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Empties April’15 | Hair, Skin, Makeup | Short Review

Hello May! …and apology for posting my April’15 empties this late!

So this is the second post of my ‘Empties’ segment where I’m about to share those products that I’ve already used up.
These are those product that I use on daily basis, some I love, maybe some of them are not much good that I’ll purchase again or I just didn’t get space to write about them individually.

If you haven’t checked my last ‘Empties’ post then click ‘here…‘ 🙂

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Shower Empties:
At the end of April I found myself with these three(!) bottle of Organix Shampoo & Conditioner along with one large bottle of Ginvera shower scrub. No surprise about Organix though; if you are reading me regularly then you must have noticed I mentioned Organix shampoo in my March Beauty Favourite post as one of my favourites.

Empties April'15

 

Ginvera Green Tea Revitalizing Shower Scrub(approx RM15): 
Ginvera bath products are not anything fancy, but they are quite good quality drugstore product which comes with a cheap price tag. Past two months I’ve been obsessed with this particular ‘green tea’ shower scrub mainly because It smells so refreshing. It has a gentle amount of scrubbing particle that helps to exfoliate body skin while added soaping agent mildly lather up to clean dirt.

Ginvera GreenTea Revitalising Shower Scrub

 

Organix Shampoo & Conditioner(RM 45):
As you can see from the picture, I used up two types of Organix shampoo. One is Fortifying Lavender Soymilk and another is Biotin Collagen. I loved them both equally. The best part of these shampoo’s are the does what they say’s and cleanse scalp very nicely.
However, the Fortifying Lavender Soymilk conditioner totally disappointed me. It doesn’t work the way I would want my conditioner to perform or they way it claim to perform. The conditioner doesn’t even nourish hair a bit.

I would definitely repurchase Organix shampoo in future, but I won’t buy their conditioner again.

Organix Shampoo & Conditioner

Skin Care Empties:

Empties April'15

 

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel(RM 60+):
Very recently I reviewed this product, check here… to know my detailed thought. In short, I have had kind of love hate relation with Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel.

Nivea Soft(BDT450):
Nivea Soft has been all time favourite moisturiser of mine whenever I looked for something basic. This product never ever disappointed me. I also love using it for my body.
I have posted detailed review on this moisturiser, check that here…

Biore UV Aqua Rich Sunscreen(approx RM25):
Probably last year in one of my post I talked about this sunscreen. Actually I’ve been constantly using Biore UV Aqua Rich for last one and half year and never looked for anything else. This is truly an amazing sun care product. We usually hate sunscreen because most sunscreen feels heavy on skin, leaves white cast and skin tends to get oily after a while but with this particular sunscreen I never faced such issue. I can’t recall so far how many times I bought Biore UV Aqua Rich sunscreen but be sure I’ll keep purchasing this again and again.

Biore UV AquaRich

 

ZA True White Exfoliating Clay:
I got three magazine sample pack(30g) of ZA True White Exfoliating Clay, I used up one last month. This is actually a clay based facial mask which also has exfoliating particle in it. It also claims to be enriched with SPA ingredient and vitamin C. Exfoliating grains in it are not micro-sized, you can actually see them. So far I like how effectively it exfoliates and helps to remove excess oil from the skin but again I guess I need to use it more to figure out my final thought. So yes, I’ll continue using another pack and till now I don’t hate it.

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Tarte Maracuja C-brighter Eye Treatment:
This is a mini jar(2.5g) of Tarte Maracuja C-brighter Eye Treatment. Bought this mini because I wanted to try out the product before purchasing a full-size one which cost around RM165, pricey na?! Initially, I started liking this eye cream by Tarte because a little goes a long way and it really hydrated my under eye area without giving any heavy or greasy feeling. This mini jar lasted me two+ weeks. However, my end thought isn’t much satisfactory about this eye cream. Though it succeeded keeping my under eye area well hydrated but other than that it doesn’t do anything else. I’m in my late 20’s and already got some expression lines under my eye so when I’ll spend for a high-end eye cream I’ll obviously expect a bit more than hydration from that. So yes, using Tarte Maracuja C-brighter Eye Treatment ends here with this empty jar! This is so not going to be a re-purchase.

