Too Faced Naked Eye Palette Review & Swatches

I think of the Too Faced Naked Palette as "The Other Naked Palette", coz my first choice was always the out-of-reach Urban Decay Naked Palette, Of course I was attracted to this one too, coz the packaging is more girly, younger-looking & prettier- in my pink-toned opinion. Come to think of it, isn't the "other woman" also younger & prettier, in most cases? Not talking about Glenn Close in Fatal Attraction. No no. Hmm.... maybe she doesn't always look younger & prettier. Feel better? Because, I do! =D

Back to topic now. This palette has been my No.1 favorite/most used product for the last 2 months or so. It is amazing! I think I'm going to hit pan on at least 2-3 shades soon-ish. 

The quality of the eyeshadows is top notch. Apart from being super smooth & pigmented, they are all easily wearable shades.

FREE Bourjois Makeup Bag!

FREE = HAPPY. You get a free gift and you no longer feel guilty about spending, right? ;)

I hauled some Bourjois products (not for myself) yesterday and I got this cute pink makeup bag! You get this when you spend over Rs.1500. 

That pouch in the middle is attached to the base with velcro.

I just love Bourjois' free gifts! They are so useful. Have you seen the Parisian umbrella I got last year? Click here if you haven't. They even have a brown leather vanity case, which you can get if you spend Rs.5000 (or is it 3000? I'm confused.)

Availability ~ At Lifestyle &  Kunchal's too, I assume. 

♥ Cynthia Z ^.^

A Troll Is Using My Name & Email Address

Yesterday was supposed to be a very good day for me. I got a new android phone and was excitedly checking my emails on it, until I saw a follow-up comments notification email from Musings Of A Muse. I clicked on it and read the replies from Muse to this  person"Cynthia". I hadn't left any comment in the blog, so I realized this person had used my name & email address. I couldn't speak for a while. I was too shocked!

I went to the website and wrote a comment telling Muse that the other person isn't me. Muse mentioned in a previous comment that this troll is using several other names too. She knows coz they're coming from the same IP address.

5 days or a week back, I received some abusive comments from a person using Muse's name & I also got another negative comment on the same day (it's obvious now that it was the same person), and she used the name Michelle with a link to Michelle Phan's website. I deleted those comments immediately, coz common sense told me these people don't have that kind of time.

I'm here minding my own business and this happens. This low-life maggot.

I have no idea how she could go to such lengths, but I've changed all my passwords for now.

I felt I needed to let all of you bloggers know about this, coz God only knows how many identities this coward is using to spread hate. So, if you get comments like this, please let me know. I'm taking this very seriously & will get to the bottom of it.

♥ Cynthia Z ^.^

Guess Campaign Inspired LOTD

I could stare at  Guess models/ads for hours. The cat eyes...the clothes....the high heels....and the black & white pics. I just love 'em! Guess Spring Campaign 2011 has models with smokey eyes, thick winged eyeliner & nude lips. I thought I'd do a similar look on myself and have some fun.

*Now I'm not saying I look like a Guess model. Duh! I just like to play dress up and pretend I am one =D

My back hurts because of all the crawling and setting the timer on the camera, then going back to stretching on the floor again. Some out of focus pics had nothing but limbs haha...

New! Bourjois Smile Enhancing Gloss

Another intriguing new product by Bourjois is the Smile Enhancing Gloss. It's a dual-ended tube- one side contains a shimmery gloss with "white focus" pigments that enhances the brightness of your teeth & the other contains a tooth whitening/brightening gel! 

*Grins* 

*Covers mouth* Wait, not yet.

Want. Want. Want!

♥ Cynthia Z ^.^

Lakmé Sun Expert Cucumber & Lemongrass Fairness Sunscreen 50 PA+++ Review

About:

A high performance sunscreen that gives complete UV protection, no matter how strong the rays are. Cucumber and lemon grass extracts moisturize the skin and make it glow even more. 

SPF 50 gives 97% skin protection from UVB rays 

PA +++ keeps skin completely safe from harmful UVA rays 

For Normal To Dry Skin.

Price:

30 ml: Rs. 350/- (This one)

50 ml: Rs.250/-

DIY Lipstick Sundae

Last night at around 11:00 pm, for no reason at all (okay, let's just say the reason was Sunday boredom), I got up from my beloved couch and made this mini 4-in-1 lipstick palette aka lipstick sundae.

I enjoyed making it so much, because it's so easy. I hope you'll like it too!

MAC Quite Cute Collection Haul & Swatches

MAC Quite Cute Collection was launched today. I woke up with a big smile on my face, mainly coz I haven't shopped for so long (since my vacay). I decided not to buy any makeup for at least 6 months, but this doesn't count coz it's limited edition stuff ;p. But you know I'm right there.

Anyhoo, here's what I hauled:

• Mineralize Blushes in Giggly & Sakura: They are also called Kawaii Baked Heart Blushes. "Kawaii" means "pretty" or "cute" in Japanese. I'm so glad that these aren't too shimmery.

• Lipstick in Candy Yum Yum: A matte neon pink shade.

Silkygirl Double Intense Gel Eyeliner ~ Cute, cute, cute!

About:
A creamy gel-type eyeliner that ensures easy and precise application, even for beginners. Thanks to its Silicone Polymer Technology, the gel eyeliner glides on effortlessly to deliver intense and vivid color payoff; mistake-free. It comes in a smart packaging where the eyeliner brush is neatly attached to the casing, so you don’t have to worry about losing the brush.

Shade ~ 01 Pure Black (Waterproof)

This is the cutest gel liner ever! It's so tiny & light! It fit's in my palm. That pot is even smaller than Maybelline Lasting Drama Gel Liner. I adore it so much, I wish I could protect it from, God forbid, drying.

