Askmewhats Reviews: Eyeko Fat Balm

I've got the chance to try on my first EYEKO product from a super nice reader Joyce.
Thank you.
I've finally had a chance to review on it after testing it for quite some time! I hope this helps out to readers who plan to purchase one.

Eyeko Fat Balm A Touch of Iridiscent Pink

Eyeko Fat Balm says ---

Berry-liscious tints with light reflecting particles and added moisture for softer, sexier lips. Smooth on to cheeks too for a fruity flush. Available in 3 sheer shades.

Strawberry Fat Balm - natural lip color
Raspberry Fat Balm - just bitten shade
A Touch of Iridiscent Pink

Askmewhats says ---

Pros

• has a nice minty feeling
• moisturize at the same time gives out a lovely tint on the lips
• very affordable
• cute packaging
• easy to tote along
  

Cons

• packaging can be a pro and con, yes it's cute but mine came off when I was twisting it :(

• if you're into "a lot of product", this fat balm is a bit short, less than an inch, it doesn't bother me as I find it hard to finish up fat balms like this! (Take a look at photo below for full balm size)
  

• if you're not into nude lips: Not for you, as this comes off a bit pale on the lips (choose Raspberry or Strawberry if you're into hint of colors)
  
• if you're not careful in application, the balm sits on the lines of your lips, which ain't cool (see prevention on the tips area)

Click to enlarge,
as you can see, ugly lines appear even if you top it with gloss
IF you are not careful with application

Overall

A cheaper way to own a lip and cheek tint! I love how cute the packaging is and how pretty the Touch of Irisdiscent Pink is. If I wanted a nude lip, I just apply this all over my lips and top it with a gloss.

I am actually using this to conceal imperfections on my lips like discoloration before I put on a lipstick color. Works really pretty!

Overall, I have a feeling that I would enjoy the other colors rather than this, as I've done research myself and read that the Touch of Iridiscent Pink creates lines on lips as compared to others, I've also read that this balm is drier too! I may need to do an order from Eyeko and see how the other colors go.

Tips

• to prevent the balm from sitting on the lips and make you look uncool, after applying this directly on your lips, use your finger to warm the product and rub it against your lips, nicer finish (as seen on photo below)
  
• if your lips are super dry, top it with a lip gloss to create a shiny nude look
  

Will I repurchase?

Yes, in other shade.

Where can you purchase and how much?

At Eyeko website for approx $8.00 (approx Php384.00).
Enter code E149 for a free gift. Free shipping worldwide!

How it looks like swatched 2x on hand
Pale pink sheen

Here's how it looks like on my lips
Without Gloss
(prettier if you rub it with your fingers)



And here's with gloss,
I love it with gloss as my lips are dry



Here's a photo of how I applied it on my face





Final Effect
I prefer using the Eyeko 5-in-1 Eyeshadow Cake

as it's easier to apply and the effect is almost the same

Products used on this half face shot ---

The Body Shop Mineral Foundation no. 02
Arezia Blush no. 1
Eyeko Fat Balm (on face and lips)

Do you own the other shades?
Let me know how you like it!
What would work for me...
Strawberry? Or Raspberry?
Hmmm...
Stay Happy!!!

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Askmewhats Version: "Truffle" Look

Happy weekend beauties!
Tee hee...
What can I say? I played with make-up once again!
The Neutral lover does another neutral look with a bit of twist!
To those who wonder about the effect of the Coastal Scents Truffle Gel Liner...
Well this look is dedicated and inspired by this gel liner! :)

I've always wanted to create a thick line, but using black makes my eye really strong and would probably look great on night look. Since I got the CS Truffle Gel Liner, I can go for thick line anytime of the day! And a quick feedback, the first time I've done the thick line, my colleague Phia asked me if I wore any contacts as the color of my eye looks different! It's definitely the effect of this liner! Weee.... Contacts without contacts *winks*

Here's the final look
(warning: It could bore you to death lol)

If you can see closely, on the line itself, there's some glitters, I actually top it with NYX Glitter liner in Silver
(it's more glittery in person)

Askmewhats Diagram time!

1. Using an eyeshadow brush from Smashbox, pat on the gold e/s color from Prestige Quad.

2. Using a denser shadow brush, pat on any medium brown colored eyeshadow on the crease area. I used Stage e/s Mono in Macchiato (thanks Syen and Kahani for this)

3. Apply CS Gel Liner in Truffle using my Smashbox liner brush, (or any brush you're comfortable with), apply as thick as you want.

Optional: Apply NYX glitter liner in silver on top of the truffle

4. Highlight your brow bone with any light e/s, in my case, I've used Eyeko Pretty Eyes in white (Use Code E149 for Free Gift!!!)

