Thursday, May 16, 2013

L’Herboflore - New Facial Sheet Mask Love!

Face masks are a must when it comes to skincare maintenance and my most recent face mask love is L’Herboflore! L’Herboflore is a Taiwanese based brand that specialises in facial sheet masks. Super cute, effective masks!

How adorable are the illustrations on the packaging? Makes using them fun and will instantly brighten up your mood.

These are sheet masks made of a thin coth which is saturated with the liquid product in the packet. Take the face mask out, unfold and you’ll see that it has openings for your eyes, nose and mouth as well as several slits to help the sheet fit to your face better. Lay it on top of cleansed and toned skin and leave on for 15-20 minutes. Once you remove the sheet, gently pat any excess moisture left on the face with your fingers in light piano motions. This will help your face absorb the extra goodness! Now the sheet will never completely dry down whilst on the face, so once removed I like to move it onto other areas of my body, such as the neck or knees and elbows. You can also use the extra liquid in the packet on these areas as well.

Back of the packaging is mostly Chinese except for the ingredients list, but you get the gist of it from the pictures lol

Folded mask out of the packet

There is a tonne of different types of L’herboflore facial sheet masks to choose from, each targeting different skin concerns from hydration to anti-aging. I tend to gravitate towards the ones for whitening, brightening or balancing the skin as I find these to be most effective for my skin type. After using one of these masks, I do find that my face feels smoother and softer, and visibly more even. The effects are not drastic so always best to be used as maintenance combined with your current skincare routine. Ideally you should pop on a mask at least once a week, which I personally like to do on Sunday evenings whilst vegging out in front of the TV. Oh and brightening masks are especially fabulous before a big event!

Mask mug shot! Hm not an attractive look is it? Haha

The L’Herboflore facial masks are available from counters in Taiwan, or for those of us not lucky enough to be in Taiwan, it’s best to contact the company through their Facebook page should you wish to purchase these. The masks retail from NT$50/AU$1.70 to NT$250/AU$8.45 each depending on the type. 

Effective face masks? Check. Super cute packaging? Check. What more can you ask for? I’ll definitely be stockpiling these in a future order!

What are some of your favourite face masks?

xoxo

*Please note that the products above have been provided for consideration. All products are reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Estée Lauder Double Wear Gel Eyeliner in Bold Cobalt!

When it comes to eye make up I tend to be more of a neutral girl day to day, but sometimes, I do like to add in some colour. This is when a product like Estée Lauder’s Double Wear Gel Eyeliner in Bold Cobalt becomes my best friend. It’s a divine, bright blue shade with a pretty blue micro shimmer. Intense yet subtle enough to add a pop of colour to your look without going OTT. 


The formula is soft and creamy, so it’s very easy to work with. It’s quick to apply and glides onto the eye like a dream. Pigmentation is good too, with even coverage in one swipe, though I do like to apply a couple of layers to really intensify the colour. The shimmery, satin finish is super pretty too. The eyeliner sets quite fast and wears very well throughout the day. I saw no fading or smudging at all, but make sure to wear an eye primer if you have oily eyelids.

The product is housed in a sturdy glass pot with a gold screw top lid. It’s quite small and compact, and comes with a handy little brush, making it a good travel friendly option. I tend to use either the Sigma E05 or MAC 263 with this though and both work great. Oh and you guys know I adore gold accents, so the packaging definitely has me smiling.


Bold Cobalt is perfect for those lazy days when you don’t want to put too much effort into a look but still want that “wow” factor. The blue also make the whites of your eyes look brighter, so it works well with all skin tones. Just line the top lash line with Bold Cobalt, slick on a few good layers of mascara and you’re out the door. It can also be smudged out before it sets for a softer look or rock it with a fun blue-toned smokey eye for a more dramatic effect. 

Overall I’m loving this liner and have been wearing it a lot lately. It my super quick “go to” look, especially now that I'm currently wearing eyelash extensions. Takes me about 2 minutes to do my eye make up!

