Maybelline Diamond Glow Eyeshadow in Wine Pink and Burberry Brit Sheer Perfume

Valentines is almost around the corner, can you feel it in the air? Me, i don't coz' i'm so far away...sigh :-(

Shimmery quad of pink

Normally, i don't expect much from drugstore eyeshadows. It's either they crease, line or evaporate into thin air. So one can't be too fussy with these products considering the cheap price tag. I feel that way every time i find myself purchasing any of these items. But Maybelline's Diamond Glow eyeshadow does a pretty decent job in providing pretty and shimmery eye colors. 

02 Wine Pink shade

Sponge tip applicator

(but of course we all use brush...hehe)

Swatch

The sparkles are quite subtle

The colors are well-coordinated so makeup application is easier. The sparkles are also quite subtle so you wouldn't get scared using this for daytime. It is also buildable so you can layer it for more intense drama at night (best worn with primer). Staying power is just so-so, but it doesn't bother me coz' i can retouch anytime i want to...:-)

Very casual looking pink eyeshadow

So there you go, not too bad eyeshadows to use when you're on a tight budget. It is great for everyday use especially when you wanna save those more expensive brands for special occassions.

I also wanna share my favorite perfume of the moment...Burberry Brit Sheer. It's quite hard to describe a perfume so i can only go as far as saying that this smells fresh, clean and light. It has a fruity scent to it. I love spritzing this anytime of the day. Plus, the pink plaid bottle is also oh so cute:-)

Thanks for dropping by my precious readers. 

Here's a big pre-Valentines Hug to you all!:-)

Maybelline the Magnum Mascara Review

      

I like the yellow and violet combo!

Since i have very oily lids, it is quite a feat to find a mascara that has good sustaining power and doesnt smudge. So I was pleasantly surprised when Maybelline's Magnum mascara was able to address both issues.  

An affordable way to have pretty lashes

It's tough, effective and waterproof 

The Collagen Formula has secret ingredients which beefs and plumps up the hair 10 times more. Thus, giving the illusion of luscious thick lashes. And the oversized Magnum Brush coats even the smallest strand to ensure fine and even distribution.

I've always used basic black for my lashes

These bristles really elongates like magic

    One thing I noticed though is that you have to be quite adept in applying this so that it won't end up looking all clumpy. There's a way to do it though. And one way is to make the mascara dry a bit by waving it a few times before actually putting it on. Other than that everything is a-OK! 

My bare lashes looks so pitiful and short

With Magnum mascara they suddenly looked longer...hurrah!

-lengthened my lashes instantly
-made them thick-looking too
-didn't flake
-consistency is just right
-longwearing 
-holds the curl well
-I like the bright yellow tube
     (so easy to spot!)
-convenient drugstore product
-CHEAP


-tube is quite stubby 
-tends to clump (if not applied right)
-not quite easy to remove

   This mascara really works! It performed way beyond my expectations. Which is super awesome for a drugstore product. It can even work as well as my more expensive mascaras. I just love it when I find a cheap product that delivers results! 

   No smudge, no raccoon eyes and only thick lashes that stays all day long! What more can you ask for? So If you want natural looking lashes at a fraction of a cost, you should def give this a try. 




   By the way here's another recent makeup haul which I'll post soon. Hmmm... all the products I need to review seems to be piling more and more. At the rate I'm going I sure do hope to catch up. Hehe! Thanks for dropping by! :-)

      

              

Maybelline Power Concealer & was Tagged!

   Hello peeps! I decided to do a double post today. So I tried making this one as short as possible so I won't bore you all to death.

Handy tube casing

Sponge tip applicator

Got the ivory shade

Swatch on my skin

Blends after awhile

   I bought this Maybelline Power Concealer just for the sake of buying. I know I don't need one coz i still have enough to last me for several years even if I get stranded in an island. But the intriguing mineral line was what got me to buy one. Was so curious about it's results!
 
