Makeup Tutorial & Review: Rimmel Neutral Eyes

I recently received the Rimmel London Glam' Eyes Quad Eye Shadow in 003 Smokey Purple, and it says it complements green eyes. To be honest, how many Singaporeans have green eyes, most of us would have dark or light brown eyes.

So I wanted to test out this eye shadow quad, and do a review on this product as well!

To achieve the Rimmel Neutral Eyes, read on...

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Review: Eyeliner Smudge & Water -proof test

Liquid eyeliners are my favourite tool to create defined lines to my eyes. And today I will be doing a review and an experiment on the current 2 liquid eyeliners I have in my stash.

And please pardon my hairy arms ;)

Rimmel Flash Eyeliner VS Sana Super Quick Liquid Eyeliner EX

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Top-Ten Tuesdays ~ Face Products

Good morning my lovelies! Today, I am going to share my Top- Ten face products which include both make-up and skin-care products. So, here goes!

10. e.l.f. Mineral Blemish Kit
9. e.l.f. All Over Colour Stick in Persimmon
8. Inglot Under Make-up Base
7. Nivea Visage Young control shine! Mattifying Gel Cream
6. Nivea Visage Young smooth it! Mild Exfoliating Scrub
5. Revlon ColorStay Makeup in 180 Sand Beige for Combination/Oily Skin
4. La Roche Posay Effaclar AI Targeted Breakout Corrector
3. Rimmel Lasting Finish Minerals Loose Powder Foundation in 100 Ivory
2. Rimmel Powder Blush in 004 Pink Rose
1. e.l.f Studio Complexion Perfection

I'm gonna cheat a bit today and I am also going to include my new favourite product for pure bliss even for just 5 minutes...

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FOTN 8/1/2011

Here's last Saturday's night make-up! Me and Johan went clubbing with four other friends of ours after a reallllllyyyyyyyy long time! It was a great night and we enjoyed every second of it! Anyways, enough rambling and on to the pictures :)

Me & hubby :) This is the only picture I have that you can see my whole made-up face :)

Products Used:

Face

- Rimmel Lasting Finish Minerals Loose Powder Foundation in 100 Ivory

- Rimmel Hide the Blemish Concealer in 103 Soft Honey

- e.l.f. Studio Complexion Perfection

- e.l.f. All Over Colour Stick in Pink Lemonade

- Rimmel Powder Blush in 004 Pink Rose

Eyes

- e.l.f. Eyelid Primer

- e.l.f. All Over Colour Stick in Persimmon

- e.l.f. Limited Edition Party Eyeshadow Palette (grey shadows)

- e.l.f. Liquid Eyeliner in Black

- e.l.f. Lengthening and Defining Mascara in Black (from Limited Edition Get the Look Day to Night set) 

- Maybelline Expert Eyes Kohl eye pencil in Black

Lips

- e.l.f. Mineral Lipstick in Ripe Rose

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Review: Rimmel Shock Gloss 3D Magnifying Lipgloss in 200 Clearly Clear

I believe every girl should have a trusty clear lipgloss in her make-up bag (apart from heaps of other make-up products that is :P). Mine is Rimmel Shock Gloss 3D Magnifying Lipgloss in 200 Clearly Clear.

I chose this out of the hundreds available on the market because I was curious. Yes! Curious... about the applicator not the gloss of course! Let's see what's so different with this gloss. The packaging is pretty much what you would expect a lipgloss to look like...

It has a spatula type applicator and Rimmel say with it you can control the amount of gloss you apply. I remember myself taking a look at it in the tube and thinking it had the fabric missing (like the doe-foot applicators), until I noticed there's a sticker on the cap which says the gloss has a spatula applicator. It is a bit tricky to get used to at first but once you do, it's as easy as 1,2,3!  I do agree that I can control how much product to apply, I just took some time to figure out how to handle the spatula... too much gloss and it could feel that my lips were about the fall with the weight, too little and it feels like I did nothing. With the right amount though, the lips have a beautiful plumped up appearance. The gloss doesn't last that long on the lips though. It carries no smell and taste.

I believe Rimmel have discontinued this line, maybe because people were complaining of the applicator. It didn't bother me, but I have to admit that I prefer the traditional doe-foot applicators.

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Review: Rimmel 60 Seconds Nail Polishes

By now you would have probably noticed how much I love Rimmel and there's no doubt I have some nail polishes from them as well. Today, I review the 60 Seconds nail polishes I have, which is currently my favourite range from Rimmel. I had tried the French Ivory from the French Manicure range, but for me, nothing beats the 60 Seconds Range.

