Want-it Wishlist : Skin79

Assalamualaikum pretty ladies!

 Just looking at the pictures, these products below are very tempting to buy. These products are from Skin79, the mother of all BB Creams, they are the one that starts the BB Cream rage back in 2006(?), correct me if I'm wrong. So anyways, in Brunei, Skin79 is actually the most active cosmetic brand in Facebook.

They've actually recently launched a few new BB Creams, and I'm actually lemming for these. I might want to buy the sample first before I get on and buy the 15g, yeah, I'm planning to buy the 15g, instead of the full size of 40g, 

The Snail Nutrition BB Cream and the Vital Orange BB Cream, are the recently launched BB Creams from Skin79, which is something that is very daunting because they have a very attractive package.

 The Snail Nutrition is more recent than the Vital Orange, although I am pretty much content with the Hot Pink BB Cream, I do want to try out other products from Skin79. So that's why I prefer to try and get the 15g, instead of the big bottles of 40g. I have problem storing the 40g bottle of my Hot Pink BB Cream and a friend is going to send me her Hot Pink BB Cream because of her unmatched problems with it LOL!

And here's the um, VIP Gold, I think? With the slim packages from the 15g can solve my storage issues, so yeah, I seriously want to try all these BB creams, but even for the 15g, it is still very expensive for my student budget, costs me around $20+ a bottle I guess. 

Also for this BB Cleanser O2, I have a few samples from this product and I seriously love it, any Bruneians know how much it costs? I might buy this after my exam as a gift of hard-working. LOL! Seriously, I love this cleanser, it's very foamy and lathers up well! :D

This is somewhat intriguing as it claims to be a multi-function serum. It says it is a serum, lotion, toner, primer, moisturizer and a sunblock(?) packed in that one bottle. I'm obviously am looking for a good primer, and I'm still waiting for MUA's primer and I do want to try NYX primers too!  Oooohhh! Maybe I'd make a NYX Wishlist too! :D

Disclaimer: All pictures are taken from Skin79 Brunei's Facebook Fanpage

Random Ranting : It's a hiatus

Assalamualaikum pretty ladies!

Recently, I've gone through a breakup with my long-term relationship with someone who was too special to me. It was something that can't be undone, we've been having fights from early this year and it never let down. But somehow, I wish he would've ended it smoothly and gently, instead of what he did. It's a surprise, it's a blow, though I've remained focus with my studies, but I just can't help letting out a tear or two. I'm pretending to be strong, I mean, who knows? I might fall for the pretense.

 I just want to say that, I might be on a hiatus, for a couple of weeks, there's still a few scheduled post being posted after this, but if you haven't seen me update for more than 2 days, let's just say that, it might take me a week or two to get myself blogging again. The hectic schedule, the break up, the exams has been throwing me off balance. Sure, I'll be okay about the break up, I've been positive about it. I have tons of friends who are there to get me going, my mommy who told me off to wake me up from the horrid dream, Allah will give me someone better, someone who I deserve to be with. I know my close-knit group never read my blog, cuz I never told them I had one, but I just want to say, thanks for making me feel like this is not the end of everything, this is the start of something new :')

Anyways, enough of the sadness, here's the good news, I've reached 50 followers already, yeay! And, Rushie for B for Beauty has awarded me with Leibster's (sp?) Blog Award, will get on to that later.

As a reminder for myself and also a little teaser of what I would present to you:

1. Make-up Review : NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Gold

2. Make-up Review : NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Antwerp, Milan, Stockholm and Istanbul

3. Make-up Review : NYX Eye/Eyebrow Pencils

4. Make-up Review : Essence Forget it! 3 in 1 Concealer

5. Make-up Review : Essence Long-Lasting Pencils

6. Skincare Review : How I Handle My Acne Breakouts

7. Make-up Collection : What's in My Make-up Bag

8. Make-up Tutorial : Simple Make-up for Sick Days

9. Skincare Review : Follow Me Oil-Control Whitening Mask

This is a lot of promise for someone who has tons of things to do, but InsyaAllah, I would love to try and finish the reviews, though I'm still not sure if I would post the makeup tutorial.. So anyways, if you people want to get in touch, you can actually add my twitter @exoticwaytoburn so see you there :D

Want-it Wishlist : Shills

Assalamualaikum pretty ladies,

In my facebook, I've added a seller that posts their stocks online to sell but they actually have a shop called Cal's Beauty Studio in Gadong. They sell mostly products from Shills which is actually from Taiwan.

