Korean Inspired Looks with The Butterfly Christmas Box

Hello Ma Beautylicious. It has been a while since my last post in January 2015. The post continue with more product review curated in Christmas Box by the Butterfly Project.

We were given few products from various cosmetic brands and were assigned to create a makeup look for 2015. I was totally madly deeply in love with Kim Soo-Hyun and Lee Min-Ho (1987) after I watched "My Love From Another Star" and "Faith". I was totally inspired with korean makeup styles especially with their fresh, dewy and simple makeup look. One of the element that quite obvious in their look is gradient lips. It creates an illusion of smaller and cute lips. You would tends to look more like baby doll with bigger puppy eyes. I wish I am 5 shades fairer than my tone now for this look. Never mind, when there is a will, there is always ways to make things happen.

From the Christmas Box, I identified the following products which I can use to create this look:-

1. Always 21 Aloe Vera Moisturise Soothing Mist (Retails at RM39/100ml)

2. Maybelline Baby Lips Electro Pop in Baby Shock (Retails at RM14.90)

3. Collection Cosmetics Hotlights Lip Gloss in shade 02 Dazzle (Retails at RM24.90)

4. Dolly Wink Black Liquid pen eyeliner (Retails at RM55.90)

5. Maybelline Colour Show nail lacquer in pink voltage  (Retails at RM9.90)

To be honest, I watched way too many makeup tutorials how to achieve this look and I hope this post would help you to achieve the same only with these products! Try to create yours and do share with me your looks! 

I learned that to create this look, you need to ensure your skin is fully prep with facial skin care routine. When my face is ready, I started with the very first product originated all the way from KOREA, i.e. Always 21 Aloe Vera Moisturise Soothing Mist. OMG I seriously love the scent! It is so refreshing and perfect for summer breeze. I spray it all over my face and its now fully prepared for the next step.

Then I conceal my under eyes with Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer in shade light. This steps is to eliminate the dark circle under my eyes. To brighten up on certain part of my face, I also applied the same at the bridge of my nose, at my higher cheek bone, the tip of my upper lips, on my forehead and little bit on my chin. Then with foundation brush, I blend blend and press pat the product to my skin.

Next product, I use my favourite Chanel CC Cream. To achieve an even skin tone, I applied evenly all over my face with my foundation brush. Then I conceal my under eyes again with my favourite concealer, Collection Cosmetics Lasting Perfection Concealer in shade light medium. Then to set all with my favourite powder by Anna Sui Powder Foundation. When apply my powder, I prefer to use a powder brush to give a lighter touch. Then your skin won't look too cakey with too much of product on the skin.

Next move on to my eyebrows. For this look, Korean brows is more straight with no defined arch. This would create a softer look. To create the brows, I use my favourite Brow stick from Daiso. Its a product from Japan and it only cost at RM5. I love Daiso product!

To create my eyes look, I use my favourite eyeshadow palette i.e. Girls On Film by Makeup Revolution. With the lightest purple matte shades in the palette and its called "One In a Million", I applied evenly all over my lids. Then with smaller brush, I applied matte brown colour (i.e. Give me Shudder) at the outer corner of my lids and bring it down to the lower corner of the eyes.

   

Then finish of with Dolly Wink Black Pen liquid eyeliner. The trick is to draw the line downwards and create a puppy eye look. I extend the liner by creating the wings downwards. This would gives an illusion of bigger eyes.

Again I reach my Girls On Film Palette and apply the lightest shimmery shades i.e. Walking Hand in Hand and Bridge at Midnight and apply it as a highlighter to my face. Only highlight at the best features to emphasis certain area example, cheekbones and at the bridges of my nose.

Next product from the box, I use Maybelline Baby Lips Electric Pop. This is a tinted lip balm that would gives a pop of colour to your lips. It enhance the the moisture level to keep your lips hydrated whole day. I only apply at the center of my lips to gives the gradient effect to my lips. then I apply the concealer at the outer corner of the lips to lighten the lip shades. This then would enhance the gradient effects to it. Then finish the looks with Collection Lip Gloss to gives a glossing touch.

With the same Maybelline Baby Lips Electric Pop, I applied some to the apple of my cheeks to give a hint of glows and rosy touch as a blusher.

There you have it. My Korean Look inspired for 2015. I hope you would create yours too and do share with me your Korean look at the comment section below.

Last but not least, you may apply the Maybelline Colour Show nail lacquer in pink voltage to your nails to complete the look. I forgot to apply mine so I hope you enjoy this look. Until we meet again in my next post! xoxo

[Beautylicious Review]: SHIZENS Lips Tattoo

Having lips tattooed of course is something new for me. But if its for temporarily and in a good way - why not? So I took the challenge by Butterfly Project to do a review of this product called "Lip Tattoo by SHIZENS". This product is one of the main featured product in Xmas Christmas Box.

