Following the review of the Pat McGrath Bronze Seduction Palette which has just been restocked, here is another post for a stunning eyeshadow palette that I acquired recently – the Charlotte Tilbury Supersonic Girl Eyeshadow Palette Holiday 2018 (Limited edition). Her beauty line is becoming a cult beauty brand lately with many of her limited edition products literally sold out within days. I have missed some products in the past as I was indecisive and being too late and I am still regretting it! So this time around I made sure I was quick enough to get hold of this stunning palette. I know that it is already sold out in many countries, luckily there are still stocks available in Australia!
The actual palette is even more gorgeous than I had anticipated. The color combination with the shimmer and the right amount of sparkle is totally captivating. This palette is on the ‘shiny side’, as all 4 eyeshadows are either shimmery or glittery. The color payoff of this palette is medium with visible shimmer or specks of glitters. All colors apply smoothly and blend beautifully. As with most glittery shades, you might experience a little fall out if you apply it heavily with a brush. As for me, I prefer the dabbing method for the sparkly colors just on to the center of the lid to avoid the fallout. Overall, the Supersonic Girl makes such a versatile eyeshadow palette that is beautiful yet wearable for every day. Both the colors and finishes fit perfectly with the current eye makeup trend – they are elegant and fun to wear!
Color Description (clockwise)
- Shimmer champagne pink
- Shimmer copper with fine silver glitter
- Sparkly gold bronze color with larger specks of glitter
- Shimmer brick red brown
Swatch
Labels: Charlotte Tilbury • EYESHADOW
It is the time of the year that Tom Ford has released another set of new boys and girls lip colors! This time around I have controlled myself and only acquired only one shade – the highly sought-after color Chadwick! It is one of those IT colors of the moment and you just know instantly that it will be a best-seller. There is so much hype about this color so I was really happy that I got hold of it as it is nearly sold out everywhere. I can see that this color still has limited stock available here in the US, and I bought mine here in Australia.
If you have seen my lipstick posts over the past year, you would know I’m going through this crazy brick red lip color phase which I am still obsessed with. Chadwick is exactly what I anticipated – it is a beautiful medium rose brown color. Depending on how intense you want to wear it – as a sheer layer would make it a lovely MLBB with a hint of rosy brown tone, but an opaque layer would add more reddish brown tone to it. Pictures paint a thousand words below. Overall it is a beautiful neutral and fashion color that suits all complexions. If you see one available go grab it!
FOTD wearing Suqqu Nude Wear Liquid Foundation (reviewed here), Pat McGrath Mothership V Bronze Seduction Eye Palette (reviewed here) and Tom Ford Boys and Girls Chadwick
Labels: LIPSTICK • Tom Ford
Since I have been a big fan of Pat McGrath lipsticks (see my review here and more reviews to come!), I was itching to try out her eyeshadows as I knew the quality would also blow me away. Her previous releases didn’t interest me as much until the latest Pat McGrath Mothership V Bronze Seduction Palette was out. The variations of the warm and bronzy shades just instantly captured my heart and I ordered it straight away. If you are outside of the US, you can only buy the palette on her website and they have recently halved the international shipping fee (which is a bonus for me because I hate to pay for shipping and I would only do it for Pat McGrath lol)! Otherwise, you can also find her collection on Sephora US. This palette is extremely high in demand so it sells out as soon as they restock it.
The Mothership V Bronze Seduction palette did not fail to impress me – I literally stared at it for days before I broke into it. The palette has 10 richly-pigmented eyeshadows with a mixture of matte, shimmer and sparkly finishes that are absolutely gorgeous and also wear beautifully on the eyes for all skin tones. The color combination is modern, glam yet wearable in warm neutrals and they will instantly elevate your day and night neutral eye makeup to a different level. Pat McGrath is best known for her sparkly and glittery shades and to me, this is what sets her palette apart from the others.
All shades have intense color pay off with creamy and soft texture and there is no fall out from the glittery shades when applied (I normally just pat them on with my fingers).
under natural lighting
closer look with indoor lighting
All shades are swatched with 1 stroke.
Upper Row (from left to right): Skinshow Divine Glow (shimmer); Gilty Pleasure (matte); Entrapment (metallic); Rose Gold 005 (glitter); VR Fire Opal (glitter)
Bottom Row: Astral Luna Gold (matte); Blitz Flame (shimmer); Bronze Blaze (matte); Disobedient (shimmer); Xtreme Aubergine (glitter)
Verdict: Must have eye shadow palette of the year!
