K-Beauty Secrets: Laneige Serum Intense Lipstick in Neon Orange!

Today's blog post is on.. K-Beauty!

If you're even living on Planet Earth, I'm very very sure you've noticed. Korean trends are taking over the world! D: Be it K-pop. K-drama, K-beauty.. Everything K is now super popular, and thanks to all the K-trends, I've found myself slowly being drawn into the world of K-everything too!

And I love K-beauty trends!

Why? Because last time, puffy eyebags used to be something to try to conceal and remove, but thanks to K-beauty trends, "aegyo-sal" (smiley eyes) is the hottest things to have! That makes me super trendy right now, since I've had aegyo-sal ever since forever! *smug*

And since K-beauty is all about a natural and flawless look, thick eyebrows have also become trendy now, and subconsciously, I have let my eyebrows grow out thicker and draw them even thicker, and I love the thick eyebrows look! :D

So the very latest K-beauty craze that I never used to take note of but now loveeee, is wearing LIPSTICK. And it's not just any normal lipstick colour, but a bold, striking shade of lipstick, with a natural and flawless base!

And recently, I was inspired by a very popular actress from a K-drama series to do this look..

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Thick eyebrows, check.
Flawless but natural looking complexion, check.
Striking lipstick color, check.

有没有感觉? (Have K-style feel, yes?)

I super love this look, and the most important part of the look is the lip colour, which is Laneige Serum Intense Lipstick in Neon Orange! *hearts*

My inspiration came from Cheon Song Yi, who's a character played by Jun Ji Hyun, super pretty Korean actress, in the popular K-drama: You Who Came from the Stars/ 來自星星的你!

See this scene of Cheon Song Yi applying a neon orange lippie in Episode 12 of You Who Came from the Stars/ 來自星星的你!


TADAAA! It's my favourite Laneige Serum Intense Lipstick, in Neon Orange!


So, how to create the same look? I'm gonna share with you some of my favourite products that I use frequently, to create this K-beauty flawless look!

These few are my key products that I cannot do without!

Laneige BB Cushion (New and improved formula with Melacrusher technology! Super love!), Laneige Pure Radiance Eyeshadow Palette in No.4 and Laneige Serum Intense Lipstick in Neon Orange!


I'm a huge fan of Laneige lipsticks! My first Laneige lipstick is from the Silk Intense range, I also spotted the Serum Intense lipstick on You Who Came from the Stars/ 來自星星的你 D:

This one!

So the second lipstick that I tried from Laneige is the new Serum Intense range, and it is so love! I mentioned it before in my Dayre two months ago, and I have to say that it's thanks to Laneige that I'm now a lipstick convert!




Just look at the shine on this baby, because it contains 35% of serum in it!


Here's a hand swatch to show you the colour of the Laneige Serum Intense Lipstick in Neon Orange, the top is with three applications and the bottom is with just one application! The texture of the lipstick is amazing, it feels so smooth in texture :D

It simply glides over with an intense pigmentation, but is so hydrating and with a gorgeous shine!

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In order to create my K-beauty look, firstly, I pat on the Laneige BB Cushion (I reviewed the previous version here) all over my face for a dewy and natural finish...


Then I add just a bit of contouring to my eyes with the Laneige Pure Radiance Eyeshadow!

For the natural look, I only use the top and bottom right, which is the beige shade all over my eye, and the brown in the outer corner of my eyes for some slight definition. It's very easy to do!

Lastly and most importantly, I apply on the Laneige Serum Intense Lipstick in Neon Orange!

You can either use a lip brush to apply... or just use the lipstick on its on!


I prefer to use the lipstick on its own when I'm applying a full coat of lipstick!


I didn't like orange lipsticks last time, but now, I own more than one orange lipstick and they're all from Laneige hehehe. Don't you love how outstanding this lip colour is? I don't know how to describe the shade, it's like a deep orange that's almost red but it's not. And I never thought I looked good in red lipstick, but orange lipstick looks so much better with my complexion than red lipstick did, for some reason.


The Serum Intense Lipstick is so moisturising that it glides on like a dream! You have to try it for yourself to understand what I mean ;)


My top three favourite Laneige makeup products!

Another one of my favourite ways to wear the Laneige Serum Intense Lipstick in Neon Orange is to do it gradient-style! Gradient lips are yet another trending makeup style in Korea, and it's easily achieved by using a lip applicator to gently dab colour onto your lips, focusing on the inner most part of your lips and leaving the outer areas nude!

