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White Definition INSTANT BRIGHTENING Makeup Lesson by MAKE UP FOR EVER

by Shirleen on April 21, 2013 in Make Up For Ever / Mavala with No comments

Recently, I was invited by MAKE UP FOR EVER for a complimentary one-to-one INSTANT BRIGHTENING makeup lesson (30 mins) at Sephora Ngee Ann City!

This 30-minute Instant Brightening makeup lesson (falls under the “Simply Perfect Complexion”) costs only S$30. The purpose of this session is not to be introduced to the products but to learn the technique and steps of achieving a flawless, natural looking and instant brightening complexion! You will be surprised that you can still look utterly beautiful even without mascara and eyeliner. Most importantly is to get the base and foundation right! I strongly believe without a flawless natural looking skin, even with the most trendy and glamorous eye shadow, I will not be able to create the perfect look.

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The products I’m using include UV Prime Daily Protective Make-up Primer SPF 50/PA+++, HD Primer in Neutral 01 and Green 02, HD Concealer, HD White Definition Instant Brightening Powder Foundation SPF 30/PA++ (recently launched with a new packaging), HD High Definition Powder, eyebrow pencil, Sculpting Kit, Sculpting Blush and lip gloss.

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What Are My Favorite Beauty Products?

by Shirleen on March 18, 2013 in beauty blog, Benefit / Bobbi Brown / Boots, Body Shop / Biotherm, Clarins, Clinique, Elizabeth Arden, Kiehl's, Lancome, Laura Mercier, Make Up For Ever / Mavala, Shiseido / Za, Sisley, Yves Saint Laurent with 3 Comments

Hi hi hi to my lovely readers, yes I finally ready to share with you my current favorite beauty products. My bad for taking so long to publish it. Though these products are my favorites but it doesn’t mean they are the best. It is based on my own experiences with the products.

Being a beauty blogger, I get to test many beauty products and I’m glad to uncover some great products along the way. I will continue to add new favorites to the list if I ever find any.

Do note that my preferences may change from time to time and I may amend the list if necessary. My current favorite beauty products are :

sisley clearing essence vitamin c

Sisley Phyto-Blanc Clearing Essence With Vitamin C

Sisley Nutritive Lip Balm

Clarins White Plus Gentle Brightening Exfoliator

Clarins White Plus Gentle Renewal Brightening Peel

clarins white plus cleanser

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MAKE UP FOR EVER Technicolor Spring Collection 2013

by Shirleen on February 21, 2013 in Make Up For Ever / Mavala with No comments

A few weeks ago, I was delighted to receive a fun and exciting eyeshadow palette – Technicolor Spring Collection 2013 – from MAKE UP FOR EVER Singapore, that is inspired by the saturated colors used in technicolor movies in 1920s to 1960s Hollywood, like some classics like The Wizard of Oz or Singing in the Rain.

make up for ever technicolor 2013

“I want to create an electifying beauty, the kind that emanates from certain women who leave behind a craving for their radiant, magnetic appeal long after they walk out of the room. I imagined a woman who could draw every eye and stop short any conversation just by walking by. This spring, I am paying tribute to color; for me, the undeniable radiance of yellow expresses the overwhelming pull that can create such irresistible attraction and spectacular sensuality.” – DANZ SANZ, Creator & Artistic Director of MAKE UP FOR EVER

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Make Up For Ever HOLODIAM Holiday Collection 2012

by Shirleen on November 19, 2012 in Make Up For Ever / Mavala with No comments

Can you believe it’s already mid of November and the holiday season is here at last! This festive season, MAKE UP FOR EVER has created a spectacular look to light up the year-end holidays with a burst of glitter that takes glam to the extreme!

Introducing the HOLODIAM Holiday Collection 2012!

The HOLODIAM collection captures the brilliance of the spotlights and the bold, brash glamour of a woman who is not afraid to take center stage.

