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Love,

Diana

Been a while since i did FOTDs. So here it is, what i wore today.Everything in CORAL (orange) fusions! I am loving my foundation just for now. I shall do a review soon, i needed more time to test it out further before i give you all an honest opinion about it. :)

FACE:

MUFE Primer in No.6

I Nuovi Studio Cake in 4N

MAC Studio Sculpt Concealer in NW25

CHEEKS:

Bourjois Blush in Tomette

Wet n Wild Bronzer in Bali Bronze

Stila Illumintaing Liquid

EYES:

Maybelline Brow Define in Grey

LIPS:

Nivea Lip Balm

Revlon Colorstay Lipstick in Natural Cashmere

MAC Dazzleglass Creme in Sublime Shine

Love,

Diana

Here we goo!! ALEY ALEH ALEHHH! GOGOGGO! hahahehehe! okok lets begin shall we?

So my review on MAC CREMESHEEN finish Lipstick in Creme Cup. I think this colour is limited edition. Although, if you want to get this, you can go try Galleria, DFS hopefully they still have it there. Well, it was there when i last visited. Anyway, this is my first cremesheen lipstick. :p

Cremesheen is the new and improved amplified cream formula, so buttery smooth and uber-creamy on the skin, and pigmentation is amazing.

Why Adorebeauty Loves it?

This lipstick is super pigmented, it glides smoothly on my lips. Amazing texture. I have the Luster and Satin finishes, and I really like the cremesheen finishes. The lipstick is so creamy, i do not need a second coat of it. Just once, and my lip colour is off!

Why Adorebeauty Hates it?

However, the finishes is nicely buttery and smooth, it is not at all moisturising. Well, i do not expect MAC lipstick to be "moisturising", but these lipstick is smooth when i apply it on BUT after about 20 mins, i can tell it is drying out my lips. Just like what my satin lipstick does. So what i did was, i apply lip balm before i apply this lipstick, and it helps a tad though. Next, the colour. Creme cup is a cool pink colour. And this colour washes me out totally. I look like im sick! It just shouts "NUDE-FONE-WRONG" for me. So i always apply my Chanel Glossimer in Nebula on top to add a tint of pink on it. And it helps too.

So you can tell that, on its own, i could not wear it as it is. But still i do love the lipstick. Been wearing it for all my exam papers. haha!

Overall Rating?

Love,

Diana

Alot of your requeste d i did a review on this lip concealer. I bought it at the s=time when MAC release its lip erased. I think it cost more than $25, i am not too sure, but i do know that this canmake one is much cheaper. It is $14.95. I go it from Sasa Marina Square, which is a bigger Sasa..i don't think other Sasa would have. So yeah. Anyway, on to the lip concealer. The texture is very creamy and glides smoothly on my lips.

Now, before i apply the concealer, i apply a balm beforehanmd because it can be a bit drying so take note of that.

Look at how vibrant the colour is?! I have to say, it gave me two looks in one lipstick. I can go fun and vibrant with the concealer on, or i can go sophisticated without the concealer. When i apply the concealer, its consistency is really nice, smooth and thick. Buildable for you desired look. BUT when i apply the lipstick, the lip concealer glides and shifts. So instead, i pat the colour on my lips instead of glide it on my lips. I think there is a technique behind applying your lipstick on it as i certainly hates the concealer gliding off.

As, the colourof the concealer shifts, i realise my lipstick has this milky substance from the concealer and it ain't cute. So i tried the next time, using a lip brush and at least it is better. So take note of that, i think the best way is not to just glide your lipstick on the concealer. As it makes the base shifts and your likpsticks nasty. But beyond all, i really liked the finish, And i chose a colour which everybody can see its contrast. Otherwise, i would have taken nude, and its not much of a help to see the difference. I like that the concealer is not drying to my lips after a while and it allows my lipstick to be more multi-use in a way.

Product Rating: 4/5

Pacjaging: 5./5

Would I buy it again? Yes and No.

A month of my BIRTHDAY! Wasn't as awesome though..my boyfriend still owes me a present. HAAH! okok anyway not to be so spoit, I started off this month with stress knowing my exams is around the corner. Been super busy lately with life. Cant able to resist checking onsugar everyday. It is so addictive! So, I online shopped alot this month as well, mac, nars, nyx, sleek...wow! overwhelming..plus beauty shoppings, drugstore shoppings..oh man..Its bad. Taking a tol on me. I also managed to sell good stuffs form my sale. So thats a heads up.

