NEW ON COUNTER (MARCH 2016): Rimmel London, Revlon, essence, Covergirl, Bobbi Brown, Shiseido, YSL

Hello!

First day into Autumn, I hope you've all enjoyed Summer (for Australians, at least). I've became the tannest I've ever been my whole life last summer, and I'm not sure why. However, hoping that I'd go back to what I was this Autumn/Winter! No more tanning for me! Hopefully! (*´ｪ｀*)

Uni has started for me, again. And this semester is SOOOO busy! I've signed myself up for a language class, and 3 other theory classes. All which requires work placement, and also a lot of essay writings. Yet, I'm just here... chillin'... bloggin'.... haha.

❶ BOBBI BROWN Cool Eye Shadow Palette ($115/on counter 6 March)
This one's limited edition. Features 12 nude shades in a range of different textures. Silky formula, smooth application and blends well, they said. Comes with a dual-ended brush. Available exclusively at Mecca Maxima or online.

❷ BOBBI BROWN Brushes

• Full Coverage Touch Up Brush ($54)
• Concealer Brush ($37)

❸ BOBBI BROWN Skin Foundation Cushion Compact SPF30 ($45/6 shades)
A-ha! Another cushion foundation. Last month, we had one by L'Oreal, remember? (*^^*) Well, this one is described to "stay fresh and delivers a true skin finish". Has skin tone correcting pigments, a silky formula and is packed with skin-boosting ingredients. Cushion compacts dispenses the perfect amount everytime. Refills are $20.00.

❹ BOURJOIS Paris Arty Chic [COLLECTION]
I feel like I've seen this collection by Bourjois some time ago... Anyone think so too?

• 1 Seconde Nail Enamel ($12/4 shades)
• Aqua Blush ($23/1 shade) -- a liquid blush.
• Rouge Edition Velvet ($24/2 shades) -- a matte lip colour.
• Smoky Stories Quad Eyeshadow Palette ($24/2 shades)

❺ CLINIQUE Chubby In The Nude Foundation Stick ($50/9 shades)
I'm pretty sure this is made available in 9 shades! Could be more. These are creamy foundation sticks that delivers instant, buildable, long-wearing and natural looking coverage. Can be used for concealing or all over coverage!

❻ COVERGIRL Outlast All-Day Primer ($14.95)
As most primer claims: formulated to help prepare the skin and lengthen the wear of foundations. Smooths lines, minimises pores and reduces imperfections.

❼ COVERGIRL Outlast Stay Luminous Foundation ($20.95/5 shades)
A lightweight luminous and radiant foundation (oooh!). Blends easily and formulated with vitamins and all that good stuff (that never really works to do anything).

❽ ESSENCE All That Greys [COLLECTION]
Late 50 Shades Of Grey inspired collection? ｡(*^▽^*)ゞ Kidding!

• Nail Polish ($4.10/5 shades)
• Smokey Eye Pencil ($6.15/2 shades)
• Eyeshadow Palette ($6.15) -- I have this! I'll swatch it for ya this weekend! Promise!
• Corner Lashes ($5.10)
• Lipgloss ($4.10/2 shades)
• Hair Bandeau ($4.10)
• Loose Face & Body Powder ($6.75)
• Unsure about that nail-sticker lookin' thing in the corner, sorry!

❾ ESTEE LAUDER Brow Now All In One Brow Kit ($72/3 palettes)
Dam, that price doe. The only interesting thing about it is its claim to mimic the natural sheen of brow hair, since it is infused with "micro pearls". Eeep, $72 for these micro-pearls.. This better be brow-magic to anyone who decides to pick this up. On counter 13 March.

❿ REVLON Mascaras ($21.95/5 formulas)
Umm, okay, so there are five different mascaras for this range... I wonder how different could they really be from each other (?)

⓫ RIMMEL LONDON Magnif'Eyes Double Ended Shadow & Liner ($16.95/4 shades)
A dual-ended tipped pen that features a long-lasting eyeshadow and a kohl kajal liner. Crease-proof, transfer-proof, and waterproof. Mmmmm, interesting! Would love to swatch these at the stores!

⓬ SHISEIDO Synchro Skin Foundation ($72)
Not sure how many shades, but I think this is the first time featuring Shiseido in my launches! Thought these looked pretty interesting, so here ya go! These are described to be a "long lasting liquid foundation that works to enhance the complexion. No creasing, and no fading! Available 27 March.

