Canmake Gradation Wink Review

Canmake released some new eyeshadows not long ago called Gradation Wink. It's meant to be really easy to use simply by dragging your finger across it and transferring it to your lids. They have a pearly iridescent finish with glitter added. There are 4 palettes to choose from. 

I stole this off the english Canmake Site =P

Apply in an instant using your fingertips, making it simple to create natural-looking eye make-up with a subtle graduation of shade ☆


A combination of three must-have shades for the perfect color gradation!

Just by applying the three shades as they are, you can achieve a perfectly well-defined gaze with depth!
● High-color: Creates a shade the same color as it appears in the palette with just one application ☆
The moist powder containing squalane (moisturizing agent) clings to your lids, making the color last longer! It won’t dull, either!
● Sheen & lamé: Features a soft texture like satin, pearl particles for luster and twinkling lamé particles. For an elegant, beautiful finish ☆

I got 2 of the palettes. The left is Strawberry Tart and the right is Chocolate Millefeuille.

Strawberry Tart

Chocolate Millefeuille

These palettes are really nice and the colour pay-off is not too bold - so it's wearble. However, it has too much glitter for my liking so it would be a suitable palette for night time use - that's just my preference. But the colours can be used individually as well which makes these palettes very practical. the centre colours are very good to use by themselves. 

When I swiped these on my eyelid the line colour which is the bottom one doesn't show up too much - maybe that might just be my eyelid but a small eyeshadow brush can be used to correct this. 

Pros: Good pigmentation

smooth and blendable

easy to use

convienent packaging

affordable

Cons: hard to get outside asia

too much glitter

needs extra layering to achieve darker colours if you use just a single finger swipe

the line colour is hard to apply if you use the swipe method

Don't forget my to enter my giveaway

Canmake Haul and some Japanese Magazines

Enter My Giveaway!! Simply follow ^_^


Today I went to the airport to pick my friend up who went to Japan...EPIC-EST FAIL! I was a tad late but he didn't wait =( also he had no phone and my phone battery eventually died. So for over 2 hours I drove around and walked around the airport searching for him...then I gave up and rushed home. I charged my phone and immediately called his home...phew...he got home safe...POINT...make sure things are well organised and be prepared for "what ifs" when you go pick up a friend from the airport when their phone is broken T_T


But anyways...he got me lots of Canmake goodies ^_^ and 2 of my favourite magazines...ViVi and CanCam!! CanCam is my style...very soft and elegant fashion. I love the make-up in both ViVi and CanCam because they aren't as over the top as Ranzuki and Popteen. But he got me Popteen too...just that he was over the weight limit and needed to post it. 

November Issue of ViVi came with free Snidel bag. Its black faux fur with a golden chain.

November Issue of CanCam came with Anteprima Misto B5 sized bag...not too sure what to use it for.

All the make up I chose are from Canmake

 Lycee Eye Drops and Lycee Eye Wash. My eyes are always irritated ='(

Also got some super cute Hello Kitty stationery (^-^)v

Left to Right: Lip Concealer in 01, Nudy Glow Lip Glosses in 02 Strawberry Whip/06 Peach Milk/05 Honey Latte, Melty Nude Lipsticks in 03 Baby Pink/02 Creamy Nude/01 Baby Beige

GOKUBUTO mascara, Cream Cheek in 07 Coral Orange, I also asked for 08 Marshmallow Pink but it SOLD OUT =(

 Canmake Eyeshadow Base

"NEW" Gradation Wink in 02 Chocolate Millefeuille (top colour) and 03 Strawberry Tart

Will Do a Review on it soon! I'm so excited to experiment and I have an engagement soon ^_^

Birthday Month Giveaway! - OVER

Hi all!
October is the month of my birthday and boyfriend. So I'm feeling a bit generous. I'm having a little giveaway =]

What you will get:

1 x Nail File

1 x China Glaze Nail Polish in Love Letters - works a nice base or over coat for french manicures

2 x Hair Velcro

My Beauty Diary Masks - Apple Polyphenol, Pearl Powder and Japanese Cherry Blossom (my fav)

beautymate eye patches - Bright eyes, collagen smooth and Q10

2 x Missha Cleansing oil samples (good for new users - it's a great makeup remover and gentle as well)

1 x Nose pore patch

Rules

* 1 entry - Must be a Follower

Also...

* 2 extra entries for making a blog post (Use any images to link)

* 2 extra entries for having a side link bar on your blog about this giveaway

* 1 extra entry for commenting - with links to your blog and what you entered

Will hold this contest up until mid november (that's when uni finishes for me)

Think that's about it ^_^

Good luck =]

xoxo Shan

BeautyMate Bright Up Nano Eye Mask Review & upcoming mini giveaway =]

I finally finished my Law assignment =D I stayed up for 24 hours doing this monster. After this I'm gonna treat myself to a face mask because my skin has become fatigued. Red Bull has made my skin oily and porous =( Currently I'm using My Beauty Diary yoghurt mask ... it smells so good =]

Room is soooo messy

On to the review...
A while ago when I was doing one of my hauls I got some eye masks and plenty of My Beauty Diary masks in the haul. This is the first time I've tried this mask so I'm going to do a little review on this =]
I got this for about $6-7 dollars so it's not too expensive. Each box contains 7 eye patches.

BeautyMate Bright Up Nano Eye Mask

On the pack of the box: Japanese Nano Technology - The newly imported nano technology, combined with close-fitting mask cutting, can effectively release essence nutrients into skin cells to bring you a unique sin care experience.
Research has shown that Vitamin B3 can interfere the transmission of melanin up to the dermal cells, thus help to minimise dark circles and signs of tiredness. Yeast extract also helps to prevent the formation of dark circles and improve skin texture. Algae extract can enhance blood circulation and stimulate metabolism, keep your eyes healthy and energetic, bright and fresh.


Claims: Enhances blood circulaiton, whitening, moisturising

This is my under eye area before application, some dark shadows and lines.

There is plenty of essence on the eye sheet. On application it felt quite soothing but after a bit my skin felt some irritation. Maybe that' just me =/

After the application for 20 minutes. Notice how my eyes are a bit brighter. None of the photos has been retouched =]

Pros: Lots of essence 

moisturising

brightening

tightening

not too expensive

Cons: Hard to get, check out BonjourHK. that's where I got mine from

stung a bit

Also tomorrow is my birthday =] Having Korean BBQ...YUM!!

Also be sure to check back soon as I'm gonna do a mini birthday giveaway =] 

♥♥