Drugstore Haul

It's that time of the year again! All the drugstore brands are coming out with new products for the coming season and it's time to go out and try some new stuff :)

Unfortunately here in Canada the products come out much later than in the US, so I don't have as much to share with you today.

Nonetheless, still exciting! Let's begin!

Maybelline Color Tattoo by Eyestudio in Gold Rush and Tough as Taupe

I  know that these products were out for awhile now and everyone is crazy about them! They are a really good alternative to the MAC Paint Pots (which I have but I find that they crease on my oily lids). Tough as Taupe is a matt finish cream eyeshadow, great for everyday makeup look. You can use them as a base or just as it is. I'm thinking to go back for more colours........ 

Cover Girl Lip Perfection Jumbo Gloss Balm in 250

Revlon ColorStay Ultimate Suede in 040 Flashing Lights

Maybelline Color Whisper Lipsticks in 100 and 30 

Swatch FLTR: Cover Girl, Maybelline (2), Revlon

The colours aren't exactly opaque on your lips if you have pigmented lips like I do. They feel nice and light so if you are one of those people who doesn't like the feeling of lip products, these are pretty good. Though I wouldn't repurchase any of them just because they are not THAT fantastic.

Wet n Wild Color Icon Eyeshadows in 382B and 332

Like all of the Colour Icon series, these are just as pigmented and easy to use. They are so affordable and great quality. If you love colours and on a budget, do try the wet n wild eyeshadows because you'll be surprised how well they compare to some high end brands.

That's it for my drugstore haul. 

Please come back for more reviews and tutorials coming up sometime this week! Thank you :)

Japanese Cosmetic Makeup Haul

I'm here today to share some products that I have purchased recently from Japan! I didn't have much time to shop so here are some of the products that I decided to try :)

Canmake Creme to Powder Foundation

Medium coverage and lovely packaging! Reminded me of those days when I used to be crazy about Sailor Moon! :)

Canmake Powder Blush

Affordable and great quality! Super pigmented so a little goes a long way.

Kiss Eyebrow Gel and Blush

Actually these 2 products came in a bigger set with a mascara remover with wand, black mascara, and also a lipstick. I like their lip products! If you have a chance to try you should :)

Love Liner Liquid in Brown

Very smooth application. It came in a set with a mascara but the mascara is really lousy... 

Under Eye Highligther

Not too bad, but I think an eyeshadow will do the trick just as well.

Dolly Wink Black Liquid Liner

The infamous Dolly Wink! This is the first time I tried it and I'm really liking it so far. I find that the Love Liner and this is really similar so I'm sure there are other dupes out there if this is too expensive..

That's it for my short haul! If you want a detail review of any of the products, please leave a comment and I'll get back to you.

I'll be back soon with a drugstore haul and makeup tutorials.. Stay tune! :)

YSL Pure Chromatics 4 Wet & Dry Eyeshadows Quad Review

Hi all! I hope you had a great holiday :)

Today I'm going to review the first and ever YSL Quad that I decided to try.. which somehow was a bad choice made!!! If you are thinking about splurging, maybe try something else from the line. I heard that their lipsticks and mascaras are pretty good.

YSL Pure Chromatics Wet & Dry Eyeshadows Quad in No.4

Like all YSL products, this has a very luxurious packaging and feels really nice. Though it doesn't come with a dust bag like Dior.

Rubber & Sponge wand

So according to the instruction at the back of the box, use the rubber wand when applying the eyeshadows wet, sponge when dry.

With Flash

Without Flash

The result was VERY disappointing, considering that this thing cost more than 80 dollars! The payoff is weak and the swatch above is after many times of layering.

I wanted to like this as it is my first YSL product, but I'm so disappointed that I might not go back for any of their eyeshadows anymore..

Let me know if you have a different quad and the payoff is better, I'd like to know how you worked with it.

Happy Holiday!

Hi all!

Before I begin with my post today I would like to share my condolences to all the families that were affected by the horrible shooting in CT and everyone else in the world who are suffering from war, sickness, and death.

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I've gathered some of my favourite products here and there for this post. I will do another one featuring only drugstore favourites!

Here are some favourites that I've gathered from this year. Most are fairly new as I purchased most of the products from their Xmas collection and Sephora sales.