⓭ SUKIN Oil Balancing [RANGE]
I LOOOOOOOOOVE Sukin, but they are launching way too many products this month! So many to compile together! (*ﾟｰﾟ)

• Anti-Pollution Facial Masque ($15.95)
• Oil Balancing Clarifying Facial Tonic ($12.95)
• Mattifying Facial Moisturiser ($12.95)
• Pore Refining Facial Scrub ($12.95)
• Purifying Gel Cleanser ($12.95)

⓮ SUKIN misc. products
Besides the range, they're also adding 3 new products to their permanent range!

• Hydrating Facial Masque ($15.95)
• Renewing Green Tea and Jojoba Body Scrub ($14.95)
• Energising Coconut and Coffee Body Scrub ($14.95)

⓯ YSL Touche Eclat Le Teint ($85)
Urghhhhh, what is up with these higher end brands never stating how many shades they have in their ranges! Urgh. Anyways, this is a foundation that matches the illuminating power of the cult Touche Eclat. Visibly awakens and energises the skin, is weightless and offers "perfect" coverage.

Aaaaaaaand, that's all for this month! About 5-6 handful of products, ranging from lower end brands to the higher-ends.

Despite being a budget-beauty queen, I'm always open-minded to prices of the higher-end products, but woah! That brow kit by Estee Lauder really gave me a slight heart attack! $72 for a brow kit! Could buy myself 3-4 ABH Brow Wiz's! Craaaaaay.

What do you think of this month's launches? 

Have you tried any new products from last month?

I've tried looking around for MAYBELLINE Colorblur Lip Pencils (swatches here) , but had no luck! Also passed L'OREAL Matte FX Lip Colours. Had a very funky concept, but not sure how I feel about it yet!

Either way, if you're keen on any of the Sukin products, they're currently on sale at Priceline, so gooooo!


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NEW ON COUNTER (JAN 2016): Covergirl, essence, MAC, Clinique

HAPPY NEW YEAR! // Feliz ano novo!

新年快乐！

NEW YEAR, new products! (yay)

My top prioritized resolution of 2016 is, to blog more. And I WILL keep to it!

2015 has been such a busy year for me, in regards to my social life -- relationships, friends and family.

Anyways, may 2016 be a better year for us all! （*/∇＼*）

COVERGIRL Outlast Longwear + Moisture Lipstick ($17.95/10 shades)
New lippy range by Covergirl which offers colour AND moisture! Claimed to have a waterproof formula, and is non-drying.

ESSENCE Happy Girls Are Pretty Collection

essence Happy Girls Are Pretty collection

• Nail Polish ($3.70/6 shades)
• Contouring Set ($6.75/1 shade)
• Multi-Colour Blush ($6.15/1 shade)
• Ultra Slim Eye Pencil ($4.10/2 shades)
• 2-in-1 Nail File ($3.70)
• Eyeshadow Palette ($7.15/2 palettes)

MAC
Now, for this month, besides their two limited edition collection (Faerie Whispers and Ellie Goulding), they also have a few single hits for the shelves. Just a quick rundown for the two collections:

MAC Faerie Whispers Collection (available 1 January 2016)

PHOTO CREDIT TO TEMPTALIA >

• Beauty Powder ($47/1 shade)
• Cremesheen Glass ($43/4 shades)
• Foiled Shadow ($42/12 shades)
• Iridescent Pressed Powder ($47/1 shade)
• Nail Lacquers ($22/2 shades)
• Powder Blush ($41/2 shades)

MAC x Ellie Goulding (available 18 January 2016)

• Powder Blush Duo ($47/1 shade)
• Haute & Naughty Mascara ($42/1 shade)
• Halcyon Nights ($85/2 palettes) -- features 4 eyeshadows and 1 cream-base.
• Lashes ($20/30 lash or $18/20 lash)
• Plushglass ($43/2 shades)
• Lipstick ($40/2 shades)
• Lustre Drops ($40)
• 217 Blending Brush ($37)
• 209 Eyeliner Brush ($37)
• Veluxe Brow Pencil ($32/1 shade) -- the one shade being a "soft muted beige-taupe".
• Fluidline ($32/1 shade)
• 129 Powder/Blush Brush ($70)

Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour ($46/16 shades)
A lipcolour which is described to deliver a liquid-suede finish. Highly pigmented and long-lasting.

CLINIQUE Dramatically Different Moisturizing Cream ($49/125mL)
Their well-loved Dramatically Different Moisturising Lotion as a cream-version for drier skin types! Moisturises, hydrates and strengthens! Thought I'd just add this in for the skincare lovers~

So little products, but hey, let's just start the year modestly so we don't go broke. I'm sure everyone's still with the holiday season, so any kind of saving would be good, right?! 

What's everyone eye-ing though?

