New Product Alert : ELF Studio Contouring Blush & Bronzing Powder in Fiji (Matte)

Attention all 'oil-rig' skinned ladies! (I'm oily-skinned too, y'all)

ERMAIGADDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD

ELF Cosmetics has finally. Yes, like finally. *flipshair*

Finally launched their new ELF Studio Contouring Blush & Bronzing Powder in Fiji, a MATTE - 

I repeat, MATTE version. 

OH, I IZZ ZZO EXCITEDDDDD!!

Well, this product might ring a bell or two as I blogged about their first version of ELF Studio Contouring Blush & Bronzing Powder, in St. Lucia (previously known as Original) : http://bit.ly/elfstudiostlucia which contains shimmer. Based on the multiple reviews I have come across, quite a handful of ladies steered clear because it would add on unwanted shine or enlarged their pores due to their oily skin. 

Now ELF has heard your cries and ANSWERED with a MATTE version! Good job, ELF! Keep reeling us in and making us stay because of your affordable products. Still feeling a little sore at you for not shipping your products to Malaysia. Hmmph. But I still love ya! 

The million dollar question.. Will I purchase this product? In a heart beat, YES.

Does this product strike your fancy? 

Yay or Nay? 

Thank you for reading!

Love,

Sarah :)

Sharing : How to Stay Safe on Carousell/Online (Pervert Edition)

Hi everyone,

I never expected or wanted this to be my first post on Carousell. But I have to quickly brief you about my experience on Carousell earlier this week. Please know that I have a few Carousell posts lined up for you. Need more time to arrange my thoughts well.

Earlier this week, for the first time I have encountered a pervert (yes, I am confident he/she is) on Carousell. Here are the screenshots of the conversation with this "@jennyhello" who later changed his/her name to @shane89 :

RED ALERT : Hey Babe! Is the material very thin? I'm from Aus and I don't really wear bra. Can u model it for me so I can see if it's too sheer for me? Many thanks!

Note : No (man or woman) in their right mind, would ask a random person for a modelled picture WITHOUT a bra. Or reveal that they don't really wear (a) bra. Seriously???

ADVICES :

• If the person claims that he/she is a 'serious buyer' and insists on knowing how sheer is the material of your clothing, just provide a picture with your hand behind the material. It's easy and requires no extra photography help. All you need is good lighting. If the person demands for you to model it, you know something is very wrong.
  
  Example :
  

  

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  As you can see, that's my left hand with a ring on my middle finger.
  Hence your potential buyer is able to estimate without you 'modelling' it.

• Never provide modelled pictures of clothes you know that is revealing/sheer. Especially lingerie. The pictures can be used against you or used without your knowledge on unscrupulous websites. Save yourself the drama and trauma.

• If you are confident in providing modelled pictures, please do at least edit your pictures to keep yourself safe. There are many apps on Andriod/Itunes. My favourite is CatWang, because it has faces of cats and I love cats. #crazaycatlady.
  
  Example :



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• Be polite. Regardless of how the person is on the other side, be the bigger person and decline in the most gracious way possible. There is no need to throw accusations unless proven guilty. As for me, I prefer my 'teacher' tone - no nonsense, strict, and unflinching.
• Report to the admin. If you encounter a suspicious character on Carousell or he/she still presses on the 'modelled picture' matter - report him/her immediately. Do your part as well to keep the community safe. Below is the steps on how to report to the admins.
  
  Step 1 : Tap on the 3 white dots on the top right of your phone screen.
  Step 2 : Select 'Report user'. The list of reasons on 'Why are you reporting this user?' will pop up.
  Step 3 : Scroll all the way down and select 'Suspected fraudster'.

Example :

This is the latest version of Carousell on Andriod.

The Carousell team should respond/investigate within a 24 - 42 hours time frame depending on the availability of their manpower. Below is the screenshots on my instagram and twitter where +Carousell responded to them quite promptly.




I feel safe and glad that Carousell is doing all they can to keep the community safe for us to confidently sell our preloved or brand new items. I have been on Carousell's app since last year when they first started out and when Friendly Fashion Malaysia was forced to close down. So far, this is the best app for selling unwanted preloved or brand new items. Keep up with the awesome job, Carousell Malaysia!