In the pics below, I've just filled in my brows, applied a touch of Burberry Trench eyeshadow as a brow highlight and lined the top lash line with Bold Cobalt. Easy peasy :)



Available now from all Estée Lauder counters and online. Bold Cobalt is a limited edition shade, so grab it while you can! RRP AU$40.

xoxo

*Please note that the product above has been provided for consideration. All products are reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Beauty Haul: Tom Ford, Dior & Hourglass!

Sharing my latest purchases from Tom Ford Beauty, Dior and Hourglass. See the products and hear my first impressions, along with swatches. Enjoy!



Products mentioned*~
Tom Ford Lip Shines in Quiver, Ravenous and Frolic
Tom Ford Cheek, Cream Foundation, Eyeshadow and Eye Contour Brushes
Diorshow Mono Eyeshadows in Choc Clair and Panama
Hourglass Ambient Powder in Luminous Light


Above pic is from Instagram, please follow me if you want to see more pics of hauls, beauty products, food and other randomness lol

Make Up I'm Wearing in the Video*~
Lancome Teint Visionnaire Make Up Duo
Guerlain Meteorites Compact Pressed Powder
Urban Decay 27/4 Eye Pencil in Hustle and Perversion
Burberry Trench Eyeshadow
NARS Laguna Bronzer
Estee Lauder Blush in Pink Ingenue
Tom Ford Lip Shine in Frolic

What products have you purchased lately?!

xoxo

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Lancôme Teint Visionnaire: First Impressions & Get Ready With Me!

Get ready with me while I share my first impressions on the newest foundation release from Lancome, the Teint Visionnaire Skin Perfecting Make Up Duo!



Products used/mentioned*~
Lancôme Teint Visionnaire Make Up Duo
Etude House Drawing Eye Pencil
NARS Smudgeproof Eyeshadow Base
Burberry Beauty Complete Eye Palette in Mocha 02
Burberry Beauty Trench Eyeshadow
Lancôme Artliner
Guerlain Cils d'Enfer Mascara
Guerlain Meteorites Pressed Powder
Guerlain Terracotta Four Seasons Bronzer
Dior Pink Happiness Blush
YSL Glossy Stain in #15


Have you guys tried Teint Visionnaire yet? 

xoxo

Sunday, March 31, 2013

Tag: 10 Products I Would Repurchase!

Trying to do more tag videos on YouTube and starting off with one that I personally really like to watch... The 10 Products I Would Repurchase tag!!





Products mentioned*~
Guerlain Meteorites Illuminating & Mattifying Pressed Powder
NARS Smudgeproof Eyeshadow Base
MAC All That Glitters Eyeshadow
Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler (gold one is LE, but silver is permanent)
Chanel Joues Contraste Powder Blush in Rose Initiale
Tom Ford Shade and Illuminate in Intensity 02
Lancome Artliner Liquid Eyeliner
Chanel Rouge Coco Shine in Rivage
Tom Ford Private Blend Lip Colour in Pink Dusk
Bioderma Crealine H2O

My make up in this video*~
Face & Cheeks
Burberry Sheer Luminous Foundation
Guerlain Meteorites Pressed Powder
Tom Ford Shade and Illuminate
Chanel Rose Initiale

Eyes
MAC All That Glitters Eyeshadow
Chanel Raffinement Eyeshadow Quad
Burberry Trench Eyeshadow
Lancome Artliner Liquid Eyeliner
Guerlain Cils d'Enfer Mascara

Lips
Tom Ford Pink Dusk

Nails
Chanel Le Vernis in Accessoire

What are the top 10 products that you would repurchase?!

xoxo

*Please note that the above post contains several affiliate links. Should you wish to purchase items through these links (at not extra cost to you) you would be helping to support Miss J. Shopaholic. Thanks! :)

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Evening Make Up Tutorial with Dior Spring 2013!

Hey guys, here's my take on a wearable pink eye look using products from the Christian Dior Spring 2013 Cherie Bow Collection! I think it's a great look for evenings out, as it's dark with a fun pop of colour. Hope you like it!