Nothing much for me this month (which is good). Curious about MAC Retro Liquid Lipcolours ($46) though! (^_^;)

Tram x

NEW ON COUNTER (SEP 2015): essence, Covergirl, Maybelline, Bourjois, Ulta3

A little late this month!

Things have not been the greatest for me. You know, when you wake up and things just change so drastically -- yeah, that has been happening, again. But yeah, it's cool.

Slowly getting through things...

There's not many new products this month, but there are quite a few Spring/Summer collections! I'll start off with products from August.. ^_^

COVERGIRL Full Lash Bloom Mascara ($17.95/available in Black and Black Waterproof)
A mascara with a mousse formula that accentuates the natural shape and length of lashes. The mousse formula is supposed to "prevent stiffness", and the brush "combs and coats for even, full coverage".

COVERGIRL Ready Set Gorgeous Concealer ($11.95/2 shades)
An oil free concealer that covers skin imperfections and brightens dark circles.

COVERGIRL Eye Shadow Quad ($14.95/5 quads)
Feels like every brand is hoping onto these neutral-brown quads, lol. Same with Covergirl. There are 5 different quads, but this neutral-brown quad is the only photo I have of the range, meep.

MAYBELLINE
So I was looking through Maybelline's list of products, and there are SO many products I've missed out on since July, but I haven't heard much about them in the beauty blogosphere? Let me know if you've heard of them!

I've never seen these products in ma life, lol

• Baby Lips Candy Wow ($6.95/4 shades): A range of lip glosses to keep the lips fresh and hydrated.
• Color Show Dr. Rescue Nail Care Range ($6.95): Their nail care range, I believe. But I've never seen these on their stands, and they were supposed to be on shelf since two months ago? Waaaaaaa? Have I been out of the blogosphere for that long, that they've discontinued it? Tell me guys!
• Color Sensational Rebel Bloom Lip Color ($16.95/10 shades): Not sure if this is a new collection, or what. New shades?

As for August releases... I'm sure you've seen these around!

• Master Sculpt Contouring Palette ($19.95/3 shades), a 2-in-1 palette featuring a matte contouring powder and a cream, pearl highlighter. 
• Eye Studio Moltens Duos ($13.95/6 shades), a high-pigment, gel powder texture eyeshadow.
• Instant Pore Eraser ($15.95), a pigment-free formulated primer that smooths appearance of the skin and minimise and refine pores.
• Brow Satin Duo ($16.95/3 shades), a dual-ended brow pencil.

ESSENCE Spring Collections
Yeeeeeeee! New collections by essence! And there are TWO! (*^^*)

essence Brit-Tea Collection (available from Sept-Oct)

• Lipglosses ($3.70/2 shades)
• Lip balm ($4.70), comes in a round pot, with a subtle pink colour.
• Eyeshadow palette ($6.15), features 3 spring colours (cream, apricot-rose, purple). Creamy with a slight shimmering texture, easy to apply and blends easily. 
• Illuminating base ($5.10), can be applied as a primer underneath your make-up, or used on its own to give your face a natural, subtle shimmer and beautiful, radiant complexion.
• Blush ($6.75), features 3 colours (cream, rose and pink) and a pretty rose emboss!
• Eyeshadow brush ($4.10) 
• Duo highlighter pencil ($4.10), features two colours (cream and apricot).
• Nail polishes ($3.70/4 shades)
• Nail file ($2.65)
• Earring set ($4.10)

essence Love & Sound collection

• Eyeshadows ($5.75/3 shades), available in a berry, light green and apricot colour. Blends easily and has a pearly finish to prep you for Spring fests! 
• Multi-style eyeliner pen ($6.15), a three-tip applicator to create unique eyeliner looks.
• Lipsticks ($4.70/2 shades)
• Blush ($6.15), an apricot to berry color gradient. MUST collect this to add to my collection of essence gradient blushers!!!
• Bronzing paper ($4.70), yea, I didn't know what these were for either. 
• Nail polish ($3.70/4 shades)
• Cuticle tattoos ($3.05) -- SO hippie!?
• Heel protection pads ($5.10)

BOURJOIS Summer Look Swimming Cool Collection

• Aqua Blush 12 Hours ($23/4 shades) are blush gels which offers a touch of colour whilst boosting the skin's freshness and also brightens up complexion. 
• Sweet Kiss Gloss ($22/6 shades) are lip glosses which slides on smoothly and melts into the lips, offering 10 hours of hydration.
• 1 Seconde Nail Enamels ($12/3 shades) 

ULTA3 Superstar Spring/Summer Collection
Three items in this collection, and they are all packaged so cute!!