To finish the year in style, I’m celebrating womanhood in its entire splendor by showing an audacious woman endowed with the radiant light of her incandescent charm. I’ve created a collection of products which set off her beauty in a dazzling show of harmonious, colorful sequins and sparkles. Ready to set the evening ablaze, she moves through the night in a halo of fantastic glitter and holographic, sensual, irresistible reverberations. – DANY SANZ, Creator & Artistic Director of MAKE UP FOR EVER

Recently, I was invited to preview the HOLODIAM Holiday Collection 2012 and a couple of ‘PARTY MUST-HAVES’ for this holiday season! The event was held at the newly opened Make Up For Ever Pro Loft & Academy, located at 36 and 38 Armenian Street #01-06 & #02-06.

I will be featuring more pictures of the newly opened Make Up For Ever Pro Loft & Academy at the end of this post!

HOLODIAM Holiday Collection 2012

The HOLODIAM collection is a unique celebration of fabulously glittering nights out. To complement the HOLODIAM POWDERS, a new set of FALSE EYELASHES sprinkled with golden glitter completes the HOLODIAM look. Magnifying the unique beauty of the woman whose eyes are adorned with these precious lashes, they catch the spotlight and radiate it outwards. Party lights glint off the iridescent shine of her eyelids, which seem to twinkle with the light of a thousand stars. The fine layer of gold that graces her lashes creates an intoxicating beauty that captivates everyone she meets.

HOLODIAM POWDER – S$41.00 (Limited Edition)

HOLODIAM POWDER, a loose powder that catches the light in a glittering rainbow of iridescent colors, was designed to enhance both eyelids and cheeks. The sleek box contains a thousand different hues just waiting to add drama to smoky or incandescent eyes, or amplify the cheekbones with a flurry of colorful stars. Color becomes light, and even black sparkles.

4 irresistible shades

4 shades combine in enchanting harmony to highlight each and every complexion.

301 : COPPER - Pink, Orange and yellow highlights

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MAKE UP FOR EVER Launching Its Seductive 2012 FALL BLACK TANGO Collection

by Shirleen on July 31, 2012 in beauty blog, Make Up For Ever / Mavala with No comments

After a recent launch of the NEW Waterproof Makeup AQUA SHADOW in June 2012, MAKE UP FOR EVER – a make up brand for professionals, created by professionals – will be launching their seductive Fall 2012 makeup collection on 2 August 2012.

Introducing 2012 FALL BLACK TANGO Collection!

The new 2012 FALL BLACK TANGO Collection, showcasing confidence and sophisticated femininity. Artistic elegance, colors that draw their tones from black lace and the Latin spirit of seduction are in the spotlight.

BLACK TANGO Collection was inspired by the Tango dancers and with Dany’s South American roots who used to dance the tango herself, she took the inspiration from their needs and has created easy-to-use and incredibly long-lasting products that are perfectly tailored to these extreme conditions.

“For this collection, I wanted to transport us into the hushed atmosphere of the Milonga room. Black Tango is an invitation to seduction and the world of dance. Behind the delicate lace of a fan, the deep gaze of a woman bewitches a mysterious partner. The two words driving my creativity when creating the products were incredible hold and emotion… for a passionate night of tango.” – DANY SANZ, Creator & Artistic Director of MAKE UP FOR EVER (lady with red hair)

2012 FALL BLACK TANGO Collection comprises of a Limited Edition AQUA CREAM Palette, three matching nail polishes (not figure above) and a lipstick with an incredible, glamorous shine.

I was glad to be one of the first to preview this hot collection at MAKE UP FOR EVER office recently.

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“Sugar Free” Lip Gloss Collection By Mavala Switzerland

by Shirleen on July 15, 2012 in Make Up For Ever / Mavala with No comments

Many weeks ago, I’ve received a surprise parcel all the way from Switzerland and in it was the “Sugar Free” Lip Gloss Collection By Mavala Switzerland. I was extremely excited upon first glance on the products.

This delicious and fruity collection comes in 5 new lovely mellow shades to suit different moods, occasions and outfits each day.

Mavala Lip Gloss is retailing at S$19.90 each and it is available at BHG Century Square, Metro Woodlands, Tara apothecary, Pink Beauty and leading perfumeries.

