Nails: Daiso Polish Haul

Daiso Polish!!


Simple Nail Design using Daiso Nail Products
(Produts Used: 2nd bottle from left & 1st bottle from right on the above pic)




I can't believe it!~ I went down to check out the Daiso store that opened recently in Sembawang Shopping Centre because I wanted to look for a box to hold the extra polish that my dear BF sent me from US. To my surprise, I saw ALOT of nail polish on display! Can you imagine $2 for a bottle of polish?! I was so excited! There are alot other nail products like nail art stickers, crystals, nail glue, fake nails etc available for sale in that amazing store. I was so tempted to get those nail art stickers and gems too but I managed to restrain myself by telling myself that store is really near to home. LOL.

I was so pleased with my haul that I did a simple nail design with them the moment I reached home. And my verdict is.......

THEY ARE REALLY PRETTY GOOD!!
Of course, if you were to compare them to OPI or China Glaze.. they are lacking but they are pretty decent nail polish. I especially love the two glitter nail polish with that extra long white cap. They are AWESOME and PRETTY and they came with STRIPER BRUSH!!!!!! What a deal.

Notice the four short bottles right in the middle? They are actually nail art enamel with striper brush!!!! I have been hunting for these stuff all over Singapore but to no avail. I can't believe I discover them in Daiso at only $2 each. Oh gosh, I must be in heaven or the good kharma I have been accumulating this week have paid off. LOL.

I have lots and lots of reviews and swatches to update so please please please stay tuned!~

Nails: Assorted Nail Polish Haul

Dear BF was so sweet!~ He sent me a parcel from US and these are part of its contents!~ I am really blessed, I know most guys can't stand getting cosmetics & beauty products but my BF not only doesn't mind shopping for them but he knows my taste very very well. I am soooo freaking excited to try these out! Stay tuned for more swatches ya? And to the BF, I love you baby! Thanks for being so sweet and generous!

The colours include:

Bottom Ring from left: China Glaze "Secret Periwink-le", Orly "Cashmere Cardigan", OPI "The 'It' Colour", OPI "Princesses Rule", Misa "Confection Section", Misa "Toxic Seduction", Misa "Dirty, Sexy, Money"

Top Ring from left: China Glaze "Ruby Pumps", China Glaze "Blue Island Iced Tea", China Glaze "Bahamian Escape", China Glaze "OMG", China Glaze "DV8", China Glaze "IDK", China Glaze "2NITE", China Glaze "BFF", China Glaze "QT", China Glaze "Custom Kicks", China Glaze "Entourage", China Glaze "Orange Marmalade"

Eyeliner: Revlon Colorstay Versus L'oreal Lineur Intense

Magical_Makeup's Verdict: Revlon Colorstay WINS

I absolutely love L'oreal Lineur Intense UNTIL I met the formidable Revlon Colorstay! I have been using the revlon liquid liner and nothing else ever since I found it. Why compare these two liners particularly? Well, that's because they are both FELT-TIP liners. Naturally, the quality of their respective felt tip is the deciding factor as to which one is better.

Here are reasons why I prefer Revlon to L'oreal:

1. Revlon is cheaper. (Revlon costs $17.50 (U.P) while L'oreal costs $18.90 (U.P)) *Note: L'oreal Lineur Intense are available in our local drugstore but they are packaged differently from what I have as I got mine from ebay. Despite the difference in packaging, they are essentially the same thing.)
2. Revlon contains more product. (Revlon: 2.5ml while L'oreal: 1.5ml)
3. Revlon has a shorter and slimmer handle that I prefer as it gives me better grip and precision. The L'oreal's handle is a tad too long and too thick for my liking.
4. Revlon has a STIFF felt tip while L'oreal has a FILMSY felt tip. Now it's pretty obvious why I like the Revlon liner so much right? The Revlon's tip is so stiff that it will not budge no matter how much pressure you apply on it! This is honestly a liquid liner that applies like a pencil liner. The L'oreal's tip is longer than that of Revlon and hence it will bend when you start to apply pressure.
5. Revlon's tip picks up more products so I can line one eye with just one dip into the bottle. However, the same can't be said for the L'oreal one. I think the product dries a little too quickly on the felt tip and as such I have to dip 2-3 times into the bottle to line one eye. *I am not too sure if I got a defective l'oreal product but this is what I observed from my tube*
6. Revlon has better staying power than L'oreal.
7. Revlon is more waterproof than L'oreal. Well, I have tried crying with both liners. LOL. And personal experience tells me that Revlon is CRY-PROOF! LOL. The L'oreal liner didn't smudge after my bout of tears but rather it started dropping off flake by flake leaving behind white spots on my line. It's an awful sight. :X

