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

Elianto Nail Polish in Candy Pink (No.17) [Review & Swatch by Guest Blogger *Right Hand Nails*]

Hi!
I want to thank the lovely Michelle for having me on her blog (:

About a week ago, I received an email from Michelle@Beauty Chatter saying that I have won her nail polish giveaway! Boy, was I excited. I have been waiting for the nail mail to arrive, and it did awhile ago :D


Elianto's Candy Pink, bottle shot.
Candy Pink is not like any other creme polishes, it is really sheer and looks like mini flakies swimming around in the bottle.


& an unfocused version to show you girls how pretty the polish really is!
She is such a pretty color (:



1 coat of Candy Pink.



2 coats of Candy Pink.



3 coats of Candy Pink.



Candy Pink under the sun.


I do apolgize if my skin looks dark here, pink polishes don't seem to go well with my skin tone. BUT, Candy Pink is too pretty to give it a miss!
3 coats would do just fine even though there may still be visible nail lines.

On the other hand, I think Candy Pink would be great to layer any other pink polishes for that shimmer that you want(:

In love with the polish yet?
Here's another picture that will leave you drooling for her gorgeous beauty :D



I want to thank Michelle for having host the giveaway so I can have a chance to meet Candy Pink & for having me as a guest blogger here on beautychatter(:

For more nail polish/nail art, do visit my blog Right Hand Nails!

Victoria Secret: Ultimate Makeup Kit [SWATCH & REVIEW]

I'm so excited that I've finally managed to get this swatch out there. My friend bought this for me from the Singapore Airport last year for only RM 107 (taking into account the exchange rate at the time).

This kit contains:

30 eye shadows
5 lip glosses
5 lipstick
4 blushes
1 luminous powder
1 bronzer
1 translucent powder
1 mascara
1 lipliner
1 eyeliner
5 brushes


First! The Eyeshadow



Swatch for the LEFT slot ONLY, from left to right (left to right) and down.



Swatch for the RIGHT slot ONLY, from left to right (left to right) and down.



Review: Love the eye shadows! Most of the colors have the pearly effect. This palette is suitable for youthful skin. as I mentioned in my earlier blog pearly or shimmery colors are not suitable for matured skin because it emphasizes the wrinkles on your eyes. It last for about 4-5 hours without an eye primer and for 12 hours with a primer.


Second! Lip Gloss, Lip Stick & etc



LIPGLOSS
Swatch for the LEFT Column ONLY, from top to bottom.



LIPSTICK
Swatch for the RIGHT Column ONLY, from top to bottom.


Review: I both both of them! There is a good variety of colors too. The only downside to this that I can think of if that the pot are not that deep and can run out before the eye shadows or powder finish.

Last! Blush, Bronzer, Luminous Powder & Translucent Powder


Blush
Swatch for the TOP row, from RIGHT TO LEFT.


Powder
Swatch for the BOTTOM row, from LEFT to RIGHT.
Luminous Powder --> Translucent Powder --> Bronzer


Review: The blushes are quite pigmented. A few strokes are enough to stain you cheeks. Also the palettes are close enough that you can easily mix the blushes together to get a different tone.

Luminous Powder: Don't quite like it. It's too white for my face. Even a small dab leaves a white mark on my face. If I use it as a highlighter I need to blend it really well. This is just too much work for me. I really wish it was more subtle for highlighting.

Translucent Powder: Not too bad, its pretty handy when you don't carry pressed powder or loose powder in your bag. It also suits most skin tones well enough. BUT not suitable for someone who's very fair or dark.

Bronzer: Its decent. The formula is good but the tone doesn't really suit my tan at the moment. The bronzer is pretty dark even for my skin tone.

OVERALL:
Would definitely buy it again! It superb for at home use or even an all- in-1 kit for emergency use for the office or even travel! A plus for extra luggage space :D