The “Sugar Free” Lip Gloss Collection has been created to match the MINI Nail Polish Collection, “Delicious Color’s”, for a tasty mix.

Mavala Lip Gloss, with 30 shades, has a rich, ultra-shiny yet non-sticky texture.

Feels like a delicious red coulis with this Strawberry 960.26 shade. Mavala Lip Gloss provides an ultra-shiny lip with thousands of reflections from particles of mother-of-pearl.

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Make Up For Ever Launching NEW Waterproof Makeup AQUA SHADOW & Sens’ Eye Travel Size

by Shirleen on May 27, 2012 in Make Up For Ever / Mavala with 4 Comments

Many weeks back, I was delighted to attend my very first Make Up For Ever event to preview the new Sens’ Eye Travel Size and the latest waterproof makeup line – AQUA SHADOW. They will be launching in stores from 7 June 2012 onwards.

“Pencils, pencils!” that’s what all my clients are requesting, said Dany Sanz, the founder of Make Up For Ever. To make life even easier for all busy women, this year Dany has created AQUA SHADOW – a jumbo pencil that is even creamier and easy to apply, with shimmering and matte shades for more sophisticated results.

Makeup artists are requesting them, especially those who only have a few moments to create dynamic, colorful make-up at fashion shows. They are perfect for backstage and for the everyday lives of modern and dynamic women.

AQUA SHADOW has a sneak preview in Miami and is the official sponsor of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim.

AQUA SHADOW – S$37 (Launching 7 June 2012)

AQUA SHADOW is a waterproof eye shadow pencil with extra colored pigments and long-lasting hold, containing a generous jumbo tip. It is both waterproof and long-lasting, resists seawater, chlorinated water and rubbing.

AQUA SHADOW, retailing at S$37, will be launching in all Sephora stores at Ion Orchard, Ngee Ann City, Marina Bay Sands, Great World City and VivoCity and their MAKE UP FOR EVER boutique at OUB Centre #04-16 from 7 June 2012.

AQUA SHADOW comes in 12 unique eyeshadow shades for a multitude of neutral, dynamic and smokey looks. 7 shimmering nude hues (Pearly Taupe, Pearly Copper, Pearly Pink, Pearl Peach, Pearly Beige, Pearly Pink Beige, Pearly White) and 5 matte shades (Matte Black, Matte Brown, Matte Taupe Grey, Matte Navy Blue, Matte Green)

AQUA SHADOW is a new addition to its “I LOVE AQUA” line that includes AQUA CREAM, AQUA EYE, AQUA LINER, AQUA SEAL and AQUA SMOKY LASH.

AQUA SHADOW brightens and intensifies the eyes in 3 seconds flat. And for the pros, this is the promise of fast results that withstand the extreme conditions of the stage or the heat of fashion shows.

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Make Up For Ever White Definition Instant Brightening Powder Foundation SPF 30 PA++

by Shirleen on April 26, 2012 in Make Up For Ever / Mavala, Makeup with No comments

Lately in the span of 2 weeks, I’m pleasantly surprised to receive 3 newly launched powder foundations from 3 different leading brands. Interestingly, each of them has rather different USP (unique selling point) although all are designed to give an even, brighter and flawless looking skin.

The first was from Clarins which I have reviewed last week and the second powder foundation I’m going to review now is the Make Up For Ever WHITE DEFINITION Instant Brightening Powder Foundation SPF 30 PA++.

Make Up For Ever WHITE DEFINITION Instant Brightening Powder Foundation SPF 30 PA++ – S$79

This Make Up For Ever WHITE DEFINITION Instant Brightening Powder Foundation SPF 30 PA++ is specially designed for women who like to play with contrasts and want to create an image that is at once understated and sophisticated, said Dany Sanz (the founder of Make Up For Ever).

WHITE DEFINITION was launched at all Sephora Singapore stores and MAKE UP FOR EVER boutique @ OUB Centre #04-16 from 1 March 2012, retailing at S$79.

