Make-up-wise:
- KATE | Kanebo Super Sharp Line in Black
This is probably my best and favourite eyeliner of all time! It's super thin and sharp (exactly what it stated on the eyeliner), smooth and really black (pigmented). It's easy to apply but unfortunately, it's not waterproof. It does not smudge and it's easy to remove using an eye make-up remover. I am very satisfied and happy with my purchase. Totally worth it. It's also super affordable and the quality is reasonable and amazing.
Price = BND $13
Location of Purchase: Watsons (Suria Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia)
Made in Japan.
- Clio Professional Gelpresso Waterproof Pencil Gel Liners in Jade Green
Best.Pencil.Gel.Liner.EVER. This gel liner is just so awesome. Jade Green is such a beautiful colour, it's so pigmented, vibrant and the colour pay-off is just so gorgeous, I cannot stop fan-girling about it. (lol). It's easy to apply, it's gentle, smooth, precise, and so on. I just love the colour so much. Best part? It's waterproof. I did a test and it's indeed waterproof.
Price: BND $30
Location: (the shop is closed) Times Square, Brunei Darussalam
Made in Korea.
- EOS Smooth Sphere Lip Balm in Summer Fruit
I am currently loving this EOS (Evolution of Smooth) Lip Balm in flavour Summer Fruit. It has a very rich scent and a very refreshing smell. When applied, it's very smooth and moist and the moisture can last for the whole day without applying it over and over again (unless your lips are very chipped so you have no choice to keep applying it). The packaging is very interesting. It's an egg-like shape but it can stand still on a flat surface.
Price: BND $5 (it was a gift)
Location: (still a gift but from the UK)
Made in USA.
- Cyber Colors Gemstone Lipstick in Peach Blossom
One of my favourite lipstick of all time. The colour pay-off was very natural and pretty. It's not super vibrant and pigmented, but it definitely is a very nice colour on your lips. It's also quite moisturising and creamy. I love the texture a lot and the packaging is cute. It has a black ruby on the cover. Love it.
Price: BND $18
Location: SASA (Suria Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia)
Made in Hong Kong or Korea.
- Cyber Colors Ultrafine Make-up Base | Zero Pore Primer
You can already tell that I love this brand a lot already, and not surprisingly, there are more Cyber Colors products to be mentioned in this blog post again. This is a great make-up base and primer, especially when you're out for the whole day or evening. I only use this for occasions like wedding events and more. Since I'm still a teenager, it's obvious that I don't use this too often. Maybe in the near future, I will. Anyway, this has a great matte finish-look and it's super smooth and gentle on your skin. Easy to spread as well. It really does last your make-up for a long time and it has oil control and it's suitable to those who have high-pigmentations like me.
Price: BND$ 35.20
Location: SASA (Suria Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia)
Made in Hong Kong or Korea.
- Cyber Colors Sheer Lose Powder
Another great product by a great brand. I apply this before foundation and after concealer (according to the sales assistant). It works wonders on my face (with make-up on) and it's very translucent and sheer. It blends and spreads around your face easily and it's great for everyday-use. The downside though is that the powder gets everywhere if you open the cap inside the product. :(
Price: BND$40
Location: SASA (Suria Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia)
Made in Hong Kong or Korea.
- Dr.G Intensive Blemish Balm SPF 30 Pa ++
Best product of the list EVER. This B.B Cream just blends in with any skin-type colour. I'm prone to acne and has fair skin, but the bottle didn't say what shade it is, but I decided to try it out anyway. It worked so well on my face as well as my other friends' as well. They might have dark skin, but this B.B Cream just blends into anything, I'm not kidding. It's moisturising, has SPF 30 Pa ++, high coverage, suitable for any skin-type and skin-colour and many more. This is like a heavenly B.B Cream! I love this a lot. It's my Holy Grail.
Price: BND $30
Location: SASA (Suria Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia)
Made in Korea.
- The Body Shop | Brushes | 1. Eyeshadow Blender | 2. Eyeshadow Brush | 3. Slanted Brush
This is the last favourite product for 2014 Make-Up wise. I recently got these as gifts from a favourite aunt of mine and I absolutely adore these 3 make-up brushes. I've been looking for good quality brushes but my budget is way too low to purchase one so I got them as gifts (coincidentally). They are actually pricey, but the quality of the brushes are so good, soft and gentle on your skin. It does not leave bristles and marks when you apply some eyeshadow onto your skin. It's light and super efficient. I'm just so in love with the material, you have no idea.
