My Travel Make Up Bag

I thought i'd just share with you the make up products I ended up bringing with me. I'm actually so impressed with myself that this was all i brought. I wanted to bring more, sure, but i knew i had to be selective because it's not like i'm not going to buy more make up here :3

For my foundation, i chose my Chanel VitaLumière Aqua (my go-to summer foundation). This was without question really...I LOVE VitaLumière Aqua. Because it's a water based foundation; it's super lightweight and really comfortable to wear even in the humidity here. I love that it provides decent coverage but still looks so natural - like your skin but better! Plus there's SPF ^^
For my concealers, i took my MAC Select Moisturecover Concealer. I've never reviewed this on the blog so here's a quick round up. I originally bought it because i liked that it had a thin consistency and still managed to cover - which is pretty much what you want in an undereye concealer. However, i find that this does settle into fine lines and crease after a few hours and starts to look cakey ;c i just brought this with me to finish so i can chuck it out and get a new one! Then I took my Bourjois concealer stick for blemishes and Australis Ready Set Go Finishing Powder - forgot to include this in the photo LOL (both of which i briefly reviewed here).

I actually cannot believe i actually convinced myself to part ways with my Naked palette LOL, but there were just too many shimmery shades that i wasn't really feeling that for summer.

I brought my Bobbi Brown Desert Twilight Eye Palette (review + swatches here), my MAC Satin Taupe and Naked Lunch eyeshadows (full review/swatches here for both of these) and the Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadows from the Sexiest Nudes Ever palette (review + swatches here). 

The reason i chose these above all the other colors/palettes is because these colors all work really well together or on their own. The Bobbi Brown palette also has a couple matte shades if i want. 

For eye products, I packed things I use on a regular basis - my Heroine Make Smooth Liquid Eyeliner (I usually switch between this or the Dolly Wink one),  Rimmel Scandaleyes Waterproof Kohl Liner in Nude, Etude House Eye Primer, Lioele Auto-Eyebrow Pencil in 3, Maxfactor Masterpiece Mascara (I switch mascaras after every time i finish one, this is just the one i'm using now), and my Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler. I also brought my Two Faced Starry Eyed Eyeliner in Mad Mad Love, i like using this when i need some extra sparkle in my day :3

For blush, I brought my favorite summer blush, NARS Gilda. It looks quite intimidating in the pan but it gives the perfect warm coral flush of color. I also brought the L'Oreal BB Blush for days when i just want to look like i have a natural rosy cheeks. 

Oh my did i have trouble deciding the lip products i wanted to take with me LOL. I ended up bringing my: MAC Cremesheen Glass in Private Screening (review and swatch here), NARS Casablanca Lipstick, Dior Addict Extreme in Cherie Bow, Rimmel Lasting Finish Matte Lipstick in 106 (review and swatch here) and lastly Clarins Instant Light Natural Lip Perfecter in 02.

NARS Casablanca, Dior Cherie Bow and Clarins Instant Light Natural Lip Perfecter in 02

I don't think this swatch does Casablanca much justice, it was very hard to capture. It's a softened orange that's really wearable. I find that a lot of orange lip colors are quite vibrant and can make my teeth look yellow but not this! Sometimes I dab it lightly on my lips and it looks really cute :3 Cherie Bow is just an easy and flattering pop of pink. I really love the Lip Perfecter; it's like the perfect nudey/milky pink.

I don't really like doing brush reviews so i'll just show you and sum up what i use them for but these are basically the brushes I cannot live without. I got the roll up brush holder from Muji a year ago. Most of the brushes fit and those that don't i just roll it in the holder anyway. I keep my powder brush in my make up bag though because it's huge.

All my favorite face brushes are from Real Techniques:

Contour Brush - I use this for concealer under my eyes and around my nose

Expert Face Brush - I actually don't use this on a day to day basis but i plan to get the Chanel Tan de Soleil cream bronzer and this seems like the perfect brush for it so i brought it with me

Buffing Brush - this is my go to brush for liquid foundations when i don't need much coverage. 

