Swatches: Jewel EyeColor (D. Purple) from Daiso

You know, I really do prefer eyeshadow palettes than eyeshadow singles for many reasons.
It's usually cheaper to get them in palettes then customize your own single shadows.
Also, it's more portable and travel friendly.
It's also better for beginners to start from palettes (duos/trios/quads) as it compiles matching and coordinating colours together. ;)
The most important thing I look for in an eyeshadow is: price factor, pigmentation (including how vibrant the colours are & if they make your eyes pop/stand out), staying power, blendability.
Did I miss out anything?

Anyway, my point is this. I notice alot of beginners out there and for most of them, they usually focus and seem to be more interested in eyeshadows.
*my preference is still concealer and mascara btw and among all items, i can forgo eyeshadows the most. 
And I must say that, there are many eyeshadows out there that are expensive but offers hardly any pigmentation (so darn chalky) and barely even stays on your lids! Some of them, when you blend, it dissappears into chalk like colours (just like if you were to take a coloured chalk and draw it all over your eye)

That being said, I just wanna do some swatches posts so others can learn if the product will be to your liking or not.
I hope that these sort of posts could help readers to decide what to expect from their new eyeshadows.

Jewel EyeColor (D. Purple) from Daiso:

Looks familiar?
Yes, well I've reviewed one of the palette combination before.
http://101-compiled-beauty.blogspot.com/2009/03/jewel-eyecolor-from-daiso.html

Here are the swatches:

Only 5 swatches though the palette comes with 6 colours.
The white is similar to the one I've swatched in the blue palette.

Overall, I think that this palette is really not bad for RM 5.
It's pigmented (I think the blue one is more vibrant than this purple one), lasting power is there, and it's blendable.


My conclusion?
If you are looking for a blue eyeshadow palette, drop by Daiso and grab the blue one from this line.
Totally worth it!
As for purple, its not bad, but it just doesn't make my eye pop as much when I use the blue palette.
*i'm not bias towards colours, trust me. in fact, my favourite colour is purple :P

DAISO in Malaysia:
http://www.daiso-sangyo.co.jp/english/storeinfo/malaysia.html
Owh, and as I've blogged here, Daiso is now available in 1 Utama as well!

*psst: I believe my exam results will be out tomorrow in about 6 minutes.
wish me luck!

Konad Stamping Nail Art 13 (M36-6)

Nail Art time!

Base Colour:

• ELIANTO Colour Lacquer  (Smokey Purple)

Stamping:

• KONAD Special Nail Polish (Black)

Plate:

• Konad Image Plate (M36)

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Thanks for viewing!

Warehouse Sales

I was only planning to go to Guardian's Warehouse Sale today but when Connie from Skin Deco posted up about i Nuovi's Warehouse Sale as well, I knew I had to find a way to drop a visit.

*if you are using Google Map for directions, please take note that there is an error. Google Map tells you to turn right at this turning which you'll notice is a no entry. Instead, go further infront a little, there's another turning. Turn right straight! (I U-Turned and it was a big mistake! Ended up in some kampung-ish area!)

Here's their flyer:

According to Connie, they have extended the sale till tomorrow, Saturday, 13th March 2010 (10.00am - 2.00pm). So, do drop by if you have the chance. Seriously worth it. Price ranges from RM 1 to about RM 35. But most items are RM 10 - RM 20.

You can get a more detailed price list from Connie's post but here are some which I remembered:

• Colours D36: Pressed Pigment Blusher = RM 15
• Colours D27: Pressed Wet/Dry Colour Pigment = RM 10
• Pro Lash (08) = RM 10 *other false lashes are available as well for RM 20
• Liquid Pencil = RM 10
• Eye Paint = RM 5
• Lip Definity = RM 10
• Incredible Lash Curler = RM 15
• Ultragloss = RM 15
• Dust: Iridescent Colour Pigment Powder = RM 15
• Facescape: Skin Illuminating Powder = RM 35
• IvoLuxe Lipstick = RM 20
• Brow Cake = RM 5
• Cosmetic Pencil Sharpener = RM 10
• Makeup Brush Pouch = RM 30
• Fluid Liner (Sky) = RM 10
• Mirror = RM 5

There are also some makeup sponges available from RM 1 and makeup pouches for RM 5.

