Recent pics of my family...

Well, this blog is not just about makeup but my family too. Therefore I thought of just posting some pics of my family. I love my kids very much. They are my life! Ethan is turning 4 next Jan and Ronan just turned 1 last mth. Sometimes I just feel that time flies too quickly. They just grow too fast. That's why I need to spend as much time with them as I know... eventually they won't want their mummy to be around them at all times. They will want to have their own privacy (which I can still invade at this stage... haha!) I know now it's still too early to worry about the future but it's better to face the fact than never. ;)

Anyway... hope you enjoy the photos!

Glamour Doll Eyes Eyelight glitter swatches

Hi hi, I've bought these glitters some time ago and thought just post for your viewing. I got the sample size which is USD $2 per jar. A total of 10 jars and was given 2 free eyeshadow samples. Total price: USD $20 + free shipping (for samples). You may check them out on their website: http://www.glamourdolleyes.com/


The following items are:-

1. Monster Mash


2. Circus


3. Glowstick


4. Cashed out!


5. Techno


6. Hot Mess


7. Hollywood


8. Rave


9. Dilzy


10. Fierce

Free items are: Hello Brooklyn, Trophy wife

(Swatches on bare hand) Please refer to the names above. Top row from left: No. 1-3, 2nd row: No. 4-7, 3rd row: No. 8-10

Oops, sorry but didn't swatch on the free items. Anyway, these glitters are very fine glitters which are safe to be used on eyes. They're very pretty colors and in particular "hollywood" n "glowstick" are my favourites! Definitely worth checking out!

Eye look using Inglot cosmetics ...etc..

This is a recent look which I did with the Inglot pure pigments in #66. #66 was applied on the lid and as for the crease, I used the Forever Glam cosmetics paint wheel which I bought sometime ago.

I somehow looked pale without lipstick, therefore....

I put on some lip colour to brighten up my look

Hmm... certainly looked better...

Items which I used:

Eyes: UD Primer , Sugarpill eyeshadow in Lumi (on inner corner), Inglot pure pigments in #66 (on lid), Forever Glamorous cosmetics paint wheel- the darkest shade (on crease).

Face: Revlon photo ready liquid foundation, Inglot blush system palette (the pink shade).

Lip: NYX lipstick in "Thalia", lipgloss by Evil shade in "Karta".

Inglot cosmetics haul

Hi hi... as promised, here are some more of the makeup items which I have purchased recently.
INGLOT COSMETICS!!! As some of you may have known or heard about this brand. I think they are from Poland but currently selling in quite a few countries. You may check out on their website : inglotcosmetics.com. I recently went to my local shopping mall at Karrinyup/Perth and thought I'll just popped in the store to have a look at their Freedom system eyeshadows but then as I was there, one of the staffs told me about the sale they had and they were:-

1. (Selected) pure pigments - Usually $25, promo for $8
2. (Selected) eyeshadows - Usually $25, promo $8
3. (Selected) lip paint - promo $6
4. AMC bronzing powder - Usually $33, promo $10
5. AMC Highlight multi powder - Usually $33, promo $10
6. Freedom Blush Palette - 4 colors in a palette is usually $60 but promo for $20 (smart palette, instead of normal open-close click type, it's magnetics closure. You may check reviews about inglot freedom palette on youtube)

I was SO EXCITED and of course without any hesitation, I just purchased whatever I could or interested in. Because I have purchased their products before (single eyeshadows, pure pigments...), I knew that it was definitely worth for me to invest money on them especially when they were in such a great price! I absolutely adore these products which I bought, no regrets at all! The pure pigments are pigmented, true to its color. Lip paint very pigmented as well. Little bit goes a long way! As for the blushes... OMG OMG.... I am simply IN LOVE with them. Great pigmentation and long lasting! LOVE LOVE LOVE... So far I have nothing negative to comment about!

Pics / swatches of items purchased:-

Freedom Blush Palettes (I bought combination of coral, pinks, peachy color)

(*Please note that the no. of color stated below was based on what was stated on the receipt upon purchased)

Starting from left:- *No.16, 28, 10, 27

Starting from left:- *No.26, 15, 37, 35

AMC Bronzing powder (top) and AMC Highlight multi-colour system (bottom)

AMC Lip paint:- No.59

AMC Pure pigments

From top left:- No.74, 48

Bottom left: No.60, 66

From top left:- No.31, 42(it's more like duo chrome of yellow n green)

Bottom left:- No. 43, 19 (I adore this blue!)

PS: Everything were swatched on bare hands and they are true to their colors.

So people out there, check them out while you can! Have a wonderful weekend!

I'm back with more hauls!

Hey guys, it's been awhile since I last posted a blog. Too many things happened. I took my kids back to my hometown for holiday and just came back last month, then when we came back, we were all sick probably from the flight and also with the viruses going around this time of the year. Now is Autumn and soon will be Summer so hopefully during the next few months, we'll be healthier and won't be sick as we were just recently.

This shall be my 1st haul after some time. I actually bought this back in July but just didn't have the time to post it. Since I have successfully uploaded all the photos into the computer, here I am starting with.....