Tarte Maracuja C-brighter eyeTreatment

 

Simple Regeneration Age Resisting Eye Cream(approx RM25+):
This eye cream is an old favorite. I’m using this product for a long time and I simply love it. It doesn’t do anything on anti-aging fact or reducing fine lines, but this product meets my basic need to prevent occurring further damage. This is a good eye cream for keeping under eye area hydrated and nourished!

Simple AgeRegisting EyeCream

Makeup Empties:

Empties April'15

 

Maybelline Master Drama Brow Liner(RM24):
Nothing much to say about this but I really enjoyed using this Maybelline brow pen for my everyday brow routine.

Benefit Roller Lash Mascara(RM95):
The black without a label tube you seeing in the picture is a full-size sample of Benefit Roller Lash mascara. If you are a regular reader then you know that I received that from Sephora prior to that mascara launch. I used up this tube in April and trust me I loved using every bit of it.
Read my full review of Benefit Roller Lash mascara here & here

Biore Makeup Remover Wipes(approx RM27):
These refill packs of Biore Makeup Remover Wipes comes with 44sheet and ever since I started using these I’m completely in love. These wipes aren’t as big as normal wipes are, but you won’t need many because they are so effective on cleansing. I need maximum 2 sheets to remove my full face makeup. They are gentle on skin as well, doesn’t leave any oily residue or cause any sensitivity issue.Biore Makeup Remover Wipes
Daiso Detergent For Sponge(RM5):
I don’t have enough words to describe how amazing this product is! Trust me, the best cleanser for makeup sponge, beauty blender and even for thick dense brushes. Just two drop of it is more than enough to make my beauty blender completely stain free and clean like new! I’ve already stocked up this Daiso detergent because they don’t last long in store shelf. Do give it a try if you haven’t yet.Daiso Detergent for Sponge

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Essence Lashes Go Wild Mascara(RM15/BDT450):
This has been my most favorite mascara by Essence and also among all drugstore mascara since last year. It gives volume and length at once, doesn’t clump up, doesn’t make lashes plasticky either. Unfortunately, I noticed that my local Watsons isn’t stocking this mascara anymore, I’m not sure if they discontinued here in Malaysia or not!!!Essence Lashes Go Wild Mascara

 

Essence Lash & Brow Gel(RM10):
It’s just a clear mascara to set brow hair. I’m using this mascara for long, I don’t love it, but I don’t hate it either. Its cheap and does the job, but my mind always tells me there is something missing in this product. However, I didn’t find any substitute of this yet so, as always, already bought another one.Essence Lash&Brow Mascara

 

The Body Shop Camomile Eye Makeup Remover(RM12 for 60ml):
I’m very sensitive when it comes to removing eye makeup. The last couple of month I enjoyed using The Body Shop Camomile Eye Makeup Remover. It’s a non-oily formula and very gentle to eyes but cleanse even waterproof mascara without any effort. This eye makeup remover is a must repurchase for me!TheBodyShop Camomile Makeup Remover

 


So, that’s it for my April’15 empties. Hope this post will help you this or that way. Let me know what you have been loving recently so that I can try something new 🙂




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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel | Moisturizer for combination skin

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Hydration! A major fact to take care of when it comes to skin regardless of what type of skin anyone has. Now a day’s seems most skincare brands are focusing on that which is not bad but satisfying. Neutrogena now has a whole skincare range focused on hydration called ‘Hydro Boost’. Months ago I bought Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel moisturizer along with some other product. I was mainly drawn to this moisturizer because it contains hyaluronic acid; although, I’m not so expert on chemical substance yet just wanted to try.