Out of the 24 available shades, I own 5. I know it's not a lot, but I have shades similar to the other ones in the range so I stuck with 5... till now :P. Here are the protagonists of today's post:

Left to right: 610 Pompous, 730 Silver Bullet, 270 Shocker, 619 Pulsating and 260 Funtime Fuchsia

I had featured the first three in my Top-Ten Tuesdays post for Rimmel because they are my favourites, however, 610 Pompous is my ultimate favourite out of them all.

As you can see from the swatches above (all 2 coats), Pompous is a shimmery violet, Silver Bullet, Shocker and Pulsating are pearlized and Funtime Fuchsia is a creme. I usually apply two coats for an intense colour, but often, 1 coat gives enough opacity. Application is really easy with these polishes as they are very smooth and not at all gooey. However, I prefer the thinner brush (Pro-Cision Brush TM) of say Silver Bullet rather than the new, thicker ones (Xpress Brsuh TM) because my nails are quite narrow and therefore I am more liable to paint the skin on the sides of my nails.

These polishes all dry fairly quickly, hence the name 60 seconds but they still give you enough time to arrange any flaws. Having such a quick drying time, they are perfect for ladies always on the go.

Do you own any of the 60 Seconds nail polishes? If so, which ones and how do you like them?

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Review: Rimmel Eye pencils

Last week, in my first Top-Ten Tuesdays post, I featured two Rimmel eye pencils. I've had these for quite a long time, so now I am able to do a review about them.

I bought these eyeliners together as I wanted something different than my usual black and brown and I opted for these gorgeous green and blue shades.

The packaging is very similar for both of these where the pencils come with a pull out cap which is colour coded so as to make it easy to know which one you're grabbing. The same goes for the bottom part. Also, the blue one even has the pencil body in the same blue colour. Now for the individual pencils.

First up, the green one. I like how green makes my eyes stand out more and so I got this. The shade is called 131 Forest Green. Here's a swatch:

As you can see, it is a very pigmented liner and I don't have to tug at my eyes to get some colour as it glides on really smooth. Also, the tip is not hard at all, but not so soft that it crushes as soon as you apply the liner with a bit more pressure.

With regards staying power, it depends on where you apply this liner. On the inside of the waterline, it lasts a couple of hours but then sort of disappears in the outer corner of the eye. However, when I apply it to the upper and lower lash lines, it stays put for hours on end.

I am not sure if this particular shade is available any more because it isn't shown on the Rimmel website, so please let me know if you encounter this in stores.

Next, the blue kohl pencil. This particular shade is called 021 Denim Blue and is also very pigmented as you can see in the swatch below:

Like the other one, it glides on smoothly and has a good consistency. However, it has a softer tip. I believe that is the difference between kohl pencils and the other eye pencils, kohls are softer.

Again, with regards staying power of this pencil, it seems to smudge when applied on the inside of the waterline but stays on for hours when I use it to line my lower and upper lash lines.

Both pencils come in a 1.2g format and have a 30 month expiry period.

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Top-Ten Tuesdays ~ Rimmel London

Here's my first Top-Ten Tuesdays post :D The brand I chose for this week is Rimmel London as I am a huge fan of theirs. So let's get started!

10. Soft Kohl Kajal Eye Pencil in 021 Denim Blue

I bought this pencil a while ago as I wanted something different than my usual black eye pencil. I like the softness of this pencil as well as the very good pigmentation.

9. Special Eyes Eye Liner Pencil in 131 Forest Green

I got this pencil with the Denim Blue one for the same reason and also because I like the way a green pencil makes my eyes stand out more. Unfortunately, this shade is no longer available.

8. 60 Seconds Nail Polishes

I adore Rimmel Nail Polishes especially the 60 Seconds range; in fact I chose 3 colours not 1 for this post but I grouped them in 1 category so as not to affect the number (cheeky :P). So, my faves have to be 270 Shocker - a bright shocking pink with a metallic finish; 610 Pompous - a rich, velvety royal purple with silvery shimmers; 730 Silver Bullet - to my eyes, this is more of a pearly white colour rather than silver and I really like to use it as an alternative to the creamy white for a french mani.

7. Shock Gloss 3D Magnifying Lipgloss in 200 Clearly Clear

This is my go-to lipgloss! I believe every girl should have a tube of clear lipgloss in her make up bag and in my opinion this is the one to have, the HG of lipglosses! It gives my lips a plumped effect and I like the spatula applicator as I get to control the amount of gloss I use.

6. SpecialEyes Mono Eye Shadow in 030 Smokey Quartz

I like to use this eyeshadow for day looks because of its neutral non-shimmery colour and for night because it is so pigmented I can easily add drama to my eyes! This range of eyeshadows is now called Colour Rush Mono Eyeshadows.

5. Sexy Curves Mascara in 002 Brown Black

I fell for this mascara after seeing an advert and I really loved the brush and the purple colour of the tube. I am really happy with the results this mascara gave me and in fact I have to buy another one soon!

