The package which I received consists of Hourglass Calligraphy Liquid Eye Liner in Ebony and Hourglass Film Noir Full Spectrum Mascara as well as samples of Hourglass Illusion Tinted Moisturizer as well as Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer.
Hourglass Calligraphy Liquid Eye Liner in Ebony
What it is:
A waterproof felt-tip precision eye liner.
Retail Price:
SGD $47
Available at:
Sephora, True Colors
Shades available:
Indigo, Ebony and Cognac
Product Claims:
♥ Waterproof
♥ Longwearing forumla quickly dries to prevent smearing and transfer
♥ Defines and contours without drag, pull, or skip
♥ Infused with antioxidant-rich rosemary, perilla, chamomile and aloe extracts to soothe and moisturize the eyes.
♥ Added pearl protein provides anti-inflammatory and skin regenerating properties
My thoughts:
At first, I wasn't too excited in trying out the liquid eyeliner because I have tried so many liquid eyeliner from different brands which failed me because - they are just so hard to work with.
Maybelline Impact Express Smooth Felt Liner vs Hourglass Calligraphy Liquid Eye Liner
P.S: Notice the scar on the back of my palm? It just won't go away.
Has anyone tried Hiruscar? If yes, did it work for you?
Even when I found one that has a marker tip from Maybelline which is easier to work with, it doesn't allow me to draw a thin line, neither it is black enough and the worst part? It smudges right after you finish drawing the line. You might go like, "Honestly? Seriously? For real? You're kidding me right?" Well, absolutely no. If you were to check out the eyeliner swatch above, it took me a few strokes with the Maybelline eye liner to get that color and still, it wasn't jet black as you can see. Furthermore, the first line is the thinnest that I could go. And guess what? It took me only one stroke to achieve that jet black line with Hourglass eye liner and I could go as thin as the first line. Writing alphabets with an eye liner isn't exactly the easiest thing to do, in fact I had a hard time and that probably explains the ugly handwriting. You know I really feel that the Hourglass eye liner reminds me so much of my Chinese Calligraphy brush (in case you don't know, I used to practise Chinese Calligraphy when I was younger).
Thank goodness I found Hourglass Calligraphy Eye Liner, you just made me regain faith and fall in love with liquid eye liners again. Holy grail worthy? Definitely!
Hourglass Film Noir Full Spectrum Mascara
What it is:
A full spectrum mascara delivering high-impact results by volumizing, lengthening, separating and conditioning lashes.
Retail Price:
SGD $41
Available at:
True Colors
Shades available:
Onyx
Product Claims:
♥ Pro-Vitamin B5 hydrates and conditions lashes to keep them supple and healthy-looking
♥ Added polymers help formula adhere to lashes and resist smudging and fading
♥ Triple-cut, hourglass-shaped brush evenly distributes product across lashes to create volume while lifting and lengthening
♥ No sulfates, no phthalates, and no synthetic dyes
My thoughts:
For mascaras, I often opt for those that can give me longer lashes. Not that I don't want more volume, but I realised that mascaras that gives volume often end up being clumpy and I didn't like it. However, Hourglass Film Noir Full Spectrum Mascara is one that lengthens my lashes and at the same time, gives my lashes a bit of volume without it being clumpy. Its definitely an everyday mascara, subtle enough for the day/work.
It can be removed using just water, however I would recommend using an eye makeup remover to protect your eyelashes.
Tips:
- Don't wait for each coat of mascara to dry before applying the next because it would end up clumping.
- Brush through from the bottom of your lashes to the top after applying the last coat of mascara to remove any clumps with your mascara comb.
- If all fails or there is still clumping, try using a clean mascara brush to comb through to remove any clumps.
Here are the pictures of me wearing Hourglass Film Noir Full Spectrum Mascara. I know the quality ain't exactly the best, however it was the best that I could go.
I hope you liked this review. Thanks for reading.
XOXO,
Patricia
Available in Tony Moly Stores at $49.90
Tony Moly Party Lover Silky Smooth Primer swatch
I like the fact that the primer is transparent, as some make up primer or base which are beige in color tends to be too light or pinkish for me and it looks very unnatural by the time I finish off with liquid foundation and loose powder.
And I was sharing with you girlies earlier that I was amazed by what this primer could do. So what is it that this primer could do? Upon application, it makes my face really smooth and it makes any application of products be it BB Cream or liquid foundation glide on so well! It really lives up to its name - Silky Smooth Primer! It is also slightly moisturizing as well and gives my face a bit of the dewy look which I like!
Besides, it made my makeup stay on for the entire day till early evening, even though it was a really hot day and I was out since early in the morning. It would really good for work/school since you girlies will be out for almost entire day and great for clubbing as well since all those moves/dancing is likely to make you perspire and you need not worry about your makeup melting away.
I love BB Creams. I have 4 of them, with Tony Moly Crystal BB Cream being the 5th one as well as my latest addition to my collection.
We all know that some BB Creams are so thick that it looks very unnatural after applying it. And I dread that, because I am not a
geisha!
Tony Moly Crystal BB Cream swatch
In fact, it is kind of between 2 of my BB Creams with one being very moisturizing and the other having a good coverage. So now I guess, I wouldn't have to mix those 2 BB Creams together anymore because I found my new HG BB Cream which is none other than Tony Moly Crystal BB Cream!
Just to re-highlight what a make up primer could do for you girlies.
Judging from the photo, you could see that the part where I applied primer is much smoother and has a more consistent finish compared to the part without primer.
So, make sure that you girlies apply make up primer so ensure a smoother finish as well as to ensure that your make up stays on longer!
