Flo's July Favourites 2014

Hello!! Here are some of my favourite products for the month of July :)

1. Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation

This is seriously, hands down, one of the best foundations I've tried! I love how it has a thin formula yet it covers super well. It doesn't get cakey and you can layer at specific areas for extra coverage without it looking too thick. I also love to pair it with my damp beauty blender as I feel that it gives the best coverage BUT you need to exfoliate properly before using this as it tends to settle in dry patches! This is definitely my top pick foundation for any event cause it also photographs beautifully :) 

You can read my full review here.

2. Beauty Blender

I'm not even exaggerating when I say that my life will never be the same without the beauty blender!!! I don't know what else can blend ANY of my foundations out like a dream and in such a short amount of time. I don't need to go back and forth blending and swirling my brush in circular motions. All I need is to literally dab dab dab and it blends anything out super evenly. I haven't touched or used any of my face brushes ever since I have this. I do have my days where I wanna use my brushes but I immediately regret and hope that I've used my beauty blender instead. 

You can read my full review here.

3. Stila Stay All Day 10-in-1 HD BB

The other day I went for a Stila liner workshop with Lex at Sephora and the make-up artist was telling us about the Stila BB that Beckham likes to use. So obviously we checked it out and the texture was super smooth! We both got it cause it was on sale haha. Truthfully, I felt like this was just an impulse buy and I didn't expect it to work so well on me. I use this like a primer, and I've used a lot of primers before but never felt that any of them did anything to my foundation. This, though, helps it stay matte and it fills up my pores nicely. The only downside is really that the colour is a tad dark for me :(

4. NUXE Lip Moisutrising Stick

A new lip balm that I've been enjoying to death. I got this at an event that we were kindly invited by our friend Eileen! I love how it's moisturising yet not tacky or sticky. I am a huge fan of using vaseline on my lips before I sleep but I hate how sticky it is and it will smear all over my pillows -_- BUT this one does not leave any of that sort of nonsense and yet still moisturising enough. I love the honey smell to it! 

5. Stila Smudge Stick Waterproof Eye Liner

This was gifted to us after our liner workshop with Stila. I have the oiliest skin ever and of course my lids are also oily. That is why I always stay away from using anything on my lower lids cause I don't want to end up looking like a panda at the end of the day! But this has been working well for me under my lids and I'm very impressed by it. It is super smooth and easy to use as well! A little tip from the make-up artist was that this should be used on bare lids without any primer as it is meant to work the best on bare skin :)

6. Too Faced A Few Of My Favourite Things Palette

YESS!! I found it!!! I'm no stranger to Too Faced products and I've always loved them for their super nice packaging but yet very pigmented shadows and overall good quality products. This set comes with a Lip Injection Balm and a sample size of the Better Than Sex mascara which I love and I've reviewed here. The shadows in this palette are extremely pretty and super easy to work with. The bronzer and blushes are also big big love for me :) I initially wanted to do a full review, but since this is a limited edition set, it's pretty difficult to get it anywhere! So I'll just share the swatches here with you:

AREN'T THEY GORGEOUS!!! 

My favourites are: Moon On Their Wings, Buche De Noel, Tinsel, Bluff and Party Time.

That's all of my favourites in July. I've been trying out a few bunch of new products lately and I hope I can have more goodies to share with ya'll next month! Till then.

xx,

Flo ♡

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.

Pea's June Favourites 2014

Hi loves! Sorry I wasn't around for May favourites cause I was overseas and wasn't able to do it properly. But Flo's favourites were up and you can read them here

Anyway, I am back for the month of June faves so read on! I don't have a lot this past month. I have just been grabbing the same few things recently.

Smashbox Photo Finish Primers

I have own these primers since Dec'13 and a little of these do go a long way. I bought the green one because I have very thin skin and my capillaries show and I flush really easily so my face is red all the time. The other one is the colour correcting primer and I love these two.

Recently, I was very inspired by the swirly Stila primer that mixes all the colour of the primers together so I thought I'd tried mine that way too. Normally I would just apply the green on my cheeks and the other one on my t-zone. But this was has been amazingy time saving and I feel it still works the same way. Its silicon-based so it feels amazing after applying it on your skin, kinda like the Benefit Porefessional but a little less thin.

