It has been a hot minute since I did one of my foundation reviews, hasn't it! I hope you guys have missed it, but not so much that you've not been happy with me ;)

Today's foundation is one that I'm sure a lot of people have been very excited about since its announcement - the Diorsnow Bloom Perfect Perfect Moist Cushion Foundation. This is Dior's first venture into cushion foundations, using Korean technology to develop a beautiful product with Dior's Diorsnow formulation.

The foundation comes in your typical cushion foundation packaging, with the branding printed on slightly raised clear resin so the print casts shadows in the light. It comes with one cushion and one applicator sponge. Here's the kicker - this foundation comes with a refill! This is rare for luxury cushions, and more likely than not, a first in the Western luxury cushion foundation market. Talk about getting more bang for your buck!

In terms of performance, I was a little sad at first to discover that I wasn't very impressed by this cushion foundation.

HOWEVER, fast forward weeks after my first few trials, I came back to this foundation one night after rediscovering it in one of my makeup boxes. I had had enough of this other cushion foundation I was trialling (this one had little to no coverage, not something my skin would appreciate at this point in time - Auntie Flo has started showing acneic signs of her impending arrival) and thought I would just slap it on since I was in a rush to head out and needed something to cover my pimples at least a little bit. A few pats later, I was staring into the mirror at lovely, even-toned, glowing, healthy-looking skin. You know how there are just some foundations that have that little extra oomph to them, that can give your skin this lovely, healthy glow, colour-correct it so it looks extra healthy and perky, and just cover all those pesky uneven spots in your skin? That was exactly what this foundation did for me that night.

Excited, I applied the same foundation the following morning in bright daylight, and it did exactly as expected - pretty, glowy skin!

Another plus? I hadn't used it in weeks, and it showed no signs of drying up or pooling in particular areas of the cushion - there was still a moist well of foundation left, and it was still really easy to pick up with my applicator and apply.

With Diorsnow Bloom Perfect Perfect Moist Cushion, applied in 2-3 layers, light translucent powder on the T-zone.

The coverage is light to medium, but it is buildable, so layer on extra foundation where you feel you need a bit more coverage. For acne, you will need an extra concealer. Because this foundation is so light, I found that I could use it underneath my eyes without issue, plus most cushion foundations are made this way anyway, so you have a complete base solution to take with you on the go.

One thing I must mention is that this product is very dewy, hence the glowing finish. If you have an oily skin like I do, make sure you have a mattifying powder to apply to your oily areas. If you have very oily skin all over, then I would suggest a mattifying foundation instead, as this foundation does not hold up well against sweat or oil.

Overall, a fantastic addition to the Diorsnow range. At the moment, I believe it's only available in Asian markets and retails for RM268 per pack (compact, cushion, applicator, and refill). Shades are limited, with only 3 available at the moment.

Hello everyone and I am so sorry this is late! The holidays and then transitioning into work made me completely neglect this poor blog, which really isn't surprising at all -.-

Anyway I thought today's update should be about a couple of products I've been trialling and a couple of new things that have happened since I last saw you all, so here it is!

1. La Mer The Hydrating Facial

Boy, oh boy, is this mask a treat! It comes packaged as luxuriously as you would expect of a La Mer product - green box, white packet, and then the sheet mask, sandwiched between two plastic holders to keep the creamy product saturated into the mask. Once you remove the mask itself, you immediately feel just how much rich, creamy product is packed into one sheet mask - the mask feels thick, super creamy, and just so densely packed, it's insane. To use, rinse your skin, then remove the mask and apply according to the cuts and contours of the mask, made to fit the face, of course. Leave on for just 8 minutes (and literally, you only need 8 minutes. I left mine on a tad too long and the cream kind of melted into my skin - a good thing - and down my face, getting into my eyes - not so good! - and that really stung!), and massage the remaining product into your skin. I like to use my facial massage technique with this mask.

After application, my skin felt incredibly plump and smooth. I have been struggling with dry skin in some areas, so I have a flaky chin and forehead, but this smoothed everything down and gave me such soft skin. So good.

