NEW BUY: Dolly Wink Liquid Eyeliner Deep Black

Cute pink packaging

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Previously bought Dolly Wink Liquid Liner in Super Brown. Brown eyeliner creates a soft natural line while black eyeliner gives a stronger look. Now decided to try Dolly Wink Liner in Deep Black. Purchased it for S$25.90 from Watsons. For hygiene purpose, you are supposed to throw out your eyeliner after 3 months of use. But since I do not use liquid eyeliner everyday, I decide to replace mine after 6 months of use. So far, I am a fan of Dolly Wink Liquid Eyeliner. Stay tuned on my review on whether I like the Deep Black as much as the Super Brown.

REVIEW: Dolly Wink Eyelash Fix

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Bought this Dolly Wink Eyelash Fix Hard Type for S$15.12 when Watsons was having a sale.The original price is S$18.90. Since my HG D.U.P Eyelash Fixer is not available in Singapore, decided to try Dolly Wink because they are well-known for their false eyelashes.  

Dolly Wink Eyelash Fix goes on milky white but dries to a clear. Dolly Wink also sells Eyelash Fix that comes in black. Though, I prefer the transparent eyelash glue as it is less messy if there is a hiccup. This eyelash glue comes with a fine tip brush for precise application. I prefer eyelash glue that comes with a brush for easy application. This Eyelash Fix claims to be a ultra-strong type. It claims to keep your false eyelashes on all day. This waterproof glue is supposed to not come off with sweat or water. So what can I say about the lasting power of Dolly Wink Eyelash Fix? This eyelash glue does not stay as well as D.U.P Eyelash Fixer. The inner corner of my false lashes came off, and I had to reapply some of the eyelash glue. I am not sure is it because of the positioning of the false eyelashes, but that corner came off again after a few hours. So disappointing!

It takes about 30 seconds for the eyelash glue to be tacky, which is similar to DUO Eyelash Adhesive and D.U.P Eyelash Fixer. The eyelash glue dries to a clear and I usually go over the gaps with eyeliner. Dolly Wink Eyelash Fix also claims to be easy to remove. This I can attest to. It was removed by using an oil-based makeup remover and did not leave any residue on the eyelids. DollyWink Eyelash Fix contains ingredients that are gentle on the skin and does not irritate the eyes.

So what are my final thoughts on Dolly Wink Eyelash Fix? This is one of the lowest-performing eyelash glue that I have tried.  For the record, I have tried Duo Eyelash Adhesive, Revlon Lash Glue and D.U.P Eyelash Fixer. Would definitely not repurchase Dolly Wink Eyelash Fix.

NEW BUY: Dolly Wink Liquid Eyeliner & Eyelash Fix

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Watsons was having an offer - 20% off for a minimum purchase of S$38. Since my eyeliner needed to be replaced, this was the perfect time to purchase one. Do change your eyeliner every 6 months for good eye health. 

 

One of my friends recommended the Dolly Wink Liquid Eyeliner, so that product has been on my To-Buy List. Dolly Wink has liquid eyeliner available in Super Brown and Deep Black. Japanese eyeliners are one of the bests in the market. They are known for their fine tip brush and being long-lasting. Having tried quite a few Japanese eyeliners (K-Palette, Heroine and Kate), I am curious on how well Dolly Wink Liquid Eyeliner will be. I accidentally purchased the Liquid Eyeliner in Super Brown. I meant to buy the Liquid Eyeliner in Deep Black but did not look carefully when selecting it. Dolly Wink Liquid Eyeliner usually retails for S$25.90, but with discount it is S$20.72.

Decided to purchase eyelash glue as my HG DUP Eyelash Fixer is long past its expiration date. Tried to find DUP Eyelash Fixer at Watsons but it was not available. They do sell DUP eyeliner and false eyelashes at Watsons though. Anyway, decided to try Dolly Wink Eyelash Fix Hard Type ($18.90), since Dolly Wink are well-known for their false eyelashes. With the discount, I paid only S$15.12 for Dolly Wink Eyelash Fix.

Will these Japanese eyeliner and eyelash glue soon. Stay tuned for my reviews on Dolly Wink products. 

