MISSHA X LINE FRIENDS

You're read about my newly acquired Cony themed Innisfree Long Wear Cushion, now let me introduced to my most recent acquisition of a couple of items from the MISSHA x LINE FRIENDS collab that's been all the rage in Korea! 

When the MISSHA x LINE FRIENDS collection first came out, I couldn't decide what to buy so I didn't buy anything! So responsible right?! However, I must not be the only one who thought that way because Althea.kr, from whom I've made several purchases so far from that never disappoints, came up with two variations of MISSHA x LINE FRIENDS boxes that you could choose from, which were great for people like I who could not make up their minds! 

I opted for the RM249 box as I did not want the Hand Cream and First Time Essence. So, here's what I got in my box (which btw, I think is a really great deal):  

   

 In Clockwise Direction (L-R) 

Brown Air Puffs - Replacement for the Cushion, M Magic Cushion Matte Brown in #21, Tension Blusher in PK02 Pink Ruffle, All Around Safe Block Sebum Zero Sun, Dual Blending Cushion Shadow in Almond Chocolat, Coloring Tint Balm in Love To You, Poptastic Jelly Tint in Club Red and a Brown & Sally Pocket Mirror! 

How cute is the detailing of the puffs that come with both the Cushion and Tension Blusher?! TOO CUTE.  I actually cannot deal. Would be really sad once I've run out of these puffs. 

I'm mostly exciting to try out the All Around Safe Block Sebum Zero Sun which is basically a sunblock that's meant to keep oiliness at bay and the M Magic Cushion, mostly because I've been reading a lot of good reviews of it online. The only product I've ever used from Missha is their The Style Liquid Sharp Eye Liner which is one of my favourite products but I know they're really popular for their BB creams as well. I'll come back with a proper review for both the Tension Blusher and M Magic Cushion once I've used them both for a decent amount of time! 

This is the way to make Amelia buy products - stamp LINE Friends and Hello Kitty all over the products and confirm I'll buy it. (T^T) Such a sucker for anything Line and Hello Kitty related. 

Lots of love,

Amelia xx 

MAC Persistence

It has been a good 2.5 years since I've actually bought a MAC lipstick with my own money. But seeing as I'm turning 25 in a week - TBH any excuse would've worked.. I thought I could treat myself (#TREATYOSELF2016) to one and the colour that I have chosen to spend my RM74 on is.. 

Persistence. 

Which is funny, when you come and think of it cause I've been so persistent on not spending money on MAC lipsticks. 

Anyway, it was a close call between Persistence and Whirl but alas! Persistence won, mostly because I've been looking for more brown-toned lipsticks. 

It may look slightly orange in the picture above, but when worn Persistence's actually a very nice wearable medium brown with hints of orange-red undertones. It was actually almost muddy when swatched on my hands but we all know, that because we have different pigmented lips most lip colours would look different worn on the lips. 

It's of a matte finish and I am crazy about it rn. I don't quite have anything in my lipstick wardrobe just like it so it's really one-of-a-kind for me. 

Have you given brown lipsticks a try? Maybe you should.. I know I've tempted my friend Yen Mei enough to say she'll delve into more nude shades. Yay! Success!

Lots of love,

Amelia xx

Innisfree Long wear Cushion

Been away for the longest time, thanks to busy schedules, having visitors (which have been just so lovely), DOTS and Please Come Back, Mister not that I'm complaining. Any reason to watch Rain on the big screen is always welcomed in my life especially since I will be missing out on actually seeing him in real life because I'll be in his country. #TalkAboutFate #FanSince2005 Mega bummed out but I like to think that the next time he comes back to Malaysia I'd be able to afford the most expensive category to watch him perform and that makes me feel tiny bit better..

So enough about me and Rain, which is a completely unrelated topic to what  I've always wanted to talk about today which is my HG face product that I found in the later months of 2014 and have not been without ever-since. The Innisfree Long Wear Cushion in No. 21 Natural Beige. I've actually put my love for my Smashbox BB cream, Clarins Ever Matte Foundation on hold because of how good this cushion is. 

I'm an oily-combi skinned gal and also part of Team #SweatSoEasilyYouWishItWasAJoke so looking for a HG face product was really difficult especially when I spend most of my days out for at least 12 hours straight so I needed something that would literally last throughout all the blood (rain), sweat and tears. It also doesn't help that I live in Kuala Lumpur so it's crazy humid and hot here as well. 

With the Innisfree Long Wear Cushion, I hardly ever need to blot (just to be clear, I still lightly sweep my face with loose powder after applying the cushion). I used to always blot pre-cushion times! My blush and eye makeup sits longer on my face and I am usually happily surprised every time I return home after a long night of dancing and sweating to see that my face is still in fact, intact. 

Okay lah, I don't want to make it sound like this cushion is so godly but I honestly really really like this cushion. Everything from the little blue puff to the scent to the staying power.. I can't find fault in it! I even use it doubled up as a concealer on days that I'm too lazy to fish out my concealer and it works! I LOVE IT. I believe that it is quite sweat proof because whenever I wipe sweat off my face I hardly see any brown residue on the tissue. It will however, wipe off when you're blowing your nose hard. Unfortunately, had to experience this as I had a little ill episode last week. I've also tried applying this cushion in really bad lighting and it's such a breeze to blend, it's basically effortless!

ProTip: If you think you've dried out your cushion, use a tweezer and flip the cushion over, there's usually tons of product left on the other side. So this product can nearly last 6 months with every-day use which makes it affordable too. 

Currently, Innisfree in Malaysia (and Singapore if I'm not wrong) is doing a little collab with LINE for Earth Day 2016 in April. I'm a sucker for anything LINE - especially Cony (the white Rabbit) cause I feel like she's my alter ego so I went nuts for this promo. Managed to snag the pretty pink Cushion Case and I feel so happy whenever I look at it. The other Cushion Case that's available is Brown (the brown bear) in Yellow. In order to be able to snag the super cute Cushion Cases, you'd need to either purchase 1 X Cushion or 2 X Refills. I obviously went for the refills.. more affordable! There's also a nice Brown toiletry bag with a set of Innisfree Green Tea Kit for customers who've purchased RM300 and above.

This sounds like an advert, but I'm definitely not paid for this post. I just really really enjoy this product and whilst I will be buying some other cushions to try while I am in Korea  (IOPE, HERA) I know that the Innisfree Long Wear Cushion will ALWAYS have a place in my heart. 

Check out more information about colours available and ingredients HERE.

Lots of love,
Amelia xx