 

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel

 

Neutrogena says…

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Hydro Boost Water Gel instantly quenches dry skin and keeps it looking smooth, supple and hydrated day after day. The unique water gel formula absorbs quickly, like a gel, but has the long-lasting, intense moisturizing power of a cream. It boosts skin’s hydration level and locks it in all day. Naturally found in the skin, hydrating hyaluronic acid acts as a sponge for dry skin cells, moisturizing with up to 1,000 times its weight in water, resulting in more supple and smooth skin.

    • Oil-free
    • Non-comedogenic
    • Purified Hyaluronic acid
    • Wearable under makeup

 

Ingredients make the difference:

Purified Hyaluronic Acid:

    • Absorbs up to 1000x its weight in water
    • Special formula releases hydration back into skin all day
    • Naturally found in skin

Olive Extract:

    • Strengthening, moisturizing and nutrient-rich
    • Helps skin’s moisture barrier against moisture loss

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The packaging of this product is actually very attractive and luxury looking, fresh aqua blue represents the feeling of water and hydration for sure. The jar contains 50g of a product. There was also a second tap-lid apart from the screw-lid that I ended up trashing; it felt an extra hustle. I don’t really feel comfortable when moisturizer comes in a jar, it feels unhygienic to dip the finger into that so I had to look for an extra spatula.

The product has very water like fluid-y, thinner than gel texture with very light aqua(almost translucent) color. What I love most is the way it smells, very soothing and fresh, somewhat close to cucumber but not really that!

 

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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel glides on the skin just like water and absorbs into the skin right away. Skin feels instantly hydrated, soft and refreshed once applied. Extremely lightweight on the skin and doesn’t give any sort of greasy or oily feeling. It gives sort of matte finish after a while.

I was thrilled using it in the first place then I found out the effect it gives just doesn’t last long. It soaks into the skin so fast and leaves no trace behind which was really impressive yet within an hour I felt I used nothing on my face. I needed to reapply the product in every couple of hour to replenish moisture. I strongly disagree that Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel holds hydration for all day as Neutrogena claims. To mention, I don’t even have dry skin, my skin is a combination type. I’m just about to finish the jar and so far I didn’t notice any other benefit from this moisturizer either. However, it works really well as a base for makeup.

 

Overall, I like how Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel feels on the skin but again it didn’t fulfill my skincare needs. I believe this moisturizer can be very suitable for them who has oily skin for its mattifying effect yet I don’t think it will be much help if you have dehydrated skin.

Additional Note: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel reminds me of The Body Shop Seaweed Mattifying Day Cream. Both felt the same just Neutrogena one feels a tad thinner.

 

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Shopping Info:

Watsons | Guardian: Approx. RM60+
Singapore: Approx. S$15

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Benefit They’re Real Push-up Liner | Review

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Benefit Cosmetics Says:

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It’s the FIRST EVER lash-hugging gel liner in a pen! This matte black gel formula won’t smudge, budge or dry out, and the innovative soft AccuFlex™ Tip hugs your lashline from corner to corner. The closer the line, the bigger the eye!

***24-hour & waterproof

*Instrumental test on 19 panelists
-91% said it was long-wearing
-88% said it hugged the lashline
-84% said eyes looked visibly larger
…Results observed in a consumer panel survey on 32 women after 2 weeks

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Benefit They're Real Push-up Liner

 

First of all, the packaging you seeing here is a miniature sample of the actual liner. I got this in a goody bag given by Benefit, Malaysia. This sample holds 0.10g of product which is quite a lot to understand the actual product. The actual Benefit They’re Real Push-up Liner comes with 14g of product in a pen form with the same accuflex tip.  Travel size of Benefit They’re Real Push-up Liner is also available in the market.

 

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After you open the cap you’ll see a tiny-mini orange thingy which sticks to the accuflex tip and the pen twist from the end to dispense the product. I guess, that orange thingy is to protect the product from drying out but it is actually so tiny to keep but not loosing within few days. I literally lost my one within a week. The accuflex tip is rubbery, flexible, quite thin and angled in shape. I loved how flexible the tip is that you can reach every possible angle of your eye lid and as close to lashes as possible.

