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Sephora was having 20% for its members last week. It created the perfect opportunity for us to stock up on some beauty products.
AG Purchase
Fenty Beauty Bomb Baby Mini Lip and Face Set (S$23)
Two of Fenty Beauty's bestseller in a mini set. Their universal lip luminizer, Gloss Bomb in Fenty Glow. The peach champagne Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter
Glamglow Supermud Clearing Treatment mini (S$25)
This activated charcoal mask is designed for those with oily and combination skin. It supposedly helps to clear clogged pores and minimizes pores. What is special about Glamglow Supermud is that it contains 6 acids: glycolic acid, salicylic acid, lactic acid, mandelic acid, pyruvic acid, and tartaric acid.
Hourglass Veil Translucent Setting Powder mini (S$18)
This ultra-refined mini powder formulated with light-reflecting particles to blur imperfections.
This powder blurs the appearance of pores, fine lines, and wrinkles for
an airbrushed finish.
MG Purchase
Kora Organics Turmeric 2-in-1 Brightening & Exfoliating Mask (S$68)
A 2-in-1 facial exfoliating mask that is designed to brighten and support skin cell renewal. It is a gentle alternative to AHAs or acid based glycols.
Tatcha Violet-C Radiance Mask (S$95)
This wash-off mask was highly recommended by a friend. She mentioned that this mask will create a noticeable brightening effect after use. This anti-aging mask contains Japanese beautyberry that is high in antioxidants.
Dr GL Restore Gel Mask mini (S$18)
This skincare product is packed with antioxidant, anti inflammatory and antibacterial ingredients to soothe skin. It can be used as a mask or a gel moisturizer to counteract redness, irritation or dryness.
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Bought Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder in Diffused Light to try out. It is great that it comes in a travel size version. It costs US$22 (S$30) for the travel size version. On Hourglass website, the travel size version is available in 4 shades:
The full-sized version retails for US $46 (S$63) and is available in 6 shades. Since it takes a long time to finish using a compact powder, the travel size version is perfect for me. The
Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder is an universal powder that recreates
the most flattering light sources such as moonlight or candlelight. Each
powder captures, diffused and softens surrounding light with
groundbreaking Photoluminescent technology. By filtering out harsh
lights, Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder conceal skin imperfections,
pores and wrinkles. The powder is suitable for all skin tones, and can
be worn day and night.
Diffused Light is a warm pale yellow which is suitable for Asian skin tones. It conceals redness and gives skin clarity like the soft morning light. I use the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder to set my concealer. It is a good soft powder that does not make the skin looks cakey. In terms of brightening, it does have finely milled shimmers, but the shimmers are less than that of highlighters and blushes. Overall, Hourglass Powder is a good powder to have to create a natural radiance. I would not hesitate to try the other shades available.
FELT TIP EYELINER
Felt tip eyeliner is my FAVORITE eyeliner type. Basically, it is a marker-like eyeliner. It is easy to use and convenient to travel with. The biggest benefit of felt tip eyeliner is that it stays on, and is the most long-lasting formula. With a felt tip eyeliner, you do not need to sharpen it or carry an eyeliner brush with you for application. You minimize the number of beauty products and tools you carry, especially helpful when travelling. Out of all the eyeliner types, felt tip eyeliner are the least likely to smudge or smear. In my opinion, it is the most smudge-resistant formula. With that being said, there are many different types of felt tip eyeliners. Some have hard felt tip, while some have a more"flexible" brush tip. Some have super fine tip, while some have a thicker tip. Your go-to felt tip eyeliner depends on your makeup preference. Felt tip eyeliners are found to be able to create defined makeup looks as well as dramatic eye makeup. You are able to build up and layer on the product to increase the intensity of the eyeliner. It take some practice to master using the felt tip eyeliner, but it is worth the many tries. EVERY girl should have a felt tip eyeliner in her makeup bag!
Lancôme Artliner (US$30.50)
This is my FAVORITE eyeliner right now! #1! It has a very fine foam tip that allows for creation of natural eye makeup look. However, you can layer it on to create a more dramatic look. The eyeliner is safe to use on the waterline. It takes about ~7 seconds to dry, which is a bearable wait time. It stays on all day and does not smudge. However, on several occasions, I have noticed it flaking off when I wiped off with a tissue. Not waterproof but it is water-resistant. You have to shake the eyeliner if it gets "dry". Expensive at US$30.50 for an eyeliner but it is WORTH it! I will re-purchase this eyeliner.
Stila All Day Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner (US$20)
