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.

EOTD: Simple Bronze Smokey Look

Simple Bronze Smokey EOTD

Simple Bronze Smokey EOTD

Bronze Somkey EOTD with eyes closed

Products used:

• NYX Pearl Mania in Mink
  
• MAC Matte Light Brown Eyeshadow in Wedge (optional) * I used brown e/s underneath the back shawdow because I wanted to soften the intensity of the black shadow. This step is entirely optional ^^ *


• MAC Matte Black e/s in Print (Any matte black eyeshadow will do)


• Coastal Scents 88 Palette R1C1 e/s (Any matte white or off white e/s will do)


• Loreal Lineur Intense Felt Tip Liquid Eyeliner in Black Mica


• MAC Engraved Powerpoint Pencil (Any black pencil liner)


• Bourjois Waterproof Mascara in Black party (Any mascara of your choice ^^)


• Stila Eyeshadow Moouse in Ice (Any white shimmery/non-shimmery e/s or eyeliner pencil)


• Urban Decay Primer Potion (Any eye primer will do :P)

Steps:

1. Prime lids with UDPP


2. Pour some NYX Mink Pearl on a mixing dish (any plastic surface for eg blank CD, or a cut up plastic cup or a bottle cap)


3. Mix in a little glycerine water like Watson 360 degree facial spray, moisturiser or even water


4. Mix well then apply the mixture onto the entire eyelid with any flat shader brush like MAC 242 or MAC 239 (I would recommend a synthetic brush for wet application so MAC 242 will be preferred)


5. Using a blending brush like MAC 224 or 217, soften the edge of the wet e/s


6. (Optional) Using the same blending brush, blend in MAC wedge e/s on the entire crease just above the NYX e/s


7. Apply MAC Print e/s (or any matte black e/s) on the crease. MAC Print e/s should stack on top of the MAC brown e/s in Wedge


8. Blend well


9. Apply highlight using CS 88 palette R1C1 e/s


10. Line upper lashline with Loreal Lineur Intense Liquid Liner in Black Mica


11. Curl lash and apply mascara of your choice


12. Line lower lashline and waterline with MAC Engraved powerpoint (any black pencil liner)


13. Apply Stila Eyeshadow Moouse in Ice (White shadow or eyeliner) on the inner lashline and tear duct

We are done! ^^

Anyway, I just want to make a tiny recommendation here. Ladies, do check out this new Loreal Liquid Eyeliner! I bought mine from ebay for $15 but I noticed that our local drugstore like Watson and guardian carry a liquid liner that's almost the same as the one I bought from ebay! The cost $18 odd each.

What's so special about this eye liner? This eyeliner actually has a felt tip (look at the 2nd pic)! This felt tip is very stiff unlike brush tip and thus, it's very easy to handle. It's waterproof and so far, I did not experience and smudging. Also, it's relatively long lasting, the intensity of the liquid liner only diminish minimally. Overall, I am pretty satisfied with it and I haven't use my other liquid liner ever since I got this so girls, go check it out!~