Sunday, October 26, 2014

My Luxola Shopping Experience | Sleek Cosmetics

Luxola's promos have constantly been on my Facebook feed for so long that I was finally tempted to  actually shop and browse through their products on-hand. Luxola, being a well-reviewed Singapore-based online cosmetic store, carried brands I have been wanting to buy for the longest time now -like Sleek, 3CE, and Sigma.

One of the great things about Luxola is that they always have an ongoing discount promo (discount codes published everywhere!) and I was fortunate enough to be granted a 25% discount code because I created a Luxola account that day. They also offer FREE SHIPPING to the Philippines which is super awesome!

After about  an hour of skimming through their cosmetics and skin care products, I finally decided to go on an all-Sleek mini-haul because the brand is not available locally. I placed my order on October 15 and  being promised a 2-8 day delivery, Luxola actually encouraged me to track my order while it was on its way (through Aramex's website). 

My products arrived on October 23 -exactly 8 days after placing my order. It was already in the country by October 20, and I figured that the delay came from the local customs or courier. I was very impressed that Luxola  lived up to its promise (2-8 days delivery) and that the products came wrapped carefully and tediously in bubble wrap.

(L-R) Dr. Jart Bring Back Bounce Beauty Balm Deluxe Sample with sponge, Sleek Dip-it Duo Volumising Mascara and Liquid Eyeliner in Jet Black, Sleek Twist Up Lip Liner in Pink Rose, and Sleek Pout Paint in Minx.

Luxola has been known to throw in free products with the orders, and I got a Dr. Jart Bring Back Bounce Beauty Balm Deluxe Sample and after using it for my party the other day, I fell head-over-heels in-love with it. Luxola got my shade right, as well. <3



1.) Sleek Dip-it Duo Volumising Mascara and Liquid Eyeliner in Jet Black -a matte black felt-tip liquid liner and mascara. 


2.)  Sleek Twist Up Lip Liner in Pink Rose - a soft, matte lip-liner in a rose-wine shade



3.) Sleek Pout Paint in Minx -  a highly-pigmented nude pink lip paint 



I shall soon be doing a review of these cosmetics individually.:)

My first cosmetic shopping through Luxola has been a great success. I highly recommend shopping through Luxola as you'll get to enjoy the fabulous freebies, discounts, and free and hassle-free shipping. <3

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Smashbox Be Legendary Lipstick in Fig: An everyday bold lip look

I've always loved wine and burgundy-toned lipsticks but I can't seem to find an appropriate occasion to wear them. Recently though, I've tried Smashbox Be Legendary lipstick in Fig, and I've managed to create an everyday look I can wear to the office.







Fig is a wine-toned lipstick with a creamy, shimmer finish. It glides on the lips smoothly and it's very pigmented that it only needs one application to achieve a full look. Because of its buttery consistency, though, it's quite prone to smudging and transfer. This can be alleviated by tapping off loose powder on top of it, but this takes away the shimmer.



Smashbox Be Legendary in Fig - one application

For a look I can wear to the office, I've decided to just leave my eyes bare (mascara and thin liquid liner) and let the bold wine lips alone create my whole look.



Products Used:

Face
MAC Studio Finish Concealer in NW25
MAC Studio Fix Powder Foundation in NC40
Tony Moly Aura BB Cream SPF 37
Hard Candy Fox in a Box Cheek&Bronzer duo in Truth or Dare

Eyebrows
Revlon Brow Fantasy in Dark Blonde

Eyes
Benefit They're Real Mascara
Bobbi Brown Gel Eyeliner in Black

Lips
Smashbox Be Legendary Lipstick in Fig