So I'll give a quick rundown of my observations...

Pros:
-covered my circles
-matte finish
-handy tube casing
-blends easily
-cheap drugstore product

Cons:
-I wasn't impressed with its thick and grainy looking coverage
-didn't look natural on me
-not picture friendly, from black circles  it became white circles
-not longlasting

Verdict:
   Not the greatest product. Just don't expect too much from this concealer. You'll just get disappointed! I'll probably only use it when all the nice concealers in the world becomes extinct and I have no other choice. I didn't feel confident wearing it. In fact, I think it even highlighted my circles by making them look too light. It didn't even last til bedtime. Now, it's a grim reminder of my silly purchase. 

   But wait...I'd highly recommend this to all the bad girls. To all the bullies out there. Trust me, you will never see anything like this! This product will absolutely make you pretty. It will banish your circles and problems like magic. You'll have the loveliest eyes in town! And im sure you will love me even more after trying this gem. So what are you waiting for? Run to your nearest store before it's too late! ;-)
                              


                        

  Hello there! I've been tagged by the sweet and lovely Carmen of Carmen's Lala-Land. 8 interesting questions here. Really had fun answering them:-)
   



1. If you were exiled to a desert island, what 3 ITEMS would you take with you?
a. Gun- I'll use it to shoot animals 
           I can eat for meals
b. Hammock- so I can relax and sleep          
            all day 
c.. Diary- I need something to write my boredom away. 

                      

2. If you were invisible for the day, what would you do?

   I'd rob a bank or steal stuffs from LV or Chanel...haha just kidding! Seriously I'd eavesdrop at the conversations of people I know, then I'd tell them right in their faces what I've heard. Bet the reactions would be priceless! 

                          

3. What's the most embarrassing situation you've found yourself in? and no, not something mild like 'i had lipstick teeth on a hot date'..I want proper dirt!

   One time I was out with my friends and I needed to go to the toilet badly. But we were stuck in heavy traffic. My facial expression was indescribable. Every second was complete agony. When I cannot hold it any longer, I got out of the car in the middle of the street and ran as fast as I can to the nearest gasoline station. My friends were all shocked! And our plan was cut short. But when you gotta go, you gotta go! 

                          

4. What is your signature scent?

   Narciso Rodriguez. My man's ultimate favorite perfume on me. Such an irresistable and alluring scent!

                

5. What are your 5 favourite songs?

1. "Somewhere in Time"-piano version
     (makes me feel romantic & lost in 
       time)
2. "No Ordinary Morning"-Chicane
     (when I'm mad, I drive with this
      music loud. Makes me wanna ram
      my anger away!)
3. "Music of the Night"-Phantom of   
                    The Opera
     (makes me swoon and sigh!)   
4. "Peepshow"-50 Cent
     (my nasty&naughty song)
5. "There For Me"-Sarah Brightman
     (my feeling sentimental song)

                        

6. If you could make a limited edition MAC collection, what would the theme be?

   Diamonds and black lace would be sexy. 

                    

7. Where would you like to be 10 years from now?

   Married with 2 kids. Watching fireworks! White picket-fence house. Poodles running around the garden. Husband giving me the best back massage. Me wearing pearls while having afternoon tea parties with my ladies. Hehe!
  
                        

8. What makes you smile?

   Waking up beside Mr G. Knowing that he loves me too warms my heart. Better than a hot cup of cappuccino;-)

                
  
My questions would be:

1. Would you consider having plastic surgery when you start having  wrinkles?
2. Where's your fantasy date?
3. Name the countries you'd like to       visit? 
4. What would you do if you won 1million dollars?
5. If you could ask a genie for 3 wishes what would they be?
6. What's are your pet peeves?
7. What makeup product can't you live without?
8. Who inspires you?

And the WITTY tag-ees are:

1.Mara
2.Em
3.Karen
4..hopeful.
5.libys11