Prices: 1. Eyeshadow Blender = BND $21
2. Eyeshadow Brush = BND $18.90
3. Slanted Brush = $18.90
Location: The Body Shop (The Mall, BSB, Brunei Darussalam)
Made in United Kingdom.
Skin-care-wise:
- MISSHA | Natural Konjac Cleansing Puff in Bamboo Charcoal
This worked wonders of my face let me tell you. Before purchasing this item, I grew a lot of pimples, blackheads and random spots appeared on my face. I had high-pigmentations and my friend told me to purchase this, and I did. I used it to massage my forehead, nose, sides of my nose, eye-area, cheeks, cupid's bow and chin. After washing my face once with the cleansing puff, my face became shinier and a lot cleaner than usual. After a few days, pimples disappeared and my faee became clearer than ever. No regrets. Downside though is that it's not very long-lasting (it lasted for about 11 days including massaging in the morning and night, twice a day). Just be super gentle and light with this thing, and also massage with this for 12 times on each area of your face.
Price: BND $11.25
Location: MISSHA (The Mall, BSB, Brunei Darussalam)
Made in Korea.
Nail-wise:
- The Face Shop Face It! Nail Polish in Gold BR802
Best nail polish from The Face Shop ever! I am in love with the colour. It's so pigmented, opaque, shiny, pretty, glossy and everything that's good. No one in this world would ever hate this colour, literally. It's such a gorgeous colour and it's easy to remove with nail polish remover. The bottle looks great as well. So satisfied.
Price: $12.90
Location: The Face Shop (Times Square, BSB, Brunei Darussalam)
Made in Korea.
- COVO Nail Polish 5 Free in Los Angeles
Love this colour a lot. It's unique and very shiny. It just makes your nails look pish-posh and fancy. Greta for weddings and special occasions.
Price: BND $15
Location: (it was a gift) (KLCC, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)
Made in Australia.
Price: BND $15
Location: (it was a gift) (KLCC, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)
Made in Australia.
Hair-wise:
- Shiseido | Ma Cherie Hair Moisture Treatment
Funny story. I purchased this in Watsons in Thailand not long ago. As the bottle said 'Moisture Treatment' only (the rest were written in Japanese), I thought it was for body as in arms and chest-area. When I applied it, it felt very sticky and weird, so I decided to do a research about this product and I realise that it's for the hair. Yep, and that's why, I grew so much arm hair ever since I applied it on my arms. It's very moisturising indeed and it feels lighter. It does leave a sticky residue, but it will fade off after a few minutes. It made my hair super soft and smooth (even my mom complimented my hair and she didn't even know I used this product). It made me very happy and it's very satisfying.
Price: BND $30
Location: Watsons (Siam Paragon, Bangkok, Thailand)
Made in Japan.
- Notel International Hair Crystal Repair Serum
Sorry if the quality of the picture isn't HD. I would usually grow split ends after a few days after cutting my hair at a salon, but this serum prevents it from happening. NO SPLIT ENDS AFTER THAT. I used to cut my split ends regularly, but when I decided to cut them, they weren't there. Which mean the serum is working well! I'm glad it's inexpensive and affordable and it last me for a year (using it alternatively). Sometimes when I'm feeling lazy, I won't apply this because washing my hair is already a tiring job (since I've got thick and long hair, lol).
Price: BND $14
Location: (forgot the name of the salon) (Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia)
Made in Malaysia.
- Q-One | Professional Hair Care System EXPRESS STYLE Hair Treatment Mist
This is one of the best hair product I've ever used! It repairs damaged and dry hair, shines and glows your hair and soften and smoothens the hair. I've been using this for almost a year and it did wonders on my hair. It's easy to apply it onto your face. It's actually a spray.
Price: BND $16
Location: (forgot the name of the salon) (Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia)
Made in Japan.
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So that concludes my 2014 Beauty Favourites of the Year. I hope you guys enjoyed this blogpost as much as me writing it! :) Even if the products here aren't very high-quality branded items, they still satisfy me a lot and that's what it matters.
Have a great new year! Bye.
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