2. Urban Decay Spring 2015

Urban Decay needs no introduction at this point. This year's Spring collection is nothing short of gorgeous. True to their edgy roots, their Spring collection features no pastels and pretty pinks. Instead, the brand chose to release a selection of sheer-but-dark lipsticks, a fab mascara/primer hybrid (more on that in a bit), a foundation and concealer, and a stellar selection of eyeshadows.

My favourites are most definitely the eyeshadows and the mascara! The eyeshadows are gorgeous, multi-dimensional shimmery pans of makeup goodness - take a look at their swatches below:

And that mascara/primer is something else! You know how most times when you're out all day and have another event to attend in the evening, you tend to just freshen up your makeup rather than redo it all, and when it comes to your mascara it's kind of touch and go there, because your lashes are stiff as f**k and all you want to do is add on product but you feel like you're pulling them clean off your face instead? That's where their Mascara Resurrection comes in. This baby smooths and softens that day-old mascara, and makes your lashes pliable enough to accept an easy application of extra mascara. What's more, it actually primes your lashes for that application, making them longer and thicker. Even my sister, who never bothers with lashes, noticed them enough to ask me if I was using  falsies - the ultimate compliment!!

The concealer as a bit of a disappointment for me, because I have lines underneath my eyes (ugh!), and these just settle into those lines no matter what I try to do to stop the creasing! The concealer itself is lovely and I still do use it to conceal my imperfections (this performs particularly well on dry areas) and to highlight my brow bone. Not under the eyes though.

3. Miss Dior

I was so excited to receive a fresh delivery of the gorgeous new range of Miss Dior fragranced products, including a shower gel and lotion duo, the new Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet fragrance, a deodorant, and an interesting hair mist! All the products smell so deliciously feminine, not a scent I tend to gravitate towards, but I love these so much, I've been reaching for the fragrance, deodorant, and hair mist almost daily. And you know that the best way to get your fragrance to last all day and all night, is to layer them - this range allows you to do just that!

4. My new hair colour!

I just had to share this because colouring my hair has always been one of my favourite experiences. I remember getting lovely comments and questions about my balayage back when I was still in Melbourne, so this time I wanted to post a little bit about my current hair colour and where I got it done. Here's what it looks like now:

I had it done at Grace Salon in Bangsar Village II - from the get-go, you can tell that they have a wealth of knowledge and experience behind them, and that they're committed to helping you find a hair colour that's best suited to your lifestyle and preferences. They take things step-by-step, advising you along the way and taking the time to make sure that things are going according to plan, making leeway for change if it looks like the colour isn't taking or won't turn out the way you wanted it to.

They also took the time to recommend the proper hair care products for my hair, what to use and what not to, as well as how to care for my hair. The advice I received was invaluable and is helping so much with my hair care post-colouring.

With the owners of Grace Salon, Grace and Lisa

5. Bobbi Brown Extra Illuminating Moisture Balm

Oh my gosh this is my absolute favourite product at the moment! It is marketed as skincare, but I use it as makeup and it is beautiful. It is a lightweight moisturiser with the most finely milled shimmer particles that make a very natural, yet very high shine look. I adore the finish that I get with this! If you're looking for a highlighter, seriously, look no further than this beauty right here. I am honestly blown away by how beautiful it makes your skin look! Plus, with skincare benefits, how can you go wrong with this?! Here's how it looks on me:


This retails for RM245 per bottle at all Bobbi Brown Counters.

6. Estee Lauder Micro Essence
Last but not least, the Estee Lauder Micro Essence. Brands don't like us bloggers making comparisons between their products and products of other, competing brands, but let's face it - that's the best way I can describe something sometimes! This is Estee Lauder's answer to SK-II's Facial Treatment Essence - a serum-esque product that's as light as water (literally - it looks and feels almost exactly like water) and absorbs easily and quickly into the skin. Like the SK-II FTE, this product is meant to be applied before serum and moisturiser, after cleansing.
Its performance? I would say that it's almost on par with the SK-II FTE. It brightens and clears my skin (I didn't experience the nasty 'breaking in' problem that I had with the FTE, where I had to endure a week or so of breakouts before my skin finally got used to it and cleared), it makes my skin look healthy and glowing, and it helps keep my skin hydrated.
In all honesty I would probably rate this an 8/10 to the SK-II FTE's 9/10, but it's a negligible difference, especially since it's about RM100 more affordable than the SK-II. A bottle of this stuff retails for RM320 per 150mL.

