[Apple Of Your Eyes] Vassen Candy Crystal 3 Tones Grey

Apple Of Your Eyes is a Malaysian shop selling ready stock circle lenses. They ship internationally and only accept payments via PayPal. They have a huge range of lenses including I.Fairy and also Geo Medical's newest releases.

Name: Vassen Candy Crystal 3 Tones Grey or Vivian 3 Tones Grey
Price: US$ 20 for 1 pair
Base curve: 8.6 mm
Diameter: 14.5 mm
Water content: 38%
Prescription: 0.00 to -8.00
Life span: 1 year disposal

Design and colour ★★★★★★★
Am in love with the design, it's so unique yet simple. The three colours blend seamlessly with each other and there are no rings of colour which is the norm with other designs.

So vivid and bright once on. Blue is a little more striking though, but I had to choose grey, it is one of my favourite colours for lenses. This series also comes in brown, violet and green.

Enlargement ★★★★★☆☆
From my previous reviews, you can tell that I really like enlarging lenses even though I don't have much sclera space to work with.

Comfort ★★★★★★☆
Most lenses that I have tried need some time to align properly but this doesn't and that really impressed me. They are thin and feel really good on.. Vassen really lives up to its reputation!

PRODUCTS USED

FACE
♥ Sonia Rykiel L'Atout Eclat Sublime S
♥ Stage Cosmetics Photo Pro Foundation 02 Take 1
♥ MAC Beauty Powder Blush Of Youth

EYES
♥ Manly 56 makeup palette
♥ Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil Zero
♥ Lunasol Geminate Liner EX03 White Lighting
♥ Smashbox Hyperlash Mascara
♥ Princess Lee cross 6 black upper lashes (公主李假睫毛交叉6黑)

It may not be the most natural (I haven't seen many Asians with eyes this light), but I really really like it. I ♥ the dreamy and romantic effect!!!

I say this almost every single time I review circle lenses, but Crystal 3 Tone is my newest favourite pair of lenses haha!

Disclosure: Press samples.

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~*Giveaway*~ Must Up Bust Cream

Edit: Giveaway closed, prizes sent. A huge thank you to my sponsor for making this giveaway possible.

I'm starting off Tuesday with a giveaway!

Loveshoppingholics.com is sponsoring this giveaway and they are giving three full sized tubes of the Must Up Bust Cream, which retails for US$ 22.90 (100 g) on their site, to three of my lovely readers!

Bust Cream is the brand's top-seller, plus its products are favoured among celebrities and have been featured in many magazines and TV shows.

Description: No operations, injections or drugs needed to upgrade your cup! Great helper to make breasts appear firm & full for the best look! Must have necessity in every woman's wardrobe for an evening dress or a sexy look.

The cream speeds up the cell activation of your breast, enlarge your breast in a short time. What's more, the ingredients could even efficiently resist tissue loosening, help you enhance and enlarge the breast within days, and make you are more and more sexy. (Source: loveshoppingholics.com/)

Read on to see how you can win one for yourself~

How to win:
1. Like LoveShoppingholics' Facebook page.
2. Publicly join my blog.
3. This giveaway is open to everyone and three winners will be randomly selected. It will end on August 16th 11:59 pm MST (GMT+8:00).
4. A valid e-mail address as well as links to twitter, Facebook and your blog must be provided accordingly.
5. Agree to provide your mailing information to LoveShoppingholics. They will ship the prizes to the winners via registered airmail.
6. Fill out the form below to enter this giveaway.



Good luck everyone!

Disclosure: Sponsored giveaway.

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Miss Q Magic Lip Gloss

There isn't much talk about products from Ivy Maison in the English blogosphere, so hopefully my review will help some of you out there!

Name: Miss Q Magic Lip Gloss (Miss Q 光澤娃娃魔法溫感變色唇凍)
Price: US$ 5.50 for 10 ml

There are a few mood lip glosses around, they supposedly work by using your body chemistry to create customized hues. I've tried Smashbox's version - O-Gloss - and it turned my lips an unflattering neon pink shade. I wasn't pleased with it at all!

Miss Q's Magic Lip Gloss isn't sticky, it goes on clear. After a while it deepens my lip colour a tad but it doesn't turn my pigmented lips a nice pink or anything, which I'm gutted about haha~ It smells like cookies and cream and it doesn't have a taste.

