this is not a limited edition in Korea, but they always bring in this product to Singapore during the Christmas season. The palette is very popular, for the obvious reason :) Good quality and rather reasonable price!</div>
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First of all, many apologies to those who have been waiting for updates…</div>
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I promised a makeup tutorial… but I simply have no time to do it! Coming January, I would be rather free. I hope I will have time to do it then… sigh…</div>
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Anyway, recently I started using NARUKO's Narcissus Defense BB Sunscreen. I first noticed this brand after watching 女人我最大,a Taiwanese beauty variety show. NARUKO believes in delivering quality products at affordable prices. That explains why their packaging is rather simple, because the quality of their products lie within the bottle, not pretty packaging! LOL</div>
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I got the BB Sunscreen from Watson's. I think I got it at $25.90, which I think is quite reasonable!</div>
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I can't really tell how effective it is in blocking UV rays, but it definitely does not break me out, or make my skin oily. Since it is SPF50, I feel safe going out even when there's lots of sunlight.</div>
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I really like this sunscreen, not because it works wonders for my skin. In fact, I don't think my skin has improved after using it for 3 weeks, but I do like its light texture and affordable price tag! I will repurchase :)</div>
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This is what I did to myself today during makeup class. LOL!</div>
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Will be back with a Naruko review and Cat's eye tutorial soon!<br />
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This time, I want my look to be vibrant so I used fuchsia and bright green.</div>
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The eye makeup looked 10x more intense in real life. My poor photography skills simply cannot capture the colors accurately.</div>
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I am soooooo going to do a Cat's Eye tutorial. I will be away this weekend though. So I will probably have time to post one next weekend!!</div>
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Today I learnt doing the cat's eye makeup in class, and it was surprisingly fun!!</div>
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This makeup look is totally unwearable on a normal day, but really great for parties when you want to look dramatic ^^</div>
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As I have THE small eyes, I usually do not like to pile colors on my eye lids, simply because there isn't enough space for them! For the same reason, I have never really attempted the cat's eyes makeup, so it was really super fun drawing the lines. I think I am going to go bolder with the colors the next time I practise this (referring to the blue eyeshadow).</div>
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I will NEVER have an occasion to wear this makeup out, so pardon me for the number of photos <i>of the same face</i> in this post!!<br />
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BAD NEWS: I sent my phone for servicing and all the photos of my new Gelish manicure are gone… and all the photos I took over 2 weeks for the review I promised about <a href="http://cloverbeautyinn.blogspot.com/2011/09/notd-gelish-night-reflection.html">Gelish Night Reflection</a> are gone as well :(</div>
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GOOD NEWS: I got together a makeup tutorial today!! Yay! So let's get on with it!</div>
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This look is heavy and intense and smoky! Perfect for year-end parties, and goes with outfits of ANY color. It already looks intense in photos, so you can imagine how intense it is in real life!</div>
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1. Apply a black cream liner/ cream shadow over a large area of your eyelid. I used kajal eyeliner here. As long as the product is black, dark and blend-able, you can use it here.</div>
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2. Blend the color upwards till your eye socket. You could use a gel liner brush or finger. I prefer brush as I have better control with it.</div>
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3. Apply matte black eyeshadow over the black liner. Use a blending brush to blend the eyeshadow upwards to soften the harsh edges.</div>
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4. Apply a matte khaki brown eyeshadow over the area of eyelid where you had just blended the black eyeshadow. Do not apply any to your crease. Blend, blend, and blend the black and the brown.</div>
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5. Apply white eyeshadow over the brow bow area as highlight. Blend with the brown.</div>
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6. Rim your whole eye with black crayon eyeliner pencil. Then use a small brush and apply black eyeshadow to the lower lash line. Be careful of fall-outs! Do not use too much black on lower lash line or you might get the 'panda' look ^^;</div>
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7. Intensify the eye look with black liquid liner. Rim the eye with it. Apply to the tear duct area as well.</div>
