Philosophy's 2012 holiday collection was inspired by classic celebrations that are the perfect blend of togetherness and traditions. It's a time to gather with loved ones, exchange joyful wishes, share qualituy time and celebrate life and the holidays.
Philosophy collection celebrates the season in true philosophy fashion with classic holiday scents, Philosophy vault and fan favourites. signature fragrances and glorious skin care to bring us a classic holiday experience. Their gifts will inspire our spirit, leave our heart happy and bring us a warm glow, as we share joy with family and friends.
Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Intense Moulin Rouge an exclusive collection created for Moulin Rouge dancers (A collaboration between MUFE and the Moulin Rouge dancers in Paris.)
Received this red hot lipstick and I have no idea when and how I will be wearing this...
I'm not really a lip(stick) person... unless the weather is good and I know I will be staying "indoor" most of the time... else I just skip wearing lip color... lipstick make me "sweat" around the lips for no reasons... anyone experiences that? Or you all have a way to avoid "sweat"???
Anyway... I never been into red lips, my sister do(she LOVE dark red lips)..... and when I see a lip color this "RED" ... I know I will be making a mess applying it! lolx
swatches....
Ingredients list....
Alright... let begin the "mess"... kekekekeee Bare lips.. (Pic taken under bright daylighting)
The lipstick feel creamy and not drying on the lips.. color pigment was pretty strong. I did made a mess applying.. so remember to use a lip liner first to avoid smudging or apply it with a lip brush.
I feel like a snow white ... [minus the "size" ... kekekee]
Please excuse my bare face ... I only apply sunblock and moisturizer.... oh and mascara... (^_~)
I almost deleted away this set of pics... cos I think I look funny... my sister say I dont look good with red lips ..
Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Intense Price : SD$35 [3.5g] Made in France
Available at
Make Up For Ever Counters at Sephora
Make Up For Ever Academy & ProLoft
[36 Armenian Street, #01-06 and #02-06 Singapore 179934]
Disclosure: I'm not affiliated with MUFE. Product was provided for consideration
[Product introduction] Recently Philosophy launched the Take Shelter sunscreen and enviromental shield - A light-weight sunscreen that offer a high SPF of 50 PA +++
Philosophy's take shelter is a urban daily shelter for fair skin. Shelter uva/uvb broad spectrum spf 50 pa+++ is a lightweight, multiple aggressors. Ideally preserved for radiant, supple and evenly toned skin.
* Protects skin from the sun's harmful rays and sources of premature photo aging with spf50 pa+++ as well as ingredients designed for skin antioxidant defense
* Contains a complex antioxidant blend that helps neutralize up to 95% of free radicals to help shield skin from external pollution.
* With luxurious, fast-absorbing texture, provides a smooth, breathable finish, while helping to preserve skin tone and fairness.
Retail price : SD$68 [30ml] Available at Sephora and Tangs Orchard from 13th October 2012 onwards.
I love trying sunscreen, sunblock... BUT.... I haven't try this out yet! I'm rotating afew sunblock at the moment, so... review on this sunblock will be up once I try this out for a period of time.
Disclosure:: I'm not affiliated with the company. Product was provided for consideration.
[Event] Few weeks ago, Make Up For Ever launched the Holodiam Holiday Collection - A collection to create spectacular look to light up the year-end holidays with a burst of glitter that takes glam to the extreme!
The glitter achieves a holographic effect thanks to a technological first: multifaceted pearlescent particles that reflect no fewer than three different colors depending on the refraction angle of the light.
The result is an optical phenomenon, a pulsing vibration of intense, ever-changing colors for electrifying eyes infused with mystery.
HOLODIAM POWDER, a loose powder that catches the light in a glittering rainbow of iridescent colors, was designed to enhance both eyelids and cheeks. The sleek box contains a thousand different hues just waiting to add drama to smoky or incandescent eyes, or amplify the cheekbones with a flurry of colorful stars. Color becomes light, and even black sparkles.
