Farisha Nadia

Wishlist Wednesday #1

Hi Everyone!

How is your week going so far? It's Wednesday, it's the middle of the week so hang in there! One of the ways I love to do to beat the weekdays blues is to dream or fantasise about beautiful (and mostly expensive) things, so that I can go and drool on their display cases over the weekends LOL. With that note, that's one of the reasons why I enjoy reading bloggers wishlists, so I decide to start my own ^-^

I admit to have been caught in the Naked fever and I have been dreaming about the Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette since it was launched. I was a bit, just a bit disappointed that the Naked Palettes prices have gone up from RM 175 to RM 188. I can't count how many times I have swatched them in the store. I really love the rose gold tone of the shadows and because of this I have been leaning towards wearing more rose gold tone jewellery. There's a chance that I might be able to get this soon so wish me luck :)

My foundation routine has always been consisting of using foundation or buffing brush. There was a period of time where I love (and I still do) using a sponge whether it is damp or dry. However I always hated (more or less lazy) to straight away clean the sponge and it is easier to spot clean with a brush than a sponge. But I have always had my eye on The Original Beauty Blender. I tried a few dupes but somehow I would prefer using a normal disposable triangle sponge because in my opinion they are softer and works better (my crazy personal preference). But I know that the Original Beauty Blender is so soft and works so well because my friends are all using it and I'm so jealous! However, I am still hesitant because of the price so I think this would be nice if it were a gift *hint* By the way, if I were to get this, I would get it with the Blender Cleanser Solid just because I heard in reviews that this works best to clean the Beauty Blender.

So, Too Faced has become bolder and straight to the point with their names now, with nothing to hide, no more innuendoes, and no more sugar coating, and to me this can just be an elaborate and extremely exaggerated marketing scheme or just a whole lot of confident in their product! Their latest release is the Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara. I'll admit the first time I saw their video I laughed like nobody's business. If you haven't seen it you can see it here. And then there's this whole raves and positive reviews about this mascara that I am impressed. Even Wayne Goss approves this mascara, so naturally, I must have it.

And last but not least, for the past week I have been obsessed with Michael Kors Large Selma Top-Zip Satchel Black. I don't know why I just recently discovered it. I was actually thinking that since I might be working soon, it's probably time to look into designer bags. I have always dreamed about (I still do) the Prada Saffiano and the Celine Luggage, but those are way too expensive. I was researching about Givenchy Antigona Bag when I came across Michael Kors. It was love at first sight. I don't know the exact price yet nor have I actually had the opportunity to touch it with my hands (window shopping) but I know the price range is affordable. I can't wait to know more about this bag.

A long explanation about my wishlist haha but I guess I'm just in one of those moods :) If you do make wishlist posts leave the links in the comments below so I get to know what's on your wishlist too! If not then just tell me in the comments what are your dream items ^-^

Thank you for reading and I hope you enjoyed the post. Have a good week!

Wednesday, August 06, 2014
2 Comments

July 2014 Favourites

favorites

Hi Everyone!

July just passed and we are half way through the year of 2014! Time does fly so fast and I hope you are having a great year with a lot of bright possibility in the future :) For now, it's time to share out monthly favourites ^_^ This month I didn't use a lot of beauty products, hardly wear makeup because I have been so busy, but here are the things I find myself reaching for the most the past month.

1. M.A.C Prep + Prime Transparent Finishing Powder

I love this translucent powder, it has become a staple in my makeup routine, all because of Wayne Goss Makeup Artist. He didn't recommend this product per se but he gave a tip (which you can see here) on how to make your makeup last longer by powdering your face after moisturiser and before foundation. How it works is that the powder will absorb any excess oil/moisture and it will provide a smooth canvas for the foundation. It works well with moisturised skin and dewy foundation. This means if you have dry skin or if you are planning to use a very drying foundation (like M.A.C Studio Fix or Revlon Colorstay) it will not work so well. With that said, I found that this tip works best with my M.A.C Prep + Prime Transparent Finishing Powder. The texture is so soft and fine that it stays on the face without looking cakey. Plus, I have tested this with flash photography and it has no flash back or white cast which is amazing! Let me know if you would like me to make a more detailed review on this product :)

2. Bourjois Rouge Edition in 17 Rose Millesime

I got this as a prize from Bourjois facebook contest and I was so happy that I was one of the winners! I chose the shade 17 Rose Millesime because it looks like a MLBB "My Lips But Better" color and after trying it on, it is! It is so pigmented that I can wear it sheer and I love to wear it sheer. It makes my lips look healthy and pink! I can also intensify the color by just using a heavier application. The price is like a normal drugstore lipstick price and it has become one of my staples too.