REVIEW: Kiss Me Heroine Make Volume & Curl Mascara

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This was my impulsive buy while browsing through the drugstores in Tokyo. It retailed for only JPY 820 (S$10), a cheap buy for the usually premium Japanese cosmetics. However, this Heroine Kiss Make Volume & Curl mascara is the non-waterproof version. The packaging was all in Japanese so I could not differentiate whether it was waterproof or not. Kiss Me Heroine Make Smooth Liquid Eyeliner is my HG eyeliner,  so I decided to try other products from the Kiss Me Heroine brand. 

The pink and black packaging

You can see the polymer fibres on the mascara wand

This mascara was contains polymer fibers which lengthen eyelashes by 120%. It is a lightweight, long-lasting and curl-maintaining mascara which is easy to apply. It also contains Chamomile Recutita Flower Extract and Camellia Japonica Seed Oil that won't dry out your eyelashes.

Brush type: 
It is different than the usual mascara wand because it has two different brush sides. One is curved-brush while the other is a comb-like brush. I

Curved-brush to coat each lashes with mascara

You apply the mascara this way to curl lashes 

Voluminizing power: 
This was the most disappointing aspect of the Heroine Volume & Curl Mascara. It did not thickened my sparse lashes at all! The voluminizing capability was lesser than that of CoverGirl LashBlast Volume. 

Lengthening power:
The polymer fibres does help lengthen my super short lashes. Though, the lengthening properties is not as good as Majolica Majorca mascara as the fibres are more fine, and less dramatic. 

Curling power: 
The specially-designed brush does not curl my stubbornly straight lashes. You cannot make do without the eyelash curler. Tarte Lights, Camera, Splashes has a better curling power than Heroine Kiss Make Volume & Curl Mascara.

Staying power:  
It smudges slightly to my lower eyelids after about 4 hours, since it is a non-waterproof version. Though the smudging is not as bad as other non-waterproof mascara such as Maybelline mascaras. 

Overall, I would not recommend Kiss Me Heroine Make Volume & Curl Mascara. It does not provide enough volume and length to my short & straight lashes, which I desperately need. 
Please leave a comment below if you have any good waterproof mascara recommendation for short & straight lashes!

REVIEW: D.U.P. Eyelash Fixer EX Clear Type

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Similar to Revlon Lash Adhesive, D.U.P Eyelash Fixer EX Clear Type comes with a brush applicator. It dries to a clear. D.U.P. Eyelash Fixer dries more quickly than Revlon Lash Adhesive or Duo Eyelash Adhesive. Comparing its staying power, D.U.P. Eyelash Fixer is resistant to water and perspiration as well. It contains 5ml of product, which will lasts me for a long long time, as I rarely wear false lashes. 

Specially Edition Designed D.U.P Eyelashes Fixer EX in Clear Type

Fine brush applicator

The funny thing, this product is "Made in Korea"

I forgot to take note of the purchase price but found that Cosme retails D.U.P. Eyelash Fixer for JPY 972 (S$12). It is more pricey than Revlon Lash Adhesive, but cheaper than Duo Eyelash Adhesive (which usually retails for S$15-18). The version I purchased was a limited edition packaging. 
Was browsing through a Japanese drugstore, and there was a small screen displaying the wonders of this D.U.P Eyelash Fixer EX. Japanese beauty products especially false lashes and eyelash adhesives are of high quality, and are often better than their Western counterparts. Before this chance encounter at a Japanese drugstore, I have never heard of D.U.P. Eyelash Fixer. But as the saying goes it is better late than never. 

Even though I have only used it a couple of times, D.U.P Eyelash Fixer EX has ranked #1 on my list of lash adhesive. The fine brush applicators make it super easy to apply the adhesive on false lashes. The adhesive dries quickly, but with ample time to apply the false lashes in place. It has a strong adhesive power, and I did not have to worry about my false lashes coming off. Even with its great staying power, D.U.P. Eyelash Fixer EX removes easily with an oil-based makeup remover. I will definitely repurchase this D.U.P Eyelash Fixer EX the next time I visit Japan. It is one of my best beauty finds during my last trip to Japan!

