NYX Eyeshadow Trio (Yelow Pearl/Antique Gold/Golden)

So i have been on the lookout for THE perfect gold eyeshadow...so i took the chance with this NYX eyeshadow trio (rm21 excl postage)

i could only look at the picture of the color on the website and i cant really be sure whether it is the gold i want...

and lucky for me...it is QUITE near to what i have in mind =)

taken without flash

my search for the gold e/s is almost over! 'x' i m referring to the middle color...the antique gold. all 3 colors are shimmery . i would have done swatches on my hand but it is not easy to take pictures of swatches with a dslr...so i gave up 'x'

here's another pic with flash...but the focus is out...and i m lazy to retake the photo, so you'll just have to make do with this. the most important thing is MY gold color is in focus! :D

Elianto Eyeliner and Blending Brush

I've always wanted to learn how to use the eyeliner correctly...pencil eyeliner would of course be the easiest to use but i find the effect not dramatic enough :P

So i bought liquid eyeliner few yrs ago but i still dont know the proper way to use it =_=

I finally bought a gel eyeliner few weeks ago...from Elianto

Quite cheap at only RM19.90 but i was disapointed to see that it has already dried up :(

I tried this method in my attempt to salvage my dried up eyeliner ....it managed to sort of 'heat up' the liner...but after a few days it seems to have dried up again :(

I am eyeing the MAC gel eyeliner...hehe need to save up :P

I also bought a eye blending brush from Elianto that day (RM11)

And i am quite pleased with this brush....

Very soft synthetic bristles and it makes blending and eyeshadow application a breeze!

A must have! =)

Skin79 Super Beblesh Balm Pink (BB Cream)

For the past few months i have seen a recent craze for BB (blemish balm) creams on my usual online shopping haunt...lowyat.net :D

Here's a short description on the origins of BB cream:

It appears that BB Cream was formulated as an after treatment cream for those who underwent laser surgery and soon became popular with the Korean celebrities. This is because this natural care cream for delicate sensitive skin has the ability to cover the irregularities on the skin as well as soften skin texture.

Well it does sound wonderful and of cos my hand was itching to try it lor...

so i went and bought the sample size just to see what the craze was all about..

There are many brands of BB cream but i chose this one as it has SPF 25

that way, i can use it as my sunblock sometimes...

i find the texture to be very similar to foundation...but easier to blend...

it only comes in one shade...

but the color seems to be able to blend into my skin after a few minutes of application

as for coverage...to be honest, i didnt find any big difference like the before and after pic above but i did certainly find my complexion to be better as my skin tends to become patchy and reddish