REVIEW: Tarte Shape Tape Contour Concealer

~AG~

This best-selling concealer has been on my wish list for the longest time! With the pandemic and working from home situation, my makeup has not been touched in a long time. Decided to toss my long overdue Chanel concealer. It has been in use for over 2 years. It is way past the recommended shelf life for concealer. Formulated without parabens, mineral oil, phthalates, triclosan and sodium lauryl sulfate. Tarte Shape Tape Concealer is great for those who are concerned of harmful ingredients in their cosmetics.

This highly raved concealer claims to lasts for 16 hours. Tarte Shape Tape concealer claims to smooth and brighten to make eyes appear lifted. Since the main use of concealer is for my dark circles, this product sounds perfect. The sponge tip applicator makes it easy to use. Tarte Shape Tape’s crease-proof formula would not cake or settle for 12 hours. Its trademarked tape technology helps to smooth and blur appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. 

Tarte Shape Tape concealer is quite pricey at S$42. Though it is slightly cheaper compared to Chanel Le Correcteur, which is S$47.50. The texture of the Tape Shape Concealer is thicker than Chanel Le Correcteur concealer. You only need a small amount (less than a pea-size amount) to conceal the dark circles. When I tried the concealer under my eyes, the 27S light-medium sand was a better match for my overall skin tone. It conceals my dark circles without being too light. 27S is suitable for light to medium skintone with yellow undertones. 

For reference, I use:

• Chanel Le Correctuer in 20 Beige

• IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Undereye Corrector in Medium

• Cle de Peau Beaute concealer in Ocher

• Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua in Shade 22 Beige Rose

• Bobbi Brown Beige (3)

• Urban Decay Weightless Liquid Makeup in Shade 3.0 and 

• Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation in Shade 52 (Vanille)

NEW BUY: Becca Jet, Set, Glow! Prep & Prime Kit

 ~AG~

Purchased Becca Jet, Set, Glow Prep & Prime Kit from Sephora for USD 25 (SGD34). This set comes with 3 products: Backlight Priming Filter, First Light Priming Filter and Under Eye Brightening Corrector. 

Backlight Priming Filter is a product that boosts radiance and instantly filter the skin. It is infused with crushed pearls for a diffused and beautiful glow. First Light Priming Filter brightens the complexion for a healthy glow. Under Eye Brightening Corrector is a cream corrector to brighten and disguise dark circles. 

Cannot wait to try these products especially the Under Eye Brightening Corrector because of my severe dark circles. Stay tuned for my review!

NEW BUY: Dolly Wink Liquid Eyeliner Deep Black

Cute pink packaging

~AG~

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: Bobbi Brown Illuminating Cheek Palette in Peach

 The top of the palette is bright coral

~AG~

This Bobbi Cheek Palette in Peach contains Havana - a light pink brown,  Pink Coral - a bright nectar and  Peach - a golden highlight. This palette is ideal for those with light to medium skin tones. Bought it last year from Bobbi Brown website for US$50 (S$68). Took me a while to finally try this palette.

The packaging is sleek and compact. Though it does not come with a travel brush. This palette is great to travel with because it comes with 3 different cheek products - blush, bronzer and highlighter. At first I thought that the Pink Coral (shade pictured in the middle) would be too pink for my Asian skin tone. However, if you use a light hand, Pink Coral can brighten up the whole face.Usually Western makeup products tend to be intense for the contour shade, so it might not compliment Asian skin tones. Though, I would have to say Havana is not too brown for my yellow skintone. For reference, I am Chanel Shade 22 Beige Rose. It works well to contour my cheekbones and jaws. My least favorite product is the highlighter, Peach. Because the shade and shimmer is not glowy enough. With that being said, the highlighter is still okay for daily use. But for special occasions, I would stick with Becca Cosmetics Shimmering Skin Perfector.

 From Left to Right: Havana, Pink Coral and Peach

Overall, this is a good everyday cheek palette to use. The shades are flattering and easy-to-use. Instead of bringing 3 products when traveling, this palette has all the cheek products you need. Sad to say that this cheek palette is no longer available on Bobbi Brown . Though they still have a similar cheek palette available called Take It to Glow Highlight and Bronzing Powder Palette

REVIEW: NYX Build 'Em Up Brow Powder

~AG~
Bought this NYX Build ‘Em Up Brow Powder from Target. It costs US$8 (S$11). This product is available in 8 shades. This sleek brow product comes with a felt tip applicator. The ultra fine tip fills in the brows with powder. This superfine matte powder is ideal for building full and natural-looking brows. Define your arches using the pointed and fill in any sparse areas with quick, upward strokes for a feathery-soft finish.

