make-up routine for school

Basically, I have a super simple, fuss-free make-up routine for school. After my skincare routine, I dab on sun protection in the forms of Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection Cream SPF55 and Kiehl's Ultra Moisturizing Eye Stick SPF30. Next, I conceal blemishes (if any) with ELF Corrective Concealer Palette. Lastly and perhaps the one step I deem most crucial in my personal make-up routines for an occasion is undereye concealing. I find that concealing any undereye darkness instantly brightens the face and adds a tinge of radiance. I do not have particularly awful dark circles but as a college student, I certainly struggle to attain more than sufficient sleep. For now, I am switching between two options of undereye concealers - Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Highlighting Concealer and Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser. I love both products but the shade of the latter suits my skin tone a tad better. This brings us to the conclusion of my easy and convenient make-up routine for school.

cosmetics from europe

 

L-R: Max Factor Fase Lash Effect Gold Mascara, Hello Kitty Magnetic Gloss, Hello Kitty Blush 

skincare routine (November 2012)

DAY

1. Rosette Hello Kitty Collagen Wash
2. Hada Labo Arbutin Hydrating + Whitening Lotion
3. Kiehl's Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado
4. The Body Shop Vitamin E Creamy Neck Gel
5. Lush Mint Julips Lip Scrub
7. Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection Cream SPF55
8. Kiehl's Ultra Moisturizing Eye Stick
9. Liese Smooth Hair Cocktail
10. Essential Damage Care Nuance Airy Anti Frizz Serum


NIGHT

1. L'Oreal Gentle Lip & Eye Make-Up Remover
2. L'Oreal Gentle Cleansing Milk
3. Herbal Essences Glanz and Glimmer Shampoo
4. Essential Damage Care Nuance Airy Conditioner
5. Essential Damage Care Nuance Airy Intensive Hair Mask (once weekly)
6. Soap & Glory Scrub Of Your Life (once weekly)
7. Lux White Impress Body Wash
8. Rosette Hello Kitty Apple Gommage (once weekly)
9. The Body Shop Vitamin E Gentle Facial Wash
10. Heme Magic T-Zone Peeling Mask (once monthly)
11. Hada Labo Arbutin Hydrating + Whitening Lotion
12. Yes To Blueberries Eye Firming Treatment Cream
13. The Body Shop Vitamin E Creamy Neck Gel
14. Nivea Night Whitening Body Milk
15. Soap & Glory Heel Genius Foot Cream
16. Organix Moroccan Argan Oil
17. Organix Cherry Blossom Ginseng Shine Finish Spray
18. Victoria's Secret The Hand Cream
19. Hello Kitty Treatment Lip / Sophie Monk Little Twin Stars Lip Essence

A-Z of Beauty Tag

Got this tag inspiration from FleurDeForce on YouTube! :)

Basically, what this tag entails is that the participant lists a cosmetic brand (skincare / haircare / make-up) which first letter falls under A all the way to Z. In my case, I have gone out of my way to list more than one brand under every alphabet. Also, under every alphabet category, besides listing the brand(s), one must also state a good product from a particular brand mentioned. For brands that I failed to list any product, it simply translates to the fact that I have yet to test any of their items.

So, here goes! :)

