Review : Maybelline Long Extreme Stiletto Mascara

This is the latest mascara from Maybelline where it promises to make your lashes as sexy as your legs when wearing your favorite pair of stilettos.

It claims that with just 1 coat it covers 360 degrees of each lash ensuring longer, sleeker, sharper, shapelier and unquestionably seductive lashes.

This Maybelline Long Extreme Stiletto combines their exclusive Stretch and Set brush to a unique formula enriched with Pro-Vitamin B5 and silk protein which deliver staggering length and outstanding shine. It promises that each lash will be lengthened by 71%.

From the picture, the brush is thin and long. This mascara comes coated with light black fiber that wraps around the brush.

Front view

My Review

Packaging : I like the long sleek packaging in black and red , comes very handy.

Result : I curled my eyelashes first before applying the mascara using the zigzag method . It was easy to apply as the mascara fiber is very fine and formula is not too dry or wet.

It definitely makes my lashes look longer & separated. I like this mascara's fibers because it does not make my lashes look longer without feeling/looking heavy because the fiber is light. And because of that my eyes are comfortable & no extra noticeable weight of the fiber can be felt on my eyes. More importantly this fiber mascara does not flake and stay put throughout the day and fiber does not get into my eyes.

The only downside is that it provides no volume at all to my eyelashes. But as stated in the above introduction, this is a mascara for people who want their lashes to look longer.

Removal of this mascara is easy with my favourite Kose Sofymo White Cleansing Oil or Biore Cleansing Oil-in-Cotton .

Side view

From the picture, you can see how much length (at least 50% longer) was added to my lashes. Yet my lashes feel light and look naturally curled up. Here I applied a total of 2-3 coat of mascara on my eyelashes.

My whole look

I like how noticeably my eyelashes look longer here and now this mascara is one of my favourite! And this Maybelline Long Extreme Stiletto Mascara is definitely a must mascara for Asian eyes where we have short & thick eyelashes !

Pros : Provide at least 50% extra length to lashes, fiber are fine and ultra-light, mascara does not flakes nor clump and fiber don't get into eyes, smudge and waterproof, mascara is easy to be removed with makeup removal, price is reasonable.

Cons : None (except it don't provide volume to your lashes)

Maybelline Long Extreme Stiletto Mascara is now available at all major retailers and pharmacies priced at RM32.90 starting June 2011

Review : Maybelline New York Watershine Pure Diamonds Lipstik

This is the latest Maybelline New York's latest limited shades for this Spring!

This Maybelline New York Watershine Pure Diamonds lipstick comes in hot fuchsia casing surrounded by diamond-like detail, very girlish !

The ingredients

I got color No 304 for review, there are 6 limited edition shades in this collection.

This collection supposed to give us the lips high-shine and lasting shimmer effect that will catch everyone's attention.

This lipstick consists of natural water, giving it a crystal-clear base. This also allows for unobstructed color clarity, which resulted in magnified shimmer. It is also enriched Vitamin E to make it hydrating for the lips.

It has revolutionary particle technology that gives dazzle that is similar to that of diamonds,hence the name of this collection is called Watershine Pure Diamonds.

The swatch on my hand

Review : The lipstick gives my lips a luscious effect and glossy like lip gloss! It's not sticky and smooth to apply. Although the Maybelline New York Watershine Pure Diamonds color is sheer, the particles (i.e the bling bling) are diapered evenly and tighter hence it looks very glossy like lipgloss! It is also give slight hydration to the lips. And I think that this lipstick is more like a lip gloss, so if any of you like sheer glossy finish, then you should check this out!

Sadly this lip color is not my favourite color, as I felt this is too pink for my yellow skin tone.

Pros : Glossy, very shimmering, hydrating
Cons : sheer color hence not much coverage

This Maybelline New York Watershine Pure Diamonds Lipstick is now available at all major retailers and pharmacies, priced at RM24.90.


Note: The above product is provided by Loreal Malaysia for review purposes in this blog.

Review : Maybelline New York Pulse Perfection Vibrating Mascara

Vibrating mascara seems like the in thing for now, however it is too expensive (Eg, Lancome and Estee Lauder) to buy just to try. So when I first head Maybelline New York is launching their first vibrating mascara, I am looking forward to try!

Not long after that Loreal Malaysia sent me the new Maybelline New York Pulse Perfection Mascara to me for review purposes.

According to their press kit, this Pulse Perfection promises to deliver 7 synchronized actions at once:

-Luscious Thickness
Luxurious Length
-Smooth Separation
-Intensive Color
-Shapely Curve
-Healthy Luster
-Perfect Clump-Free Alignment

And this is the perfect lash that all women look forward to own!

Loreal took 5 years of research, test, interviews and development before they came out with this mascara that came with a patented brush and motor.

