Review: Rimmel Scandaleyes Waterproof Kohl Liner

The Rimmel Scandaleyes Waterproof Kohl Liner is a rich and creamy eyeliner that can be used both on the eyelids and on the waterline. This eyeliner is highly raved about and is supposedly budge-proof even on the waterline.

Taupe is my favourite everyday eyeliner. I don't like to use a black eyeliner on daily basis as I find that it can be a little too harsh sometimes and Taupe is a great alternative. Though subtle, it offers a nice definition that makes my eye makeup look well put together. It does transfer a little sometimes but it's no big deal as the color is not too dark.

I use the Nude to highlight my inner corner but I don't think its great for that purpose. The formula is rich and creamy and it looks a little cakey on the inner corner. I prefer these two NYX eyeliners for this purpose. This eyeliner can be used on the waterline but it does wear off quite quickly on my slightly watery eyes.

The formula of these eyeliners is creamy and nicely pigmented but I'm not hugely impressed by it. I really like the colour of the Taupe eyeliner though and I will look for another eyeliner in a similar colour to try out. If you have a favourite long-lasting pencil eyeliner, do let me know in the comments!

Review: Sleek MakeUP Blush by 3 Palettes

Sleek MakeUP is known for their affordable and highly pigmented products and their Blush by 3 Palettes are one of their bestsellers. I have it in four different color combinations - Sugar, Flame, Pink Sprint and Lace.

I do like the shades in all four of the palettes and I find them all to be very wearable, regardless of how bright or dark they look in the pan. The pigmentation of these blushes vary shade to shade. Lace and Pink Sprint really pack a punch and you will have to use a very light hand during application. 

Sugar is the most muted palettes in the bunch. It consists of a brick red (Turbinado), a shimmery rosy brown (Muscovado) and a light peach (Demerara). Both the brick red and the light peach are matte and very wearable. The shimmery rosy brown shade consists of very fine shimmer and can be used as a blush or a shimmer layer on top of a matte blush. This palette is probably the most versatile out of the four as it contains three entirely different colors which will go nicely with a variety of makeup looks.

Flame is my favorite palette out of the bunch, simply because the pigmentation is not over-the-top and the colors are all very easy to wear on a daily basis. This palette features a light dusty red (Molten), an orange-red (Bonfire) and a shimmery red (Furnace). I really adore all three of these shades, especially Furnace. I have never bought a red blush on its own before and this palette definitely opened the door to future red blushes purchases! Red blushes are actually extremely easy to wear and not scary at all. They may look very intense in the pan but they really translate nicely onto my skin.

Pink Sprint is a palette that centres about purples. It contains a dark plum (Pinktini), a florescent pink (Pink Ice) and a dark mauve shade has a strong plum undertone (Pink Parfait). Pink Parfait has just a tiny bit of shimmer running through it but it doesn't really show up on my skin. This palette is not as versatile as the rest. If you want to wear a deep plum or bright pink, you have to coordinate your eye and lip makeup.

Lace is probably the most popular palette out of all the Blush by 3 palettes that Sleek MakeUP makes. This palette has a dusty orange (Chantilly), a shimmery peachy coral (Guipure) and a coral (Crochet). The color combination is great, you get a good variety of wearable colors that can go with a lot of different looks. Guipure is a highly raved about blush that will tickle your fancy if you enjoy shimmery blushes.

Despite having great color payoff, most of the blushes in these palettes are not as easy to blend as I would like. You definitely need to use a very light hand when applying them and build the color up slowly as some of the shades, especially the matte ones, are incredibly hard to blend. If you are used to finely milled blushes that blend out easily, you'll find some of these blushes really hard to work with.

Overall, these blush palettes are a great way to try out different colors without busting the bank. However, I do not think that these palettes are a must to have because some of the colors can be really hard to blend. If you're a makeup addict who loves to try different colors of blushes, these can be a good way to expand your collection but do bear it mind that they will need some work to look good!

Review: NYX Slide On Pencil & Wonder Pencil

I'm a big fan of highlighting my inner corner. It really makes a world of difference, especially on my permanently tired eyes. Instead of using a shimmery eye shadow on the entire inner corner, I prefer to draw a slight line from the inner corner extending to the front portion of my lower lash line. I don't line my waterline because I find that my eyes look too opened and scary so these pencils are used on the lash line only.

