Priceline 40% OFF: Hits & Tips

Sale alert! Sale alert!

Priceline is hitting back with their 40% sale on their cosmetics this Wednesday and Thursday!

I've been into make-up for yonks now, so this sale is nothing new. I probably will skip this sale, but hey! That doesn't stop me from posting about my hits and misses, so take note!

HITS

❶ AUSTRALIS Ready Set Go Finishing Powder ($13.95)
Forever my favourite translucent powder. I've mentioned it over and over again, but it's the best powder to set your make-up. Merges all layers of make-up into one, and makes everything feels like skin! Just don't go heavy-handed on this, coz the flash-back is real.

❷ FACE OF AUSTRALIA Translucent Loose Powder ($11.95)
Amazing, amazing powder to bake with. Cheap and efficient. No flashbacks guaranteed.

❸ MAYBELLINE Falsies Push Up Drama Mascara ($21.95)
I've only just started using this mascara, but happy to report that there are no disappointments so far! Separates nicely, holds curls and decently lengthens! Not to mention, that it seems pretty waterproof to me. A customer at the cafe made me tear up (what a meanie!) and I wiped my eyes forgetting that I had mascara on.... NO smudges! Yay!!!

❹ FACE OF AUSTRALIA Glamazon Contour Kit ($9.95)

This is a must-have! The bronzer is just right, and the highlighter is so soft, buttery and the finish is bomb. Trust! 

❺ RIMMEL LONDON Magnifi'Eyes Double Ended Shadow & Liner ($16.95)

I suck at applying eyeshadows so this is my go-to base. Works as a cream base, or lasts well as an eyeshadow itself. I find that this particular duo in Rose Gold & Brown works really well for me! The 'rose gold' works as a warming base, and the cool-toned brown, when used alone, brings out my eye-colour well. I'd never use it as a 'liner' though cause it's definitely not made for precision. 

❻ TOUCH IN SOL Flawless Skin Top Coat ($30-$40)
Low-key Korean brand at Priceline. This foundation is a tad more exxy than my usual go-to's, but the coverage and lasting power is really decent!

❼ MODELS PREFER Infinite Colour Lipstick ($11.99)
If you can still find these, GET EM'! I can't rave about these enough. These are so bomb. Better than what mainstream brands (ahem, Rimmel, Maybelline, L'Oreal, etc) could come up with. The range is matte, and the lasts so much longer than most lippies made available at Priceline. So much more affordable as well!

❽ MAX FACTOR Miracle Touch Liquid Illusion Foundation ($36.95)
Use this with a damp beauty blender and I promise you... you cannot find medium-full coverage that looks anymore natural than this. I promise!

❾ RIMMEL LONDON Wake Me Up Foundation ($19.95)
Another really decent foundation. Decent lasting power, medium coverage and extremely natural finish!

TIPS

Most make-up brands include accessories and tools in their range, so these are included in the sale as well. Therefore, don't forget to snag:

• Sharpeners -- Maybelline, Australis, Face Of Australia
• Make-up removers -- Maybelline, Australis, Face Of Australia
• Nail Polish removers -- Maybelline, Australis, Face Of Australia
• Nail Lacquers -- essie, Sally Hansen, OPI
• Lip Balms -- Maybelline

I wanted to post about products that I'd suggest you to skip as well... but.... no time! Forgive me senorita.


Hope y'all have a blast shopping the 40% sale tomorrow!


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NEW ON COUNTER (AUGUST 2016): Revlon, Rimmel London, Covergirl, Max Factor, Carmex, Bobbi Brown, Clinique, PONi, Givenchy

Wassup strangerssssssss. Jokes.

I know I've been inactive, but please don't forget me. Recently, my daily schedule goes something like: wake up, work/uni, gym/out, sleep, and then repeat. 

Maaaaaan. I barely have time to sit by my computer to even transfer music, so I've had absolutely no time to sit down and prepare posts. 

I've recently bought 20+ lipsticks by Urban Decay from my make-up dealer from the market though. So bloody keen on trying, and swatching them, but I just can't find the time! Saddddddd.

AND NO I HAVEN'T FORGOTTEN ABOUT THE PROMISED-STEVE K LIP SWATCHES POST. DON'T YOU WORRRRRRRRRY.

I have an upcoming Maths essay though, 2000 words, who's keen to help? 