Left to Right :: Copper, Plum, Brown Gold and White
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Swatches.... Left to Right :: White, Brown Gold, Plum and Copper [Swatches credit to Mag - makeupstash]
The glitters powder was soooooooo pretty... and they are very fine, smooth and doesn't feel chunky (when touch with fingers) at all. Feels more like pigment the glitters powder. Easy to apply/pat on the lids (dry or wet).
These pics doesn't do any justice... you have to check it out yourself to "oooh and ahhhing" with me ~V(^___^)V ~
Another set of swatches over black base [Swatches credit to Sophia - The Makeup Blogette]
Left to Right :: White, Plum, Copper, and Brown Gold
AQUA EYES KIT (Limited Edition) Price : SD$65.00
A set of aqua eyes pencils - 5 travel size and 1 retail size(Matte Black)
Make Up For Ever award-winning, waterproof, smudge-proof, and fade-proof eyeliner that doubles as a vibrant eyeshadow. Dany Sanz originally created this product for performers of water ballet.
This best-selling eyeliner has become a favorite among all women who fear the dreaded raccoon eyes. Formulated to glide on effortlessly and withstand the most extreme conditions, it stays put on eyelids without melting for precise application and intense color throughout the day.
[New Launch] Laura mercier launched their latest innovation a lightweight crème formula foundation that gives skin a dewy, natural-looking flawless finish in September 2012.
Ideal for all skin types. With SPF 20 and a hint of color, this portable compact is perfect for travel and touch ups on the go. It’s a breakthrough for the Flawless Face!
Lightweight formula moisturizes and hydrates skin
Provides sheer to moderate, buildable coverage with hint of colour for a natural look
Adds a healthy glow to the complexion with a natural, dewy andluminous finish
Applies evenly onto skin, doesn’t settle into fine lines
Visibly evens skin tone and softens fine and dry lines
Upon application, skin is brighter, more even-toned, and dark spots and imperfections look visibly diminished
Longwearing formula (6-8 hours) is ideal for active lifestyles
Stays color-true, does not oxidize and wears evenly
Broad spectrum SPF 20 provides UVA and UVB protection
Easy-to-use, perfect for travel compact comes with a luxurious new sponge applicator
For all skin types, including sensitive skin; non-comedogenic
Non-greasy, fragrance-free, talc-free
Dermatologically tested; allergy tested to minimize the risk of allergy and irritation
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Come with a luxurious High Grade Sponge provides a soft luxurious feel upon application. Custom-designed, this sponge’s density and thickness was created specifically to compliment the formula. Anti-copper treated to preserve cleanliness and prevent discoloration. (Refill sold separately.)
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KEY INGREDIENTS
Features an Antioxidants Vitamin C and E to help protect skin from environmental stressors.
Vitamin C also provides skin brightening properties.
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Available in 12 Shades Porcelain / Blush / Nude / Bisque / Sand / Fawn / Almond / Tawny / Caramel / Tan / Walnut / Mocha
Swatches... [Click to enlarge] (I'm so Sorry, I have no idea which shade is which. Roughly just showing how the shades ranged from... )
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Laura mercier Tinted Moisturizer Crème Compact Price : SD$71 (7.50g) Available at Sephora Singapore
***Laura mercier will be available at Tangs SOON with a wider range from skincares, perfume to makeup (Can't wait!!)
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Review on the tinted moisturizer creme compact will be up after trying/testing it out for a period of time (at least 2weeks)
They will be launching nail polishes soon....
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Overview of the Tinted Moisturizer
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Last Sunday, had a cosy dinner session with Laura Mercier Global Makeup Artist, Ms Michelle Draper @ House. A cozy evening of chitchatting and foods.
Foods...
Disclosure:: I'm not affiliated with the company. Product was provided for consideration
I'm not a fan of Hello Kitty, BUT I like kitty and I'm seriouly enjoying looking at "palette" (I think most of you are right??) The colors that placing next to each others are a "Beautiful View" kekekekee
Not too sure whether this will be available in Singapore Sephora.. but they are so cute to look at.
So This Is Love... The collection features an enchanting fragrance with fresh aldehydes, plumeria, dewy Hyhacinth, tuberose, jasmine, musk and plum notes for a refined allure.