And here's the final eye look! :)

Products used on the rest of the face ----

• The Body Shop Nature's Mineral Foundation in Shade 2
• MAC Shadester to contour
• Arezia blush no. 4
  

• Paul & Joe Curly Mascara in Brown (02)
• Eyeko Fat Balm top with Artdeco gloss
• Eyeko Pretty eyes to highlight the face
  

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Another surprise when I got home! A Christmas gift from The Body Shop USA
I checked on their site and it's called the Seasonal Body Butter Bonanza
I currently own an Aqua Lily Treasure Box and I just realized my TBS skin care is growing!

**photo from The Body Shop website

Thanks for reading! :)
Don't forget to stay happy and you'll be happy!
God bless!

Check out other related posts ---
Coastal Scents Gel Liner in Truffle
Prestige Eyeshadow
Eyeko Pretty Eyes 5-in-1
The Body Shop Nature's Mineral Foundation

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Askmewhats Turning a Year Soon!!! (Contest Closed!)

What's inside?
Don't worry, this is not a guessing game!
Scroll down and you'll see what it is!

January 25, 2008

I started to blog.

Why?

Because I want to talk about anything that interests me. Not intending to make new friends as I go along.

I can't believe I would spend so much time blogging
I can't believe I am actually enjoying the extra work!

It has been a year...

A year of sharing, chatting, getting to know people, gift giving, gift receiving, swapping, and best of all? Meeting some of the beauty bloggers!

Thank you dear readers for reading my blog! Comments and personal emails gave me the energy to go on. My work entails me to be in front of the computer for full 8 hours it never stopped me to create a post after work!

Thank you! Thank you for accepting me in the blog world!!!

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Why am I talking about the blog turning 1 year old soon and it's still days away?

Because as a big Thank You, I have a contest for my readers.

I've personally bought a Crystal Bracelet for ONE lucky reader! The colors of the crystal are inspired by my blog color. :D So, I'll probably name the bracelet...

"Askmewhats Inspired Crystal Bracelet"
(if the seller is ok with it!) lol



And I can't help but wear it to show it to everyone! :)
This is brand new!
Just wore it for the photo

How to join?

1. Simply comment and let me know what's your favorite blog post that I've done over the year. (do not forget to input your email if you don't have a blog)
2. Open to ALL READERS ACROSS THE GLOBE! Winner will be randomly picked via random.org
3. One winner of the "Askmewhats Crystal Bracelet" will be announced on my blog's 1st year anniversary --- January 25, 2009
4. Only one entry per person

Goodluck!!!
I am honestly enjoying the contests!
I've had my fair share of winnings in the past!
So it's great to spread a bit of joy!
Happy Friday!!!
Stay Happy!!!




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AMW Reviews: Skin79 VIP Gold Collection Super Beblesh Balm

Are you into BB Creams?
I know I am!
I told myself I won't fall into the hype, but gosh!
Since I got samples from Tine (Missha and SkinFood)
I got hooked to test on more!!!
Tine, I'm not saying you influenced me...well actually...uhm..YOU DID! lol

You've seen my previous review on the BRTC Cover BB Cream,
and one reader commented that BRTC Cover BB cream works as a concealer, it was actually a great comment, I tested on it again this time covering only on undereye circles and breakouts, but I would say, it works better if I apply it thinly over my face, as the coverage of BRTC Cover BB Cream is really light to medium.

I am drifting! hahaha Do not worry, I'll definitely do a Revisits as soon as I finish it.

SO.....

Let me continue, I told myself if I got more comparison on BB creams, I can shut up and go on with my bb cream-less life! :D

Introducing....

My Skin 79 VIP Gold Collection Super Beblesh Balm BB Cream (and it's not just BB Cream --- it's SUPER BB cream yawwww!!!)

Skin 79 VIP Gold Collection Super Beblesh Balm says ---
(from the box, I retyped it for all of you!)

It is 3 effects functional beblesh balm. By Adenosine and Arbutin ingredients which are effective in whitening, wrinkles improvement cultivate more bright and elastic skin. Intercept ultraviolet rays UVA and UVB at the same time and protect your skin exposed from the sun more thoroughly.

Abundant nutrition of Gold and Caviar extract cares skin intensively to make shiny, healthy skin.

Osmopur ingredient of new concept which are Mined Sunflower, Rice Bran, Ivy Extracts protect skin from various harmful conditions. Phyto Complex ingredient which is good for skin moisturizing and soothing makes your skin always moist and healthy.

This products has excellent cover function by composition of make up base and foundation. It corrects your irregularly different skin tones naturally. At the same time by use of find and soft texture porosity powder is excellent for your skin adhesion and sebum control.

This is a W/S shape which is good for skin affinity and it make your skin light, soft and flawless all day long.

