Vanity Trove September 2012 Release: Fall in Love... What did I receive in the box? [SHOW and TELL]

Ok Peeps,

For the month of September 2012 the theme for Vanity Trove is Fall in Love..

Now, on to the main event. What's in the box? (^_^)

What's in the BOX?

1. Top Runway Looks

Pure Beauty Soothing BB Cream

Princess Pinki

2. Wrinkle Free Body

Oilum Hydro-Rebalance Collagen Cleanser Bar

Oilum Hydro-Rebalance Collagen Exfoliating Scrub Bar

 
3.Trending Palette Colours
Rimmel Colour Show Off Lipstick

4. New Scents
DKNY Be Delicious Eau So Intense

5. Vanity Treat from Watsons 
Beauty Buffet Mask
Leader InSolution Hydragel Eye Therapy Patch
Montagne Jennesse Masque 

6.Perfect Skin
Didn't receive anything from this Category (T_T)

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I have to say I'm bit disappointed and upset with this months box because they forgot to include an item from the Perfect Skin category. I was really looking forward to the stuff but to my dismay it wasn't there. (I know I checked twice)

But, other than the fact that Vanity Trove forgot to include the Perfect Skin category I'm quite keen to try out item from Top Runway Looks, Wrinkle Free Body and Vanity Treat from Watsons. 

There are quite a few item in this box that I've seen/heard but never had the opportunity to try. 

So wish me luck with the testing (^_-)-☆

 

Vanity Trove August 2012 Release: Rocket Science... What did I receive in the box? [SHOW and TELL]

Alright peeps... 

I'm going to start off by stating the very obvious.  Its now November 2012 and I am only now posting a August 2012 Vanity Trove edition.

To be honest I had actually subscribed to a beauty prescription box in July 2012 for the August edition of Vanity Trove but because of work and events I complete forgot that I had a draft waiting to be completed.

No excuse I know but there it is.

Now a little on what Vanity Trove is. Its a beauty subscription service and every month they will have a new theme with which they will compile their beauty box of stuff and potions. Each box is priced @ Singapore Dollars $ 25.00/monthly and you're supposed to receive 6-8 luxurious beauty treats. 

Vanity Trove currently ship for free to Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia.

You can find out more by clicking this link >> Vanity Trove 

Now back to the box (^_^) 

Theme: Rocket Science

 Box taken out from the mail!

 

How it looks like when you pull the tab out!

 A hint of what is inside!

 How its arranged! So orderly!

 And what's inside!

Among the few included are ~

 Alright Babes~

As you can see there are 9 Categories for the Month of August 2012 and what I got from that category!

1.   Wrinkle-Free formula
 

Origins Plantscription Anti-aging Serum Sample Packet

 
Origins Plantscription Anti-aging Cleanse

2. Milk Treatment
 
 


Scottish Fine Soaps company Au Lait Body Milk

3.   Made to Fit

Morillins Facial Therapy Mask

4.   Intimate Protection

Oxypad







 
5.   Magic Mixers

 






Majorlica Majorca Eyes Reset Gel

ACACI Vita-C Natural Powder

ACACI Vita-C Natural Powder Unboxed

6.   Split Second Savers

SAMPAR Equalizing Foam Peel, SAMPAR Poreless Magic Peel and SAMPAR Glamour Shot

7.   Shine Factor

BRANDS Innershine Prune Essence

BRANDS Innershine Berry Essence with Grape Seed Extract

8.   Beauty & The Browlogy

 
Erabelle Eyebrow Design @ 50% off voucher only valid only in Singapore. 


9. Lastly, treats by Watsons:







Skin79 Super BB Cream, Biore

Biore Aqua Jelly Makeup Remover

 



Neutrogena Deep Clean Brightening Mulberry Foaming Scrub,

10. Extra

Zalora 15% off voucher

VERDICT:

I love the August Vanity Trove box. Love the mixture of goodies. I got something to make me beautiful/healthy from the inside out, I got both face and body beauty products to try out and I even got some makeup too!