❶ COVERGIRL Plumpify blastPRO Mascara ($21.95)

Features a smudge-proof formula along with a "double-action" brush which helps apply product from root to tip. Absolutely no idea whether it volumises, lengthens or separates, lol. Thx Covergirl. 

❷ COVERGIRL TruNaked Eyeliner Duo ($13.95/3 shades)

Dual-ended eyeliner. Blendable, creamy, intense, long-wearing and waterproof bby! 

❸ CARMEX Lime Twist and Vanilla Click Sticks ($6.99)

Alright, I know this is random, but I actually really like the look of this, LMAO.

❹ MAX FACTOR Masterpiece Nude Palette ($34.95)

I've seen this palette around! Was launched last month. Features eight neutral/smoky shades. Available in two variations: Glow and Tonal.

❺ PONi Pegasus Liquid Liner ($29)

OK. I've never ever seen this brand before. This is the very first time seeing it. Initially, I thought it was a make-up line by Poni, the make-up artist from South Korea, who made her debut on YouTube! But it's not. PONi is an Australian-owned brand. Pretty new! 

❻ RIMMEL LONDON Brow This Way Highlighter Pencil ($9.95)

A highlighter pencil. Yeap. Simple. Available in matte and shimmer. 

❼ RIMMEL LONDON Good To Glow Highlighter ($12.95)

A liquid highlighter that offers buildable glow. Can be worn over the high-points of the face, or mixed with foundation for a dewy look. Mmmmmmmm, yeah, not really sure about mixing it with foundation ay. 

❽ BOBBI BROWN Retouching Face Pencil ($46/10 shades)
Pretty much concealer pencils. Can be used to retouch shadows and dark spots, cover redness and/or highlight the face.

❾ CLINIQUE Pop Liquid Matte Lip Colour + Primer ($40/?)
No idea how many shades they have for this range. It's listed as a "hybrid" lippy, that applies as a liquid, but dries matte. Full coverage, moisturising and non-sticky. ON COUNTER SOON -- 7 August!

❿ CLINIQUE Pop Matte Matte Lip Colour + Primer ($40)
A lippy with a built-in primer. Highly pigmented, non-drying, offers a "suede-like" matte finish.

⓫ GIVENCHY BROW PRODUCTS
Another brow-based collection this month, by Givenchy. Didn't manage to blog last month, but just in case you haven't heard, Benefit released a brow-based collection just last month. A brief run through for this one though..

Eyebrow Definer ($40/1 shade), Le Rouge Vinyl ($47/16 shades), Eyebrow Pencil* ($39/3 shades)

Mister Brow Filler ($39/3 shades), Mister Brow Groom* ($39)

*Eyebrow Pencil, available exclusively to Sephora.
*Mister Brow Groom, only available in No.1 Translucent.



⓬ REVLON Eyes, Cheeks + Lips Palette ($34.95/3 palettes)
As the name states, a palette for the eyes, cheeks and lips. Features 6 ColorStay eyeshadow shades, a powder blush, two Super Lustrous lippy shades and two shades from their Super Lustrous lip gloss range. Also comes with a mini applicator and a mirror. Shades are coordinated to be universally flattering.

⓭ REVLON Super Lustrous Sheer Lipstick ($22.95/10 shades)
A new lippy range! A lite-version of their Super Lustrous lippy range, I'd assume.

⓮ SIMPLE Cleansing Facial Wipes with Aqua-Lock ($7.49)
An upgrade, or classier-version, of their original wipes. The difference: the wipes are made with a smoother, no-drag feel. The packaging features an "aqua-lock technology" which prevents the wipes from drying out. ON COUNTER SOON -- 15 August.

⓯ SIMPLE MISC SKINCARE
Also, expect these other two newbies to hit the counters soon!

Aaaaaaaaand that's a wrap for this month!

Quite a good mix of higher-end and lower-end brands for the month of August! What do ya think?

List me your favourites!

My picks: Carmex lip balms, and the two make-up remover products by Simple. Not sure why, but I'm always keen on Simple' skincare products. Perhaps it's the simplicity in their packaging and... because it's green? Haha.

Let me know what you think of these new launches!


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NEW ON COUNTER (DEC 2015): Max Factor, Beauty Theory, Colour Theory, Bourjois, Face Of Australia, MAC

Hello wello,

Only a bit less than 2 weeks and it'll be Christmas! What's everyone's Christmas' plans?

