NYX Bright Idea: Illuminating Stick in Lavender Lust (BIIS06) & Chardonnay Shimmer (BIIS05)

Who doesn't like highlighter? I love using it on my nose bridge to make it sharper. I have been using the BodyShop Highlighter Shimmer Waves (1) for past 2 years, still like it coz it gives me a bronzy highlighter look & can be used as contouring too. 

But today I am going to share my review about "NYX Bright Idea: Illuminating Stick in Lavender Lust (BIIS06) & Chardonnay Shimmer (BIIS05)", I purchased it from Ulta USA when I was about to check-out. 

The price is really affordable, it is buy 1 get 50% off for the 2nd one. I find shopping in USA is so addictive with all the discounts going on & the selection is different much more than Asia like Maybelline, Revlon, Neutrogena, so many products can't be found in Asia.

Well, let's start, shall we?

See how beautiful the color is, especially the Lavender Lust, this one that made me bought the product.

The swatches 

Pros:

1. It is pretty creamy and easy application 

2. Easily blend 

3. Affordable price & you get the glow 

4. If you wish to have more natural look and just want a lil glow, this is the product

4. Definitely plenty of product for the price you paid

Cons:

1. The shape of the highlighter a little to big for me, esp application for the nose area

2. Color paid off is a little less (esp once you blend it out) if you compare to other brand

Repurchase? Perhaps No, but if you are in tight budget, this one definitely a good choice

Xoxo

Julez

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Anastasia Beverly Hills - Renaissance Eyeshadow Palette

It is ABH Renaissance Eyeshadow Palette, ladies!!! I FINALLY get my hand on this baby. You won't believe it how difficult it is to get this palette. I literally searched it all over place when I was in US, all possible stores that sell cosmetics in Portland such as Sephora, Macy's, Ulta; even in Las Vegas Sephora. it is all SOLD OUT in every physical store you can name it. I was so desperate as I was going back to Singapore soon. The ABH website carries it but the delivery takes longer time, they also do ship internationally but not in Asia #annoyed.  Amazon sells it for crazy price. You can tell how despo I am 😆

But luckily my husband managed to find one website that able to shipped it within 3 days which is NET-A-PORTER ( they also ship internationally) so I ordered it on 28 Aug 2016 and the delivery date is on 1 Sept 2016 which was the date I flew back, luckily my husband's colleague was able to help me carry back as she flew back later than us. Thanks GOD!

What a journey just to get this palette. But why I am so desperate about it! Because of the color!! Let me show you!

Soft Lilac Velvety case 💗

LOOK!! The colors are ADORABLE!! 

I love using BURNT ORANGE & RED OCHRE!

REALGAR, ANTIQUE BRONZE & VENETIAN RED is da BOMB!

See how pigmented they are!

No FILTERS!

All the colors are so pretty. The pigmentation and blend-ability is crazily IMPRESSIVE. Lately I like red and warm tones color thus when I saw ABH came out with this palette, my heart just told me that "We MUST have this one" 😆

I do not regret buying this one, in fact, I am in love with this palette. Whenever I need to attend night event, this palette is my go-to palette without fails. 

Pro:

1. Pigmentation and blend-ability is impressive

2. Color Selection is widely range esp for Red and warm tones

3. Creamy texture and there is no fall out from these products 

4. Price is reasonable which around USD 42

Cons:

1. I wish there is whiter color than TEMPERA, aside that no white color to highlight the brow bone

2. The velvet packaging, it is nice but get dirty easily 

Overall, I love this palette, no regret buying it and definitely recommend it! 👍👍

XOXO

Jules

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Rimmel London - Provocalips 16HR Kissproof, Foodproof Lip Color

Who doesn't like Lipstick that last for at least 8 HR?

Today I am going to share my view on this particular Lip Colour, I actually interested in this product because I always watch Judy (Itsjudylife) and she shared on this product in her itsjudytime channel. It got me all interested in this one, since I am always the lazy one to touch up my lipstick after eating or whatsoever.

So I bought in HEARTHBREAKER color, this is my swatch

    

I gave a try on one fine day and I went to eat Ramen at Boxer Ramen since I, Asian miss my Asian food here in USA. Hoping that this lipstick is going to last after my meal (fingercrossed), so I ate the noodle like nobody business, ate carefreely without purposely avoiding the noodles or soup have direct contact with my lips. But Hey...it is a test for Rimmel Provocalips, right?  

 

The Ramen is pretty OILY :)

After devouring the ramen (I just can't finish the food portion here...it is just too much), I checked on my lips...oh boy...oh boy....it doesn't really stay last throughout my ramen time. The middle section of my lipstick just gone....the side lipstick still intact...just the middle section was gone. Maybe the food was too much oily. It does not last on Ramen.

After the Ramen ~~

Pro:
1. It is super pigmented lips color
2. It is true non-transferrable once you apply it
3. Foodproof?? Maybe NO for oily food....if burger or sandwiches or soup perhaps it might last
4. Kissproof: YES
5. Affordable price

Cons:
1. A little dry after application but if you apply the Lock & Shine...it makes it much better and moisturize
2. Not so Foodproof on oily food
3. Not available in Singapore or SouthEast Asia

But I still like it so far! Love the color and the fact that it is Non-transferable means Kissproof, baby~~~

xoxo
Julez