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Beautiful Nail Colors – ShowTime & Delicious Color’s By Mavala Switzerland

by Shirleen on April 5, 2012 in beauty blog, Make Up For Ever / Mavala, Others with No comments

Last month, I’ve received 2 surprise parcels from Switzerland and thanks to Lynn for all these lovely Mavala Switzerland products. I can’t express how excited I am each time I opened up the parcels.

Are you familiar with this brand Mavala Switzerland? If you are not, let me give you a brief introduction of the brand.

Mavala is the world leader in nail care and is the first to introduce the Scientifique Nail Hardener which remains one of their best selling products to date and has outlasted perhaps 100 copies. With a heritage spanning over 50 years, Mavala was created in 1958 by MAdelaine VAn LAndeghem and is now available globally in over 100 countries.

Mavala, a Swiss beauty brand, offers a complete range of products including nail, hand, feet, face and make-up, all created from rigorous research and manufactured in our Geneva factories to impeccable quality demands.

Mavala specialize in nail care and offers a complete nail care solution to suit individual needs. Mavala Minis, a popular dinky 5ml bottles of color, actually available in over 100 colors.

First Parcel – ShowTime by Mavala

S$5.30 each bottle

The first parcel I’ve received is the whole collection of ShowTime by Mavala (6 mini glitter nail polishes). Upon opening up the box, I couldn’t hold back my excitement and I yelled loudly “OMG OMG!!” It was love at first sight! Love them all!

I was told that this collection box is only given to bloggers and press hence you wouldn’t be able to purchase the same box at retail stores. But you can purchase the nail polishes individually at only S$5.30 each. ShowTime by Mavala is available at BHG Century Square, Metro Woodlands, Tara apothecary, Pink Beauty and leading perfumeries.

These mini 6 transparent ultra-glittering nail polishes that comes in a dinky 5ml bottle in a small amount, won’t dry out before you reach the bottom. This unique miniature idea also allows you to try out enough colors to see you through the seasonal trend.

The 6 lovely colors are (from left) Sparkling Violet, Sparkling Gold, Sparkling Blue, Sparkling Bronze, Sparkling Red and Sparkling Silver.

The brush provides enough dazzling glittery particles even with just one coat.

Here’s the Sparkling Silver 229…..

……and something gold for you, Sparkling Gold 227.

This Sparkling Blue 225 has a mix of blue, red and silver glitter particles.

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by Shirleen on February 20, 2012 in Make Up For Ever / Mavala, Makeup with No comments

Time really flies! Let’s say goodbye to Winter and welcome Spring! Truly, Spring is my most favorite season of the year though I don’t get to enjoy the 4 seasons in Singapore. I extremely adore all the pastel, bright and lively colors during the Spring season.

In this Spring 2012, for the first time MAKE UP FOR EVER takes a Bohemian approach and launches its Spring 2012 La Boh©me Collection that includes the Limited Edition La Boh©me Eyeshadow Palette, a new shade La Boh©me Aqua Eye Pencil and 2 new shades of Limited Edition La Boh©me Natural Lipstick.

I was extremely delighted upon receiving a set of the new limited edition Spring 2012 La Boh©me Collection plus a Long Wear Eyelid Primer. I must say I actually love this collection very much! I actually fell in love with the eyeshadow palette at first sight!

Inspired by the 70′s Bohemian style, Spring 2012 La Boh©me Collection is perfect for those with a carefree and bold attitude. This limited edition collection is designed in floral motifs, embroidery, prints and patchwork.

Limited Edition La Boh©me Eyeshadow Palette, retailing at S$59, comes with 6 new limited edition shades in the favorite Spring pastel tones. Designed by Dany Sanz, in a completely homemade creation made of recyclable cardboard with bold patchwork of Bohemian-inspired 70′s floral motifs.

This paraben-free formulated La Boh©me Palette contains 6 eyeshadow shades with pearly or sparkle finishes for easy mix and match combination : Parma Violet (sparkle finish), Natural Green (pearly finish), Beige (pearly), Brown (sparkle), Lagoon Green (sparkle) and Coral (sparkle).

The fine texture comes with 50% pearly particles and glide on with fingertips or a brush for 2 different results : applied dry for a sheer luminous and natural effect or wet for an intense look, filled with pearly particles.

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