Another day, another new series! I've been trying to update my blog and my posts a little bit, and introducing a couple of new series' to keep you guys entertained ;)

I'll be doing quick reviews of products that I think are interesting (and ones that I hope you find interesting as well), and popular, just like the products I'll be reviewing in this week's 'Quick Review'.

These are a couple of products that I received from the Dior Spring 2015 collection, called the 'Kingdom of Colors' collection.

I received two cheek products; the 'Cheek & Lip Glow' and the Diorblush in 'Cherry Glory'.

Cheek & Lip Glow - this is a neon pink coloured, lightweight liquid stain. It's very subtle, and a few layers are required to get a lovely pink glow. I personally think this is a fantastic product because it is foolproof - you can never over-apply this and it blends really well into the skin without my needing to smooth it in too much or too long - and it's long-lasting. The only thing you need to take note of is that this is a liquid product, and therefore it won't blend well with powder. If you're using a powder to set your makeup, use this product before applying your powder. If you're using a powder foundation, I wouldn't recommend using this product with it because it's too light to be used under the powder foundation, but too liquid-y to be used on top of a powder.

I find that this product works best on the lips; it gives my lips a beautiful pink stain that looks both pretty and natural - and I used it on my lips in the picture below.

Diorblush in 'Cherry Glory' - at first glance, I was a little intimidated by this blush, but if my experience with makeup has taught me anything, it's that looks can be deceiving. I tried it out, and that bright orange actually does wonders for the complexion! I would recommend it for almost any skin type, but I think it would work particularly well on darker skins. Dior does have a knack for producing beautiful colours that flatter the skin tone really well, and I like this one just as well as I like almost every other Dior blush I own. Plus, my gosh look at the impressions on the blush! So pretty 0.0

I also received their brand new It-Lash Mascara in It-Violet, which is a fun, striking shade, though a wee bit impractical for everyday use. I haven't tried many Dior mascaras (only the Diorshow, which used to be one of my favourites), but I did love that it plumped up my lashes quite a bit. The colour of this particular mascara is quite subtle (as you can see in the picture below), so it can be a fun little punch of colour to add to your look without being too 'out there'. Personally, I love my black mascaras and that will never change (the same way I will always choose black eyeliner over any other colour), but it's something fun to have on days when I'm trying to create a different look.

Dior has also released limited edition Rouge Baumes, which I didn't receive, but I have tried these balm-lipstick-hybrids, and I used one in the look I photographed below. I used the colour 'Star', which was released before this collection, on top of the Lip & Cheek Glow. These feel lovely and creamy on the lips, and provide just a tiny hint of colour, much like the coloured lip balms that most brands on the market have in their product lineup at the moment. It gives your lips a hint of glossiness too, which I personally love, because gloss gives your lips that extra bit of oomph and makes them look plumper.

I used these products in a look I wore out the other day, and this is what they look like:

Dior Star Foundation in 020, Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade in Taupe, Dior Mono Fusion Eyeshadow, Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Eyeliner, Dior It-Lash Mascara in It-Violet, Diorblush in Cherry Glory, Dior Cheek & Lip Glow in the centre of the lips, Dior Rouge Baume in Star over entire lip.

The Dior Kingdom of Colours Spring 2015 collection is on counters now.

A few of you might remember that a while ago, I started this series called 'New In', where I share with you products either new to me, or new to the beauty industry. All these products are ones I've tried and tested, and I wanted to share with you my reviews on them because that's what a beauty blog is for! :)

So here's the next installment of 'New In', featuring some Dior, some La Mer, and some exciting brands that are completely new to me. Enjoy!

