The Weekly Recap | Happy Easter!

The Insta-recap with @inner_luxuriosunsus :
Easter Inspiration / my new and first Koyudo Fupa 02/ YSL lipgloss bracelet 10 yrs old now!/ tagged by @fenztastic to show my shade of GREEN/ first Guerlain Champs Elysee Parfum from dad/ My Beauty Diary Masks/ Kate Spade Bracelet/ #whatisinmymakeupbag this week.

Product of the week :  definitely My Beauty Mask - Imperial Bird Nest! My skin definitely feel ultra noirishing and hydration.

Must read blog post : lipstick and sunshine (http://lipstickandsunshine.com) has won Top10 Finalist of Top Allure Blogger.

Must watch video : Lisa Eldridge's Graphic Liner for all eyes shades editorial look ( http://youtu.be/fNFNWb-EfXI)

Adding to the wish-list : Fresh Black Tea Age Delay Infusion Treatment Toner.

Hope you have a great Easter holidays.. xoxo

Amore Pacific CC Cream Control Cushion Compact

After finishing my first Chanel CC Cream and I decided to hunt down another good CC Cream.  When I was at Sephora Hawaii, I came across this brand and I heard a lot of rave about it.  I decided to give it a try.  

Amore Pacific CC Cream has SPF50 and it is the highest SPF among all the CC Cream in the world.  The broad spectrum SPF50+ protects against UVA and UVB rays.  It is suitable for a summer day in Australia where the sun has high UV rays.

The Dnamic Fluid Capture System Technology transforms liquid into a refined emulsion. Non-absorbing ruby-cell puff applicator cools and soothes the skin.  

The texture is very fine and skin like and some what dewy.  I have to prime my base and finishing up with a translucent powder.  The Exclusive Long-Lasting Complex proprietary skin technology fills micro lines and ensures color builds into fine even layers.

Amore Pacific CC Cream has skincare benefits.  The Green Tea Treatment Complex™ brightens and prevents skin irritation while providing superior antioxidant protection.

It also provides Hydrating Bamboo Sap Formula replaces traditional water in oil base for deep moisturisation.

Overall I enjoyed Amore Pacific CC Cream Cushion. It makes my skin glow when my skin is on the best condition.

I ♡ Masquerade Ball....

A few years ago we had Masquerade Ball hosted by my company.  I love to attend this kind of party because you could dress up with your imagination and mostly colourful yet elegant!

Masquerade Party in Venice is my dreammmmmm.....

This is my mask beautiful and romantic yet mysterious mask... Dior Necklace and Guerlain Champs-Elysee Parfum from my dad. This parfum is my very 1st perfume of my own, got this when I was 13 yrs old! So it is 22 years with me now! It does not lose its value and the smell of it at all as I keep it in my dark drawer. I adore it more now........

#dream #venice #masquerade #party @guerlain #guerlain #perfume @diorbeauty101 #dior #necklace

The Weekly Recap | Pink is Happiness

The Insta-recap with @inner_luxurious : tagged by @fenztastic to show my shade of PINK. Pink shows happiness and soft side of inner you. My daughter is my happiness.  She is like your BFF.  Hourglass Ambient Blush touches the soft side of me, they are simply beautiful/ my three months hauls/ Diptyque L'Art du Soin Skincare / #whatisinmymakeupbag/ my new found love from Chanel Perfect Lumiere Velvet Foundation

Product of the week :  Chanel Perfect Lumiere Velvet Foundation. Amazing little black bottle. My skin feels so great and smooth. Perfection!

Must read blog post : Lately @slowagal and I were discussiong blogger in Malaysia and Australia and we enjoy the chat.  I found this post by Tenneil, she discusses blogging being a job vs. a hobby. Such a controversial subject but I can say that for myself as much as I would love this to be my full-time job, I’m perfectly content with it being a hobby. Blogging isn’t something I just do for the money or the “freebies” it goes way beyond that. I love every aspect of the blogging community and would never turn my site into something it’s not!

Must watch video : Klaire De Lys from You Tube, I can’t get enough! I mention her all the time over and over again but they’re seriously my fav!

Adding to the wish-list : I’ve been a good girl treating my skincare regime seriously and have purchased Tatcha because this is the brand that I always wanted to try but they are quite pricey but I got myself couple of thing because of my birthday month so a treat from myself.  The school holiday has just started and will be out and about with my kids a lot. Now head to The Weekend Agenda(  http://theweekendagenda.blogspot.com)  for my lifestyle blog update.  See you there!

Hope you have a great week ahead... xoxo

Sephora to open in Australia

Sephora, the world’s largest beauty retailer, is reportedly set to open standalone stores in Australia next year.

According to The Australian Financial Review, the cosmetics giant had been considering teaming up with a local retailer to tackle the Australian market and had held talks with department stores David Jones and Myer, but has since decided to go it alone following its recent success with standalone stores in Asia.

Sephora, the fastest-growing brand in the LVMH luxury goods group, plans to open its first store in Sydney in the first half of 2015, followed by more stores in other capital cities.

It is reportedly looking for sites in high profile locations such as George St and Pitt St in Sydney, and is believed to be in talks with Westfield.

Maniac Indeed!

Every now and again I dedicate a post to a single nail color I deem worthy, this shade my friends is like a garden full of green! Formula X Maniacal is a bright green toned with clear base finish.  The photo below is only 1 coated because I still like to see throught my nail bed.  The formula applies nicely with no bubbling at all.  I haven’t had one chip and this paint job is 3 weeks old btw! My current obsession with bright colours (may be because in Australia is Autumn season now) has led me to venture out to try other tones of green. Not a very autumn colour I know but I couldn’t help myself! I guess this will be in rotation for the next couple of weeks until I find the next contender. . .

 

 

Perfekt Skin Perfection CC Cream

Looking for a great CC cream is pretty hard in Australia. I got this Perfetk Skin Perfection CC Cream in Sephora Hawaii.

I was looked after a great makeup artist and I told her I have finished my Chanel CC Cream and now looking for other brand to try. She said she knew what I was after. She brought this brand that I never heard before - Perfekt!

She tried on me and with eye perfection gel. The tip of the application has cooling and could use to massage under eye to release the tiredness around. She did a little massage. Instantly I was hooked in it! 

Back to the CC Cream. It is the first time I tried CC Cream in compact. I didn't like the idea because I haven't used 'compact' for a long time!  It felt so light and yet covered my light dark spot and and flawless. It lasts me around 8 hrs! Very happy with it. I definitely will repurchase!

Holiday Nail Polishes Fever!

I went to Hawaii trip the beginning of the year and I visited Sephora Hawaii. I had my leisure time with my kids while my hubby had to go to his RC Shop.

I was greeted by Formula X and Deborah Lippmann nail polishes which you cannot get these brand frim Australia.  I was playing in one of the FormulaX Gold Effect Top Coat and I was blown away immediately and I didn't stop from there...

I also fall in love with Tom Ford nail collection and so far I have two of the Spring Collection.

Have you tried any of these brands?

Happy Wednesday!

Lilian ♡