Turns a pretty light pink after a few minutes (right).

On me, it works like a lightly tinted lip essence since it protects and nourishes my lips. It's going for NT$ 299 (US$ 10.10) in Taiwan and it only costs US$ 5.50 on loveshoppingholics.com. That's 46% savings!

If you give it a try, please let me know how it looks on you.

Disclosure: Press samples.

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Summer SPF

Summer is here! Who doesn’t want to be outside enjoying the sun? Make sure you slather enough sunscreen to avoid overexposure to the sun. You wouldn't want wrinkles, sunburn, age spots or skin cancer..

Some sunscreens to keep an eye out for~

Nivea Sun Protect Water Gel SPF30 PA++. 80 g.

(Source: nivea.co.jp/)

Bioré UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF50 PA+++. 50 g.

(Source: kao.com/jp/bioresarasarauv/)

Allie Extra UV Gel (Mineral Moist) SPF50 PA+++. ¥ 1470 for 25 g.

(Source: kanebo-cosmetics.jp/allie/)

Sun Style UV Cut Spray SPF50 PA+++. ¥ 1260 for 60 g.

(Source: issua.jp/sunstyle/)

Lancôme UV Expert GN-Shield SPF50 PA+++. ¥ 5460 for 30 ml.

(Source: lancome.jp/)

Suisai Whitening UV Essence SPF50 PA+++. ¥ 3150 for 60 ml.

(Source: kanebo-cosmetics.jp/suisai/)

Clarins UV Plus HP Multi-Protection Day Screen SPF40 PA+++. ¥ 5250 for 30 ml.

(Source: jp.clarins.com/)

Homeo Beau UV Veil SPF35 PA+++. ¥ 4410 for 40 g.

(Source: homeobeau.com/)

And remember that sunscreen wears off. Reapply every few hours! Curious about which one I purchased? Sadly, I couldn't get Nivea Sun Protect Water Gel or Bioré UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence and had to settle for this instead~

It is on 15% discount and I got a free travel set with my purchase!

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Paul & Joe Beauté Fall 2011

Paul & Joe Beauté's fall 2011 collection, titled Manhattan, will make its debut on two different dates in Japan. Both parts will consist of different items, and the one that I'm most excited about is Color Palette which will only make an appearance in the second half of the collection.

The first half, which will be released on August 5th will feature the following items.

1. Face & Eye Color CS. ¥ 2730 for 3 g.
Inspired from the streets of Manhattan, a place where Sophie Albou loves so much. Different blocks, different colors, Manhattan is the last place where you can get bored. Two shades can be used alone or mixed together. Either way you can get a gorgeous look like the night view of the city.

073 42nd Street　

074 Empire State

075 Brooklyn Bridge

Active ingredients
＊ Hyaluronic acid (sodium hyaluronate) - moisturizer
＊ Oil-soluble rosemary extract (rosemary extract) - emollient

2. Lipstick C. ¥ 3045 for 3.2 g.
Stunning limited edition lipsticks sum up the energy and vitality of Manhattan. Show off in three elegant, vibrant shades.

072 SoHo　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　

073 Uptown Girl　

074 Lower East Side

Active ingredients
＊ Apricot seed oil (prunus armeniaca kernel oil) - emollient
＊ Olive oil - emollient

The second part will follow up on September 2nd. It is a tad bigger and it also includes base makeup.

1. Creamy Powder Foundation SPF15 PA++. ¥ 5250 for 7 g.
New foundation to make pores virtually invisible, giving a perfect complexion with a natural impression.

Active ingredients
＊ Acetyl hyaluronate (sodium acetylated hyaluronate) - moisturizer
＊ Sesamum indicum (sesame) seed oil - emollient
＊ Sea butter - emollient
＊ Serine - moisturizer
＊ Humulus lupulus (hops) extract - moisturizer, astringent

2. Finishing Pressed Powder. ¥ 5250 for 9 g.
Skyscraper representing the height of sophistication. New pressed powder adds glamour and definition.

