Eye Makeup Practice

Now, I'm not a eye makeup person cause it takes me 1.5 hours just to do a presentable (note the word presentable) eye makeup. This, to a person who clocks 10-hours workdays is just too much of a luxury.

My daily makeup regime includes the basic act of covering up my open pores, evening out my skintone and I'm good to go. 10 mins max.

So, with this public holiday, I decided to put some time and do some eye makeup practice, in hopes of shortening my eye makeup process. So, all went well although, there was no shortening in the time though.

The Products:

Clockwise from Left:

1. Shiseido Maquillage Clean Contrast Eyes 2 - BL743
2. Kanebo Lunasol Nature Summer Blue EX01 Eyeshadow Quad
3. Bobbi Brown Eyeliner Brush
4. Shiseido Maquillage Dramatical Gel Liner - BK951
5. Loreal Double Extension Beauty Tubes Mascara
6. Springheart Eyelash Glue
7. Daiso False Eyelashes
8. MAC 217 Brush (Not in photo)
9. Shiseido Eyelash Curler (Not in photo)
10. Sponge-tip applicators (Not in photo)

First I applied the eyeshadow from the Maquillage quad. Using the white as the base, the light blue for the inner corners of the eyes and the dark blue for the outer corners.

Next I used the dark blue from the lunasol palette and blended upwards, from the upper lashline. Then, with the light yellow, highlighted the middle of the eye to give it a pop of color.

All of the above done with sponge-tip applicators provided in the palettes.

Next I lined my upper lashline with Maquillage gel liner on my upper lashline.

Thereafter, I tight-lined my lower lashline with the maquillage gel liner, for 2/3 of the lower lashline, starting from the out corners. After this is done, I thickened the out corners with the gel liner, converging into the thin line when moving inwards.

After that is done, I took the Lunasol Eyeshadow palette, using the dark blue, apply it to the upper lashline again to soften the black eyeliner. Blending from the upper lashline upwards.

Next, for the lower lashline, I broke it into 3 parts, the most outer 1/3 corner, I used the dark blue from the Lunasol palette to soften the look.

The middle 2/3, I used the dark blue from the Maquillage and for the most inner 1/3, I used the white from the maquillage palette to pop the eyes.

Lastly, I used my MAC 217 brush to blend the colors together.

This was the final result.

However, I decided to try out the Daiso falsies. Since I wanted to really open up the eyes, I decided to use a realy dramatic pair so that the difference can be seen. And I totally liked the end result. Look at how much my eyes popped up compared to the above pictures.

But well, it's really too much hassle to do on a daily basis. It's very burdening for the eyes and the skin around them to do such kind of dramatic eye makeup. Plus,I think the difference is too much between my made-up eyes and actual look.

The finished result:

Haul: Collective Drugstore Hauls + New Partner

It's a public holiday today in Singapore. It was this very same day, 45 years ago that we declared our independence. Happy National Day, Singapore!! The place that nurtured and made me who I am today..

Anyway, judging from my last post, I've been away for almost a month. This period has been a difficult one for me. It's still is but I think it'll turn for the better moving forward (I hope).

First up, my new partner in the blogger sphere... The Toshiba Portege T110 with 11.1" screen. I totally love the color and the size. This would be my new blogging partner moving forward.

I'm still trying to get used to it as the keyboard is smaller and the keys are placed differently as compared to other laptops, due to it's size.

Next up are some of my random drugstore conquests. Most of them are products from new brands available in Singapore for the first time. I just wasn't able to contain my excitement for them. Hoho..

First one is Heme Magic T-ZOne Peeling Mask For Girls (S$14.90). This is a peel off mask meant for the T-Zone and nose. Heme is actually a line targeted at young adolescent girls. Of course, I'm long past my adolescent years but it never hurts to try alternative products.

The next one is also under Heme, the 24hr Hydrating Detox-White Night Jelly (S$18.90). This was the product that Kevin 老师 introduced during 女人我最大 many years ago, when I first got access to cable TV. And it was this product that drew my attention to this line. Many years later, I finally laid hands on this product that I've been coveting.

The next one is a brand that is also very well known in Japan and Taiwan. It's the drugstore line released by Shiseido, Aqua Label.

I was wandering around in Watsons, trying to decide whether I should get something from the brand as I already have a huge stash of skincare at home that would probably last me another 2 years. And between Heme and Aqualabel, I was more keen on Heme. But after the SA explained the line to me, I decided to go for the Bright White EX Serum (S$35.50).

Due to my ignorant adolescent years, I already have quite a few distintive brown spots on my face. I had entertained thoughts on buying whitening products from either Lancome or Shiseido. But was put off by the heft price tag and my ma's upbringing.

Yes, she opposed the use of any whitening products, saying the ingredients would make the skin "thin". Furthermore, the word "Acid" don't usually sit well with my sensitized skin. Anyway, since Aqualabel's parent company is Shiseido, I decided to take the plunge and buy the whitening serum. After all, it's a less hefty price to pay compared to the likes of it's more luxurious cousin.