Tarte Baby It's Bold Outside Collection

I might've mentioned this before, but I still don't think that people are giving this set enough love! It has everything you need to create a beautiful look for all the holiday parties that you'll be attending. 24 lovely eyeshadows, 8 lip glosses, a setting powder, mascara, and blush.. all these wonderful things to choose from. This set also comes with a blush brush which I'm currently using it separately. It's actually very soft too!

Lip gloss swatches

If you're a fan of minty lip glosses, you'll love these!

Laura Mercier Artist's Palette for Eyes

I got this very recently when I received the $20 off $50 voucher from Sephora. Initially I wasn't going to get it because I am very sure I already have similar colours. LUCKILY, I caved and got it. The eyeshadows are SOOO buttery and SOOO easy to blend. I've had many high end eyeshadows and I've not had any that could blend out so quickly and easily.

This has made my life easier in the morning when I'm getting ready for work!

Givenchy Healthy Glow Powder in 3 Ambre

Lovely product that perks up the dull skin from dry winter air. Need I say more? 

Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Matt Bronzing Powder

Smells exactly like chocolate and applies evenly for contouring or bronzing! I can't stop sniffing it!!

Stila Convertible Colour in Peony

These 2 products are actually taken out from a Sephora Favourites set that's why they are not full size. Nonetheless, they are still the same great product that you'll get no matter the size!

This is my first ever Stile convertible and I am enjoying it a lot! Though I'm using this more on my lips cause it gives the perfect nude without washing me out.

Boxum Time to Shine Lip Gloss Set

Top: High Beam

Bottom: Buxom Glosses

Benefit High Beam

The Buxom lip glosses kept running out of stock in Sephora! I'm glad that I got my hands on some just in time. If you don't mind waiting, you can always order online :) They are much more pigmented than the ones that came in the Tarte set, but for a higher price of course. I love them and they also claim to enhance the size of your lips. Not sure about that end, but I really love how it feels on the lips!

Benefit High Beam, a favourite of a lot of beauty enthusiast out there. Gives your face a glow without making it look like a disco ball.

Before I leave, here are some LOTD when I went out for a family holiday party! 

Thank you Suzanne for the wonderful food! :)

Have a wonderful holiday and remember to tell your loved ones that you love them!!

Bay Bloor Gala

I was invited by the lovely Viviana from LVMH to the Bay Bloor Gala and had a great time looking around and eating tasty food!

It's a $10 fee to participate in this event, where $2 will go to the Canadian Women's Foundation Girl's Fund and the rest of the $8 can be used towards a part of cosmetic or fragrance purchase. Beauty with a good cause :)

The event consist of many things..

We grabbed ourselves some food and drinks before the "tour"!

Marshmellow and strawberry fondue over at the Chanel counter.. YUMMY!

Grey and Pink (Givenchy inspired) fondue

We then head over to Nespresso's bar near Dior and enjoyed some freshly brewed coffee. They were really helpful and sweet.

Nespresso Capsules

Yoshi having a cup of Espresso

Freebies!!!

Not to mention.. with the $10 you get all these wonderful freebies!!! Love Givenchy products and can NEVER have enough! 

Since I was in The Bay, and they are currently having some wonderful sales on their jewellery.. I had to get my hand on some!

Material Girl Necklace and Earring

They were 40% off and definitely cheaper than F21! Great deal!!

Before you go, head to Sparkled Beauty and check out her list if you are in town for some awesome Black Friday deals!

Happy Thanksgiving to my fellow American readers! Have lots of turkey! :)

Will be back this weekend!

Hi lovelies!

Sorry about the long pause between the posts. I have been quite busy and tired in the evening when I get home from work so I haven't have a lot of time to prepare for blog posts.

Not to mentioned, the cold weather makes me feel like lounging on the couch all day everyday! haha!

I've hauled a bit over the past few weeks and I'll be back this weekend to share some of my favourites :)


Thank you for the ongoing support!

Giveaway Winner Announced!

Hope everyone had a great week!

Unfortunately here in the east coast it has been raining all week long due to Hurricane Sandy. I hope everyone who is affected by it is doing okay..

I have announced the winner for my giveaway on Twitter earlier this week and will be mailing it out today! Congratulations Ginni! :)

Thank you for the continuous support and please always come back for more updates!