Taking Inglot on a test drive.

So my friend was about an hour late from picking me up and I do what I always do when I'm in front of the dressing table and waiting. I put on MORE makeup.

My hand was itching to try a golden smokey look after last nights episode of me trying to fit all the colors on two eyes. It was madness (that I intend to share on this blog, of course.)


DISCLAIMER!! My eyebrows wounds are still fresh, so please excuse them for the time being. I will post a review on them soon not to worry :) Oh and please excuse my chubby face too haha.


I had the gold (AMC S 27) on my lids, with the lighter gold (AMC S 26) as highlight on my tear ducts and brow bone, and my shimmery black (AMC 65) on my crease.
The pictures without flash completely drains out my color. Ironically, the flash shows my skin color brilliantly.
I had on Za's pressed foundation and MUFE's Rouge Artist Intense in 30.

with flash

without flash

with flash

without flash

I had no brushes with me so I just used my bare fingers and some Q tips. Let me know what you girls think! I'm sorry the pictures are quite bad. I have no idea how to work a camera. : (

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Payot Beauty House eyebrow embroidery REVIEW

I've always hated the thought of getting my eyebrows permanently tattooed. Not only (what I've been told) that it'll discolor, if they get it wrong (i.e too thick or the wrong shape), YOU CANT GO CTRL+Z! 

After a long time away from home, I finally came back to Miri my mum had on really nicely shaped eyebrows. I asked her what did she do and she said her eyebrows were embroided. Now, I know when they advertise those embroidery eyebrows they looked really natural, but most of the time I'll see really ugly results, so I was really surprised to see my mum's eyebrow naturally done. I knew I HAD to try this lady out so I begged my mum to take me.

For you Miri-ans out there, she's the shop at (well technically, two shops down from) GK, between the bakery and the noodle shop :)

She provides all kind of cometic services such as facials and mani pedies. 

This session costs me RM350 to do and went on for about an hour. After a week when the scabs peels off, the eyebrows will look slightly paler and less red (I used a light brown color hence it looking red. I was told using gray might make me look 'dead' ish). If I would like it to be darker, after a week I can meet up for a touch up. 

The experience was new to me as I've never done this before. It hurt like hell! She was using this thing that you'd see people use at a craft store as pen knifes to scrape at my brows! Just that the pen looked more professional looking... I'm pretty surprised how my eyebrow hair manage to stay intact from all the scratching. I've heard the pain is comparable to getting a tattoo done, or threading (never done that either). The pain is bearable, however. I managed to not make a peep but my toes were curling in pain : /

A tip from me, holding a mirror or something while they etch the ink on so you can see what they're doing actually reduces the suspense. It actually calmed me that I know where her blade was going to scratch. But if you're squeamish, disregard this tip completely! 

Her business card

Took a picture right after. That's aloe vera gel on my eyebrows to reduce inflammation.

I think: The lady was really friendly the whole time. Although the place looks really small and humble, they had lots to offer. She's usually booked for the day so walk-ins are a gamble (this poor lady was turned down and she had to come three times to see if there's an empty seat!). More significantly, she knows her eyebrows. I briefly described the shape I wanted and she got it right on the first sketch.

I want it to look straight and ends with a slight curve downwards...

... was what I said. She recommended a 'sexier' look to make my eyes 'pop' more, but I told her I look too fierce already (no not the cougar fierce, the imma hit you fierce, but she was so kind enough to tell me I looked sweet. Awww :) ).

I conclude: Good service, reasonable price, professional job done in a minimal time. Yes. I recommend you eyebrow-less ladies (or men :/ ) out there that want a natural looking eyebrows to give Payot Beauty House a try! If you do, let her know you were sent by me yeah :)

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Inglot HAUL n' REVIEW

So I realized that Inglot [check their website here] has a lot of station in Australia [see store locator here] and I also realized, I have plenty of friends in Australia that could 1. Ship it over or 2. Bring it over when they're coming back to Malaysia. So I told my bestie, Bernice, that if she'd help me order and she said yes since her sister, Christine is coming to Miri during CNY. To my surprise, she decided to give my orders as gifts! I am forever indebted to her and her sister :') sobs. 

