How to do a Vacation-Ready Makeup for your Year End Travels

Time really flies, isn't it? It's coming to the end of 2019!

I bet many of you have planned for a year end vacation to somewhere nice. For some of us, getting away to nearby countries such as Bali for the weekend may be the most doable option right now. Whatever your travel plans are, I have a easy glam makeup tutorial just for you!

Simple, Glam, Vacation Makeup Tutorial 

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Estée Lauder Double Wear Nude Water Fresh Makeup and Pure Color Envy Lip Volumizer Review

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Exciting news for Double Wear fans - the wait is over! The brand new variant of the ever popular foundation : Estée Lauder Double Wear Nude Water Fresh Makeup is here in Singapore!

Bobbi Brown Nude Drama Palette : Review, Swatches, Video Demo.

Sephora US launched this Bobbi Brown Nude Drama Palette (Limited Edition) last week as a store exclusive - which means you probably can only lay your hands on it through direct purchase at Sephora Store (or Online store). I am not certain if non-U.S countries will eventually launch this; but in any case, you can try personal shopper websites.

This limited edition Bobbi Brown product at a significantly lower-than-its-regular-prices price point, undoubtedly is going to garner much attention.

NEW IN : L'Oréal Paris Makeup Designer Infallible Le Rouge, Lip Liner, Makeup Brushes Review and Demo

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As we usher into the third quarter of the year (wow, how time passes!),  L'Oréal Paris Singapore introduces their latest makeup additions and completes the ever-popular Infallible range with their Infallible Le Rouge and Infallible Never Fail Lip Liner.

There are 10 shades in Infallible Le Rouge range, covering from bold pinks, everyday nudes to bright reds/oranges, with matching lip liners - 6 shades of Infallible Never Fail Lip Liner.

Infallible Le Rouge (S$23.90)

10-hour long-wearing & moisturising lipsticks formulated with Vitamin E, and claims to stay on lips after meals. Lipstick application finishes with a satin creamy sheen, and dries up to semi-matte  finish after colour sets on the lips. So yep, this is unlike their previous launches which were mattes.

The star shade of Infallible Le Rouge is #212 Rambling Rose - a vibrant pinkish-red with neutral undertones, universally flattering colour for most skin tones. Matching lip liner in Rose.

Infallible 6 Hour Never Fail Lip Liner (S$14.90)

At last, a reputable drugstore beauty brand comes up with good quality lip liners attached with in-built sharpener! Boasting of 6 wearable shades and here's the recommended shade chart for their complementary Infallible Lip colours:

BROWN - 737

ROSE - 212, 519.

NUDE - 423

RED/WINE - 337

MAUVE - 741

PLUM (Available in July) - 712

MY THOUGHTS

Intrigued with the gorgeous lip liner shades, I was further impressed by how creamy and smooth the Infallible Lip Liners are. Colors are beautiful enough on its own & non-drying to use alone as a lipstick. Depending on individual's level of creativity, these liners can also be mixed with lipsticks to create ombre lips or to achieve your own unique lip colour. 

With a lip liner, it's so much easier to manipulate your lips to produce a fuller or thinner effect, and of course change up the shape of your lips a little if you know how! (View helpful video tutorials on L'Oréal Paris Singapore YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTZ6tVq0OLk )

On the other end of the spectrum, I wished I could like Infallible Le Rouge the same way I adore the lip liners. Their claims of 10-hour longevity and "non-transferablity" needs to be looked into. Most of the Infallible Le Rouge colours wore off  from my lips after a meal, BUT the lip liners in the darker shades stayed on much better! One positive thing about Le Rouge is, the variety of shades did not disappoint as usual - I love vibrant, flattering and happy shades and L'Oréal Paris Makeup Designer excels at producing such; and for this particular range, the creamy lipsticks feels hydrating to wear throughout the day.

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Makeup Designer Tools

L'Oréal Paris Makeup Designer also launches their range of makeup brushes in Singapore this month.

A collection of 8 brushes made from synthetic hair (Yay! Cruelty-free!) - this collection completes your entire makeup regime, covering from base makeup to eye and lip makeup: 

Foundation Brush (S$24.90)

Kabuki Brush (S$32.90)

Blender Brush (S$17.90)

Powder Brush (S$21.90)

Blush Brush (S$16.90)

Duo-Ended Sculpting Brush (S$29.90)

Lip Brush (S$14.90)

Eyeshadow Brush (S$13.90)

It's not hard to tell that my favourite among the lot is the Duo-Ended Sculpting Brush!