**9/10 for sure.

All right peeps, that's all for the August 2012 box. Do drop by soon or subscribe to my blog (look for the column on the right) to find out what was in the September, October and November 2012 boxes. I will also either be giving the products out in a giveaway or review them. So check back often.

I will be posting the other boxes through to January 2013, when my Vanity Trove subscription ends.

*Muah* bye  

Autumn 2012 Day Smoky Brown Makeup Tutorial using Sleek idivine Natural Palette [VIDEO and TUTORIAL]

Video ends @ 12:30 you can stop there


Hi Peeps,

Today I'm going to be showing how to do a day smoky brown look that is inspired by the Autumn 2012 trend. I'm going to be doing the eyes using mostly the sleek palette in Au Natural. So if you like it please subscribe to my 2beautychatter YouTube Channel for more videos (^_-)-☆



Products Used:

Bright Eyed Coastal Scent - Light
Concealer Brush
Inglot AMC Foundation - MC100
Beauty Blender from SASA
MAC Studio Finish Concealer SPF 30+ - NC42
Shiseido Translucent Powder
Arisa Eye Primer
Sleek i Divine - Au Natural 601
Coastal Scent - Synthetic Deluxe Crease Brush
Coastal Scent - C431 Precision Detail Brush
Bobbi Brown - Eye Smudge Brush
Coastal Scent - C433 Pro Blending Fluff
Smash Box - Angle Brow Brush
Loreal Super Liner - Black
Inglot Soft Precision Eyeliner (Pencil) - White 31
Revlon Grow Luscious - Blackest Black 001
Christian Dior Blush - Rosebud 939
ELF Blush Brush
Estee Lauder Pure Color Lipstick - Rose Tea 117
Inglot Lipstick - 121

Do let me know if there's anything I can improve and what you'd like me to post about.

Check out the Sleek idivine Natural Palette Review "HERE"

and 

Sleek Maximum Impact Eyeshadow-Nude 971 Review "HERE"

Sleek Maximum Impact Eyeshadow - Nude 971, Is it really Nude? [REVIEW & SWATCH]

Alright...

I've finally reached the last makeup item I received from Luxola.com

Package

First, I have to say compared to the other Sleek products I've seen, the packaging for the Sleek Maximum Impact Eyeshadow was a total let down. I was hoping for a Sleeker (is that a word?) look to it. Instead it looks quite cheap in the build though not necessarily the colours used.

 

Colour

The colour for this pot is Nude 971 with 2.6g of product. Though I have to say honestly... this shade is nowhere near nude. On the upside the pigments in this pot is similar to most sleek eyeshadows in that its highly pigmented. 

Now for the shade in question, while it's not nude it is a pretty shade of brown with a slight pearly sheen and a hint of bronze and burnt wood. However due to the nature of the pearly sheen (in the swatch below) this shade would not be suitable for mature skin as an all over colour. It would only highlight the wrinkes not mask them.

 

Sleek Maximum Impact Eyeshadow - Nude 971 Swatch

So overall:

PROS: Highly pigmented, good quality product and good lasting effect with prior application of eye primer. Lasted at least 3 hours with just applied intensity and then smooths down and lasted another 4 hours or so. 

A flexible shade that can create good smoky brown makeup. It's suitable for an all over the eye shade for most skin shades (especially if you are tanned) or for the select few who are very pale, a good shader colour.

CONS: The name of the shade is not a true indication of the actual shade that applies on skin. Might not suit mature (wrinkled) skin.

Sleek Maximum Impact Eyeshadow: Nude 971

Retails: not a clue, I got it for free

PS: Stay tuned there will be a Day Smoky Brown Makeup Tutorial using this palette inspired by the Autumn 2012 trend by soon.