And the products that they sell is very tempting, though I find that the products are very overpriced, even with discounts there's hardly any different, it's still is very expensive for my budget.

Diamond Girl BB Cream

I found this available in Paloma too, but it's poorly stocked so I don't have any interest on buying it at Paloma, but still this picture gives me a curiosity to try.

Luxuty Chocolate Mask

 Sounds intriguing and delicious, I think I may purchase this but if I found it to be cheap! Not sure about the price they're selling.

Medicated Anti-Acne Roller Essence

An acne-prone person would be very curious about a product like this, I too being acne-prone, would love to try this out!

Oats Gentle Facial Peeling

Oatmeal is actually a very good core for your skin, I once used only oatmeal as my facial cleanser and gentle exfoliator so this is something I'd love to try.

Pore Free Acne Gel

From the name of this product, it should give you shrinked pores and acne-free, a 2 in 1 combo. 

Super Magic Spray BB Cream

This got me very curious, BB cream in Spray? Isn't that a little bit too weird that you spray BB Cream on your face, but somehow something that I would love to try.

Vanilla Milk Balm

This sounds delicious, nuff said.

Tourmaline Blackhead Mask

It claims to remove blackheads, it's something that I think I should try! :D

Random Ranting : It finally arrive! NYX Haul!

Assalamualaikum pretty ladies!

I've finally received my NYX Haul from a seller in Facebook that ships in NYX products. I've bought 4 Soft Matte Lip Creams, 1 Jumbo Eye Pencils, 2 Lip Pencils and 2 Eye Pencils.

It feels so great that I've been able to obtain these products and I intend to add more into my collection, hee hee hee.

Eye Products

1. NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in 612 Gold

2. NYX Eye/Eyebrow Pencil in 917 Purple

3. NYX Eye/Eyebrow Pencil in 920 Lime Green

Lip Products:

1. NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Istanbul

2. NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Antwerp

3. NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Milan

4. NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Stockholm

5. NYX Retractable Lip Liner in Citrus

6. NYX Retractable Lip Liner in Vanilla Sky

Swatches Order : Istanbul, Milan, Stockholm, Antwerp, Vanilla Sky and Citrus

Reviews will be done in a few weeks time! :D

Blog Award : Versatile Blogger

Assalamualaikum pretty ladies!

I've been awarded, by not one, but two bloggers from B is for Beauty and Star Vogue. And I just want to say thanks to you both for thinking that I deserve this award. Hee. Now that I think about it, I've actually been awarded with the same award by a good friend of mine, Melli from Casual Beauty.

The Rules:

1. Nominate 10 fellow bloggers

2. Let them know you have nominated them

3. Share 7 random facts about yourself

4. Thank the blogger that nominated you

5. Add the Versatile Blogger Award to your blog!

7 Random Facts:

1. I like Yam Ice Creams.

2. I hate Skin79 for luring me to buy their BB Creams, LOL!

3. I like to surf, play around, sleep and then I can start my work.

4. I love junk foods so much that I gained weight :( not healthy

5. I'm the second eldest in my family.

6. I seriously love a good home-made lamb beef patty! yum!

7. I'm a fan of Britney Spears!

I don't want to nominate other people, because I'm doing this post with a busy schedule ahead, so thanks for awarding me this! :D

UPDATE:

So found the time to update this blog and I decided to post this award to:

1. Emer of Beauty Moments

2. Georgie of Georgie's Glambition

3. Antique Purple

4. Banannie of TheBananniery

and uhh, okay, I have a writer's block right now. Embarassing, I know, I can't think of any bloggers to give this award to and there is a lot of bloggers that deserves to be awarded for this award too lol.

