Shu Uemura
Pressed Eye Shadow

Empowered Eyes: Intense Colors. Various Effects. Single eye shadows with light-capturing powders in 4 different lasting effects.

- Micro-fine powders: 2 different shapes adhere firmly to skin for an even, long-lasting finish
- Silicone-coated powder: results in truest color pay-off and a non-fading finish
- Light capturing powders: absorb and reflect light for a multi-dimensional finish
- Apply sheer or layer for intensity. May be used as eye liner with dampened eye liner brush

4 powders in 4 finishes: Matte (M), Pearl (P), Iridescent (IR) and Metallic (ME).

I got Shu Uemura’s ME Green 450 Pressed Eye Shadow. The ME means the eye shadow is metallic. Apart from it being a favourite colour, it’s still one of the colours I love in eye makeup, next are the Taupe/Brown hues.

I’ve only tried it once and I had little time to really try it out properly but I’m already impressed with its staying power. Definitely NOT chalky or powder-y. I even thought it was a cream to powder sort when I was at the Shu counter, that’s how fine I found the powder is.

I’m impressed that I only need a little to come out with a decent layer and if I go for several, I get this really smokey and sultry green that I LOVE! So far, I’m pretty happy with the purchase. I’m even looking into getting it in more shades now.

I’ll try to take a photo and do an FOTD one of these days. Meanwhile, have any of you beauties tried Shu’s eye makeup? Perhaps you can recommend other shades? Right now, I’m looking into getting ME 850 and ME 300.

Image: shuuemura-usa.com

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However.

I finally gave in and tuned my shopping prowess in the beauty department when I reached Singapore. I was determined to buy some makeup. I had originally planned to simply get me an eye shadow palette but I just couldn’t settle on a particular combination which will both suit my taste and budget (hey, my wallet does have its limits!). So, while trying to makeup my mind, I decided to shop around. That’s when I stumbled upon a MAC counter.

I toyed with the idea of getting one from the Monogram collection, I find them heavy I tell ‘ya! But if buying for the sake of buying from the latest MAC makeup collection is the only reason then I thought it’s definitely not worth it. Esp since I particularly love the blush and nothing else. I guess it’s just not something I had in mind. I’m looking to try to put together a certain look, you see.

In brief, I fell in love with the nude lips and I’ve been experimenting on how to get that look without sacrificing my love for dewy, creamy texture and glossy sheen. I firmly believed that if I had the right sort of makeup, I’d have a blast with it! This brings us to my latest MAC loot (naturally, both are lip makeup): MAC Lipstick Modesty and MAC LustreGlass Beaux.

The MAC Lipstick Modesty is a muted neutral pink; cremesheen. I love creamy lipsticks. It easily glides over your lips, creating a soft, supple texture. Modesty on me makes a good nude hue without totally losing the “healthy” look over-all. You know how, sometimes, you’d end up looking deathly pale if you decide to go for the nude lips? Not like that, at all. Which is awesome (and why I bought it, HAHA!). This look is a huge contrast to the red lips trend, yea?

MAC Lipstick

Colour plus texture for the lips. Stands out on the runway. Simmers on the street! What made M·A·C famous.

While the MAC LustreGlass Beaux is a lustre warm beige brown.

MAC LustreGlass

Two high-powered effects – Lustre and Glass – in one new lip finish. This amazing ornamental finish shines the lips with hi-shine overlaid with various tones of pearlized glaze. Beyond sexy. Transcends all known shine.

I’m particularly fond of lip makeup and a soft spot for glosses. I’ve been fascinated with the MAC LipGlass for as long as I can remember them having that line but I’ve never gotten around to choosing from the sheer number of shades available. I guess venturing into the world of LustreGlass will, hopefully, bring the same satisfaction.

Yes, I’ve been sporting the nude lips since I bought these babies (translation: yesterday in Singapore, right from that makeup counter where I tested it). It works well with the other beauty (more on this later) I brought back to Manila.

I’ll try to post a lip photo or FOTD one of these days to show off my nude lips courtesy of MAC. Meanwhile, share your own latest makeup look preference! Did any beauty shopping lately? What did you get?

Images: maccosmetics.com

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Anyway.

Buy 1 you get 10% off, buy 2 you get 15%, so on and so forth. I guess they offer an additional 5% for every item you buy on top of the last one. Pah. You do the math.

They’re offering as much as 40% off on selected items.

Back on the stuff I checked out, I’ve seen the newest line that TBS has launched in the market Nature’s Minerals in person. More on that at a (much, much) later post (LOL) BUT, at that moment, I was particularly interested in this texturising mask I saw. I can’t find it online, though. I’ll check it again when I go back next week.

Anyway, the sale will last till the end of October. Have fun shopping, my dear beauties!

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This Moisturising Shower Creme ensures you have a truly indulgent shower experience every time. Your skin will feel smooth and naturally soft as you enjoy a delightfully foaming, delicately fragranced, cleansing experience. One of the most emollient of nature’s bounty is the butter from the shea nut; luxurious skin care at its finest. Once used, forever converted.

Another beauty goodie that can be found in my ’santa’ bag this Christmas is one of Asquith & Somerset’s Rich Shea collection, the Shea Butter Moisturising Shower Creme.

I love how elegantly it’s packaged. One of the things I actually considered when I purchased it. I had wanted the future owner and user of the bath product to feel comfortable displaying it in their toilet & bath or even perhaps to bring it when they travel. Of course, I love the scent. It’s rich and sweet. I can only imagine how it’ll smell on her skin when used. I hope I can get to ask her afterwards.

This is one great idea for a gift. You present her with a fragrant, cleansing shower experience and at the same time will leave her skin soft and smooth after every use. Reasonably priced, too!

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If you’re looking to get Christmas gifts for all the women in your life — from friends to mums and grandmas — go get them some beauty loot over at Beauty Bar. They’ve got a great collection of cosmetics and bath products to choose from. You can even get a “professional” manicure set complete with nail dryer!

They carry brands like Philosophy, Smashbox, DuWop, Asquith & Somerset, etc.

I admit that some items are quite expensive for your typical holiday gift-giving budget, but they do have items that are quite affordable, too! I learned that if your total purchase exceeds Php 500.00, everything — no matter how small the item is — gets its own paper bag in all its Christmas-y splendor!

I just shopped a truckload and loved it. Let me know if you end up doing the same thing, too!

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Let’s all go to this year’s Greenmeadows Bazaarnival!

The biggest MMU get-together will also take place during the event and they’re even giving away 300 FREE mineral makeup lootbags! Mineral Makeup Day, indeed!

I know it says they won’t be charging for entrance but I’m letting you in on a secret, if you’d leave a comment below (make sure you leave a valid email address!) you’ll enjoy a bit of VIP treatment! Just express your interest to attend the event, I’ll make sure to let you know what happens next!

For more information on this, please visit Style Manila.

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