I believe that they have added the items available for the warehouse sales as I saw these there as well:

• Metallogy Eyeshadows
• Undercover: Under-eye Dark Circle Concealer

Here's my loot:

My total came up to RM 50 exactly so I got a free gift!
The thing I really love about i Nuovi is that although they finished distributing their lip gloss palette as a free gift with purchases above RM 50 since the first day of sales, they still continue giving out other things rather then saying its finished!
As of today, they almost finished giving out the eyeshadow palette as well!
So, I was given a choice to choose between the last few eyeshadow palettes left, or take their new free gift:

Hey isn't that the original free gift they promised?!
Nope!
Look again. :P
They promised LuckyStar Gloss Palette which worths RM 39.90.
Mine is a Lipstick Palette which was suppose to be given as free gifts if you join their MakeUp InTrend Course (Usual Price: RM 88, but if you sign up during the Warehouse Sale, it's only RM 78).
This palette is worth RM 59.90!
Yippie~
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The Guardian Warehouse Sales located at Bargain Corner, 1 Utama was utterly rubbish!
There was nothing interesting to even look at!
Waste of time, luckily I head all the way to Damansara just for it!
Thanks for Connie who changed my mind to actually go for the i Nuovi Warehouse Sale!
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Since I was already in 1 Utama, I decided to visit Etude House and The Face Shop.
Found out that both Etude House and The Face Shop are on sales!
Bought 55 Kissful Tint Chou (04) as I needed a lip tint/stain which is pink/peachy in colour and it was on 50%. (Was deciding between 55 Kissful Tint Chou and Fresh Cherry Tint, the S.A told me that 55 Kissful Tint Chou is more longlasting) Red is just too overwhelming for me :(.
According to Etude House's S.A, their sales will be until 10th April 2010.
Went to The Face Shop to check the price on their Hydro Splash BB Cream.
It's out of stock and priced at RM 59.90 if I remembered correctly.
And it's not on discount. :(
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Before walking in to Etude House, the bf alerted me about something that surprised me.
Guess what we saw?

Yup!
My beloved Daiso opened in 1 Utama!
What a dream come true!
 It is located opposite Etude House, right beside Kitschen if I remembered correctly.
Wee~ Woohoo!!
*The bf isn't please about this thou. :(

Konad Stamping Nail Art 12 (M62-6)

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Yet another tiger print!
Well, you can't blame me.
Afterall, it is the Year of the Tiger.
I've been hit by loads of Orange weeks,
Does it mean that I might get lucky this year?
Let's keep our fingers crossed!
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Base Colour:

• THE FACE SHOP Nail Colour (OR202)

Stamping:

• KONAD Special Nail Polish (Black)

Plate:

• Konad Image Plate (M62)

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This is a new plate!
My first time using it :D
Bought it since Etude House was having 50% off instead of it's usual 40% discount.

Here's the picture of the plate:

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Thanks for viewing
and
Happy ROAR-ing! ;P

CARREFOUR Celebrate Women in Conjunction with International Women's Day 2010

 

Carrefour is having 50% discount on all lipstick and 30%  on all sanitary pads in conjunction with International Women's Day 2010.

It is actually valid for 3 days from 6th March 2010 to 8th March 2010.

However, since today is already 7th March 2010, you only still have more slightly more than a day to grab this offer.

I was trying my best to drop by Carrefour since yesterday but with no avail as there was so many errands to run. :(

Luckily, as of today at almost 2pm, I manage to drop by the Subang Jaya branch and got the lipstick I wanted! (Revlon Matte Lipstick in Mauve it Over *psst: there were only 3 of this shade left)

Do drop by if there is a Carrefour near you as I find this offer a real bargain! 