1. Dior Capture Totale Le Serum

This luxurious bottle is brand new to the Dior skincare family, and I am so excited to be able to share it with you. On me, this lightweight serum simply made my skin firmer and plumper, but on my parents, whoa! It smoothed down fine lines, reduced sagginess and increased the firmness and overall health of their skin. It's one of those products that my parents fight over to make sure that the other doesn't use too much of it.
I have the same complaint I have of all Dior skincare - I don't like its artificial fragrance, but it's something I'm willing to overlook if it continues to perform with such promising results.

2. diptyque eau de lavande perfume

After I received this perfume, I happened to read about it in an article on an online magazine. The article was about fragrances that 'turn a guy on' (sorry, it's very early in the morning as I'm typing this, and I can't figure out a less-vulgar, yet not-so-formal way of saying this), and hails lavender as a great turn-on-er of men (again, I apologise for the lack of grammatical prowess). diptyque eau de lavande was recommended for its authentic, musky scent.

I thought the article was interesting, but I was sold by this fragrance way before the article came along - it's deep, earthy, and just so beautiful and mature - nothing like the light, girly flower scents that most major perfumeries produce. I am a huge fan of these kinds of fragrances, but I must admit that they're not for everyone. If you're ever near a diptyque counter, head over and try this on first - it just might surprise you.

3. Scrubidoo

I must admit that the reason why I even agreed to try Scrubidoo is because the people over at Scrubidoo HQ are total sweethearts. I love their approach to PR, and I really appreciate people like that! That being said, I also love their product and that's why I chose to share it with you guys. I received the coffee scrub to trial, and it made me really excited because coffee granules are known to help reduce the appearance of cellulite. Now the thing about cellulite that most people either don't know or choose to forget, is that it can happen to anyone. It's genetic, and it happens when the body chooses to store fat in a different way. Even a skinny girl can have fat, and that's why cellulite could happen to just about anyone.

So I tried the scrub out, and sadly nothing happened to my (already barely visible) cellulite. It did, however, completely rid my skin of dry flakes, plus it moisturises the skin whilst it exfoliates, so my skin was left feeling silky smooth and almost buttery once I was done. These scrubs are made fresh and therefore have an expiry date, so be warned that you will need to be consistent with your use of these products if you're gonna get your money's worth (I like it because it forces me to be diligent with caring for my skin!). You can get Scrubidoo at www.scrubidoo.com. The Just Coffee Scrub retails at SGD$17.90 for a 220g packet.

4. La Mer Illuminating Eye Gel

Now you guys know that I love La Mer. I love their PR, I love the luxuriousness of the brand, heck, I even love the beautiful aquariums at the brand's counters. I'm a huge fan of their Moisturising Soft Cream, but I just couldn't bring myself to love the Illuminating Eye Gel. I know that I'm always harping on about wrinkles around my eye area, so let me premise this review by saying that I do read what the product is meant to do and I know that this eye treatment doesn't target wrinkles, so that's not what I looked for when I trialled this!

What I like about this eye gel is that it's much lighter than the other La Mer products, so if you find  other La Mer products too heavy for your skin, this might still work for you. My eye area is particularly sensitive towards heavy eye creams, and I tend to develop milia around my eye area with most eye creams, but not with this one! I love the way it hydrates the skin around my eyes and sets it up perfectly for undereye concealer, without making the under-eye area too oily or slippery.

However, I found that this eye gel didn't brighten up my eye area at all, so I don't think this is something I'd repurchase.

5. Sulwhasoo Luminature Essential Finisher

This brand, spanking new product really caught my attention when I heard about it. Sulwhasoo is a brand that stays true to its Korean heritage and roots, so it's no surprise that this product was inspired by a skincare product created and used 1,500 years ago by Korean royalty. It is a 'skincare finisher' - a product that seals in your skincare to aid the absorption of said skincare and to prevent damage caused by external pollutants. It is chock-full of antioxidants (Sulwhasoo has patented an optimised complex of ginseng and green tea for this - called Locsamhyo™ - and packs a punch equivalent to 5 roots of ginseng and 110 cups of green tea per bottle) and helps to keep the skin clear and luminous.