Follow Carousell Malaysia on :
Facebook : http://bit.ly/carousellmsiafb
Twitter : https://twitter.com/thecarousell
Instagram : http://bit.ly/carousellmsiainstagram

Download the app on :
Andriod : http://bit.ly/carousellandriod
ITunes : http://bit.ly/carousellitunes

Have you experienced weirdos such as this before?

Share with me on how to handled them.

Love,Sarah :)

Review: Maybelline Color Show Lipstick in 402 Plum-Tastic and 105 Pinkalicious

I have seen this product earlier this year on Luxola. It was launched alongside with its Color Show nail polishes and eyeliners. Purchasing lipsticks online can be quite a challenge and I wasn't ready to part my hard-earned cash for a shade that might not suit me. But I did caved in and purchase two of their nail polishes during Chinese New Year - Sweet Sunshine and Downtown Red. Shall talk about it soon. Let's not divert our attention from these new offerings from Maybelline, shall we? 

As you can see, the packaging is very simple. Black plastic body with a jelly-like colour strip in the middle as an indicator to show which family colour tree these lipsticks are from. Maybelline's new Color Show line contains four catergories of shades to complement all skintones. Well done, Maybelline! 

• 5 Classic Reds - Red My Lips, Cherry on Top,  Red Siren,  Red Diva, Downtown Road
• 7 Perfect Pinks - Crushed Candy, Pink Avenue, Party Pink, Pinkalicious, Pink Please, Pink Punch and Pink Paradise
• 5 Noble Nudes - Coral Culture, Chic Peach, True Toffee, Nude Mocha and Disco Coral
• 3 Proactive Plums - Plum Perfect, Sweet Orchid and Plum-tastic 

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Shade indicator are at the bottom.

Here, I have Maybelline Color Show in 402 Plum-Tastic and Maybelline Color Show in 105 Pinkalicious. I purchased Plum-Tastic first to test it out and I was quite blown away with its application. It applied on very smoothly and required no lipbalm which I usually put on first before topping it with a lipstick. A month later, I purchased Pinkalicious and again, I was not disappointed with the shade. I found it wearable but my boyfriend thinks its tad bit too glamarous for daily wear. Hmm.

Pretty lipsticks!

I love the jelly-like ring in the middle of the lipstick!

Each lipstick contains 3.9g of product and I personally find it a perfect size for a lipstick. I could easily carry this around in my makeup pouch without taking up so much space. It retails at RM17+ or RM16+ and available at all Watsons outlets, making it affordable and accessible to everyone. Students, now there is no reason for you to NOT look presentable during presentations or conferences! Without a doubt, substance is essential but you would like to score first impressions too, yes?

Swatches for both lipsticks

Close-up pictures of the swatches

The wear-time for these lipsticks is about 4-5 hours without eating or drinking. Another thing to note is the fruity/floral scent which I can't place a finger on it. For me, the scent does not bother me and it smells quite lovely. But if you are sensitive or particular about products with scent, then this may not be the product for you. 

In comparison with Pinkalicious, Plum-Tastic looks less creamy and has a slight frosty sheen. But don't be fooled by the swatch. Look at the lip swatches below, both lipsticks applied on smoothly without any patchiness and it did not amplify any imperfections on my lips. Instead, it made my lips look plump and moisturized. I love these lipsticks!

Left : Bare lips without lipbalm
Right : Wearing Maybelline Color Show Lipstick in 402 Plum-Tastic without lipbalm

Left : Bare lipst without lip balm
Right : Wearing Maybelline Color Show Lipstick in 105 Pinkalicious

You can purchase these lipsticks from local Watsons outlets if its available in your location or you can purchase them from Luxola as they provide free shipping for purchases above RM40! YAY! 

Pros 

• Affordable 
• Easily accessible
• Moisturizing 
• Easy and fast application (no need for lip brushes) 
• Long-wearing 
• Compact, perfect size for a lipstick

Cons 

• Fruity/floral scent (I'm not bothered about it) 
• Can't think of any at the moment.

So, what do you think? 

Have you tested out these lipsticks yet?

Would love to hear from you in the comment box below <3 

Thank you for reading!

Love,
Sarah :) 

Review : Wet n Wild Megalast Lipstick in 911D Stoplight Red

Please excuse the weirdness of the picture. Trying out new styles/pose.

