AMW Reviews: Becca Eye liner Compact in Barbarella

If you ask me what eye makeup application is very important for me, definitely not mascara application!  I can live without mascara but I've found myself grabbing for an eyeliner each and every time before leaving the house!  No wonder I've had so many gel liners, pencil liners and liquid liners around!

I couldn't believe I missed something out!!!  Becca Cosmetics came out with an intriguing product!  The Becca Eye liner Compact that comes with an Eye Seal!  Yes darling, there is such product around!

Becca eye liner compact says ---

This amazingly versatile eyeliner can be applied wet or dry to create a range of looks, from elegant defined to intensely smoldering.  Packaged with a liquid sealer to maximize the formulation's long-lasting, smudge-proof and water resistant benefits, the dynamic duo is all you need for a flawless liner application.  Fragrance-free.

Perfect for creating a sharp sexy line along the top or bottom of lashes.

Can be used dry for soft, smoky definition or wet for a stronger line.

Waterproof sealant makes the line smudge-proof, budge-proof and water-proof.

Size

1g/0.03oz compact & 4ml/0.14 fl oz vial

Ingredients

Eye Liner Compact: Talc, Kaolin, PVP, Aqua (Water), Propylene Glycol, Octyldodecanol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Laneth-40, Glyceryl Stearate, Ricinus Communis (Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil), Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Ricinoleate, Carnauba (Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax), Candelilla Cera (Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax), Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Microcristallina Cera (Microcrystalline Wax), Cetyl Alcohol, Cera Alba (Beeswax), Paraffinum Liquidum (Mineral Oil), Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben and may contain: [+/- Titanium Dioxide CI 77891, Iron Oxides CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, Ultramarines CI 77007, Ferric Ferrocyanide CI 77510]. Water Proof Sealer: Aqua (Water), Acrylates/ Octylacrylamide Copolymer, Propylene Glycol, Diglycol/ CHDM/ Isophthalates/ SIP Copolymer, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben.

 

AMW says ---

Pros

• seriously stayed put for the whole day, even when I cried, it stayed on!
• no irritations occur
• seriously lasts for whole day or until I remove the liner
• you can control the "lightness" or "darkness" of your eyeliner which is quite hard to achieve on gel liners,liquid liners or even pencil liners!
  
• very versatile, I can create a very simple naturally defined eyes or I can apply thickly to create a wilder look!
• I find the packaging to be really good!  Made with good quality materials and it comes with a mirror and a "protector shield"
  

Cons

• very tricky to apply
• if you're a lazy bum, this will take a lot of effort just to line your eyes!
• if you love the sealant that goes along with this, I have a feeling the sealant will be gone faster than the eyeliner powder! 
• the sealant bottle has a huge opening, I prefer this to be housed in a dropper so I don't need to dip the whole brush inside the sealant which is quite unhygienic

Overall

I thought I've already tried all forms of eyeliners!  But I guess I'm wrong!  This is the most intriguing eyeliner I've tried!  I like how versatile this product is, there are some days gel liners are just too strong for my taste, so I would just grab onto this and apply this dry near my lashes, which made my lashes fuller!

I am very confident in the smudge-proof, budge-proof and water-proof quality of this product because I've tested this so many times!  It really lives up to its claim!

Tips

From Becca

• Keep eyes open and apply a flick of eye liner to the outer corners (to ensure the line flicks up with the shape of the eye rather than tilting downwards).
• Draw a line as close to the lashes as possible, starting thin and increasing as desired.
• Use Fine Eyeliner Brush #6 for fine, precise line or Eye Definer Brush #30 for a soft, smudgy effect.
• Do not wet entire cake - allocate one half for wet use only, leaving the other half for dry use only 

From AMW

• need to test on different eyeliner brushes for different effects!
• you can apply the eyeliner dry prior to the application of the sealant, I personally prefer to wet my brush with the sealant to grab more pigments.
• if you have an empty "visine" bottle, transfer the sealant to this bottle so you'll have a dropper!
• if you don't want to transfer the sealant, I suggest you turn over the sealant a bit and use the sealant left on the cap area and always wipe it with cotton or paper napkin to make it clean (OC-ness!)

• if I finish up the sealant from Becca, I'll probably use my Make up Forever's Eye Seal! 

Will I repurchase?

I don't know how long this will last me, I've used this for more than a month and it looks like I wasn't even touched!

Where to purchase and how much?

At Becca Counter located at Adora, Greenbelt 5 for Php1,750 (approx $38.00) <-- at first glance I felt this is pricey, but after using this for a month, it is worth it as this lasts longer than pencil liners and liquid liners!

A closer look to the shade Barbarella on pan

 

Check out the swatch with and without sealant

Without - when applied, looks very natural, doesn't look like you've used eyeliner, lashes appear fuller

With - a more dramatic lined look, effect came out the same as using a liquid liner.  Can thicken your eyeliner easily, no flaking

Rubbing test:

Without - can rub off easily but doesn't leave a dirty smudge

With - have to rub many times to remove.   Doesn't leave any dirty smudge or marks too

 

Quite small yet powerful!
Perfect to tote around, what a great combination!

Have you tried similar eyeliner compact?
How do you find using them?
Easy? Messy?

Keep smilin' 

Stay happy!

AMW Reviews: Dollface 88pcs Earth Color Palette

As seen on my previous post, I am quite happy and excited when I got the Dollface 88pcs Earth Color Palette.  For a neutral makeup lover like I am, this is the perfect palette for me!  I don't even know why it took me this long to own one!

