Mascara Monday: MAJOLICA MAJORCA Lash Gorgeous Wing

Oh I'm slowly catching up with the MJ releases! This is from the recent Fall 2008 collection and it is the first of the fibre mascaras from MJ. This one is called MAJOLICA MAJORCA Lash Gorgeous Wing. They released it with only one colour available but now in the most recent collection there is brown. I have the first one which is the signature dark black. Like most fibre mascaras there are lots and lots of fibres that come out of a tube that stick to the ends of your lashes to lengthen. I've taken a close up of the fibres so you can be able to see them!


Here is my uncurled, plain, short, sparse and straight eyelash.


FINALLY! MJ has decided to release a mascara with a normal brush! I'm so tired of those comb ones because it takes much more required skill. I also find brushes tend to be more gentle on the lashes and application process. I love the brush! The fibres thing is also not a problem for me either. I like that it lengthens a little but in small doses. It does clump but not like loads and loads of mascara piled on. It honestly really looks very natural! I like this mascara so much that I don't even mind the clumping because I really like the result that it has on my lashes.

Pros: Super smudgeproof, water-proof, fibres, lengthening, natural looking
Cons: A bit clumpy, 1 colour

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Laneige Girl Lip Coloring Lipstick

This is going to be probably one of my very first beauty product from Korea reviewed here. I don't really like to buy products from Korean lines and this is only because I have had a bad experience with it and with a famous brand too. Surprisingly the brand is the one I'm reviewing from today. It was one of the Laneige correcting bases and it made me break out. When I bought it, the whole correcting base thing was IN and it was fairly cheap at my local Sasa store in Hong Kong. Oh well, I guess that was me being very unlucky. Anyways, the Laneige Girl Lip Coloring Lipstick that I will be talking about today is also none other than a discounted item as well! I think it's the pricey and unfamiliarity of the Korean market that causes me to only buy the discounted items. Maybe that is why I suffered in my past with the base.


Prior to buying the Laneige Girl Lip Coloring Lipstick, I have never heard of the line except for the major brand Laneige which is pretty much popular for their skincare lines. I don't see much information about the actual "Girl" side of the brand but I'm just assuming it is the more youthful line that didn't do so well. They have commercials on youtube and they look really poppy kiddy type. I chose the only colour available which was 7[6057] which is pretty much a colour I would stay far far away if I had seen it in person. Upon opening it, the lipstick is a very scary blue grape magenta with slight shimmer. It scared me quite a bit. But to my surprise after swatching it on the back on my hand, it goes on real sheer with just a punch of colour.


It's really not that bad as I thought/described it. It's actually pretty wearable for a more "adventurous" day in your life. I like the texture too because it's not thick like lipstick and not too thin like a lip balm. The shimmer is also hardly there as well which makes me wonder why I was so scared in the first place. I would probably not purchase this again even with a cheaper price tag(even already more discounted) but it's nice to have. But as mentioned, it is indeed no longer being sold so this review is just for reference in case one of you girls do happen to see one and want to try it.

Pros: Easy and smooth texture, natural with a punch, sheer, cheap
Cons: Discontinued

Mascara Monday: MAJOLICA MAJORCA Lash Enamel Glamour Neo

I think it's about time to update Mascara Mondays! I've actually had this review lying around for sometime but hadn't really put it up. I'm continuing on with the MJ line and this I will be talking about the MAJOLICA MAJORCA Lash Enamel Glamour Neo or the one with "Hope my lashes are full and smooth." As the title and cute description on the tube says, the mascara is intended for voluminous lashes. Lots of volume but clean volume, it promises! Well, let's see if it does what it says!


Here is my uncurled, plain, short, sparse and straight eye.


Honestly, there is a bit clumping as you can see. The lengthening factor is actually surprisingly there even though it is a volume boosting mascara. If only the volume part would've came out! As usual this mascara is also very waterproof and does not budge even with a day's sweat and tearing. I guess that's the greatest thing about MJ mascaras, that they live true to their word when it comes to waterproof. I think they are still working on the little kinks here and there within every single release of their mascaras. It's like the MJ evolution! So in conclusion, I do not find this mascara of a wow-must-get item. It did not work for me.

Pros: Waterproof, smudgeproof, lengthening(slightly)
Cons: No volume, clumps a bit, average mascara

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KOKURYUDO 黑龍堂 World Esthetic Mask - Italy

Wow! It's been quite some time that I've purchased the collection of KOKURYUDO 黑龍堂 World Esthetic Masks! These days I'm really trying to save money and and while doing that, try to save my ever-forever drying skin. I'm have to say that my skin is suffering real bad from this winter even though it isn't really that cold. I also largely suspect my job has a part in this too. I face 380-460 degrees oven every single day and that is a requirement for my lovely job. As you can probably have guessed: I am a baker! Lots of fun! So I've decided to dig out all those masks that I have hiding in my bathroom cupboard and try them out.


The KOKURYUDO 黑龍堂 World Esthetic Masks come in a range of 4 masks that are for 4 different skin results and funny enough, they are from 4 different countries! The more moisturizing one of the bunch is the Italy one which I will be talking about today. It is thick grey clay mask which apparently has some rose extracts in it. To sooth, inject and seal in the moisture. Honestly, I really like clay masks and this one went on smoothly which no hassle. The only set back is it was quite hard to wash off even with warm water. It took quite a couple of minutes to wash the major parts and some more minutes to take care of the edges of the face. The results as usual are great. My skin felt instantly smoother and a bit moister than usual. This has to be one of the few clay masks that I've actually enjoyed a lot even though washing was a pain. I am considering repurchasing this before it disappears off the shelves!