Apart from that, i really enjoy blogging at such crucial time. I put blog as my REST & REWARD in my exam preparation schedule! haha! That explains my post! Good time management. Well at least for now. So here are my favs of the month! 1. Bobbi Brown Loose Powder in Warm Natural

This was given to me by Linnera when we had our last swap. This powder is amazing. It is a great coverage plus its feels very light on my face. I am not sure of the prcie. You all can stalk her for that. haha!

2. Prestige Skin Loving Mineralize Sun Baked in Rich Bronze

I got this for only AU$5, there was a promotion. So i got one for myself, and my sisters got themselves each too. I think this product is amazing. It is a bronzer which does not darken my face. So i like that. I apply it with my kabuki brush :)

3. NARS Blush in Sin US$25

Bought only at $36 from a flowerpod buyer. I only googled nars sin blush sg and i saw her, instantly i msged her and I GOT IT! So much for a highly raved blush, I feel that its lasting power is INCREDIBLY out of this world. It stayed on beyond any of my blushes can withstand. Colour wise, i am not a fan of plum blushes as it looks muddy and oxidises on me, but this is not at all. Stay as its true colour. I can go on and on...wait for my review ok.

4. MAC Creme Cup CremeSheen Lipstick $28

Not my favourite. But i have been reaching for this instead of my BNB. I think what makes me so attracted to this lipstick is that, it makes my complexion much more lighter when i wear this. And it is truly a colour i don't own myself. So i like that. But the finishes is not my favourite at all. I think lusters are still the best finishes for dry lips..

5. Revlon ColorStay in Natural Cashmere $ 16-$19?

I am not sure of the price. I totally forgot. Anyway, I am sooo getting another one just in case i ran out of it. HAAH! I friggin love it! I can throw all my mac lipsticks and just keep this one. Like REALLY only this lipstick. Its moisturising, the colour is so pigmented, it applies wet and then it turns matte..uhh im in love with this lipstick i can literally have sex with it. :)

6. Napoleon Perdis Jet Black Mascara

Awesome2 mascara. Got it for free from Australia's Madision Magazine. It is amazing. Lengthens, curls, thickens, does not flake, no clumps. The only thing i hate about this is that the  tube is too narrow hence pushing the wand back in makes everything super nasty, like the product are swueezed out of the wand...blerkk!

7. ELF Complexion Brush US$3.50

I love this brush. So soft, so cheap, so good, it does not transfer alot of powder on the face, so its good for loose powder/set powder applications.

8. I Nuovi D27 Disco Eyeshadow $22

I am in love with this. Not only i apply it for my lids, but normal days I apply it as a liner. I pick the colour up and then spray with fix plus for an eyeliner on my lids :)

9. MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack $28

I regretted buying this. Not because of its great excellent quality, but because i bought it too soon. I could have gotten the Holiday set ~ But nonetheless, transforming from my maybelline gell liner to using MAC's blacktrack? I swear i do not want to change anymore. Im sticking with it.

10. Carmex Lip Balm Stick AU$5.95

I adore this. This lip balm is the only product which can take my dead skin on my lips easily after a night of application. In the morning, i can see a layer of my dead skin on my lips, so after brushing my teeth, i brush lightly on my lips to get rid of the skin and IM GOOD TO GO! I really love it. Has a minty feel to it.

Also...

I am also loving my mac palette. Depotting is really effective although i love it in the small pot, but it makes eye application much faster and happier and less stress finding the right colour! Plus, you dont need to plan the colours, just apply and go! Loves! :)

Love

Diana

Yeyy! I am super excited for these haul! First and foremost i get to touch & OWN NARS!Wohoooot! amazing2 haul. I cant wait to use them! :)

I have to say, i hate this setting. Aint doing this kind of setting no more. My face looked super scary. Super washed out. haha! Anyway apart from the "vain" factor, my messages conveyed :)

My palette is already full!!! ARGH man!!! So it shows. No eyeshadow for me at the moment..Gotta use these babies :) Hope you enjoy this haul as much as i do. Thank you for watching and reading loves! :)

So, i really do not know what to call my looks but they are as above.Its been a while since i did my last FOTD. Boy i am glad i did mine :) So here it is :)

I have used:

Face:

Make Up Forever Primer in No.6

Napoleon Perdis Set Memory Foundation (both used with fingers)

Mac Coppertone Blush

Eyes:

L'oreal De-crease

Rubenesque PaintPot

Expensive Pink es

Amber Light es

Casette es

Plum Dressing es

Plush Lash Macara

Colossal Mascara( Just an experiemnt to compare btwn them both- review coming up soon!)

