Archives for June 2011

Mentholatum Sunplay Skin Aqua Silky BB Cream SPF29 PA++ : A Japan x Korea collaboration

Paris B 41 Comments

I’ve said often enough that I’m not that into BB Creams and the wonderful claims they proclaim to live up to. However, what with this brand and that brand available out there, I’m curious. I have since picked out one or two I rather like, but in the main, I’m still a little iffy about the whole BB Cream hype.

mentholatun sunplay skin aqua bb cream

Today we have the Mentholatum Sunplay Skin Aqua Silky BB Cream that is quite readily available at our local pharmacies at a reasonably affordable price. This one comes in one shade as most BB Creams do, but in two different formula – Normal-Oily skin (Silky BB Cream) and Normal Dry skin (Moisture BB Cream). I broke into the Normal-Oily skin one, because from experience I’d realized that BB Creams tend to go on a little oily on my skin. Mentholatum is a Japanese brand, but this particular product was produced in collaboration with a Korean BB Cream company (unnamed).

In terms of texture, I must say that this one agrees with me quite well. It feels light on my skin and spreads quite easily leaving quite a nice finish. Its not very thick nor does it turn oily on my skin. I have to give it that. It actually feels lovely on and does not slide off throughout the day.

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Why you should get a Uniqlo bra top… or two… or four!

Paris B 30 Comments

In our hot hot weather, I like wearing sleeveless tops but I hate strapless bras. I have never found a strapless bra to like. If they hold up, it leaves me breathless… and not in a good way. If I can breathe in it, I risk it slipping down and giving the impression of droopy boobs. Nope. Never found a strapless bra to love.

uniqlo bra top

So when I came across Uniqlo bra tops (on sale!) I picked up a few to try. And then I picked up a few more. Because these bra tops are idiot proof!

No more tacky bra straps showing when you wear a spaghetti strap top or sleeveless top; no more strapless bras making their way down to your waist. Just pull them on and go!

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New: Maybelline Hypersharp eyeliner, Crabtree & Evelyn x Hello Kitty, Neutrogena Sunscreen, L’Oreal Revitalift White SPF18 Day Cream, Vichy Normaderm Nuit cream, Canmake Cheek & Cheek Blush

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Saturday again Ladies!

Here are a couple of some new beauty bits spotted out and about, with some quick thoughts on those I have tried (or even those I haven’t because… why! I’m versatile that way! 😛 ) If you have tried any one of the products listed and want to contribute your 2 cents, please feel free to do so in the comments 😀

Maybelline Hypersharp Eyeliner

maybelline hypersharp eyeliner

New to the Maybelline stables is the liquid eyeliner pen – Hypersharp eyeliner. Offering a very fine flexible nib and waterproof formula, this eyeliner pen is supposed to make it super easy to line one’s eyes. I haven’t reviewed it, but my favourite liquid liner pen is the Smashbox Liquid Eyeliner Pen. Very awesome for drawing a nice dark line that does not budge all day. I’m keen to see how this fares by comparison. You’ll know once I do!

Maybelline Hypersharp Eyeliner pen retails at RM23.90 at all Maybelline counters

Crabtree & Evelyn x Hello Kitty

crabtree & evelyn hello kitty bags

I’m no fan of Hello Kitty but if you are, Crabtree & Evelyn have teamed up with Sanrio’s Hello Kitty for a range of exclusive Hello Kitty x Crabtree & Evelyn bags available as gifts with purchase between 15 June – 17 July 2011. The minimum purchase of RM250 will get you a Hello Kitty Cosmetic bag. To get the Rosewater x Hello Kitty bag (pictured right) minimum spend is RM450 and to get the large Iris x Hello Kitty bags (pictured left) minimum spend is RM1,000. Ouchies! Strictly for fans only I guess.

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Ellis Faas Makeup look like bullets but its makeup not war

Paris B 23 Comments

Everything I learned about Ellis Faas, I learned from the internet 🙂

Ellis Faas is Dutch – how many Dutch cosmetics brands do you know? Me? None. It is named after the owner and creator of the brand, Ellis Faas, a Dutch makeup artist. Let’s just say that this line is quite a little known (relatively) cult brand with a very unique packaging and concept.

ellis faas cosmetics

All Ellis Faas products come in a pen form, just as you see here. They can also all be stuck into a round holder so you have everything you need in one holder. To be honest, each pen, from eye colours to lip colours to blush are indistinguishable from the outside which can be quite a bother. Each pen looks like a long silver bullet and feels surprisingly light.

I picked up a few items that you see here from different ranges and formula. The major stars of the range are the lip products of which one of them is touted as the perfect red lip – Ellis Red its called. I’ll just leave you with some photos and a quick introduction to the brand. I’ve only tried one of the items since receiving it, but am quite happy thus far so do watch out for forthcoming reviews.

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