MY THOUGHTS ON COVER FX

I have been pretty curious about Cover Fx for awhile as it constantly appears on Lisa Eldridge's videos. Cover Fx, however, had been pretty elusive in the UK until House of Fraser and Space NK started selling them much to everyone's delight. I love the concept of Cover Fx as it aims to deliver make-up products with skincare benefits. How amazing is that?

MAC EYESHADOW STARTER KIT

When you first ventured into Mac eyeshadows, it is normal to feel overwhelmed. Mac, as a brand, probably has the widest shade range for every make-up products there is. When I started buying Mac eyeshadows a few years ago, I can still remember how lost I felt. I just don't know what to get. Luckily at that time, a very helpful Mac MUA helped me (there are not so many helpful ones nowadays). I think starting with nude/neutral eyeshadows is always a good start although their nude eyeshadows alone is on mind blowing scales of too many. I compiled four shades from my collection plus one little extra as to what I think are good shades to start with your Mac eyeshadow collection.

THREE-PALETTE RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE BALM

I have been a big fan of The Balm since I first fell inlove with their Mary Lou Manizer. Since then, I tried a good few other bits from the brand. I have yet to find something from the brand that disappoints me as most of the things that I tried are just awesome. Whilst I was rearranging my beauty stash last weekend, I had a few good minutes of The Balm appreciation time. Since I was already mooning about the brand, here I am giving you a piece of my mind of what I think are the top three The Balm palettes.

THREE NEW SKiNCARE RECOMMENDATiONS

The past two months alone, there has been so many new skincare that came out in the market that it becomes baffling of what to get and what is worth the hype. I have been trialling some new skincare much to my skin's aghast but I found out some really good new skincare suitable for even those with sensitive skin. Skimming the best out of the best is often a difficult task but after more than a month's trial, I can finally skimmed and report to you the creme de la creme of new skincare items.

KiKO MiDNiGHT SiREN

If you have been reading my blog for sometimes now, you will know that I am fast becoming a big fan of Kiko. I still haven't recovered of how beautiful their Rose Golden Collection is and now they released another one. The latest collection of the brand is Midnight Siren. The collection takes inspiration from the mystery and magic of the night thus the collection name. The whole collection promises products that are sultry and iridescent.

A NEW DRUGSTORE DUO

I have never encountered any primer and foundation duo that I love both products whether its drugstore or high end ones. It's always a case of either I love the primer and hates the foundation or the other way around. Recently, one of my favourite brand, Soap and Glory, extended their One Heck of a Blot range and released a new primer and foundation. I was bracing myself for one of the product to be a let down but for the first time, I was blown away by two products in one range that I feel I should share the news.

KAT VON D EVERLASTiNG LiQUiD LiPSTICK

Liquid lipstick always has a special place in my heart. Aside that they are easy to apply, most liquid lipstick are quiet forgiving to my lips that is always dehydrated. When the Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick was released in the market, I was blown away with their shade range that I keep on lusting over them. It also comes in quiet a reasonable price which makes it more appealing.

TRYiNG A POWDER FOUNDATiON

I am one of the biggest fan of liquid foundations and I think that it's the best foundation consistency there is. I also haven't tried a powder foundation that satisfied me to be quiet honest thus the above opinion. However I also must admit that liquid foundations can take time to blend and quiet quiet consuming in touching up. When the Clinique Beyond Perfecting Powder Foundation + Concealer was released, I am quiet doubtful and hesitant about it. After trying it for a couple of weeks, I am now ready for a full report.

TARTE BLiNG iT ON BLUSH PALETTE

I know it's a bit too early to probably to talk about Holiday make-ups but please indulge me just once. I just can't contain my excitement when I got hold of the new Tarte Bling It On Blush Palette. I have been dreaming of getting a blush palette from Tarte for ages and since I am going on a month holiday at the end of the year, I think this is the perfect time to get one. When I saw this palette, I didn't even think twice of getting one. I know I have to have it (classic impulsive reaction in there).

THE NEW JOLi ROUGE

I have been a big fan of  Clarins as you may have noticed. The brand, aside from their luxurious packaging, has also good quality products. One of the product from the brand that I totally adore is the Joli Rouge lipstick. For AW 2015, Clarins have reformulated the lipstick and revamp its packaging as well.