Powder falls out to your eyelids and under eyes area, which can get messy. But since it is a powder, it is easy to clean up. I find it is best that you draw a line on the back of your hand. Then use the powder fall out to draw your eyebrows. The pointed felt tip applicator makes the brow streaky so I have to use a spoolie to even out the powder. 

This an affordable brow product. However, it is too messy to use because of the fallout. Would not recommend NYX Build 'Em Up Brow Powder.  Would just stick to ordinary brow powder as my go-to product.

REVIEW: Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua & Le Correcteur De Chanel

The newest addition to my face makeup

Vitalumiere Aqua

~AG~

Been always been a big fan of Chanel Beauty face makeup. Tried a few of their products over the years and found their formula to be suitable for my skin. Since my HG Urban Decay Naked Liquid Makeup is more than 2 years old, it is time to get a new one for my skin health. Decided to try Vitalumiere Aqua as my next liquid foundation. It is described as an ultra-light skin perfecting makeup. The saleslady matched my skin to the shade 22 Beige Rose. This shade matches my medium skin tone well. This Chanel liquid foundation costs S$68.90 at Shilla Duty Free. It comes with 33ml of product. Since I do not use liquid foundation often, this bottle of foundation will be more than enough. Vitalumiere Aqua is lightweight and has low coverage. It gives a nice dewy finish. You are to shake the bottle before use. The saleslady asked how my makeup usually oxidises, and advised to apply a makeup primer prior. What are my thoughts about the Vitalumiere Aqua? The lightweight texture feels nice on my skin. The product provides a nice soft finish. Vitalumiere Aqua will be suitable for those who prefer minimal coverage. However, you would need to use concealer to conceal pimples and dark circles.

Le Correcteur

Bought the Le Correcteur De Chanel for $47.50. The shade that I chose was 20 Beige, which is similar to the Vitalumiere Aqua shade. At first the saleslady recommended a lighter shade for my dark circles, but since I do not use foundation on a daily basis, I opted for a shade that will match my skin tone. This is to avoid the reverse panda eyes look, which happens when the concealer is too light.This gel-based concealer is long-lasting. It provides medium coverage and is suitable to conceal my dark circles. The concealer comes with a sponge tip applicator for convenience. Even though this concealer has a gel texture, it does not melt in Singapore's humid weather. It is a great product to carry in your handbag. Overall, I am satisfied with the coverage and lasting power of this concealer.

NEW BUY: Drugstore Eyeshadow Palette

~AG~

A late post on two drugstore eyeshadow palettes that I purchased a few months ago in the USA. While browsing through my favourite Target, I saw this Almay Shadow Squad. The neutral colors of 120 Never Settle look perfect for everyday use. For work, I usually use a single swipe of shade for the whole eyelid. I prefer neutral shades such as shimmery peach, gold, light brown or any brightening shade.The great thing about this eyeshadow palette is that there are 4 finishes: matte, satin, metallic and glitter. The best part of all is that is only costs US$6.99 (S$9.60)

Wet n Wild Color Icon Eyeshadow Palette is a popular drugstore product. MG bought a Wet n Wild eyeshadow palette many years ago and she mentioned that it was pretty good. This eyeshadow palette comes in 10 shades and costs only US$4.99 (S$6.90). Wet n Wild Eyeshadows are known for their pigmentation. The palette I chose is 759 Comfort Zone.  For this palette, I chose darker shades (green, blue and browns) that would be suitable for night look. 

REVIEW: Sephora Members Sale

~AG~

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.

NEW BUY: Dolly Wink Liquid Eyeliner & Eyelash Fix

~AG~

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: Travel-Size Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder in Diffused Light

~AG~

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.

REVIEW: Physician Formula Happy Booster Glow & Mood Boosting Blush

~AG~

Bought this Physician Formula Happy Booster Glow & Mood Boosting Blush when I was in the U.S. Physician Formula is a drugstore brand that is readily found in Target, Walmart, CVS and Ulta Beauty. Though it is less commonly found in Singapore. I have seen some Guardian stores carry Physician Formula products. 