REVIEW: Ettusais Quick Fix Powder

Palm-sized powder compact

Cute pink and white packaging

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Bought this Ettusais Quick Fix Powder from Metro Paragon for S$28. It is rather pricey for a setting powder, but was in need of a good quality powder to keep my creamy concealer in place. This is my first Ettusais purchase in a long time. The last time I bought a product from Ettusais was in Secondary School, which was many years ago. The reason why I decided to try Ettusais powder is because of the good experience I had using one of Ettusais's powders during Bloom by Roseanne Trial Makeup Class. When I applied the Ettusais's loose powder, which is either the BB Mineral Powder or Premium CC Loose Powder, the texture was soft and nice. The powders were finely milled and did not leave my face looking cakey at all. The main reason that I did not purchase Ettusais BB Mineral Powder or Premium CC Loose Powder instead was due to the packaging. Loose powder packaging can be bulky to travel with, plus they tend to get messy during the application. With my past track record of leaving loose powder unused, I decided to go for a compact powder instead.

Naturally colored powder

Comes with a fluffy puff

The Smooth Fit Coat that covers each powder particle helps powders fit onto skin beautifully so your make-up won’t look cakey after touching up. The Shine Prevention Powder also prevents shine from showing too quickly and helps for a longer lasting finish. Contains SPF 10 PA ++. Ettusasis Quick Fix Powder is a colorless powder that sets makeup. Ettusais claims that the powder can even out skin texture and tone, without looking cakey. Furthermore, Ettusais's skin roughness preventing mineral powder claims to show beautiful, natural skin. 

After using Ettusais Quick Fix Powder for a week, I can safely say that this setting powder does not trigger any adverse reactions on my sensitive skin - no bumps or new breakouts were noticed during this time. The powder is very finely milled and feels natural on the skin. Yes, your face would not look cakey after applying it. Even though it is a setting powder, you have to generously apply the powder to notice its mattifying effect. The first few times I used this Ettusais Quick Fix Powder, I did not apply enough product to achieve the ideal matte look. After a few more tries,  and I finally found the magic formula and I was pleasantly surprised with the lasting power. When I checked my face at around 3pm (4 hours after application), my skin was still matte. *thumbs up* FYI, my T-zones tend to get oily after 2-3 hours.

Since it has little or no coverage, this powder will not do for those that prefers more coverage. In my case, Ettusais Quick Fix Powder's sole purpose was to keep my creamy under eye concealer in place, but it was able to perform its duties. With that being said, I will definitely try the other powder selections from Ettusais, as the powders are very soft and natural, and would not repurchase Ettusais Quick Fix Powder. 

REVIEW: Visée Nudy Rich Eyes in BE-3

Visee Nudy Rich Eyes

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Prior to my trip to Tokyo, I have not heard about the Visee brand. From what I know, this brand is only available in Japan. Visee is the more affordable sub-brand of Kose. Visee's products can be found in drugstores around Japan.

This Visee Nudy Rich Eyes palette retailed at JPY 1,512 (S$18). Pretty steep for a drugstore eyeshadow palette. But what convinced me to buy this eyeshadow palette was the pretty colors. The five shades on this palette are all flattering for my medium skin tone. At first, I was unsure whether the lightest shades (the white and pink) will work on my skin tone, but it does! I LOVE the texture of this eyeshadows! It is so creamy and glides on easily. There was little to no fallout from the eyeshadows!  I was super amazed by it! 
The highly-rated Urban Decay Naked palette still have some falling out of eyeshadows during application, but Visee eyeshadows had none of that problem. Even though it is a powdered eyeshadow, it feels more like a cream eyeshadow. The shimmers on this eyeshadow are so finely milled, and does not irritate the eyes. Korean glittery eyeshadows from brands such as Etude House and Espoir tend to irritate my eyes. I am sorry to say, but Japanese eyeshadow > Korean eyeshadow. The only bad thing that I can say about this product is the brush/sponge applicator that comes with it. The brush side, especially, is too small to do anything. I prefer to apply my eyeshadows using my fingers. 

From Top Clockwise: Beige, Light Pink, Cocoa, Light Brown and Peachy Pink

I will definitely recommend Visee Nudy Rich Eyes to anyone who is looking for a great everyday eyeshadow palette! I will love to try the other shades available from Visee.