Little bit info about SHIZENS. SHIZENS is a skin care and cosmetics brand originated from Korea. Their products were made by natural and botanical ingredients. For them it is better to enhance your beauty naturally instead of having tonnes of makeup on your skins which would not last. 

This product contains Water, Mineral Oil, Caprylic / capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Bees Wax and many more. The contents are mainly botanical and natural and hence it is safe to use.

Let me share more about this product. The product came in liquid form which looks similar like other lip product but in white colour. The consistency of the liquid is quite thick and moisturising. Once applied, it will gradually change into pinkish colour and the stain would last for couple of hours. I gathered that the pinkish stain would change depending on your body temperature. Means, the warmer your body is, the pinkish your lip colour will turn to be. So imagine when your have a fever. With this product, you will look more prettier instead of sick and pale ~ okay now I look forward to see myself with this product when I got sick!!

I've been having chapped, dark brown and dry lips since small. That is why I was never a huge fan of lip glosses as it never helps to enhance my lips colour. Some of the lipstick with lighter and sheer shades never works on me due to my lips pigmentation.

  

Let see the result before and after

This is my lips before and after the application. As I mentioned earlier, my lips were uneven, dark brown in colour, chapped and dry which not beautylicious at all. But miracle happen right after the very first application, as you can see my lips turn more pinkish, bold and fuller. The colour is not as strong as expected and is more natural and sheer. 

Price

It retails at RM168.00 for 8ml and you can purchase it at any SHIZENS stores around Malaysia.

My Verdict

Well, this product claimed to improves your lips condition such as fine lines, pigmentation, dryness and turn it into more healthy, rosy and moisture lips. I only use it for few weeks so I am yet to see any drastic changes to my lips. Guess I need to apply it everyday without fail to see its effectiveness.

Well do I like the product? For me its ok but for the price its bit pricey. If the result would gives the benefit as it claimed why not.

Well, thats all for this post. Do share with me your thought about this product. Until we meet again in my next post. xoxo

KIF Valentine - Grand opening of "CIRCLE Live in Malaysia 2014"

Last 19 November 2014 I got my chance to watched the The Grand Opening of "Circle Live" featuring the Malaysian Harmonica Idol, KIF Valentine located at the Mega Area of Star, Jalan Kuchai Lama.

At a very young age, he was crown as the world harmonica champion. He is a multi-talented young musician, and had won numerous awards.  He has been frequently invited to participate in major events. Upon joining MENICA, Kif Valentine then actively involved in organizing his first Harmonica solo concert, with the aim of being one of the world’s biggest production in harmonica concert!

Through this concert, Kif Valentine was breaking the stereotype impression of the general public towards Harmonica Music.  He played the Harmonica in various styles with difference types of performing rhythm, thus demonstrating the charm of Harmonica Music!   The beauty of Harmonica does not confine to this, the musical instrument may looks simple, but it can play Master Pieces out of your surprise！

"CIRCLE Live in Malaysia 2014" Concert is hosted by MENICA and it's committee has also invited popular singer Virus Wu and popular Magician Ken Woo as Guest Performers.  Their crossover in the Concert together with Kif Valentine, certainly demonstrated the best attractions on stage.  There were altogether 23 carefully arranged musical pieces.  Let us relax and enjoy at Kif Valentine’s Harmonica Concert!

If you are interested to watch his performance, do check at the hotlines: 017-2999214 or 017- 2609830. For online tickets purchase and enquiry, please login to www.kvmusic.me/ticketing.Ticket price: RM310, RM159 and RM93. 

Until we meet again in my next post. xoxo 

“HAVE BOLD TASTE AND INTENSE CHARACTER with Make It BLACK and Johnnie Walker

JOHNNIE WALKER® BLACK LABEL® unveiled the exciting new campaign with international artist, Mattia Biagi, as part of the JOHNNIE WALKER® CHARACTER series. This fresh direction celebrates the individual taste and personality profiles of the different JOHNNIE WALKER® variants.

Mattia Biagi, famed for his powerful black artworks, partnered with JOHNNIE WALKER® to find the perfect expression of the character of BLACK LABEL and show the powerful beauty of black. The scene is of dramatic transformation, as items symbolising classical luxury are turned strikingly black and intense with the use of paint and fire, and consumers are inspired to “HAVE BOLD TASTE AND INTENSE CHARACTER”. 

JOHNNIE WALKER® BLACK LABEL® launches MAKE IT BLACK, a series of events designed to bring to life the boldness and intensity of the new campaign for fans to enjoy. Following two successful club level events, JOHNNIE WALKER® is taking MAKE IT BLACK to a new level, hosting the largest and most exciting event the campaign has seen this 31st October in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. By invitation only, so as to ensure it is the biggest fans of the brand who are seeing the beauty of black come to life, this event sets to redefine how whisky is perceived. 

