• Bloglovin
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • RSS
  • Twitter
My Women Stuff
  • About Me
  • Contact Me
    • For PR
  • Budget Beauty »
    • Save & Splurge
  • Makeup »
    • Eyes »
      • Brow pencil
      • Mascara
      • Eyeshadow
      • Eyeliner
    • Face »
      • BB Cream
      • Blush
      • Bronzer
      • CC Cream
      • Concealer
      • Foundation »
        • Cream Foundation
        • Liquid Foundation
        • Cushion Foundation
      • Highlighter
      • Loose Powder
    • Lips »
      • Lip Gloss
      • Lipstick
      • Lipbalm
    • Makeup Brushes
  • Skincare »
    • Cleanser »
      • Cleansing Balm
      • Cleansing Cream
      • Cleansing Gel
      • Cleansing Milk
      • Cleansing Oil
      • Cleansing Water
      • Makeup Remover
    • Mask
    • Moisturiser
    • Scrubs
    • Serum »
      • Vitamin C
      • Retinol
    • Sunscreen
    • Toner/Lotion
    • Treatment »
      • Acne
      • Anti-Aging
      • Brightening/Whitening
      • Hydrating
    • Bath & Body »
      • Body Lotion
      • Body oil
      • Hair
      • Shower Gel
    • Facial Oils
  • Tips »
    • Tips & Discussions
    • Blogging Tips
  • Lifestyle »
    • Cooking at Chez PB
    • Beauty Services »
      • Hair Salon
      • Facial
      • Spa
    • Fashion »
      • Bags
      • Jewellery
      • Shoes
    • Home
  • Brands
  • Product Reviews
    • Beauty hor d’oeuvres

When you achieve that highlight “on fleek” on a budget : 3 Wallet-friendly Highlighters

March 20, 2017 Paris B 23 Comments

I showed you a very pretty but also pretty pricey highlighter last week that had everyone sighing wistfully. I’ve realised that many higher end brands like to produce limited edition highlighter powders that are beautifully designed and embossed. It must be the metallic shine that lends to an intricate design, and it is also more attention grabbing.

Yet, like many of you reading my blog I’m not terribly skilled at wearing highlighter (if you are, this is no insult, I promise!). The learning curve is less steep than learning to wear bronzer (you only risk looking like a metallic robot vs falling face first in cocoa powder) but there is a learning curve.

If you don’t quite feel up to dropping RM200 or more on a product you aren’t sure about, I have a few budget-friendly alternatives for you!

thebalm mary-lou manizer, catrice glow highlighter, catrice strobing duo highlighter

Highlighters perform the opposite function of bronzer or contouring products. You use a highlighter product on the high points of your face, where the light would hit to give the impression of light. Done in a subtle manner, you can create an illusion of higher cheekbones or a sharper nose, or just to give skin a subtle lit-from-within look. Overdo it, and hello, shiny robot 😛

I’m not personally crazy about using highlighter powders. I do tend to use blush that have a touch of shimmer or shine to them, so adding on more shine can be counter-productive. Also, I don’t necessarily work in an environment that will encourage you shining like a beacon LOL! 😀 But I keep the odd highlight powder on hand, because it’s useful, and hell, they’re pretty 😛

That said, I found a couple in my stash that I’d peg as being budget-friendly options that do a very good job. So, I wanted to share, especially if you’re interested to try a highlighter powder, without dropping the big bucks! 🙂

Continue Reading

Share22
Tweet1
Pin
23 Shares

Hey there Sexy Mama! theBalm makes sure your face does not outshine you

September 10, 2012 Paris B 37 Comments

Last week, I was all moany and groany about taking photos of used products for a review so I decided I’d put my money where my mouth is, and show you a product I’d been wanting to talk about for some time, but which I never got round to because of… you guessed it, photos. I actually have a picture of this item brand new but it was an awful picture. But never mind the photos, theBalm Sexy Mama powder is one I think worth taking a look at because it does what it says 🙂

thebalm sexy mama translucent powder

I can’t remember where I picked this up but it wasn’t at Sasa where theBalm cosmetics are sold locally. So, I don’t know the local price and if anyone can help me out, I’d really appreciate it! 🙂 What Sexy Mama is, is a translucent setting powder. Nothing terribly fancy. Even the packaging is nothing terribly fancy and I’m not sure how this powder makes you look like a Sexy Mama but there you go!

The powder comes in a cardboard case inside a cardboard sleeve. I would suggest you keep it inside that sleeve especially if you plan to tote it around for touch ups. The powder can open up easily otherwise and you might end up with a mess. The packaging is simple and straightforward and the imagery is certainly eye catching too. Besides, how could you really overlook something called Sexy Mama right? 😉

Continue Reading

Tweet3
Share
Pin
3 Shares

Hey you Shady Lady! Yes you – TheBalm Shady Lady Eyeshadow Palette Vol. 2

May 30, 2011 Paris B 10 Comments

I’d heard a lot of raves about TheBalm Shady Lady eyeshadow palettes for a long time. I never tried them because, well, a bit pettily, I had a bit of bad run-in with the brand when they came in last year, so that quite clouded my perception of the brand. A brand with good products can sometimes really spoil it for themselves with crappy PR but there you go. Rants aside, I finally put prejudices aside, and took the plunge recently with some of their products and I must say that I have liked what I have tried thus far. Pettily however, I get my stuff online so local prices are quite unknown to me 😛

thebalm shady lady vol. 2

TheBalm Shady Lady Eyeshadow Palette Vol. 2

Now, Shady Lady Eyeshadow Palette Vol. 2! I think Shady Lady Vol. 3 is already out and Vol. 2 is getting hard to find, so this one is going to be kept short. I don’t usually like reviewing discontinued stuff, but I have to with this one because I much prefer the look of Vol. 2 to Vol. 3. The latter contains too many light shades while I think Vol. 2 is a more well rounded balanced palette.

