Sunday, May 9, 2010

EYEKO Line and Shine swatches & review

I finally got around to unsealing my Eyeko line n Shine pencils. They are chubby, 2 sided eye pencils. I got them in Pop star,Rock star, and Super Star.

The pencils are bigger than I expected, about 5 1/2 inches tall.
The application is surprisingly smooth, and they are well pigmented.
I'm not sure why I expected them to scratch and pull on my lids, but they don't so I'm very happy hehe.

Pop star:
Electric blue- Matte Blue
Teal-Teal( Greenish Blue with shimmer)

Rock Star:
Black Glitter-Black with silver glitter
Silver- Silver metallic shimmer

Super Star:
Electric Purple - Bright purple with a light luster
Plum- Soft purple with some reddish hues

Its not meant for thin eyeliner lines, but great for a quick smokey eye.
Below are swatches of how it would look smudged.




they are sold at www.Eyeko.com for $6
they used to offer free world wide shipping, but they changed it for international.
I think they still offer it if your in the UK
you can also get a discount if you sign up as an ambassador but there's a minimum to how much you purchase.
If you do decide to purchase there you can use the code E286, i think you get a free gift or something to that effect :)

Saturday, May 8, 2010

Etude House BB Magic Balm Review

This BB Cream comes in a jar instead of a pump or tube like they usually do.
It also comes with a mini foundation brush (^_^) its really soft, you should use a bigger brush for faster application.





It is packaged in a shiny iridescent box.
Writing on the box:
"Skin protection from environmental and UV damage, BB Magic Balm promotes natural looking coverage that nourishes, soothes and corrects skin tone. Includes brush for clean and convenient application that delivers pore safe oil control and porcelain smooth complexion."

description from Etude House Global site:
Formulated for Sensitive Skin
Sparkling Clear Complexion
Skin Clarifying Formula

Active Ingredients:
Chamomile Extract, Aloe Vera Gel, Centella Asiatica, Grape seed oil.

SPF 30/PA+++ ( very important to me since I live in a sunny location)

Here are the swatches on the back of my hand: Before, Application, and After I spread it out
Smiley face and Heart are for reference




Coverage is sheer - medium, good for layering it doesn't feel cakey.
I assumed it would be waxy, but it is nice and creamy.
It only comes in one shade which is pretty light, but you can always layer powder on top for more
coverage or to darken it a bit.
I do recommend layering it to make it last longer.
There is a compact from the same line ( BB Magic Pact ) and that comes in 2 shades

As for the Skin clarifying formula I will have to continue using it to reap those benefits.
So hopefully it delivers.
<3

currently: watching netflix on wii

Friday, May 7, 2010

Etude House Color Me Nude Lip Concealer Review & Swatch

I have been looking for a good lip primer / concealer to create the perfect canvas for my lips. I stayed at the beached too long one summer and my lips never fully recovered. I've tried E.L.F. Studio Lip Primer & M.A.C. Liperase (will review later)
but I was really curious about etude house color me nude lip concealer.

What it is:
Lip Concealer & Primer
(stick)

What it supposed to do:
Conceal redness & blemishes, smooths lips, makes lipstick or lip gloss last longer.

Fromulated with silicone powder, vitamin E derivative, and Mango Butter
moist adhesive layer, lip lubrication & nourishment

Complete description from stude global site:
Click Here

So I was very excited to try it, since I have been favoring nude or light lip colors recently.
Here are the photos, I took 2 sets one with flash and one in the sun.






I like that it feels light and does pretty much what it's supposed to.
It comes out matte and also doesn't mix with the lip color which is good.
The stick for is very convenient for fast application.
Make sure you follow the directions and apply to the middle and spread out.

I just wish that it came with more shades for varied skin tones.
The price is pretty good and also varies on where you buy it, you have to take in shipping & such.

It makes the nude lip much easier <3 br="">
Note: I am waiting on a huge NYX haul from their bundle of joy sale so Yay!
there will be lots of swatches and reviews on that one
~Bai Bai

Thursday, May 6, 2010

NYX Bundle of Joy Haul

My NYX Bundle of Joy package came in yesterday yay~
It seems I got more than I intended lol ~sigh~ sales always get me.
I got 6 bundles, I cant wait to try them!
What I Got:
Ultimate Pearl eyeshadow bundle
Round Lipstick + Jumbo Lip Pencil + Jumbo Eye Pencil mixed bundle
Round Lipstick bundle
NYX lips bundle
Glitter Pencil Bundle
Eyelash bundle






I'll have fun playing with these ^_^
I also have a bunch of chrome shadow pigment and glitter on the go from a previous sale, those will be swatched soon!
~bai bai for now

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