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Friday, May 31, 2013

Aqualillies for Tarte- Eye and Cheek Palette

Hi everybody, hope you are well and enjoying your week! Over here in Perth/ Western Australia is officially in Winter season. Last night it was 2 degrees! We had to get all the heaters out to keep the house warm. Unfortunately the house we're living in is not insulated, therefore the house gets very warm when it's summer and very cold when it's winter and that sucks! Lol...
 
Tonight's gonna be another cold night so people who's living in WA, get ready with your heaters, hot water bottle and blankets to keep yourselves warm! However based on forecast, the weather for the next three days gonna be a nice and sunny- about 21 degree. :)
 
Anyways today I have this amazing palette to share and as you would have known by now, it's the limited Edition Aqualillies for Tarte Eye and Cheek Palette. I love it! It's a great multi palette for everyday use. The colors are pretty neutral and it comes with blush, bronzer and highlighter.... all in one, PERFECTO!
 
There is a website: www.tarazz.com.au (About: Tarazz.com.au is Australia’s gateway to a world of retail brands, putting global shopping at your fingertips.) The stuffs from stores they represent or selling are BeautyEncounter, FragranceNet, Rakuten and Sephora. Well I'm interested mainly on products from Sephora. As Sephora do not ship internationally, I thought this website will be the way to go (depending on the prices). As far as I can see, the prices usually mark up a few dollars more than purchasing directly from Sephora. Shipping cost to Perth ranges around $20 onwards. Of course the more items you get, the more shipping cost involves.
 
Of course there are many other options like eg. comgateway.com, Myus etc.. but the diffence is that you gotta sign up and given a US add and the orders will have to go there and then they will do the shipping for you. Probably it's cheaper, I don't know as I have not tried that but it's just the hassle for me to go through that process. ;)
 
Just couple of weeks ago, Tarazz.com.au actually had shipping promo which was only $10 standard shipping for any items you purchase. Therefore I took the opportunity of that to get a few items and this was one of them. The price for it was $47.50 (The selling price in US is $38). Come to think, it is a good bargain as if you search from Ebay, the prices are more expensive.
 
Ok, enough of my long winded part... here's the description and swatches:-
 
A limited-edition waterproof collector's palette inspired by the Aqualillies. Make a splash with this palette inspired by America's most glamorous synchronized swimming group! Aqualillies reinvent the classic art of water ballet and mesmerize audiences with their modern strength and vintage beauty. These true Tartelettes—fearlessly powerful, healthy, real women—are the perfect muses for this high-performance, splash-proof collaboration. Now, you too can embrace the energy, grace, and sophistication of Aqualillies with this Amazonian clay-infused palette of six new eye shadows, bronzer, highlighter, and a limited-edition blush all tucked inside a classically elegant, mirrored compact.
 
Developed with the Aqualillies in mind, this waterproof collection delivers a natural complexion with subtle pops of color to create signature looks worn by the 'Lillies themselves. Powered by skin-balancing Amazonian clay and skin-softening mineral pigments, this eye and cheek palette will help you create showstopping looks both in and out of the pool!
This set contains: - 0.14 oz Amazonian Clay Shimmering Powder in Champagne
                              - 0.13 oz Amazonian Clay Mineral Powder Bronzer in Park Ave Princess
                              - 0.23 oz Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush in Captivating
                              - 6 x 0.04 oz Amazonian Clay Eyeshadow in Hammock, Bikini, Barefoot,      Parasol, Sun Deck, Poolside. 
 
It is formulated Without: - Parabens- Sulfates - Phthalates Amazonian clay is nature's most perfect ingredient providing total skin balance for better, longer, truer wear. Vitamin E is a natural preservative that also acts as an anti-inflammatory emollient and protects against free radical damage. Mineral pigments are colors and dyes derived from natural minerals that have been known to sooth and soften skin.
 
Swatches:-
 








 
 
From Top: Highlighter (Champagne) and Bronzer (Park Ave Princess)
Bottom from left: Eyeshadows (Hammock- Matte, bikini- duo chrome, barefoot, parasol, sundeck- Matte and poolside)

 
 
Look how gorgeous they are! All the shade are smooth and pigmented. Bikini is a duo-chrome pink. So pretty!




 
 
Blush: Captivating. Pretty matte coral blush.




 
 
Camera with no flash.

 
 
 
Makeup look with the palette
 
 
On eyes: lid (bikini), outer corner of eyes (poolside), on crease (hammock), inner corner and upper brow (parasol). Lower lid: poolside.
 
 
On cheek: Contour with Park Ave Princess, then blush Captivating and on higher cheekbone, used Champagne highlighter.



 
 
With my daughter...
 
 
and my oldest son...
 