Continue Reading

Tweet1
Share
Pin
1 Shares

TheBalm Stainiac Beauty Queen is a very pretty Hint of Tint!

April 22, 2011 Paris B 26 Comments

Let’s cut to the chase. I don’t like cheek or lip stains. I don’t like anything that stains, period. Tints too, for that matter. They all dry too quickly and the colours tend to be too stark and on lips, they are too drying. No likey!

So picking up something called Stainiac from TheBalm is perhaps something only a glutton for punishment does. A vain attempt to prove to myself that cheek stains or tints just don’t do nuts for me. Ironically, I’m glad I picked Stainiac up though. It proved to me just how wrong I could be.

thebalm stainiac Beauty Queen cheek and lip tint product

I love Stainiac! 😀 The colour I chose is Beauty Queen, a rosy berry pink!

Continue Reading

Tweet3
Share
Pin
3 Shares

My Women Stuff by Paris B

Welcome to My Women Stuff, a beauty blog based in Malaysia, written by veteran blogger, Paris B. What you can expect is honesty, critical views & a healthy dose of shared life lessons sprinkled amongst beauty product reviews. What you shouldn't expect is a page filled with unnecessary narcissistic photos. MWS is a blog for those who love to read, because we love to write! Read More about MWS and Paris B

Subscribe for weekly updates of all published content

BEAUTY & LIFE TIPS

low value goods tax in malaysia

Heads up! There’ll be a 10% Sales Tax on Low Value Goods below RM500 purchased online and imported into Malaysia

double cleansing necessary

Is double-cleansing necessary in your daily skincare routine?

how sustainable is your skincare routine

How sustainable is your skincare routine?

Instagram @parisbmws – You don’t know what you’re missing

Anyone still using sleeping masks? Or what has evo Anyone still using sleeping masks? Or what has evolved into overnight masks? Here’s one from @filorga_sea you can add to your arsenal 😊. Info and my thoughts about it on the blog mywomenstuff.com 
#filorga #filorgamalaysia #filorgancefnightmask #parisbmws #ncefnightmask
Spent a lovely few hours today learning about the Spent a lovely few hours today learning about the new @omorovicza Queen Essence. A delicious velvety silky textured liquid that absorbs into the skin, boosting its hydration and absorption properties. Your skincare that goes on after that sinks right in to maximise the benefits for your skin. It felt lush! 🥰
Also learnt about the Queen collection with a Cleansing Balm (hello! Did anyone say cleansing balm?!) and Cream and a Night Facial Mist. I have to say I’m most intrigued by the cleansing balm and the mask so I’ll probably have a look at those next time I have the chance 😁
Check it out at @kensapothecary stores. 
#kensapothecary #omorovicza #omoroviczamalaysia #queenessence #parisbmws
Bienvenue! Welcome to the Melvita Restaurant pop u Bienvenue! Welcome to the Melvita Restaurant pop up at Mid Valley Centre Court 1-8 Aug 2022 😄
Enjoy a personalised menu of products tailored for your skin type & concerns, try & learn about the products on your menu & take home some samples in a cute little takeaway box to try! 
There are sweet treats available as well if you want to linger (charged separately). So if you’re in the area pop by to learn about the No. 1 organic skincare brand in France. I have my faves from the brand and I just learnt they’ve launched so many new items! I guess it’s time I relooked at it 😁
#melvitamalaysia #melvita #parisbmws #organicskincare #frenchpharmacy
Bought any new foundation recently? I had to cos a Bought any new foundation recently? I had to cos all of mine had expired in the past few years 😅 This is the one I picked. Review over on the blog mywomenstuff.com 
#parisbmws #chanelbeauty #no1dechanel #no1dechanelfoundation #chanelfoundation #chanelmakeup #welovecoco
So super comforting for dry skin! One of the nices So super comforting for dry skin! One of the nicest creams I’ve used in recent times. Head to the blog to read about it www.mywomenstuff.com 
#parisbmws #evolvebeauty #evolvebeautyuk #evolveorganicbeauty #organicskincare #naturalskincare #greenbeauty
What eye cream do you like? This has to be the qu What eye cream do you like?
This has to be the question I’m asked the most 😅 And my answer to everyone who asks is always “I don’t use one cos I’m too lazy!” 😂 That’s the truth 😛 But here’s one I’m currently liking from Chanel Sublimage. Review on the blog www.mywomenstuff.com
#chanelbeauty #chanelsublimage #chanelmalaysia #chanelskincare #parisbmws #eyecream #sublimage #welovecoco
Join over 10500 followers on Instagram

ABOUT ME · CONTACT ME · DISCLAIMER & COPYRIGHT · PRIVACY · ARCHIVES

© Copyright MY WOMEN STUFF 2007 - 2019 · All Rights Reserved