Topshop Blush [Good Girl]

So I had been on the lookout for a baby pink blue undertone blush forever and I knew I had to have this. I made Flo buy it too hahaha This gives a very baby-doll flush and looks very cute and natural. I use a small stippling brush to get a very light-hand since I am always red anyway.

Maybelline Fit Me Concealer [15 Fair Clair]

I actually bought this on a whim because I was at the drugstore and wanted to buy something but I didnt know what exactly. I saw that there were only a couple of this concealer in my shade so I grabbed it. And I love it. I chucked aside my NYX HD concealer for this because I feel that this is more suitable for my shade and at the same time, the pink undertones brightened up my area. Its very thin but the coverage is awesomesauce. It does not crease or settles into my fine lines so I luvvv it. 

This was also one of my impulse buy and I don't think its available in Singapore yet but I love it. I use it DAILY because it gives me the most beautiful lashes and holds my curls the whole day. I have a review on it so you can read it here !

Bene Balm // NYX Butter Gloss [Cherry Pie]

So I have been layering these two colours for the prettiest pinkish red.

I AM AWARE IT SAYS BENETINT. SORRY its suppose to be Bene Balm!!

anyw, the Bene Balm gives my lips a slight tint of colour and moisturise it while I pop the NYX butter gloss in the middle of my lips. It creates the all-time craze now - Korean gradient lips. Both gives off a light sheen but they do not last. These are not long-lasting lipsticks so do expect the need to reapply after eating! However, they are really natural and I love the look. 

Ok, I am signing off here! See you guys soon!

Love,

Pea

Flo's May Favourites 2014!

Hello! Here to share my favourites for the month of May :) This month, I've been spending more time researching and testing out skincare products more than make up. I have also been frequently reaching back to a few make-up gems that I've loved for a long time. Here goes:

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1. First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream

This is a brand that I've been wanting to try for a few months already! Actually I didn't really know which product to start with and I was at Sephora one day and decided to just yolo pick this up cuz it was pretty cheap (S$19 for 2.0 oz). It written that I can use this from head to toe, so I thought why not? 

That period, I was still battling with leftover dry patch from my breakout and this proved itself to be super moisturising and useful to tackle that problem! My skin is not dry anymore. One more thing that I really like is the texture. It's not too watery or too sticky, yet your skin feels moisturised. Two thumbs up for that! I also use this as a hand cream when my palms feel dry :)

I'm totally going back to Sephora to see if I can try other products from this brand. Might wanna try the facial cleanser and the oatmeal mask ^.^

2. Origins High-Potency Night-A-Mins

This is another product that I've been researching on. Because of my whole forehead issue, I haven't used a proper moisturiser in my skincare routine since last Dec! That's been like 6 months? And I thought because my skin is super oily anyway, I don't need to compensate with a moisturiser. 

Boyyyyy I was so wrong! My skin is super dry on the surface and it was driving me nuts! So I slowly injected moisturiser back into my regime, starting with the FAB Ultra Repair Cream day and night. When I felt that my skin was ready, I added this into my night routine and I've really been enjoying this product :)

The smell is kinda funny.. Like a little orange-y smell. The texture is superrrr thick and creamy. That's why it is meant to be used only at night I guess. But I had my own reservations cuz the reviews online were pretty mixed. I'm glad that my skin didn't have any bad reactions to this and actually, when I wake up in the morning my skin feels very moisturised instead of just a layer of my own oil. 

3. Neutrogena Healthy Skin Foundation in Classic Ivory

I admit I've been neglecting this foundation since Pea got it for me from the States last year. Haha. This was another product that I've been dying to get my hands on since the youtubers raved about it eons ago. One thing about this foundation is that... It is not transfer resistant. That's why I am always kinda hesitant to use it cause it comes off very easily. 

However, the good thing is that, it smells so so so good. It is also very light on the skin and pretty moisturising. I mix this with my Estee Lauder DW foundation sometimes when I feel that it alone is too dry for my skin. The colour of this foundation is a little more to the pink side, so it evens out my skin tone when I mix it with my DW foundation since that one is a little too yellow for my liking.