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8. Apply mascara to both upper and lower lashes. Apply more to lower lashes.</div>
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9. Apply dramatic false lashes. Do not use those natural looking ones as they won't be suitable for this look :) Combine your real and false lashes together with an eyelash curler.</div>
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10. Apply a beige-coral blusher.</div>
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11. Since the eye makeup is really strong, apply a nude lipstick and finish with lipgloss. <a href="http://cloverbeautyinn.blogspot.com/2010/12/luvshuca-moist-melting-rouge.html">Luvshuca Moist Melting Rouge BE7</a> is my favourite nude lipstick color.</div>
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DONE!</div>
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The key to making this look work is to really blend well!! If the black is not blended well, I could end up looking 'punched in the eye'. LOL.<br />
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Hope you like this tutorial!! I will be back with more festive looks soon.<br />
<br />ashurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14228425954739084497noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4617843922023293708.post-44322247959362044222011-11-09T23:11:00.000+08:002011-11-14T22:54:25.439+08:00Professional Bridal Makeup for Sasha<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
Today in makeup class, it was my turn to be the makeup artist and I worked on my class mate Sasha for the Morning Bridal Makeup look.</div>
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That's her after the makeover!! </div>
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<i>Foundation:</i></div>
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1. On Sasaha, I first used orange (cover dark circles) and green (cover redness) concealer to cover imperfections. </div>
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2. Mixed 2 foundation colors to match Sasha's skin tone for a flawless finish.</div>
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3. Highlighted the high points of her face and used a darker powder for shading to give her a sharper nose and chin.</div>
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<i>Eyes:</i></div>
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1. Used black kajal liner for outer corners to create the deep-set eyes. Used brown, beige and silver for the whole eye look.</div>
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2. Gave eyes a sharper look by lining them with black pencil eyeliner. Softened the look by smudging the line and applying black eyeshadow over it.</div>
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3. Applied dolly false eyelashes and finished with black liquid liner.</div>
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<i>Cheeks:</i></div>
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Used a mixed color of light pink and orange to achieve a coral shade for the cheeks.</div>
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<i>Lips:</i></div>
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A shimmery light pink for a youthful look. </div>
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RESULT: Sasha is ready for her big day!!…. just that she is not getting married yet… LOL</div>
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I am actually happy with my work today… and I feel I am getting a step closer to being a professional bridal makeup artist… what do you think? :)</div>
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<br /></div>ashurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14228425954739084497noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4617843922023293708.post-8044010791644042902011-11-02T22:46:00.000+08:002011-11-02T22:46:43.999+08:00Palty Haircolor (Jewel Ash)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Last week I colored my hair ash!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Usually the grey hair color look is pretty hard to achieve, but as I had light hair previously, the result was not too bad.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I used 2 boxes of these:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Palty Hair Color, Jewel Ash, $12.90 each</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kit includes instructions in Japanese and English, plastic gloves, leave-in hair conditioner, hair colorant, comb cap applicator</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is my hair before coloring. Its a copperish shade, almost red!</td></tr>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">As my hair before coloring was really quite red, the ash colorant was not strong enough to cover all the redness. However, as you can see from photo above, the result is not bad already!! I think if I had used 3 boxes of the hair dye, the result will be more even.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I think the hair product is not too strong, as it left my hair a little dry, but not that super dry (the usual feeling after coloring hair, but not that super dry). The leave in hair conditioner was not bad. I applied it to the hair ends after washing my hair while it was damp, and it left my hair really soft. The smell of the product was tolerable, nothing too pungent.