Nail colours ($2.30/6 new shades)

Moisturising Lipsticks ($3.95/4 new shades)

Glitter Eyeliners ($6.95/4 shades)

That's all I've got to share for this month!

What are you eye-ing?

I think the nail polishes by Ulta3 are pretty cute. LOVE the packaging! Besides that, I'm really keen on the cuticle stickers by essence's Love & Sound collection, and that gradient blush. I have one from their previous Beach Cruiser collection, Summer Break, so I'm looking forward to collect this one too!


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NEW ON COUNTER (July 2015): L'Oreal, Rimmel, Australis, Benefit, Bourjois, Ulta3, essence, MUD

If you follow me on other social media platforms (Instagram, Twitter), you would know that I'm currently in Taiwan, on my study tour! Do I have time to work on any posts? Nop.

But do I appreciate your support on my launch posts? Yup.

So before I flew out, I've made sure to prepare this post one month earlier! Schedule to post up as soon as the clock ticks to 1st July. Hehe. Love you'se!

BENEFIT They're Real! in Full Color
This range has always been around, with the latest addition of their Push-Up Liner, however, new shades are due to launch for both their They're Real Mascara AND Push-Up Liner.

• They're Real Mascara in Full Color ($40/2 shades) -- Two new shades: brown and blue.
• They're Real Push-Up Liner in Full Color ($37/3 shades) -- Three new shades: brown, blue and purple.

BOURJOIS Aqua Laque Lipsticks ($24/8 shades)

These lippies are supposed to be pigmented and deliver a wet-look finish (glossy, I assume). Lightweight formula, and will intensely moisturise the lips. 

L'OREAL PARIS Infallible Make-Up

• Infallible Matte Foundation ($29.95/7 shades), is a liquid foundation that delivers full, matte coverage for up to 24 hours. Protects the skin from oil and sweat while maintaining coverage and absorbs excess oil and water. Water-proof, sweat-proof and steam-proof (huh?).  
• Infallible Priming Base ($29.95), a smoothing gel primer, which smooths skin for foundation application. 

RIMMEL LONDON Lash Accelerator Endless Mascara ($17.95)

A mascara which creates long, defined, clump-free lashes. Features a micro-fibre formula and lash-catching brush which extends lashes for an instant effect.

AUSTRALIS Fierce Eyes Volumising Mascara ($10.95)

Intense lashes at your fingertips, they said. Features a volumising and moisturising formula, along with being smudge-free.

MUD MAKEUP Face & Eye Range
If you're wondering if this is the brand you've seen as you've pranced around at Woolworths, then yes! You're right! It is! They are a budget brand. I've actually tried their Matte Lip Creams* and have to say that I am quite impressed with how it feels on ma lips, so I would definitely suggest you try em' out!

Hydrating Colour Corrector (CC) Cream (2 shades/$8), Concealer (2 shades/$5)

Flawless Finish Foundation (4 shades/$6)

Pressed Powder (3 shades)

Blushers (2 shades/$5), Bronzer (1 shade/$5)

Volume Mascara (1 shade/$5)

ESSENCE Hidden Stories
Collection by essence! Lookin' mystical, but a bit out of my interest (and age, if that makes sense)... What do y'all think?

• Lipgloss (2 shades)
• Hair dye powders (2 shades)
• Nail polishes (4 shades)
• Bouncy highlighter (2 shades)
• Broken mirror eyeshadow (3 shades)
• Pixie dust (2 shades)
• Mascara topper (1 shade)

ULTA3
Ulta3 is also on the go this month, launching a BUNCH of products.. When I was looking at the press releases, I really didn't know where to start.. lmao. Let's just start from the top of my interest list, how does that sound? :p

Blush Sticks ($6.95/4 shades)

Lip & Cheek Colours (4 shades/ $5.95)

Long Lasting Lip Colours ($5.95/4 shades)

Gel Colour Nail Lacquers ($3.95/10 shades)

And that concludes this month's launches! SoooooooooooOoOoOOOoooooOooo many products! (weeps). They happen to all be so colourful too, haha!

I'm really hoping to try Australis' latest mascara, as they've discontinued my HG Lash Extensions mascara (best lengthening fibre mascara EVER!), so hopefully the formula will be somewhat similar? Fibre? Lengthening (although it states as volumizing)? Washes off with warm water? Urgh. I'm still so bummed that they've removed it off the shelves, lol.


Let me know what you're eye-ing! No polls, as this will be scheduled to post...

Leave me a comment, you guys! 

Disclosure: Products marked with (*) were provided for review consideration.