NOTD: Clarins 103

I recently recieved this in a swap and loved the color! However, after I took a shower with it on (base coat, 3 layers of color and top coat) it just completely peeled off. Up for swap it goes...

It's a semi sheer opaque milky pink tinged white. The formula doesn't streak and applies smoothly.

Sephora Friends And Family News!!

For all those who do not know, Sephora Friends and Family (F&F) Sale (20% off) is rumored to start on November 14th. Now, I know people who've been adding and curbing their shopping carts all year for this! You can have unlimited amount of orders using the code, which hasn't come out yet. But, mid November is looking alot brighter already!

Review: Kanebo Lavshuca Summer Gradually Compact 02

These palettes were limited edition this year, summer 08. While I've been very slow at reviewing them...I doubt you would care, since I'm honestly not impressed. It's divided into a 'day' (white) part, and a black (night) part. When you recieve it, the inserts are not put in yet; you can choose how to put it in.

Price: 450NTD at a discount store, which translates loosely to 14 USD. However, online stores will sell it for quite a bit more.

Texture: It has a smooth texture, however it's the slightest bit of gritty from the glitter in it. Therefore, expect a little fallout.

Finish: Shimmery! If you hate shimmer, stay away. Like most Japanese brands, this is shimmery!

Pigmentation: Sheer...I had expected better from Lavshuca honestly. Their other palettes' pigmentation are way better. Doesn't really show up or pop! I had to use MAC Mutiny pigment to save my look the day I used this.

Lasting Ability: This didn't crease on me or fade during the whole day, above Urban Decay Primer Potion.

Colors:
This is where it all falls apart. The colors are so...light! So...disapointing. I'm already pretty pale (MAC NC20, yellow) and this doesn't do much. It's like a palette of highlighters.
Nevertheless... from left to right:
White side:
1. Light silver, shimmery. Nothing special..
2. Beautiful light seafoam green, I only wish it showed up more. Shimmery.
3. I'd say it was a silvery beige, something I bet MAC has duped. SUPER sheer! Shimmery.
Black side:
1. Darker light blue, which I think it a dupe for MAC mutiny. Shimmery.
2. Even darker blue, something that I would think was a washed up MAC Deep truth, maybe added with a little periwinkle color. Shimmery.
3. The only color without a shimmery finish, it's a satin flesh colored eyeshadow. Again, not really unique.

Review in 3 sentences:
It's a sheer glittery palette, that is Limited Edition. Honestly, the colors are not very unique, and I don't think the color combination of blues/ greens/silver/nude works well together. One of two palettes for Summer '08, and a huge disapointment.

EOTD: Navy, Purple and Teal

I was playing around with some of my blues and decided to throw in some purple. CC welcome!






I used:
Shiseido Majolica Majorca mascara primer
Shiseido Majolica Majorca Lash Expander Neo mascara
MAC dazzlelight
MAC Zonk Bleu!
Shu ME700 (purple)
Shu ME650 (navy)

I also apologize for the state my skin is in :X its been looking better lately though.

Taiwan Makeup News

Ooh lucky lucky Taiwanese makeup junkies!! In addition to the two Jill Stuart counters found in Taipei, they've opened one in Kaohsiung! While I do not know which department store it is, I will definetly update once I do. Also, as mentioned in my Taiwan Make Up post, there is a PLAZA Store, the only one outside of Japan except for the one in Taipei. Kaohsiung makeup lovers no longer need to travel to Taipei for their makeup fixes!! Have fun shopping :]

UPDATE: The Jill Stuart counter is located in Hanshin Arena, which you can access by taking their underground metro and opened 10/2/08. (station is called Hanshin Arena).