Flo's June Favourites 2014!

We're officially down to the next half of the year! Time passes way too quick. Here are some of my favourites for the month of June..

1. Z Palette

I have been eyeing for a Z Palette for the longest time. I have 4 Sleek palettes that are barely and rarely used because they're kept deep down in my drawer and I often forget I have them, plus the original packaging is kinda flimsy, so I was planning to depot all 4 palettes out so that it's easier for me to use them. Finally got the Z Palettes when Luxola was having sale and I've no regrets! Super easy for me to mix and match my sleek shadows now and I use it way more often. It is also very organised and I love how it looks :) Bought a smaller one so that I can bring it when I travel.

2. MAC Studio Finish Concealer

I'm not a big fan of MAC stuff mainly cause I don't like their plain and boring packaging, so I've never been interested to buy anything from them. But I got this concealer a few months back and I got it in NC15, it runs a tad too light for me when I cover my blemishes so I went back and bought another pot in NC20 so that I can mix them together. I usually just dot a layer on whatever I want to cover and then I blend the edges out. It's fairly easy to use cuz it's so highly pigmented, so it gives good coverage. Be careful with this tho, using too much can make skin look super cakey!

3. The Balm Fratboy

The Balm blushes are one of my favourites blushes! I've loved the Downboy one for the longest time, the pink is just right for my skin tone and I think it's probably my most used blush this year! The other day I walked past SASA and saw them having sale for this, so I quickly grabbed the Fratboy and Cabanaboy. I love the Fratboy cuz it's of a peachy orange base, very different from my usual hot pinks. I like how this gives a healthy look as compared to a dolly look like my pink blushes. My favourite way of using this is to layer it on top of a bronzer. So instead of applying my blush at the apple of my cheeks, I layer them on top of my cheekbones :)

4. Covergirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3-in-1 Foundation in Classic Ivory

Went back to one of my loves last month. This is my holy grail foundation. It was a little too drying on my skin a few months back when I was breaking out and all, but since my skin is pretty stable now, it fits right back into my routine. I love how it covers my blemishes and evens out my skin tone, it also has super oil control properties which is great for such an oily person like me! Sometimes when I don't want to use foundation on my whole face, I will put a layer of Laneige BB Cushion and then layering the Covergirl only on my T-zone area.

5. Maybelline Color Tattoo in Inked in Pink

So happy Watsons brought this in!!! It was literally sold out everywhere and when I found one in good condition I grabbed it (it was the last pot!!). I love pink, duh, and of course I have to own this. Haha. I usually use the color tattoos when I am lazy to blend my shadows. So I will put this on and maybe add a little crease colour. If not, the colour alone is also pretty enough for an everyday, simple look! This is also a great base for my NAKED 3 palette cause they're all pink based :)

6. Laneige Water Sleeping Pack

A skincare product that I recently added into my routine! I use this twice a week and my skin is totally different on the days that I use this and the days that I don't. I love how it is of a gel based texture so it's not sticky on the face. It dries and gets absorbed super quickly as well, so it won't mess up my pillows and sheets. Haha. I used to think that my oily skin didn't need any hydrating masks, but I was so wrong. This is a great product for literally all skin types cuz hydration is extremely important for any skin. Really recommend this mask to everyone :)

That's all I have for the month of June! Hope you are enjoying your weekend. As usual, let us know if you have tried any of the products above and how do you like them! 

♡♡,

Flo.

Review: Covergirl Clump Crusher + Giveaway

[Products are not sponsored and all reviews are honest opinions!]

Hi guys! Pea here. 

Gonna cover a review on the Covergirl Clump Crusher today. 

I'm a HUGE fan of the line and I have almost all the lashblasts - length, volume, fusion... 

My name is pearlyn and I'm a makeup addict. 

So back to the point.

I picked this up cause Flo's friend - lexygraceeee (read her at lexygraceeee.blogspot.sg) wanted me to help get this for her. And I was super excited to try it out.

It comes in a normal lashblast packaging and my color is Very Black. They also carry waterproof and non-waterproof versions but Singapore is hot and humid and wet, I knew I have no other choice but to get the waterproof one.

[image taken from Covergirl.com] 

This is how the brush looks like.

[pardon messy brows] I am blessed with naturally long eyelashes and I think they are my best asset HAHA but my eyelashes are stick straight. But nth to worry about with a curler right? So this is a picture of my lashes without bring curled to show you guys the full length

1. Left: uncurled with no mascara // Right: curled with two layers of clump crusher 

2. Left: curled without mascara // Right: curled with two layers of clump crusher

3. Both curled and mascara-ed!! 

Ok, I love the mascara in general. But here are the pros and cons 

Pros: 

1. No spidery lashes. Just fluffy, wispy realistic ones 

2. Black. They are so black. 

3. No smudges/flaking whatsoever with 8-12hours of wear 

4. Curved brush that fits the eye so it coats the eyelashes pretty evenly and reaches the shorter ones near the corner of my eyes 

5. A variety of normal shades! 

Cons: 

1. It doesn't hold curls. I'm not sure why and I'm pretty sure the one I got is waterproof! 

2. I would kill for slightly more volume even though that's not it's job haha 

Otherwise, I really love this mascara and it was only USD$9.99 (if I rmbr correctly) at CVS. 

we have ONE more Covergirl clump rusher to giveaway! Just go the link at the side and like our IG photo on the Covergirl clump crusher and stand to win! Good luck!

