What's New: Race for the Perfect Foundation

1) MaxFactor Xperience Weightless Foundation

The Max Factor Xperience promises flawless skin that feels as light as a feather and it has SPF 10. Infused with JoJoba oil, Cucumber extract and Rosehip Oil, Max Factor Xperience came in an array of colors to ensure that women could get a color closest to their skin.

It comes in 6 shades:

- Light Ivory
- Raw Silk
- Beige Linen
- Sandalwood
- Dark Gypsum
- Deap Soapstone

Max Factor recently launched its arrival at Luna Bar in a glamourous black+purple event. Celebrities such as Mizz Nina, Jay Menon and Mellissa Indot as well as Winnie Loo was present at the launch event. Today, Max Factor is available in Parkson, Metrojaya, Isetan and Pacific Departmental Stores. 

Pickup A Trend : Simple Green + Purple

I did this look in salute to Mother Earth and ehem, also because this was one of the easiest eye-do yet still look hot for this Spring season....

:: Simple Green + Purple :: 

Green all over the lids and purple liner on the bottom lash line

I also dabbed a bit of light brown on the crease as the transition color and don't forget your highlighter beneath your brows

Just Curious & LustList : TheBalm

 I've heard about theBalm last year but never did know that we have it in Malaysia.
Haha, I almost wanted to purchase their products in one the US Spree in a forum. Thankfully, fellow beauty blogger blogged about their recent love on theBalm's lip stain that go me up and running to the nearest SaSa branch in Mt. Kiara ;)

For those who may not know, one look at theBalm's collection will instantly remind you of Benefit.
The packaging is similar - comic strips style pin-up girls and so are the names for their product which are usually catchy and sexy ;)

I spend quite some time (till the SA got fed up of waiting and walked away, haha) in SaSa, carefully browsing and swatching/trying each products by theBalm. The collection is not extensive but I'd say it's sufficient and the texture of each product is quite nice and rich.

However, amongst all of theBalm products two of the items that stood out than the rest...

1) BalmShelter - tinted moisturiser

from Temptalia

2) Balms Away - eye makeup break up (eye makeup remover)

These two are definitely in my 'LustList' (beauty product Wishlist :P)

Based in California, this brand aims to bring you the simple but necessary products on-the-go that can turn you instantly glamorous without the hassle.

Announcement: New Column - What's New, Ms Magoo

Firstly, no I'm not Ms Magoo...I called the new column that cause it reminded me of Mr. Magoo's theme song - what's new, Mr Magoo.
Plus, I like it cause it rhymes. =D

This column will, obviously, provide you latest highlights, happenings, new product launches I come across in my quest for the best beauty products. Advertorials in a glossy magazines, TV commercials, posters, billboards, other beauty blogs, or maybe product launches I attended (which isn't much, really) :P will be shared here in this column.

If you happen to know of any updates in the beauty world, do share with us here.

Till then, good luck & stay flawless...

xoxo,

Mariella Liyana

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My Makeup Haul of the Week 160411

*This is a delayed entry*

My office was closed for nearly a week from 12 - 16 April 2011 for us staff to recuperate from our exhaustion of organising MIHAS 2011.

So, hubby and I decided to 'balik kampung' and spend our time relaxing by the beach at my hometown. Ahh...it was a beautiful and the perfect getaway for both of us, workaholics... ^_^

Before I took off to Melaka, I managed to stash some beauty products ;)
Sempat lagi kan...haha! Workaholic + Shopaholic + Beauty Addict = work hard and play hard, really bad for the $$$$$$

1) Benefit Eye Bright Pencil
Price: RM90.00 (if I'm not mistaken)
Got it for: RM90.00

2) L'Occitane En Provence - Fleurs de' Brignoles Plum Blossom EDT
Price: RM 189.00
Got it for: RM 189.00 (courtesy from Hubby...yeay!)

Till then, good luck & stay flawless...

xoxo,

Mariella Liyana

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Product Review: Olay White Radiance CelLucent White Essence & Night Restoring Cream

Hello beautiful,

As promised earlier, let's have a look at Olay White Radiance with CelLucent skincare line...

I know, i'm a tad bit late but as they say better late than never.
After reading and googling, I've finally decided to give Olay another try.

My past experience with Olay was OK (the Olay Total Effect serum, the one with Siti Nurhaliza on it =P) however, there was one product I used from Olay that gave me pimple-fest after my first application. So, with that in mind, trying out another Olay product give me the queasy feeling in the gut. But after much fact-finding, I've managed to muster some courage to give the White Radiance CelLucent range a try...*cross fingers*

Olay recently (not so recent-lah) launched its two new product range:

1) Olay White Radiance CelLucent

2) Olay Regenerist with Micro Sculpting

My Makeup Haul of the Week 090411

 1) Olay White Radiance CelLucent White Essence
Price: RM 125.00

Got it for: RM 105.00

*Okay, I finally gave in and succumb into buying this highly raved more pricey product by Olay. And yes, it's been in the market for quite some time and look out for my review on it :)

2) Dior Addict Lipstick in 'It Pink' - my current staple lipstick!
Price: RM 98.00
Got it for: RM 98.00

Pictures courtesy from Cafe Makeup

*Will DEFINITELY do a review on this amazing lipstick...all I can say for now is, love it, love it, love it!!


Till then, good luck & stay flawless...

xoxo,

Mariella Liyana

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My Makeup Haul of the Week 020411

My appologies for the delayed entry...
I was superbly busy tending to my event - the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) the last few weeks and I nearly went crazy.

Yet, I still managed to find time in my hectic schedule and purchased some goodies...*winks*

1) Estee Lauder Patent Cosmetic Pouch in Hot Pink

Price: N/A
Got it for: RM 17.00

2) MAC Style Black Collection - Young Punk Mineralize Eyeshadow

Price: RM 75.00
Got it for: RM52.00

Product Review: Kiehl's Ultimate White Activated Whitening Cream

I received some samples from Kiehl's and was excited to try it.
They provided me their best selling Kiehl's Ultimate White Activated Whitening Cream.

Here's a little introduction to Kiehl's Ultimate White.....

KIEHL'S ULTIMATE WHITE ACTIVATED WHITENING CREAM

RM 165.00 for 50ml tub.