 

AMW says ---

Pros

• you've got every shade you need to create a nice makeup looks in one palette
• great pigmentation
• eyeshadow is smooth in texture
• inexpensive 
• on the seller: Great communication, fast shipment and packed really well

Cons

• some eyeshadow are too powdery so it cracks easily
• no matter how nicely packed this product is, there are still some accidents during shipment so be prepared to have some minor cracks!
  

Overall

I know a lot of beauty enthusiasts own this palette and raved about it!  I know, I'm late!  But late or not, this palette doesn't fail to impress me!  I like it when I have multiple choices in one palette!  I've played around with this over the weekend and I can't help but "ooohhd" and "aahhhd" over the color choices and pigmentation.  I am impressed!  On top of my head, I am already creating several looks with this!  And what's even perfect? I can use this palette on regular work days and it will never feel over the top!

Tips

• always use an eye primer prior to eyeshadow application to keep from fall outs or creasing
• some shades can be used for eyebrow powder
• some shades can also be used to contour your nose!
  
• never drop the palette, this goes for all makeup palettes!
  

Will I repurchase?

Yes!  I've even recommended this to a lot of my friends!

Where to purchase and how much?

At Dollface Cosmetics website for Php950.00 (approx $21.00) + Php50.00 (approx $1.00) flat rate shipping

Here's a closer look on the 88pcs Earth Color Palette

 

Numbered them on my own

are you ready for swatches galore?

 

All applied dry 

without base!

You can always click photo to enlarge

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hope you'll find the review and swatches helpful!

Definitely more looks done using this palette!

Thanks Pearl for bringing in such wonderful and inexpensive product!

You don't want to wait for shipment and want to see products in person?

Check out their bazaars and look for the "Dollface Cosmetics" banner.

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

Nail Art Tutorial: Fruity Fimo Nails

Happy Monday everyone!!!  I've decided to do a new kind of nail art this week and thanks to my dear beautiful friend eBeautyblog for sharing her FIMO nails which inspired me to purchase one and do the same! :)

Here's how it looks like

Weekend Food Tripping at: Emperor's Dimsum & Teahouse + A new Palette

Hey there!  Happy weekend food tripping to everyone!  Over the weekend, it was quite busy and I was tired so we've decided to try on something warm, TEA!  There's a new Dimsum and Teahouse place at Wilson Street San Juan, it was right in front of the DEC, where I buy Chinese Delicacies for take out!

The restaurant gives out a warm ambiance, a restaurant good for family gatherings! The place is obviously new and people are definitely intrigued to try this new place right in front of the famous DEC, Diao Eng Chai , where I purchase the famous fresh lumpia and chicken pie!

The place is tastefully decorated and there are cute photos of Chinese emperors on the sides of the room :)

 

 

Fried Squid in Salt and Pepper

Php265.00 (approx $5.71)

There's something different with the vinegar they use, it's not a regular vinegar taste, I think they mixed it with something which made it totally different.  The Fried Squid are quite small though as compared to other restaurants but they are soft enough to chew.

 

Sate HongKong Noodles

Php220.00 (approx $4.78)

I love Sate Noodles at Chinatown area, I was having high hopes for this noodles because I've been craving for this for months!  I am a bit disappointed as this was served on a sizzling plate which made the noodles taste different, a bit burnt in my opinion and the noodles are too oily! 

 

House Tea

Free

Glad they got this wonderful hot green tea to warm up my tummy and remove the oily taste inside my mouth!  I will definitely go back to this restaurant and try their other dishes, its out fault, we didn't order well! lol

Before I end this post, I just want to let you know that I received my own 88pcs Neutral Eyeshadow palette from Dollface Cosmetics, shipping was a flash and the package was packed super well so I got everything in piece!  Thanks Pearl for the great service.  I will use this and do a review on this soon!  Swatches will be shown too!

Keep smilin'
Stay happy!

AMW Reports: CK Free Press Launch

CK Scents has always been an integral part in my Scent-history!  I've used the worldwide famous CK One that moved on to CK Be both are Unisex fragrances!  Then comes a new fragrance that recently launched and this time, it is for the special "men" in our lives!

CKFREE for Men speaks Casual, Spontaneous and Confidence!

CKFree, inspired by the spirit of the modern, independent man who lives everyday to the fullest, he has nothing to prove, he's cool, relaxed and free-sprited!  He does what he wants and is in control of his own destiny!  Sounds like my own "Man"!

 

The event was held at BMW Autohaus Libis and it was graced with lovely looking people confident enough to strut around with the new CK fragrance.

 

And of course, there's me, "trying" to look as confident as ever holding the "I am Free to Be Fabulous" board.  Of course there's always going to be a smiley face!

It was such a nice event and I enjoyed how intimate the gathering is and it was great to see a friend after years!  Vianca Tan for Shiseido, you look fabulous!  It was great seeing you!

 

The  event is filled with beautiful and confident faces, what caught my attention even more?  The new BMW Z4 Roadster!!! *sigh*

 

Now let's check that "sexy back"

I hear ya Justin Timberlake!

 

Thanks Ms. Ella Reyes, Sr. Product Manager for Coty Fragrances, for inviting me to this event!  Thanks to the lovely people of LuxAsia for being such a great host!

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

Stay Free!!!