Beauty: Typical Products in My Makeup Routine

Hey guys, so I've been much bumped up with work and staying occupied with health issues.. So, I've decided to do a post that keeps me happy, which is products that I love which I'll use everyday when I'm getting ready for work. 

Sleek Eyeshadow Palette, Chanel Foundation, YSL Rouge Volupte Lipstick, Dior Lip Balm, Biore Sunblock, Benefit Eyebrow Gel and DKNY perfume (this is not makeup I know, but still, its my absolutely favourite scent). 

As you can see, I don't do eyeliner and mascara everyday as they are time consuming (I'm not a pro in this field thanks to my hooded eyelids) and tend to smudge (no matter how waterproof they are) by the end of the day. I'll do concealer too if my dark eye circles decided to pop out and say hi.

So, what's your routine? What's your everyday must "do" in the morning before you leave the house?

Beauty: Everyday Eyeshadow Palettes Lovez ~ Dior, Lancome, MUA and Topshop

Phew, today was tiring as I totally sweat it out at the gym. By the time this post is up, I'm packing my stuff for Thailand (for business purposes) trip and probably be quite flustered fussing about what to bring. 

Alright, let's jump into the palettes. These 4 palettes are what I've been rotating on a daily basis and I just couldn't get enough of them. I mean, all the eyeshadows (with the exception of the lighter colours of the Lancome one) are just so soft and buttery and incredibly pigmented (well, Dior is a slight notch down though). 

From the back (See!? I can use my DSLR properly by focusing the back and blurring the front wtf), Lancome X Alber Elbaz Hypnose Doll Eyes 5 Colour Palette and MUA (Makeup Academy) Starry Night Eyeshadow Palette. 

Ever since I acquire the MUA eyeshadow pallete (which is super affordable) I've been using it non-stop. Although it doesn't show up in the photo but all of the eyeshadows contain sparkly bit and has a sheen to it. Its just surprising that the eyeshadows are nicely pigmented, long lasting on the eyelids, less fallouts and they only show signs of creasing after 8 hours of wear. The colour range is more towards cooler tones and it suits my olive skintone well. This is absolute love. 

I wasn't as keen towards the Lancome as I was with the MUA as some of the colours are of chalky and will make a mess out of your face with its fallouts (I'm looking at you, white and lightest grey). However, when I'm only paying for half the price of a normal Lancome palette (sales event), I would say its pretty much a good bargain. 

The front, Dior Couture Eyeshadow Palette in Pink Pompadour and Topshop Smokey Eye Palette in Constellation.

The Dior palette was a gift (which I truly am grateful for) and I instantly fell in love it. The packaging is to die for and the embossed lacey bits on the eyeshadow is just so feminine and girly. Totally up my alley. Sufficiently pigmented, pastel colours buttery soft and long wearing, this Dior is just gorgeous. Money well spent I'd say (although not from my pocket). A full review on this Dior lovely would be up soon. 

Last but not least and again with the discount, I got the Topshop palette for 70% off. Although I seldom use dark blackish colour, I just love the coral and purple colour within this palette. They are surprisingly soft and pigmented. They lasted 7 hours on me before fading a little. I just love that the packaging comes with a mirror and the exterior is littered with quirky pink polka dots. Great buy. 

Yup, that's it for now... Till next post ^_^

Beauty: Purchases From the Internet ~ Feel Unique & Luxola

If you do subscribe to Feel Unique's newsletter, you'll tend to get discount codes from time to time. Ranging from 15% to 25% off, its pretty good considering you get to save a lot if you have something to buy. The good thing about Feel Unique is that it ships international worldwide for free. However, the downside is due to certain rules and restriction to shipping areas, certain brands (especially higher ends like such as Dior or Guerlain) are unable to ship to Singapore. 

Luxola always has this discount code (30% off) littered around the internet (if you notice the Google ad bars everywhere on random websites) and passing off something like that just doesn't mix well with my shopping conscience wtf >.< Its a Singapore based website thus it offers free delivery within the island and each delivery are handled-with-care (even if you only purchase 1 item) whereby the delivery guy brings a pretty paper bag to put your stuff. The downside is that Luxola seldom has massive offers/sales on its site.

So, I went ahead and click away on some stuff that I wanted to get for a very long time (I blame Youtube for this). 

The infamous Tanya Burr's Lipglosses from Feel Unique. I bought "Lets Travel the World", "Chic" and "Afternoon Tea"

From Luxola, I bought Zoeva Brush Set, Zoeva Brush Cleaner, Sleek Blush By 3 and with a free sample sitting at a corner.

And also from Luxola, Sleek i-Divine Oh-So-Special Palette and Edward Bess Lipstick.

So far, I am very happy with all my purchases. However, I have impose a makeup ban on myself as I really spend too much makeup for the past few months, shopping has to stopped for a wee while >.<