I personally haven't figured what to do yet. It's hard cause I don't even know what I'm gonna eat tomorrowwwwwww. And then I have friends asking me "What's your new years resolutions?". lol. Reaaaaally?! >_<

And I've got so many posts to catch up on. Please be patient!（*/∇＼*）

MAX FACTOR Lipfinity Long-lasting Lipstick ($23.95)
These were launched last month. Don't think I've mentioned them in my previous post... These lippies claim to be long-wearing, moisturising and bold. Lasts up to 8 hours. I've managed to grab one of these at the markets for $2! Still need to blog about that... woops.

BEAUTY THEORY Make-Up Brush Cleaner ($10/200mL)
Beauty Theory, is a fairly new brand, so it's no surprise if you haven't heard of em. They're available at selected pharmacies (Amcal, I believe) and reminds me a lot of Ulta3 (as a brand). Their new Make-Up Brush Cleaner is a spray-on brush cleaner that removes dirt and make-up from brushes easily AND effectively. Lightly fragranced with French vanilla! ヽ(ﾟ∇ﾟ)ﾉ

BOURJOIS Air Mat Foundation ($27/6 shades)
The only foundation of this month! Offers even coverage and a matte finish that lasts up to 24 hours. The formula is infuseed with air to create a soft, and smooth texture, so hence, "Air Mat" as the name.

FACE OF AUSTRALIA
Also launched last month, were these two brow products. To be honest, their packaging looks really off from the usual FOA packaging. A bit different from the bunch, not sure what the team is up to~

• Precision Brow Pencil ($7.95/2 shades)
• Brow Sculpting Gel ($9.95/2 shades)

Alongside a few other [interesting products].. 

Kajal Eyeliner Stix ($5.95/6 shades)

FOA's latest limited edition, which are eye pencils that also work as eyeshadows. Creamy and "ultra pigmented", these pencils are described to be long-wearing and intense. They remind me a lot of Ulta3's range which happened not so long ago. 

Mascaras ($7.95/3 types)
Adding to the brow products, these 3 new [limited edition] mascaras are also what I meant when I said "they just don't seem very FOA-esque". So bright and bold. Thought they had a range of mascaras like these some time ago tooo..

• Lashed Up Mascara, offers volume and curl
• Max Xtend Mascara, promises length and volume
• 90 Degrees Mascara, is the most interesting one of the bunch, offers thickness and length

Eyeshadow Palettes ($18.92/2 palettes)

Everyone has been hearing about these twooooooo! Another brand's play on neutral-shadow palettes. 

• Naked Eyeshadow Palette, contains 15 warm and cool tones. Features a mixture of rich browns, shimmery taupes, soft neutrals and a matte black. Contains pearl, shimmer, satin and matte finishes. 
• Nude Eyeshadow Palette, contains 15 earthy tones. Features soft nudes, pinks, darker browns, and taupes in pearl, shimmer, satin and matte finishes. 

Paw Paw Ointment Jar ($7.95)

A limited edition paw paw ointment jar. Simple as that, lol.

Stay On Eye Primer ($8.95)

Aaaaaaaand last product of the bunch, their eyeshadow primer. They had one before in a creamy-pot if anyone remembers.. This looks much more convenient to use! It is described to have a "creamy fomula, that helps eyeshadows adhere and last". Suitable for sensitive skin too! 

COLOUR THEORY Jumbo Lip Crayons ($8/4 shades)

Preeeeetty sure this is a new range by Colour Theory! New range, and new shades! Won't speak too much on these, they are what they are! :P 

Pecan Pie, Redy-Or-Not, Sweet Tart, Rose Wood

essie Summer 2015 Collection ($16.95/6 shades)

New season, new collection! So cuteeeeeeeeeee, these shades! （*/∇＼*）

MAC

A week ago, MAC launched their latest [limited edition] collection, I believe -- Dark Desires. A run down of what it contains: 

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• The Well Eyeshadows ($35/6 shades
• Mascaras ($42/2 shads)
• Lipsticks ($36/4 shades)
• Nail Lacquers ($22/2 shades)
• MAC Studio Eye Gloss ($42/3 shades)
• Kohl Fluidline Eye Liner ($35/1 shade) 
• Kohl Power Eye Pencils ($32/4 shades)
• Brush ($45), not pictured, but is available in 246 Synthetic Fluffy Eye Brush. 

