WORTH THE HYPE! Maybelline Instant Age Rewind

 

Just like I said in my previous post, I have a new love which is Maybelline Instant Age Rewind. I've heard a lot of good things about this particular under eye concealer, but it was not until a month ago that I decided to buy it. At the first time I applied it, I regret.......I regret that I didn't have it for all this time. :')

Are you able to notice the difference between each eye? Can you tell which one with the Maybelline Instant Age Rewind? P.S.: Please don't mind my spots and that bare face of mine ;D

 

This concealer is so effective to brighten my under eye area. It can also be used as a 'normal' concealer anyway, to cover redness, blemishes and spots, as long as the color matches your skin. I have it in the shade 'light 120'.

However, it has many choice of shades which are 'fair 110', 'medium 130', 'honey 140', 'neutralizer 150' and 'brightener 160'. I read on the Maybelline site that it will be best for people with severe dark circles to apply the neutralizer shade. I think I would like to try the brightener shade, since it's stated to give a luminous touch. This concealer, formulated with goji berry and haloxy, diminishes puffiness and tired looking eyes also helps to vanish dark circles and fine lines.

 

I also love the micro-corrector applicator. It is so soft on the skin, which is good because our under eyes are so delicate. The size is small, easy to take everywhere. In your handbag, when you need a little touch up throughout a long day. It will be good for traveling as well. Yet, the packaging is user-friendly. Just a simple twist to release enough amount on its tip--the soft applicator. Use it directly to under-eye area and blend in outward motion. Voila!

Never stop to inspire,

Suja

What's in my (recent) make up bag?

Women don't need any make up to be pretty. We already are. BUT, at those times when we feel fancy and need a tiny bit more confidence, we can use some 'tools'. ;)

Here are some of my beauty things, wrapped not-so-tidily in this cute little make up bag by benefit.

1. Benefit Porefessional Primer

A good primer for those who have oily or combination skin like mine. It creates a super smooth surface before BB/CC cream or foundation application. There is no problem to put powder directly after this one.

2. Chanel CC Cream (20 Beige)

I, personally, don't like a cakey face feeling or appearance. And who'll like it anyway, when you look like you slap on tons of make up--hail to natural looking face! Instead of heavy foundation, I prefer this light CC cream. Its coverage is nice to even the skin. I won't recommend it to people who'd like a heavy-duty coverage.

3. Benefit Fake Up Concealer (01 Light)

Bad under eye area (though not as bad as panda eyes) is one of my problems. I use this concealer to brighten up my under eyes so I look fresher. Actually, I have a new love for Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer. But I try to use up this one, since there is still a tiny bit left. :P

4. Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder (Transparent)

Already hit pan on this powder. Just like the name, it makes you matte. :D I use it only on my t-zone though.

5. Benefit Cha Cha Tint and Benetint

These two are the bombs! If you preferred a natural look--blushed cheeks like you glow from within, you definitely would love benefit's tints. Just apply a small amount and blend evenly on the apple of your cheeks, also can be applied on the lips. The Cha Cha Tint is a coral peach color and the classic Benetint is red.

6. Nars Blush (Douceur)

When you look Nars Douceur in the pan, its dusty color may not be that alluring. Once you have it on your cheeks, you will understand why a lot of people like it. Many says it resembles Tarte's Amazonian Clay Blush in Exposed. Both are really pretty and undoubtedly suit all skin tones.

7. Nyx Soft Matte Lip Cream (Antwerp)

Bright pink color will give your look an instant booster!

8. Nars Pro-Prime Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base

It makes your eyeshadow stay in place, no smudging! My favorite beauty bloggers say this one is their favorite and it works even for super oily eyelids.

9. Chanel Cream Eyeshadow (Emerveille)

Instead of chunky glitters, it contains super fine shimmers. It looks pink in the pot, however it is not that pink in the application. After I smear the eyeshadow base evenly on my lids, I like to put the bronzer on my crease lightly to create a deeper socket. Then I pat Emerveille on the center of my lids and on the inner corners. Hello to bright wider eyes!

10. Hourglass Arch Brow Sculpting Pencil (Dark Brunette)

Never fails to define my brows ;D Well done!

11. Eyeko Eye Do Liquid Liner (Black)

The application is easy. It is like a marker kinda eyeliner. Also, the black is BLACK.

12. Dior Maximizer Lash Primer

It gives additional volumes to your lashes. Just applied it before your usual mascara and boom!

13. Benefit They're Real Mascara

What can I say about this mascara? It is a kind of push-up bra, but for your eyelashes. Even without the eyelash primer, it absolutely does the job. Serious guys, it works. Unfortunately, several friends of mine says that it's not waterproof and smudge easily. Still, I never get a problem with this mascara.

14. Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara

By its name, you already know that it is the mascara for our bottom lash. This mascara changes my life! Oh my God, I looooveee it. Since I like dramatic lashes, both top and bottom, I am amazed by the performance of this mascara. Unlike They're Real, all people I know--include myself, claim that it is waterproof and smudgeproof. And gives volumes for those lashes for sure.

15. Too Faced Milk Chocolate Soleil Bronzer

It smells literally like hot chocolate! Too faced also has this bronzer in a darker version, the Chocolate Soleil Bronzer.

 

16. The Balm Cindy-Lou Manizer

It is one of the latest products from The Balm. Cindy-Lou has sisters, who are Mary-Lou (a champagne color highlighter) and Betty-Lou (a shimmering bronzer). Cindy-Lou herself is a pretty pink highlighter. I love to put it on top the Nars Douceur. It gives my cheeks an extra glow. Look at her mesmerizing color.

 

That's it! My daily make up products. By daily here, I mean those times when I am bothered to do it. ;)

Never stop to inspire,

 

Suja