The powerful motor was said to generates 7,000 vibrations per minute. And this vibrating mascara vibrates horizontally which mimicking women's manual application and extending it to a maximum potential.

Note : The motor battery of this vibrating mascara comes off easily and is recyclable as to continue the commitment of Maybelline New York to create environmentally friendly product.

This is their polymeric patented brush

Come in black color - you can see the mascara formula is a bit wet.

When I first used this mascara, I did not curl my lashes thinking the vibrating mascara would curl up my lashes. However the result is although the lashes is separates and appear longer, the lashes looked straight.

In this picture I curled up my eyelashes first before I applied the vibrating mascara. As I mentioned the mascara is a bit wet, hence when I laid the brushes on my lashes it looked like going to get clump together. So I found out a method that in order not to let the wet lashes to clump together, I put the vibrating brushes on my lashes and move forward and backward until the mascara on the lashes are dried.

It is quite simple to apply once I master the skill in controlling the vibrating brush and 2 coats of mascara is sufficient. Do note that while using the vibrating mascara no zig zag application of mascara is needed.

Review : I could see is that the lashes seems more define and longer. And lower lash and other inner lashes are easier to apply using this as I just lay the vibrating brush on the them without needing to comb them. And out of the 7 mentioned results that Loreal promises, I could only see a maximum of 6 results (length, separation, intensity, shape, healthy appearance and no clumps) with the exception that I could not see my lashes appear thicker than before. And the mascara lasts me for the whole day without clumping and smudging. Do note that you gotta be careful when picking up the (wet formula) mascara before applying on the lashes, or else will stain the eyes area.

Overall I think this is a good buy as this mascara is priced at half of other vibrating mascara in the market plus it's really fun to use and time saving too! Eyelashes appear longer and more separated within minutes.

This Maybelline New York Pulse Perfection Vibrating Mascara is priced at RM59.90 exclusively at all Watsons, Guardians, Sasa & Caring pharmacies.

Note : The above mascara was sent by Loreal Malaysia to me for review purposes in this blog.

Guest Blogger : Maybelline Magnum Volum' Express Super Film Event

The below posted is blogged by my guest blogger friend Glam Pink (aka Pink Dalina) who recently attended this event Maybelline Magnum Volum' Express Super Film Event on my behalf away I'm away for work in outstation (sob sob). Well when I received this personal invitation from Nuffnang Glitterati Plus, I was very excited to attend it until I found out that I could not make it as I need to be away for work in outstation! Lucky my beauty buddy Glam Pink agreed to attend it as my guest blogger and glad she enjoyed the whole event !

And below is the post that she blogged about to share the fun experience! Thank you babe for sharing :)

Look it's a bird, no it's a plane.

No it's Maybelline Magnum Volum' Express Super Film Event!!!!

I was glad to be invited by my dear friend, Jess, as she is working on Sunday!! Pity her... hugs! However I was glad this event was held on Sunday event! where we don't have to rush or stuck in the jammed...you know who terrible Kl jam is.... Just love no rushing sunday event...and guess what!! I had a blast!!! This event was totally fun, cool and creative!! Kudos to Maybelline Team!!

The event was held at The Bee at Jaya One, PJ

It was my first time there....surprisingly so cozy and good place to chill on Sunday!
And love the food!! but I'll get to that later... :)

Ok let me share with one one by one what i meant by creative cool fun event!!! Theme was superhero! sync with their superfilm mascara.

Firstly when we reached there, you have to register at the Superhero recruiting area!!.... and your fun journey begins!! I already in the superhero mood!! wuuhuu!! Although I'm a girl but when I was small I love playing and watching superhero cartoons...even now =p

At the recruiting area, we were given name tag and a charm bracelet!

the bracelet already consist of "SUPER" charm beads so you need to accomplish a few tasks to get a beads from each task to complete the charm bracelet "SUPERFILM". Creative or what!!

Adventure in glamorous way... I like it!

Oh yeah my super power is charm hahahha.... typical me =p

Look all the overwhelming superhero!!

Ok first task! To collect "F" beads is the makeover!!!

That is Connie PR Manager for Loreal... She is really cool and friendly!!

Really glad to meet you Connie!!

Look at all those cosmetic in the MA train case!!! drooling!

Since I already have my makeup on...so the MA only put the mascara on my fake lashes hehhehe...

gosh love the Superfilm mascara!!! <3>

Then the "I' beads task... the laboratory!!

Here we get to experiment the Superfilm mascara on fake lashes provided and wash it with warm water!!

Totally cool!!! and i was amazed!! it feels like I'm the scientist at work =p

see!!! back to normal!!! amazing right!! :)
totally going to buy it...

Next task will be the transmission deck..
Here we have to log in into our Facebook and "Like" Maybelline Superfilm page
Upload your picture and customized it with lengthen your lashes and choose sexy theme wuhuu!!