They also have new products I believe! Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong though, cause I'm pretty much a newbie when it comes down to these higher-end brands, haha. (⊃‿⊂)

Huggable Lip Colours ($40/15 shades)

Fluidline Pen ($35/3 shades)

Aaaaaaaaaaand that's a wrap for this month's! The last new items for the year of 2015... Hmmmmm. What do you think?

I'd love me some Huggable Lip Colours by MAC, but I'd also love me some moola in ma pockets for Christmas, so... rather not.

Besides that, I can't wait to try the Max Factor lippy that I picked up from the markets!

Let you know about it soon!


Meanwhile, remember to SLIP SLOP SLAP and keep hydrated for the recent hot temp Aussie darlings!


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NEW ON COUNTER (June 2015): MAC, Australis, Rimmel London, Bourjois, Max Factor

A SMALL UPDATE:

O-M-G!

You would not believe, but May was the busiest month for me (so far). From celebrating birthday, to school and the workload that comes with it... Brrrrr.

Just last Saturday, I entered the 14th Chinese Bridge Competition, which is a Chinese proficiency state competition for college students. There were 11 contestants amongst three universities across Sydney! There were 1 first prize, and 2 second prizes... anddddddd............

I've won one of the second prizes, guys!

As a runner up of the second prize, I was eligible to travel to China for free. However, since my score was marked as the lower score of the two second prizes, I'm not qualified to present on their TV program... which is poo. But nevertheless, still a very valuable and fun experience!

As I will only be going as the observer, I've decided to pass on the opportunity, and pick my Taiwan tour trip (which will be happening mid-June to mid-July) instead. So, not too many posts more, then I will be leaving you guys again! *weeps*

So that's the update about what's been happening. Let's move onto launches, shall we?

AUSTRALIS Winter Nail Colours ($4.95/4 shades)
Australis releases four new shades for this winter, with a hot new price of $4.95! I apologise for the silly photo, no press release photos could be found for these... haha.

BOURJOIS Nude Sensation Foundation ($29/4 shades)
A foundation that helps smooth, soften and moisturise the skin. Blends in, evens out and reduces wrinkles and fine lines.

DESIGNER BRANDS Pressed Powder ($11.99/4 shades)
A mineral pressed powder that minimises shine and promotes a natural, flawless finish. Vegan certified, parabens-free. Suitable for all skin types.

ESSIE Winter Collection ($16.95/6 shades)
A winter collection by essie~ Australia always b getting dem winter nail collections a year late.. Hahaha.

MAX FACTOR Masterpiece Glamour Extensions 3-in-1 Mascara ($24.95/1 shade)
A mascara that delivers length, volume and darkness to the lashes. The wand is designed for a precise and even application. The formula contains carbon black fibres to ensure an intense, dark finish!

RIMMEL LONDON Oh My Gloss! ($13.95/8 shades)
A new lippy range, by Rimmel! These lip glosses deliver "long wearing colour, shine and moisture". Lasts up to 6 hours, is non-sticky and comfortable [to wear] on the lips.

RIMMEL LONDON Scandaleyes XX-Treme Volume & Length ($16.95)
A mascara that delivers volume and dramatic length. The two-sided brush that comes with it, promotes a false lash effect, coating each and every lash for a fast, smooth and easy application.

MAC Wash & Dry Collection
I'll give a brief run through this collection, as there are quite a few products!

• Technakohl Liners ($37/4 shades)
• False Lashes Waterproof Mascara ($42/1 shade)
• Highlight Powder ($49/1 shade)
• Lipglasses ($37/4 shades)

• Lipsticks ($38/4 shades)
• Studio Nail Lacquers ($23/2 shades)
• Powder Blush ($43/2 shades)

That's all for this month's launches! Quite little, I know.

I've had a pre-peek through July's and August's launches, and there seems to be much more than this. So don't you worry! Before I leave for Vietnam and Taiwan, I'll make sure to have next month's launch post scheduled ;) Only doing this for you guys!!!~

I've also been more active on my Facebook page, so do hop over and follow me thee if you'd like!
See you guys in my next post (hopefully, will be sometime soon).


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