Late June and Early July Cumulative Haul from Watsons, Sasa, Daiso, Korea and Hong Kong
As all of you know, Daiso is one of my favourite store. I swear I have never walked out of it without at least getting an item. At times, I would tell myself to go in and pick up whatever I need and go. But you know what? That never happens because I would find myself browsing around looking at the different and interesting merchandise that they carry. During other times, I would walk in just to browse at the items. Daiso is amazing because the merchandise always seems to be calling out to me. Haha. I know you are probably gonna say, "Hey, that's just an excuse to buy things." But you know you can always satisfy your urge for impulse purchases without breaking a big hole in your pocket at Daiso. Omg, I think I totally sound as though as I am advertising for Daiso. But trust me, I ain't.
Anyway, here are a couple of items that I got. Only 3 items though.
Daiso Haul
I got the artificial nails so that I could practice nail art and at the same time use them for special functions, especially when I don't have time for a manicure. Did I mention how fuss-free artificial/fake nails are? Plus, removing them is a breeze. You just have to soak them in warm water if you're using nail tapes or acetone if you used nail glue as the adhesive previously.
As all of you know how crazy I am over facial masks recently, I immediately grabbed a pack of compressed facial masks. I read somewhere that you could pour a bit of your lotion onto the compressed facial mask and use it as a facial mask. I bought it to try since its only 2 bucks. Kose has something like that but its priced much higher.
And the last item that I got is a cosmetic syringe. I'm not gonna tell you why I got this for now but I'm gonna do up a post to explain its uses, so do check back to find out!
Watsons Haul
Do you girls realised that different Watsons carries different merchandise? For instance, only certain Watsons has Canmake and even so, some of them don't carry Cheek & Cheek or at times, they don't have the tester. That probably explains why I only got the Canmake Cheek & Cheek only now.
I knew that I had to get it when I first saw it on Chantana's blog. They were so pretty! A lot of beauty bloggers compare Canmake Cheek & Cheek's packaging to Jill Stuart Mix Blush Compact. I was so tempted to get Jill Stuart Mix Blush Compact back when I was in Macau but I didn't cave in though because I bought Jill Stuart Secret Tease Collection which already came with Blush Blossom in Sensual Dahlia.
After swatching all of them, I finally made up my mind to get Canmake Cheek & Cheek in 01 Candy Flower because it matches my skintone well. It is also the most shimmery of all when swatched. 02 Rose Tiara and 03 Gerbera Kiss looked kinda chalky on my tanned skin. I think that I would probably putting 04 Love Blossom on my shopping list for my next trip to Watsons because the colors are also so pretty! In fact, the color of the blush kinda reminds me of my Jill Stuart Blush Blossom in Sensual Dahlia.
Canmake Cheek & Cheek in 01 Candy Flower
Have you all tried or swatched Canmake Cheek & Cheek? Which is your favourite? Do share with me!
I hope you girls like this post! Thanks for reading.
Love,
Patricia
For the lips, he applied Kate Rouge EX and Kate Liquid Rouge N. He also applied powder along the model's lower lip line to define it and highlight her cupid's bow with the lighter shade of Kate Eye Shadow DB.
Products used:
2) Kate Designing Eyebrow
3) Kate Eye Shadow DB (Dual-Blend)
4) Kate Super Sharp Liner
5) Kate Volume Mascara FR
6) Kate Full Coverage Pressed Powder UV
7) Kate Cheek Color S
8) Kate Rouge Ex Kate
9) Liquid Rouge N
I am really liking my thick eyebrows which I drew that day and Mr Hirai helped me with it.
2) Kate Cheek Color S (lighter color for highlighting)
3) Kate Lasting High Coverage Powder Foundation (for touch-up)
4) Kate Eyeshadow DB (Mix 4a and 4b for entire lid, 4b for lining the eyes and 4a for highlighting brow bone)
Other products used (not captured on my camera):
1) Kate Quick Eyeliner S in BR-1
2) Kate My Color Pencil N in BR-1 (for waterline)
3) Kate Volume Mascara FR
4) Kate Rouge EX Kate Lip Gloss S
Check out how long my lashes are! And, I didn't even use a curler!
Some close-up shots of my eye of the day (EOTD).
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My Beauty Diary Hello Kitty Strawberry Milk Mask and Honey Strawberry Mask
Look at how cute the packaging of each individual mask is!
These masks were on the top of my shopping list for B because they were recently launched and are only available in Japan and Taiwan. I used to be an avid Hello Kitty lover back when I was younger. Am not so into it as I grew older but somehow after my Hong Kong trip, my love for Hello Kitty sorta came back.
I haven't tried the Honey Strawberry Mask because I haven't opened it yet. However, I have tried the Strawberry Milk Mask. I only opened this pack of mask to include it in SweetestSins 1st Giveaway package of H&M Hello Kitty eyeshadow palette for the winners, Jiayi and Diana. Count yourself lucky girls because it ain't available in Singapore!
My first impression of the Strawberry Milk Mask was that it kinda reminds me of Meiji Strawberry Milk, except that the smell ain't that strong. Like other My Beauty Diary masks, it makes your skin smoother after using it. I find that the Strawberry Milk Mask is good for whitening and brightening as I could see that my face looked brighter after using it. Plus, the cute packaging makes me smile, so tell me what's not to like about it? (:
Shiseido Integrate Mineral Loose Powder in #1
I have long wanted to get Integrate Mineral Loose Powder but I couldn't find it in any Bonjour or Sasa during my trip to Hong Kong. Its one of the highly-raved products in Nu Ren Wo Zui Da. Plus, I haven't tried any other mineral foundation before apart from Everyday Minerals which disappointed me.