Blush Brush + Powder Brush - Blush + Powder

Eye brushes:
RT Brow Brush - I use this to trace eyeshadow on my lower lash line
RT Base Shadow Brush - All round great brush for patting color on and blending. It fits perfectly in my crease.
RT Deluxe Crease Brush - I usually use this with my cream eyeshadows. Because its quite wide, it covers my eyelid area really well and makes blending really easy.
MAC 239 - I use this to pat color all over my lid or more specifically, darker colors in the crease. Because the tip is a lot shorter than the blending brushes, it allows precision.
MAC 217 - Fluffy blending brush
MAC 224 - This is great for all over the lid blending. I like to use this with single eyeshadows that can be used as an all over the eyelid shade.
Smudge Brush - I think i bought this from Sasa like 2 years ago and its seriously the best smudge brush ever. The bristles in this brush are dense and short so its perfect for smudging on the lower lash line, especially for smokey eyes. I find pencil brushes too soft for this purpose.

Now i need your help! 

These are all the concealers i've heard good things about including Benefit, Collections 2000, Clinique, Origins, NARS, Bourjois, MUFE, Bobbi Brown, Bare Minerals, and more. 

Have you tried any of these/Do you have any other suggestions?

How do you go by packing your travel make up bag?

p.s. follow me on instagram/twitter/vine @chloe_e for more frequent updates in HK and Seoul c:

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chloé

My Pre / In / Post-Flight Skincare Routine

A huge huge hello from Hong Kong c: 

I actually starting writing this post before i left but never had time to finish it between the end of my exams and leaving for HK. 

I'm not a fan of flying, I actually really really dislike it. I get a little anxious planes. I don't know what it is, I'm not afraid of it, i just always feel unsettled and as a result i feel sick and I don't have an appetite so i don't end up eating much on the flight. Then there's the fact that i can't sleep planes! It's really exhausting for me and takes me days to recover ;c  

I arrived this morning and i know, you guys are probably thinking WTF are you doing blogging, go out and shop and have a fabulous time?!! Well... multiple reasons really: 

a.) I am sick. I woke up on the morning of my exam with a really sore throat and runny nose and after finishing my exam, i didn't have time to rest because i was super busy running last minute errands. Eventually i lost my voice the night of my flight and by the time i got to HK, I was feeling pretty rubbish

b.) It's been raining the whole day so i don't want to go out onto the streets anyway. I'm taking advantage of this rainy day by staying in and resting so i can get better and BE OUT AND ABOUT.

c.) I'm really sleepy but i don't want to nap coz otherwise i won't be able to sleep tonight so i thought i'd blog to stay awake c: 

After i finish this post, I'm going to queue a post on my travel make up bag ^^ I love blogging stress free, ah i'm such a dag :3

I don't know about you guys but my skin condition and my self esteem have a very strong correlation LOL. When my skin doesn't feel great, i don't feel great so i try my best to make my skin happy c: I know i probably sound super OCD but i guess it's because before i really understood how to look after my skin, it suffered a lot ;c
That's why I thought I would just share with you my pre/in/post-flight skincare routine. My flight to HK is 9 hours. At that level of elevation, it is so incredibly dehydrating yet for some strange reason, i feel like my skin is oily/dirty at the same time...if that makes sense. It's just all round uncomfortable ;c So, this is how i get by!

Even before my flight, i prepare for the toll that flying does to the skin. The night before my flight, i always always use an overnight hydrating mask, just so my skin is at maximum hydration. My favorites are the Origins Drink Up Intensive Mask or the Laneige Water Sleeping Pack. The day of my flight, I take a hot shower and moisturize with a body lotion (i know you should do this everyday but I'm lazy when it comes to moisturizing the rest of my body). If i have time, after my shower, i chuck on a sheet mask for 15 minutes or so. Then i go on to prepare everything else for the flight and I usually only do my brows and concealer.

