2015 Make Up Routine

As usual, I will say time flies! Its 2015 already and we are already heading towards the end of January. February is another short month where I foresee it is going to pass in a blink of an eye! Especially with Chinese New Year coming around, there is so many things to prepare!

Anyway, I would like to share with you my makeup routine that I usually go for. I don't wear makeup often as it my skin breaks out pretty easily. I am more of a skincare type of gal and I often let my skin breath as much as possible, but here is my simple & basic makeup routine!

Usually, I started by prepping my face with concealer or sometimes foundation (depending on my skin condition) by trying to conceal away those dark circles and pimples! Then, I will move on to eyeliner where liquid eyeliner is my favourite choice. I have used Dolly Wink when I was in college which was introduced to me by a friend and absolutely loved it!

As time passed, I moved on to using other brands as well but recently revisited Dollywink again as it was part of the Butterfly Project Beauty Box that I received last year. One of the main reason I like Dolly Wink eyeliner is because of its intense black colour and also their thin tip which makes application an easy one. I am able to build up the eyeliner slowly without much error.

It is pretty much smudge proof and stays put throughout the day. However for my case, my eyelids get pretty oily and sometimes it smudges off easily towards the edge of my cat eye flick which irks me. Till today, I still haven't found a brand of liquid eyeliner that is extremely waterproof and smudge proof except for the Elianto eyeliner that was discontinued few years back.

After applying eyeliner, it is time for the lips to be prepped! I would start off with lip balm to keep my lips moisturized before putting on lipstick. With Maybelline Baby Lips Electro Lip Balm, I am able to keep things simple. It is both moisturizing and adds a lovely colour to the lips which saves me time whenever I am in a rush. The colour pigmentation is pretty sheer and suitable for an everyday look which gives pop of colour to my lips :) 

Sometimes, I would add on lip gloss to give my lips a more glossy finish / plump look. The Hotlights Lipgloss from Collection is very unique as it has a built in light which is super convenient especially during the night when you are in a dark-lit restaurant or washroom. It is also equipped with a side mirror which I found it pointless as the mirror is not really clear where you can't see the shape of your own lips perfectly. 

Whenever I am in the mood, nail polish is my go to item! I don't usually apply them on my fingers as I am a very rough person which I have mentioned many times before. So I only apply nail polish on my toes. The Maybelline Colour Show nail polish in Pink Voltage (#010) is a pretty sheer pink nail polish which needs to be layered up to at least 2 layers for the colour to show.

Here's my complete makeup look! Products used are:

1. Dolly Wink Liquid Eyeliner (Black)
2. Maybelline Baby Lips Electro Lip Balm (Pink Shock)
3. Collection Cosmetics Hotlights Lipgloss (#4 Sparkle)
4. Maybelline Colour Show (#010 Pink Voltage)

What's your 2015 makeup routine?

[Review] Maybelline The Falsies Big Eyes Mascara Review

Recently, I have been introduced to the new Maybelline range of mascara which is The Falsies Big Eyes Mascara.

This new mascara is the first mascara with two brushes - 1 big brush and 1 small brush that has multiple usage!

The big brush is mainly used on the upper lashes where it is to create volume and a more dramatic effect on the eyes.

The smaller brush is to have a better application at areas like the lower lashes, inner and outer corner of the lashes where the big brush can't reach as much.

I love how the mascara applies easily onto my lashes. Some of the mascara that I have used before tend to get very clumpy which makes my eye feel uncomfortable due to the heavy feeling it gives and also smudges easily, which is why I choose to forgo mascara as part of my make up routine. However, with the Maybelline The Falsies Big Eyes Mascara, it makes my eyes look bigger and livelier. Even after 3 coats of application, the mascara feels very lightweight on my eyes which I love!

I have created 2 different looks with Maybelline The Falsies Big Eyes Mascara where it is suitable for day and night!

Look 1

A natural makeup look by just applying mascara and no eyeliner. This look is suitable for those who are just started to use makeup where if you're not sure how to use liquid eyeliner yet, mascara is definitely a good way to make your eyes stand out! It also creates a soft and feminine image. If you think by just applying mascara is not enough, you can apply eyeshadow to create more depth. Mascara and eyeshadow gives a clean finish to the eye makeup that creates a simple yet polished look. Of course, not forgetting your lip gloss or pink lipstick to complete the makeup!

Look 2

A more dramatic effect is by drawing a cat eye using the eyeliner before applying mascara. This look is great for a night out or dinner event. Of course, you can add in darker colours of eyeshadow and blend accordingly to bring more attention to the eyes. About 3 to 5 coats of Maybelline The Falsies Big Eyes Mascara will be enough to make your lashes stay!