So I ordered a 10 palette of eyeshadows and a pigment but I think Christine had some extra pigments that she used to use, so Bernice decided to hand me down? Idk how that went but I'M SO HAPPY!! I'm excited to start my cosmetic classes *squeeeellllllls* I might love them too much to use on people actually...  I don't really know the prices 'cuz my friend didn't give me a direct quote. I'll update the prices my next purchase :) Okay check my babies out!

FREEDOM SYSTEM

The colors from upper left to lower right respectively;

AMC 65 Black with green, purple and silver shimmer.

PEARL 446 Deep plum with light pink highlight.

AMC SHINE 40 Grey-ish plum with green, purple and silver shimmer although not as intense as the AMC 65.

AMC PEARL 428 Royal blue with blue shimmer.

AMC SHINE 33 Turquoise with green, purple and silver shimmer.

MATTE 382 Hot pink with silver and pink shimmer in low intensity. Almost matte.

PEARL 449 Hot pink with pink highlight.

AMC 48 Lavander-ish pink with green, purple and silver shimmer.

AMC S 27 Marigold in gold and silver shimmer.

AMC S 26 Pale gold with green, purple and silver shimmer.

Swatches from left to right;

AMC S 26, 

AMC S 27

AMC 48

PEARL 449

MATTE 382

Swatches from left to right;

AMC SHINE 33

AMC PEARL 428

AMC SHINE 40

PEARL 446

AMC 65

Closeups of the eyeshadows; 

AMC Pure Pigment Eye Shadows 

NET WT 2g/0.07OZ

from left to right respectively;

31 Dark forest green with light green shimmer.

56 Emerald green with light green and gold shimmer.

80 Gunmetal with a little purple and brown with silver shimmer.

66 Pink with silver and pink shimmer.

Pigment swatches from left to right;
66, 80, 56 and 31

I think: Although they're very hard to get my hands on as I have not seen any online sprees and resellers that ships to Malaysia directly, with  my friends in Australia it should be relatively easy to get them once in a while. The prices are really reasonable if compared to brands like MAC and Urban Decay. I've heard once that they feel like Shu Uemura, and I totally agree. They're creamy-ish and incredibly pigmented. Still a little expensive compared to drugstore makeup we're used to, but not only do they not last as long, they're not as pigmented either.

I conclude: I personally rather save a little bit more cash to splurge on Inglot's eyeshadows. Now that I've bought shimmers, I can't wait to try their matte shades. :) Kind of excited to try their lipsticks and glosses too.

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Stage HAUL n' REVIEW

My mum and I bought shit load of stuff from Stage cuz they're having 50% off for all cosmetics and I believe 20% for other items. And they said if I were a member I can add on 30% for cosmetics (THATS 80% Y'ALL!!) if I were a member. To be a member, you will need a purchase of RM200. Me not being a member at that time thought I should take advantage of the promotion, and spend RM200 for the value of RM400! So I called in reinforcements and my mum and I combined powers to spend past RM200. We went overboard and spent more than we needed to eventually hahahaha. So I will be writing about what we got and what my (and my my mums) thoughts were.

Wonderluxe Lipstick

RM50. NET WT 3.8g/0.13OZ

Black plastic matte finish casing.

Size compared to my MAC Viva Glam. Feels slightly heavier than my Viva glam too.

#14 - POM POM PINK

Dark pink with a hint of yellow undertones. Matte.

#15 - PAPARAZZI PINK

Hot pink with slight blue undertones. Matte.

#17 - APRICOT ANGEL

Light pink with yellow undertone. Matte.

I think : The lipsticks has vanilla scent similar to MAC lipsticks. Fairly opaque and pigmented (i just need one swipe on the lips). I think these lipsticks are all matte. Correct me if I'm wrong! The colors I wear are mostly bright, so even when they wear off after I eat, it leaves a pink stain, but I've never tested how long it would last. I would warn you that the colors you see on display at the Stage counters are quite deceiving, so I would advice you to try the lipstick on before you buy it. The newer lipsticks still in the boxes are relatively more saturated in color.

I conclude : They're not that bad! I think I'm falling in love haha. It's easy to wear and pigmented. Definitely a steal after my 80% discount (that amounted to RM16.8 per lipstick!).

LIP LINER

RM45 NET WT 1.2g/0.04OZ

#03 - PRETTY PEONY

Pink. Long lasting and water resistant.

I think: It lasted fairly well and it's not too hard and not too creamy, so application went well. They had a generous color selection. Weren't as dry as my colorstay lipliners, but doesn't stay on as well as my colorstay did. But unlike the colorstay, I have to sharpen this. Blegh.

