Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Giorgio Armani Jacquard Collection


Giorgio Armani released Fall 2011 Jacquard Collection in August 2011. This collection includes two eyeshadow palettes, a face palette, a fall shade mascara, and four lipsticks.




4-Color Eye Designing Quad




4-Color Eye Designing Quad






All in One Highlighter and Blush






eyes to kill excess mascara:
new fall collection shade





107, 108, 406, 525

Jacquard Eyeshadow Quad in #1($59US) & Lipstick 525 Sheer Mauve ($30US)
(close up pictures and swatches below)
Includes a central eye shadow duo, a highlighter and a deeper shade for emphasis. Eye shadows are created with unprecedented color technology. This fine film of vibrant eye color blends to produce incandescent color without creasing or fading. The secret lies in a unique micronisation process applied to the pigments. Color-FilTMtechnology provides a radiant film of vibrant colour, a soft and smooth long lasting texture, so light that colours can be blended and layered with total freedom. Pure colour, sheer perfection.
-from Giorgio Armani website http://www.giorgioarmanibeauty-usa.com


All four colors in this eyeshadow palette are beautifully pigmented. They apply silky and has very soft texture. I love how pigmented these eyeshadows are yet they do not feel heavy or thick on the skin. It goes on sheer but still has long lasting effect that produce beautiful colors. People that like super pigmented/vibrant eyeshadow that apply thick (like some Urban Decay shadows tend to) may feel that these shadows aren't as pigmented. But, for eyeshadows that feel so smooth and light on the skin, these are very nicely pigmented. My least favourite color is the deep purple eyeshadow (the only matte finish color in this palette). The purple feels chalky but the other three colors are so pretty and gives dimensions to the eyelids. Pigmentations of these eyeshadows can be intensified by using the colors wet.

The lipstick (525 Sheer Mauve) is a pink-ish mauve colors with shimmers. It applies silky on the lips. It's long lasting (6-8 hrs) and offers hydration for the lips. 

Monday, November 28, 2011

Dior Mitzah Collection Review + Swatches


Dior released limited edition Mitzah Collection which is named after Christian Dior's long tim friend and muse Mitzah Bicard. The Panther Eyeshadow $90 US (below, right) caught my attention but I decided I would get more use out of the Mitzah 753 5 Couleurs Couture Eyeshadow Palette Quint $60 US (below, left).



I also purchased Dior Vernis Nail Lacquer in Camel 622 $22 US from the same collection. I'm satisfied with both the eyeshadow quint and nail polish. Eyeshadows in the quint are beautiful colors that are nicely pigmented. Colors are unique yet neutral. Color in the middle is matte finished caramel, the top left is shimmery red brown, top right is frosty tan, bottom left is light beige with iridescent pink undertone. Camel 622 polish is a caramel-ish camel color (as the name suggests). It's creamy and pigmented. Only two coats are needed at the most.



All products were purchased by me at 
Sephora.com, Inc.

Saturday, October 8, 2011

Sigma Beauty Discount Coupon Code, Sale Info, and Reviews

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Monday, September 19, 2011

Korean Cosmetic Gifts from Korea


HANSKIN Collagen Jelly Sticks
HANSKIN Water Drop Hand Cream
Hera Multi BB Cream
Gatsby Oil Clear Sheet
HANSKIN Cacao Bubble Mask
Darkness False Lashes
Eye Noon False Lashes
VOV False Lashes
Shu Uemura UV Under Base Cream
Diorsnow UV Shield Protection Moisturizer w/ SPF 50 PA+++ Translucent
Diorsnow UV Shield Protection Moisturizer w/ SPF 50 PA+++ Pearly White
Diorsnow White Reveal BB Cream (not shown)


Bliss Triple Oxygen Instant Energizing Mask Review

Friday, September 9, 2011

Anastasia of Beverly Hills: product I've tried and want to try


"Anastasia has long been the definitive eye and brow expert for icons such as Madonna, Jennifer Lopez, Oprah as well as hip and up-and-comers like Diana Agron, Selena Gomez and Kristen Cavalari and has recently expanded into colors that match their superior standards for skincare based cosmetics."






I've tried various Anastasia brow products in the past couple of years and recently tried their Illumin8 Youth Synergy Complex Eyeshadow Palette in No. 2. 

Here are some Anastasia products I've tried:
(click on each product picture/link for price and details)


This was one of my first non-brow product from Anastasia and it was a pleasant surprise. For my full review of this product click HERE.

This mascara is supposed to "thicken and curl lashes with one stroke." The non-clumpy (which I love!) creamy formula was bit on the dry side (I've tried a mini size as well as full size version of this mascara). It gave me nice thick natural looking lashes but it didn't help to curl my lashes (maybe my lashes are just too straight to be curled without a lash curler).


Anastasia Lash Curler, Mascara, and Clear Brow Gel set 
(this set is no longer available for sale)
The lash curler was just not right for my eyes. I keep it around for days I can't find my Shiseido or Shu lash curlers... The mini sized clear brow gel was conveniently sized for travelling.

This is one of favourite tool for brows. The brush is soft yet stiff enough for precise application and having a spooley on the other end is so convenient. I love this!




Great tweezer! Very precise! I love it!




This is one of the best brow powders I've ever tried! It comes with two (light and dark) shades. I like to apply the lighter shade on inner part of brows and darker shade on the outer part and blend the two to create natural looking brows. It's light-weight and smudge proof. And with six duo colors to choose from, everyone's bound to find their perfect match!

This product is meant to tint both the skin and the brow hairs. It's perfect for days when you don't have an angled brush/spooley or when you are in a rush. This is one of those products that may take few tries to get used to and if you don't completely get how to use it you will probably hate it. Me? I don't love it, but I do like it.


This is a great product to tint brow hairs. It's good for people that want to darken their brow hairs but not to fill in hairless brow parts. It's long lashing and non flaky. Another great brow product!



This product is over-priced for what it does. It's just a clear mascara! Yet, I have at least 3 of these  (one on my dresser, mini sized one in my makeup bag, and another one in my makeup traincase); only because my local drug stores don't carry clear mascaras anymore! They used to have clear mascara/brow gel from Maybeline and Cover Girl for few dollars each but I can't seem to find them anymore.

Anastasia has released many new interesting products that I'm eager to try. I love how most of her products are developed with skincare in mind. The prices aren't cheap but they are also not overly pricey. Some are priced very reasonably for the high quality that's put in to them.

Here's Anastasia showing us how to create perfect brows.










What's your favourite Anastasia product? Or what Anastasia product do you want to try?




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