The MAKE IT BLACK campaign serves as a significant milestone for the brand as it evolves away from the classic image of JOHNNIE WALKER® BLACK LABEL® into an edgier, more vibrant personality. Inspired by Generation Y, the young, independent risk-takers, MAKE IT BLACK aims to inspire consumers to leave lasting impressions through making bold decisions.

“MAKE IT BLACK is a very literal celebration of the incredible drink that has brought us all together today,” said Natalie Harley, Senior Brand Manager of JOHNNIE WALKER® Malaysia. “However, expect the unexpected this Halloween, as we have a lineup that is going to blow everyone away. We have been working with numerous local talents, people who have mastered their craft and share the same passion and creativity that we do, to create a showcase performance. We wanted to bring something new and exciting to fans of JOHNNIE WALKER® BLACK LABEL® and hope they join us on the 31st October as we set the night on fire!”

“Fans know the instantly recognisable smoky, complex yet balanced flavours of JOHNNIE WALKER® BLACK LABEL® but some have forgotten the progressive and inspirational spirit that John Walker bottled when he created this iconic whisky. We hope to re-ignite their passion and inspire our fans to start thinking differently about JOHNNIE WALKER® BLACK LABEL®. We’re taking a huge risk with the elements in this performance but we wanted to honour our core ethos. We hope that guests leaving MAKE IT BLACK, 31ST October, see that making bold statements and having courage in your convictions leads to amazing results and go on to feel inspired to express their individuality with their own bold statements,” she added.

Join me for the Make It Black Event at the following:-

Date: 31 Oct 2014

Venue: One City, SkyPark USJ, 

Time: 8PM

For more information on the MAKE IT BLACK events and campaign, visit the JOHNNIE WALKER® Malaysia Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/JohnnieWalkerMalaysia

For the new JOHNNIE WALKER® BLACK LABEL® advert, visit YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJ25EsNUvoQ

Until we meet again in my next post. xoxo

MUFE Aqua Range - so Aqualistic!

The revolutionary for waterproof make-up is a never ending process. Every year, new technology and innovations would leads to a new discovery. AQUA Range by MAKE UP FOR EVER was created in such for achieving not only limited for a waterproof efficiency, yet it also for long wearing, the consistency and the pigments of the colours, sweat proof and durable in hot humid weather!

Since it was launched in Summer 2013, Aqua range by MUFE has gotten its interest into most of Water Sports Industry and that includes Swimming and Water Aquabatic dancers. Everyone deserves to look beautiful including while underwater. 

MAKE UP FOR EVER is a makeup professional creator for reasons! The best part about the Aqua Range is you do not have to be underwater just to wear this range. Suitable for our Malaysian weather, i.e. Summer and Rain through the year, this Aqua Range is also wearable for our everyday climate. The intensity of the colours is very strong, depending of the colours selection, it can be bold and daring depending how you apply it.

How Aqua Range by MUFE works. This all thanks to Dany and her scientists for creating such technology to makes it happen. For each and every product in the Aqua Range consist the following:-

1. Volatile Oils and Synthetic Wax
2. Filmogen Polimer
3. Mother of Pearls and Pigments

The combination of these three elements creates the marvelous waterproof product by MUFE.

So how it works? 

As you can see in the diagram below, the products once applied to the skin, would triggered the Volatile Oils and Synthetic Wax to ensure the Pigments and Mother of Pearl to set on the skin. The Polymer Film once it dry, it would create one protection layer that would avoid any penetration  of element (this includes water) into the product.

The drying process would take seconds and it is best to blend the product quickly to avoid any harsh look.

Storage

It is best to keep the container of the product remained close and intact. As mentioned earlier, the drying process would take seconds and it is important to keep the consistency and moisture of the product. Example for the Aqua Cream Shadow, in between application, you may turn the product up side down to avoid any contact with the air.

2014 Summer Collection

For 2014, MUFE has launched their new products for Aqua Range. The selections of colours were madness with strong and bold colours. Neon is so in this year and it still look chic by wear it alone!.

Although Fall is approaching in many countries but hey, there is no snow in Malaysia. The monsoon season even makes the more reason to wear the Aqua Range by MUFE.

2014 MUFE Summer Collection Aqua 

The new 2014 Summer Collection introduced the following:-

1. Three new colours for Eyeliners; Grey, Cobalt and Pink
2. Mascara - Aqua Smoky Extravagant
3. Waterproof Lip Liner Pencil, 6 new colours
4. Aqua Rouge - In shade 03 Light Rosewood
5. Aqua Cream - Waterproof cream colour - in shade 23 Acidics Green

At the introductory event, I tried myself with the colours and was totally amazed with the results.

To be honest, I am totally satisfy with the intensity and the stay of the products. If you want to view all the range, you may visit at the MUFE Pro Boutique located at Level 2, Starhill or check more at www.makeupforever.com

Until we meet again in my next post! xoxo