YSL Shocking Eyeliner Effet Faux Cils

Finally, I got my hands on the YSL Shocking Eyeliner! I was devastated as my the city YSL counter had sold out and I couldn't find any site that would ship it to Australia but I happened to come across one at Castle Hill Myer. Actually, there was a bunch of them probably due to the lack of staff working at that store. I was ecstatic and was almost tempted to buy two.

I also included swatches above comparing it to my another felt liner which is by far the blackest one I own (Illamasqua Precision Ink). The top one is the YSL and the one below is the Illamasqua eyeliner.

Whilst I feel the YSL liner is not as intensely black as the Illasmasqua one I DO LOVE the fact that it dries matte and doesn't flake. The matte finish makes it different and definitely gives a more softer but somehow bolder look. It still is very black but not the blackest black I've come across. I am so happy with this purchase. I swatched it on my hand several weeks back and was impressed that it did smudge but was removed easily as it was to apply. I'd definitely recommend this to anyone who's looking for an easy to apply matte black liquid liner that has staying power.

First impression: Lancome Genifique Youth Activator and Eye Cream

I purchased the Lancôme Youth Activator 30ml set in the beginning of the week which also contained deluxe samples of the eye cream, day cream and night cream. I've alway wanted to try the Youth Activator but was discouraged by the extreme mixed reviews - it worked for some and did nothing for others. But two of my favorite bloggers/youtubers hollyannaeree and theraeviewer both love this product so I decided to jump in and try it for myself and to my luck I am not disappointed (so far). Some noticeable differences included improved softness, plumpness and radiance. The product claims to show results within 7 days but I started seeing results on day 2. I'm really impressed. 

I have not seen any difference with using the eye cream but so far its kept my eyes hydrated. I have yet to try the day cream or night cream since I'm still trying to banish my dark spots from acne scaring and sun damage with my SK-II whitening products, so I cannot give my thought on these just yet. The Genifique is working very well in conjunction with my current skincare regimen.

This is just my initial impression as I'm only on day 4 of using this product. I'll do a proper review later on once I've had a good feel of the product. 

Onto another topic - I'm looking to purchase the Clarisonic Plus or Mia 2 cleansing system as Nordstroms now ship to Australia. My Myer store has been out of stock of the Plus (we don't have the Mia here) for a while now. Its also considerably cheaper in the US if I combine replacement brush heads into the same shipment. I'm still deciding between the Mia 2 or Plus but I'm leaning towards the Plus since I have blemishes on my body which I've been struggling to get rid off and I'm hoping the body function would work on that. Thoughts?

Mascara mascaras

Picked these up because Priceline had a buy 3 for 2 offer with Loreal cosmetics. I grabbed my favourites, Telescopic in Carbon Black (evening) and Clean Definition (everyday) and something new Renewal Lash Serum. Its suppose to give your lashes a boost in health and length within 4 weeks. Will update on how that goes :)

Illamasqua Haul

"MAKE-UP FOR YOUR ALTER EGO"

Illamasqua at MYER Sydney City is having a special offer until Sunday 30th January 2011, that entitles you to 25% off Illamasqua products if you trade in any piece of your own make-up (full, old, empty or broken!). That sounded like an offer way to good to miss. The best bit is that its 25% off your transaction so you can trade in one item for 25% off as many items as you want on the same transaction. I've tried their nail polishes before and was really impressed so I thought that this is a great opportunity to try their make-up as well. So I binned my ordinary make-up for "extraordinary make-up".

 WHAT'S IN THE HAUL BAG?

Matt Primer 30ml $50.00

 Powder Blusher (Hussy) 4.5g $42.00

<3 the packaging

Precision Ink Eyeliner (Abyss) 1.8ml $43.50

Intense Lipcolour (Frenzy) 7ml $33.00

Nail Base and Top Coat 15ml $34.00 each

Lipstick (Climax) 4g $39.00

Pure Pigment (Ore) 1.3g $39.00

 Eye Brow Cake (Gaze) 4.5g $27.00

Medium Pencil for eyes, lips, face and body (Debonair) 1g Gift

FOTD 

Laura Mercier Mineral Foundation Primer

Laura Mercier Mineral Powder (Natural Beige)

Bobbi Brown Concealer (Warm Beige 3.5)

Illamasqua Eyebrow Cake (Gaze)

Illamasqua Pure Pigment (Ore)

Illamasqua Precision Ink (Abyss)

Illamasqua Powder Blush (Hussy)

Illamasqua Intense Lipgloss (Frenzy)

Loreal Million Lashes Mascara (Brown)

My skin has honestly improved significantly. Mineral powder provides good coverage for me now. Bye bye to liquid foundation everyday ! 

Two posts in one day boo-yeah !