Nature Republic Black Gel Eyeliner + Hair Color Woes

 

Remember my Goo Hara post just recently? I was using Nature Republic Gel Eyeliner for my eyes and I gotta say that I love this tub of black carbon goodness.

 

My mom was complaining to me about Nature Republic and how it doesn’t match up to The Face Shop but I find their Eyeliners excellent. There is a nice amount of product in the tub and it doesn’t dry out like some gel eyeliners. The black color is natural enough yet buildable to a nice smokey black. It applies smoothly with an angled slim brush and dries in a snap. It doesn’t smudge easily and looks pretty for hours. I love this gel eyeliner and suggest you try it! I am going to pick up the dark brown gel liner soon because I love it so much!

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Sigh.. I wish I had great things to say about my hair but the colors been driving me nuts.

Why can’t I look good with my natural black hair? I wouldn’t bat an eyelid to dye my hair in the past because I had more time, more money to burn and I could at least cover the roots once it started annoying me. Now a days, I don’t have the luxury of time to recolor my roots BUT I really loathe my black hair. I find myself wanting to keep my natural dark roots but I find it hard to look at myself with darker hair. I find with black hair, I tend to look older & a little more tired.

Overall, black hair just doesn’t suit me

So now what else is holding me back from getting my hair dyed? I can’t seem to agree on a color. I find light hair a little passé, streaked hair hard to maintain and browns a little boring. What in the world do I do with my hair? Ugh. I hate hair dilemmas.

Oh and the worst part is that just when you are about to dye your hair, suddenly it behaves and looks good. Such an annoying syndrome.

Multi tone monstrosity with Black Roots showing. Ugh…

Care to share any hair color tips? Any hair guru tips appreciated! Do you have hair dilemmas to share too?

Love, BlovetBeauty

My Hair & Mascara Update

First off, I’m really sad that I can’t go shopping that frequently because of work and life commitments. I’m trying to look for a home so Its been a little hectic running here and there and meanwhile, I leave u with my current makeshift home

IN MY MAMA’S HOUSE, SOMEWHERE WITH ALOT OF GREENS & A BUS THAT TAKES 4EVER to come….

 

 

I was having dinner with the gals a few weeks ago when we got taking about JOSE EBER curling iron. I want to post these pictures for a dear friend of mine who is pretty keen on getting them….

 

JOSE EBER 19mm CURLING IRON

 

PROs:

+Curls are super natural and hold pretty well even without product

+It doesn’t get too hot so you won’t burn ur fingers if u touch the rod accidentally

+Very easy to use

CONs:

-A deflated bank account for financially challenged beings like me

-When I bought this at VIVO city, they were being supported by metal rings, which allowed the curling iron to hang vertically without dropping… …. I don’t think any human has metal rings in their homes to specially hang their hot irons.

In my home, I’m lucky to have some amount of wooden flooring for me to place this curling iron on. Do not place this on laminate flooring cause it can spoil it, in the long run. They should make a metal standing thingy that comes with most curling irons so that we can place it safely on the table without the rod coming into contact with the surface. ya know wat I mean right? Pls shoot me if u don’t.

 

 

In the afternoon, it got super super hot , I tied my hair up into 2 pig tails & my hubby called me

 PIPPI LONG

                  STOCKINGS

 

 

 

 

Yes, I think I see the semblance. Maybe I’m just PIPI LONG STOCKINGS EVIL TWIN ~!!

Looking at her really cracks me up all the time. Her pigtails and ridiculous orange freckles remind me not to take things so seriously & have a good laugh at myself every once in a while. Ya know ~

Also, I am a mascara addict. I switch Mascaras like a tick.

Lately, I have been going forth between the Colossal Mascara by Maybelline ( grabbed this from changi airport T3) and FASIO mascara ( a bitch to remove)

 

 

 

VS

 

As far as curl goes, Fasio wins. As far as removal goes Colossal Wins. As far as volume goes, Colossal also wins but I was pretty disappointed in its performance cause of all the rave reviews I’ve been reading. It doesn’t do much for me, so I won’t buy it again. Fasio mascara have great curling and holding power but its like CEMENT on my lashes. My lashes fall out and they are pathetic because of this mascara. TOo bad. I like the curl.

In summary, I am not going to buy either of these mascaras again. Phew… … Now I can invest some cash into the circle lenses that bring me a step closer to huge eyes!!

 

I used my Acer Webcam to take these shots. Pretty Clear if you ask me. If I look oily, its because I was born this way.     :P

 

Also, I know this is super late, but there were fireworks on the 4th July outside my home.

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My favourite food of the moment : Pecan Bun from Swiss Bake @ Holland V

My favourite dress of the moment

CIAO BELLAS!

 

The King Of Pop & Japanese Cosmetic & Skincare REVIEW

I cannot believe  that Michael Jackson just passed away.

The King of Pop is an absolute legend and its such a shock that he passed away at the young age of 50.

No human being can come close to dancing, singing or entertaining like him.

His was a life of fame, plagued by  endless legal suits, debts, family and image  issues.