B actually bought the wrong shade for me. I wanted #2 but she got me #1 instead. But you know what? #1 suits me perfectly. Can't imagine how it will look if she really got me #2.
I tried to buff Integrate Mineral Loose Powder onto my face with a kabuki brush and I was amazed at how flawless and smooth it looked and felt. There are slight light reflecting particles in the powder which gives your face a glowly feel. I haven't tried wearing the foundation out so I can't say much about its staying power. I will give a more comprehensive review once I have tried it out for a longer period of time.
Watsons Haul
Remember my previous post which I mentioned that I was unable to get anything from Watsons? Well, I went into Watsons a few days ago while waiting for my Mom to get off work and guess what I came out with?
Maybelline Pure Pact Mineral Two-way Cake Foundation
Majolica Majorca Puff de Cheek in Apricot Macaron OR302
Got the former because my Kate UV Pressed Powder has hit pan and I don't want to risk having to run out one day to get a compact or pressed powder. And also because the case is so pretty. I have wanted to get Maybelline Pure Pact Mineral Two-way Cake Foundation long ago because I liked how smooth the texture and how soft the powder felt but the packaging was so ugly back then. Plus, I haven't used a 2-way cake foundation since 2006?! Hence, its time to try it again to see if it still works for me!
And I got the latter because they were having a 25% discount going on. And since I was debating whether a not to get OR302 the other time, I thought I might as well get it since its considered rather cheap compared to PK301 that I paid full retail price for.
Daiso Haul
Aha! Daiso, my favourite store! I can never walk out of Daiso empty-handed no matter what. There's beauty supplies, food, stationery and storage supplies. To sum it up, they have almost everything!
As usual, I walked into Daiso wanting to get just one item, which I forgot upon stepping inside because I was overwhelmed by the merchandise that it carries. I always spend more than 20 minutes inside Daiso looking at their merchandise.
Anyway, I bought Japanese Green tea. Its not bad, considering that its only $2. I have wanted to stock up more initially because they always run out of stock over at Daiso, but I remembered that I still have a few boxes of tea at home. Don't you all just love tea? I love green tea, red tea, earl grey, english breakfast tea and barley tea!
Japanese Green Tea
And the next item that I got is -
Rabbit-shaped Soap Dish
My mom thinks that it looks like a pig instead. ): To prove my point that it doesn't, here is another picture that makes it look more like a rabbit.
Guess why did I get it?
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I got it to store my Lush Honey I washed the kids soap.
Prior to getting the soap dish, I placed them on the plastic wrap that came with it.
And now, its happily sitting on my rabbit-shaped soap dish! It gives me more reason to smile whenever I am bathing because I can spot the rabbit smiling at me while taking the soap bar up.
Okay, this might sound silly but I had no idea how to use a soap bar. It is my first time using a soap bar when I tried using Lush Honey I washed the kids. I was asking my mom if I should wet the bar and lather it or I should wet my skin and rub the soap bar on my skin. Turns out that it should be the latter. Yea, I know I'm ignorant but at least now I know. (:
I'm really liking Lush Honey I washed the kids soap bar. It cleans and moisturizes my skin at the same time. Plus, it smells great! Am so gonna buy a few more to stock up on my next trip there.
I hope you like this post.
Love,
Patricia
I was out earlier this afternoon when I saw them in Watsons Bugis Junction and I was so so so excited!
PK301, PK303 and OR302
Did any of you girls get Puff de Cheek? Or what colors are you planning to get? Do share with me yea?
Love,
Patricia
As all of you know, I am always on the lookout for new makeup collection or brands. However, I haven't really encountered any collection that would make me excited enough that I can't wait for it to be brought in. However, I was proved wrong when I came across Majolica Majorca 2011 Spring Collection - Sugary Trap and Bourjois Paris Ballerine for Spring 2011.
As you can see, I have been trying to add in "mini" columns into my blog so as to make things more organized as well as to make it easier for you all to read. The inspiration behind the name of this column, "what a girl wants, what a girl needs" is all thanks to a fabulous song, which is also an all-time favourite of mine from Christina Aguilera. She looks so hot in the video!
Puff de Cheek
Available in:
♥ PK301 Peach Macaron
♥ OR302 Apricot Macaron
♥ PK303 Strawberry Macaron
♥ #82 Vanilla Macaron.
PK303 and #82 are limited edition.
Check out the swatches of the Puff de Cheek below.
Lash Expander Frame Plus: BR666 Chocolate Brown
Another item that I am thinking of getting from the collection is the BR666 Chocolate Brown Mascara. Reason being I do not own any Majolica Majorca Mascara and I have been wanting to try one because almost everyone is raving about how it can lengthen the shorest lashes and also because it is brown and limited edition. I do not own any brown mascara and I read that brown mascara actually gives a softer and mroe natural look. In fact, I have seen a pink brown mascara sometime back when I was over at Watsons.
Bourjois Paris Ballerine for Spring 2011 
In this collection, I am most likely to pick up both nail polish in Satin Rose (pink) and Asphalte Bleu (blue gray) and Smokey Effet pencils in Sand Rose and New Wave Blue
Head over to Miss Lipgloss for more pictures and swatches of the collection. I swear you will be impressed by this collection!
I hope you enjoyed reading this post!
Love,
Patricia