MAC Quite Cute Collection India Launch Date

Get ready for all the CUTE! It has reached the drawers already!

Pastel shades for Eye Quads, Lipstick, Plushglass, and Nail Lacquer. Mineralize Blush with the sweet heart baked right into it...it’s completely, contagiously, cute!

I have been waiting for this collection for so long! Since February, to be precise...hmph! 5 months is a long time & spring is gone. But never mind, coz pastels work in summers too.

Anyways, MAC Quite Cute Collection will be launched on 9th July- this coming Saturday. Wheee....!
Even in Malaysia the products I wanted were all sold out, that's why I'm so excited! :)

*Product list & details here

So, what do you like most from this collection? 

♥ Cynthia Z ^.^

Topshop Neon Rose Cream Blush ~ J'adore!

Topshop Cream Blush in Neon Rose is one of the prettiest blush shades I've seen. It looks completely coral, but it actually has a lot of pink in it, which is what I love about it. It's a really unique color. It's gives me exaggerated rosy cheeks, but when toned down, it looks like a crush-flush- the kind you get when you see your crush. 

*Should I look? No! He'll see me looking at him! My cheeks are burning! Ohmigod, I can't feel my legs! I'm going to fall!*

No, you're not going to fall...but...okay, run away & hide, just in case =D

Because it's a neon color, I couldn't increase the brightness of photos without altering the color, so I didn't. Remember the Colorbar Autumn Rose Nail Polish? (post here) Well, this is almost like that. 

Hot Pink Girl At Sephora

Hot Pink. You know I love it :)

*Please excuse the next blurry pics. My camera is a little wonder....and the "photographer" couldn't be bothered ;)  

'Lakme ABSOLUTE' Makeup Line By Manish Malhotra

Press Release: Every season at Lakmé Fashion Week, Lakmé presents a new collection. This season at Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2011, Lakme will take a significant leap with the launch of Lakmé ABSOLUTE- high performance long-wear make-up line.

July 5, 2011: Lakmé, the contemporary Indian beauty expert, has announced iconic fashion designer Manish Malhotra as the Grand Finale Designer for Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/ Festive 2011, scheduled from August 16 - 21 in Mumbai. Manish Malhotra is the first Lakmé Grand Finale designer who showcased his Shimmer Shine Sparkle collection way back in 1999 and presented the Free Spirit Collection in 2007. This year, he is poised to bring to life the high performance long-wear makeup range, Lakmé ABSOLUTE. This will be the third time where he will be showcasing his collection at the Lakmé Grand Finale.

In the 12th year of Lakmé Fashion Week, India‘s largest selling make up brand takes a significant leap with the launch of Lakmé ABSOLUTE- high performance long-wear makeup line. The world class products, which last up to 16 hours, are backed with skin care benefits and functional expertise. Designed by Lakmé Make-up Experts and co-created with Manish Malhotra, Lakmé ABSOLUTE offers the best in long-wear benefits coupled with do-good skin care properties enabling the contemporary Indian woman to be magical everyday of her life.

Revolutionizing costume design and introducing the concept of styling in Bollywood films has made Manish one of the most recognized names in the fashion industry globally. Synonymous with contemporary Indian wear, he is known to create glamorous ensembles with Indian color and, textures combined with international fashion sensibilities.

Excited about showcasing his collection at the Lakmé Grand Finale, Manish Malhotra said, “My association with Lakmé began more than a decade ago with the first Lakmé Grand Finale show and it has only strengthened over the years. I’m very excited to once again present my new collection at the Grand Finale this season. My winter festive collection would showcase contemporary Indian evening wear garments. Lakmé ABSOLUTE is inspired by the contemporary Indian woman who effortlessly plays myriad set of roles across her personal and professional life. Akin to my style, the collection adapts contemporary fashion to the needs of the Indian woman.”

On the association, Farida Kaliyadan, General Manager, Lakmé said, “Manish is one of the most sought after designers and a name to reckon with in the fashion industry. He represents the perfect blend of International sensibilities with an Indian soul clearly making him the best choice for the Lakmé Grand Finale and Lakmé ABSOLUTE. It’s great to see the return of a Mumbai designer who best represents the ethos of this collection. The range is designed for the modern Indian woman of today who leads an international life with a soul that is Indian at the core.”

The Lakmé Grand Finale, this season, promises to be dynamic and riveting as it unites the best in beauty and fashion.

About Lakmé:

Contemporary Indian beauty expert Lakmé continuously innovates to offer a wide range of, high performance and world class color cosmetics, skincare products, and beauty salons. In addition to leveraging Unilever’s worldwide expertise, Lakmé also partners with the leading cosmetic house Milan-based Intercos Italia, Schwann Stabilo Germany and Paris-based Fiabila. Combining international cosmetic technology with an in-depth understanding of the Indian woman’s needs, Lakmé also offers its consumers a comprehensive beauty experience through its products and services at the Lakmé Salons and Studios. For further information log on to www.lakméindia.com 

About Lakmé Fashion Week: 

Lakmé Fashion Week (LFW) is jointly organized by Lakmé, the No.1 cosmetics and beauty services brand in India and IMG, the global leader in fashion weeks and event production. LFW has been conceived and created with a vision to “Redefine the future of fashion and Integrate India into the global fashion world”. LFW is organized twice every year. LFW Winter/Festive 2011 will be held from August 16 to August 21, 2011 at Grand Hyatt Hotel, Mumbai. For further information log on to http://www.lakmefashionweek.co.in

P.S: *Is anyone else also thinking 'MAC Pro Longwear'? Way to go Lakmé! :)


I'm very excited.

♥ Cynthia Z ^.^