Different ways to wear BB Cream:
1) You could just apply BB Cream after your 3-step skincare (cleanse, tone, moisturize).
2) Apply BB Cream as a primer before liquid foundation and loose powder
3) Apply BB Cream and finish off with loose/pressed powder
There is no best way to wear it. You just have to try and experiment which is the best for you. For me, its the 3rd. I normally apply BB Cream and dab a little of pressed powder to set it.
Before I end this post, here is a face swatch of me wearing Tony Moly Party Lover Silky Smooth Primer Crystal BB Cream as well as a FOTD (it was scotching hot when I took this picture!).
Products used:
1) Tony Moly Party Lover Silky Smooth Primer
2) Tony Moly Crystal BB Cream
3) Kate High Coverage Pressed Powder UV
4) Oriental Princess Popping Cheek Blush Puff in Peachy Red
5) Revlon Color Burst Lipstick in Peach
6) NYX Round Lipgloss in Sorbet
I hope you girlies liked this post! Do leave a comment if you have any questions and I will respond to you shortly.
Love,
Patricia
Guess what? When I was about to apply it today, I realised that it was more fluid-like instead. Somehow it reminded me of the La Roche-Posay sunscreen I used after my laser surgery. In case you are wondering, I did not test the texture of the liquid foundation on the back my hand. But I did tested the milky one. I liked the texture of the milky one. However, when the beauty advisor applied both on my neck, I liked the liquid one because the milky one felt sticky. And she said that the milky one provides a thicker coverage (which I am not looking at).
While applying the foundation, I was shocked at how yellowish it was (refer to the picture above), which I am so not used to, because Lancome foundation has a pink undertone unlike Fancl's which has a yellow undertone.
Nevertheless, it looked more natural and well-blended compared to Lancome Teint Idole Ultra after I set it with Lancome Mat Finish
What I liked about Fancl liquid foundation is that that it feels very light on my skin. I feel as though as I am not wearing any makeup and yet it provides light-to-medium coverage. Plus, it doesnt cake/melt at all after I perspire! I say.. Fancl Liquid Foundation is my Holy Grail Foundation! In fact, the fact that I am so impressed with this product makes me so tempted to get more products from there. There they are, my wishlist/to-buy list:
1) FANCL Cover Face Powder
Should I? Should I? But I have yet to finish my Lancome Mat Finish.
2) FANCL Skin Care Base Liquid
3) FANCL Eyelash Curler (Small)
I think this is a good alternative to Shu Uemura mini curler since it ain't available in Singapore.
I had readers requesting for reviews of the Fancl liquid foundation. So I am gonna show you how it looks like on me.
FOTD (Products used):
1) Fancl Liquid Foundation
2) Lancome Mat Finish
3) Lancome Blush Subtil
4) NYX Round Lipstick in Tea Rose (yet another favourite of mine!)
No concealer used because there isn't a need to while using Fancl liquid foundation.
My colleague dropped me off at Choa Chu Kang today after work. It was still early hence I thought I would shop around because I havent been shopping much lately due to my full-time job which takes up so much of my time. First stop was SASA. Went to check out the make up but nothing caught my eye. Second stop was Watsons. BAD MOVE I say. Because I blew $50+ on these. Yeah I know you would say, "What? Makeup again?" How can you resist them? Especially the pretty packaging!
Nevertheless, I am very happy still because I found Majolica Majorca Powder Blush in RD255 which is said to be a close dupe of NARS Orgasm! I had searched high and low for this product but the SA told me that it was discontinued. I even resorted to emailing their head office Shiseido and they replied me saying that its discontinued. And I was so so so sad. But to my delight, I found it! YAYS! I was uncertain when I found it. I was like, "Was it 255 or 225 that I am looking for?" Haha. Grabbed Jeweling eyes in PK785 too, the colors are so pretty! When I was about to go, I saw Ardell lashes and I was reminded that I need to order the Ardell lash growth accelerator either from DS or ask Pris to get it for me. To my amazement, they had it there too. I was like, "Patricia, just get it!" Who cares about it being cheaper buying online than offline. Yours truly doesn't like to wait for shipping! Grabbed that as well. I got myself the Watsons card too. I should have gotten it way earlier since I get my skincare and some makeup items there frequently.
Meeting my 6 lovelies for dinner tmr. Because work is really draining me out. Not that I have a lot to do, but my job is like either I am very busy that I have to work overtime or that I really have nothing much to do.
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Check out those long lashes on the middle of her left eye and sides of the right eye.
I love the way I did her eyes.
Products used:
1) Dior palette
2) Beautify Transplanting Gel and Natural Fibre
3) Maybelline's Pink Please Lipstick (my all-time favourite)!
4) NYX Round Lipgloss in Whipped (A nude color which I apply on top of lipstick everytime)
Pardon me for my messy and stray hair for I just came out from a bath.
Close up.
Those eyebags. ): How to get rid of them?
And finally. Face of the day (FOTD).
Arghs. The lighting makes the color of my upper lip looks different from the rest of my face. ):
Products used:
1) Lancome Teint Idole Ultra
2) Lancome Mat Finish
3) Too Faced Shadow Insurance
4) Coastal Scents 72 Palette
Highlight #1 Entire Lid #2 Crease #3 (as shown in the picture below)
5) Beautify Transplating Gel and Natural Fibre (One coat)
6) Lancome Blush Subtil
7) Palgantong powder (For highlight)
8) NYX Round Lipstick in Indian Pink
9) NYX Round Lipgloss in Peach
So that's all for today. Stay tuned for my first video tutorial on how to clean your makeup brushes!
Till then!