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I would buy this brand of hair color again if I want to home-dye my hair again.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Anyway, just an update about myself… for those who are interested :)</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I just started on my professional makeup course! I am learning lots of things about makeup and my ideas for makeup looks are coming back again (yay!!). I am a little busy right now, with work and full time makeup course, but I will start posting pictures of my makeup looks again ^_^ </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Please visit me again soon!!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div>ashurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14228425954739084497noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4617843922023293708.post-60827001055370675042011-10-23T23:37:00.000+08:002011-10-23T23:37:47.361+08:00Fresh Kon Designer Cosmetic Contact Lenses (Orange Solitaire)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I am a regular color lense user, so it's no wonder I was excited when I saw this new product: Fresh Kon Designer Solitaire series. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It comes in 4 colors: Pink, Orange, Green and Aqua.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">It's called "solitaire" because the design on the lense frames the iris in a multi-faceted diamond cut pattern. Pink is supposed to be girly, orange natural, green sophisticated and blue is supposed to brighten up the look.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">As I already have another pair of pink lenses, I opted for orange, hoping that it would be something unique… how wrong I was! Orange is just like brown color lenses to me. Luckily, when the lenses are on, the solitaire design is still obvious, so my eyes still look special, in the nice sort of way!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
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The orange is a single tone orange.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Before</td></tr>
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<div><div style="text-align: justify;">Comfort wise, I think Designer Solitaire series is more comfortable then Fresh Kon's previous series, Mosaic. It feels less dry, and I can wear it for about 8 hours without feeling like tearing them from my eyes. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I think I might try their pink, if this pair stays comfortable for a month.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I got it from Optical 88, $28 per pair. Optician told me that they are monthly disposable lenses. I can't find that instruction anywhere on the box, or on their website, so I decide that I will trust the optician.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">If you are interested to try, please contact an eye-care practitioner for suitably of wear :)</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div>ashurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14228425954739084497noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4617843922023293708.post-24950995095788510852011-10-15T13:54:00.000+08:002011-10-15T20:30:09.704+08:00Best Shoes of the Year: Vivienne Westwood + Melissa Lady Dragon VI - Red Metallic Red HeartAs title suggests… these are my favourite shoes of the year!!<br />
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</div><div>Reasons? </div><div>1. They are Red!</div><div>2. They are Comfortable!</div><div>3. They are Gorgeous! </div><div>4. They are Melissa!</div><div>5. They are VIVIENNE WESTWOOD!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lovely! Lovely! LOVELY!!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Highlight of the shoes: Red Metallic Heart. Super shiny and reflective</td></tr>
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<span id="goog_578503228"></span><span id="goog_578503229"></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;">OMG… Mightily drop-dead gorgeous shoes. Not only are they red, they are also from <a href="http://www.viviennewestwood.co.uk/">Vivienne Westwood</a> (VW), my favourite British luxury brand. I have been a fan of VW ever since I started reading this famous manga by Ai Yazawa, <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nana_(manga)">NANA</a>.</i> In <i>NANA,</i> the heroine of the story, Nana (the lead singer of rock band Blackstones), adores this brand, and so, I started loving everything from VW as well (OK- maybe not their 'Tits T-shirt' and 'Penis Pendant', but I surely love their Rocking Horse shoes -- yup! VW is a punk label)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">So anyway, I will never be able to afford their leather shoes, so I always go for their Melissa ones. Not only are these Melissas VW style, they are also comfortable enough as rubber shoes. They do not look cheap, despite being made of rubber. Like all Melissa shoes, these sandals smell like bubblegum (rather sweetish) -- so some might not like it. I have no problem with the smell of the shoes!