Maybelline Color Sensational Pink Please

I’m usually one of the last people to hop on the bandwagon and in this case, I’m seriously regretting it!

I ♥♥♥ Pink Please from Maybelline’s Color Sensational range to bits! This wearable pale pink lipstick is so creamy, smooth and easy to apply. It has pretty good colour payoff - I can achieve full coverage with two layers. This is a remarkable feat as I have pigmented lips.

Without flash

With flash
One light swipe on the left and five on the right

It has a sweet play-doh scent, but I can't smell or taste it when on my lips. It also feels really comfortable on. I plan to get a couple of back ups (yes I heart it a lot!!!) and some other shades - Born With It, Warm Me Up etc..

Don't ask me why I can look so cool in one picture and warm in the other. It boggles my mind too o.O~ They were both taken under natural light.

Pink Please doesn't last long on me though =[ Anyone else experienced the same problem?

Do check this entry out if you'd like to see a swatch of Warm Me Up alongside Pink Please ^^

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Dolly Wink

I was thumbing through the February issue of Popteen when I saw a super cute range of eye makeup!

Isn’t it so pink and girly?

I immediately googled for more information - it seems that Tsubasa Masuwaka, a former Popteen model collaborated with Koji to release this range, and it is named Dolly Wink! It’s quite a new line as it was only released on 24th November 2009.

I'd say that the false lashes are the star of Tsubasa's Dolly Wink lineup~

Name: Dolly Wink Eyelash
Price: ¥ 1260 each
@cosme rating: 3.7 - 5.1 ★
Release date: 24.11.2009

I adore N°3 Natural Girly! Visual wise, N°5 Real Nude takes the cake. What are your opinions? All eight images are clickable =D

As usual, the images in the scan are super tiny so here are bigger ones for you girlies to drool over =P

Name: Dolly Wink Liquid Eyeliner
Price: ¥ 1260
@cosme rating: 5.0 ★
Release date: 24.11.2009

Name: Dolly Wink Pencil Eyeliner
Price: ¥ 945
@cosme rating: 4.2 ★
Release date: 24.11.2009

Name: Dolly Wink Eyelash Glue
Price: ¥ 945
@cosme rating: 3.7 ★
Release date: 24.11.2009

I have updated this post with the nail collection:

Name: Dolly Wink Smooth Cover Base Coat, Glossy Top Coat
Price: ¥ 546 for 4.5 ml
@cosme rating: 3.7 and 4.0 ★
Release date: 1.7.2010

Name: Dolly Wink Nail Color
Price: ¥ 546 for 4.5 ml
@cosme rating: 4.6 ★
Release date: 1.7.2010

Name: Dolly Wink Glitter Nail Color
Price: ¥ 588 for 4.5 ml
@cosme rating: 4.6 ★
Release date: 1.7.2010

Anyone tempted to snag some products up? ;D

(Source: All images except for the magazine scan are from koji-honpo.co.jp/tsubasa/)

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Tsuya Tsuya Angel Eyes Set

I was lucky enough to be sent some products to try from the fabulous Tsuya Tsuya PR. I’m sure most of you already know about Angel Eyes but today was the first time I actually saw it in action!

The Angel Eyes Set comes with a Long Lasting Mascara and a pair of lash treatment formulas, Angel Eyes, for volumising and lengthening. Pro-Vitamin B is added to Angel Eyes to boost the appearance of your lashes by nourishing them with nutrients.

My bare lashes~

Yes, I can’t even see my own lashes in the second picture haha~

Long Lasting Mascara

Name: Tsuya Tsuya Long Lasting Mascara
Price: RM 52 for 7 g

Tsuya Tsuya has thoughtfully provided a little bottle of toner with the mascara. You can revitalize dried up mascaras with this!

Curved brush

This waterproof mascara is formulated to go together with the lash treatment formulas. This mascara isn't my cup of tea, it tends to clump my lashes together and it can't hold a curl to save its life.

My lashes after two light swipes~

The full ingredient list for Long Lasting Mascara:

Angel Eyes | Volume

Name: Tsuya Tsuya Angel Eyes | Volume
Price: RM 78 for 1 g

The volumising fibres are quite messy but I’m sure with practice, I won’t get the panda eyes effect. The Tsuya Tsuya people must have anticipated the messiness factor, which is why they provided a brush.

Even though it’s suitable for contact lens users, I would advise all of you to be very careful when using it.

My lashes after one coat of the black fibre on the roots + mascara~

Why did I apply mascara again? To hold the fibres in place (as per suggested in the usage directions) haha.

My lashes are very much more lustrous compared to the first two pictures! What do you think, are my lashes more volumised?