4. L'oreal Infallible Shadows in Amber Rush, Hourglass Beige, Sahara Treasure

If I had to choose one favourite single shadow on the market.. This would definitely be one of the top 3!!!! I love love love the L'oreal Infallible Shadows. I wish they have all the colours in the world for this. I already own 9... A very alarming number and the most I have for single shadows. It is super shimmery, super buttery, super easy to put on the eyelids.. I can use a single colour and it is enough because it is just. that. awesome. So convenient. I like glitters and sparkles and shimmers, so this is right up my alley. Definitely not made for those who are afraid of shimmers hahaha.

This month, I've been reaching out very frequently to these 3 colours:

1. Sahara Treasure was a very old colour and one of the first few that was available in Singapore. I was dying to get my hands on these babies maybe close to 3 years ago and I searched for it in every Watsons/Guardian/everywhere that carried L'oreal products! Managed to find 3 colours and this stays as one of my favourite colours till date. 

2. Hourglass Beige came in later with the rest of the colours that are still available now. It is hands down my favourite highlight colour. Super pretty on the inner corner of the eyelids. I might be a little too obsessed with this colour, haha. 

3. Amber Rush was one of the colours I was praying for L'oreal to bring in to Singapore... But to no avail. Lol. So, I ordered it off Drugstore.com and really, no regrets!!! Such a pretty coral colour....... Brings tears to my eyes.

5. NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Istanbul, Milan

Another oldie but a goodie :) I've loved this Soft Matte Lip Cream since I got my hands on them very very long time ago. Hahaha. I don't even think there was Sephora then! I got these from a local distributor a few years back and recently, I've been over-using the colour Istanbul cause it's the lip colour that can match any make-up I'm using. A true MLBB! 

I also really like the effect these lip cream give. It is matte but not drying, the colour lasts throughout the day, and the colour just suits my skin tone. Every time I want to get more, I will still pick out these two colours -_- So I always end up not getting any!!!! I might wanna get a deep red/berry colour if I chance upon it though :)

6. Innisfree Eco Nail Color Pro

This is a new addition to my nail polish collection. Never used Innisfree nail polishes before but they are so cheap ($4 per bottle), I picked up 5 colours and these 3 were the Pro versions. Another 2 were normal nail polishes I guess cuz the brush that came with those are... not as good as these! The brushes of the these taller bottles are wide and super easy to control. I also love the colour range of the polishes.. I had a hard time picking the colours!!! I get an opaque colour with two layers :) They dry very quickly as well. Hehe, really loving them.

That's all for my favourites for the month of May! Hope you've discovered as much new and old gems as I did. Have you tried any of the products above? Let us know what you think :)

♡,

Flo

Pea's April Favourites 2014

Hi loves! Cannot believe its another month closer till I am back in Make-up land!

So my favourites these months are not as many but I find myself reaching for them daily.

Benefit Big Easy // Biore Aqua BB

These two have been pretty new and review for each of them individually can be found here and here
I love each of them on its own but mixing the two together is totally BOMBDIGGIDITY.

Benefit BB Easy is a very matte finish and Biore Aqua BB has tiny micro glitters in it. I love the Benefit BB for its oil control. I can honestly say I have never met a base that can provide such nice coverage, lightweight and last ALL DAY. like this shit last 12 hours and more. With the added Biore Aqua BB, it gives me a nice 3D glow and still able to last an entire day!

This photo is taken under direct sunlight and I love the natural glow it gives me without looking overly dewy or oily.

Benefit Lollitint 

I swatched this when I first got it and you can see it here and I honestly love it. I love how long it lasts and how beautifully pigmented it is. It takes alot of wipes to remove it though haha but I am so looking forward to getting the other full sized tints from Benefit. I use an ELF stippling brush to apply because it picks up the right amount without making me look like I slathered blush all over myself 

Catrice Made-to-Stay Highlighter Pen

I think this pen was made for the inner corners of the eye but it is such a pretty peach color that I love using it on my cheekbones. It complements Lollitint really well and it cost only $7.90 if i remember it correctly! It blends really easily and gives a soft glow to the cheeks. There are two more variations of this pen but I love this particular shade.