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Benefit They're Real Push-up Liner

 

Let’s talk about my experience with the product…
If I be honest then, over a year ago when Benefit launched They’re Real Push-up Liner, it wasn’t any new product to me. Maybelline already had a similar gel liner pen before Benefit. That time I almost got one for myself but didn’t because noticed that people didn’t really like how Maybelline pen liner works.

Later on, when Benefit introduced ‘They’re Real’ Push-up Liner I was excited, thought this time it must gonna be good. I myself went through hundreds of reviews and found out that everyone is actually loving the product and only a few number saying that they don’t like it. My instinct didn’t allow me to buy the product.

However, when I received this sample I got really excited that finally, I’ll be able to try it and if it works then it’s gonna be the best liner ever. I absolutely love the idea behind this gel liner pen form and also can’t deny that the pen tip is actually great to work with. My first time using this liner went great, the product was nice and creamy, applied very beautifully. The pigmentation of this black is very black and opaque.

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Benefit They're Real Push-up Liner

 

Then from my second application, I started to notice some unpleasant fact. When I was trying to dispense the product it was either dispensing a lot or nothing. It wouldn’t be a problem but the gel actually dries right away once its out and you cannot apply that but left with gel bobs. Secondly, as the product dries out so fast it is literally impossible to make an even line with that. Moreover, after spending a lot of time getting your liner done within a couple of hours the liner starts to crack and flake.

Have a look at the picture below. My camera doesn’t shoot pixel perfect picture but I tried to show how this liner actually looks after a while. It’s dry, blotchy, not pigmented much, already cracked and flecking. Does this look satisfying to you?

 

Benefit They're Real Push-up Liner

 

Last part, even though the liner tends to flake easily but it is hell hard to take off. I tried everything, only with the Benefit They’re Real Remover it comes off easily. Otherwise, even with oil, I have had a hard time to remove the liner. You definitely don’t want to be harsh on your eyes, right? If so then you must have to buy the remover along with the liner and I think this is going to be not so pleasant for many. Therefore, keep in mind that if you make any mistake applying the liner then it is almost impossible to correct it without ruining your makeup!

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Final thought???
To me, the idea behind this product is really innovative but the product itself isn’t satisfactory at all. If you are a fan of this product please don’t hate me! I just stated my honest opinion.
Would I purchase? Not a chance! But…
Benefit Cosmetics soon will be launching colorful version of They’re Real Push-up Liner. I saw some preview and those colors are really fancy. I really hope from my heart that they are coming up with improved formula as well.

So? What is your favorite gel liner?


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Availability:
Benefit Boutique | Sephora: RM95
Singapore: SGD38
USA: $24

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Bourjois Rouge Edition AQUA Laque Lipstick | Review & Swatch

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The way Bourjois describe their NEW Rouge Edition AQUA Laque…

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ROUGE EDITION AQUA LAQUE
MIRROR-LIKE SHINE, INTENSE COLOUR & 10HR HYDRATION.

The non-sticky formula glides on easily, creating a water-light sensation on the lips. And what’s more, it contains Nymphaea extract to smooth and moisturise. Available in 8 mouth-watering shades, from soft nudes to statement brights. THE AQUA FACTOR? Once applied, it doesn’t run or feather so no need for a lip liner!

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Bourjois Rouge Edition Aqua Laque, yes guys, It’s a new Bourjois lipstick! Couple of months ago Bourjois introduced their new range of lipstick called Rouge Edition Aqua Laque. If you reading me regularly then you already know I’m a big fan of their Rouge Edition Velvet Lipstick(review here…). I got so excited when I heard about Bourjois new lipstick launch 🙂 As soon as they were available in my nearest Watsons I literally ran in to the store.

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Bourjois Rouge Edition AQUA Laque

 

Bourjois Rouge Edition AQUA Laque comes in a similar packaging with sponge tip applicator like their velvet lipstick but this time the cap is shiny, sort of metallic in finish. The whole packaging is glass like plastic as before with consist 7.7ml of product. Rouge Edition AQUA Laque lipstick has eight variety of shade with nude, pink, red and coral tone.