So after my plane takes off and i've settled in, I start by cleansing my face with my Bioderma Crealine H20. This is great because it's gentle, hydrating and you don't need to rinse it off after (when I'm at home, I always cleanse properly after removing my make up with this but since i didn't have much make up to begin with and I'm on a plane, this is much more convenient). 

Then I pat Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream all over my face. I actually used to use the oil-free gel cream from Kiehls (review here) but lately with Melbourne's harsh winters, my skin has been a lot dryer than usual so i made the switch. Then, I pop on Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Eye Cream. This is my night eye cream and richer than my day eye cream so it's perfect for flights. 

Afterwards, I proceed as i normally would and use my Origins Super Spot Remover on any current blemishes and my Kiehl's Dark Spot Corrector (the one i have is the sample size) on any acne scars. Throughout the flight, i make sure that i keep my lips and hands moisturized. Chapsticks and stuff do nothing for me at that altitude so i always take my best performing lip balm. I found this Natralus PawPaw Ointment sample in my sample box and i've loving it - I don't like Lucas Papaw Ointment so i didn't think i'd like this. My current favorite hand cream is from Swisse, it smells delightful and feels really soft ^^

When they turn down the aircraft lights, it's rest/snooze time. Since i can't sleep on flights this doesn't really make a difference for me but this is normally a few of hours into the flight. Around this time I put on an overnight hydrating mask and leave it on for the remainder of the flight. I have a bunch of samples of the actual night mask i use (Laneige Water Sleeping Pack) so i always take a packet with me on long flights. When i run out, i'll probably pack a little tub to take with me on board :3 

So now i sit back and relax for the rest of the flight - I watch movies, flip through my magazine, nom, read, whatever and i make sure that i drink plenty of water throughout the flight. 

Before we descend, I take out my Bioderma Crealine H20 again and i remove all the product i have on my face. Then i simply moisturize with my Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream again, follow up with my Origins Ginzing Eye Cream and do my brows and concealer.

After I land and finally get off the plane, I almost always make a restroom pit stop because
1.) I get really excited about ground toilets after having to go on plane toilets with flushes that sound like I'm going to get flushed out of the plane and
2.) I like to check what i look like in a big mirror just to make sure i don't look super trashed even if i feel that way - usually the case after any flight for me. So I freshen up with my Caudalie Beauty Elixir on the face and a little bit of perfume ^^
When i get to the place I'm staying, in this case, our apartment in HK, the first thing i do is take a nice shower and EXFOLIATE with my Cure Aqua Gel (review here). At this point, my skin is thanking me c:

I feel like this sounds like much harder work than it actually is, my in-flight skin routine takes me 5-10 minutes tops and i take my time massaging in my moisturizer and eye creams. Since I'm normally watching a movie while doing it anyway, I don't see it as a chore or anything. But then and again, i don't really see skincare as a chore. I really enjoy it and it feels so rewarding when i can see the effects ^^

Do you guys have a skincare routine when you have long flights? Do you guys think i'm crazy? Because i think i sound crazy but i promise I'm not :3 LOL

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chloé

Cure Natural Aqua Gel Review

Ever heard of the expression "your skin is the best foundation"? It doesn't matter what make up you wear unless you have a good canvas to start with. I can't even begin to stress how important it is to look after your skin and i love pampering myself with masks. But before i use any mask, i always start off with exfoliation to get rid of all the surface impurities and grum. Exfoliation helps the skin absorb masks, serums and moisturizers better.

Our skin is constantly regenerating but a lot of times, the dead skin cells build up so we need to exfoliate to remove the layer of dead/dry skin and reveal newer cells. As the barrier of dry skin is removed, it prevents facial oils (that cause blackheads and blemishes) from building up. Cure is a Japanese gentle facial peel that does the job perfectly. It doesn't have any beads or acids that can be harsh on the skin and it is made with 91% water based ingredients. It is color free, fragrance free and preservative free. Personally i think there is a slight alcohol smell to it but its nothing too strong. Because of this, it is well suited to even the most sensitive of skin types.
How cute is this diagram taken from the leaflet showing you how to use it:

