Shiseido White Lucent Brightening Spot-Control Foundation + Maquillage Compact Case W

Sorry everyone!! I have not been blogging lately… this time not due to excessive drama 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 previous job; yet mentally I am freer -- such a strange feeling, you know?

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 :)

Shiseido White Lucent Brightening Spot-Control Foundation (Refill) SPF25 PA+++, 10g, $65

Maquillage Compact Case W (Limited Edition), $23 

Shade: 020 (OCHRE10)

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. 

Before (with sunblock)

After (with sunblock)

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.

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.

The next few days I used this foundation in place of my Jill Stuart liquid foundation. I set the look with my Jill Stuart loose powder (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 :(

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.

I really wanted to like this… but I guess… I will be able to find something better after this.

New! Maquillage Essence Glamorous Rouge

I received the sample of all 6 shades of Maquillage's latest Essence Glamourous Rouge after purchasing 2 of the actual size a few days ago (with vouchers again lol, this time from husband --> this is the only good thing about using credit cards… you get to redeem vouchers)! 

Maquillage Essence Glamorous Rouge, 6g, $43 each

I seldom rave about lip colors, except for maybe Lavshuca's Moist Melting Rouge, because lip products are quite the same, most of the time.  

HOWEVER! This is one of those collections that I just feel like getting all the shades - great colors, great texture, great shine --> everything!

There is a special ingredient in this essence rouge called Bounce Hold Coating Silicon, that works to plump up lips, giving it a fuller 3D effect that is similar to cosmetic lip treatments (according to brochure).

The shades in the swatch might look a bit more intense than the photos below, because I applied the colors thickly.

 (click on photo to get a better view of the shades ^_^)

Original lip color

RS794 Blush Rose

PK393 Hot Pink - I got this: not that 'hot pink' in my opinion, very wearable!

RS595 Rouge Rose - this is my favorite color! Too bad I didn't get it :(

OR292 Tint Coral - there is always one of these shades in all new lip color collections.
A 'safe' color. Good for most skin colors and most makeup looks. I got this too.

RD791 Harmonious Red - erm… is this a red?

BE790 Nude Glamour Beige - a brownish beige

My lips look really plump and juicy after application. The shine is exceptional (like mirror), and the texture is comfortable, not too sticky, and moisturising. The rouge lasts well too. I didn't touch up for a good few hours, till after meals. 

I would probably have to hand over all my ATM cards to my husband, and cut up my credit card, to prevent myself from getting the rest of the 4 shades :)

Recent Lipcolor Hauls (M.A.C/ Maquillage/ ZA)

Last week or so, I was suddenly in the mood for lip color and bought a few from the counters, as well as drugstore. I bought from Maquillage, M.A.C and ZA. To my surprise, ZA turns out to be my favorite!

MAQUILLAGE

Maquillage Rouge Enamel Glamour RD387, SGD43

This is the model use color in the pamphlets. I actually purchased this because I thought that it looked gorgeous on the model. Such intense and glossy color!

So anyway, this is supposed to be a long lasting lip color and involves 2 steps during application. I am sure many readers would have read about this rouge already because this is really not that new anymore. First, I apply the rouge color (color on right side of pic), wait for around 2 minutes for the formula to dry, then apply the gloss on left side of the tube. My experience with the application is that it is better to use a lip brush for precise application, because this color is really quite intense so the lip brush really prevents any uneven application. The rouge color is very lasting, and really stays put as long as I don't eat. However, I did try eating with this on the other day and the color flaked quite horribly. There were really flakes of lip color left on my chopsticks as I was eating. I recommend removing the lip color first before you eat, or else you will end up eating a lot of lip product!! Despite the horrible experience at lunch, I might consider buying other colors next time (because it's so glossy!).

From left to right: lip rouge only (dries semi-matte), lip rouge with gloss, gloss

M.A.C

Since I was in the mood for long lasting lip color, I purchased this shortly after I got the Rouge Enamel Glamour.

M.A.C Pro Longwear Lipcreme in Unlimited, SGD32

M.A.C's classic minimalistic packaging

I would consider this quite a 'bright' muted (??) pink

I find this color a little hard to describe. It is a very visible color (so I consider it bright), but it is not really a bright pink (therefore muted). This lip creme dries matte, and that is why it is more long lasting. Same as Maquillage, it is better to remove color before eating! Or else you will get patches of color on your lips after your meal. This was quite moisturising for me.