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I got mine from <a href="http://Endless.com/">Endless.com</a>. I ordered on 6 October, and the shoes arrived on 10 October (the only thing is sometimes they ship by UPS, and UPS has messed up my orders before). Endless carry a large-enough range of imported shoes; and they have free international shipping with orders above USD150. Their prices tend to be more reasonable than <a href="http://www.zappos.com/">Zappos</a>, though does not carry as many styes -- but hey! Zappos doesn't ship international! Sometimes, it takes a little longer for Endless to bring in new collections, and less colors; but I am really ok, because they are cheaper. I had also dealt with refunds with them before, and they were pretty efficient and I got my money back in about 2 weeks, after the shoes were shipped back to US.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">HAPPY SHOPPING!!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div>ashurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14228425954739084497noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4617843922023293708.post-50841521440892478852011-10-10T23:50:00.000+08:002011-10-10T23:52:31.867+08:00Shiseido White Lucent Brightening Spot-Control Foundation + Maquillage Compact Case W<div style="text-align: justify;">Sorry everyone!! I have not been blogging lately… this time not due to excessive <a href="http://cloverbeautyinn.blogspot.com/2011/08/k-drama-frenzy-scent-of-woman-lee-dong.html">drama</a> watching, but work. Since 2 weeks ago, my schedule have been pretty hectic: I have to keep travelling around in the day and when I get home, all I want to do is read a book or watch an episode of drama. I am not exactly tired, just feel that everyday is a busy day and I want to relax! This feeling is strange. Somehow, I am busier after I quit my <a href="http://cloverbeautyinn.blogspot.com/2011/07/which-way-now-important-decisions-in.html">previous job</a>; yet mentally I am freer -- such a strange feeling, you know?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Ok today's post is not really the exciting kind of post that you expect from a person who has not blogged for a long time… but I have been wanting to write this post for a while, so just let me get it out of the way first :)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px; padding-top: 4px; text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Shiseido White Lucent Brightening Spot-Control Foundation (Refill) SPF25 PA+++, 10g, $65</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Maquillage Compact Case W (Limited Edition), $23 </div></td></tr>
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;">I got this foundation because… I was attracted to the Maquillage casing at the Shiseido counter. So embarrassing to say this! When I asked about the Maquillage foundation, the BA told me that the White Lucent foundation is better than the Maquillage one. So, I got the Shiseido foundation, and the Maquillage casing. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">Let's talk about coverage. The coverage of this foundation is good! I was impressed with how fair and flawless my complexion was after I applied this. My skin looked good, without looking like I had put lots of stuff to cover my somewhat blotchy and yellowish skin. My skin looked and felt smooth. The finished look was good. The real test was whether the foundation would last as long as liquid foundation.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The texture of the foundation is not really powdery like the ZA powder foundation, but feels more moisturising. Is that possible for powder foundation…? The powder can only be used dry. It's not a 2-way cake.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The next few days I used this foundation in place of my Jill Stuart <a href="http://cloverbeautyinn.blogspot.com/2011/06/jill-stuart-foundation.html">liquid foundation</a>. I set the look with my Jill Stuart <a href="http://cloverbeautyinn.blogspot.com/2011/08/jill-stuart-loose-powder-n-in-02-lucent.html">loose powder</a> (lightly). I looked great when I stepped out of the house. Unfortunately, by the time I reached office (an hour or so away), there was already shine at my T-zone. I don't have oily skin, but my skin is the irritating combination kind. About an hour or so later, I had to blot the oil away. The 'fair and good skin' look didn't last for long :(</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Honest. This is by no means a bad foundation -- covers well, makes skin look good etc… but just not right for my combination skin. Liquid foundation still seems to stay put and control oil better for me.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I really wanted to like this… but I guess… I will be able to find something better after this.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div>ashurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14228425954739084497noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4617843922023293708.post-70736627303357265162011-09-30T19:40:00.000+08:002011-10-01T20:09:06.226+08:00My New Hair Color - Fiery Red<div style="text-align: justify;">Okie… it all started off with me wanting to keep some photos of my new hair color…</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Then slowly… somehow… I started posing in front of the camera and snapping all kinds of shots. My MacBook camera isn't the best, and takes photos with horrible lighting, so I began to add various effects to the photos. </div><br />
Right. This is a really self obsessed post. Please ignore me if you get uncomfortable!! LOL<br />
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I 'overexposed' all photos for that ancient look. Not sure what you guys think?<br />
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