NEW BUY: Visée Nudy Rich Eyes in BE-3

Visée Nudy Rich Brown

Five beautiful shades 

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Bought this eyeshadow for JPY 1,512 (S$18) during my trip to Tokyo. While traveling on the subway, I noticed the flattering brown hues that Japanese ladies put on their eyelids. I realized that the Japanese ladies love natural warm eyeshadows for everyday use. Instead of using black eyeliners to line their eyes, they prefer using brown eyeshadows to line the eyes. It gives a nice soft makeup look. This convinced me to find a beautiful brown eyeshadow palette in Japan. Happened to see this brand, Visèe, at the drugstore. It is one of the brands under the Kose group. Actually, I have never heard about Visèe before. I'm not that familiar with Japanese beauty products as I am with Korean beauty brands. But decided to try this because the colors were lovely, and the price was quite reasonable. It is pricier than regular drugstore eyeshadow such as Maybelline, L'oreal and such. On a side note: Gosh, it has been a long time since I purchased drugstore eyeshadow. The last one I purchased was  L'oreal Infallible Eyeshadow about three years ago. Ever since that, I have been sticking to higher-end eyeshadows such as my favourite Urban Decay Naked Palette.

Shimmery eyeshadows

 The palette comes with five shades - white, pink, peachy pink, brown and cocoa. When I swatched the colours in the drugstore, it was pigmented and not too glittery. It does have shimmer but not overdone. This will be a great eyeshadow palette for everyday use. The colors are soft and un-intimidating. Too bad that the descriptions are all in Japanese. I cannot wait to try these pretty shades. I will let you all know how well this eyeshadow works for my medium skin tone, and also comment on its staying power. Stay tuned!

REVIEW: Kiss Me Heroine Make Smooth Liquid Eyeliner

 

The ultra fine brush

Look how FINE the tip is!

The black-grey pigment of the eyeliner

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This eyeliner has been in my makeup stock since my trip to Taiwan, which was a year and a half ago. I almost forgotten about it till I was organizing my beauty products the other day. http://beautyloverssisters.blogspot.sg/2014/02/kiss-me-heroine-make-smooth-liquid.html

My sister told me that she tried this eyeliner before and that it was pretty good. My friend, Janet, had also mentioned that this eyeliner was featured on a Taiwanese TV show as being a top-rated eyeliner.
Even though my Lancôme Artliner is still useable, it is time to move on to another eyeliner. See you later, Lancôme Artliner.

With this Kiss Me Heroine Make Smooth Liquid Eyeliner, I will be testing it on it lasting power, pigmentation, and smudge-proof ability.

THE GOOD

• Very fine tip. This is probably the most fine brush tip that I have used.
• Goes on VERY smoothly
• Great for a natural tightly lined eyeliner look
• The brush is easy to use. This would be a GREAT eyeliner to try for those new to makeup
• It does NOT fade at all! Stays on for more than 12 hours!
• No worrying about raccoon eyes aka eyeliner smudging to my lower eyelids. Double Yay! 

THE BAD

• Not as pigmented as Lancôme Artliner or MARC JACOBS Magic Marc'er Precision Pen. You have to go over it a few times to get adequate color. The eyeliner has more of a grey-black shade.
• Will not work well for more dramatic eyeliner look such as cat eyes or winged eyeliner. It will take longer to create those looks. 

Kiss Me Heroine Make Smooth Liquid Eyeliner

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I bought this eyeliner recently in Taiwan. It is one of the most popular Japanese eyeliner brands. My Taiwanese friend, Janet, told me that this eyeliner is really famous because it was showcased in a television show there.  It is a felt-tip eyeliner that is water resistant and smudge proof.

I have seen this eyeliner being sold before in Singapore. They sell it at Watsons and Sasa here.

In the States, you can find it at beauty stores in Asian towns. I have seen it being sold at Rowland Heights, CA and also at Little Tokyo, CA.

It retails for $18-20. I bought it for slightly less than $18. 

I still have quite a bit of eyeliner to try and review. So, please stay tuned for review on this product.