Topshop Gloss Ink

Topshop Gloss Ink in Sugar Rush

This was almost like a dupe for the YSL Glossy stain but with limited colours.

Really adore the slick black matte packaging with glossy wordings printed on it that makes it very ATAS. 

I opt for something natural because the rest were either too red, orange or dark for my liking. 

This is a super flattering colour on my lips, with the right amount of pigmentation and gloss.

Staying power is also comparable to the YSL Glossy Stains, it can last 1 meal and some drinking and talking which in my opinion is pretty good for a light colour lip product. It is also similar in terms of stickiness of the gloss when compared, they sure are on the same level of tackiness. I don't fancy the littlest bit of drying of the lips when I apply these so called stains.. But I really like how much gloss they give

making the whole lip look so much plush and moisturised. It is also lightly vanilla candy scented.

The scent puts me off initially but after awhile it is really nice and I find it to be less artificial as compared to the YSL. One big problem about this is that when I apply this on my lips, on some occasion it can actually have slight stinging sensation, not mint but stinging. Not something I've encountered with the YSL glossy stains. I'm not sure if it is because of the difference in ingredient or what but the feeling is just unpleasant. 

However, if you don't have sensitive lips like me, this lipgloss/stain will definitely be a hit because despite it stinging me, I still love the colour and everything about it. 

BEST PART is that it cost only S$16 compared to the YSL which cost S$43 at any YSL counters, S$33-35 in DFS .You can use it without worrying about going through it so fast and at the same time do not feel the pinch as much as when you have to repurchase another one.

most far left swatch with flash

w/o flash

3 Concept Eyes (3CE) by Nanda

3 concept eyes are on the trend now! 

Their product are considered pricer as compared to other korean brands such as Etude house, Innisfree Etc.

So I think it would be useful to do a review on these products so you guys don't spend the extra money.

Here I will review 3 of their products : 

1) Glossing waterful foundation in Ivory

2) Lip laquer in Pink Boom

3) Creamy Water proof eyeliner in #9 Wow Pink

The foundation as the name says it all, it is a foundation that gives the glowy dewy finish adored by a lot of koreans.

This foundation is very sheer, its only buildable to at the most a medium coverage.

Unless you have really good skin, otherwise you will definitely need a concealer.

what I really like this foundation is that it is very lightweight and gives off a natural finish.

If you stay in a very hot and humid place like i do, i'll strongly recommend powdering the foundation to make sure it last longer throughout the day. This foundation has been my to go to for the whole of May, really is in love with it. 

Next up, is the lip laquer,  it dries off matte, very easy to apply as this product glides across the lips.

Consistency of the lip lacquer is quite watery, non-tacky. 

Colour pigmentation is of course very good but it does transfer, when I'm in Korea, I wore this and it got onto my scarf when i wore the scarf all the way to my chin area cause the wind is way too chilly. 

So do take note that this lip product does transfer.

And i don't recommend to wear it if you have dry lips as it accentuates the dryness of the lips and lip lines. Also, do prep your lips well with lip balm/ lip mask if you want a smooth look.

Lastly, is the Creamy eyeliner. This pencil is smooth but you do need a bit of warming the product to get it going. This liner stay on forever when all i used was Innisfree Eye primer and it doesn't smudge or budge like other pencil gel liner does on my eyelids so Thumbs Up. If you would to remove

this with a water based makeup remover like bifesta or bioderma, you will not remove it on the first two swipe because it is supposed to be waterproof. So you do need to go back in a few times to be 

able to remove it completely, but it doesn't require much tugging when I'm using bifesta to remove it. 

And best of all, this pencil liner does not require  sharpening to get the product! It has the twisting mechanism which makes everything easier .

Pigmentation of this liner is also super good, one layer is really good to go but if you want a more dramatic look, add an extra layer and you will have a pop of colour to spice up your normal mundane makeup routine! 

Overall, I'm rather pleased with the purchase, couldn't say enough good things about them. 

blended swatch (left) & a full on swatch (right) 

w/o flash natural lighting

with flash, indoor lighting

with flash and natural lighting

w/o flash

liner swatch below the lip lacquer swatch

Aritaum Honey Melting Tint

Aritaum's Honey Melting Tint (Bitter Rose)

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w/o flash (  close up) 

This is pretty much the exact same colour as it appear in the tube, thus I don't see the need to take it with flash.