A: Avene - Avene Thermal Spring Water Mist
    Anastasia - Anastasia Clear Brow Gel
    Anna Sui - Anna Sui Secret Wish Eau de Toilette
B: Benefit - Benefit Speed Brow
    Burt's Bees - Burt's Bees Soap Bark & Chamomile Deep Cleansing Cream
    Bourjois - Bourjois Healthy Mix Correcting Concealer
    Bodycology - Brown Sugar Vanilla Body Cream
C: Chanel - Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua Foundation
     Chloe - Love, Chloe Eau de Parfum
     Clinique - Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara
     Canmake - Canmake Cheek&Cheek
     CandyDoll -  CandyDoll Liquid Foundation
     Couleur Inc - Couleur Inc Floral White Eye Shadow/Liner
     CoverGirl - CoverGirl Nature Luxe Mascara
     Coastal Scents - Coastal Scents 10 Blush Palette
D: Dior - Diorshow Mini Mascara Duo
    Dolce & Gabbana - D&G Light Blue
    DKNY - DKNY Be Delicious Eau de Parfum
    Dolly Wink - Dolly Wink Liquid Eyeliner
E: Essie - Essie Shine Of The Times Nail Polish
     Essential - Essential Damage Care Nuance Airy Shampoo
     Elf - Elf Corrective Concealer
     EOS - EOS Lip Balms
F: Formula 10.0.6 - Formula 10.0.6 Skin Clarifying Mud Mask
    Fresh - Fresh Supernova Mascara
    Fairy Drops - Fairy Drops Mascara
G: Gucci - Gucci Flora Eau de Parfum
     Garnier - Garnier Light BB Eye Roll On
H: Hada Labo - Hada Labo Arbutin Hydrating & Whitening Lotion
     Heme - Heme Magic T-Zone Peeling Mask
I: Issey Miyake
J: Jean Paul Gaultier - Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Eau de Parfum
    Johnson & Johnson - Johnson & Johnson Baby Oil
K: Kate - Kate Mascara Base
     Kiehl's - Kiehl's Ultimate White Brightening Cleansing Cream
L: Lancôme - Lancôme Genefique Eye Youth Activating Eye Serum
     L'Oreal - L'Oreal Gentle Cleansing Milk
     Lush - Lush Mint Julip Lip Scrub
     Liese - Liese Hair Cocktail
     L.A. Girl - L.A. Girl 10 Color Eye Palette
     Laura Mercier - Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturiser
M: Maybelline - Maybelline Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Eye Liners
      My Beauty Diary - My Beauty Diary Vitamin C Eye Sheet Masks
      Majolica Majorca -  Majolica Majorca Puff de Cheeks
N: Nivea - Nivea Night Whitening Body Milk
     Neutrogena - Neutrogena Oil-Free Deep Cleansing Cream
     Naruko - Naruko Marjoram & Lavender Brightening Eye Cream
     NYX - NYX Black Label Lipsticks
     Nars - Nars Orgasm Blush
O: Olay - Olay Total Effects 7 in 1 Anti-Ageing Day Cream
     Organix - Organix Moroccan Argan Oil
P: Philosophy
    Paul & Joe
Q: Queen Helene
R: Revlon - Revlon Lip Butters
    RMK -  RMK Eyelash Curler
    Rimmel - Rimmel Natural Bronzer
S: Shiseido - Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection Cream SPF55
    Sephora - Sephora Nail Lacquers
    Soap & Glory - Soap & Glory The Scrub Of Your Life
    Sophie Monk - Sophie Monk Ultra Whitening Serum
    SilkyGirl - SilkyGirl Moisture Rich Lipsticks
T: The Body Shop - The Body Shop Neck Gel
U: Urban Decay - Urban Decay Primer Potion
V: Veet - Veet Waxing Strips
     Victoria's Secret - The Hand Cream
W: Wet n Wild
X: Xen-Tan
Y: Yves Saint Laurent - YSL Touché Éclat
     Yes To Blueberries -  Yes To Blueberries Eye Firming Treatment Cream
Z: ZA Powder Foundation

I CHALLENGE YOU to take on this tag as well! Have fun lovelies :)

Tried&Tested: Maybelline Concealers

Maybelline Fit Me Concealer




Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser




Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Highlighting Concealer




Maybelline Mineral Power Concealer

REVIEW: Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Treatment

I cannot praise this concealer enough. I had heard numerous reviews online about how wonderful this product is but I had never gotten down to testing it out for myself despite owning it for quite some time now, thanks to the numerous concealers I was utilising at one shot. After trying it out, I was very pleased with the results. The shade that my boyfriend assisted in picking out for me, 20 Light Pale, suited my skin tone perfectly. The concealer does not budge nor smudge throughout the day and stays out finely. I have tried a variety of Maybelline's concealers and although all have proved awesome, this is certainly my favourite! A pity Singapore does not retail this for I purchased it in the States.

Sophie Monk Little Twin Stars Lip Essence

I highly recommend this lip essence to anyone suffering from dry, chapped lips that typical lip balms fail to cure. This is a highly moisturising product that kept my lips well-hydrated through the night. Application does not feel overly sticky or heavy and there is merely a faint but pleasant scent. Additionally, the packaging is absolutely kawaii!


Photo courtesy of Yesstyle.com :)

Essential / Herbal Essences

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Essential Damage Care Purely Smooth Conditioner





Herbal Essences Beautiful Ends Split End Protection Intensive Mask





Herbal Essences Seductively Straight Sleekening Intensive Mask