Last mission!!

The Tele-Pod
You get to be a superhero!!
You will be given a cape and a large size Superfilm Mascara!

Ok mission completed!!!

"SUPERFILM"

I was so fun!!! I love this event so creative...and the best part... get to play with makeup in adventurous way.

Then Elaine introduce to us....

The Wonder Woman!!

Ain't her costume cute!!!

Gosh I just love the food here at The Bee

On each table, they put a candy jar!! Marshmallow, Jelly Beans! and few packets of popcorns

Ooo I love their mini burgers!!! now I'm craving for it!! =p

Love their watermelon lemonade!!! Perfect for Sunday chill.

Then there was Salmon sandwiches.

And Chocolate Brownies!!! <3 class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">

Gosh Liyana is so cute!! Perfect for Maybelline Icon.. :)

Finally before the event ends, they announced the best posed for their Tele-Pod task.
The 2nd runner up was called, and I totally forgot I went there to represent Jess... Slap head!
and coz they called her Chinese name... Typical me being so blur...
Then Michelle from Nuffnang approached me told that I won... Slap head again...

So here is the winning picture and yes I just wore simple blouse n jeans =p

Picture credit Maybelline

My Superhero posed
emmm should i go blonde? =p

Picture credit Maybelline

This is what I won!! Thank you Maybelline! <3>

All in all I had a great time there!! Thanks to my dear friend, Jess! Love u babe!
And Kudos to Maybelline team for such a creative event!! I love every second of it!!

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And Congratulation Glam Pink babe for winning best post and you totally deserved it (that is such a hot pose!). And thank you for sharing with me the doorgift and that now I have one Maybelline Magnum Volum' Express Super Film Mascara too!!


Thank you Nuffnang & Nuffnang Gplus for inviting me to this event!


p/s: Will be doing a review on the mascara when I got time!

Review : Maybelline New York Smooth Minerals BB Cream

This is the new Maybelline New York Smooth Minerals BB Cream with SPH 26 PA+++ is in Malaysia market for almost 2 months. I have read a few online reviews and they sound promising ! So when Loreal Malaysia sent me this for review in this blog, I was thrilled!

A little bit of introduction

It consists of 8 pure effective minerals blend which will micro-refined to soothe, correct and protect skin for naturally healthy and brighter skin tone all at the same time.


The 3 highly beneficial pure mineral ingredients are found in this 8-in-1 skin perfector are :-

ZINC - corrects skin dryness, improve skin texture
MANGANESE - corrects redness, hide skin blemish, give flawless complexion
COPPER - combined with titanium dioxide powder (corrects and protects skin from sun damage with its SPH 26 PA+++ formula.

Maybelline New York Smooth Minerals BB Cream promises to give 8 greater results
-radiance
-smoothness
-improve clarity
-better appearance
-more even tone
-less redness
-more hydration
-fewer lines

Let's see which it achieve!


Product Description

Instant Skin Perfecting Cream

Our Instant Skin Perfecting Cream is a perfect blend of 8 mineral ingredients. The unique earth color shade instantly improves and perfects your skin:-

Brightens skin: visible whitening effect
Covers imperfections: reduces the appearance of pores, skin redness disappears
Moisturizes + Protects: All day hydration + helps to protect skin from UV rays and free radicals

Ingredients List

Clinically proven : No opil, No fragrance, No pore clogging, Even suitable for sensitive skin. Dermatologist tested.

Color : Comes in 1 shade , beige

Texture : creamy

Scent : Light scented

After dabbing into the skin, the BB cream set into my skin easily

Below are the picture taken under the sunlight - for more accuracy in color.

My review : The BB cream able to cover my redness , even my skin color and surprisingly my pores appear smaller. My face stay matte, not oily after whole day application and in fact gives a very nice glow and overall skin appear smoother.

Note : You do not need to apply a lot of this as the texture is creamy.

p/s: Excuse me for my Dracula eye dark circle

Unfortunately like most BB cream , this color shade appear to be a little fairer to my yellow skin tone (or maybe I applied too much?) . And I might take my friend Thera suggestion that fairer foundation/bbcream to be used at the night time so it wont look too obvious.

Remember the earlier on, I mentioned this bb cream promises 8 greater result and I do think it achieved most of all except. So this bbcream is something worth trying especially with the price so affordable!

Pros : Cover up pores & redness quite well, even up skin color, giving face some glow and yet not oily after whole day , price reasonable

Cons : color appear a little fairer to my yellow skin tone

Maybelline New York Smooth Minerals BB Cream is priced at RM22.90 for 18ml.


Available exclusively at Guardian Pharmacy from October to Dec 2010 and nationwide in all major retailers and pharmacies in January 2011.