MY THOUGHTS

Shopping for affordable and high-quality synthetic makeup brushes can be a chore sometimes. Currently, there seems to be a limited offering of good synthetic brushes in the beauty market. Many luxury, high-end brushes are made from animal hair; so to find high-performing brushes which do not compromise your personal values is somewhat a refreshing notion. :)

L'Oréal Paris Makeup Designer brushes feel super soft on the skin, yet they are crafted with hairs dense enough to pick up powders and deliver smoothly onto skin. The sizes & shapes of the brushes fit facial contours perfectly, making them effortless to use! On an everyday basis, I find myself neglecting my high end synthetic brushes for these (honestly and surprisingly). Haha!

Faithy's Recommendation: Don't miss the retractable Lip Brush and Duo-Ended Sculpting Brush!

Both brushes make darling travelling companions; major score for the sculpting brush which can double up as a foundation brush on one end!

Dior Addict Lip Tattoo and Dior PumpNVolume Mascara Review, Swatch and Video Demo

This Spring/Summer 2017, Dior Makeup introduces many goodies and pretties as per previous years. What struck me the most weren't their eyeshadow quads (which in all honesty are really gorgeous collectibles), but these two items - Dior Addict Lip Tattoo and Dior Pump'N'Volume Mascara.

NARS Liquid Blush Orgasm: Review, Swatch and Demo Video

NARS Singapore has just brought in a series of Limited Edition rouges - a new variation in textures of their most iconic blush shade, Orgasm.

I swatched all three at the counters and honestly, my interest was only piqued when I smeared the Liquid Blush on the back of my hands. Instant love!!

In the U.S, NARS Liquid Blush offers four different shades. Unfortunately for Singapore, we currently only can purchase the Orgasm shade from local stores.

1st Impresions: L'Oreal True Match Cushion and Color Riche Paris Fashion Week Moist Matte Lipsticks

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Inspired by the runway of Paris Fashion Week, L’Oréal Makeup Designer takes another notch up with the latest 4 new makeup additions: 

1. True Match Blur Cream
2. True Match Cushion
3. Lucent Magique Mono Blush
4. Color Riche Paris Fashion Week Moist Matte Lipstick

These four products are conveniently packaged in exquisite packaging, and this makes them super travel-friendly. I adore all of them but I am only going to talk more about my number one & two passion - cushion and lipsticks. :)

*Above pic shows how these products reached me in a press kit form (not available for sale in a set though.)

Fulfilling your Unicorn Dreams with Kat Von D Alchemist Holographic Palette: Swatches and First Impressions

Pic taken in Sheraton Hotel with approval from my cutest bedroom companions

You'd have heard of this unicorn-dreams-come-true whimsical rainbow highlighting palette by Kat Von D last year. It took the internet by storm. (I also filmed it on my Instagram.)

My fellow Singaporean beauty fanatics have been waiting for it to be available for sale in Sephora Singapore... Well, I don't know when and if they are going to bring this into Singapore, but still, would love to share some swatches and looks just in case they do. (My guess is they would, eventually.)

Kat Von D Alchemist Holographic Palette is housed in a quirky triangle-shaped (reminds me of Illuminati instantly actually. Hahaha!)  iridescent white paper cardboard case. Not the most luxurious packaging but very unique & one of its kind. Never seen before elsewhere.

Too Faced Sweet Peach Collection : Unsponsored Honest Thoughts and First Impressions

Too Faced has experienced huge success in 2016 with its soft launch of  Sweet Peach Eyeshadow Palette. Sephora (Singapore and worldwide) saw a major soldout on the first few days it reached the shelves.

I missed the purchase opportunity too.

That's why when Too Faced annouced Sweet Peach is going to make a comeback with a FULL collection, everyone went crazy and waited...and waited.

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THE WAIT IS OVER IN SINGAPORE!

But one question that is on the many people's mind.... IS THIS WORTH THE HYPE?

As you can see, mine is not a full collection because I paid out of my own pockets (bought from the States during my last holiday). Hence, disclaimer first: THIS IS NOT A FULL REVIEW on the full collection. This post portrays a brief and honest first impressions of the two items I have in my stash at the moment.

SWEET PEACH GLOW Highlighting Palette (SGD62)

I swatched the whole collection back in New York's Sephora stores earlier this month. Although I have heard some negative reviews on this highlighter palette, I went with my gut and purchased it.

The peach-infused scent just gets to you... #resistanceisfutile. As for the "skin-loving ingredients" as per its claims, I couldn't be sure. The list sure is a long one. 

Texture-wise, it feels smooth...not buttery-smooth, but good enough. The pigmentation is a little lighter than usual Too Faced blushers/highlighters, but this could be a plus point if you're looking for something more natural.

This palette is warm-toned and suitable for almost everyone, unless you are not into shimmers. All three shades contains fine shimmers which illuminates the skin subtly. The highlighter is really pretty in real life and very visible despite it not showing up as well in photos here. The bronzer is more pale than regular bronzers and it definitely wouldn't work well as sculpting powder. However, when you layer over the coral blusher in the pan, the duo pairs perfectly and a natural glow instantly endows the face!

Keyword here: Natural.