NYX HD Photogenic Concealer

I actually bought this on a wimp when I was looking for a base without SPF for photos, and since I got the NYX HD foundation, I decided to get the concealer as well. I actually chucked it aside for a super long time and just picked it up again. I have not been able to put it down for two whole weeks since.

This concealer is really liquidy but at the same time, its not drying. It doesn't set into fine lines and feels really light. I use that amount shown in the picture to cover my undereyes and a little goes a looooong way. It is highly pigmented as well! Because it is so liquidy, I use my ring fingers and pat it in really easily. I think this would act as a nice highlight color because of how light it is. This shade is in 02 Fair/Clair. I use use a little powder to set it in after and this allows it to last an entire day. 

Ok, this wasn't as long-winded as before. Haha hope everyone had an awesooome April! :D what else would you like to see? Let us know! 

Love,

Pea

Flo's April 2014 Favourites!

Whaaaattt??!? Another month passed by again?? I'm so sick of having the same starter line every month but I am seriously unaware of how fast time is passing! :O

Here are a few of my favourite things in the month of April 2014:

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1. Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery BB with SPF 50 PA +++

But of course, the Biore aqua BB!! I have been enjoying this a little too much - check the full review up here. Even on days I'm planning to use other heavier face products, I'll still put a layer of this on :) I super love the brightening effect it gives. Just subtle one enough to make my skin tone more even!

2. Laneige BB Cushion

Same goes for the Laneige BB Cushion. I have no regrets purchasing this at all. It amazes me how can something of such light coverage gives off such a nice overall look on my skin? I mean, my scars aren't in their most horrible state. In fact most of them have faded away a lot, but I still have them and this makes them less hideous even though it doesn't cover at all? It's really strange!! I used to live by this "go big or go home" reasoning and I'd only use heavy coverage base products cuz what's the point of using light ones? Hahah. This totally changed my mind. Super duper love it. And the smell... THE SMELL IS SUPER LOVE LA!!!

3. Base Routine Tools: 

Real Techniques Buffing Brush and Detailer Brush, Beauty Blender

These three have been my go to tools for any base products!! I'd use the buffing brush for Biore Aqua BB and any drier products. The Beauty Blender for any creamier base like my BB creams. The detailer brush is a game changer!! I've always hated cream concealers but this brush made it so easy for me to apply all my cream concealers!! I pair this up with my MAC Studio Finish concealer in NC 15 on my hyper pigmentation scars and also sometimes to brighten my under eye areas ^^

4. Maybelline HyperCurl Volum' Express Mascara

I've also been enjoying this mascara! I'm very greedy and most of the time I want the best of everything - that's why I'd use a lenghtening mascara AND volumizing one after to achieve the best set of lashes. This month though, I went for a much toned down look cause I got lazy and this is my go to mascara cause it gives my a lot of volume and I also look like I have eyeliner on since it's so black haha. Killing two birds with one stone.

5. Topshop Powder Blush in Good Girl

This is my first Topshop make-up product! I don't know why but somehow I always forget that Topshop has a make-up line. Bought this cause I was with Pea and she's been wanting to get this colour. I got it too in the end. I love how it gives a very sheer pink glow on my cheeks and I really like it for an everyday look. This can be like an overall cheek colour while you go in with a more intense pink on the apples on the cheeks.

6. Real Techniques Blush Brush

As you can tell, I'm pretty obsessed with Real Techniques brushes. I prefer synthetic brushes to natural hair cause it's stiffer and I feel like I can control it better. My Sigma brush is always shedding :( Anyway, initially I thought this will be too big for cheeks but actually it's not! I guess I have big cheeks, haha. I've stuck to angled blush brush since forever and this rounded one is something refreshing. Picks up products well and very easy to use :)

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That's all for my favourites in April! Hope you've enjoyed reading this post. What are your favourites for April? Let us know!

xx,

Flo.

Flo's March 2014 Favourites!

