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Showing posts with label Shu Uemura Curler. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Shu Uemura Curler. Show all posts

Monday, July 26, 2010

Kiss Me Heroine Make Volume & Curl Mascara

 

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One of the few few few things I dislike about this mascara has to be it’s terribly long silly name! hahaha Other than the ridiculous name, I’m loving everything about this mascara. This is so so so much better than The Magnum Mascara by Maybelline and I would so recommend this to all who have sparse, thin, hard to curl lashes. Even without a eyelash curler, this mascara can lift droopy sad lashes.

Kiss Me Heroine Makeup volume & Curl Mascara is a keeper!

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On the box, this mascara says that Heroine will COAT YOUR LASHES IN DRAMATIC VOLUME :

*LUSCIOUS VOLUME --- I like how it separates and lengthens super well. Volume wise, I guess I could get more if I applied more coats, but I prefer the long wispy fairy lashes effect I get with this mascara. A few coats is enough to work it’s magic!

*LONG LASTING CURL --- Definitely curls with a lasting effect. No droopy action after some time! Lashes feel light and airy.

*WATER PROOF TYPE --- No Smudging experienced even after a few hours of wear.

Overall, it delivers all it promise on the box so I have to give it an A+ for performance and the price is reasonable ( if I am not wrong, it’s priced around 21 SGD) Also, I really like the mascara wand. This curvy shaped wand seems to give nice lift to the lashes and it’s not huge or chunky, allowing me to coat all my lashes ( even tiny ones)   without staining my skin. Plus it dries so quickly which makes this ideal for impatient beings like myself.

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What can be improved:-

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The name & packaging. The name is such a mouth full and to have it shortened would be a joy! Also, I would prefer the mascara bottle to be a different color and to be more exciting in look. This wonderful mascara truly deserves a packaging facelift! The deep maroon color somehow reminds me of cheap and lousy mascaras I’ve used in the past which is not true at all for this mascara.  Anyways that’s just me being picky about packaging. Otherwise, a great investment for your makeup pouch ;-) I highly recommend this mascara~!

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You can tell I shop at Watsons quite a lot. They happen to be stocking some wonderful Japanese cosmetic brands, making it hard for me to walk in and out without getting a little something something….hehe  Watson’s sells their own beauty tools as well. This pink eyelash curler really caught my eye and it was cheap so I couldn’t resist !

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I put up my naked lashes just a few entries ago. Shall spare readers the same old before photo and just show you the effects after I’ve curled my sad sparse lashes:

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Almost all my lashes have been curled nicely and I like that there’s no biting action going on with this curler. Cheaper curlers can be overly broad or they simply have a poor grip and tension that results in poorly curled lashes.

I like this eyelash curler, let’s just see how long it last ! If it gives up on me soon, I am just going to go back to trusty Shu Uemura and get their  expensive curler that lasts for years. It’s probably going to be the best long term investment I make in terms of eyelash curlers ;-)

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Saturday, August 29, 2009

Hime Gyaru and Gothic Lolita Inspired Makeup Part 1

Here’s a collection of some makeup looks that I have been storing for the longest time. I was pretty much inspired by Hime Gyaru &  Gothic Lolita Looks…

Hime Gyaru with fake bottom lashes:

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Gothic Lolita Black Eyes:

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Stuff I used for this Gothic ETOD – Castledew palette ( isn’t the black intense?), Doll Eyes Mascara NYX, Shu Curler, Japanese Brand Lasting Cream Eyeliner(Black)

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*I received my Bags from Modhuman ( Etsy) some time ago too….Thought I’d share them with u guys :)

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1) 1970s Etienne Aigner SADDLE Handbag

I could put so many things into this smaller bag and the color was a  Gorgeous Dark Dirty Maroon… Unfortunately for me, the strap tores a little. I informed the seller and they gave me such a prompt refund and even allowed me to keep the bag as a collectors item. Such EXCELLENT AFTER SALES SERVICES.

Love u  Mod Human.

My only problem now is where in the world do I go to fix the torn strap??? arghh…

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2) Vintage 1970s Jane Birkin TOILETTE CASE

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I intend to use this bags as a home decoration piece cause it looks my doctor bag , has such a solid base and structure… looks so stunning with some flowers …. Oh la la , can’t wait….

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Finally, pardon my weird ass toes, 10 years of ballet deformed them…My new sandals from Far East!

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I hope u all have a fantastic weekend and I would like to thank Zoe for her awards and K for tagging me… Been a bit busy so I thought I would post this entry first… Below is a list of entries I have in store for the next week or so :

-AWARD & TAG !!

-  Hime Gyaru Inspired Makeup Part 2

-Wide Eye Ulzzang EOTD

-Castledew White Chiffon Base Review

-Clear Skin

Ok, u guys have fun & bye bye **

CIAO BELLAS

Saturday, August 15, 2009

Falsies 101

I truly believe that a woman can look pretty good with just a few items:

(A)  Concealor

(B)  Circle Lens

(C)  False Eyelashes

(D) Pink Cheeks

I am no fake eyelash Guru but its kinda interesting to know how people have different methods of applying them:)

Here’s the method I always use for false eyelashes:

- Criss Cross Eyelashes give the most natural looking effect. Taking a small scissors, trim both edges to fit the length of ur lashes ( it doesn’t need to be too perfect)

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- I like to trim the front of my lashes, cause my eyelid space is so small that a full length falsies would look like spider legs crawling up to my brow area… ewww… Nope can do

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-All Trimmed & Ready

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-Glue Time Baby! Use DUO or glue that sometimes comes along in the package(its pretty gd and sticky!)

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-  Fix the gaping hole ( btw natural and fakies) with a curler( I recommend SHU Uemura !)

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-Now I use mascara. I’ve watched some vids where they like to curl and apply mascara first to their own lashes and than place the false eyelashes on top, allowing them to reuse their falsies many times. I can’t use this method cause my lashes can’t hold the curl.

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-Finally, I use my fingers to press both lashes together for a more natural appearance.

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EOTD - NYX Falsies :

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Different types of false eyelashes:

Single Lashes 

*For natural looking eyelashes

*nothing too dramatic

*easy to put on

* can be used for bottom lashes( requires trimming)

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Strip  lashes

* Denser\fuller looking lashes

*adds length to lashes

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Strip Natural Looking  lashes

* Natural Looking

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Criss Crossed  lashes

* A popular choice for asian girls

* This particular criss cross from shu creates voluminous lashes that are thicker at the roots

*Dramatic

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Great Falsies Websites

1) http://www.shuuemura-usa.com/_us/_en/accessories/false-eyelashes.aspx

2)http://www.cherryculture.com/product.php?productid=16872&cat=348&page=1

 

BAT THOSE EYELASHES BELLA !

CIAO~