The anatomy of  a Wet n Wild Megalast Lipstick

I'm a proud owner of Spotlight Red, Bare it All, and now - Just Peachy.

The shades indicators are at the bottom of the lipstick

Swatches for all three lipsticks

Close-up swatches

Note that ALL brand new Wet n Wild Megalast Lipstick
comes clinged wrapped in plastic with the ingredients printed on it.

Left : Bare lips
Right : Wearing Wet n Wild Megalast Lipstick in Spotlight Red without lipbalm

I love how this lipstick gives me an instant glam look, making skin look radiant.

Lip swatches for all three lipsticks. For individual reviews, click on the links below.

Wet n Wild Megalast Lipstick in Stoplight Red left a stain even after removing with a makeup remover!

Review

I won't talk much about the packaging as I have mentioned it in my previous post, read all about it here >>> Wet n Wild in Just Peachy.

There is no weird-scent or weird-taste. Weird is defined as chemically/herbally/florally/powdery or any strong smell or taste.Texture-wise, for Wet n Wild Megalast Lipstick in Stoplight Red, it is surprisingly moisturizing. It does not leave my lips feeling dry nor emphasize the lines on my lips. It applied like a dream, gliding smoothly and can be worked without an aid of a lipbalm if you don't have chapped, or extremely dry lips. Since it is a bright coloured lipstick, mistakes are more obvious hence it is best to have a lip brush to help you fill in the edges as it can smudge or feather. This lipstick stains, hence careful application is needed to avoid messy edges on a freshly applied powder/foundation.

As you can see in the pictures above, Stoplight Red is extremely pigmented and applied evenly without looking patchy. Its creamy satin matte texture gives full-coverage to any pigmented lips. It is a true red without leaning towards any coral/orange/pinks laced with strong blue-undertones.This shade works well all skintones. This is the perfect red-coloured lipstick that would suit any girl for any events/occasion. 

The wear-time for this lipstick is around 6-7 hours with occasional drinking/eating, requiring little touch up varying from individuals. I am blown away with the pigmentation and finish for a lipstick with a price tag of only RM16! It beats most of the branded lipsticks I know. 

DID YOU KNOW? 

Red lipsticks with blue-undertones helps your teeth look whiter. Some lipsticks may make your teeth look yellow. Hence it is always best to test out lipsticks whenever possible. 

Pros

• Extremely affordable
• Extremely pigmented
• Great for newbies to test out or makeup junkies to collect

Cons

• Limited shades available in Malaysia
• Only available online
• Cheap packaging (not a big turn-off because it's cheap) 

Ingredients (for all Megalast Lipsticks) :

Ozokerite, Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, Propytheptyl Caprylate, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Mineral Oil, Myristyl Lactate, Bis Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate 2, VP/Elcosene Copolymer, Myristate, Dimethicone Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Neopentyl Glycol, Diethylhexanoate, Polysilicone 6, Cholesteryl Hydroxystearate, BHT, Propylparaben, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Silica, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Allantoin (Comfrey Root), Retinyl Palmitate, Squalane, Ubiquinone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides ( CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Red 6 (CI 15850), Red 28 (CI 45410), Red 30 (CI 73360), Yellow 6 (CL 15985), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Yellow 5 (CI 11680)

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Purchase Wet n Wild lipsticks here.

Follow CCM on Facebook for future promotions or sales!

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What do you think? 

I would love to hear from you in the comment box below.

Thanks for reading!

Love,

Sarah :)

Disclaimer : This is not a sponsored post and this product is purchased with my own money. Read more.

Review : Wet n Wild Megalast Lipstick in 902C Bare it All

The anatomy of  a Wet n Wild Megalast Lipstick

I'm a proud owner of Spotlight Red, Bare it All, and now - Just Peachy.

The shades indicators are at the bottom of the lipstick

Swatches for all three lipsticks

Close-up swatches

Note that ALL brand new Wet n Wild Megalast Lipstick
comes clinged wrapped in plastic with the ingredients printed on it.

Left : Bare lips
Right : Wearing Wet n Wild Megalast Lipstick in Bare it All without lipbalm

I love how Wet n Wild Bare it All gives the 'MLBB' effect.
'MLBB' - My Lips But Better

Lip swatches for all three lipsticks. For individual reviews, click on the links below.