If you're looking for a Westernised, more obvious type of strobing/contouring effect, then this palette is not for you. Personally, I love it! It brings colours back to my pale face. I supposed fairer skin types who wants to look warmer will enjoy this palette most.

Beauty News: RMK COLOUR CHANGE Event + 1st Impressions of RMK 2017 Spring Summer Makeup Collection

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To mark RMK's 20th birthday, the brand has picked pink & beige hues to kick start its anniversary celebration. RMK's Creative Director, Kaori, came up with a refreshing take on these chosen hues and incorporated into the core of RMK Spring/Summer 2017 makeup collection.

RMK Colour Change SS 2017 is all about fun, vibrancy and creativity while expressing one self through her makeup regime. I had the pleasure to witness for myself first hand how the brand's senior makeup artist Mr Toru Kobayashi create different day & night looks using the new collection; which later on I will try my hands to replicate onto my face!

The entire collection consists of lipgloss, lipstick, nail polish, eyeshadow, blusher (which can function as highlighter), highlighter and bronzer (that can double up as eyeshadows). This is a massive line of make up that takes you as far as your imagination can!

RMK Face Pop Eyes, $58. 

6 Limited Edition Shades

With pink and beige as main themes, medium browns and dark browns are included in the eyeshadow collection to help create a beautiful blend on the eye lids. The shimmering pinks contains iridescent specks of glitter that is really attention-grabbing when applied on the middle of lids.

Maybelline Super BB Fresh Matte Cushion Review

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2016 was a year of cushions - and this cushion trend is here to stay through 2017 as well, maybe even longer.

Maybelline already hopped on the bandwagon some time back with their first Super BB Cushion. This January 2017, Maybelline Singapore is going to welcome the new year with a NEW addition to the line: Super BB Fresh Matte Cushion.

Was really stoked to be amongst the first few to lay my hands on this cushion. My skin seemed to have better luck with Western cushions and Japanese cushions over time - they don't break me out as much as Korean cushions. And this Maybelline Super BB Fresh Matte Cushion particularly excites me because it is a hydrating formula with a high coverage & matte finish, targeted at oily/combi skin! And that's totally like a godsend for yours truly, ahem. :)

L'Oréal Infallible 24H Foundation and Color Riche Collection Star 24 Karat Gold: Review, Swatches and MOTD (Part 2)

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DARING LIPS - GLOW IN GOLD

COLOR RICHE 24K GOLD STAR COLLECTION

Available in 6 shades, S$21.90

Together with Infallible 24H Foundation, L'Oréal Color Riche Collection Star 24 Karat Gold was also launched today in Singapore.

Since its first launch over 30 years ago, L'Oréal Paris Makeup has continued to reinvent this lipstick formula to provide consumers with the richest colour and richest care. Now, the latest development is the introduction of Color Riche Collection Star 24K Gold metallic lipstick collection, where the lippies are enriched with lip-loving oils, velvety pigments and... (listen up here!) 24 KARAT GOLD! Yes, the brand is pampering us with real gold!

Even though they are metallic lipsticks, these are definitely not the old-school type of drying metallic lipsticks that makes one look 8 years older. This L'Oréal line still retains its Color Riche moisturizing formula...uh no wait, it's an improved version of it!

The Star item of this new lipstick line is in the shade G101- Le Gold. The versatility of its multi-functions of a lipstick, eyeshadow stick and highlighter makes it endearing. Not to mention you can also layering it on another shade to create on-trend ombré lips.

SWATCHES

From left: R601, RB602, P601, N601, G101, M601.

 

All shades contain gold shimmers; while some contain slightly bigger speckles and others are more subtle. Details of shades as below...

L'Oréal Infallible 24H Foundation and Color Riche Collection Star 24 Karat Gold: Review, Swatches and MOTD (Part 1)

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L'Oréal Paris Makeup just launched Infallible 24H Foundation and Color Riche Collection Star 24 Karat Gold in Singapore today. 2017 will be a stunning year of  L'Oréal Paris makeup releases and I am so elated to see more of what this beauty giant is going to come up.

L'Oréal Infallible 24H Foundation

 

This collection of base makeup consists of Infallible 24H Stay Fresh Liquid Foundation and Infallible 24H Powder Foundation. Highly rated among beauty lovers across the world, this is one foundie L'Oréal fans have been waiting for. Its most-loved factor has got to be as its name suggests - 24 hour long wear.

Infallible 24H Stay Fresh Liquid Foundation

Available in 8 shades. S$32.90.

This formula contains hydrating Hyaluron Complex which delivers hydration for 10 hours, while its 24hour non-stop formula stays on and feel fresh from day to night. High coverage, highly pigmented - this liquid foundation promises to resist 5 signs of makeup meltdown:

• No Imperfections, No Shine, No Transfer, No Dry-out and No Mask-Effect.