I use this after i cleanse my face with warm water and pat my face dry with a towel. The product is dispensed from a pump top and comes out as a gel. I pump about 1 and a 1/2 pumps onto my index and middle fingers and i pat it all over my face and let it sit for about 10 seconds. As soon as i pat it around my face, it turns to a more liquid-y form. Then with the same fingers, I gently start massaging my face in small circular motions, starting from the middle of my face and working my way out (concentrating on my T-Zone) for a minute or so. During this process, the product pills and clump all my dead skin particles into tiny white balls. I can't explain how gross but satisfying it feels LOL. Afterwards, i rinse my face with lukewarm water and then cold water to close the pores. Then i pat my face dry again then proceed to moisturize as usual c:
Here's a diagram of how it works in more detail, taken from their official website:

What i really love about this is how it leaves my skin feeling so clean, supple and smooth. A lot of facial scrubs/exfoliators can leave your skin dry/tight/red/sensitive because they are so abrasive but not this! Rewind back to a few years ago, my skin suffered a lot because i didn't know how to care for it. This exfoliator helped immensely with my blemishes and it even helped with the fading of my acne scars. You can also use this on other parts of your body.

On eBay and in Watsons in HK, it costs around $40. However, considering the benefits and the wonders it did for my skin; it's well worth it. This is already my 3rd bottle and each bottle lasts me about a year. 

I exfoliate my face once or twice a week. While it feels amazing everytime after i exfoliate, it isn't something you should do everyday no matter how gentle the exfoliator because the more you exfoliate, the thinner your skin becomes and therefore the more sensitive! I read somewhere that if you over-exfoliate, your skin becomes more prone to sun damage and aging and nobody wants that. If you have dry or sensitive skin, i wouldn't use this more than once a week.

Honestly, when people touch my face they are always surprised at how soft it is and I'm telling you now, this is my secret to brighter and healthier skin and i'm sharing it with you :3 

Is exfoliation part of your skin routine? What do you use to exfoliate?

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chloé

Recent Drugstore Hauls: Priceline and Chemist Warehouse (Swatches + Microreviews)

I thought i'd just do some microreviews on my recent drugstore buys and swatch a few of them for you c: 

So most of you probably know this already but Priceline had a massive 40% off all cosmetics over 2 days last month. I wanted to pick up another healthy mix serum and try out the concealer from the same range but they didn't have my shade in either of those. Apart from that, I didn't go in there with the intention of getting anything in particular, which is always dangerous because it means i wander from stand to stand swatching everything...but here's what i ended up picking up, i don't think i was too bad :3 : 

L'Oreal Color Riche Le Smokey in Stormy Sea  

Ever since making the switch to liquid liner, i rarely use pencil liners anymore but i wanted a navy for my bottom lash line so it doesn't look as harsh as black. Because it is made for smokey eyes, it glides on smoothly and is easy to blend out. This liner comes with a smudge tip on the other side too. It won't stay put if you don't set it with a bit of powder/eyeshadow and it does start to disintegrate after a 5-6 hours. It looks great with a smokey eye for nights out but it's reminded me exactly why i don't wear pencil liners anymore.

Revlon Colorburst Lip Gloss in Crystal Water

I usually hate shimmer in lip glosses but it's no secret i love anything iridescent so i didn't even swatch it when i saw it and i just bought it LOL.
This clear gloss is packed microshimmers that reflect pink and purple under certain lighting. It's really unique and i love using it on different lipsticks to give it a bit of dimension. It's so cute and wearable, i love it so much :3 It is very glossy but doesn't feel sticky on the lips (lipgloss pet peeve).
The only downside is its price (around $20 in Australia!). I probably wouldn't have bought it if it wasn't for the 40% discount and now you can get 50% off these at Chemist Warehouse c:

Bourjois Concealer Stick in 72

I kind of bought this on a whim because i really needed a new stick concealer for my blemishes. I didn't do any research before buying it but i was pleasantly surprised c:
It claims to have 2 pigments (yellow and white) making it suitable to hide dark circles AND imperfections. I really wasn't expecting it to work under the eyes because from past experience, stick concealers are normally too chalky/matte and sinks into fine lines. But despite its thickness, it's still creamy so it melts on the skin quite naturally. That being said, I probably still prefer using illuminating concealers for my dark circles because i like a product that brightens my undereye area. This concealer works great on blemishes. The tube form makes it easy to apply and touch up on the go. Coverage is buildable. It doesn't slide around or melt off but it does fade after 6 or so hours! Overall I'm pretty happy with it. I wouldn't recommend this to people with dry skin but it's great for oily/combination complexions.