Available in three versions:
1.7 oz Eau de Parfum Spray - So This Is Love (USD$58)
0.2 oz Eau de Parfum Rollerball (USD $19)
Swarovski Edition (USD$$178)
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Check out the swatches and actual products on this YT clip
Saw this collection at Sephora last Saturday... and I bought one home ^_^
Oops... I didn't swatch the lip products :(
Swatches using Samsung galazy note under Sephora abit yellowish lighting (I didn't use flash.. cos you know the MAC is just located at the entrance... I dont wanna rish getting chase off by the security)
All the color look alittle more pinky in real (bare eyes) [Click to enlarge]
MAC Pro Long Wear Blush in Stubborn, Stay Pretty, Rosy Outlook, Stay by me, Baby Don't go, Eternal Sun, Blush all day Whole latta love (whole lot of love?)
Looking at the swatches over and over again... I kinda feel like getting the "Whole latta love" (Hmm...going to head over to Sephora tomorrow and check it out again ^_^) Ming la, she keep saying this shade look very pretty... like cherry shade.... very unique ... hmmm... guess I have "soft ear" (kekekeke)
The blush is matte texture .. doesn't feel too drying, more of a creamy matte texture and the color go on pretty "strong".
All the shades look soooo nice .... but....with "Stubborn", I can see horror if I apply this shade on my cheeks ... lolx
I like Rosy outlook.. but on the spot, it reminds me of Instant Chic blush (maybe abit more brighter) ... so I got "Stay By Me" (It's Love at first swatch <3)
Guerlain Rouge G L'Extrait Crème de Rouge Matte Colour Price :: SD$70
Liquid texture glides gently over the lips
Intense colour on first stroke
The color turn matt in a few moments
Non-sticky, non-drying and non-feathering
Color stay for hours
A formula with rejuvenating and smoothing benefits
>>>> hyaluronic acid to smooth and plump the lips >>>> tiger grassCenttella asiatica for stimulating collagen synthesis and boosting firming process. >>>> Guggul resin used in Ayurvedic medicine was chosen for its smoothing action
Consist of 7 cardinal sins shades
M71 Gourmandise (raspberry for gluttony)
M69 Orgueil (Plum for pride)
M41 Envie (Orange for envy)
M06 Avarice (beige for greed)
M65 Paresse (Pink for sloth)
M27 Luxure (ochre-brown for lust)
M25 Colere (Red for wrath)
Swatches ......
The tube is just their testers (Just showing you how the shade look like ...)
Swatches in various lighting...
[Top taken with flash] [Below taken without flash -indoor "yellowish" lighting]
Under a spot light
All the shades were pretty rich and intense
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*New* Guerlain Parure De Lumiere foundation Boost the skin's radiance Price :: Fluid foundation SD$81 Price :: Cream foundation SD$83
The first moisturizing and light-diffusing foundation that boosts
the luminosity of the complexion
the radiance of the skin
Technological breakthrough:
Enriched with Luminescent Water – a marine Spring Water - which penetrates deep into the skin, these two formulas continuously hydrate the skin.
infuse Prisma Light 360 Pigments, forming a fine veil on skin surface concentrating pure immaculate light.
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(This were just tester bottles) I only swatch thed Fluid foundation (didn't see the cream one around.. or I didn't pay much attention??)
Very interested in trying this foundation... it feel abit like serum when I swatch and blend it in on the back of my hand.. not too sure about the shade (but the lightest one does look abit warm on me) ... but after a few mins, the foundation melts into my skin shade.
Swatch...
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Guerlain Rose Aux Joues A duo of shade with a dominating tone to blush the cheeks and a minority shade for an expert mix or a vibrant juxtaposition.
Price : SD$70
I don't know why... I just swatch this duo (this is just sitting infront of me at my small round table)
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Some shot I took at the bloggers workshop
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ECRIN 4 COULEURS #14 Les Fauves Price : SD$83
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Available at all Guerlain counters from September onwards.
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Disclosure: I'm not affiliated with the company. Product was provided for consideration.
Enjoy 10% Off on Oasia Hotel Singapore Weekend Package Valid till 31st Dec 2012 [Click]
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I'm base in Singapore and blog about beauty on this blog.
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