4. 100% Waterproof Mascara in 001 Black Black

I have yet to meet another mascara which rivals the waterproof formulation of this one... and to be honest, I think I never will! This is the best waterproof mascara you can ever buy... it doesn't smudge, it doesn't budge and it lasts all day! What's not to love?

3. Hide The Blemish Concealer in 103 Soft Honey

I compared this concealer to another one and I found this is actually better (click on the name for the review). For me it does a very good job and when blended, it is a perfect match for my skin.

2. Powder Blush in 004 Pink Rose

I am absolutely head over heels on this blusher! It gives my face a healthy, true-to-nature glow without being too obvious.

1. Lasting Finish Minerals Loose Powder Foundation in 100 Ivory

I am a big fan of natural make up and thus, this is my choice of foundation! It is finely milled and gives me just the right amount of coverage without looking cakey!

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Review: Rimmel Lasting Finish Loose Powder Foundation in 100 Ivory

I started using foundation only recently and I still don’t use it everyday. I only use foundation when I really need coverage, say I have a nasty pimple or my skin looks pale; but otherwise I skip it altogether.

Having oily skin, I use a mineral foundation since it absorbs the excess oil from my face and preventing it from looking and feeling like an oil-rig by midday. Today, I will review Rimmel Lasting Finish Loose Powder Foundation in 100 Ivory which is what I am currently using.

As always, let’s start by taking a look at the packaging. The foundation comes supplied in a round plastic twist-cap jar along with a small kabouki brush, all in an ordinary cardboard box.

The brush: myself having small hands, it isn’t much of a problem getting to grip the brush but it is still a bit difficult to manage. However, it does distribute the product evenly onto my face so I kept the brush just in case my larger and more ergonomic powder hasn’t dried yet after a wash. I don't really like the bristles though because they feel a bit harsh and take ages to dry after washing, not to mention the fact that they do shed quite a lot.

The foundation: on opening the foundation jar, there is a small rectangular piece of plastic with a flap. This is there to keep the foundation from spilling from the holes. Mine is no longer there as the flap got torn and it was difficult to remove the protective plastic by hand and in the morning’s rush, I don’t want to fiddle at it with the tweezers so I removed it.

All you do to get the product out is tap a little in the cap and the use a brush to apply it onto your face and neck. The foundation is very powdery but goes on seamlessly and gives my face an even-toned look without being obvious and this is why I like this foundation so much! Also, the colour Ivory matches my skin perfectly. It lasts me the whole day without the need of touching up and it comes off easily with some make-up remover.

On the outer pack, there is written that the product is:

~ Oil Free: makes sense as powdery make-up is suited for oily skins as it absorbs excess oils

~ Talc Free: makes the product hypoallergenic to sensitive skins

~ Preservative Free: most mineral make-up is preservative free and again, this makes it better for sensitive skins.

~ Fragrance Free: again, the product will be less bound to give skin an allergic reaction if it is fragrance free. In fact, the product carries no scent.

This foundation is available in the 5 shades shown in the next image:

I can't remember how much this foundation cost me exactly but I purchased it as I saw it was a reasonable price for 6.5g of product with a 30 month expiry period.

Comparative Review: Rimmel Hide the Blemish Concealer ~ vs ~ Essence Stay Natural Concealer

Concealer is one of the most important elements of a good make-up base. It is of utmost importance to find our perfect colour match otherwise, whatever you are trying to conceal might become more obvious. In this post, I will be comparing the two concealers I use.

Rimmel Hide the Blemish Concealer in Soft Honey 103

I have been using this concealer for years on end and it did it's job pretty well so far. I like the lipstick-like style of this concealer and as you can see from the picture, it's pretty small so that you can carry it around with you. The downside (for me at least) is that I apply with a concealer brush and therefore I have to carry the brush with me for touch-ups.

The formulation is quite creamy and blends with my skin really well. I like the fact that there are four shades to choose from however, I find that the lightest shade, Ivory (the same name as my Rimmel Foundation) is very light on my skin; so I opted for the third shade, Soft Honey 103. The colour is a bit dark but on blending, it hides blemishes perfectly well.

In terms of product amount, you get 4.5g or 0.15 oz net weight. I can't remember the price but it wasn't really an expensive concealer. It has a 24 months expiry period.

Essence Stay Natural Concealer Soft Beige 01

A couple of months ago, I bought this concealer to try a different formulation.

Although there are only two shades in the Essence concealer range, I find that this one blends better with my skin tone than the Rimmel one.

This concealer comes in a twisting base tube. All you need are a couple of twists to get the product out, that way you won't get any product wasted. Then you just put the concealer on the area you want to cover and blend it in with your fingers. As you might have correctly guessed, this concealer is a liquid one.