I conclude: Was also a steal after the discount (RM15.75)! Prolly would be nicer if I didn't have to sharpen the damn thing!

PICTURE PERFECT PENCIL CAMOUFLAGE

RM45. NET WT 1.14g/0.04OZ

#02 - TIRAMISU

I think: They were two shades available. This one was darker and was perfect for me. Lasted a long time on me. I used it to line outside of my lips to define it more and it did a great job!

I conclude: Very little selection, but comes in handy for precise concealing!

The swatches. From left to right, lipsticks #14, 15, 17; lipliner #03, and pencil concealer #02 respectively.

WONDERGLOSS LIPGLOSS

RM??. NET WT 5.5g/0.19OZ

#04 - DIDO

Brown with small gold glitters.

#08 - NARCISSUS

Pink with small gold glitters.

#11 - APHRODITE

Pink with silver glitters.

#08 and #11 respectively.

from top to bottom, #08 and #04 respectively. (forgot to swatch this on my hand so I did it real quick on a paper haha)

I think: They're quite sticky, but opaque and pigmented. It has a brush applicator and it does wonders to reduce streaky application. It lasts a very long time (I fell asleep and it was still on when I woke up! I can't recall how much it costs, but it's probably RM50.

I conclude: LOVE IT. A must have.

EYE SHADOW MONO

RM45. NET WT 2.5g/0.09OZ

#05 - BLACK TIE AFFAIR

Matte black.

#28 - POISON

Royal blue with blue shimmer.

#40 - GOLDILOCKS

Gold with gold shimmer.

From top to bottom, #05, #28 and #40.

I think: The blue was really good. It came on intense and was quite hard to rub off. The black came on chalky and the gold was so pale. The inconsistency of quality makes the purchase a gamble. I'm so disappointed in the black. My silkygirl black is much black-er than that black. Sad. I'll just use it for my brow I guess.

I conclude: Rather disappointing. Cept for the blue (which isn't even mine, it's my mums!) Not so bad after the discount tho. I might just get another royal blue for myself hehehe.

PRIMETIME PERFECTING EYE BASE

RM75. NET WT .3g/0.10OZ

I think: ... You know what? Don't even bother. This product is a complete fail. I used to use it before it got replaced by my UDPP and NYX jumbo pencils. It's too greasy and it doesn't apply on evenly.

I conclude: SKIP IT!

NAIL POLISH

RM35. NET WT .11ml/0.36FL OZ

#03 - PRETTY

Light pink with a pearl like finish.

#14 - EXTREME

Dark green with gold undertones with micro rainbow shimmers

#15 - CHARMING

Light brown with orange undertones and pearl like finish.

Swatched EXTREME on my hand. Sorry I couldn't get the rest. My mum kept them somewhere in her abyss of nail polish collection. : /

I think: They're think, opaque and dries reasonably fast. My mum and I have been trying to do losta chores the day after to see if they lasted long, and they do!

I conclude: A MUST HAVE. I only used one coat and they're amazing! After discount they're like RM12+ only!

STRIP SHOW NAIL POLISH REMOVER

RM18. NET WT 190ml/6.6FL OZ

I think: It's reasonable cheap after discount, but it's smaller compared to my Sally Hansen remover (which I have no idea how much it costs atm, so I can't compare), but unlike my SH, it doesn't make my nail dry and flake.

I conclude: It's going to be my official nail polish remover from now on.

LIP BRUSH

RM 30

I think: The bristles are smooth and soft. Reasonably priced.

I conclude: Not bad. They get the job done. Kinda wish the bristles to be thicker and longer though.

EYE CURLER

RM 35

I think: Was nice that it came with the rubber replacement. My eyelash curled as it should have.

I conclude: Don't know much bout curlers as this is my first, but it was alright I guess?

Overall thoughts:

Stage has pretty 'expensive' products, but once in a while, their sales makes their product worth trying (if it weren't for the sales, I wouldn't bother touching them). After experimenting, their lip and nail products are not so bad! I really love the glosses atm. Of course, if they had no sale, I rather skip them and find cheaper alternatives. They have friendly (at least the one's I've met) customer service and are quite helpful. But for that kind of money I'd rather spend it on something over-the-counter. Hope you girls give Stage a try and have fun while you're at it!

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