Here are the rest of the masks from the line. There is a Hawaii, Korea and Bali one too. Have you missed Bali? Check Bali out here!

My Makeup Bag - Winter 2009

Happy New Year! New Year means new makeup bag! I got this COACH Makeup Bag at the Boxing Day sale while it was 50% off which was a complete steal! I was so happy about the price that I got one for my friend in another colour(green) as well. Hopefully she would have put use to it already. This one is from an old collection which explains why it's on sale but normally I would find older items should be treated like vintage. Guess not. Good design though! It's very slim but yet very roomy that it can fit all my makeup items that I have changed to for winter.


So here are the items I have in my makeup bag right now!

1) Since I really enjoyed using the Raycious Crystal Skin Base, it has made it's way in. It probably isn't a winter thing but I find it alright for the weather as a base. It's probably whatever actually goes on top that matters.

2) I have started to get into the BB creams thing but I've only decided to try one which is the most attractive and seemingly popular one which is the SKIN79 Super BB Gold Label. I have yet to take some nice pictures of me actually using it so the review will be coming soon!

3)For eyeshadow, I am really trying to use up my old stuff which I have brought back last last year's Lavshuca Winter Make Collection in 01. I really liked the colours in it and there is also lip stuff too! The colours are a bit night-ish but the pink and pearl white is nice alone too.

4) I love love blush a lot! I also loved the Bihada Ichizoku Cheek Blush in Pearl Rose as well!

5) As for eyebrows, I am still using the same old Revlon one but this time I'm really trying to get rid of it badly. So instead of throwing it away, I'm doubling the usage as a hard eyeliner. It's contrary to the eyeshadow selection as it's brown but it's pretty dark and not so noticeable. I also am using a tester version of the Bobbi Brown creamy concealer. I got at the counter for free and it's alright. It definitely needs to be used with eye cream.

6) I am also using MJ products for both lip balm-ish and mascara. I'm using the MAJOLICA MAJORCA Glossy Glamorous Girl Honey Lip Gloss.

7) Last but not least is my favorite lipgloss of all time! The MAQUILLAGE New Climax Lip! The colour and texture is just superb!

So that's what I have in my New Year makeup bag! What's in yours?

Mascara Monday: MAJOLICA MAJORCA Silver Glitter Lash Freeze

As sad as it seems, I am not reviewing the latest winter edition of the MJ mascara but last year's winter limited edition mascara. This is the MAJOLICA MAJORCA Silver Glitter Lash Freeze. It is a silver glitter mascara that can be used as a top coat or alone. They don't sell this anymore but I have seen it online in a few places. I can probably say that the prices are going to be jacked up a bit since it is limited edition and whatnot.


Here is my uncurled, plain, short, sparse and straight eye.


I honestly got this for the "limited edition" thing. I don't like using glitter stuff on my lashes because I find most just run off or smudge and leave a huge sparkly mess around my eyes. Plus I don't have that many events to be using sparkly mascara. Well, at least there aren't any events that are worthy to go to the length of sparkly lashes. I would have to say most of the MJ holiday/special occasion/limited edition items aren't really to be used casual days. As for this mascara, it does have to be worn as a top coat/tip coat because as shown(in above pictures) it does not look great alone. I find that the shimmer isn't so obvious that if you are far away, someone would think you have some mad eye boogie gunk. But the good news is that the glitter stays on mad long! No glittery mess as I assumed! It does take forever and ever to remove as well. Another reason to only apply it on the tips only! Overall, this is really only a collector's item and I don't suggest getting it unless you're real serious with glitter or you just want to spend to collect.

Pros: Super smudgeproof, limited edition-wow
Cons: Glitter looks like gunk, hard to remove, discontinued

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T'ESTIMO Shining Eyeliner

Holidays are here and everything's sparkly! Actually it's not really over here in Canada. It's pretty gloom and there's not much snow either. I wonder if there will be a white Christmas this year or not. It's a real hate/love relationship with snow. I miss it when it's not here and when it is, I really want it to go away. I'm missing it right now. Snow or no snow there are many festivities going on! Lots of parties and celebrations to go to! Unfortunately, this year I am not attending anything because I'm scheduled to work on the night of Christmas in preparation for Boxing Day. It sucks but someone's going to have to do it right? Anyways, today I will be bringing back a discontinued item that I've been constantly using and talking about. It's actually not from a winter collection but I think the end result is very suitable for sparkly party eyes. This is the long-gone-and-missed T'ESTIMO
Shining Eyeliner.


It is a wet shiny eyeliner that goes on in one stroke. I got BR-27 which seems to look like a deep cocoa brown judging the tube but when used, it comes out a nice reddish mahogany brown. Which is why it's so perfect for winter! Nice warm colours that just warm your eyes up! The only reason why I keep bringing this eyeliner up, is because of how much I love formula. It does smudge a bit but because the tube is easily accessible, touching up is very easy. The sparkles aren't very obvious but it's a very cute way to dazzle up your eyes up without going too overboard. And the application is so easy! It's like a thin paint brush which can never be too hard for anyone. It's easy and pretty but discontinued. There may not be any newer versions of these coming out anymore but I see many old ones floating around the net. So it's not entirely discontinued. I would grab it, if you'd like to try a subtle shimmery eyeliner for this holiday!

Pros: Subtle shimmer, wet eyeliner, easy application
Cons: Smudges a little, discontinued