Labels: EYE SHADOW • PAT MCGRATH
My most recent foundation purchase is the Dior Backstage Face and Body Foundation from their newest backstage line (bought mine here with worldwide shipping). The whole line has an awesome range of colors so surely there will be a perfect color match for you.
The foundation is housed in a round and chubby plastic bottle that is rather cute. The formula is lovely. Most of you would have used the face and body foundation from MAC or Makeup Forever – their formula is very lightweight and watery which is great for oily skin but not so lasting. The Dior formula is milky (which means it has silicone) yet ultra-lightweight which works well for my normal to dry skin. It blends onto the skin seamlessly just with your fingers and leaves a natural second-skin like glow.
One thing worth mentioning is that it feels very comfortable on the skin (almost like applying a skincare lotion) and you actually don’t even feel like you are wearing makeup with this foundation. It’s breathable and makes your skin feel supple and soft. The coverage is about sheer-to-medium – better than the MAC and MUFE and provides better coverage than tinted or bb cream. The finish is very natural and it doesn’t matter how many layers you apply, it always gives you a healthy ‘no makeup’ look with a soft matte finish. You will need concealer to cover the spots and dark circles.
Coverage rating
Even out complexion 4.5/5
Pores – 4.5/5
Pigments/Heavy Acne Marks 3/5
Lasting power is also pretty good. I recently added the Urban Decay Setting Spray (which I can no longer live without) to my routine and it makes a whole world of difference to your makeup. I wore only this foundation with the spray, and the makeup literally lasted a whole day in the extremely hot and humid weather in Singapore during my recent holiday. On a normal day where I spend 8 hours in the office and 1- hour gym session, my makeup still looks quite fresh and glowy over time with no oxidation. If you are after a completely matte look, yes you do need to apply powder or blot the oil throughout the day with this foundation.
Swatch – I bought the shade 1CR Cool Rosy
Overall I like this foundation for its comfort and how natural it looks on the skin while still providing a decent coverage. Dior is a high-end brand and this foundation is actually priced quite reasonably. I think it’s a great entry product for girls of all age groups with different skin types. It’s a basic foundation that actually surpassed my expectations.
Labels: DIOR • foundation
A girl can never have too many lipsticks right? (as well as shoes, bags, etc..). Obviously, I love buying lipsticks. Unlike the past where I tend of buy all different colors from the same range, now I am only obsessed with a few certain shades, and I buy all the variations of them across all the brands.
Today I am sharing some swatches of my favorites shades from the Nars Velvet Matte and Satin Lip Pencils – they are not new but I have recently bought my second Walkyrie and Dolce Vita, so I thought I’d take some pictures of them before I break into them. Both colors are the cult classic from Nars and they have been my long favorites. I also added the Satin Lip color in Golshan because it is also a similar shade!
The lip pencil style lipstick is a brilliant idea as it is very easy to apply as well as for defining the lips – especially if you are on the go. The Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil applies silky smooth and creamy with a slight slip, and dries down to a matte finish without drying the lips. Lasting power is also better than an ordinary lipstick – about 4-5 hours on me.
Nars Dolce Vita is a beautiful muted MLBB shade – it’s a soft neutral rosy pink. One of those colors that you will get hooked on forever. It is fool-proof and goes well with all complexions.
Nars Walkyrie is my all-time top favorite because it is the perfect burnt terracotta red with a brown undertone. It’s slightly darker and warmer than Dolce Vita, which also helps to brighten up the complexion.
The Nars Satin Lip Pencil Golshan is a reddish black cherry color. It has a satin finish when just applied and dries down to a semi-matte finish over time. I personally like to apply the color sheer and blot the sheen off to achieve a stain-like finish as in the FOTD below.
Group swatch:
You can find the Nars lip line in Nordstrom (they are currently doing a gift with purchase for Nars) and they ship to Australia! I also just found out that Nordstrom is doing price match for the Australian customers. They are also available in Neiman Marcus and they are also running some great deals at the moment including a free sample tote and complimentary gift cards.
Labels: LIP PENCIL • LIPSTICK • NARS
My quest for a magic potion that fixes the “morning puffy face” continues. I have mentioned earlier that I found my HG which was the Sisley Double Tenseur Gel (reviewed here) . It is fantastic and I am still loving it but honestly not the price tag, so I branched out to other brands and I found quite a similar product – the Chanel Le Lift V Flash (bought mine here in Australia). Chanel claims that it is a serum that helps to provide immediate anti-fatigue benefits for an instant lifted and smoother look.