3. BCL Makemania Data Pencil Gel Liner in Jet Black

Because this month I wasn't wearing too much makeup, I like to tightline my eyes instead of lining them. It is a good quick pick me up for your eyes without wearing too much product. It glides on my waterline so smoothly and it is very pigmented, very black in color. The only downside is that it smudges, but after a whole day of wear, which isn't such a problem for me.

4. The Body Shop Early-Harvest Raspberry Shower Gel

I love anything that smells delicious enough for me to eat! Especially if it is bath products. Fruity scents make me so happy stepping out of the shower and The Body Shop Early-Harvest Raspberry Shower Gel was no exception. From the moment I smelled it in the stores I was sold. It really smells like delicious sweet raspberry. I can't stop smelling myself after every shower. TMI? haha.

5. Elianto Brilliant Riche Lip Color

Lastly, this was a last minute edition, just because I got a hold of it later in the month. I fell in love with the pigmentation and the look it gave my lips. I'm also impressed of the longevity of this lip products. I have all the shades and this is one of my favourite because it's the most natural. I talked about this in my Raya Beauty Essentials and also used it in my Raya Makeup Tutorial video. If you haven't seen it yet, you can checked them out here. A review on the Elianto Brilliant Riche Lip Color is coming up so stay tuned ^_^

So, that is it for my monthly favourites. I hope you enjoyed this post. And please share your beauty favourites in the comments below, I would love to hear from you :)

Monday, August 04, 2014
4 Comments

Make Up For Ever HD Foundation Review

foundation

Hi everyone!

Today I'm going to show you one of my absolute favorite foundations (and actually the most expensive one I own so far) which is the Make Up For Ever HD Foundation. This particular foundation took me months of reading/watching reviews and more months to save up until I finally decided to purchase it. And let me tell you, it is worth it ;)

Before I tell you about what I think of this amazing foundation, here is the description of it from the MUFE website:

The MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Complexion products use innovative formulas to create a new generation of makeup which is both invisible on HD cameras and to the naked eye. HD Foundation combines flawless coverage and an extremely natural finish. The Sericite contained in HD Foundation heightens the diffusion of light and intensifies the glow of the skin. Enriched with moisturizing agent, HD Foundation moisturizes and prepares the skin for makeup. Its usually smooth and elastic texture makes it easy to apply and a pleasure to wear. Skin texture is refined to give a very natural complexion. HD Foundation is an oil-free medium-to-full coverage liquid foundation which covers skin imperfections, while remaining invisible on-screen and in real life. It is available in a wide range of shades to suit all skin tones.

Okay! Lets start with the packaging. It is a hard plastic packaging with a pump and a snap closure. Because it's plastic it's very light in weight. At first I was a little disappointed that it is not a glass packaging because of the price but it doesn't matter anymore because it is sturdy. The shade I'm in is N127 which is very close to my natural skin tone and it comes 30 ml of product.

The texture is liquidy but not too liquidy. It blends very smoothly and easily. It sets to a naturally semi-matte finish. This foundation is widely recommended by those who has combination to oily face, but I think it will work well with any skin type. It's not drying so it will work with dry skin. If you have very oily skin, then I suggest you to set the foundation with powder or prep with any oil control base. The longevity of this foundation is normal, like between 5-8 hours, depending on how you prep your skin, and the condition of the environment. It does oxidise but not too much that you would consider getting a shade lighter. But to be on the safe side, you can always try the foundation from any MUFE counters and see how well it sits on your skin for a couple of hours before purchasing. The coverage is medium to full but it's not the fullest coverage foundation in the market. Below is the before & after picture of the application. I only used one and a half layer for the entire face, except around my eyes which I will later on put concealer. Notice how it covers up the redness of my zit!