This Physician Formula Mood Boosting Blush costs US$10.63 (S$15.50). It is available in three colors: Warm, Natural and Rose. It contains a vibrant mix of blushing tones infused with a pop of color to give a healthy glow. The blush contains multi-reflective pearls to add radiance to the cheek.

It is hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic and paraben-free.This blush is infused with Happy Skin and Euphoryl, natural plant extracts which have been shown to promote a feeling of happiness by mimicking the effect of Endorphins (feel-good hormone) and protecting the skin against environmental aggressors. The sweet scent of violet provides a feeling of joy each time you apply.

The plastic packaging includes a small brush and mirror at the bottom of the blush. The heart design of the blush is pretty. It comes with 5 different pink/blush shades. I cannot say that this blush boost my mood. The pink shade is too bright for my liking, so I tend to use the nude and peach shades. It is not as pigmented as other blushes - Benefit box blushes or Tarte blushes. The formula of the blush did not cause my sensitive skin to breakout.

Overall, this blush is nothing special and I would not recommend it. 

NEW BUY: Bobbi Brown Illuminating Cheek Palette in Peach

 

Bobbi Brown Illuminating Cheek Palette

~AG~
Mid last year, I had bought this Bobbi Brown Illuminating Cheek Palette in Peach from Bobbi Brown's official website and had my friend brought it back for me. Bobbi Brown is one of the first high-end makeup brands that I discovered during my college days. Their corrector, concealer, foundations and their shimmer brick compact are well-made products. Decided to buy this cheek palette because it contains a blush, bronzer and highlighter. A cheek palette would be extra handy when traveling. Cheek Palette in Peach contains Havana - a light pink brown,  Pink Coral - a bright nectar and  Peach - a golden highlight. These shades are ideal for those with light to medium skin tones. It retailed for US$50 (S$68) which is quite pricey but it is 3 products in one packaging.

From Left to Right: Havana (Bronzer), Pink Nectar (Blush) and Peach (Highlighter) 

This Bobbi Brown Cheek Palette was available in Peach and Guava. Though their website now has only the Illuminating Cheek Palette in Guava. It is selling at a discounted price of US$21. The Guava palette is for medium to rich skin tones.

I will try this Cheek Palette soon and let you know whether Bobbi Brown blush, bronzer and highlighter are worthy addition to my makeup stash.

Our Top Beauty Products for 2017

~MG~
1. COS-RX Pimple Patch

 Affordability: $ (S$3-4.50)
Effectiveness: It works well to disguise my red pimples, and it does a good job in absorbing the gunk from my whitehead pimples. My skincare must-have! I carry it with me everyday.

2. SK-II Cellumination Day Surge UV Moisturizer 

Affordability: $$$ (S$139)
Effectiveness: This moisturizer contains sunscreen so it reduces my skincare steps. I only need one pump to cover my whole face. 

~AG~
1. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Undereye Corrector

Affordability: $$ (S$41)
Effectiveness: A great salmon-colored concealer for dark circles. Only a little product is required to disguise dark circles. Plus, the creamy formula stays on well in Singapore's humid climate.

2. Physician Formula Eye Booster 2-in1 Lash Boosting Eyeliner + Serum

Affordability: $ (S$14)
Effectiveness: This eyeliner is long-lasting, does not smudge, and is highly pigmented. The fine tip brush works well to tightline the eyes.

3. Embryolisse Lait Crème Concentrè

Affordability: $ (S$28)
Effectiveness: This non-sticky moisturizer soothes my skin. The texture is lightweight and suitable for tropical climate. A win for this French skincare product.

REVIEW: NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

 ~MG~

This NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer US$29 (S$39) comes with a sponge applicator. This concealer is very GOOD! One sponge tip amount is enough for concealing both eyes. I use the "inverted triangle" method for concealing my dark circles. NARS Concealer provides a medium to high coverage. The texture is creamy and rather smooth. Compared Cle de Peau, NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer is creamier. This NARS concealer is easy to use and to blend. The color match was perfect in concealing my blue tone dark circles. With setting powder, it can lasts through the night. It does not crease or melts off in Singapore humid's weather. The packaging makes it super easy to travel with. If you use the concealer daily, NARS creamy concealer will probably lasts for more than six months. 