They named as:

  • 01 Appechissant
  • 02 Rose On The Rocks
  • 03 Brun Croyable
  • 04 Viens Si Tu Roses
  • 05 Red My Lips
  • 06 Feeling Reddy
  • 07 Fuchsia Perchie
  • 08 Babe Idole

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Swatches below:

Bourjois Rouge Edition AQUA Laque

 

I swatch them in store, the shade ’01 Appechissant’ wasn’t available there.
Now let me come straight to the point. Though Bourjois state them as ‘Lipstick’ but if I simplify them in a category then these Aqua Laque lipsticks are nothing but lipgloss with good color payoff. Their texture is quite sheer, thin, lightweight and not sticky at all. They all are very shiny, not that sparkly cheap kind of shine but looks like the shine we see in water. They all are nicely pigmented however only reds and pinks stains on lip a bit but other doesn’t. They smells something sweet and soft unlike painty smell of Bourjois Velvet lipstick which I really like.

I usually do not like or wear lipgloss so I only picked one, 03 Brun Croyable, from the range so that I can actually try how they works.

 

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Bourjois Rouge Edition AQUA Laque in shade 03 Brun Croyable is almost a nude shade with red hue. It’s more of a mature nude from the whole range. Once applied the shade tones down a bit. It gives an amazing cooling sensation in lip when applied, doesn’t feel tacky or sticky but feels very lightweight and hydrating. They doesn’t feather or bleed either but stays put all the way. Although Bourjois Rouge Edition AQUA Laque claims to give 10 hour of hydradtion but I found they don’t really last long in lip. They are not transfer proof by any means so when you eat or drink they will be gone. Even when I didn’t eat or drink I needed to re-apply within 2 hour. Other than that I absolutely love every fact about this lipstick(maybe I should say lipgloss).

Bottom line? I must say Bourjois again did a very good job providing a high quality lip product within a budget price. However, I would also like to mention that these lipsticks are amazing only if I take them as a lipgloss. I’m quite not agree mentioning them as lipstick. If you are a lipgloss person then you must try them and I bet you’ll love them. When you are a lipstick person and love opaque layer of color for lip then you might get disappointed by Bourjois Rouge Edition AQUA Laque lipstick. Keep this fact on mind before buying Bourjois Rouge Edition AQUA Laque lipstick.

 

…So, have you tried any Bourjois Rouge Edition AQUA Laque lipsticks? I would love to know your thoughts on them. Do share your opinion in the comment box below 🙂


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Availability & Price:
Boots UK | Superdrug UK: £8.99
Watsons | Bourjois kiosk at Sunway Pyramid: RM42 to 45.50

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Makeup Revolution Eyes Like Angel 32 Shadow Palette | Review & Swatch

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Hie There,
I’m pretty sure you already know about the British Brand ‘Makeup Revolution’! They are already renowned with their budget friendly high quality product. They have almost every kind of makeup product in their collection with pocket friendly price range.

Today I’ll be reviewing one of their 32 shadow palette called ‘Eyes Like Angel’.

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Makeup Revolution Eyes Like Angel Palette


Makeup Revolution Eyes Like Angel Palette is standard shiny black in packaging and comes with 32 different shades of eyeshadow. The palette holds in total 16g of product. Every shadow has a name but its sad that they comes printed in a plastic paper which you’ll eventually end up loosing sooner or later. Shadow pans it has are not big like MAC shadow pans but not that small like Costal Scents palettes. I can say, the pans are quite decent in size so the palette itself if quite bit, couple of inch bigger than my palm. There is also a big mirror inside with the cover which I love 🙂

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Great thing about this palette is it has every variety of shade and texture, neutrals to intense bright colors, warm to cool tones and sparkly to pearly shades yet I really miss a true black shade here. Most shadow here has sparkly to metallic to pearly satin in texture and there is no true matte shade. People says there is matte shades but I found even the matte-est one here has kinda sheen in it, this can be a disappointment for matte shadow lovers. Almost all the shadows here are amazingly pigmented and has extra ordinary lasting power without even any shadow primer. Some of the lighter colors tend to be powdery and creates fallout but they are only 4 or 5 in number. I absolutely love all the metallic shades. Some of the shade also has kinda duo tone in it which makes those color so unique.