Up next, is Kanebo's Kate Gel Eyeshadow in White (S$14.50). This is a shimmery gel eyeshadow that is similar to Jill Stuart's Eye Jellies. Actually, I absolutely do not need this eyeshadow. I have more than enough eyeshadow to probably last me for the next few years since I don't do alot of eye makeup. So why? This is purely for retail therapy. I'll see if I could find the right occasion to use it. Otherwise, I might decide to make it a giveaway.

The next items are sheet masks. Truth to be told, I'm not exactly a sheet mask person. They can be really messy and I don't like the feeling of having something covering my face, feels as if I'm suffocating. But I find that I'm drawn to buying them nevertheless. Probably due to the price and the wide selection of properties offered.

This is something that I found in Guardian Pharmacy. I don't usually shop in Guardian since Watsons offers a better variety of products and I get rebates at Watsons. This purchase was a result of lunching alone for quiet time. And yes, I like to lunch alone. It helps to calm my nerves and organize my thoughts for the next half of the day.

The masks are from a Korean Brand call Leaders Clinic - Clinie and unlike conventional sheet masks, these are actually silk cellulose masks. They retail for S$4.95 each and has several selections to choose from. I got 2 of them. One is the P.D.T AC-Dressing Ampoule Mask and the Caviar Repairing Essential Mask.

Based on the description on the packaging, the P.D.T AC-Dressing masks is supposed to help combat acne and contains a full bottle of ampoule in each mask. The Caviar Mask, as the name suggests, contains caviar extracts and other ingredients to help hydrate and pamper the skin.

Next up, are some of my basic tools. Sponge applicators and medical needles.

I'm a klutz with makeup and sometimes I find using exotic tools such as brushes somewhat complicated for me.

The needles are for my cystic pimples. I'll use them to poke through the pimples instead of squeezing them and bruising the skin in the process. I used to follow my ma's method of heating up a alcohol swiped sewing needle but I think the medical needles are so much more convenient and hygienic.

Lastly, I've been experiencing difficulties in bowel movements and decided to get some external help from Fybogel. Hopefully, it will help with my bowel movements and in turn, improve my skin condition.

Ok, I think I've spoken enough. My my, it's a lengthy posts for this small number of products.. lol

Spotlight / Makeup: Kanebo Kate @ Watsons

OK, I’m posting this via mobile mode. So no fancy pictures and stuff. Will add more details when I’ve access to a nice computer.

This is so exciting. I just got a mailer from Cozycot announcing that Kate, Kanebo’s drugstore makeup line is now available in Singapore, at selected Watsons.

Some of the star products of Kate would be the Gel Eyeliners and the Diamond Cut eyeshadow palettes.

I’m not sure which Watsons will carry the range but I have a feeling that the one at Ngee Ann City would probably carry the full line since it’s like the flagship store for their Japanese Drugstore Makeup lines.

To learn more, visit the Kate website: www.kanebo.sg/kate

Hauls: Lunasol Foundation + Sephora Brush + Queen Magazine

It's been some time since I've updated this pad. My workload is starting to pick up. Good news is that I'm having income, bad news is that, I'm going to sleep around 10PM and waking up at 5AM during the weekdays so that I can beat the morning rush hour and still have energy for meetings...


In addition, there are some problems at home. My dad is ill. Not going to delve into the details but I just couldn't find the time and energy to do any blogging.

Anyways, just an update on the things I bought recently. Sometimes I feel that I buy for the sake of buying. Some people term it as retail therapy. Me? I categorize it as my saving grace. Going into a store, walking around and trying things helps take me away from many things in my mind. Hopefully, I don't bankrupt myself in the process.

Now, moving on to my purchases....



First on the list is the Lunasol Water Cream Foundation in YO02... Yes, I caved in and bought the foundation.. Despite the fact that I have another 4 opened foundations sitting at home. I really wanted to try this raved foundation.

Blew $77.00 in my bank account and the only place in Singapore that carries Lunasol is the Kanebo counter @ Orchard Takashimaya. Which meant, I have no discount or whatsoever, unlike Isetan or Metro. Argh, seriously thinking whether I should apply for that Takashimaya Credit Card..

The list of ingredients..

The next purchase is a Sephora Professional No. 48 Bronzer brush. It retails at S$50.00 but there is a 40% sale right now, so effectively, I got it for S$30.00. I'm happy with my Red Earth Powder brush but I wanted to try whether a dense brush would do better when it comes to buffing foundation. Would do a brush review when it's dried and ready for use.

Note: Always wash your brushes before the first use. You do not know how many people have touched it, or where has it been lying before you bought it.

Pristine brush in it's plastic cover.

View from the side

The view from the top. Notice how dense this brush is.

The last one is a package from Taiwan... I've been collecting the Queen Magazine since the first issue but somehow or rather, I missed the purchase for Issue 10 and 11. I've been searching around to complete my collection. I managed to find a Taiwanese seller who was willing to ship overseas and tah-dah, my lovely Queen Magazines that will complete my collection.

The lady even gave me a mask sheet and some Snoopy Card Holders.. Woo Hoo..