Haul: Make Up Store Malta

Haul: Make Up Store Malta

Saturday, 21 May 2016

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Do you remember my post about an event held by Make Up Store Malta earlier this year? If you do, you're probably wondering 'When is she going to post the makeup haul she mentioned?' and my answer to that is that although it's late, it's better late than never no? So here it goes!

Champagne Collection Lipstick (Limited Edition): This is a soft coral lipstick from the Champagne Collection for the 2015 wedding season. A perfect spring/summer sheer hue, Champagne Collection Lipstick has a lightweight formula which is rich in emollients for added moisture retention and hydration benefits. Boasting a velvety soft texture and exceptional longevity, it imparts the lips with a glossy, long lasting sheer colour which will complement any makeup look.

Lipstick in Burgundy: This is the lipstick I went in with the intention of buying. Since it was January and everyone was rocking deep berry shades, I thought why not give it a try myself?  This lipstick is a soft and creamy lipstick that gives a good amount of colour and it does not dry your lips because their lipsticks are based with avocado oil, shea butter and jojoba which keeps your lips moisturised. 

Eyedust in Imagine and Bamboo: Eyedust is a highly pigmented loose eyeshadow (pigment) which provides a beautiful shimmer and has many different ways of usage. I got Imagine which is a lovely warm pinkish with a golden undertone. 

And Bamboo which is a beautiful olive green with a golden undertone and shimmer. I'm not usually one to wear colour as I'm pretty much always using the same 4 shades of brown, however I'm willing to try something out of my comfort zone.  I use them with a flat synthetic brush to pat it on the lid over an eyeshadow primer. 

We were also given some goodies and I got these 2 gorgeous neon glitters in pink and green and a few towel tablets that expand in water. You can add some cleanser to the towel (when expanded) and use it to remove makeup. 

Thank you Make Up Store Malta and Karl for the warm welcome!

Happy Weekend!

-T

Review & Swatches: Pupa Milano | DOT SHOCK Miss Pupa Lipstick in 001*

Review & Swatches: Pupa Milano | DOT SHOCK Miss Pupa Lipstick in 001*

Sunday, 10 April 2016

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Pupa Milano has just brought out a new Limited Edition Collection by the name of DOT SHOCK just in time for Spring.  This new collection is a modern and colourful interpretation of the Polka Dots trend.

Pupa Milano in Malta kindly sent me one of the Miss Pupa Lipsticks from the DOT SHOCK Collection in the shade 001 – Sugar Peach. The lipstick itself goes on quite sheer giving the lips a hint of a peachy coral hue and a semi-transparent wet finish. Another great thing about this lipstick is that you can build the colour to a medium coverage. 

These lipsticks are concocted to enhance the volume of your lips naturally as a result of the cotton extract in the lipsticks, leaving your lips soft and captivating. In terms of longevity it’s not the most long-lasting of lipsticks due to it being almost a tinted lip balm but it fades beautifully and it’s easy to re-apply. The lipstick is also dermatologically tested, paraben-free and contains SPF 15 which is a definite bonus for an affordable lipstick retailing at €13.50. 

The only downside I found to this lipstick is that it tends to settle in fine lines/ dry patches and that I don’t personally enjoy the taste of it but despite this issue I still find it quite enjoyable to wear especially for that fresh and natural looking makeup look!

The collections consists of 7 new products: Dot Shock Eyeshadow Palette, Vamp! Stylo Liner, Dot Shock Blush, Miss Pupa Lipstick, Dot Shock Balmy Gloss, and last but not least, the Lasting Colour Gel and Velvet Matt Polish. So if you come across a Pupa stand containing the DOT SHOCK Collection, do check it out as it contains some gorgeous pieces as you can see below. 

I can’t wait for more sunny days so that I can rock this Spring-Summer shade! 

Hope you found this review helpful!

-T 

Review: Bourjois Rouge Edition Lipstick No.13 | Classic Red Lip & Cat-Eye Combo

Review: Bourjois Rouge Edition Lipstick No.13 | Classic Red Lip & Cat-Eye Combo

Friday, 3 July 2015

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When in doubt, wear red…

This lipstick, like each one from the Rouge Edition, comes in a glossy black plastic case with BOURJOIS embossed on one surface. At the bottom you can clearly see the colour of the lipstick which makes it easier when you’re trying to find it in a hurry. . .