Review

I won't talk much about the packaging as I have mentioned it in my previous post, read all about it here >>> Wet n Wild in Just Peachy.

There is no weird-scent or weird-taste. Weird is defined as chemically/herbally/florally/powdery or any strong smell or taste.Texture-wise, for Wet n Wild Megalast Lipstick in Bare it All, it is not as dry as Just Peachy. It can be worked without an aid of a lipbalm if you don't have chapped, or extremely dry lips. As you can see in the pictures above, Bare it All is pigmented and applied evenly without looking patchy. It applied on smoothly without any fuss. Its cream-ish matte texture gives full-coverage to any pigmented lips. 

As for the shade, it is beige/brown-based with a slight warm undertone. I don't see it leaning toward being pink or peach. This shade compliments any heavy eye makeup very well. This shade works well all skintones without making anyone look like a dead-duck because of its beige/brown tones. This is the perfect nude-coloured lipstick I have come across without looking too washed out/pale. 

The wear-time for this lipstick is around 3-4 hours without drinking or eating, requiring to touch up or reapply after that period of time varying from individuals. I don't expect nude-coloured lipsticks, may it be pink or beige based to have a long-lasting effect because it has less colour pigment unlike its bright counterpart - the reds, pinks, oranges, or purples. 

DID YOU KNOW? 

Do you have a bright coloured lipstick which is neglected because you are not used to bold statement lips? Don't throw or give it away just yet. This shade can be used to tone down any bright lipsticks you have. 

TRY IT! 

Use nude/milky coloured lipsticks as a base, and apply the bright lipstick on top of it. The other way around works as well. Blend using your ring finger or purse your lips together to blend. Play or experiment with the two shades to find your comfort zone. You will love the end result. 

Pros

• Extremely affordable
• Extremely pigmented
• Great for newbies to test out or makeup junkies to collect

Cons

• Limited shades available in Malaysia
• Only available online
• Cheap packaging (not a big turn-off because it's cheap) 

Ingredients (for all Megalast Lipsticks) :

Ozokerite, Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, Propytheptyl Caprylate, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Mineral Oil, Myristyl Lactate, Bis Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate 2, VP/Elcosene Copolymer, Myristate, Dimethicone Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Neopentyl Glycol, Diethylhexanoate, Polysilicone 6, Cholesteryl Hydroxystearate, BHT, Propylparaben, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Silica, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Allantoin (Comfrey Root), Retinyl Palmitate, Squalane, Ubiquinone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides ( CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Red 6 (CI 15850), Red 28 (CI 45410), Red 30 (CI 73360), Yellow 6 (CL 15985), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Yellow 5 (CI 11680)

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Purchase Wet n Wild lipsticks here.

Follow CCM on Facebook for future promotions or sales!

***

What do you think? 

I would love to hear from you in the comment box below.

Thanks for reading!

Love,

Sarah :)

Disclaimer : This is not a sponsored post and this product is purchased with my own money. Read more.

Review : Wet n Wild Lipstick in 903C Just Peachy

Being silly, as usual. I really don't know how to pose for the camera. #fact

I have always wondered how I would look like with this particular Wet n Wild Megalast Lipstick. Thanks to +Joanne Ch'ng from Colours Cosmetics Malaysia (also known as CCM), I don't have to wonder no more. I was provided with the opportunity to review the well-known, extremely affordable 'Wet n Wild Megalast Lipstick in Just Peachy'. According to some reviews I've come across online, quite a handful mentioned that this shade made them look washed out. A big capital, N-O for me. When I first tested it out (without any makeup on), it doesn't look flattering at all. Allow me to bring you on a detailed journey of this peachy darling - 

The anatomy of  a Wet n Wild Megalast Lipstick

I'm a proud owner of Spotlight Red, Bare it All, and now - Just Peachy.

The shades indicators are at the bottom of the lipstick

Swatches for all three lipsticks

Close-up swatches

Note that ALL brand new Wet n Wild Megalast Lipstick
comes clinged wrapped in plastic with the ingredients printed on it.

Left : Bare lips
Right : Applied on Wet n Wild Megalast Lipstick in Just Peachy without lipbalm

Love how this shade helps me achieve that 'sweet', the girl-next-door look!

Lip swatches for all three lipsticks. For individual reviews, click on the links below.