Love, 

Pea

GIVEAWAY FOR THE BRAND NEW YEAR!

Who is excited?

I AM. Are you?

I just got back from the States and I've brought back a bunch of goodies for you guys just in time for 2014! What other better way to kickstart the year smelling awesome and looking good?

Things you need to do to join this darn good smellin' giveaway:

1. Email us at twovainpots@gmail.com telling us 

a) why do you read our blog,

b) what you want to see on twovainpots in 2014 &

c) how did you find out about us!

d) tell us which TWO ITEMS (from the picture above) you desire most

It's super simple!!! 

We'll accept all emails until next Tuesday 7th January 2014 11:59pm! So you have a week from now!

Flo and I will pick the first winner and she will receive the two items she chose!

There will be five more winners who will randomly receive one each of the giveaway product including a secret make-up stuffer (think blush, eyeshadow, eyeliner etc.) which we will include! 

(P.S. All the items are brand new, tried and tested by us and we love them! That's why we're sharing them with you ^^)

So hurry! Write in your emails now and we hope you're as excited as we are! 

Love,

Flo & Pea 

Pea's Everyday All-time Faves

[Products are not sponsored and all reviews are honest opinions!]

Hi! Pea here! I'll be showing you guys my go-to products for a everyday look. I don't normally use all of it daily because i am a heck of a lazy girl who loves makeup.  

We'll do up another post for makeup for formal events!

I have combination to slightly oily skin and my main concerns are uneven skin tone and old scars and some hormonal zits. I also have really thin skin so I turn flushed/red really easily. 

Ok so these are the products.

(It looks a lot but it really isn't) 

I prime my face using DRx non-tinted physical sunscreen (SPF30) and then the Laneige Snow BB Soothing Cushion in Natural Beige.

(Ok I admit, when I'm lazy I just use sunscreen and concealer)

I absolutely love the dewy glow and ever since I switched my facial products, I don't need to worry about shine much! The sunscreen gives me a very lovely shine which I absolutely love cause it makes me feel very glowy. haha
For the BB cream, the coverage is really minimal and it serves to correct my skin tone. I don't like the feel of 'heaviness' so this is really perfect for an entire day at work because it is so light.

S$59.90

I cannot express my love for this concealer. I use it in shade 01 which is the lightest. 

It's not too thick, it lasts the entire day, it matches my skin tone (when it's not red)

S$14.90

Next up would be my eyes! 

I never know the importance of eye primers until I got introduced to E.L.F eye primer. 

My oil lids are even oilier than my t-zone and this eye primer has the lasting power of up to 8 hours. 

If I'm not too lazy, I use Urban Decay Naked Basics to 'powder' my eyelids and keep it matte. 

Price varies but I got it for $6 at Smoochiezz warehouse

I switch between Heroine Make Smooth Liquid Eyeliner and Dollywink Liquid eyeliner. 

It's quite hard to find the Dollywink one sometimes and the Heroine one is just as good! 

It starts to wear at around the 8th hour? unless I forget and start rubbing my eyes which just causes it to wear off. I love that it doesn't budge and leave me with weird black smudges around my eyelids. 

I use Covergirl Length and Covergirl Volume blast. They are my holy grail mascaras and I've finished about three tubes each alr. I basically layered the length over the volume. They are non-clumpy and that's awesome because I cannot stand 'spider legs'. 

Heroine Make Smooth Eyeliner: S$18.90

Covergirl mascaras: Price unknown cause it was bought for me from the States!

Whew, this is getting long. 

ok, let's continue this. 

For blusher, I actually gravitate towards a bunch of brands but The Balm in Downboy is a super light pink which gives me a nice simple flush. 

S$29.90
My other everyday blushes include M.A.C Pink O Peach, NYX PB05 Pinky, Catrice Think Pink and The Balm Instain Houndstooth

M.A.C: $21

N.Y.X: $10

Catrice: S$7.90

The Balm: S$27.80

Lips! 

Ok trust me, I'm almost done.

I like having nude, brickish lip colors so Maybelline in Warm Me Up, Revlon Kissable Just Bitten Lip Stain in Honey and Catrice in 030 Ginger and Fred are my everyday colors. 

Maybelline: $17.90

Revlon: $18.90

Catrice: $7.90

(I just realize all my lipsticks are of somewhat the same shade haha!)

and, ending off with my face!

I take about..20 mins every morning? Which is not too bad, IMHO. 

Before/After!

I know you cant really see a difference and that is the whole point.

I just like to even out my skintone and keep it simple. 

This is taken with my iPad and I will start using my camera more to give you guys better quality pictures! 

-promise

But I did not use any filter on this and its taken right outside my house with all the natural lighting possible. So there you go!! 

If you guys want us to review any specific item regarding our everyday products, feel free to drop us a mail at twovainpots@gmail.com and we will do up a post!

Till the next review,

Pea 

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