When I watch his old videos, its like being transported to another time zone. Its like re-living my past and it makes me feel sad that this eccentric genius is gone….

I take comfort in one fact that despite everything, his music lives on.

 

 

R.I.P

 

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Moving on, I’ve been super busy at work and my desk is looking very cluttered.

My Practice Drawing:

Stuff I painted:

Some of my Work Tools:

 

On the MAKEUP & HAIR front :

 

 

After a serious hair frying incident and a rebonding session to salvage the over preocessed hair, I decided to chop off all the dead ends. I went to the shop and told the aunty to give me a straight hair cut and take off 3-4 inches of hair.

Now, when I leave my hair to air dry , its dead straight:

I had a fun time catching up with my pretty and wonderful friends last night and at the end of the day, my hair would look a little more wavy ….

 

When I curl this shorter  hair of mine, I find that it looks mighty short….I’ve always had long hair most of my life, so I guess I’m used to feeling hair on my back and framing my face. I would love to try a really short hair style but I know it will spell disaster for my fat face. Also, I am making a guess that my Hubby will be frowning, ALOT!

Men and their long hair obsession *tsk tsk*

 

I  so want my hair to look like these Japanese Girls that I see in

this magazine:
 

Right now, my hair is just naturally pin straight. It takes alot of time and product to make it stay curled. I must wake up earlier for the sake of grooming my hair ( but I’m so lazy) ! hehehe

 

EYE FLASHER!

I bought EYE FLASHER  recently at Watsons.I am a true blue sucker for Japanese Products and this one was sitting pretty on the shelve with the most gorgeous wet SILVER Eyeshadow ( right most shade on palette). The Japs are so smart, they include simple instructions on the packaging to obtain 3 different looks.

My Favorite has to be the first one – Smokey Big Eye

*DeLish*

 

I think the colors really compliment Asian yellow skin tones and they work together really well!

Many eye shadow palettes have certain colors that are crappy and certain colors that are gorgeous.This palette is that bit more special cause all the colors look great together and are so easy to blend, and they leave a gorgeous shine. I like the angled applicator tip that comes with the palette as it is suited for small areas, which then allows you to brighten the inner eye corners very nicely.

Also, the wet silver color on the right most is super super hot.

EYEFLASHER cost around $24 + and its worth every penny!

{I used all colors in the palette for my eyes in the picture above}

SEPHORA LIQUID

LINER

                    VS

SANA THICK EYELINER

 

SEPHORA: SEPHORA BROWN LIQUID LINER ( $20)

 

WATSONS: SANA EXTRA HEAVY EYELINER ( $24+)

 

 

The Comparison:

**I won’t do a comparison in terms of color because one is dark brown( Sephora) and the other is black ( Extra Heavy Eyeliner).

 

 

 

SANA

+ Very easy to use

+ The firm tip allows for easy application even on the lower eye lash

+ Does not smudge when you sweat

- The Tip does not allow for a very fine application like Sephora

- Leaves a hint of color after removal

 

 

SEPHORA

+ Very Fine Tip Applicator for exact and precise lines

+ Cheaper than Sana Heavy Eyeliner

+ Easy to remove

- Takes rather long to dry

- Smudges easily

-Occasionally leaves a reddish tint after removal ( this can look pretty scary)

 

Personally, I would go with SANA EXTRA HEAVY EYELINER. I find pen type liquid liners easier to grip and draw and I like the fact that my sister preferred the eye with SANA Heavy Eyeliner more than the eye with Sephora’s Line.

However, not to be too bias towards Japanese Products, I do find that brown eyeliner gives a softer appearance as compared to black liners and Sephora’s liner tips are thin yet firm, thus drawing a  precise line most of the time.

Everyone will have their own favorites, so do have fun experimenting!

 

MAKEUP REMOVER

(Bought this from WATSONS too, as they have a nice selection of  Japanese skincare and cosmetics…. THANK U WATSONS! )

Another Japanese Product that I am GAGA about. This makeup remover is so so effective yet gentle at the same time. I think Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil has a serious contender and I think this baby may emerge the winner. WHY?

+WAY CHEAPER

+Removes makeup like a dream!

+No funny smell

+A small pump is enough for removing heavy duty mascara!

+ITS JAPANESE!

+No Irritation at all( unless u get it right in ur eye)

 

BODY - LICIOUS!

 

 

Victoria Secret Berry Wash

* Changi Airport $18 +

+ Sweet smelling

+ Pretty Packaging

+Skin feels so creamy & moisturized after use

-If you have had smelly sweaty days, skip this. It won’t make you feel squeaky clean

Satsuma Body Polish
*Body Shop ( I’m not sure about the price cause my family has 4-5 bottles at home)

+ OMG, EXCEPTIONAL SMELL that diffuses all over the home

+Pretty Packaging

+Skin is left feeling very Clean & I am completed invigorated after a SATSUMA BATH!

-I skip this at night because it’s too zingy & invigorating for a good night’s rest

 

Hope u enjoy this review heavy post and have a well rested weekend !

 

CIAO BELLAS *MUACKS*