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I was literally amazed by Makeup Revolution Eyes Like Angel Palette when first time I swatched some of color. You can definitely see from the picture above, don’t you? I mean, how pigmented they are! Unlike other budget brand shadow these feels almost creamy when touched and so they sticks to skin without any effort and gives nice opacity. They are also easy to blend because they are very smooth, even the metallic one doesn’t consist ant chunky particle.

Overall, I absolutely love Makeup Revolution Eyes Like Angel Palette and very much satisfied with its quality. If you are an eyeshadow-holic then this palette is a must have for you and for them aswell who is looking for a budget friendly shadow palette.

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Check out the eyelook tutorial below I created using only this palette:

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Availability:
Boots | Superdrug | Makeup Revolution Website – £8
Makeup Revolution Malaysia – RM65

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By the way, have you tried this palette or any other product by Makeup Revolution that you love, recommend or hate? I would love to know your experience with this brand… 🙂 Don’t forget to share.




***This Product was sent to me by the company. However, that doesn’t influence my opinion in anyway.

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Pohela Boishakh Makeup | Red & Gold EyeLook

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Hello There,
Hope you all doing fantastic and had blast celebrating Pohela Boishakh(14th April)/Bengali New Year. If you are in my YouTube then you already know this makeup was my second take on Pohela Boishakh tutorial. I’m sorry guys I couldn’t post product list earlier.


In this version of Boishakh makeup I tried a bit more glamorous and festive look with red and gold shades.

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Tutorial of the eye look below:

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Product List:

Face:

  • Laura Mercier Foundation Primer – Radiance
  • Urban Decay Naked Skin Foundation – 5.5
  • Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage SC-6
  • Urban Decay Naked Skin Concealer – Medium Dark
  • Urban Decay Ultra Defination Finishing Powder
  • The Balm Bahama Mama Bronzer
  • Fashionista Blush – London
  • The Balm Maryloumaizer
  • MAC Mineralize Charged Water

 

Eyes:

  • Maybelline Color Tattoo – Bad To The Bronze
  • Makeup Geek Creame Brûlée as transition shade
  • Makeup Geek Bitten for Crease
  • Makeup Geek Liquid Gold Pigment in lid
  • Makeup Geek Corrupt as liner
  • Sleek Dune shadow from Ultra Matte V2 Palette to highlight
  • Lakme Eyeconic Kajal – Black
  • Benefit Roller Lash Mascara
  • Stila Major Lash Mascara
  • NYX Brow Gel – Chocolate
  • Catrice Brow Kit
  • Essence Clear Brow Gel

 

Lips:

  • Jackelin Nutmeg Lip Liner
  • Jordana Terracotta Lipstick


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Pohela Boishakh Makeup

 

Hope you liked the look 🙂
By the way, how did you celebrate your Pohela Boishakh? Share with me, I would love know.





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iherb Haul | Shopping Experience

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  • Real Techniques Expert Face Brush – $8.99
  • Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge – $5.99
  • ELF Long Lasting Lustrous Eyeshadow – $3

A couple of weeks ago my products from iherb arrived finally after five weeks of placing an order. So, thought I should share my shopping experience with you guys. Some drugstore essential brands like Real Techniques, ELF Cosmetics, Physician Formula, Eco tools etc are not available in Malaysia but in some cases, you need to have them in your life. There are some other facts about Real Techniques products are actually available at one store called ‘Shins’ but they are overly priced there. There is another online shop, Luxola [which doesn’t exist anymore] who keeps Real Techniques and Eco Tools product, but they always seem to be out of stock. So there is no other way but find a place to shop online.

