[Review] NYX Soft Matte Lip Colour in Antwerp

Hello~ 

So, Sephora has just opened up their new branch store in The Spring, Kuching. 

I was ecstatic..I went to their first day launch and the crowd was bustling. *the bored faces of husband/ dads/ boyfriends waiting outside actually cracked me up" XD

Well, since I have been eyeing NYX smlc for some time, I decided to get one. There weren't much choice but my sis told me Antwerp would look nice on me so I got it. :) 

I'm not gonna go in full detail because I'm writing from my phone, so it's very annoying XD 

The colour is almost similar to MAC Speak Louder (well..at least on my arm) 

From left: Mac Speak Louder and NYX Antwerp

I like the colour and thinking of getting another one in a different colour or the lip butter gloss. Hahah..*such a makeup addict*

It stays on for around 3-4 hours with minimal drinking/ eating. 

It doesn't dry out my lips nor does it really emphasize my lip lines or cracks too much. 

Pictures :) 

With Cyber Colour Lip Liner in Coral

One layer of smlc Antwerp. 

So that's all guys. Hope it helps in any way :) 

[Review] Etude House Proof 10 Auto Pencil Eyeliner

My favourite pencil eyeliner! Ever since I've had this, I've been using it all the time especially when I'm in a hurry because it is just fast and easy to use.

Retails for RM39.90 in Malaysia~

The ad~

So, basically it claims to be:

- waterproof

- long lasting

- easy to apply

Colour 

They are 5 colours altogether and mine is in BR402 Ash Brown. It is a blackish-brown colour and it has no glitters. 

Here's a swatch on my hand

 I find this colour looking very natural on me and I like applying it on my waterline to give an illusion of thicker lashes ;P 

It's really use to use and the sharpener that comes with it is very handy and keep the tip 'sharp' and small~ perfect for waterlines. The pencil is really really soft and it doesn't tug at your skin.

It claims to be waterproof...and I have to say I do agree with this~ I never find it transferring anywhere and it's still there even after I regularly splash my face with water throughout the day.

Most of my other pencil liners claims that they are waterproof, but washes away when come in contact with water. 헐~

Staying Power

Like I said, it's totally waterproof and sweatproof (I used it on a day I was sweating profusely and lo and behold, it stays). Loves~

Don't worry..you can still remove it with a makeup remover..haha.

Directions

  "[Directions] Remove cap and use pencil to trace eye lines along lash roots. Pull out sharpener from end and insert pencil tip into sharpener, applying light pressure while rotating pencil to sharpen. Reattach cap and sharpener after use." 

Ingredients

I'm not gonna write them out but just posting it for anyone who wants to see. :)

Had terrible lighting..Can't take a proper picture of the ingredient list.

 So..yup. That is all about this product. Hope you guys enjoy reading this post and have fallen in love with it as well. haha

Bye XX

[Review] Etude House Color Lips-Fit in PK003, OR202 and WH901

Hello lovelies~

I know I'm a bit behind on this product but I care not..hahaha.

So, I'm gonna write about Etude House Color/ Colour Lips-Fit which they released early this year (2014) for spring I think. I have the colours PK003 (Fantasy Fit Pink), OR202 (Wannafit Orange) and WH901 ( Clear Gloss). prettyyy~
They have a summer edition but I've never seen them on the shelves in Malaysia though.

From left: OR202 and PK003

 I bought them on separate occasions so I decided I'm gonna do a review for them altogether in one post for convenience. I got 5 mini WH901 as freebies when I bought PK003 but I didn't take any pictures of it except for the swatch. sorry~
They retail for 59.90 in Etude House stores in Malaysia and they are really popular and sells out fast.

This is their full collection

picture credit(click to view)

Lipbalm: Maybelline Baby Lips in Cherry
kinda misspelt WH901 there.

The Colours

OR202 (Wannafit Orange)

This was the first colour lips-fit that I bought. The name is Wannafit Orange but the colour leans more to reddish with a tinge of orange. I like reddish (not to dramatic kinda red) because it makes me look really alive but I don't like wearing it on a daily basis.

PK003 (Fantasy Fit Pink)

As I stated above, I prefer not to use too bright and dark lip colours on a daily basis so that's why I got this colour. Aaaaand..I love it! It's a pretty pink colour and it's not to bright for me so it doesn't makes me look washed out. It looks kinda coral in the swatch but it's actually really pink. 

WH901

This is basically just a clear gloss because ( I think a lot of people would know this already) the Lips-fit have a matte finish and are really really drying. Terrible for dry lips people like moi~ So, this is to prevent your lips from drying out but wearing it means it won't be a matte anymore (if you know what I'm talking about)..ughh..the dilemma~ 

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You guys are probably wondering why I have a swatch of Bunny Pop as well. 

I have experimented on how to prevent the lips-fit from settling in the cracks and fine lines of my lips and I have found that by wearing a very milky hydrating lip stain as a base prevents the lips-fit from drying out the lips too much. oooohhh~ 

Here I used Etude House Colour Shine Pop Tint in #6 Bunny Pop which is a milky pink colour. I think this would work with any type of milky tint like the Etude House Fresh Cherry Tints or The Face Shop Lovely Me;Ex Milky Tint.

So if you guys have the same problem, do try this nifty trick and see if it works. I wouldn't mind if you want to comment me your feedback as well. I would love to know if this technique really works for you too :)

The Box

The Instructions

If you are having a problem reading this~~

 "This is a revolutionary liquid type lipstick that moistly glides onto lips with its vivid color and finishes off with a weightless powdery texture

[Directions] 1. Shake well before use 2. Apply smoothly with tip. Lightly dab onto center of lips for gardation. Delicately apply for full cover. 3. Apply a layer of Color Lips-Fit WH901 after color for moist gloss.

[Caution] 1. Use only as directed. 2. Avoid storing in high and low temperatures and areas exposed to direct sunlight. 3. Cease use if problems arise."

My two cents on this

-Vivid...yes. yes it is. Very vivid indeed.

- Weightless powdery texture...I'm guessing they're trying to describe matte and yes it does feel kinda weightless.

- Shake well...There's a small metal ball inside like those in nail varnish bottles which I think is for mixing purposes. 

- The gradation part...It's really hard to do a gradation with the Lips-Fit. I find applying your concealer on the outside part of your lips first after that apply your colour at the center then blend using a cotton tip kinda helps.  

Lastly, exfoliating reallllly helps ;) 

 Staying Power

I find that when I'm wearing Bunny Pop as a base, it doesn't transfer (much) after it settles and it stays on for about 3-4 hours (with minimal drinking and eating).  >__<

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That is all for my review (mostly lengthy talk). I hope you find this interesting and am looking forward to reviewing some more products. Too busy with uni and assignments.