YSL VOLUPTE COLLECTiON

Last year, I went to a phase where I am just obsessed with YSL cosmetics. It was a bad time and my bank balance was not happy at all. Anyway, I pass through that phase and thanks heaven for that but I still pick another shade that is not in my collection every now and then. Due to that obsession, I discovered some good YSL products that I really love until now. My biggest love goes to the YSL Volupte Lipstick and  I cannot get over how beautiful and good these lipsticks are.

THE BODY SHOP SPA OF THE WORLD

I am a big fan of spas. The idea of relaxing and being pampered is bliss for me. I used to aim for quarterly spas before but as life gets more hectic and with my blog as well, this is not feasible anymore. Actually, going to spa is becoming more of a big treat nowadays. When The Body Shop released their Spa of the World Collection, I was very excited. Imagine almost having a spa experience in your own time and place is wonderful. Almost being the operative word as I still love having a good massage by a professional masseuse. However, the idea of using luxurious products like the ones you can find in the spas is heavenly.

THE PRiMER OF ALL PRiMERS

I am a huge fan of primers. Aside from bases, I have loads of primers to cater to my different needs. I have a list of trusted primers that I can always rely on but I am always on a look-out for a good primer. The Sunday Riley Effortless Breathable Tinted Primer has been sitting on my Space NK basket for a long time. I have been in doubt of wheter to get it or not due to hefty price tag. Due to the recent Space NK discount code, I finally take the plunge and bought the primer.

THE REBEL ROMANTiC

I am hopelessly obsessed with anything that comes in rose gold. I am also equally obsessed with new makeup collection so when I saw the Kiko Rebel Romantic Collection, my heart skipped a beat or two. It is probably one of the most gorgeous packaging there is as most of the product in the collection comes with a rose gold packaging. Aside that everything looks so dreamy from the collection, the products doesn't come with a hefty price tag. A beautiful packaging and an affordable price is not always seen together in the beauty world. With a lot of excitement, I tried the new collection from Kiko and I am now ready with my report.

AN EYESHADOW PALETTE TO ADD IN YOUR COLLECTiON

Aside from blushes, I am also a big hoarder of neutral eyeshadow palettes. I can't resist a good eyeshadow palette to be honest. I always find an excuse why I need another eyeshadow palette. It has shades that I don't have, it has entirely different shades, it has a different packaging from the rest of my collection, and the list goes on. Another factor that could push me to buy something is if it has a beautiful packaging. I know it is a shallow excuse but you know, we need the pretty things in life.

THE SCENT OF SUMMER

I am one of the biggest fan of the Roger and Gallet Fleur de Figuier range. The body oil from the range and its handcream are staples for me all year round. When Roger and Gallet announces that the brand is releasing an Eau De Parfum from the range, I could hardly conceal my excitement. Fleur de Figuier Eau de Parfum will be the cherry on the top for the amazing range.

THE SEPHORA CREAM LiP STAiNS

I have heard so many good things about the Sephora cream lip stains yet I remained skeptical. Sephora is also hard to get from the UK which is annoying as the rest of Europe and probably the world has Sephora everywhere. So when I am on holiday and I spotted a Sephora which is just a few steps from my hotel door, I had my fingers crossed that they available stock for the shades that I am after.

WHY YOU NEED THE NEW CLiNiQUE CHEEK POP

When the Clinique Cheek Pop Blush came out last year, I am one of the many that wax lyrical about it. Like who wouldn't find its three-dimensional Gerbera Daisy design on their blushes pretty? It's translucent, sturdy plastic packaging makes the pretty pattern standout. For the SS15, Clinique released four new shades of the Cheek Pop Blush range and I'm going to share why it's worth getting.

THE AFFiRMATiON PALETTE

Make Up Revolution even though it is just more than a year old brand has brought out loads of amazing products and endless eyeshadow palettes for very affordable prices. If you are wondering on what eyeshadow palette to get from the brand or you are just starting to build your make-up stash and wants an affordable eyeshadow palette, I have the perfect one for you. It is the newly released Make-Up Revolution Affirmation Palette.

i'M LATE TO THE ViCHY DERMABLEND BANDWAGON

I know I am quiet late to join the bandwagon for the Vichy Dermablend but it is better late than never, isn't it? I am quiet hesitant when it first came out as I am not really into full coverage foundation. Then my skin went manic six months ago. It settled down now but it left a bit of some tiny marks scattering my face which means that I now seek full coverage foundations every now and then especially when I am attending a special events or when I just need full coverage if my skin is quiet bad.