With respect to carrying the concealer with me, this one is more practical because it has its own brush applicator.

Again, I cannot remember how much I bought this concealer for but I don't remember paying much for 1.5ml or 0.05fl.oz of product. It has a 6 month expiry period.

I still use both of these concealers and due to the differences in shades, I use the Essence one in winter and the Rimmel one in summer when my skin is slightly darker.

Review: Rimmel Powder Blush in 004 Pink Rose

I referred to this blusher in last month's favourites which you can check out here.

I bought this blusher a while ago during a free hour I had from my lectures. I had no errands to do so I stopped by the hospital convenience shop to have a look around. I ended up purchasing a bunch of beauty products, amongst which was this blusher which immediately caught my eyes.

I was using a blusher that was a tad too dark for me and so I had been searching for a healthy, pink blush to replace it. After loads and loads of swatching, I fell for this one.

I instantly liked the colour because it was the pink I was looking for. I have been using it for months now and it never disappoints me... whether during the day or night!

The colour blends in with my skin perfectly. Make up artist Bobbi Brown says that 'if a blusher requires blending it is not good for your skin. The perfect blusher blends in on its own'. I guess this one will fit the bill then! Here is a swatch if the blusher on the back of my hand (I've applied a heavy swatch so that the colour is visible):

I sometimes use this blusher as an eyeshadow as well at the creases of the eyes to enhance the colours more.

The blusher was around €4 I think for 4g of product so I will definitely buy this again. It can be used for up to 30 months.

My Lip Gloss Collection and some reviews

Hello there sweeties :)

This review will be a bit different from my previous ones because I will include all the lip glosses I have and I will do short reviews on each of them. Enjoy reading through :)

I'm going to start with my latest additions which I am now addicted to thanks to e.l.f. for sending them as a free gift with my last order. These are the bottom 3 lip glosses in the picture above. I got 3 shades:

- Iced Latte

- Malt Shake

- Goddess

My favourite has got to be Goddess. It's more of the colour I normally go to for my lips. However, I was surprised that the other two are not that dark against my fair complexion :) What I like about these lip glosses is the sweet smell and taste and also the fact that they are not sticky at all (this has also been confirmed by my boyfriend :P). They really last long as well. And here they are in their pretty pouch which e.l.f. supplied them in :) :

My next two most used lip glosses are the Nivea one (uppermost peachy tube) and the clear one with the pink cap which is by Rimmel. The Nivea one is called Caregloss and Shine in Neutral from their Lip Care range and the Rimmel one is from the Shock Gloss range and its 200 Clearly Clear.

The Nivea lip gloss is always shifting from one bag to the other; which ever I choose to take with me when I'm out. It has a really pleasant smell and glides on smoothly without being sticky. The neutral colour ensures it goes with every look.

The clear gloss by Rimmel is a bit sticky but not that much it still gives me a good result...worn alone or on lipstick. What I like about it is the spatula applicator because it gathers just the right amount of gloss for precise application. Here is a picture of the applicator:

Another favourite is one I got as a gift last month (I even included it in my June favourites) for redeeming 50 make up points on Meg's Make up (just send me an email if you want me to send you an invite to join). It is one my faves for various reasons:

1. I love the packaging

2. It's high end

3. Its colour

4. The soft applicator brush

5. Its minty taste

6. A small mirror is included on the cap

Here are pictures of the packaging, applicator and mirror...

Next, are the two middle tubes...the pink one and the yellowish one.

The pink one, I received it as a gift last Christmas and it was part of a set from Primark. I love the smell of sweets it has and the pink colour. However, I dislike the stickiness of the product...I still use it though. Who can ever refuse a pink lip gloss :P ??

The yellowish one is from The Body Shop and it is also a bit sticky. I use it mainly for nights out because it is glittery and I think glitter should be left for the night.

Another The Body Shop purchase...Born Lippy Lip Balm in Passion Berry. I love these lip balms and can't seem to get enough of them (I had a Strawberry one too)! Not only do they taste lovely, but besides protecting your lips with a just-seen sheen, they are also glossy so I use it as a lip gloss as well. I don't carry it around with me because it is in a pot and I hate sticking my finger in a pot without being able to wash my hands afterwards...not to mention contaminating the product itself. What I do instead is I use a small lip brush to apply it.

Finally, the last one is from L'Oreal and it is called Glam Shine Crystals in Coral Strass 301. I bought this lip gloss from Corfu Airport last year before I departed back home. Since it is somewhat glittery I also like to use it at night. It has a sponge applicator and it is not sticky and lasts well.

Hope you enjoyed this article!

Stay beautiful,

Lara xoxo