Hi everyone!! The first quarter of the year is officially over. It's so crazy how quick time is flying. Anyway, here are some of my favourite products for March~

1. Origins Out of Trouble Mask

First up is a mask that I have been loving since I got in in January!!! I've heard many reviews about this mask and got it at DFS. It was around $36 I believe, so much cheaper than normal retail price at $50. The mask has this really funny texture, it feels a bit like Hazeline. Hahaha. It isn't a clay mask or like any other purifying mask, it claims to "keep skin out of trouble by pulling the plug out to oust potential outbursts". Of course, my skin will still have its random spots -_- But this mask has been a great help to calm my skin down. It's very cooling and I love the smell. Not harsh for frequent usage as well. Sometimes I also use it as a spot treatment and just leave it on top of my pimple overnight :)

2. Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation in Bone

Another product that I've been wanting to get~ Decided to just get it since I found a pretty good match. The lady matched me the colour Bone, and I believe it is a warm colour. I really like this foundation and have been enjoying it, however, sometimes the dry patches that it accentuates make me wanna cry. Cause it is super oil controlling and it's non transferable, it is expected to be pretty dry. It is ok for my face since I have oily skin, but sometimes I still get dry patches especially between my brows and this somehow accentuates it! That's pretty much the only downside to it, cause other than that this foundation is really a good medium-full coverage foundation. I will have the full review up soon, so you can check that out later ^^

3. Laneige BB Cushion in True Beige

I have this on my hands for only about a week maybe, but can I just say that I really really truly love it already. Pea did a review before (you can read here) of the older soothing BB Cushion. I think the one that I have is the newer version called whitening BB Cushion. Firstly, the packaging is just, awesome. I don't mind the bulkiness, and I appreciate how it separates the sponge and the product. Secondly, it smells freaking heavenly. Thirdly, it evens out my skin tone like no other, and it makes me GLOW like crazy!!!! Like, I'm not oily but my skin looks so dewy and healthy. Lastly, it comes with SPF 50, PA +++, and I sometimes use this as my sunscreen before putting a heavier foundation on certain parts where I need more coverage since this has the basic low-medium coverage only. This product is really worth the hype, and I can foresee myself using this product long-term. But but but... If you are into matte foundations, I do not recommend this at all~

4. Heroine Make Long & Curl Mascara

Another one of my old favourites. I picked it up again after trying many other mascaras and I have to say this is still very very impressive to me!! It is super waterproof, but it has a lightweight texture that can help hold my curl throughout the day. The drier it is, the better it works on my lashes. Also, it lengthens and volumizes my lashes without the clumps, I really just love the effect this mascara gives! Almost all my friends who've tried this LOVE it. So anyone who is looking for a new mascara, I highly recommend this one. You can get it at Watsons, when you try it on, you will know what I mean. Hahahaha.

5. Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara

As opposed to the Heroine Make mascara, this is a much more heavy duty mascara~ I love this. The only downside (for me) is that it takes quite some time to dry. Maybe I just need to let it dry out a little bit more, somehow dryer mascaras always work better on me. I really have been enjoying this mascara, and I won't repeat myself, but you can read my full review here :)

6. O.P.I Nail Envy Matte

A small addition to my favourites this month is this Matte Nail Envy by O.P.I!!!! I finished my very first Nail Envy Original and was looking for the same one to repurchase but it was OOS. And since I was desperate, I  got this instead and I WILL NEVER LOOK BACK. The matte formula is so much better and easier to work with! I love how it dries much quicker, and it really makes my polishes last. I change my nail polish almost every week, and sometimes before I remove them they are not even chipped. Or just very minimally chipped. My nails also don't peel and I just feel that this is a great base coat and nail strengthener altogether. I highly recommend this base coat!!!

7. Daiso Detergent for Puff and Sponge

My friend Lexy got this and she was raving about it (read her review here), so I went to get it myself and it blew me off!!! I've been washing my brushes with baby shampoo and a lot of times, the foundation stains can't seem to come off. But with this, everything is just... SO CLEAN. I didn't need to really scrub the stains out, it just cleans itself lol. However, it smells very alkali, and it feels a little drying on my palms. So I would suggest you use a glove while washing your brushes to protect your hands from drying out! Other than that, this is a super good cleaner for only $2~!!!!

That's all for my favourites this month! Many of my lip favourites are still the same - Burt's Bees Tinted Lip Balm in Pink Blossom, Revlon Lip Butter in Pink Lemonade, and all my NYX Butter Gloss babies ♡♡♡

Hope you guys enjoyed reading this. Are you planning to pick up any of the products above? Let us know~

xx,
Flo♡