Pea's July Favourites 2014

We have officially pass the half mark of 2014!
So this month brings a very light routine because my face have been acting out like craaaaazy because of the travelling and the back-to-work stress and plus, I was on the pill for the time I was travelling cause ain't no one got time for PMS when holidaying!

I am getting quite obsessed with skincare lately and I am planning a detailed one on a range of products that have been fully hooked. So look out for that!

As I mentioned, this month is light, light, light. The humid weather and the air-conditioning in the office is just a NO so I am trying to keep things light so my skin behaves.

Kiehl's Micro-Blur Skin Perfector 

I bought this baby at least three months ago...I think. and honestly, I was NOT impressed when I used it. idk why. I was very satisfied with my Smashbox primer but recently, that has not been working for me so I decided to give this another shot since gossmakeupartist [YT] raved about it so much. and I fell in love with it. Skin changes, so a product that does not seemed to work the first time doesn't mean it is bad.

I'm going all out here to scare you all with my pores. So yes, my pores are pretty much in-your-face. and after applying the primer, don't they all look so much less visible. I hardly use foundation when I go to work, just concealer so I really wanted smth that will cover my pores and not dry my skin out and this works beautifully. Its not exactly a matte finish, more skin-like and it works awesome for my skin right now.

p/s: yes, I am this red all the time.

M.A.C blush (Pink O' Peach)

Next up is this pretty blush from M.A.C that I found in my stash recently. I had it forever but I guess it just got buried under all my newer blushes. Anyway, this blush's name is so apt! It does give off a 'pinched cheeks' /flushed look that is really pretty. 

Mascaras

1. Maybelline Pumped Up Colossal 

2. Too Faced Better than Sex 

3. Catrice Ultimate Lash Multimizer 

Ok, I numbered the mascara in order of application. I am not crazy, I just find that layering different mascaras give me the effect I desire! And I don't do like three coats of each, just one from each mascara to give me the fluttery, hair-like lashes. The Maybelline PumpedUp Colossal is waterproof and holds up my curls. The special brush from Too-Faced separates my lashes and the Catrice one gives me so much volume yet no clumps. HOW MUCH LOVE??? After applications, I like how it gives me the messy effect - something like the Ardell Demi Wispies. 

I should have curled and brush out my lashes properly, instead of leaving it kinked in a weird angle. I am sorry haha]

This is a comparison to show you the difference with the mascaras on!Can you see how black and fluttery my lashes look? 

theBalm Schwing Black Liquid Eyeliner

I got this from my brother's girlfriend and when I tried it initially, it flaked and rubbed off easily. Plus I cannot seemed to control the brush very well. But I was super impressed with the matte finish. It is SO matte and pigmented. Now, I put my Dollywink liner underneath as a guide and then I just put this on top to give me the matte look that I love.

Collection CreamPuff Moisturizing Lip Cream (matte) 

I literally ran out to Watsons to get this lip product after I saw Shaaanxo on YT using it. The color amazes me every time I put it on. It dries to a matte finish that does not dry out my lips. However, I do layer my lip balm underneath and put this over so it does not emphasize too much lines. And this product lasts forever. I drink with it and it does not budge. I love it. Love the color and love the finish. 

Ok,  I have come to an ennnnnnd. Let August be awesome for everyone too!

Love,

Pea

Review: Solone Perfect Drawing Eyeliner

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

This buy was a total accident.

Flo and I were hanging out at Sasa and I swatched a random eyeliner. 

That night, after I washed my hands and bathed, IT WAS STILL THERE.

And I went on a mission to find it, 

Was majorly happy when I found it haha 

I think it was the pretty packaging!

So I'm constantly on this lookout for pencil eyeliners to line my tightline 

When I lined it, it tends to touch my waterline and smudge on the lower lid. 

PANDA ALERT. Was very excited to find one that that stayed on my hand even after I bathed.

So apparently it says that the cap is topped with Swarovski Crystal. It doesn't add to my buy/no buy factors but anything shiny is always pretty. 

It also comes with a handy pink sharperner! That's pretty neat. 

Apparently, it dries within 10 seconds , is water proof and oil resistant which means you won't get any smudges whatever!

Sounds pretty much like any liners out there that promises these conditions!

So this is ONE stroke and I'm absolutely amazed by the pigment. 

I decided to try it with my other liners and do a smudge test.

I grabbed a few liners that I own and swatch it together with Solone one.

