Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Candy King Size Violet

Lens Info
Price: $23.30
Usage: Yearly
BC: 8.8 mm
DIA: 14.5 mm
Water content: 38%
Package: 1 contact lens case included



Color/Design: 4/5
The color is a light lavender but when I wear it it looks like a dark purple. I still like it. The lens has an obvious thick black line around the other rim. It really creates a wider iris.

Comfort: 2/5
It was uncomfortable putting them in at first. After 8hrs, they started drying out my eyes. I was lucky to carry an extra pair of my dailies. I've been wearing these since April and I feel like 8hrs is the max for this pair before they start drying out.

Enlargement: 3/5
Even though the diameter is 14.5, it doesn't appear that large on my eyes.

Overall: 2/5
The only thing this lens has going for is the color, everything else is "meh". Whenever I wear these, people have given me compliments on the unique color.




Where to buy:
Honeycolor.com
http://www.honeycolor.com/candy-violet.html

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Chocolate Mirror

I got this mirror from a lucky bag event during christmas :)
It's about the same size as powder foundation compact.
It reminds me of an Oreo. Yum.

Monday, December 17, 2012

Rose Items

Last week, went to Daiso for no particular reason. I ended up buying 3 rose items.

Rose Mirror
It's a small compact mirror. Good to carry around in your purse.


Rose soap
Four small soap bars come inside. The scent is very light.


Rose Bath Essence
Rose scented water to add to your shower or bath. The scent is very light to the point where you can't smell anything. I had to use half the bottle to get a strong smell. 

AQUA BLACK Waterproof Cream Eye Shadow

Description
Aqua Black is an ultra-pigmented waterproof cream eyeshadow that helps create the most intense and long-lasting smoky eyes.

Product Info
- 24 oz/ 7g
- Aqua Black
Directions
- Apply a small amount on the lid using a synthetic brush.
- Pat on and blend.

Price: $23.00

Where to buy: Sephora


Packaging
It comes packed inside a black, cube-shaped box with white lettering. When you twist the container open, you see a thin black seal on top to prevent the gel from drying out.

Long lasting
I can wear this 12-14+ hours without having to reapply. It lasts all day long until you remove it

Smudge-Proof
In the picture, I waited for the formula to dry for a minute. I rubbed it vigorously and there was no smudge.


Water-Proof
In the picture, I ran water over it for 15 seconds then rubbed it a little. It still stays in tact.


Thoughts
Eventhough this is an eyeshadow for smokey eyes, I primarily use this as an eyeliner. For the pictures below, I used an angular brush for my upper/lower eyelids. The eyeliner glides very smooth like butter. It's very pigmented. I've been using this since September. I still have a lot of product left and it's not dried out like other gel liners.




Pros
- Waterproof
- Smudge-proof
- Long wearing

Cons
- A bit pricey

Sunday, December 16, 2012

Revlon Colorstay Whipped Creme Makeup

Description
The mousse-like texture feels like silk on your skin. And, the time release formula balances skin for a flawless look. All day flexible wear without flaking, caking or feeling heavy.
❤ Buildable to full coverage for flawless skin
❤ Soft, matte finish all day long
❤ Withstands heat and humidity - great for summer
❤ Comes in 16 beautiful shades

Product info
- 250 Medium Beige
- 0.8 fl.oz / 23.7ml


Directions
Using your fingertips or applicator, blend foundation onto skin, starting in the center of your face, forehead, nose and chin blending outward.



Before
After

Packaging
The design is very simple. Glass container with black lid. It has a very professional look to it. The problem is that since it's glass, it's not very portable. Carrying this will just add unnecessary weight to your make-up bag. Better to leave it at home.

Texture
When you touch it, it feels very light and fluffy like whipped cream (hence the name). It's also very creamy. It looks thick in the container but feels thin once you blend it onto your face.

Scent
I don't really care for the scent. It smells like clay. You can definitely smell it when you first apply it. But then again I wasn't expecting it to smell like roses.

Coverage
My problem areas are my freckles. The first layer has medium coverage. The second layer becomes full coverage. Even with two layers, it still feels light on my skin.
My skin type is normal to dry during the winter. Some days I have drier skin than usual. The cream texture should be able to blend into the dry spots but it actually brings out the dry spots more.

Long lasting
Very much so. I could wear this all day without having to retouch up my face. On hot days, everything else is running besides the foundation. I also use this during my workouts. I pat dry the sweat and my face still looks good. It doesn't give me a shiny face.



Pros
- Longlasting
- Blendable
- Full Coverage esp for my freckles
- Matte look
- Good for humidity/sweat

Cons
- No SPF
- Glass container(heavy and easily broken if dropped)
- Not good to wear with dry skin (dry patches show)