Random Ranting : Eh, Haul, Oops..

Assalamualaikum pretty ladies!

A picture of a haul that I've made a few weeks ago! LOL, all of this are from Holika Holika. I bought, only the Essential BB Cream and the HD Skinny Primer Base, the rest are just freebies goodies from the shop. I think Holika Holika gives generous freebies.

Also, from another purchase, I bought only Make-up Removal Tissues (just a repurchase) and they actually gave me a box of scented candles and it smells like cinnamon. They also give me a box of scented candles that smells like lavender too, when I bought the lip tint 

Random Ranting : Essence Haul

Assalamualaikum pretty ladies!

Went to Paloma and bought eyeliners as I am in dire need of pencil mechanical liners. I also found out that Essence is bringing on a concealer palette which is fantastic cuz I've been trying to find concealer palettes that has different colors to counteract and cover up the things that needs to be covered.

The Forget It! 3 in 1 concealer corrector was indeed affordable at $5++ and don't worry will post up a review on this product.

Also, the two liners with the swatches below, I bought these in 09 Cool Down and 01 Black Fever. I'm intending to broaden my collections on these Longlasting Eye Pencils as I found them to be very pigmented, even they are able to beat Silkygirl's liners! Reviews will come up for these babies.

Make-up Review : Holika Holika Essential Petit BB Cream

Assalamualaikum pretty ladies!

So I'm going to make another BB cream review on the Holika Holika Petit BB line, I have one more that I need to own to actually be able to review all of the BB cream from that line which is the Pink Shimmering BB Cream. So anyways, back to the Essential Petit BB.

All of them have a range of SPF25-30, this one here has SPF30. I think the Orange Essential is basically a little something that works with all skintype as opposed to Moisture (dry skin), Clearing (oily skin), Watery (combination skin). I guess Essential can be something that nourishes your skin.

It's a bit creamier than the others, though the scent is almost similar to the Watery Petit but a little subtler than that. This BB cream gives you a semi-matte finish that you require a setting powder to set the BB Cream from streaking. I seriously love this BB cream, but I gave this baby to my little sister cuz I know she's  been jealous about the amount of make-up I own. So yeah, I gave this to her, right after using once. 

Although it's weird that I actually gave a review based on a one-day application, but I've been so familiar with their Petit BB Line that it's hardly a surprise that I know the texture and such. The application is wonderful, since it's creamy, it's easy to blend and it oxidize nicely to adapt itself to your skintone, it gave me a natural look, almost a no-makeup makeup look. It also cancels out my redness and gives a medium coverage to my acne scars, I almost can get away with just this and a setting powder, without any concealer.

So anyways, you may need to touch up with this BB Cream or blot after 3 hours, at least. This is actually a nice BB Cream that I would recommend to you all.I think I'll buy this, later on when I fly off to KL maybe. LOL, do they have Holika Holika in KL? I hope so.

Product Empties : March

Assalamualaikum pretty ladies!

I seem to be on a roll now that I've finished up five products, well, technically 3, as the other two are expired and I don't have the guts to wear them out anymore because it's very unhygienic.

1. Shurah Beauty Cream

To tell you the truth, I don't know what this is for, because I usually apply this all over my face to give me a bright glow, almost like a foundation. And this cream is very hard to blend, unless you use a brush for this. However, this is actually nice for when you don't want heavy make-up and use this as a highlighter or a concealer for your dark circles. I've bought this in 2009, so pretty much in the bins for me.

2. Holika Holika Daily Garden Olive Cleansing Cream

I've reviewed this before and I like to double cleanse after using this because it leaves an oily film on your face. And, I might or might not be repurchasing this, but the container of the creams are definitely useful for other uses, and I've put all of my sponge applicaters, small brushes that comes from palettes and such to put it into the containers to avoid big hassles of having the scattered around my dresser.