Well I hope you enjoy the pics and have lovely weekend (long weekend for WA). xoxo
 

Friday, May 17, 2013

Bellabox May 2013


I've subscribed to Bellabox since beginning of this year but haven't been posting about it. In Australia, there are a few companies that do beauty/skincare sample boxes and this is one of them.

Website : bellabox.com.au

Description:

DISCOVER THE BEST IN BEAUTY
  • Sample deluxe beauty and lifestyle products each month
  • 5 - 7 surprise items deliver to your door
  • $15 a month + free shipping
  • Cancel anytime

This is what I received today. It's the May box and I'm happy with it. Thought I would share info with you guys. The package came in a sky blue box and inside the box is this little sturdy box. I've been keeping all the boxes because they are made of strong cardboard and comes in handy. Good for storaging little items/ jewellery in them. :)


MAY box consists of :

1) Udderly Smooth Udder Cream - 57g (abt $2.50)

( CULT - You read that right! This incredible cream (years ago, Udderly Smooth was originally invented in Ohio for use on poor dairy cows in harsh conditions) These days it's a no.1 seller for people's skin suffering from severe dryness.

340g jar RRP $14.99 )


2) Bloom Lip Stain- Rhuburb in full size

( COLOUR - this super longwearing colour is quick drying ( and kiss proof) and leaves your lips looking effortlessly polished with a fraction of effort. To build intensity, apply several coats or later with your favourite lip gloss or lipstick.

RRP $24 )


3) LA ROCHE-POSAY EFFACLAR DUO - 3ml  (abt $1.95)

( CULT - Offering 24 hour hydration, whilst removing excess oils and any blockages, this cream unclogs sebum-blocked pores in 30 days, with one application per day!

40ml RRP $25.95 )


4) LA ROCHE-POSAY EFFACLAR Foaming Gel - 15ml (abt $1.95)

( CULT - Delivering high purifying benefits this gel cleanser is ace at eliminating impurities and excess sebum without irritating skin. Goodbye to oil!

200ml RRP $25.95 )


5) MANICARE Duo mascara brushes - pack of 10

( ON TREND TOOL - The two different types of disposable mascara brushes allow you to play with creating different lash looks thanks to defined, lash hugging bristles.

10 per pack $4.99 )


6) SANCTURY Spa Brightening Facial Illuminating Moisture Lotion SPF 15 - Full size

( LUXE - the luminescent particles ( Mica - a mineral) in this lotion give instant radiance to even the most sad of skins! Expect illumination, even skin tone, and a lasting, dewy finish.

75ml $19.99 )


7) NANOBLUR - 2ml (abt $2)

( BONUS! Wouldn't it be nice if we could have photo-retoucher or makeup artist at our dispose? That's where Nanoblur comes in! The gel liquid refracts light to make skin look perfect! Ciao Photoshop!

30ml RRP $29.99 )


Ok after doing some calculations, the est.amount in the box worth about $57 (round down). Not bad for just $15. :)










Well, hope you all have a lovely weekend! x

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Maybelline Color Tattoo Metal 24hr swatch

Hi, today swatch is on the Maybelline Color Tattoo Metal 24hr eyestudio. This is the collection for Spring 2013 and it was launched earlier this year in US. As always, Australia is slow when comes to US or Europe cosmetics collections and hasn't had this collection yet so I managed to purchase these from Ebay (seller: gumamela334lady) at a reasonable price: USD$24.49 + USD$12 = $36.49 in total (worked out about USD$7.30 each) In total, there are 5 shades.
 
Since there has already been many reviews on these color tattoos, shall we go ahead with the swatches then! :)
 
Shades from left: Inked in Pink, Silver Strike, Gold Rush, Barely Branded and Electric Blue




 
 
 
Inked in Pink






 
 
Silver Strike









 
 
Gold Rush

 
 
The gold is gorgeous but when I swatched, abit sheerer than the other two. Swatches below for Gold Rush was with two swipes whereas Inked in Pink and Silver Strike with one swipe.


 



Barely Branded

 
 
I am so in love with this shade! Great as a base for nude/ neutral shades and it is so pigmented. Below was with one swipe and it's so opaque and pigmented.




 
 
Electric Blue



 
 
At first I thought Electric Blue would be vibrant but it was more of a dark navy blue. To my disappointment this shade was not as pigmented as seen in the jar. Below swatch was with two swipes and as you can see, it was abit patchy. I will probably use this more as a base than on it's own.







 
 
With vigorous rubbings to test the longevity. Electric Blue pretty much faded away first. The best was the shade in Barely Brand. ;)



Well, if you are considering in getting this Metal collection but unable to in Australia, you may wish to check out on Ebay:  gumamela334lady

Thanks for dropping by and have a lovely night! xoxo