I honestly don't even know if such a skincare product is necessary, though it certainly has shown some benefits - my skin does look brighter and more luminous, and makeup sits beautifully on top of this product. My skin always looks like it's glowing when I use this product underneath my foundation. I'm in love with the finish, and it looks like I'm not the only one, because this product has broken the record as Sulwhasoo's most successful product launch.

One thing I noticed when I used this, though, is that my skin gets quite oily by noontime whenever I have this product on. It's nothing a quick powder touch-up won't fix, but it's something to take into account before you purchase such a pricey product. This launches in January 2015 here in Malaysia and will retail at RM280 per 80mL bottle.

6. Innisfree
This is more of a general overview of a brand that's brand new to Malaysian shores - Korean eco-beauty powerhouse Innisfree. This is a brand that gives back and makes the effort, with forest conservation efforts, all-natural skincare, and recycling and reusing policies that would make a hipster proud. I am in love with almost all their makeup products (try their powder highlighter - it's my favourite product), and have recently developed an obsession with their masks. Their first store opened in Sunway Pyramid (good thing too, cause I'm always there) and I'm sure there's more to come!

Hi guys! I've decided to introduce a new series to my blog, and I hope you guys will enjoy this one!

As you guys probably know/have guessed, as a beauty blogger I receive a ton of products to review. I prefer to feature products in themed posts, but sometimes certain products don't fit within a theme, and sometimes other products didn't work for me, but I want to be able to share why they didn't work, and perhaps help you decide what products to buy depending on your skin type.

So I decided to start this series, sharing with you guys the latest products to hit the shelves (and my desk!) and my opinion of them!

This first post might be a little long, but I'll try to keep the next posts in this series to about 4-5 products. So here goes - products brand new to me and in stores in October!

Laura Mercier Sensual Reflections Fall 2014

Laura Mercier's Fall collection this year is beautiful and as its name suggests, sensual. The brand has injected gorgeous plums and greens into this collection, and I love the amazing eyeshadows in this collection. I was only able to try one of their eyeshadows - the Satin Matte Eye Colour in Gold Seduction - and I love it! It is a rustic, almost olive/bronze gold with shimmery gold flecks in it. Its texture is very soft and buttery, and it is very pigmented, which is something that I love about it. All I need to do is apply a few swipes and then blend. The colour is so flattering on my skin, and I think it can be super flattering on other warm skin tones as well.

At the Laura Mercier Sensual Reflections event.

Diorskin Star Foundation
Dior's latest foundation offering is inspired by the illuminating techniques of makeup artists, and contains hollow silica beads that capture and diffuse light, creating a correcting halo that glows, but doesn't shine. I adore this foundation (and its accompanying, Beauty Blender-inspired applicator - which is a lot more dense, and therefore doesn't absorb as much product, leaving all the foundation on your skin instead of inside the sponge). I love the coverage (medium to full), the texture on my skin (glowy, lightweight), and its oil control qualities (only minimal powder needed at midday). Here are a couple of shots showing you the foundation on my skin:



Clinique Chubby Stick Baby Tint
I have obsessed over Clinique's Chubby Sticks ever since they were just Chubby Sticks! Now that they've released new Chubby Stick Baby Tints, I am over the moon. These sticks are so moisturising and good for the lips - I feel an obvious softness and smoothness to my lips a few hours after I first apply it. They also add a lovely, natural colour to the lips. I received the colours Budding Blossom and Flowering Freesia to try, and here they are:

Budding Blossom

Flowering Freesia

Both colours are quite similar, though you can see a more plummy undertone in Flowering Freesia, and a more pinky tone to Budding Blossom. I think this is something that I would have loved back in high school, for its natural colour and moisturising properties. My favourite of the two is Budding Blossom, because it's such an uplifting, brightening colour. If you're looking for a lip balm that can give you a little colour for school, or if you're new to makeup and don't want to make the leap to full-coloured lipsticks, then this is definitely the product for you.