3. ELF Liquid Eyeliner

I've bought this a long time ago, it was about $7.90? I can't remember, and this is actually my first liquid liner, I dislike this liner because of the fact that it has an ugly smell in it and the brush applicator isn't precise, though the color is great, it is not good enough for me because it can easily be rubbed off and not waterproof, of to the bin it goes.

4. Hot Pink Super BB Cream Sample-Size 8g

I bought the sample at first, before I get on a splurge to buy it full-sized to check whether it'll be suitable for my skintype or not and I've already made a review on this.

5. Lip Ice lipbalm in Tangerine SPF20


It's a very nice lipbalm with a hint of menthol, with added UV protection, it has been a very great lipbalm for me, I've actually gone through about 6-7 of these for years already. Though I might be a converted user of Maybelline's Baby Lip Balm.

Make-up Review : Holika Holika HD Skinny Primer Base

Assalamualaikum pretty ladies!

So, this is my second primer ever, I still think my first primer is the best! But then, to think about it, there's hardly anymore stock for my primer, so I have to make myself get ready for a replacement :'( boo hoo. But from my last Holika Holika haul, I was given a sample of the HD Skinny Primer Base and I didn't really grab and used it at first, I let it sit out on my bag of samples and when I was feeling a bit adventurous I set out to try this baby.

As it's only a base, it doesn't have UV protection, it is in a squeeze bottle which I found so sophisticated. In a gold and purple bottle.

It's a white cream that has a hint of blue in it, when applied, blends wonderfully and gives you a nice brighter look to your skin, giving a silky (but not silky enough) and matte finish, so that you can apply your BB Cream/Foundation very nicely in a soft glide.

It has a scent that I'm not sure if I'd like it or not, I'm partial to it. This primer actually gives a nice effect to my skin, it lasts longer than my first primer and it actually helps cancel out any redness so I don't have to use concealer around the side of my nose.

Also, it does cover up my pores in a sense that when I apply my foundation, there's hardly any pores visible, so I guess that's why it's HD, it's great for photoshoots.

My Make-up Collection : Eyeshadow Palettes

Assalamualaikum pretty ladies!

So, I guess I can show you my humble collection of eyeshadows, I haven't receive my MUA palettes yet. So, this is the current collection I have of my eyeshadows, I only have, what, 2 palettes, 4 quads and a duo eyeshadows. I'm trying to add up new collections but then, I hardly have the need to it, because these are the colors that I would use for everyday looks or special night out.

It's a very poor and humble collection of mine, I only have 1 product each from Etude House and Revlon and the rest is basically Silkygirl. I think they're the best drugstore brand ever, cheap and high-quality at the same time.

And I just love the Blockbuster Quad Palettes. I have Green Forest, Violet Crush and Bare Natural. As you can see, my Bare Natural is messed up because I use that more than my other palettes. Though I really love the Green Forest palette, cuz it gives a nice shadow to give my eye the brightness that it needs.

A little something that I've reviewed before. I liked to use the light pink with any of its dark counterpart to create a soft smokey effect.

I guess I'm a bit disappointed with Revlon's eyeshadow palette, because I found it to be chalky and not too pigmented.

This is the Silkygirl's Duo Eyeshadow in Blue Heaven, I got it for free. Hardly use this though.

A birthday present from my lovely friend, I love the neutral shimmery eyeshadow. Also, this is my go-to eyeshadows for a sleek and neutral make-up for nights' out. LOL.

So, there you have it, my collections of eyeshadow palettes, I'm trying to use these up before I head off to Malaysia to study there next year, though I know it won't be easy to finish up eyeshadows, but I'll surely will have to finish up my eye makeups, concealers, BB Creams and foundations so that I won't leave this house with any make-ups cuz I know the little sister would love to play with my make-ups. I guess I need a make-up shopping ban.