Hmm, my conclusion is REVLON COLORSTAY ROCKS!! It's really my Holy Grail now. Do give it a try ladies and let me know your experience with it. ^^

Skincare: L'oreal White Perfect Skincare Haul

Left: L'oreal White Perfect Radiance Boosting Double Essence
Right: l'oreal White Perfext Night Soothing Cream

F ree Gift: Pendant

L'oreal launched their latest whitening product which is endorsed by Michele Reis recently. So what make this new product so special? Well, it's commonly known that many Asian face the problem of yellowish complexion so it's pretty hard for most of us to become really fair.

Understanding this, L'oreal introduce this new whitening series, White Perfect Transparent Rosy Whitening which includes 2 products: an essence and a night cream. I was really excited about the essence because Niu Er Lao Shi not only highly recommend it on the tv programme he frequent but also PERSONALLY use the product HIMSELF! After knowing this, how can I not give this new range a try? Then guess what? Lucky star must be shining upon me because I actually made it in time for the John Little 20% + 20% for member discount!!! *CRAZY LAUGHTER*

I have tried both products for about 3 days already and even though I have yet to see any significant change, I really like them so far. The essence is very easily absorbed into the skin so it doesn't leave this hateful sticky feeling which I experienced with many other essence I have tried before. I will wake up the next morning with very glowy complexion which is only temporary. LOL. I will definitely be back with detailed reviews after I have used the products over an extended period of time. So stay tuned!~

Anyway, I will expand a little more on the essence as it seems to be the highlight of the range.

Radiance Boosting Double Essence (UP: $34.90 but I got it at $22.30)

*The following are information I obtained from the box.*

Features: Intensive double whitening action for double efficiency - The double pump enables to associate in one gesture two complementary essence for a double efficiency: anti-dark zones and pro-rosy transparency!

To help reduce yellowish complexion, the essence contains 2 components namely, Advanced Melanin-Block & Pro-Radiance Complex. The former acts to regulate the melanin production at the source, to help skin become fairer. And the latter isa powerful combination of Lactic Acid and Glycolic Acide, which helps exfoliate darkened surface dead cells charged with excess melanin to boost skin transparency.

For a more rosy glow, the essence is enriched with new Tourmaline gemstone, that helps stimulate skin circulation thus, giving user intense radiance and rosy glow.

Nails: China Glaze Swirl Art

China Glaze Swirl Art




I was browsing through China Glaze website and to my surprise, I came across their swirl art video! It looked like so much fun so I decided to give it a try and here's what I came up with. It's pretty cool right? I damaged the tip accidentally because my mum bumped into me and I lost my balance. :X Do check out http://www.nailsmag.com/NailsTV/?id=8B400160-861A-4C79-9657-8A5B7E89CBB6&CategoryID=1001 for the detailed steps for making your own swirl art.

You will need: a bowl filled with water, 4-6 shades of nail polish, a long & thin stick (I used a satay stick)

Here's a short summary of the steps to achieve the swirl art shown above.

