Updates...

I've been MIA for the past 2 weeks or so. It has been a very busy 2-weeks for me, and I anticipate this to go on until end of November. Sigh. All these mean that I won't be able to write as much as I would like to in this blog. But fear not, I would still write. Even if I means only 1 post per week, I'd still do it. Hopefully all of you will still enjoy reading them. =)

For those who are curious, I'm currently in the process of applying for graduate school admission. It's a long, tedious process that just annoys me. But what has to be done must be done. So, no complains.

Okie dokie. That's it from me this time. Hope all of you are having a good start to a new week. =)

Urban Decay 24/7 Pencil Liners Overload

Okay...I confess. I'm addicted to Urban Decay's 24/7 Pencil Eyeliners. They are so creamy and totally waterproof. So, when I saw these on Urban Decay's website, I totally freak out.



24/7 Super Stash: Contains NINE pencils with four exclusive shades
Exclusive shades: Corrupt (brown sparkle), Binge (navy), Eldorado (gold), and Oil Slick (black sparkle). Also includes Zero, Graffiti, Ransom, Rockstar and Stash.

Hi-Fi 24/7 Set: Contains four pencils and one metal glitter eyeliner. Includes one exclusive pencil liner shade.
Mildew (deep green; exclusive), Zero, 1999, Flipside, and Heavy Metal Glitter Eyeliner in Distortion.

Stereophonic 24/7 Set: Contains four pencils and one metal glitter eyeliner. Includes one exclusive pencil liner shade.
Crash (deep plum; exclusive), Zero, Underground, Gunmetal, and Heavy Metal Glitter Eyeliner in Midnight Cowboy.

I am soooo getting all three sets. =P Anyone hauling these babies as well? =D

Check out this post for swatches of some of the liners.


Source: UrbanDecay

Tag: I Think You're an Awesome Girl

I was tagged by the lovely Naomi from Expressions of You. The tag is to list down 10 random facts about yourself and to pass it on to 10 other people.

So, here's mine:

1. I hate celery and leek.
2. I used to be in the volleyball team during my primary and high school days.
3. I'm obsessed with coffee. Low fat Caramel Macchiato is my favorite drink from Starbucks.
4. I love Edward Cullen. LOL.
5. Love acting, and used to be in school plays.
6. Never touch a single piece of makeup (not even mascara) until I'm 21.
7. Not much of a dog or cat lover.
8. I love Earl of Sandwich sandwiches. Yum!
9. Don't like wearing heels.
   
10. I love watching CSI and House.

Now, I'm tagging:
Adina (Krasey Beautiful)
Laura (lollipop26)
Ashley (Fleur de Cendre)
Renee (BeautyFool)
Emily (too much blush)
Connie (Skin Deco)
Madame B Fatale
Marjo (MarjoOnTheBlog)
Esmeralda (Face Decoration)
Tine (BeautyholicsAnonymous)

Remember to leave a comment to tell me if you've posted the tag. =D
Have a great weekend everyone!

Review: Clinique All About Eyes Rich

Remember my failed attempt with the Origins eye cream? Ever since I finished that one, I've been trying a new eye cream. This time, it's Clinique's All About Eyes Rich. I got a deluxe sample of this (yes, another sample. I love samples. Hehe), and has been using it for the past 3 months. Yes, the sample actually lasted 3 months, and I'm still not done with it yet. Now that's what I call a good deal. LOL. But really, you don't need that much when it comes to eye cream. A little goes a long way.

Moisture-rich eye cream diminishes the look of undereye circles, shadows, fine lines-instantly and over time. De-puffs, calms with botanicals. Helps boost natural collagen production. Strengthens skin's moisture barrier against common irritants. Ophthalmologist Tested. -- clinique.com

Clinique's All About Eyes Rich claims to smooth out fine-lines and erase undereye circles. Sounds good eh? And with their 100% fragrance free and allergy tested practice, there is no need to worry about sensitivity around the eye areas. The cream is off-white and opaque in color, and absorbs nicely into the skin. Don't worry, there'll be no white film left behind. =D

Pros:

1. No greasy feeling. It doesn't leave a greasy residue.
2. Absorbs really fast. I'm surprised too. Who would have thought eh? With the word "rich", one might think that it'll be something super thick and super hard to absorb. But not this one.
3. Moisturizing. After using it for 3 months, I noticed that my undereye area is not as dry as it used to be. The effect is immediate, but over time, it is definitely noticeable.
4. Doesn't smell funky. Yup, 100% fragrance free doesn't mean bad smelling. =P

Cons:

1. Doesn't help with the lines at all. Yes, I have fine lines under my eyes, and I'm only 24. Sigh. The price to pay to become a Software Engineer.
2. No combat skills against dark circles either.
3. Jar packaging isn't the most hygienic one.
   