Revlon Photoready Primer + Shadow in Watercolors

Swatched L-R: 1: primer, 2: lid, 3: crease, 4: browbone and 5: sparkle top coat. 

Dry swatches on the left, Wet swatches on the right

I won't lie, I'm a bit of an eyeshadow snob. This is my first and only experience with drugstore eyeshadows. I've just always thought they're pretty pricey for what they are and i'd much rather spend a little extra and get MAC or something. 

Colorwise, i love this palette. On the back of the palette, there's a diagram suggesting where to use each shade. The 'primer' is definitely a heavier powder but i think it's more of a base eyeshadow to allow layered colors to pop but doesn't help much with longevity or creasing. 

Texture wise, it's pretty mehh...when used dry. I found it powdery and there was fall out and the pigmentation was okay, needed to be built up. So i tried them wet and that was an entirely different story. Pigmentation was intense, the texture was smooth and blendable and it had a nice satiny finish. This palette isn't bad but i don't think i would have bought it at full price (around $25AUD i think?). I think this will be handy for traveling though!

Australis Ready Set Go Finishing Powder

I didn't need a powder, I've been using my Shu Uemura translucent powder for what feels like forever but it just never runs out. But then i played with this and oh my god, it made my skin feel velvety smooth PLUS 40% off $12.95? I didn't even hesitate. The packaging is pretty compact, a lot sleeker and smaller than my Shu Uemura one. I find it pretty messy though, because the powder is so finely milled, when i open the lid, i can see the powder particles (?) fly everywhere. it's also really hard to pick up just a little. I usually dip my Real Techniques brush in very lightly and then tap it in the lid before lightly dusting it on my T-Zone where i need to keep the oiliness at bay, i like my cheeks to still appear dewy ^^ I like that it feels very lightweight and it makes my skin look airbrushed as it softens a lot of lines.
This powder goes on translucent but a little goes a long way. If you use too much it will give your complexion a white cast! This is even especially evident under flash photography.

Currently Chemist Warehouse is offering 50% off the entire range of Maybelline, Revlon and Rimmel! While i resisted buying a Maybelline Vivid lipstick last month, i couldn't resist a 1/2 price discount. I am convinced it can't get cheaper than that...right? 

The colors i picked up were the colors i mentioned in my last post on my wishlist :3 - Color Sensation The Shine in Juicy Bubblegum and Color Sensational Vivids in Shocking Coral.

Swatched once and then heavily under natural night (left) and flash (right)

Juicy Bubblegum is a cute purple toned bubblegum pink. It's an easy and effortless pink thats gives a bit of brightness to the face. An easy everyday color.
Shocking Coral is a hot pink with very strong coral undertones. It is very intense and i had a bit of trouble capturing it on camera but it is so stunning. I don't have anything like it and I will definitely be bringing this with me back to HK for its summer. The lip swatch for Shocking Coral does not do it justice!

Both of these have a sheen to the finish. They're moisturizing and and sit comfortably on the lips but because of their satin finish, there is some slip to it. They aren't super long lasting but re-application isn't much of a hassle either.
Juicy Bubblegum is buildable in terms of color while Shocking Coral is incredibly pigmented in one swipe. Shocking Coral leaves behind an even stain and it's actually quite cute!