Lips:

Revlon Colorstay Natural Cashmere

Love

Diana

Got some mini buys on the month of AUgust! Phew! I did the least haul in August and im happy. Haha! Ya right. Anyway, these are the stuffs which i own. Firstly below is the brush set i got from magicaltannsu. She post it up on her personal blog instead. So email her if you are interested in them. So affordable and the quality of this brush is EXQUISITE! Crazily soft! And hasnt shed on me till this day.

Then, my man and I went to John Little expo sale last weekend and gotten him and myself some stuffs. I met with Fatin (Tiarabangs) to pass her partial elf stuffs and shes so sweetly gorgeous if there is any word. haha! There were alot of make up selling at 40% off. I didnt go crazy as i thought i dont need any plus i brought my financial assistance with me. haha! Anyhoo, i got myself only two stuffs. I did good.

Tadaaaa!!! hehehe! I got the SPF Sunblock lotion when i realized when i was caught in the traffic heading to the Expo, my face was heating up. It  was horrid, i thought when i reached expo, im gonna get myself the sunblock i came to know off at the Glow workshop. So i did! haha! Let me know if you need reviews yah.

And of course, a beautiful pink nude lipstick. I do not quite adore the packaging, as it slides in and out. The gold exterior encourages thumdprints which makes it look so dirty. Haha! Simple is better i guess. But boy is the lipstick PIGMENTED! Argh! i can faint! I really love the colour too! For $20, its worth it! :) I left my swatched images at home. I will add it on later tonight if you wanna see okies :)

Love

Diana

I was at Ion earlier today, and i was impressed!! They look very delicious! I swatched it and they are surprisingly pigmented. The orange blush is great for bronzing. It remins me of Brunette MSF, but with an orangey tone to it. They are quite pricey. Hmmm everytime these prices keeps telling me, i rather get MAC instead. Are you sold in getting them?

If i could remember, the MUA at Stage did tell me once that Stage was from Germany. I may not be accurate but if you want  to read more, check them out here. Now, matte lipsticks are the enemies of flaky lips. Mine is non other. I got this just to explore and experiment out Stage cosmetics as I am curious to what is in store. If you are in Singapore, Stage cosmetics stores are at Bugis Junction beside Diva and Suntec City. Now, i heard it is in Ion as well. So I got this lipstick for only $20. If you realise, all my pictures are not watermarked. I didnt give up on editting my pictures but my macbaby is still in the hospital. Gonna fetch him this weekend. Till then, my post will be AS NAKED as it can be.

The packaging is very stylish. It is much bulkier than MAC does. Looks similar as both has black packagings. I shall not compare with MAC as I would like to credit this product as it is. I love how the packaging is fat which is great for gripping. Plus the rubebry material is nice to touch. There is a scent towards the lipstick. It smells like chocolate. NO KIDDING! Really! I loveee the smell so much, i open the container just to smell it. hahah! Anyway, apart from the packaging, i got this in Pastel Posy. Love the names given. Very interesting however.

So whats my take on this?

I have to say. To compare it with MAC Satin lipstick, it is less drying to the lips. Mac lipstick like BNB, really tore my lips apart. The stage lipstick gave a nice matte colour to your lips but it does not dry out. It glides smoothly and it is long lasting. However, i felt that i needed to apply it twice to build the colour as it is much more sheer than a MAC lipstick. But regardless, i love how the texture settles on my lips. Very comfortable. As if i am not wearing any lipstick at all. Plus they have a whole big range of matte, nude lipsticks. So for $20 lipstick, i would give Stage a good credit as it didnt dry my lips out. I am even confident to wear this without any balm beforehand.

Product Rating: 4/5

Packaging: 5/5

Would I buy again? Of course. I am going to get another shade. Smells and feels great!