When I received this, I was a bit skeptical. Because it has the word rich in it, I'm imagining that it'll turn out to be a grease pit. But hey, it turned out pretty okay. =) Overall, I'm quite happy with the product. Although it doesn't help with the lines and dark circles, at least it hydrates my eye areas. So, I'm definitely going to continue to find the right eye cream. But until then, I'll have to finish up my tub of All About Eyes Rich.

Anyone tried this before?

Review: Benefit BAD Gal Lash

Another mascara review, you asked? Yes, I'm kind of obsessed with trying new mascaras. =P But this time, I got Benefit BADgal lash as a deluxe sample. So, it's all good.

The hugeeee brush:

And a comparison of the brush to Clinique's Lash Power Curling mascara brush:

Sexy, sultry, pure unadulterated black mascara for full, voluminous lashes. It's
as BAD as you want to be. -- benefitcosmetics.com

I'd usually stay away from mascaras with gigantic brushes, as they tend to be a little bit more challenging to apply. And that's cause I have short lashes. But I was drawn to Benefit's BadGal lash due to its promise for bad-gal-like lashes (oh yeah...).

As you can see from the comparison photo, the brush is HUGE. Compared to my lovely Clinique Lash Power Curling mascara, it's like a giant and an elf (imagine Hagrid standing beside Dobby). But one thing that's good about the huge-as brush is that it's slightly pointed towards the tip. This makes it easier to use as you can always just use the tip to get those hard-to-reach little lashes.

Pros:

1. Does not clump. At all! I'm surprised at how smooth and easy the application was. It coats every single lashes individually without clumping all of them up.
2. Stays on pretty well. In terms of smudging, I've experienced worst. This mascara has very minimal smudging action. Definitely negligible.

Cons:

1. Bad-gal lash? Where? There's definitely no volume at all. Even my Clinique mascara can do better in terms of volume.
2. Lengths? Nope. Na-da.

IMHO, this is not one of the best mascaras out there. The fact that it doesn't give any length or volume at all really puts me down. I'm glad that I actually got this as a sample and didn't went out to buy it.

Have anyone else tried this one? What do you think?

Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes 25 Years Collection

Aqua Eyes Collector

To celebrate the 25 years of the brand, find the complete range of the pencil best-seller Aqua Eyes.
The delicate, subtly iridescent texture intensifies the eyes and lights up the eyelids with ultra-fine mother-of-pearl, without any oil effect.
This box is ideal for Aqua Eyes Addicts!

Aqua Eyes Collection

Aqua Eyes Collection 25 Years is a kit of 5 shades of mini Aqua Eyes waterproof presented in a metallic pencil case.
For the 25 years anniversary, this kit reflects the professional roots of the brand and highlights the link between MAKE UP FOR EVER and Art.
Ultra waterproof and loaded with pigments, the 5 colors Aqua Eyes Collection emphasize the eyes with intense and lasting color.
Thanks to its soft texture and slight sheen, Aqua Eyes intensifies the look and lights up the eyelids with ultra0fine mother-of-pearls without any oily effect.
The color stays brightly in place all day, even in extreme conditions.

Aqua Eyes Collection 25 Years contains mini Aqua Eyes matte black (#0L), pearly brown (#2L), blue with green highlights (#12L), shimmering plum (#4L), and champagne (#23L).

OMG OMG OMG! Although I've never tried MUFE's Aqua Eyes before, seeing these is like looking at a box of assorted candies to me. I can't stop staring at them. Soooo pretty.... =D I'm loving the 25-pencil set. *squeals*

Sigh...how I wish I can somehow get my hands on these babies... *dreaming* If only I have MUFE or Sephora here...

Anyhow...anyone as excited as I am? =D


Source: makeupforever.com

M.A.C Zoom Fast Black Lash

Launch date: September 24, 2009 [US] ; October 2009 [International]

Anyone who thinks Black is Black hasn’t got their hands on Zoom Fast Black Lash, our newest mascara designed for voluptuous night-sky volume, length like a glamorous, never-ending asphalt highway! This is the deep end of the Dark View, the night charm of every neo-Goth night crawler, and the most dramatic statement black could make for the Film Noir way of life. Day or night, sweep it on, and don’t stop there…a second coat before twilight will make the evening all the more exciting. It’s intense. Fast. And blacker than black. Zoom!

Zoom Fast Black Lash creates the most intensely black lashes while adding dramatic volume and length. The formula includes carbon black pigment, which creates the deepest, richest black ever. Zoom Fast Black Lash contains silica to add volume and create beautiful, high drama lashes. Panthenol and pantethine help to condition and strengthen each lash while a derivative of vitamin e and sodium hyaluronate help keep the lashes hydrated, soft and flexible. The patented, perfectly sculpted brush has 3-sided fibres that grap onto each lash, separating and coating each lash evenly in one stroke. Zoom Fast Black Lash is smudge-proof, non-flaking, long-wearing, ophthalmologist and dermatologist-tested.

• Deepest Black The blackest of blacks
  

Sources: cosmetosaur, Temptalia