Mail haul~ Maybelline Eystudio

Mail call time~ :D

I received two packages in swaps from two lovely ladies. These took an exceptionally long time to arrive, waiting for them was a pain.. =( They look nearly 3 weeks to come in!



This one is from my girl A.

I wanted the Revlon Super Lustrous but my girl was kind enough to through in an E.L.F. concealer as well an a sample (:

Revlon Super Lustrous in Pink Afterglow.
I could have bought this but it was nice to receive something I like for something I didn't need but someone wanted. It makes the item seem so much sweeter (:

This gloss has a thick formula but isn't sticky and goes on smoothly. It lasts for around 5 hours but doesn't survive through meals. Pink Afterglow is appears bright in the tube but goes on a subtle pink shade. Has lot of shimmer and makes lips look super glossy ^~*
I love this colour because it has just the right amount of colour and sparkle, but it's not over the top. It actually looks quite natural on, which is great because I'm not a fan of bright lips. This glossie rocks.

E.L.F. concealer which unfortunately is not my shade. Above are two swatches, one blended in and other not.
I've got to stop ordering E.L.F. stuff, I keep getting the wrong shades! Someone call me when they finally make a face product perfect for Asian skin tones >=(

This concealer has a bit of a runny consistency, and is of medium-ish coverage. It's perfect for patting over small blemishes because it won't appear cakey or heavy on top of it. It has a slight orange undertone, which apparently is supposed to cancel out dark circles. The E.L.F. concealer has a orange scent and comes in a small tube, great for throwing in a purse or a pocket on-the-go!

From my girl J, you rock.

Milani and Sally Girl quads and Mary Kay samples!
Haven't tried these in a look yet but the green shadow on the Milani seems to be busted LOL. I couldn't get an colour on my fingers!

Just one more little package I got in the mail.
Oh.. what's this..?

Oh my goodness~!!!!
My Maybelline Eyestudio kit has finally arrived! Thank you, you guys are amazing.
Contains 4 mascara, 4 gel liners, 12 eyeshadow palettes and 10 duo shadows.
I'm having a lot of trouble finding time to properly blog (I'm supposed to be studying right now) but I'll find time after my exams and post reviews. And I'll look for my camera, maybe that can give my better quality photos. Thanks a lot again, Maybelline, WOMMA and Matchstick. You guys are so generous!


**Disclosure* I am participating in a word of mouth marketing program and I received these products on behalf of Maybelline, WOMMA and Matchstick. However this will have no effect on my opinion or reviews. **

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E.L.F. haul + pro review yo

I received this package more than a week ago.. I was hoping for more mail so I could present it all at once. But SADLY NO. My mailbox is unfortunately devoid of love packages, swap mail and university news. So I must make due with what I have~ but I'm expecting a HUGE package from Maybelline which some have received already ^~* That's all I'm gonna say for now, stay tuned for more!

My rockin package from my girl S (:
Inside... is ALL E.L.F. products! I really wanted to try the brand haha.

E.L.F. Waterproof Eyeliner Pen
E.L.F. Clarifying Powder in Honey and Spice
E.L.F. All over Coverstick in Beige
E.L.F. Brightening Eyeliner in Black
E.L.F. Eye Widener

Left to right: Brightening Liner, Eye Widener, Waterproof Pen (one stroke), Waterproof Pen (multiple strokes)

The Brightening Liner wasn't bad, I don't know why it was called 'brightening' because it just seems like a normal black eyeliner. The tip was tough and hard on the skin until I wore it down on my hand, then it had no problem gliding smoothly over my lids. The pigmentation wasn't much for this liner, so those looking for a nice bold, dramatic line should look elsewhere. I noticed that it would smudge after a few hours and the colour didn't seem to last that long.



I chose the Eye Widener because I was looking for a white eyeliner with nice pigmentation to give my eyes a POP but I was disappointed with this product. First of all, the liner is incredibly tough to apply. A simple stroke does not grant you enough colour so you'd have to retrace the line until it's properly built up. And the tip of the pencil was so stiff and hard that you could rub your skin raw just trying to get some product on! It did not even last an hour.. I swatched it on my arm (above) and when it rubbed against my sleeve, it came right off. This liner does not rock.


The Waterproof Pen was a great product to use (: It reminded me so much of a Sharpie- with the pen-like packaging, felt tip (though thinner) and the thick bold line that resulted from just a light stroke. This liquid liner had great pigmentation and the applicator is SO simple to use, even I had no problem doing a winged look. Waterproof Pen is is stated waterproof (XD) but half of it came off with a wash. So not the longest lasting liquid pen around.

This was my arm 2 days later, after washing it off with normal soap and water. As you can see, there is still a imprint on my skin from the eyeliner! The white liner is long gone but the waterproof pen held on for days.

The E.L.F. Coverstick on my skin. As you can see, it's not my correct shade (I think it's off by one) but I can tell it provides nice medium coverage for the skin and it blends easily. When I first swatched it I thought 'Oh my goodness this is orange!' but when you work it into your skin it doesn't appear anymore.
I can't give a better review than this because this was the wrong shade for me. I would repurchase this but it doesn't seem like any of the other colours would suit me either.

E.L.F. Clarifying Pressed Powder. I like this product, I rock it everyday ^^ After foundation, I lightly dust it over the areas that get shiny after a few hours (nose and the area around it, forehead and cupid bow) and my face stays oil-free ALL DAY! It provides good coverage but the pigmentation isn't very high. The packaging is terrible, it's cheap and made of plastic and the little sponge that comes with it is useless. But hey, it's only a dollar (:

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