When I am in a hurry to get ready, I will use this  handy concealer. It is a light concealer that disguises my dark circles. Though I won't say it truly brightens the under eye area. I also use it to conceal my acne marks and redness when I am too lazy to reach for other concealers. It works well for concealing redness, but cannot fully conceal my acne scars. I will definitely recommend. One of the best concealers I have used. Even though it has a heavy price tag, it is worth your money - easy to use and blend, generous with the product and is well-pigmented. NARS offer a wide range of colors for the Radiant Creamy Concealer, so find one that suits you!

REVIEW: Becca Cosmetics Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed Highlighter in Opal

~AG~

Heard about Becca Cosmetics many years ago from famous makeup artist, Lisa Eldridge. She was a big fan of their Shimmering Skin Perfector Liquid Highlighter. When Becca Cosmetics introduced the Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed, I knew I had to get my hands on it. Bought it last year when I was in the States from Sephora for USD 38 (S$55). The Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed comes in 10 shades. The shade I selected was Opal which is a golden bronze. Since I have a warm undertone, Opal's golden shade matches my skintone well. 

 

The shimmers on this pressed powder highlighter are highly reflective and creates an healthy glow. The powder has a smooth texture that is not powdery. I use the Ecotools Deluxe Fan Brush to apply Becca Cosmetics Pressed Highlighter. I apply the highlighter to the top of my cheeks and the bridge of the nose. A light hand is recommended to apply the highlighter, as too much of the powder will make the face looks shiny. To create a beautiful glow, I first apply Chanel Blush Duo Tweed Effect to add some rosy color and then highlight the skin with Becca Cosmetics Pressed Highlighter. 

I will definitely recommend Becca Cosmetics Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed Highlighter as it is highly pigmented and creates a beautiful natural glow. As this product comes in 10 various shades, you can select the one that is most suitable to your skin tone. This Becca Pressed Highlighter can lasts a long time as you only need a little product to highlight the skin.

NEW BUY: Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Pressed Powder

Photo Credit: Sephora.com

~AG~

My HG Ettusais Quick Fix Powder had hit pan, so I decided to try a new pressed/setting powder. Walked into Sephora to look for a setting powder, and was confused with the numerous products there. I remember that Make Up For Ever (MUFE) is popular for their HD powder. The saleslady at the Make Up For Ever area suggested the Ultra HD Loose Powder, as it gives a more luminous finish. However, loose powder can get too messy for my liking. So I decided to buy the MUFE Ultra HD Pressed Powder in 01 Translucent. It costs S$61 for a 6.2g pressed powder. A heavy price tag for a pressed powder.

According to Sephora Singapore, Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Pressed Powder is a micro-finishing pressed powder that gives a light matte effect and smooth, luminous finish. The invisible veil of powder combines synthetic mica, silicone powders and silica to instantly blur fine lines, pores and imperfections for a beautifully smooth complexion. Enriched with hyaluronic acid, ULTRA HD Pressed Powder also has moisture-retaining benefits.

After reading this, then I realized that this pressed powder contains hyaluronic acid. My skin does not react well with hyaluronic acid. Hope this MUFE Pressed Powder can work well on my skin and does not trigger any bumps. Will give a review of this product after an extended use of this pressed powder. Stay tuned!

REVIEW: IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Undereye Corrector

~AG~
Bought IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Undereye Corrector in Medium US$29 (S$41) from Ulta Beauty when I was in the States last November. My younger sister, MG, said that I should check IT Cosmetics concealer out because of its raved review. So while browsing through Ulta Beauty, I thought this product was their best-selling concealer. Turns out it was the Bye Bye Undereye Corrector. Note to self: Remember to check the product name at checkout.

The tub packaging contains 5g of product. IT Cosmetics Undereye Corrector comes in 3 shades: Light, Medium and Rich. It contains collagen and peptides to smooth the skin around the eyes area. Green coffee extract, caffeine and cucumber to reduce eye puffiness. Since my Soap & Glory Kick Ass Concealer is empty, it is time to try a new concealer that is targeted for dark circles. 