Directions:

Use it proper quantity on the area of your face like patting at the last step of skincare.

Weight:

40g

Askmewhats says ---

Pros

• has an airy light feeling when applied on skin
• brightened my skin in an unexplainable way
• moisturizes my dry skin, it really does
• has SPF!!!
• doesn't create a white cast on your face
• packaging: one of the prettiest packaging I've seen for BB creams
• I felt rich! I'm putting caviar on my face! lol

Cons

• The Name!!! Is BEBLESH ---- REALLY????
• for someone like me who's got dry skin, I find that in midday, I need to re-touch as there's this "moisture" that comes out of my skin. NOT oily-gross type but there's some extra moisture. Overall I would say no oil control (this product did not promise to work as oil control though, so not their fault)
• not available locally
• packaging: you cannot see if you still have enough product left
• I've used this again without moisturizer, it still gets to "oil" a bit in the middle of the day

Overall

I've done research as you all know before purchasing any of the BB creams available in the market. What caught my attention on this product is it's multi-tasking properties of ---
Whitening Moisturizing UV Protecting (both UVA and UVB) and Wrinkle improvement

If these are all true, ain't this the answer to all our prayers for busy women like us.

BUT of course...I have to say it again and again that not everyone has the same skin type, I have read some skin reacts negatively to this product while to some, it works so well on them. I find that looking for skincare / cosmetics is like winning a lottery.

I personally love this product, but I wouldn't say I NEED this, I can skip this step and proceed with my usual make-up application and achieve flawless skin.

How about coverage?

For people with heavy skin problem, this won't cover up scars or acne, after applying the BB cream, you would need an extra step of putting on a concealer. I would say the coverage is definitely Light to medium.


Tips

• pump a small pea size amount of product and using your fingers, distribute it all over your face
• do not forget your neck area
• on days I want a lesser coverage, I use my MAC187 stippling brush to apply this bb cream, works just as well
• I found out that I do not need moisturizer if using this, to prevent skin oiliness

Will I repurchase?
No, I have enough for now :)

Where can you purchase and how much?

I bought mine from a Korean ebay seller Vivihouse011 for Php969.64 (or $19.99) Free shipping + FREE GIFT! I love it that the free gift I got is what I originally want too! I've been going back on forth to try the pink or the gold edition. The extra Caviar in gold won my heart!

BB Cream Porn Time!!!I love it when I received it sealed and you have to peel off the sticker yourself

This is where the product would come out, have to clean it once in awhile



I do love the packaging!
It comes with a pump jar


Here's how it looks like on my hand A bit grayish to look at



If blended, its more on a pinkish tone



Further Blending, it blends so well that it doesn't look like I have anything on
*please click to enlarge



And here's a Before and After shot
**click to enlarge

Before shot:
Uneven color, redness due to allergies

After shot:
Skin is more even, minimal redness

Well, that's it! :)
This adds up to my BB Cream review!
If you're planning to purchase one!
Do read reviews and ask questions! :)
Goodluck BB Cream hunting!
Stay Happy!

Want more Skin79 VIP Gold Collection Review?
Smile and click Prettybeautiful's Review!

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Thank You "So Loverlies"!!!

Pressies!!!
I call this my Post-Christmas present
and Pre-Lunar New Year present!
To the girls of So Loverly
Both of you spoiled me!!!
Look what they sent me!!!

1. Shu Uemura WR EX Activating Whitening Cream Sample

I have never tried any Shu skin care, so this is a perfect chance!

2. Stage Fake It! Opulent Lash

I love falsies!!!

3. Pantene 3 Minute Miracle

Perfect as I love taking care of my hair and doing a weekly mask is one of them! I'd love to give this a try and see if the 3 minute promise really works!

4. Stage Nail Color in Pretty 03

Nail polish??? Me???? Do I use nail polishes??? HAHAHAHA
Love love love this color!

5. Famous By Sue Moxley e/s in Marilyn Mauve

Oh my goodness, the packaging says it all! The cute star is super cute!!! Bling bling in make-up??? This has to be shown to the world!!! I personally haven't heard of this brand and it's nice to have the chance to use this!

6. Dove Hair Fall Therapy treatment mask

YAY!!! I've read the reviews from the So Loverly site!!! Love their reviews and I'm glad to have the chance to test it!

7. Stage e/s Mono in Macchiato 18

I honestly wanted to be with the bloggers meet up at the Stage Cosmetics opening and the girls are so sweet to give me the chance to test on the products! I felt like I was part of the Stage Cosmetics opening!!!

THANK YOU Syen and Kahani!
I love the Christmas gift and it's a lovely surprise!!!
I especially love the note and I appreciate that I've got wonderful friends there!
I know I won't be lonelyl when I visit Malaysia!!! *winks*

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