1. Paint my nails with a white coat of polish (I wanted the swirl art to pop)
2. Uncap all the nail polish you intend to use (i used China Glaze Artelier Tulle, Tinsel, Shower Together, Rodeo Fanatic and Spontaneous)
3. Drip 1 drop of the first nail colour in the bowl of water and wait for the polish to spread
4. Quickly drop the 2nd drop of the next nail colour into the center of the first drop
5. Follow QUICKLY with the 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th drops using whichever colour you prefer. (the number of drops/colours used are entirely subjective)
6. Once the colours have been arranged to your liking, use the satay stick to create patterns by dragging it through the circular nail colours (Do refer to the video in the link)
7. Place your finger into the patterns and remove the excess polish with the satay stick

We are more or less done. :) Just some tips though:

• Do make sure you drip those drops of nail polish into the bowl of water at a height of about half an inch above the water level. This is to ensure that the drop of polish have enough gravity to spread.
• I tried doing the swirl art on my real nails and the nail colour ended up sticking on my fingers as well. I had to use some nail polish remover to clean those stains off. I am fine with the extra step but for those who find this a hassle, I would recommend using fake nails instead (as shown in the picture).

Anyway, this is really really fun and since we have a long weekend why don't you ladies give this a try!~ :)

Nails: Various Nail Polish Swatches!!

I have been really busy but now I am finally free! I must apologize for the lack of updates but here are some pictures of the nail polish I have tried out recently!

PS: I was so excited that I basically just threw whatever swatches I have into this entry without the least bit of organising. LOL. I promise to be more organised after this entry ya? *blush*

China Glaze Mom's Chiffon (Immaterial Gurl Collection)

I totally LOVE Mom's Chiffon! The colour is actually less bright in real life which is one major reason why I like it so much. It's really vibrant without looking neon. Like many of the other China Glaze polish application is great! The polish has great consistency and colour payoff. I can achieve an even & opaque finish with 1.5 coat. It is, however, a little too thick for my liking so as a result, I had to be extra careful when applying to prevent streaking.

Please pardon the smudges on my pinky ya? LOL. I was so excited about this polish that I didn't want to wait for the polish to dry before taking photos. IMPATIENCE = SMUDGES. LOL.

China Glaze Strawberry Fields (Summer Collection)

This Collection ROCKS!~ I have a couple of the other colours from this collection which I have swatched but didn't have the time to take photos. So I will actually post another entry later to show you ladies how beautiful this collection is!~ This entire collection featured the FAMOUS China Glaze glass fleck shimmer and I simply canno gush enough about it. These shimmers are just so freaking pretty! These glass fleck shimmers are rather fine and they are much more interesting looking than normal glitters. Just look at how the my pink nails reflect golden sparkle!~ Ain't it cool?

Candy Cane Nail Art using Sally Hansen French Manicure White Polish

I wanted to try out the Sally Hansen French Manicure Polish (with precise brush tip) which I purchased during the Watsons 20% sale so I added horizontal stripes to China Glaze Strawberry Fields to create a candy cane look even though Christmas is still eons away.

MAC Love & Friendship (A Rose Romance)


PRETTY!~ That's all I can say. And to the BF: "I LOVE YOU!!!" Dear dependable BF went down to MAC to buy this nail lacquer for me even though I said I think I will give this collection a miss. I really ought to thank god for blessing me with such a sweet BF! This colour looks great as in GREAT on my fingers! Honestly. Love & Friendship is a dirty lavender which is very muted and very wearable.
I must admit though, the consistency is a little too thick so application can be a little painful. But for the beautiful colour, I am willing to endure the painful process. LOL. It's afterall no PAIN no GAIN. Haha.

Nails: OPI Mod About Brights Collection

OPI Green-wwich Village



I don't have all of the colours but the couple of colours which I collected tell me that this is a fabulous collection. I am not just referring to the bright colours (which I can't resist), I am actually talking about the texture of the polishes. The polishes go on very smoothly and they are jelly-like looking? Because of its jelly-like texture, the polishes appear very glossy. The colours are also really opaque. I only had enough time for 1 swatch so I will be back with the rest real soon. :P