The full ingredient list for Volume:

Angel Eyes | Length

Name: Tsuya Tsuya Angel Eyes | Length
Price: RM 78 for 1 g

The white fibres aren’t messy at all! Okay, maybe because I can’t see the fibre flakes on my face ;D

My lashes after one coat of the white fibre on the tips + mascara~

So much longer! I’d seriously recommend getting the lengthening Angel Eyes (you can purchase them separately) if you’re interested in getting some crazy lengthening action.

The full ingredient list for Length:

The trick of achieving va va voom lashes with the Angel Eyes Set is by repeating the steps above till you’re satisfied. My lashes went through one cycle only, imagine how they’d look with more!

I’m very happy with the three of them as they all remove easily with Muji Cleansing Oil. In my opinion, the biggest drawback to Tsuya Tsuya Angel Eyes Set is the price as it retails for RM 217. Check out the brochure below if you think that RM 217 is too much :]

For those of you who are lazy to click (;D) Tsuya Tsuya is conducting a workshop in MidValley on January 15th to 17th. The themes are Sassy Korean Look and Korean Night Glam. The good news is the they will sell the Angel Eyes Set for RM 180 instead of RM 217 at the workshop! Isn’t this a good deal?

I also have a RM 50 voucher for you guys. It’s redeemable at next week’s workshop! =D Oh yeah, my followers can register for free!

Besides the Angel Eyes Set, Tsuya Tsuya also offers gel liners, BB cream, skin and nail care. See you guys at the workshop and thank you Teresa!!!

Disclosure: Press samples.

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My Beauty Diary: Apple Polyphenol, Black Cherry Chocolate, Bulgarian White Rose, Sake Yeast, Yogurt

The flavours that I’m reviewing in this entry is much preferable than the ones that I reviewed here. Most of them do not leave a sticky residue and the leftover essence absorbs into my skin pretty quickly.

Apple Polyphenol (skin with enlarged pores)

The light soothing apple scent is very pleasant. It brightens really well BUT it did not tighten my pores, not even temporarily.

The full ingredient list for Apple Polyphenol:
Purified Water, Propylene Glycol, 1,3-Butylene Glycol, Water Cress Extract, Glycerine, Apple Extract, Algae Extract, Nanospheres, Aloe Extract, Albumin, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Extract, Bladder Wrack, Gentian Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Arnica Extract, Bio-Active Silanols, Lemon Extract, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Sodium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Butyl Paraben, Methyl Paraben, Ethyl Paraben, Propyl Paraben, Tween 20, Lactamide, Fragrance.

Black Cherry Chocolate (rough and dull skin)

It smells like chocolate milk, the ones that come in a packet. It delivers on its promise to brighten, unfortunately the leftover essence felt sticky on as it didn’t manage to absorb completely into my skin.

Main Ingredients:
Quince extract and arbutin
- gently remove dead skin cells, leaving rough and dull skin delicate and sleek again

Bulgarian White Rose (dull skin lacking radiance)

I adore the rose scent, it is so soothing and relaxing. It does brighten my face which I am sure many you will be pleased about.

The full ingredient list for Bulgarian White Rose:
Purified Water, Vegetal Collagen, 1,3-Butylene Glycol, Glycerine, Algae, Propylene Glycol, Aloe, Licorice, Kiwi, Arnica, Pineapple, Bulgarian Rose Water, Cucumber, Hyaluronic Acid, Nanospheres, Bio-Active Silanols, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Triethanolamine, Tween 20, Methyl Paraben, Propyl Paraben, Perfume.

Sake Yeast (extra nutrients and protection)

I do enjoy a cup of sake now and then but I’d prefer not to drown myself in it, the sake scent is disconcertingly strong. Sake Yeast doesn’t leave a sticky residue but it doesn’t have any other redeeming qualities - doesn’t brighten my skin at all or do anything else.

Main Ingredients:
Sake yeast
- accelerates metabolism of stratum corneum; creates fair and flawless skin
Plant collagen
- maintains regenerating and repairing functions of skin

Yogurt (oily skin)

I am mad about the butter cookie scent that this flavour emanates. It brightens and moisturises my face really well!

The full ingredient list for Yogurt:
Purified Water, Propylene Glycol, 1,3-Butylene Glycol, Glycerine, Aloe, Arnica, Vitis Vinifera, Green Tea, Grapefruit, Hyaluronic Acid, Mucopolysaccharides, Yeast Complex, Albumin, Chamomile, Licorice, Nanospheres, Squalane, Watercress, Vitamin E Acetate, Bio-Active Silicones, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Sodium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Butyl Paraben, Ethyl Paraben, Propyl Paraben, Methyl Paraben, Dimethicone, Tween 20, Lactamide, Fragrance.

My verdict:
#1 Yogurt
#2 Bulgarian White Rose
#3 Apple Polyphenol
#4 Black Cherry Chocolate
#5 Sake Yeast

(Source: Main ingredients are from beautydiary.com.tw/en/)

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