Reviews of the products I have from the Dior Cherie Bow collection are coming very soon! Promise :)

xoxo

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Chanel Spring 2013 Make Up Tutorial!

Hope you guys enjoy my latest video make up tutorial using products from the Chanel Printemps Precieux de Chanel Spring 2013 Make Up Collection!


Products used*~
Chanel Eyeshadow Quad in Raffinement
Chanel Stylo Yeux Waterproof Eyeliner in Or Rose
Lancome Artliner Liquid Eyeliner
Guerlain Cils d’Enfer Mascara
Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua Foundation in B40
Giorgio Armani Maestro Eraser in #3
Guerlain Meteorites Illuminating & Mattifying Pressed Powder
NARS Laguna Bronzer
Chanel Joues Contraste Powder Blush in Frivole
Chanel Poudre Signee de Chanel Illuminating Powder
Chanel Precision Lip Definer in Rubellite
Chanel Glossimer in Bagatelle #161

I'm wearing the Spring 2013 Le Vernis in Emprise on my nails.

I completely adore this collection, for reviews, pictures and swatches of the products, please check out my previous post here!

xoxo

Monday, March 25, 2013

Chanel “Printemps Precieux de Chanel" Spring 2013 Collection: Reviews, Photos & Swatches!

Spring releases are definitely my favourite when it comes to make up collections. The colours tend to be vibrant and feminine which is right up my alley, and our friends at Chanel certainly deliver with their latest Printemps Precieux de Chanel collection for Spring 2013!


The collection is a lovely combination of soft neutral eyes, glowly peach cheeks with a pop of colour on the lips. I’m happy to report that I got my hands on the majority of the Printemps Precieux products (I did say I love spring collections right?) only passing on the lipsticks as I’m not a huge fan of matte finishes. Seriously loving this collection as not only is it perfect for spring, it’s fabulous for all year around!


Chanel Poudre Signee de Chanel Illuminating Powder US$68/AU$90
The centrepiece of the collection! A super gorgeous white gold highlighter. It’s quite finely milled and gives the face a lovely subtle glow. Oh and that embossing! Gah, how can you say no? Swatched below but honestly it was quite hard to truly capture the beautiful glow of the highlighter, so why not check out my video make up tutorial to see it in action.


Chanel Les 4 Ombres Eyeshadow Quad in Raffinement US$58/AU$98
My new favourite HG eyeshadow quad! Beautiful neutral toned colours and that can take you from day to night in a flash. Raffinement was actually the only eyeshadows that I brought with me on my recent holiday. I have a US version of the quad and the texture of the shadows is buttery soft, they apply super smooth onto the eye and pigmentation is lovely too.


Chanel Joues Contraste Powder Blush in Frivole US$43/AU$72
A delicious vibrant peach shade that imparts a gorgeous natural flush to the cheeks. The finish is more of a satin, so no shimmer which is unique for Chanel, but also a nice change.


Chanel Le Crayon Levres Precision Lip Definer in Rubellite US$29/AU$44
A fun vibrant pink shade. Wear it under lipstick or gloss to add more oomph and staying power to your look. It’s an absolutely gorgeous shade that I think would suit most skintones.


Chanel Stylo Yeux Waterproof Eyeliners in Or Rose and Santal US$30/AU$44
Or Rose is a beautiful pale champagne shade and does a lovely job at brightening any eye look when applied to the lower lash line or inner corners of the eye. Really want an eyeshadow this shade so shout out if you know of any! Santal is simply, beautiful bronzy goodness. Love applying this along my top lash line for a simple and casual eye look. Oh and once applied this does not budge! Perfect for hot humid weather and lazy days.

L-R: Poudre Signee de Chanel Illuminating Powder, Raffinement Eyeshadow Quad, Frivole Blush

L-R: Rubellite Lip Definer, Santal Stylo Yeux, Or Rose Stylo Yeux

I have also reviewed the three nail polishes released with this collection: Emprise, Fracas & Accessoire. You can check that out here :)

The collection is available now from all Chanel counters and online.

What are you loving from the collection? Did you or will you pick up anything?

xoxo