I absolutely adore the holographic casing of Juicy Bubblegum, it's SO me! I ended up picking up a couple of liquid liners as well because i'm all out of my beloved asian liners ;c I've heard good things about master precise but i loved how intensely black the hyper glossy liquid liner looked so i bought that too. I haven't had a chance to try them yet. I already have quite a few baby lips but everyone keeps raving about Mango Pie and it was $2 so i thought why not.
Annnnnnnnnd that's it :3 Most of the products i bought were new to me and they were a bit of a hit and miss. I hope these microreviews helped c:
Before i finish this post, I thought i'd show you that i got my friend Mish a matching bunny phone case with me. We get strange stares when we're out together and we're on our phones.

What do you think of drugstore eyeshadows? Did you haul much from these discounts?

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chloé

wishlist ♔ + a clumsy accident ;c

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

1. I'm having a hard time finding an iPhone 5 case i actually like. How cute are these! They're pretty pricey and a bit of a novelty. Although silicon cases are great for protecting my phone, i don't like that it tugs when i try to put them in my jean pockets. The second case glows in the dark though, which i thought would be pretty handy! It's meant to look like this:

2. My next shoe lust from Jeffrey Campbell. I love the cut outs in this, it's not over the top and still retains the form of oxfords, this would look so cute with the right tights/socks. You can't go wrong with black either!
3. Holographic oxfords, need i say more. This would look AMAZING with cropped jeans and some skirts + dresses with tights/frilly socks. Just thinking about it gets my heart racing.
4. Excuse my love for profanities but this is so girly and adorable, you can kind of get away with it. The font is absolutely perfect too. My favorite is this one and the one that says 'NOPE'. I have been looking at these necklaces for so long now but the shipping costs the same as the necklace...
5. + 6. I keep telling myself i don't need anymore lip products but then i see swatches/deals/new colors and i just caveee! the colors on this wishlist are 'Juicy Bubblegum' (Color Sensational the Shine) and 'Shocking Coral' (Color Sensational Vivids). Definitely need to take advantage of the 1/2 price Maybelline deals going on at Chemist Warehouse and My Chemist at the moment :3
7. Lastly, i've been wanting to try Lush face masks for a while now and this is the one i want to try first! It is meant to give your skin a deep cleanse, as well as soften it and calm any break outs c: it sounds like exactly what i need.

If you follow me on twitter/instagram (@chloe_e), then you will know already but clumsy me hit (more like smashed) my head on the corner of a shelf last week and it was bleeding everywhere! Luckily, i didn't need stitches or anything but it did leave me a nasty wound on my forehead ;c it doesn't hurt anymore but it is taking a while to heal and i really really hope it won't scar ;c
I have a cream for it and i have to wear a patch over it to help the healing process. I don't feel very fabulous with this silly patch so I've been keeping my make up to a minimum ;c moral of the story is: please be careful when you're around shelves, they're lethal!
Shoutout to Sue for visiting me at work on Chadstone VIP night last week, she's even more lovely (and tall hehe) in real life than i imagined ^^ Most of you probably follow her already but if not, you can find her blog here.

What's on your wishlist at the moment? 

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chloé

Burberry Sheer Eyeshadow in Khaki, Rosewood and Antique Rose (Swatch + Review)

I've been wanting to try these Burberry eyeshadows for so long after seeing Tiffany from Will Work for Makeup always rave about them. Time and time again, i would walk up to the counter and swatch them on the back of my hand and walk away because the price tag was just too hefty for a uni student like myself. 

I made the decision to stay in Melbourne and do summer school, work and save instead of going back to Hong Kong last summer. 4 months of working and studying during summer was such a drainer, she knew how sad i was about not being able to see my family back home so she spoilt me with lots of beauty goodies when she got back from Hong Kong, including these :3 

The fact that it doesn't come in a plastic packaging makes all the difference...suddenly my Chanel eyeshadows don't seem that luxurious. 

The shiny, gunmetal compact housing the eyeshadows is super sleek and each packaged in a faux-velvet pouch. The pouch, the case, as well as the eyeshadow itself, are all embossed with the iconic Burberry plaid. Inside is a large mirror and a sponge tipped applicator. The compact snaps shut with a magnetic clasp. Overall, it's a heavy and sturdy case.