ZA

This was my first ZA lips color purchase. I am really impressed by it, and probably will buy more when I see nice colors!

I kind of liked the pink plastic packaging!

Pure Shine Lips, SGD13.90 each. Top to bottom: RD4 Lady Red, PK1 Petal Pink (colors appear a bit too bright here, more accurate colors below in the swatch pic)

This is my favorite of the lot. Quite moisturising. I can actually apply this without lip balm. Although the lipstick applies sheer, but you can clearly see the color on your lips. The PK1 is a bright pink (hmmm more blue kind of pink... if you know what I mean, gives you a dolly look) and RD4 is a SUPER PRETTY shimmery red. I love RD4. It is red, but not that red. Gives my lips a really sweet and shimmery color. Highly recommended for those who wants to try red, but find red too intense for frequent wear.

Plumper Lips SGD17.90, Cinnamon Shimmer #03

I believe that this is a new product. This has a moisturising formula with fill-up collagen, and that is why your lips is supposed to appear more plump after application. This is the color I wore for my Anna Sui LOTD last week. I think this is a very good color if you want nude lips! Goes with anything, from sweet makeup to smokey eyes =)

Plumper Lip Gloss SGD9.90, Playful Pink #09

This is new with the Plumper Lips. Nothing really special about this color. Just a regular pink gloss. Also comes in red, other pinks and nude, the regular colors. The other colors might be better than this one I have picked! Nothing much to talk about this gloss. The formula is not too watery, not too sticky, just right. I might look at the other colors again (since it's so affordable).

From left to right: Pure Shine Lips RD4 Lady Red, Pure Shine Lips PK1 Petal Pink, Plumper Lips #03 Cinnamon Shimmer, Plumper Lip Gloss #09 Playful Pink

In conclusion, I love everything I got, especially the ZA Pure Shine Lips RD4 Lady Red.

LOTD: Maquillage Duo Glow Eyes GR273 + Double Brow Creator GY921

My look of the day for yesterday. Hmmm... used 2 different cameras, so lighting and quality a bit different...

THIS IS THE LOOK

Eyes:

1) Maquillage Duo Glow Eyes in GR273

2) Makemania Chip-gradation Liner in BK

3) M.A.C Eye Kohl in Fascinating

4) Esprique Precious Heart-Graphical Mascara in BK#001

5) Majolica Marjoca Curl Curl Toward the Sky

6) Stella fashion lashes in AS8901

Brows:

1) Maquillage Double Brow Creator in GY921

Cheeks:

1) M.A.C Mineralize Blush in Conjure Up

Lips:

1) Maybelline Watershine Collagen Gloss in P31

Maquillage Duo Glow Eyes In GR273. This is the main product for eyes I used for the look. Comes with a sponge applicator which can be kept in a 'secret compartment' of the jar cover. I prefer to use my finger to apply though.

I used the light green of the Duo Glow Eyes all over the eyelid, then applied the darker green over the crease. Then I lined my upper and lower lash line with Makemania Chip-Graduation Liner (black), and highlighted my brow bow area and inner corner of eyes with M.A.C Eye Kohl (white). I also used the M.A.C white liner to line my lower waterline to make my eyes look bigger. Finally I finished up with blusher and pink lip gloss.

As for brow, I just purchased this lovely eyebrow pencil+powder from Maquillage as well.

You have to buy the holder, pencil and brow powder separately. Holder: SGD28

I lost the receipt for the pencil and the powder and I can't remember how much they were. But the whole brow creator cost around SGD70+.

This is how the 3 pieces look when assembled together.

The pencil is flat for easy drawing.

The powder is contained in the cap on the right side of pic so when you put the sponge applicator into the cap you get the brow powder out.

I got this in GY921. It is not very grey but more of taupe!

The pencil is suited for drawing the arch of your brow whereas the powder is supposed to create a natural finish for the head of the eyebrow. I love this brow creator! 2 in 1. Very convenient!

I love what I got from Maquillage.