The V Flash serum is a lightweight clear gel as well, and it is designed for immediately giving you a little ‘face-lift’ for a better V shape face. To me, this is a hybrid of skincare lotion and makeup primer, as I only use it in the morning as the last step of skincare. It holds makeup well and doesn’t go flakey unlike some other gel products. When I first started using the product, I thought it didn’t perform as well as the Sisley as it didn’t give me the tightening feel. But now I have mastered the trick of using the lotion – to apply it on a completely dry face. Because if the skin is already damp or moist with other products, this gel lotion won’t hold the lift. When applying the lotion, it is best to give a face a little massage in upward lotion and massaging the product in until it is fully absorbed. You will notice that the lower part of your face appears instantly more lifted and slimmer, the appearance of the creases around the nose and mouth is also minimized. Overall your complexion appears visibly refreshed and well-rested.
If you are serious about de-puffing and face lifting, I suggest you use a beauty tool in the morning with the lift lotion. I bought the Ya-Man RF Beaute Tornado Roller and OMG..it is amazing. I have had a fair share of expensive beauty tools such as the 24K Gold Beauty Bar (reviewed here), the ReFa Carat Face Roller and NuFace, and also recently I splurged on the Tripollar Stop, but nothing gives me a wow factor as much as this. I also lent it to my mum and she was also amazed, so I had to get another one for her! If you are interested in hearing the review for the tools, just drop a comment.
Labels: BEAUTY TOOL • CHANEL • LIFTING • SKINCARE
Sharing some accessories that I am loving lately. I would say that my style is towards classic, but I love adding some fun and trendy elements to make the outfit look more modern and younger. This season I am totally sold on the strappy sandal look and the cat eye sunnies. It is still winter in Australia and I couldn’t wait and ordered my first pair of sandals from the new season. They are by Dorateymur which is a very popular IT shoe designer brand from Korea. The style is so chic and the chunky heels make the pair easier to wear. I bought them in my normal size and they feel a bit tight when my feet get swollen in the heat. So I would suggest you go at least half a size up for this style if you plan to wear them in the summer.
Tee – Gucci (bought here)
Jeans – Agolde (bought here)
Shoes – Dorateymur (bought here)
Sunglasses – Bvlgari Serpenti
Bag- Hermes Birkin 25
My second obsession is the narrow cat eye sunglasses. I recently just got my second pair and this particular model from Le Specs The Last Lolita tends to sell out everywhere. I have been wearing the over-sized sunnies for many years, so it does take some courage to transition to the narrow eye look. The same transition experience you would have from ditching your skinny jeans to mommy jeans. Once you find the right pair, they add a totally different vibe to the outfit and gives you a more up-to-date look.
Sunglasses – Le Specs ( bought here)
Sweater – Acne Studios (currently on sale here, also available here)
My other pair Pared Eyewear Petit Amour is from an Australian label which I absolutely adore and they go well with every outfit. It still has the slim look with a more rectangle cat eye shape, so between the two pairs, I would say the Petit Armour is easier and more flattering to wear on most face shapes.
Sunglasses – Pared Eyewear (bought here)
Top – Topshop (bought here and it is super affordable!)
Sandals – Hermes (similar here for under$100)
Labels: ACNE STUDIOS • DORATEYMUR • Fashion • GUCCI • HERMES • OOTD
I have been asked by a lot of girls what is my favorite eye cream many times, so I thought I’d share a quick review on my HG of the HG eye cream – the La Prairie Essence of Skin Caviar Eye Complex (bought here in Australia). I have been using it on and off for more than 10 years. I have switched to other premium brands in between, albeit I liked many of them, the La Prairie holds a special place in my heart as it just works as a perfect gentle but anti-aging intensive eye serum for all purposes. I guess it must be doing a good job as I haven’t noticed any fine lines around my eyes for my sad old age!
The Eye Complex comes in a blue glass bottle with a dripper to dispense the product. For the price, I think it’s reasonably priced compared to the other products from the same brand. A 0.5oz bottle would last more than 6 months for me. Basically, it is an instant firming eye serum that acts like an eye lift with La Prairie’s signature caviar extracts. The texture is like a gel-serum that is instantly absorbed into the skin. It feels weightless, non-sticky and very hydrating on the skin and no flaking afterward. Just apply 1-2 drops and give a gentle massage around the eyes (tapping and pushing the pressure points around the eyes) – you will notice the eyes appear instantly more awakened and looking less tired. One of the reasons I have been loyal to this product is because it has such a lovely formula that it feels very gentle for my sensitive eyes and also it never causes any milia (whiteheads) and irritation to my skin which happens quite often to me with the eyecare products from other brands.
Labels: EYECREAM • La Praire