Actually you're supposed to use concealer or a nude lipstick to conceal your natural lip color first, but I was lazy so all I did was to use the Laneige BB Cushion to pat over my lips before applying the lipstick :X It works just as well!


Dabbing on lip colour on with the lip brush/applicator..


It gives a much softer and youthful look somehow, doesn't it?


This is great for the ladies who want to wear orange lip colours but don't dare to go too intense first! Do it gradient style to get this soft, doll-like effect! I love how one lipstick can give me more than one look!


The three Laneige Serum Intense Lipsticks that I own.. I love each and every one of them!


Laneige is definitely one of my favourite Korean brands ever! (Not just saying this because I have to, but I really really love the brand!) ❤❤❤

To find out more about the Serum Intense lipsticks and to keep yourself updated with Laneige, follow Laneige on Instagram (@LaneigeSG) and like Laneige Singapore on Facebook too! :D

xoxo

Laneige Snow BB Soothing Cushion + DIY Washi Fun!

A couple weeks ago, some of my pretty girlfriends, Peiling, Beatrice, Evonne, Candice, Tricia and myself attended a Laneige BB Cushion Partaaaay!

Of course, we brought home some fabulous Laneige products, most importantly, the best-selling Laneige Snow BB Soothing Cushion SPF 50+ PA+++!

This time round though, this simple and clean looking white circular compact came with a "Beautify your BB" DIY Kit, released in collaboration with Sephora Singapore.

I had massive fun with the DIY kit, and added in a bit of my own touch with washi tape! (Been on a washi taping spree lately)

After about thirty or forty minutes of hard work, I completed DIY-ing my Laneige BB Cushion compact! Whoopeedoo!

Jangjanggg! Like it?

It was really easy actually, I just had to cut the washi tape to fit on the circular face of the compact, then glue on the line of pearls and little bow that came in the DIY Kit!

Makes me feel happy when I look at it! ^.^

More about the Laneige Snow BB Soothing Cushion SPF 50+ PA+++ itself, it is being released in one new shade (which is the 5th shade available!) to the range due to popular demand.

The five shades available are:

13 True Beige 

21 Natural Beige

23 Sand Beige

31 Brown Beige

33 Coffee (New Shade)

Shade 21 Natural Beige suits me best, and has a slightly pink undertone which makes me look that extra bit fairer and more radiant!

If you've never seen a Laneige Snow BB Soothing Cushion before, you might be pretty amazed at how it works! It is neither a cream nor powder compact, but instead has a liquid-soaked sponge containing the BB formula, with a puff applicator.

Looks pretty cool, doesn't it?

What I really like about it is how convenient it is! With this tiny and portable compact, you get the following FIVE functions: Whitening + Sunscreen + Sweat-proof + Soothing + Makeup!

Application is easy with the puff, all you need to do is to gently pat it on the skin, and layer more for better coverage. The coverage is buildable and it doesn't look at all cakey nor thick! Also, it really does have a cooling sensation! Best of all, it sets to an extremely natural finish that's slightly dewy.

(As usual, please ignore my lips that are dry and peeling because of Roaccutane!)

As you can tell, the coverage is light, but helps to even out my complexion while slightly conceal my blemishes :) For lazy days when I just want to head out with my au natural face but need the sun protection and some coverage, the Laneige Snow BB Soothing Cushion will definitely be what I'd reach out for!

The Laneige Snow BB Soothing Cushion retails at SGD59 and comes with a refill sponge pack! :)

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Purchase of Laneige Snow BB Soothing Cushion at Sephora from 5th Sep to 2nd October (Oops.. Today is the last day!)  will entitle you to a free limited edition “Beautify Your BB” DIY kit, containing: 

2 wheels of rhinestones, gems, pearls, and metal decals 

1 sheet of glitter stickers 

1 pair of art tweezers 

1 orange stick 

1 tube of professional gel adhesive

You can then head on to Sephora's Facebook page where there's a Design BB Contest going on to submit your designs, and you may get to win a Laneige hamper worth $300! Do note that 70% of the design materials have to come from the kit (which means my compact would probably be disqualified hahaha)!