This corrector comes in a tub packaging, and contains a generous amount of product. I foresee this corrector lasting for more than six months, even with daily use. The texture of this corrector is super creamy, which reminds me of Bobbi Brown Corrector. Since my under eye area has been feeling dry, the texture of IT Cosmetics Corrector is suitable for my skin type. For those with oily skin type in Singapore's humid weather, you might need to set this product with a loose or pressed powder so that it would not smudge. 

My under eyes area is prone to milia that is triggered by overly rich eye creams or concealers. I was worried that IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Undereye Corrector will trigger milia because of its creamy texture. After using it for over four weeks, no visible milia has appeared. Yay! My under eye areas definitely look brighter with the application of this corrector. This salmon-tone corrector helps to neutralize dark circles. It claims to be 8 hours of sleep in jar!

Overall, this is a good under eye corrector. It helps to disguise dark circles and brighten the under eye area. The texture of IT Cosmetics Corrector is smooth and so easy to apply with your ring finger. You only need a thin layer of product to conceal the dark circles. This tub of corrector is packed with product and should lasts me for more than six months. I highly recommend this Under Eye Corrector for those with dark circles and need a product to brighten the under eye area. 

REVIEW: Benefit Dandelion Travel Size

 ~AG~

Sharon Park, my wonderful makeup artist used this blush/highlighter on me for the prewedding (engagement) photoshoot and it surprisingly showed up well on my skin. Since I still have a handful of other blushes in my collection, getting a mini version makes me less guilty. This travel-sized version also comes with a soft bristle brush. Bought this from Ulta Beauty for US$15 (S$21). This box powder blush from Benefit is an iconic beauty product. Dandelion is a pale pink powder that has soft shimmers. This box powder gives a nice radiant glow. I would have never thought Dandelion would be suitable for my warm skin tone. For shade reference, I am Urban Decay Shade 3.0, Bourjois Shade 52 (Vanille), MAC NC 30, Bobbi Brown Beige (3) and Chanel Beige (10).

A soft pink shimmer

This box powder comes with a brush

Dandelion is a great highlighting powder to use everyday to achieve that healthy glow. You can layer it on to make the pink pop more. The good thing about this blush is that it will not be powdery even if you layer it on. *thumbs up* I would recommend Benefit Dandelion for those with light to medium skin tone. 

REVIEW: NARS Narsissist Hardwired Eye Kit

~AG~

Sleek mirror packaging

Comes with 6 eyeshadow shades

~AG~
This eyeshadow palette contains six neutral shades, and comes with a travel-sized brush and brown eyeliner. This purchase was a steal! It typically retails for S$80. But during Shiseido Warehouse Sale in December 2016, this NARS Narsissist Hardwired Eye Kit was selling for only S$40. So, why not try it? I have not tried NARS eyeshadow before, but have used NARS's eyeliner and lip pencil. The makeup artist that is doing my makeup for my wedding day has several NARS eyeshadow palette in his 

This eyeshadow palette works well for day and nighttime looks. So far, I have only used the three shades - the two shades on the right side (IV and I) , and the light grey shade (V) on the middle top.

What can I say about NARS Narsissist Hardwired Eye Kit?
The eyeshadow is not as pigmented as other brands such as Urban Decay and Visee Nudy Rich Eyeshadow. Since I prefer a natural eye makeup, the darker colors in this eyeshadow palette will be untouched. The shimmers on the eyeshadow is finely milled, and does not irritate my eyes. The texture of these eyeshadow is not powdery and there is no fallout. It is a decent makeup. The only downside is that the eyeshadows are not pigmented enough, you have to apply several layers for the color to show up. So if you are looking splurge on some eyeshadows, I would not recommend NARS eyeshadow.

I and IV does not show up well on my skin tone

Mini Eyeliner in Via De'Martelli

For the mini Larger than Life Long-Wear Eyeliner in Via De'Martelli, it is a dark brown pencil eyeliner. Pencil eyeliner does not work well for my monolids, and tends to smudge. It especially, does not work well in Singapore's humid condition. This kit also includes a travel-size #43 Wide Contour Eyeshadow Brush. This densely packed angled brush blends and sweeps eyeshadow with ease. 

Wide Contour Eyeshadow Brush

Overall, this was a great buy because I bought it at a discounted price. Though, I would not splurge for a NARS eyeshadow palette at full price. In terms of pigmentation, NARS eyeshadows are not up to standard. I would rather splurge on Urban Decay or MAC eyeshadows.