Before & After application. The after application is only one and a half layer.

Semi-full face makeup. I did my brows, eyeliner and a sheer lipstick

Now that I have covered the basics, is it worth all the hype and rave? The answer is Yes, it is definitely worth every penny. The best part about this foundation is that it's very true to its claims on being an "invisible" and natural. I've used this foundation for photo shoots and on HD cameras, it looks gorgeous. It's beautiful on videos and photographs. It gives that soft focus effect on your face. I love to apply this foundation this with a sponge or with a buffing brush. And I love to use this foundation for special events.

Have you tried this foundation? Let me know on the comments below :)

Name: Make Up For Ever HD Foundation

Price: RM 175

Available at: All MUFE counters & boutique and Sephora

Disclaimer - I bought this product with my own money. These are my honest opinion.

Saturday, August 02, 2014
6 Comments

My Raya Beauty Essentials (Collaboration) + Hari Raya Makeup Tutorial

Dolly Wink

Monday, July 28, 2014
2 Comments

Maybelline Hypersharp Liner Laser Precision Review

eyeliner

Hi Everyone!

My obsession with makeup started with my realisation how a simple eyeliner can change your whole look. Eyeliner was the first makeup I tried and now have proudly mastered *wink wink* My go to look is the classic wing eyeliner and after trying a lot eyeliners my favourite drugstore eyeliner is none other than the Maybelline Hypersharp Liner. I would stock up on these babies every times they are on sale. Some times the price can go down to RM 16 ++. Crazy affordable.

Until recently there were only one colour for the Maybelline Hypersharp Liner Laser Precision which is in Black, but now they have newly launched two new colours, Soft Black and Brown. I was very excited to try one of these colours. Today I'm going to review the one in Brown.

Simple wing liner with the Hypersharp Liner in brown

I found this picture from last year when I was playing around with the Hypersharp Liner in black :D

Me playing around with the Hypersharp Liner in Brown hehe.

Some of the great features of the new Maybelline Hypersharp Liner Laser Precision is the ultra-fine tip, at only 0.01mm & it is smudge-proof, humidity-proof and wears up to 24 hours. One of the reasons why I love this eyeliner is the ultra-fine tip. It gives the most precise, sharp and crisp wing line. It is also very suitable for any eyeliner art. I always like my eyeliner to be very thin and this helps me achieve that look. The colour Brown really take me by surprise. Personally I would always opt for black because most browns don't suit me so well, mostly because the colour is never opaque enough. But this one shows off its colour very well. In fact under certain lighting, I can't really tell the difference with black. But at the same time it looks more wearable and natural. I fell in love with the first stroke, the first brown liquid liner I really like. Just like the formula with the previous Hypersharp Liner, this one does not bleed and it really is smudge-proof. But if you have oily lids, I suggest you wear an eye primer first because this eyeliner is very easy to remove even with water. As for the 24 hours wear claim I can't really say anything on that because I have never worn makeup that long.

Overall, I found my new love. I can't get enough of eyeliners, and I believe I won't get enough of this. This has definitely become my go to everyday natural eyeliner. I highly recommend this to anyone, beginner or pro, you will love this.

Have you tried this eyeliner? Let me know!

Name: Maybelline Hypersharp Liner Laser Precision (Brown)

Price: RM 35.90

Available at: Watsons, Guardians, all major beauty and pharmacies stores.

*Disclaimer - This products were send to me for review purposes. This doesn't effect my judgements. These are my honest opinion.

Sunday, July 20, 2014
13 Comments

Pages

Wishlist Wednesday #1

July 2014 Favourites

Make Up For Ever HD Foundation Review

My Raya Beauty Essentials (Collaboration) + Hari Raya Makeup Tutorial

Maybelline Hypersharp Liner Laser Precision Review

About me

Latest Videos

Connect

Followers

Press

Labels

recent posts

Search

Blog Archive

Popular Posts

Like us on Facebook

Flickr Images