Makeup - Hits

It's back to makeup! I put really light makeup sometimes when I go to work, though most of the time is only basic UV protection/sunscreen, and so here are some of my favorites from the past (Academic) Year:

1) Maybelline Hyper Sharp Liner

photo credits: http://www.indianvanitycase.com/

Unique Feature: ~0.05mm thin tip

This is ideal for drawing really sharp and define lines, and great for beginners in my opinion, because your line would not end up everywhere. It's liquid based and is waterproof, thus does not come off easily even after a long, hot day. The only thing I wish it were? Cheaper. But really, it's still worth the price.

I have tried pencil liners but they don't last and smudges very easily. The pencil one I have is from NYX, though I can't remember which one of NYX's many liners it was. I don't really like gel liners, and I like liquid the best. I have tried one liquid liner before that didn't really last, and so compared to it, this is amazing!



2) odbo The Sunblock Pact

Photo credit: http://xspreence.blogspot.sg/

Feature: SPF 50 coverage

This is a korean skin care brand, and I got this when my mum decided to bring me to korea before university started in 2010, meaning I had it for a while. I bought 2, used one right away and loved it, and hence couldn't bear to use the other one. That is until my sis told me I would waste it. So I decided to take it out and use. And I still love it. I detest any liquid sunblock/sunscreen because application is not as easy.

I have tried another sunblock pact from Lioele and I hated it. Not sure if it was because I bought some very very old stock or it was an imitation (it was 2 for $9.90 clearance sale) and BOTH the pact broke after I used it a few times and became very powdery, with the powder spilling all over my 'makeup' box.

So until I find another better one, this is my fav, and I'm wondering where in Singapore I can buy this. Or if there is a similar one.



Past favourites

I haven't found a foundation that I liked, although I do like one BB cream that isn't sold in Singapore and I emptied the tube a while ago. I haven't found a substitute for it yet though. Leave a comment if you have a better BB cream in mind.

The Face Shop Marine Stem Cell BB Cream

Photo credit: http://www.chapterq.com

I have been to The Face Shop in Singapore and they told me only the Korean stores carry this. They recommended me another alternative which I didn't really like, although that probably would be the second best for now:

The Face Shop Quick & Clean Oil-Free Blemish Balm

Photo credit: http://www.chiarashine.com/

However what I don't like about this is the heavy feeling when you apply it at first. You kinda get use to it over the day, but it still is heavy.



I don't wear eyeshadows and lipstick/lipgloss or use eyebrow pencil regularly to tell you my favourites. Though so, I have one lip stain that I am absolutely in love with and use it everytime I need some colour on my lips:

NYX Tinted Lip Spa in Juicy

It's a nice bright red, and I usually layer it with NYX Black Label Lipstick in Silver Stone to tone down the red a bit.

If you are wondering, I get my NYX makeup from http://www.cherryculture.com/.



For now, that is about it. If you are wondering why I didn't mention brushes, I rarely use brushes, I prefer sponges.



I have blemishes on my face that my mum says is acne. I have been trying unsuccessfully to get rid of it. If you know a great product for me to use, do let me know in the comments.



Hopefully I'll take my sister's advice to apply more makeup.