At the time when I dropped by, there were still loads of lippies available.

Brands available as I recall at the Subang Jaya branch are Maybelline, Revlon, Silky Girl 

Perhaps many are still available despite the great bargain is the limit imposed.

LIMITED TO ONLY 2 UNITS PER FAMILY PER DAY!

The promotion should be available at all Carrefour in Malaysia which carries lipstick and sanitary pads. 

Find out more about Carrefour's branches available in Malaysia, by clicking this link:

Carrefour Malaysia

Where were You?

Where was I?
Alright, time to spill the beans.
On the 2nd of February 2010,
I was given this to deal with:

 

Don't know what this is? 

Google: Oseltamivir Phosphate

To top it off, it happened during my peak period.

With 1 quiz and two assignments which was equilvalent to 40% of my finals the following week.

Chinese New Year was just several days away.

It was hell suffering.

Many concern friends couldn't come to visit even if they insisted (I truly thank you all)

Because I had to be quarantine for a week regardless of whether I fully recovered faster or not, I could not attend classes, go for my quiz, and complete an observation for my report. 

E-mailed my department and they were willing to give me a one week extension for my report and 2 weeks extension for my quiz but no extension for my project work as it was a group thing.

Shouldn't it be good news that I was given an extension?

Yes and No!

Because while others had finished almost all their assignments and can start getting prepared for the finals, I had to deal with the observation on week 1 of recovery, presentation and quiz on my 2nd week of recovery.

And guess what's in for the 3rd week? 

My finals of course.

Therefore, the one month of absence. :(

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I wonder if you had actually googled what I had actually?

If you haven't, the answer is the infamous H1N1.

Owh yes, I caught the damn thing.

Luckily, I was detected fast and it was a mild thing.

Not like how the Spannish Flu hit Edward Cullen :P

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So, how was H1N1 like?

On the first day before going to the clinic, I experienced terrible body ache the moment I woke up.

Was suppose to go to class but heck, it was only one tutorial so I thought it wouldn't harm to be absent for once.

Hell did I make the right decision or else my entire department or worst, entire university might be shut down :P

I had the chills, felt fatigue, lack of appetite but yet I insisted I am fine.

Daddy and mummy forced me to the doctor.

He did an Influenza A test (called the rapid flu test) on me, and in less than 15 minutes later, the shocking news came.

I was positive! :(

For the entire week, I practically feel fatigue and lost my appetite.

But other than that, I did not suffer any physical pain.

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So, to my dear readers.

Firstly, I am truly sorry for my absence.

Secondly, please do take care and don't think that H1N1 is no longer out there.

Do drink loads of fluids and boost up your Vitamin C.

Owh, and use a Hand Sanitizer!

Konad Stamping Nail Art 11 (M57-4)

Hello all!
I'm so sorry for my absence and I'll explain what's been going on hopefully tomorrow.
Didn't want to do it as my first return post as this blog, as it's name, is for beauty purposes.
Let's keep it to what it's suppose to be k?
:)
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Sorry for the poor picture quality.
I totally forgot again to snap the picture before I was home.
My room has terrible lighting. :(
Btw, if I could name this nail art,
I'll be naming it The Spotted Pink Panther ;P
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Base Colour:

• ETUDE HOUSE Petit Darling Nails (PK003)

Stamping:

• ETUDE HOUSE Petit Darling Nails (PK002)

Plate:

• Konad Image Plate (M57)

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Thanks for viewing!
Owh btw, I love the base colour.
It's a creamy pink, as if a french manicure nude pink but pinker and not so sheer.
Does it make sense?
Haha
All I'm saying is I want something french manicur-ish giving a healthy natural tone but not too natural as I want it to be obvious to the eyes that I am having nail polish on. :P
The thing is, this colour was so difficult to paint! :(