Review

First off, let's talk about their packaging. From afar, it does look somewhat appealing on the outside. The breakdown - black acrylic body, transparent acrylic cover with a silver-printed brand on the cover. I love the fact that it has a transparent cover that allows me to find the shade I want to use a whole lot quicker. As for the silver-printed brand on the cover, the ones I initially have started to wear off because of being in my makeup bag or moved around quite often. 

It feels quite sturdy as a whole especially when you hold it. But when it comes to the mechanics of opening and twisting the product up, that's where the packaging flaw starts to reveal itself. I appreciate the fact that Wet n Wild designed the cover to ensure it doesn't come loose on it's own and not make a mess inside of any makeup pouch. A plus point! But, that good thing somewhat backfires as I find it a little difficult to pull open the cover. When it comes to twisting the lipstick up, it feels as if the lipstick would pop right out of the tube. Hence, you have to be very gentle and careful when playing with it. Not a big turnoff but I make sure that I'd open it carefully, trying not to damage the lipstick. 

As for the pricing, I would say it is really bank-account friendly. Priced at RM16 at Colours Cosmetics Malaysia it makes me wanna buy more colours! It is great especially when it comes to unique colours in order to test the colour-wheel waters before splurging on expensive ones like Nars, MAC, Guerlian, Tom Ford, or Chanel to name a few. The price is great for girls who hardly wears makeup, makeup junkies, or girls who are looking for pigmented, quality lipsticks without breaking the bank. Yes STUDENTS, CCM hears ya! 

I'm happy to report that there is no weird-scent or weird-taste. Weird is defined as chemically/herbally/florally/powdery or any strong smell or taste.Texture-wise, for Wet n Wild Megalast Lipstick in Just Peachy, it is slightly on the dry side because of its matte finish. So, you would need to exfoliate and moisturize your lips well before applying this peachy darling. You can exfoliate every morning when brushing your teeth, gently using the toothbrush to help remove dead skin cells. As you can see in the pictures above, Just Peachy is pigmented and applied evenly without looking patchy. Its cream-ish matte texture gives full-coverage to any pigmented lips. 

As for the shade, it is a milky peachy pink colour with neutral undertones. This shade works well with fair-skinned girls but I'm guessing this shade might make dark-skinned beauties look a little washed out. The wear-time for this lipstick is around 3-4 hours without drinking or eating, requiring to touch up or reapply after that period of time varying from individuals. I don't expect nude-coloured lipsticks, may it be pink or beige based to have a long-lasting effect because it has less colour pigment unlike its bright counterpart - the reds, pinks, oranges, or purples. 

DID YOU KNOW? 

Do you have a bright coloured lipstick which is neglected because you are not used to bold statement lips? Don't throw or give it away just yet. This shade can be used to tone down any bright lipsticks you have. 

TRY IT! 

Use nude/milky coloured lipsticks as a base, and apply the bright lipstick on top of it. The other way around works as well. Blend using your ring finger or purse your lips together to blend. Play or experiment with the two shades to find your comfort zone. You will love the end result. 

Pros

• Extremely affordable
• Extremely pigmented
• Great for newbies to test out or makeup junkies to collect

Cons

• Limited shades available in Malaysia
• Only available online
• Cheap packaging (not a big turn-off because it's cheap) 

Ingredients (for all Megalast Lipsticks) :

Ozokerite, Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, Propytheptyl Caprylate, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Mineral Oil, Myristyl Lactate, Bis Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate 2, VP/Elcosene Copolymer, Myristate, Dimethicone Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Neopentyl Glycol, Diethylhexanoate, Polysilicone 6, Cholesteryl Hydroxystearate, BHT, Propylparaben, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Silica, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Allantoin (Comfrey Root), Retinyl Palmitate, Squalane, Ubiquinone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides ( CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Red 6 (CI 15850), Red 28 (CI 45410), Red 30 (CI 73360), Yellow 6 (CL 15985), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Yellow 5 (CI 11680)

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Purchase Wet n Wild lipsticks here.

Follow CCM on Facebook for future promotions or sales!

***

What do you think? 

I would love to hear from you in the comment box below.

Thanks for reading!

Love,

Sarah :)

Disclaimer : This is a sponsored product but it does not affect my personal experience or view and honest opinion on the product. Read more.