DETRIVORES COSMETICS: 9 new eyeshadows which were launched back in June 2010
I purchased them during the promo period when they were USD $20 for the lot and the shipping cost to Australia - USD $5 int. shipping.

EYESHADOWS:-

1. Lobotomy (Highlight) - Light blend of white and gold. Very shimmery
2. Harpy (Satin) - Metallic pinkish purple color
3. Critter (Satin) - Dark gold
4. Leviathan (Satin) - Light teal
5. Kraken (Satin) - Deep blue green satin. Similar to brine, but more on the blue side
6. Diatom (Satin) - Golden brown
7. Tommyknocker (Matte) - Med green matte
8. Midnight (Matte) - Detrivores darkest blue
9. Damage (Original) - Reddish pink with golden shimmer

BLUSHES:- Bought 4 sample sizes- USD$1 each (With generous amount, sample size generally filled up a 3-5gm jar)

1. Vulgar - Bright frost pink. Matte. Not safe to use on lips as it is made with an ultramarines.
2. Poison - Bright pink color. Color is similar to matte shadow Starlet but a bit darker. Matte. Color is made of carmine and not vegan friendly.
3. Spoiled - Purplish pink color. Matte and great as an eyeshadow.
4. Thing - Shimmery pale peachy color.

Also, I got 2 free gifts: Eyeshadow primer + eyeshadow (Decimation- Metallic Bronze). The eyeshadow came in a ziplock bag and I transferred it to a jar.

Pics and swatches (on bare hand) as shown below:-

From top left:- Lobotomy, Harpy, Critter

Bottom left:- Leviathan, Kraken

From top left:- Diatom, Tommyknocker

Bottom left:- Midnight, Damage, Decimation (this is the free gift given)

Top:- Vulgar

Bottom:- Poison

Top: Spoiled

Bottom:- Thing (I'm in love with this!)

I have always loved Detrivore eyeshadows, highly pigmented for a fraction of price compare to some other mineral cosmetics companies. Generous amount given, even for a sample size.

The normal price for a 5 gm jar (Original collection) - USD $3 each

Matte collection - USD $5 each

Satin collection - USD $5 each

Highlight collection: USD $3 each

SAMPLE sizes: $1 each

If you want the loose eyeshadows to stay longer on lid, advisable to apply an eyeshadow primer. Because the amount given is full to brim of the jar, got to be be careful when opening it as it sometimes does spill out but hey, what does it matter... doesn't bother me as I'm getting alot of product for such a great price!

Oh yes, I just went to their website and found out that they just launced another 19 new eyeshadows. Hoo-ray.... I'm going to order them tonight! You guys should check them out too. Here's the website:- http://www.detrivorecosmetics.com/

Ebay palettes

I recently purchased this 120 color palette from an Ebay Seller: under-net. OMG!!!!!! This palette is insane! Upon purchasing it, because of the value, I didn't really put high hope into this palette but when I received it, holy grail.... the colors are SO VIBRANT! I did some swatches on my finger and although the texture may be abit rough, JUST ONE SWIPE, you could see the intense of the colors. They are so pigmented and most colors are vibrant and true to its color. Price for it is USD$14.99 + FREE SHIPPING. Really good deal for an amazing palette.

***However I wouldn't recommend it to anyone who's sensitive to fragrance smell. This palette may be a good value for money but they do have a very strong scent of smell. Perfumed! When I tried them on my eyes, I could basically smell the fragrance for quite sometime before it faded away. They are shimmery eyeshadows. If you are looking for matte, this is not the palette for you either. Those are the 2 negative things I could think of.

Brand: Nobility Shines Series Eyeshadow (forgot to check which country it made from- will check & update on that)

Shadows come in croc skin case

Colors are more vibrant in real life.

Swatches from the Top 1st row starting from left... (****Without primer, just on bare hand)

2nd row- A mixture from pastel to bright colors

3rd Row- This row consists of pastel colors

4th row

5th row- love the blue and the copper tone (bottom first color)

6th row- Combination of pinks, purples...

7th row- More pastel colors.

8th row- Even the white is shimmery n pretty!

9th row- Love all the colors from this row

10th row

11th row- Love the purple (first left)

12 row

Example of the eyeshadows I used on this palette

Okay... this is another palette which I have bought quite some time ago from a different Ebay seller (can't recall who that was). It's also the same brand but different shades of colors. This palette consists of 96 colors and the colors are more of neutrals with a few similar colors in the palette itself. I weren't as excited about this palette but ... oh well, since I've bought it, might as well try to use it. :) Some of teh colors on this palette might look the same but when I swatched them on my hand, they are actually different tone of shades. They are shimmery and quite pigmented. Stange enough, Although they may be of same brand, this palette however didn't have the strange fragrance smell like the other one. Hmm... I really wonder about that!

Anyways here are the swatches:-

1st row starting from left (according to the palette)

2nd row- Pretty shades of colors

3rd row

4th row- Love the colors from this row

5th row

6th row- nice whites and goldish browns

7th row

8th row

9th row

10th row

11th row- MY FAVORITES of them all!!!!

12th row

Well... there you go... my Nobility Shine Series eyeshadows!!! Till next time, take care and have a lovely week ahead!!! xoxoxo