Review: I Nuovi Megalips Velvetshine Chinatown Glam

Paris B 9 Comments

I Nuovi has a new lip product that I think will be a hit. Over time, I’ve discovered that I belong in a minority of women who prefer using lipstick over lipgloss. Recognizing this, I Nuovi has a new Megalips Velvetshine lipstick/lipgloss to cater to BOTH categories of women!

inuovi velvetshine chinatown glam

The product comes in a dualended tube with 2 different applicators. On one end is the Lip Shine which has a sponge tipped doe foot applicator like a regular gloss.

The other end has the Lip Velvet which has a brush applicator as is commonly found in liquid lipstick.

My colour is Chinatown Glam which is, as you have seen a very bright combination – not for the faint hearted! However, the formula allows you to modulate the intensity of colour so you can wear it as sheer or as strong as you like.
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Review: I Nuovi Cleanse Splash Away Makeup Cleansing Oil

Paris B 14 Comments

When I tried the new Bobbi Brown Cleansing Oil, I was struck by how similar it was to the I Nuovi Cleanse Splash Away Makeup Cleansing Oil (a mouthful which I’ll call I Nuovi Cleansing Oil from now on). I also realised that although my bottle is nearly finished, I’d never mentioned it prior to this! How remiss 😛

inuovi cleansing oil

No better time than the present! 😀 If I’m not using the Neutrogena Deep Clean Cleansing Lotion, I’m using this I Nuovi Cleansing Oil. I like the slightly thin runny texture. If you are used to the cleansing oils of Shu Uemura you may find this a little too liquid. However, it has the same texture as that of Bobbi Brown.

Liquid or not, I find it works a treat for me. You must note that all cleansing oils must be used on a DRY face with DRY hands for it to work properly. I’ve previously given my tips on how to properly use cleansing oils for most effective results.

The texture of the I Nuovi cleansing oil is light yet it works well to remove all traces of makeup and leaves skin smooth and clean. The scent is pleasant – geranium if I’m not mistaken – and most importantly, it does not cause my skin to break out. My skin is clean after use although I do double cleanse out of habit. I find the scent rather similar to the one from Bobbi Brown too.
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Its a Tropical Paradise with Blues and Greens

Paris B 13 Comments

When I was first learning how to do my eye makeup, I used to experiment with bright bright colours. Bit of a paradox isn’t it? There I was struggling with application and I’d indulge in blues and greens and sometimes both together!

blue-green eye look

I used to think that blues and greens were clashing colours, but I soon learnt that some Blues and Greens were a gorgeous if bright combination.

I decided to sport a bright tropical look recently for a bit of fun and these were the products I used.

Remember you can always use any other brand so long as you have the colours on hand:-

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Banish the Panda with Undereye Concealers – Whats your fave?

Paris B 66 Comments

I am in dire need of undereye concealing this morning. I was at the Manchester United vs Malaysia re-match last night and got home really late! Anyone who had seen me would have found it strange – I don’t watch football as a rule and I’m a fan of neither team (so don’t come after me Chelsea/Liverpool/Arsenal fans!)! Still it was great fun sitting in a sea of red and standing out conspicuously in white! Haha… I’m neutral 😀

Reader Vivian also left a comment on a previous post about flawless makeup on the very topic of undereye concealers:-

Hi ParisB, nice painting

I’m still searching for a concealer which work for me, I have quite severe dark eye circle/eye bag. Can you recommend or tell which is the best concealer so far with full coverage?

Thanks parisb.

Undereye Concealer is something I’ve learnt that I can’t live without. I don’t have chronic dark circles under my eyes but I have a bad habit of reading till late so I wake up with shadows under my eyes. Undereye concealer makes me look more awake – and perhaps inspires confidence in others too if you have to meet people at work! Haha…

I presently have 4 under eye concealers in rotation and I think they are all pretty decent stuff so it was a good idea to showcase them all together. They are listed in order of coverage.

Lancome Effacernes Long Lasting Softening Concealer SPF12

Lancome effacernes concealer

A recent discovery and a new love. I picked it up during the last L’oreal warehouse sale for RM60 which I thought was pretty pricey at the time. It usually retails for RM121 for 15ml. The tube is short and squat and you only need very little.

I use Beige Pastel the lightest shade which has very slight pink tones. Its a little thick in texture so what I do is squeeze out a tiny drop on the back of my hand and warm it up with my fingers, then pat it on the under eye area. I find that it covers up my shadows nicely and evenly, does not sink into any lines and once dusted with a touch of loose powder lasts me the whole day and then some! It dries to a slightly matte powdery finish which I like. If you can find a color match in this line, its worth taking a look. 15ml will last me… well… forever! LOL… I use this for days when I have visible dark circles because it works to cover it up nicely leaving me looking pretty much flawless! This is already a staple in my makeup kit. Needless to say, this one was the first thing I reached for this morning!

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