 

I badly needed to replace my Real Techniques Sponge(read my review here…) and my searching took me to iherb. It’s a USA based shopping site. The great part about iherb.com is so many drugstore beauty brands are available there. You can see from the picture above what I bought. All those products were priced at their original USA store price. The site offers international shipping with few different option like normal international shipping and DHL express shipping. Normal shipping was $4 and DHL shipping costs $14. I made my first purchase with iherb without thinking anything and took the normal shipping.

Iherb haul

 

Normally whenever I made an international purchase I do always choose normal shipping. In my experience, it always took not more than two weeks to get the product in hand. Therefore, I was carefree about iherb shipping as well. Then that disappointing part happened. When after four weeks I didn’t get delivery or any news about my purchase I literally got worried. I contacted iherb customer service. They replied me saying they can not do anything because I choose normal delivery, even if my parcel gets lost they are unable to do anything. They gave me no option but waiting. Well, it was upsetting. Then I started searching other blogs to know about others experience but couldn’t find a single blog saying that they experienced the delay on delivery.

However, when I got totally hopeless then just at the end of the fifth week my product finally arrived. Phew…! What to say, should I blame myself for choosing the cheaper shipping option?

 

End of everything, I got happy to see my purchased product were nice and intact. This first time shopping experience with iherb wasn’t really nice of course but next time I have to pay a bit more and choose DHL shipping that’s for sure. I’m saying next time because I’m an international shopper, what I want isn’t always available in my local store and the product variety and pricing iherb offers I can’t really deny that.

Overall, iherb is not a bad place to shop but if you placing an international order then you might want to choose their DHL shipping option to avoid an extra headache. I really hope this post will help someone 🙂

By the way, have you shopped from iherb? if yes then I would love to know your experience.
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If you are a newbie and thinking to make your first purchase at iherb.com then I have DISCOUNT CODE for you 🙂 You can get 10% off of your total, just use the ‘DKB278‘ on checkout.
Another best thing about iherb is, with every purchase you gain a credit of 5% of your order amount that you can use on your next purchase.

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Pohela Boishakh 1422 | Bengali NewYear | Collaboration

Pohela Boishakh

Hello There,
If you are a Bengali then I assume you you already know Pohela Boishakh(14th April) is just an week away. I’m seriously excited today to write this post. This is not only a makeup post but a collaboration of six Bangladeshi you-tuber themed with one biggest bengali festival ‘Pohela Boishakh’ AKA Bengali New Year. We were intend to present you every possible looks that you might like to wear for Pohela Boishakh. You guys won’t believe, we were planning for this collaboration since January’15. There were so much excitement since the beginning, but lazy me couldn’t manage things earlier but had to finish it in rush! I’m so happy that we all finally made it 🙂

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I, myself did a trendy yet traditional Bengali look.

The Tutorial Below:

What you think? Like it? Hope so 🙂
If anyhow you recreate this look then do let me know. Just tag your picture with #greenstoryblog in instagram or twitter.

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Product Used:

Face:

  • Laura Mercier Foundation Primer – Radiance
  • MAC Studio Sculpt Foundation NC42
  • Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage SC-6
  • Urban Decay Naked Skin Concealer – Medium Dark
  • ELF HD Powder – Corrective Yellow
  • The Balm Bahama Mama Bronzer
  • Tarte Bashfull Blush
  • MAC Mineralize Skinfinish – Soft & Gentle
  • MAC Fix+


Eyes:

  • ELF Long-lasting Lustrous Eyeshadow – Festivy
  • Urban Decay Vice 3 Palette
  • Makeup Revolution Eyes Like Angel Palette
  • Maybelline Hyper Sharp Liner – Black
  • Laura Mercier Khol Pencil – Brown Copper
  • Benefit Roller Lash Mascara
  • Stila Major Lash Mascara
  • Catrice Brow Kit
  • Essence Clear Brow gel

Lip:

  • MAC Pink Plaid
  • MAC Russian Red

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Some More Picture:

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***Other variety of looks created by my friends are below. You’ll find their video link in my channel description box. Don’t forget to check them out 🙂
Pohela Boishakh


Wish you all a blessed year ahead. শুভ নববর্ষ | Happy Bengali New Year 🙂




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