Very pretty brown pink mauve. On my lips, it appear a tad more red/pink a colour that is exactly the colour of my lips

This lip tint/ lip balm is very pigmented. it doesn't leave a stain like a tint should, it performs like a high pigmentation lipstick but it has a very balmy texture. Unlike other balmy lipstick that are sheer, this one is packed with a lot of colours inside. In addition, it does feel  a bit tacky and thicker than other balmy lipsticks. 

Love the colour , pigmentation, texture and best of all it smells like roses! 

A good makeup staple. 

Aritaum & Missha Cream Eyeshadow

These 2 cream shadows are said to be Korean dupes for the Armani's eyes to kill and Chanel's illusion d'ombre.

Aritaum's Shine Fix Eyes --- dupe for Armani's eyes to kill

Missha's Jewel Star Eyes --- dupe Chanel's Illusion D'ombre

Let's talk about Aritaum's Shine Fix Eyes (no.15 Lonri Dazy)

I've yet to get my hands on the Armani's ones but judging from the packaging, there are definitely very very similar. And I must say i really love the consistency, texture and pigmentation of this product.

The glitter are also very pretty. They are golden glitters that give a green sheen when u see it in different lighting, or flash. Thus photos do not do this product justice.

Initially when i ordered it online, according to a blogger's swatch it was khaki green kind of brown but when I got the actual product I thought i ordered the wrong colour online. Double checked but I did ordered the right colour. Upon application, that is when I realise that the golden glitters inside does give off a green sheen to it thus the green swatch. Very intriguing indeed :)

One thing to note that the glitters are a little chunky so it does fall out if you use a brush to apply.

so if you can't stand fall out then this might not be appealing.

with flash

w/o flash ( natural & indoor lighting ) 

with flash

Natural lighting

Next up, Missha's Jewel Star Eyes ( no. 2 Havana Coral)

This is said to be a dupe for Chanel's Illusion D'ombre. In my honest opinion,

packaging looks very well the same , the amount of glitter inside are massive for both but the texture is different. Missha's one is way softer and has a more wet kind of feeling (somewhat like mousse ) Both had that spongey feeling but I would prefer the Chanel's texture just because it felt less sticky and apply more like a powder/cream than a mousse/cream. 

However, for pigmentation, Missha's perform better, but it could just be the shade that I've got my Chanel in that lacks the pigmentation it should have if I got it in a darker brown colour.

Below there will be a photo comparison of the missha's Jewel Star Eyes and Chanel's Illusion D'ombre.

with flash

with flash

Missha (left) and Chanel ( Right ) side by side.

If you are wondering why is my Chanel eyeshadow in a plastic container, it was because I broke the glass packaging.. that was my saddest day ever.

product swatch side by side 

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with flash

natural lighting

with flash, natural lighting

indoor lighting w/o flash

Yves Saint Laurent (YSL) 2014 Spring Collection: Rouge Volupte - 33 Rose Neilla

 I believe this is Permanent, do double check with YSL counters if you are interested and get them before there are gone if they happen to be LE.

Smooth, creamy, cushiony and soft. This lipstick is so soft that it glides across your lips effortlessly. I used to really love Rouge Volupte because I had this complimentary makeover for members at Ysl. If I remember correctly they use ultimate beige on me, and it look natural and beautiful, a perfect peachy tone nude for me that lean a little on the brown side which i love. So around Dec, on the first day of the launch, I went and got myself this, a bright coral orange red, that brings more life to my face. It was a bright colour, but I like it. However, my lips got too dry after my Korea trip, I stopped wearing it. Now that my lips are better,I wore it again it reminds me a lot of the shade Cheon Song Yi wore, in "My love who came from the stars" So I'm once again in love with this. The only downside of this lipstick is that it did settle into fine lines after 2 to 3 hours of wear. It is also a bit drying which I didn't remember feeling that when I had Ultimate Beige on.