Click "HERE" to watch the tutorial

Sleek idivine - Au Natural Palette 601, Hit or Miss? [SWATCH AND REVIEW]

Ok toots,

Today's review and swatch is going to be on the Sleek idivine - Au Natural Palette 601. 

As you all know I finally got my hands on my very own sleek natural palette through the generous souls of Luxola.com.  

Packaging

Now looking at the packaging I have to say I like it. Its simple, to the point and elegant, not to mention sleek looking. (hey it's always good to go with the name (~_^)






Colours
The palette comes with 12 shades and 0.03oz/0.85g of product each. So for price tag of RM 50, its a good deal. There is also a nice selection of natural colours which range from extremely light and can build up to be a dark smoky look, which makes this palette suitable for any skin tone, be it light or dark.

This palette also contains shades that can double up as highlight such as taupe, a metallic shade such as conker or even an intense black colour to create smoky eyes.

 The Swatch! (all done with only 1 roll and swipe of the product)

**you can clearly see the intensity of the pigment with only 1 swatch
 

 Sleek idivine - Natural Palette (Bottom Row)

Sleek idivine - Natural Palette (Top Row)

So overall:

PROS: Highly pigmented, pretty cheap for a palette, good quality product and it last pretty long with an eye primer on. The lasts I counted at least 3 hours with just applied intensity and then smooths down and lasted another 4 hours.

CONS: Not too happy with the shade "Toast" but then its probably because the shade is so similar to my skin that it blends in almost invisibly. It was the same even on a lighter skinned person. I also tried it on top of MAC's Paint Pot in Blackground and I have to say I'm not loving it. (Oh well maybe something will work in the future ~ I'll let you know then)
 

Sleek iDivine Palette : Au Natural 601
Retails: RM 50 each @ Luxola.com

PS: Stay tuned there will be a Day Smoky Brown Makeup Tutorial using this palette inspired by the Autumn 2012 trend by soon. 

Click "HERE" to watch the tutorial

OPI Soft Home Slippers Giveaway [GIVEAWAY]

Hi all,

Today to help out with the Monday blues, I'm giving away a pair of OPI Soft Home Slipper that I received with some nail polish.

As you can see these slippers are meant for small feet where as I'm a size 8.5 (US)

 The slipper is 9 inches long so if you think you can fit in it do enter in this giveaway. I think a size 7 or 6 would be ideal for this slippers but hey if you think you want it anyway just join in.  Its open internationally and postage is on me!


All you need to do is (a.k.a Terms and Conditions):

1. Subscribe to this blog via Google. You see that "Follower" section on my right sidebar? Just click "Follow" (if you haven't yet).

2. Like my Facebook Page

3. Follow my twitter account: midnighth3art

4. Comment on this post. Include your email in the comment.

5. Entry is completed upon completing steps 1, 2, 3 and 4. Each person is only entitled to 1 entry.


*The winner will be published on this blog post and will be drawn on the 17.11.2012

**The decision on the winner will be final. However if the drawn winner does not respond within 3 days a new winner will be selected.

Winner will be emailed for your shipping address, international or local address is not a problem.


THE WINNER OF THE GIVEAWAY IS...

Kristina KemešićNovember 4, 2012 4:22 PM

GFC name: Kristina Kemešić

Congratulations!!! I will be emailing you shortly for details. 

Luxola's Launch Goodie Bag [SHOW and TELL]

Luxola: http://www.luxola.com/my

 Contents of Goodie Bag:

 



Sleek idivine - Natural Palette

 Sleek Mini High Shine 
- Sweet Sixteen 737












Sleek Maximum Impact Eyeshadow - Nude 971

 Mario Badescu - Enzyme Cleansing Gel














Mario Badescu - Herbal Hydrating Serum

Mario Badescu - Acne Facial Cleanser (left)
Mario Badescu - Special Cucumber Lotion (right)

Kai - Perfume Sample - Life 












Paperself Paper Eyelash

 








Deborah Lippman - Forget You










**Stay tuned, next video on how to get the looked in the today's video