SMUDGE TEST

After ten minutes,

I rubbed all four liners at once with my thumb.

I don't know what results I was expecting but Dollywink and Étude House failed the test haha Surprisingly, NYX also held up to the smudge test!

AND SOLONE STOOD UP TO IT!

WATER TEST

So I decided to re-line the Dollywink and Etude House and do another test!

I used Mama Lemon dishwasher and simply used water to rinse it off. I just pump the soap on it and run it under the water and just lightly use my fingers to wash off the suds.

As you can see, Dollywink, NYX and Étude House failed the test BUT SOLONE IS SOME POWERFUL STUFF. But I'm impressed that Dollywink is not fully removed as well haha

Now for the final test- OIL TEST

Because everything was almost gone, I cleansed my hand with make up remover and re-line all four liners and waited 10 minutes. Then I took my L'oreal Mythic Oil for hair and rubbed it across. 

Do note that I rubbed it back and forth for about four times.

EVERYTHING WAS ALMOST GONE BUT LOOK AT SOLONE.

the smudging around it was caused by Étude house, which in my opinion, smudged the most.

FYI, I did concentrate on just Solone with the oil and rubbed it but really, aside from a little disappearance, it was not budging.

it was going strong and officially passed all my tests. So I'm gonna put it to a full day wear!

//Update

So I decided to out it to test with a minimum of 12 hours eye wear. 

I put it on at 710am so this is my freshly-applied eye 

(Sacrificing my look here hahaha but just to show you guys how the tightline looks when I first applied it and waited 5 mins for it to dry). I drew on my liquid liner as per normal after lining my tightline.

Had to rush with the mad traffic to get to Tanjong Pagar for staff meeting at 9am and then walked under the sweltering sun to get to the office at 1230pm. So this how it stood up.

Ok, my eye area look pretty good. Take note I walked under the sweltering hot sun for 15 minutes and my skin is like an oil factory. Aside from a little flaking, my liner was going strong! 

And finally at 7pm! 

As you can see, there was a little flaking off but it did not smudge on me the entire 12 full hours. I did not retouch it throughout. My oily skin kinda made my liquid liner flake off even.

For $14.90, the staying power of this eyeliner was kicking ass compared to a lot of better brands? It stayed up to its promises and it's at a really affordable price. So far, I know this product can be found at Sasa only. 

It's a definite re-purchase for me. That's for sure!

Have you tried this brand before?

Pea

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Review: L'oreal Superliner Blackbuster

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

So this huge eyeliner just appeared on the market and the only reason I picked it up was due to lots of other reviews saying its smudge-proof. I wanted to line my water/tightline and pencil liners weren't workin' their thang. They were constantly smudging! I guess my waterline is too..watery? Is there such a thing? And who loves panda eyes? I mean, aside from pandas..

but even though they are damn cute omg

The packaging was sleek and super chic. I'm a sucker for black and gold stuff. So the first thing I did before swatching was to smell it. Like straight from the tip haha

And it smells exactly like permanent marker. Some weird shit going on here.
But hey, for the sake of beauty, let's move on.
So I swatched it and then I tried the eyeliner gel from the same line and i rubbed it vigorously. Aside from it fading a little, this baby isn't going anywhere! 

So this thing looks pretty scary but I like how the tip is firm and not the paintbrush-kinda flimsy. I needed something firm to control the drawing. The bulkiness made it easier to have a grasp but makes carrying in my pouch a bitch. 

You would expect full-on pigmentation but surprisingly, its not dark...at all. it fades within minutes of drawing and you would have to line it multiple times to get a deep black effect.
I'm not using it as a normal eyeliner. So that works out fine for me. 

The first line was just one stroke and the second one is layered about three times.

I do have to touch up like, two times a day if I am out for 12 hours but for the price of no smudging, I'd do it willingly. I want to actually try out gel liner and see how that works out. Will let you all know if I pick up one that I like.
Honestly, I would not pick it up if I were to use it as a normal eyeliner. It's too thick for that purpose and the pigmentation is not black black, if you know what i mean. My true love is still Dollywink and Heroine liquid eyeliner. 

Price: SGD$20.90

Overall, I would give it 2.5/5 (for lining my tightline). Repurchasing? Maybe. If I can find another that works to line my tight line and is cheaper, I definitely would go for the alternative.

What do you guys recommend?

Pea

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