Colours Cosmetics Kabuki Brush
Colours Cosmetics is a Malaysian brand, and they have released a lovely, short-handled kabuki brush made for applying foundations and powders. I received this to trial a few weeks ago, and in trialling this, I have come to discover that my favourite way to use it is as a powder applicator. This allows me to pack on powder where I need it (on my T-zone, to absorb oil), without having my skin look too cakey. The short handle also helps when you want to get close to the mirror to apply your foundation. I've knocked my brushes against my mirror one too many times, so I appreciate a shorter handle when I can get it!

For Beloved One skincare
For Beloved One is a Taiwanese skincare brand, and I have really been enjoying trialling their products! My absolute favourite by far is their SPF50 Sunscreen, which is tinted and provides excellent coverage, plus a bonus, extremely glowy, dewy finish. Also on my list is their Melasleep Whitening Essence, which has helped me reduce the appearance of my acne scars.

Bobbi Brown Sheer Brights eyeshadow
I love pastel eyeshadows, because they can brighten up any eye look. I tried the colours Pistachio (a light, pastel satiny green), and Berry Sorbet (a shimmery pink) and though the pink didn't stand out (I'm not a fan of pink eyeshadow), the green certainly did! I love putting this in the inner corner of my eyes to brighten a neutral smoky eye look. Just remember to lay down a white base (my favourite is the NYX Eye Pencil in Milk) before applying your pastel eyeshadow, because it's really going to help the colour pop!

Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate
This amazing serum is the result of decades of research in the Shiseido labs, and after months of trialling, I can finally say that that effort has most definitely paid off. This serum was formulated with the aim of providing the skin with ultimate immunity, hence the name 'Ultimune'.When I first started trialling this serum, I wasn't quite sure it was effective. I started it right before a bout of travelling, which didn't help things because I started breaking out and this serum didn't seem to be doing anything to help that. Fast forward almost two months, and I can see why it is such a highly celebrated release. My skin is luminous and healthy (though admittedly, I am still breaking out here and there!). A huge zit that I had on my cheek is just starting to disappear, and I feel like the time it took, and the way in which it started to disappear, was much shorter and less harmful to my skin. My overall skin condition is better than ever in terms of firmness, luminosity, and smoothness. I am very impressed!

And that sums up my first ever 'New In Stores' post! I hope you enjoyed this post, and that you will continue to tune in for future posts in this series. If you have any questions about the products above, leave me a comment and I'll get to it as soon as I can :)

Thanks for reading!

I'm trying to do more non-tutorial videos on my channel, and I thought this one would be something that you guys would like to watch!

I hope you enjoy the video :)

Products mentioned:

Shu Uemura The Lightbulb UV Compact Foundation - a great compact foundation that doesn't look too cakey on the skin. Read full review here.

Laura Mercier Smooth Finish Foundation Powder - another great compact foundation. Both these compact foundations are actually quite similar, and I highly recommend both.

Kiss Me Long & Curl Mascara and Kiss Me Volume & Curl Mascara - my favourite mascara combination at the moment, and I'm discovering that a lot of Malaysian girls also use this mascara. They both hold a curl really well, and they do wonders for the lashes. Read my full review here.

Dior Hydra Life BB Eye Cream - I bought this eye cream on Lisa Eldridge's recommendation in one of her makeup videos, however I'm not liking it very much, because this one really creases and falls into the fine lines of the eyes. It also isn't quite bright enough to do any real work concealing dark circles. I'm quite disappointed because her recommendations are usually spot on, but oh well!

Dermalogica Precleanse Wipes - a fantastic makeup remover that removes every trace of makeup, and quite easily. It does leave behind a tiny trace of oiliness on the skin, so I follow it with...

Bioderma Crealine H20 - this is a micellar cleansing water, and it is one of the most effective cleansing solutions for removing makeup, false eyelashes, etc. 

Simplicité Great Outdoors Sunscreen - a lightweight, moisturising sunscreen that Simplicité says will not clog the skin. It feels really light on the skin, and so far I haven't broken out from it yet, which is good for my skin.