001 Spotlight

Active ingredients
＊ Acetyl hyaluronate (sodium acetylated hyaluronate) - moisturizer
＊ Hydrolyzed silk - moisturizer
＊ Rosa multiflora fruit extract - sebum secretion regulator

3. Color Palette. ¥ 5250 for 8 g.
Art Deco inspired Color Palette gives a gorgeous assortment of five full shade eye colors, highlighter and blusher, each with a super stylish surface. One palette for both day and night.

001 58th & 5th

002 Chelsea

003 Central Park West

Active ingredients
＊ Hyaluronic acid (sodium hyaluronate) - moisturizer
＊ Oil-soluble rosemary extract (rosemary extract) - emollient
＊ Rosehip oil - emollient

4. Pencil Eye Liner WP. ¥ 1890 for 1 g.
New and limited eye liner is inspired from the glamour scene of the Big Apple. Gives depth to your eyes and dramatically enhances the allure of your eyes.

Active ingredient
＊ Grape seed oil - emollient

5. Lipstick M. ¥ 3150 for 3 g.
Inspired by the NYC skyline, these new lipsticks sum up the city – bold, sophisticated and alluring. Superbly packaged and very limited edition. The chic packaging is inspired from the antique iron gates and doors of some of the city’s most famous architecture which is master piece of Art Deco.

Active ingredients
＊ Apricot seed oil (prunus armeniaca kernel oil) - emollient
＊ Olive oil - emollient

6. Nail Enamel. ¥ 1680 for 10 ml.
The hottest look at your fingertips. Perfect for that night out in the Big Apple when you simply have to look dazzling.

Active ingredients
＊ Chamomilla recutita (matricaria) extract - moisturizer
＊ Pearl calc extract (hydrolyzed conchiolin protein) - moisturizer/nail protector

Which item are you most looking forward to trying out?

Disclosure: Press release.

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Colourful Explosion

Unwrapping the Manly 56 Makeup Palette from its cocoon was an experience in itself, I've never seen so much bubble wrap! ♥

There were no hints on the nature of the shadows from the name nor was it described on kkcenterhk.com, so I was extremely relived when I noted that it wasn't dominated by matte shadows. They can be so hard to work with plus I am used to shimmery shadows.

Name: Manly 56 Color Double Stack Eyeshadow Make Up Palette
Price: US$ 23.40

This palette has a dimension of 23.5 x 15.8 x 2.5 cm. The shadows are separated into two tiers, and they can be stacked up. Each colour is the size of a MAC eyeshadow single (diameter of approximately 2.6 cm) and the amount given is also similar, 1.5 g. It's extremely generous, I doubt that I'll see pan!

Even though it was packed so securely, one colour managed to shatter (I've already pressed it; second tier, second row, last column). What horrors do my packages encounter during shipping?! (- ω -) Pigmentation wise, some shadows have more colour payoff and are brighter than the others - the black colours in both tiers have lesser colour payoff.

First tier.

First row.

Second row.

Third row.

Fourth row.

Second tier.

First row.

Second row.

Third row.

Fourth row.

They blend really well, some of them are incredibly soft which is why they tend to shatter easily, are smooth to the touch and non chalky. My first impression was the colours given were all different but upon closer inspection, some of them swatch fairly similar. A good example would be the greens in the first and second rows in the first tier.

It's a great palette to have in hand if you're just starting out or if you want to experiment with colours without spending a pretty penny. I'm liking it so much that I've been using it daily for the past two weeks!

My EOTD with it.

PRODUCTS USED

EYES
♥ Manly 56 makeup palette
♥ Kate Super Sharp Liner BK-1
♥ Eye's Chic 830 upper lashes
♥ Ballerina VM426 lower lashes

I'm wearing my new found favourite lower lashes, Ballerina VM426 in the EOTD above. They are really bendy (I didn't even need to massage them beforehand!), comfortable to wear, weightless and the clear lashbone is an added bonus.

Name: Ballerina VM426 Lower Lashes
Price: US$ 13.20 for 10 pairs

You may recall from my previous review that I really like Eye's Chic 860 lower lashes, but they can look a tad spidery at times. Ballerina VM426 gives me some extra drama and it looks really natural at the same time. People who don't know better will think that I'm naturally blessed with lush lower lashes haha~

Hope you enjoyed reading my review and have a great Saturday!

Disclosure: Press samples.

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