The Slide On (Glide On, Stay On & Definitely A Turn On Water Proof, Extreme Shine) Eye Liner is a buttery soft pencil that lasts amazingly well. I have it in Pure White and I love it for a dramatic pop of brightness. The colour is opaque in one application but I prefer to use this lightly to achieve a more natural look. This pencil lasts all day on me and it hangs around even when my eyes are watery. It does fade a little throughout the day but the fading is minimal. I have tried to line my waterline with this but the colour just doesn't transfer and it could be because it's just too creamy to cling onto the waterline. I've seen some reviews online saying that this pencil cannot be sharpened and that is not true. I use the Sephora sharpener to sharpen this pencil and it works perfectly.

The Wonder Pencil is meant to be a concealer pencil which you can use to correct and conceal specific points like along your lips or under your brow bone. For me, I feel that this pencil is way too dry to look good as a concealer pencil. As a inner corner highlighter, this pencil doesn't last as long as the Slide On Pencil and it tends a flake a little bit due to its dry formula. I have used it to correct my lip line a couple of times and I don't think this pencil is opaque enough to serve that purpose. I have it in Light and I love the colour because it looks really natural yet brightening. This pencil does transfer onto the waterline but it doesn't last for that purpose at all.

In comparison, the Slide On Pencil is a clear winner in terms of formulation and longevity but it doesn't come in a nude colour which is a real bummer. I might look into getting a darker colour (that is not black) for my upper lash line. Any recommendations?

Review: Fresh Sugar Tinted Lip Treatment Sunscreen SPF 15

The Fresh Sugar Tinted Lip Treatment Sunscreen SPF 15 is one of my favourite lip products of all time. I used these tinted lip balms all throughout my winter holiday in Beijing last year and they were so amazing. I find it so difficult to wear colour on my lips when they are dry and cracking because many lipsticks and lip glosses tend to worsen my lips' condition and everything just goes downhill when my lips start to peel. These tinted lip balms were an absolute life saviour. Not only are they ultra nourishing and healing, they are also nicely pigmented and they gave me a surprisingly decent wash of colour over my lips.

The formulation of the Fresh Sugar Tinted Lip Treatment Sunscreen SPF 15 is amazing. A little SPF is always good. I tend to neglect my lips when it comes to sun protection so it doesn't hurt to have a good lip treatment that helps. These lip balms are also intensely moisturising and they actually heal my dry and peeling lips while offering my lips a nice coat of colour. It's really rare to find a product that can do both. You do feel the lip balm on your lips but it's nothing obnoxious. Despite having floral names, these Tinted Lip Treatment actually smell like lemons. It's actually quite citrusy and I'm not a fan of the scent but the product itself is way too good for me to give up.

I have it in two shades: Petal and Rose. I purchased Petal myself and the Rose miniature was a free sample from Sephora. Rose is probably the most famous shade of the line and it is a sheer red that adds just a tiny hint of color to your lips. It's definitely the sheerer of the two and the colour is very simple and classic. It doesn't pack much of a punch but it's definitely a gem when it comes to livening up your look with a sheer wash of dusty red.

Petal looks more like a warm dusty pink. I'm not entirely sure how to describe the colour. It is definitely a slightly darker and muted pink when worn on my lips but there is just a really slight tinge of peachiness that makes the shade look a just a tad fresher and younger.

The Fresh Sugar Tinted Lip Treatment retails at S$33 at Sephora. That's quite a hefty price tag for a tinted lip balm but trust me, it is worth every single cent. I would love to pick up a few more shades of the Fresh Sugar Tinted Lip Treatment in the future!

Review: Acne Clear Pimple Treatment Cream

For years I've been using Retin-A as a spot treatment and I swore by it. It is really effective and I can usually see results overnight. Of course, retinoids are not for everyone and it can create a hot mess if you're not careful with it. It definitely takes some time for your skin to get accustomed to it. Despite having used it for years, I'm still not able to use it twice a day without my skin peeling. The peeling is very mild for me but it really annoys me because it makes my spot looks worse under makeup. I can only get away with applying the product directly to the spot once a day and only sparingly.

I thought I would be using Retin-A for the rest of my life until I tried the Acne Clear Pimple Treatment Cream. My cousin actually recommended it to me and she raves about it. I never thought I would say this but this unassuming cream is actually so much better than my beloved Retin-A. I usually apply the product on the spot and leave it on overnight. Most of the time, the spot will be almost gone in the morning. Bigger spots might need a few more applications but they are actually significantly reduced after just one application.

The cream itself is actually tinted so you will have to sheer it out if you want to use it in the day. I would usually prefer the cream to be either clear or white but in this case I don't really mind the tint as I typically use it as an overnight treatment. I find that this is not as drying as my Retin-A and you can use it more liberally without having to worry about flaky skin.

The Acne Clear Pimple Treatment Cream is truly a hidden gem. It's extremely effective and really inexpensive. If you're on the hunt for a good spot treatment, do give this one a shot. It may surprise you!