PS. If your design is picked, you will be asked to show proof of purchase (keep that receipt!) indicating that you obtained your Laneige Snow BB Cushion between 5 Sep - 2 Oct 2013.

xoxo

Review: Laneige Brightening Sun Powder SPF50+ PA+++

a sunscreen in powder form? i was definitely piqued with interest when i first heard of the Laneige Brightening Sun Powder! dropped by a Laneige counter at NEX a couple days ago, so i grabbed one of these Brightening Sun Powder compacts for myself!

i make it a point to apply liquid sunscreen everyday as part of my skincare routine, but did you know that sunscreen should actually be re-applied every two hours when you’re under the sun? 

honestly, that is really impractical, because how do you actually re-apply sunscreen without getting your make-up all messed up? D: thus, the brilliance of this powder sunscreen reveals itself. due to its powder form, it can be used with ease for extra sun protection for when you’re out and running about under the hot sun, even with a faceful of make up! sounds awesome already!

the powder comes in a handy compact with a lovely holographic cover, which is mesmerizing! opens up to reveal a pink powder that's embossed with a geometric pattern and a beige diamond in the middle. it's so pretty i almost can't bear to use it.


and yes, that beige diamond isn't there just for decorative purposes, it actually contains Vitamin C essence that prevents sebum oxidation under UV rays, to leave the skin bright all day long! the powder also contains Comfrey extracts that effectively soothe skin that's been dulled and reddened skin by the  sunlight.
 
when applied on the skin, the powder is so finely milled that it's non-cakey and barely visible. it blends right in after awhile, with a slight brightening effect from the pink powder! :D

i've been using it for a couple of days already, and to be honest, i have no idea just how effective it is as a sun screen! it's supposed to contain SPF 50+ PA+++, so that should count for something. since it's near impossible to re-apply sunscreen once i'm out, this is definitely the next best option, and for kiasu people like me, better be safe than sorry, right? :S however, i feel that it's still a must to apply your liquid sunscreen as per usual, as your primary protection.

also, there is no coverage at all, and it also cannot be used to set your foundation base. i tried it, and ended up getting white splotchy bits on my face instead! thus, you'd still need to use a loose powder or pressed powder on top of your foundation. it does help with mattifying my oily T-zone, so if you're like me and don't bother with touching up your loose powder/pressed powder often while you're out, this would work well for extra sun protection while reducing any oily shine at the same time! i have to say, the sponge isn't very useful when it comes to application, and i think a brush would do the job better! IMO, this powder should be applied as the last step of your make-up routine, and subsequently you can touch it up in the course of the day if you're under the sun and require more sun protection.

overall, i really like this product! the idea of being able to ensure that i get as much sun protection as possible throughout the day appeals to me, and being able to brighten my skin slightly and mattify at the same time! the price of the product seems fairly reasonable too and i would re-purchase it for sure, especially if i see visible results from the extra sun protection!

Laneige Brightening Sun Powder costs SGD48, and it's available at Laneige counters locally. i got it from Isetan at NEX, Serangoon! :)

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on a another note, i am flying for Italy tomorrow night omg and yes i STILL haven't packed my luggage yet u__u no sleeping tonight so that i can wrap up all the loose ends before i depart on my two week adventure! i'll still be active on Instagram and Twitter and my blog, hopefully, because there should be internet while i'm over there, so, please don't abandon my blog!

meanwhile, here's some Instagram pictures of my lovable doggies to entertain you. they are mad adorable and are my four-legged clowns in the house to perk up my day!

i hope they don't miss me when i'm gone! :S

Laneige Snow BB Cream review & other randoms

you can head down to the nearest Laneige counter to test out this new product! familiar users of BB cream will not be disappointed, i found the Snow BB Cream SPF 41 PA++ one of the better BB creams i've tried! the high SPF factor wins brownie points too, because that means one less application of sunblock without leaving your skin unprotected :D

however do remember to do a thorough make up removal at the end of the day when cleansing your face because BB cream has the tendency to lead to clogged pores for some people!

wishing you a (belated) merry 23rd.

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i had fun decorating the little brown paper-wrapped present with stamp kit sets i bought from Cotton Candy previously! told ya, i'm a sucker for cute stuff!


and new clothessss.

#1 ATBU Lampshade Dress in Nude,
it looks rather shapeless without a belt, and much better with one methinks!


#2 BC Knot-front Knit Top,
love it cos it's so comfy and flattering! :D :D :D material is abit thin but i'm fine with that.


#3 BC Printed Chiffon Frock,
yummy prints but the cutting doesnt seem to flatter me very well :( i think i will be selling this off! any interested takers?



LAST BUT NOT LEAST,

the new manufactured piece is here, and we love it muchly!!! wore it out the other day for dinner with the girls and they were all fighting over which color to take. loll. LOVE IT! teehee. the material is awesome to the max and workmanship is (Y). stay tuned for more previews of it coming up! i especially heart the TVD label on it. shooo cute.

woohoo. and i have a hot date later to the hair salon!!! can't wait :D :D :D