Left - Applied with Maybelline The Falsies Big Eye Mascara
Right - No mascara applied

It might be hard to see the effect of top lashes due to the eyeliner but the bottom lashes that is applied with mascara definitely makes the left side look bigger compared to the right side! Overall, I love the big eyes effect that this mascara gives but it has the tendency to have clumps after a few coats. However, I find it avoidable when I apply the mascara at a much speedier pace! :D

Maybelline The Falsies Big Eyes Mascara retails at RM45.90 and is sold at major pharmacies! For more information, visit Maybelline's Malaysia:

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[Review] Maybelline White Superfresh Long Lasting UV Cake Powder

Maybelline White Superfresh Long Lasting UV Cake Powder was launched in June 2014. It comes in four shades and the one I received for review was in 02 Nude Beige. With SPF 34 PA+++, the White Super Fresh Cake Powder helps to protect the skin from harmful UV rays. Due to the hot & humid weather in Malaysia, sweat and sebum always cause our skin to look oily most of the time. Maybelline White Superfresh gives the skin a matte finish, enabling us to look fresh all day!

Thanks to its unique Clean Touch Powder System, White Superfresh Cake Powder SPF34 PA+++ leaves behind an ultra-smooth surface onto the skin. It goes beyond sebum absorption where it helps to speed up sweat drying and evaporation so the skin remains clean. On top of that, the Clean Touch Powder System’s Mineral Perlite content contains 5X the absorbing powder of talc, making it more effective towards sweat and sebum. With one application, White Superfresh Long Lasting UV Cake Powder SPF34 PA+++ absorbs and entraps sweat and sebum, as well as speeds up sweat evaporation to prevent build-up. This faster drying action results in a clean touch and fresh makeup all day. You no longer need touch-ups!

I love the clean and white sleek design of this product where the embossed logo on it makes it extra chic! It is compact, easy to carry around and the cake powder is refillable too! I have combination skin where my T-zone tends to get oily very easily. However, after applying the White Superfresh Cake Powder, I noticed that my skin doesn't get oily as fast. I only the White Superfresh Cake Powder onto my skin as I do not want to put on too much layers like foundation, etc which will result in clogged pores due to my sensitive skin. So, a layer or two of the White Superfresh Cake Powder is enough to for my face where it lightly conceal and evens out my skin tone as well. I find that this product does not clog my pores :D

With the White Superfresh Cake Powder, I don't need to touch up as often as it keeps my skin matte all day! If I am in the office under air conditioner, I do not need to touch up at all. But if I am out in the sun, I just need to touch up once and it keeps my skin looking smooth and fresh for the rest of the day. Sometimes when I apply BB cream onto my skin, I will use it onto my skin using my powder brush for a matte finish.

Maybelline New York White Superfresh Long Lasting UV Cake Powder SPF34 PA+++ is available at major pharmacies, hypermarket and supermarket. It is sold at RM23.90, and the refills are available at RM11.90.

For more information, visit www.maybelline.com.my

Just Gorgeous, Just You @ The Great Guardian Makeover

Thanks to The Butterfly Project - Beauty Bloggers and Guardian Malaysia, I got to attend The 6th Great Guardian Makeover last Saturday at Center Court (Old Wing) in One Utama. Personal grooming is important as well as our own health! Themed 'Just Gorgeous, Just You', the Great Guardian Makeover aim is for their customer to discover a look that brings confidence and personal satisfaction plus discovering the latest range of health and beauty products in the market.

With 3 ladies posing on the stage, I was quite curious about the concept. When the event started, they broke into an energetic dance and 'transformed' into a butterfly, bringing out the confidence and beauty in them.  

10 lucky Guardian Facebook fans also received a makeover and did a catwalk at the event.

Customers who purchased a minimum of RM30 from Guardian including one product from the sponsors were given a makeover for only RM10! They also got a goodie bag :)

Many ladies were waiting in turn for their makeover :) Hair and makeup is done by professional make-up artists from the 'A Cut Above' academy. There was also a photoshoot after the makeover where you get to bring back a picture!

L'Oreal Paris, Maybelline New York, Alcon, Avene, Blackmores, Bio Essence, Brands, Enchanteur, Guardian, Hada Labo, Neutrogena, NH Detoxslim, Nutox, Nivea, O'slee, Palmers, ROC and Safi are the 18 participating brands at the Great Guardian Makeover! They will be having promotions and featuring their latest products! You can get them at a discounted price too ^^

Maybelline products are used for the makeover.

Jq getting her makeover.

*credits to Anne for this picture*

Thanks to the team who did my makeup and hair! Haha.. Especially Michael who gave my boring hair some curls and also being patient with my thick and stubborn hair xD  Tried to straighten my fringe but it has its own will...wouldn't budge. After a while my fringe went back to the original state...lol

With Anne and Kahmon! Fringe looked weird on the left pic when it was just straightened.

Love the eye shadow the makeup artist applied for me! Usually I don't use brown eyeshadows because the colour makes me look extra tired. But this one was nice with the glitter. Would consider buying in next time ^^

It was a fun day at the Great Guardian Makeover. Got to meet bloggers as well :) The makeover was held on 6th and 7th April only, but promotions and other activities will be held until 14th April :D