Kyrolan High Gloss in Toffee - even after buying and trialling so many other nude lipsticks, I still come back to this one time and time again. It is warm enough to be extremely flattering on the skin, plumps the lips, and looks amazing. I love the way it looks and feels!

Chanel Ombres Contrastes Duo in Sable-Emouvant - this is a basic combination of a brown and champagne eyeshadow

Make Up For Ever HD Compact Blush in 215 - this is MUFE's replacement for their HD pump blushes, and they did a fabulous job! These are much easier to blend (with fingers) and spread easily onto my cheeks without resistance or dragging, so my base makeup stays in place. I wouldn't recommend applying this product with a blush because it is so much easier and more user-friendly to apply with fingers.

The Lip Slip: One Luxe Gloss by Sara Happ - this is the gloss counterpart to Sara Happ's famous One Luxe Balm. It does hydrate the lips really well and helps to soften any cracks or flakes that you have on your lips. I purchased mine via Luxola.com.

rmk Super Basic Concealer Pact - this concealer isn't particularly pigmented (my favourite pigmented concealer is the one from Cathy Cat Korea - read my review and see it in action here - which has unfortunately been discontinued), but what it lacks in pigment, it makes up for in pure staying power. This concealer has a really thick consistency that helps it really stick to your skin and conceal imperfections once applied. The downside? If you don't blend properly, it can look quite patchy, especially once you try to set it with powder.

Shiseido Eyelash Curler - an eyelash curler that curls the lashes beautifully. If you have more of a flat eye, then this is the eyelash curler for you.

Melvita Rose Flower Water - if you're a fan of a more hydrated, plumped skin, then you should try finishing your makeup with a spritz instead of powder, or on top of powder. I like to use moisturising sprays for this, because I feel like they have a little bit more of a kick to them and hold the makeup in place better. This beautiful rose water from Melvita is kind to your skin and won't stress it out, so it's great to use for people with sensitive skin. It comes in a few other scents, and I really want to try the lavender scented one (I adore all things lavender!).

Tony Moly Backstage Gel Eyeliner - my current favourite gel eyeliner for its smooth, easy-to-apply texture and its great super black pigment. See it in action here.

Make Up For Ever HD Microfinish Powder - one of the best HD powders out there. Read my review on it (and a few other HD powders) here.

Rouge Bunny Rouge Highlighting Liquid in Seas of Illumination - this fantastic multi-tasker has become a favourite of mine. It has very finely milled microparticles of shimmer suspended in the thinnest liquid, so it is really easy to blend onto the skin, or into your moisturiser or foundation. The texture also makes it great for thinning out thicker cream foundations, whilst adding a lovely glow to the skin.

Daiso Eyelashes - these are so affordable and great for Asian eyes. They are cut just at the right length and width, and fit my eyes perfectly without my having to cut them. I also love that they're so affordable but still last a good 3-4 uses.

Smashbox Full Exposure Palette - one of my favourite neutral palettes at the moment. The variety of colour and the fact that the colours are quite neutral (meaning they don't lean too cool or warm and suit a great range of skin tones) gives this palette a great versatility. One little gripe I have is that the eyeshadows aren't as smooth as I expected them to be, and the shimmer eyeshadows are quite poorly pigmented.

Urban Decay Naked Palette - despite not using this a whole lot, I still think it's a great palette to own. The eyeshadows are buttery, smooth and pigmented, the colour range is great, and I love the textures of both the matte and shimmer colours. I'm not sold on the Naked 3 palette (too pink), but the first two are great.

Covo Cosmetics Timeless Eyeshadow Palette in Vibrant - I love that there's a Malaysian brand that I can recommend to overseas beauty buyers now. This eyeshadow palette is a mix of fantastic colours that make it incredibly versatile and a basic palette for creating so many different looks (what's great though, is that this palette comes in a nude eyeshadow version too :)) depending on what look you're going for. I love carrying this around with me because it gives me so many options to choose from, and the chance to try out brighter, more daring looks. The eyeshadow textures are lovely, and the shadows are pigmented. So far, this is shaping up to be a great palette!

I hope you guys enjoyed this video, and if you have any questions or comments about the products just leave them in the comments below! x