My mum picked up 08 Khaki, 09 Rosewood and 10 Antique Rose. All 3 of these colors are such suitable colors for autumn/winter; appropriate as we are entering the colder months in Australia now c: 

08 Khaki

Khaki is a cool green-greige. I love green but it's not a color that can been worn easily on the eyes. This is such a stunning color and pairs well with both the colors below as well as on its own as a smokey eye.

09 Rosewood

Rosewood looks pretty dull in the pan but when applied, it actually gives such a nice dimension and complexity as it looks different when it catches different light and on different skin tones as well. It is a light taupe that leans rosy-pink. It has a soft and subtle sheen that isn't too over the top; melting into the eyelid so beautifully. 

10 Antique Rose

Lastly, Antique Rose is sort of in the same family as Rosewood. It is a deep muted mauve-taupe that pulls slightly rose. Super stunning. Here they are swatched in the same order, in natural light and under flash:

I'm going to keep this short because you've probably seen many reviews already but the quality of these eyeshadows are unequalled. Online swatches/reviews does not do justice to this product at all!
I have no idea why these are named "Sheer Eyeshadows" as they are the complete opposite. Perhaps it is because you can easily blend out a sheer, effortless wash of color over the eyelids or layer to build the intensity that you desire. Either way, the ultra-finely milled eyeshadows have superb pigmentation and the texture is velvety to the touch. The buttery softness means makes blending a dream.
Despite how soft these shadows are, I had no problems with fallout. Once blended, they seriously stay put for the rest of the day. I wore them for a good 16 hours the other day and at the end of the day, it still looked as fresh as when i first applied it.  

The Burberry Sheer Eyeshadow formula is by far the best i've ever used. The Burberry eye shadow shade selection is quite natural but they are all so beautifully done. Most of the colors can be used as a stand alone wash shade but they also combine seamlessly together. I don't think you can ever really go wrong splurging a little extra on neutrals because you know for sure that it is something you'll always use and come back to.
Long story short: these are incredibly finely milled, have excellent pigmentation, flawless blendability and extraordinary staying power. 
The only downside is, because the cases are quite heavy, i wouldn't say they're very travel friendly. I am already itching to add a couple more to my collection (Midnight Brown and Mulberry)...greedy much :3

Let me know if you guys have any other Burberry makeup recommendations c:

Which brand does your favourite eyeshadow formula? 

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chloé

OOTD: Clueless?

shirt: H&M, cardigan: mums, skirt: thrifted, shoes: Jeffrey Campbell

This year is the year of 21sts for me and most of my friends; this week alone i went to three of them. Each time i attend one, it gets me even more excited for my 21st but that's not until July ^^ I went to a 90s themed 21st on Friday night and it was such a good theme. It reminded me what a fun decade the 90s was for fashion - full of denim, knee high socks, high waisted pants, scrunchies, oversized sweaters, crop tops, plaid and daggy caps. Funny because a lot of these are coming back in fashion. 

Some of you might have already seen on instagram but I went as Cher from Clueless because i owned 'half her wardrobe', so my friends told me. I was really surprised because they were right LOL, i already had everything except her plaid skirt. I thought it would be difficult finding it but i was surprised at how easy it was to find a yellow plaid skirt when i went thrift shopping. I got super lucky because it was perfect and really cheap too :3 

This was the look i was channeling, excuse the horrible quality screencap:

Her oufit actually has an amazing matching plaid jacket but there was no way i'd find one for me so i just went without. I also went in a shirt instead of a t-shirt coz it was pretty chilly that night. I've fallen in love with my mum's cardigan, it's so soft and warm. I refuse to give it back.

I love dress up parties and i love that people get so into it at 21sts. I am having a joint 21st with my friend Mish and it's definitely going to be a dress up one! We really have to get onto planning the event and getting people to save the date :s That's all from me for now! c: Find me on instagram/twitter @chloe_e

Do you guys like dress up parties? Do you get into it?

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chloé