Eyelid Primer: Too Faced vs. Bare Escentuals

Hi Everyone!

Here's a review on which eyelid primer is better! I was at Sephora a week ago wanting to purchase a eyelid primer because my lids gets real oily when I put eyeshadows on. So I ask for assistance and they suggested me these two: Too Faced Shadow Insurance & Bare Escentuals bareVitamins Prime Time Eyelid Primer.

 

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They were nice enough to place each product in sample containers so I can try them before purchasing either one of them: (Bare Escentuals on the left & Too Faced on the right)

Texture:

• The Too Faced Shadow Insurance was much more creamier compared to the Bare Escentuals one. When applying to the lid, it was a lot easier to put the Too Faced compared to the Bare Escentuals. You can even see from the picture that the Bare Escentuals looked really dry.

Here I am testing both primers: 

<-------Too Faced Shadow Insurance

Bare Escentuals bareVitamins Prime Time Eyelid Primer------->

After 12 hours wear:

My verdict:

They are both very good at oil control, creasing prevention and fading. Therefore, purchase decision will be based on packaging and texture. I do prefer the packaging from Too Faced because it's more sanitary compared to the Bare Escentuals. As for the texture, I like Too Faced one better because it's creamier and easier to apply compared to the very dry texture of the Bare Escentuals!

My final purchase: 

I went back to Sephora yesterday to purchase the product, and the winner is... 

TOO FACED SHADOW INSURANCE

p.s You might be wondering... "what about the Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion". Well, the first thought when I saw the product was... "ewww, not too sanitary", because you're double dipping, triple dipping... each time you place the wand back into the product and the chances of infections are higher especially when it's something you apply close to your eyes! So I said "NO THANKS"!

Hope you liked the review.

Till next time...~

L'Oreal Paris Nail Polish in Sand Castle

Hey Everyone!

I want to share with you one of my favorite nail polish color at the moment. It's from L"Oreal Paris and the color is in Sand Castle (#510). It's a very rosey blush color! Hope you all like it too. ^^

Till next time... ~

15% off at Sephora!!

There's an additional 15% off entire purchase if you're part of the Beauty Insider!!! Become a member and use promo code "MADNESS". Don't miss out, it's only valid through April 19th!

Beauty Insider Birthday Gift

Hi Everyone!
So it was my birthday not long ago, so I decided to pass by Sephora to get my birthday gift. If you're part of their Beauty Insider, then don't forget to pass by Sephora around your birthday!

This is what I got:

Sephora eyeshadow in aspen summit 23

Nano eyeliner in silver green 11

Lash plumping mascara in black

Here are the swatches for the eyeshadow and the eyeliner:

Till next time...~

Annabelle Custom Quads Eyeshadows

Hi Everyone!
I just purchased a few eyeshadows from Annabelle's custom single eyeshadows. They were actually on sale this week at Pharmaprix for $2.99 each eyeshadow and the quad was also at the same price. I actually got an additional $2.00 off from each item because I printed some coupons off the Internet! ^^ So they came up to be $1.00 each for me, very affordable!

Here are some pictures I took:

In the full quad I have Buff Naked, Ebony, Indigo Glow & So Foxy

And in my second quad, I only have 2 eyeshadows; Helium & Vivid Violet

The colors in the pictures does not quite reflect its' actual color, there are some differences!

That would be all for today.
Till next time... ~

Did you know?

Hi everyone!
You guys might find this a bit odd, but I was flipping the channels this morning/afternoon and landed on Dr. Oz show. (Anyone watches it?) So yeah, and I learned so much on today's show! It was discussing about the 3 most "dangerous" makeup.

1. Loose mineral power - due to the small particules that can be inhaled and do damage to the lung
2. Anti-wrinkle cream - the ingredients in these cream can damage your skin
3. Lip gloss - the substance used to give the shine to the lip (petrolium jelly) can/might cause cancer once it is swallowed

Be aware of these little thing and try to limit the use of these makeup and try to find alternatives!!
Till next time...~

My First Jewelry Sharing!

Hi everyone!
I finally got my camera and wanted to share with you all some pieces I've made as gifts during the holidays! They were gifts to family members and they all very much loved it, hope you will too! ^^

First, a very pretty Mauve & Dark Purple Swarovski Crystal Pearls bracelet:

And a very sparkling Fire Opal (AB2X) & Crystal (AB2X) Swarovski bracelet:

That's all for now, till next time... ~