Review: Makeup: Shiseido The Makeup eyeshadow quad
Shiseido has a few different lines under its belt but the one that is sold internationally is The Makeup. This line comes in a brownish purple packaging and is found all over the world.
My review is on the Shiseido The Makeup silky eyeshadow quad in Flora and Fauna.
I love the colours in this quad. They are bright and have some really nice green shades which is my favourite colour for eyes. There’s More! Continue reading →
Budget Makeup: I only have RM200 for makeup - Part 2
In Part 1 of my Budget Makeup recommendations, I talked about budget foundations and blushes that don’t cost an arm and a leg and still do what they are supposed to do - help make you look beautiful.
In Part 2 I will do the rest of the face - eyeshadows, lipsticks and miscellaneous items.
For budget eyeshadow here are my personal preferences:
Review: Makeup: Shiseido Integrate lipgloss
My friend loved this lipgloss by Shiseido Integrate so much that she sent me this as a gift. Integrate is another brand under the Shiseido umbrella and its presently only available in Japan. Some stores in Hong Kong or Taiwan may stock some of the items or colours, but in the main, this is a Japan only brand. Pity really, as this looks like an interesting brand.
The Integrate Glamourous Rouge lipgloss comes in the shape of a pen with a clear body where you can see the colour of your gloss. However, the amount is very little. That bit of colour you see is about all you’ll get.
Initially, I thought that it was similar to the Stila Lip Glazes, where there’s a brush as an applicator. However, when I opened up the cap, I was surprised to see that there was no brush at the end, but a silicone spatula. Very odd.
You twist the bottom of the pen and the colour will ooze out the middle bit of the applicator. You then dab the colour on your lip and spread it out using the spatula. As its made of silicone, its pretty flexible. However, I found myself scraping off the colour rather than spreading it. That was until I pretended it was a butter knife and applied it that way. Then, I got it to spread nicely.
When you are done, just twist the bottom in the opposite direction and the excess colour will be sucked back into the tube so you don’t get a mess. Clever!
The colour looks scary in the pen, but when applied, its a cool sheer pink without much shimmer. Its not sticky and in fact, feels very comfortable on. Its not super shiny either. Just a nice sheer gloss with a tint of colour. The colour stays on quite long too, for a gloss. However, what puts me off a little, is the scent. When you apply the gloss, there is a sweet scent that lingers for a bit. I found it a tad cloying.
I’m not sure of the price, it being a gift, but I think Integrate ranks slightly below Maquillage, so I don’t expect it came cheap. In fact, they use Angelina Jolie as their spokes model. She can’t come cheap!
I’m not sure if or when this line will be released overseas. If you’d like to try it, there are some limited items from this brand in Adambeauty. I haven’t tried buying from them, so you are on your own there!
Pros: Long lasting for a gloss, sheer glossy colour, innovative design
Cons: Sweet scent, not much product
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Review: Makeup: Shiseido Maquillage eyeshadow palette
When the Shiseido Maquillage line was first launched, I was quite excited to try their products. I am a little allergic to Shiseido The Makeup’s eyeshadow so was curious to see if I would be similarly affected by the Maquillage line.
I got the eyeshadow palette in BL761 which is a blue based palette.
The palette is quite big in size but isn’t bulky. There are 3 powder eyeshadows and one cream liner which is very useful. The 3 colours are a light shimmer blue, light shimmer yellow and seafoam teal. The liner is a dark cobalt blue.
I found the eyeshadow colours a bit sheer. The light blue applies nearly white on the lids with fine shimmer. The yellow is a highlight shade and is a light champagne on. The main colour is actually that of the seafoam which also applies sheer. The dark blue liner is smooth and creamy and easy to apply. However, I found the colours faded by the end of the day, which isn’t very good.
Overall, I found the texture of the powder shadows soft and easy to blend. However, the sheerness of the colour puts me off a bit. In a way, you might say the sheerness is good for you can get away with wearing colour to work. However, for those who prefer a bit more colour, then you might want to pass on this palette.
As with all Japanese eyeshadow palettes, at the back of the box the palette comes in is a diagram showing you how you may apply the colours in the palette for maximum benefit.
I find its easy to follow even if you dont’ read Japanese. Just follow the diagram and you end up with perfect looking eyes every single time. Maybe the way its meant to be applied suits the colour and texture of the shadows.
The palette comes with a dual-ended sponge tipped applicator. Using the applicator might give you more colour on. I usually use my fingers which might explain the sheerer tone. There is also a dual-ended brush with an angled stiffer brush for the liner. Very useable and user-friendly.
If I recall correctly, this palette might retail for RM125 but do check at the counters. Its available at all Shiseido counters under the Maquillage line. This is the older eyeshadow palette that came out as part of the original collection. And I’m happy to report that I did not experience any allergies with this palette.
Pros: Easy to use, cream liner is very good, Instructions make for a perfect eye
Cons: Sheer, Faded by end of day, quite expensive
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