Holika Holika Jewel Light Waterproof Eyeliner

Just a fast showcasing: Holika Holika Jewel Light Waterproof Eyeliner in 08 Pink Topaz.

I bought this as a highlighter for my waterline and/or inner corner.

These pencils come in 16 colors total and there's a pure white and golden one too to use for this purpose, however, white is often too unnatural near the white of your eyes. You see, you don't go to photoshoots on an everyday basis, thus you have to opt for something more natural.

And that's why I chose this pinkish pencil. Gold tones look bad on me, but this gives an innocent vibe. Not too glittery, not harsh, glides well and does what it is supposed to.

Do not expect it to stay put forever, keep it with you for touch-ups, but I dare say it beats many shimmery/glittery/sparkling creamy eyeliners.

Not to mention its price: 5-6 USD on Ebay with free shipping? Yes, please!

BH Cosmetics highlighter brush and FOTD featuring Illamasqua products

Do you know the brand BH Cosmetics? No? A little while ago I didn't know them either, but I got curious and now I'm thankful I ventured into their realm. Now I own palettes, lipglosses, bases, brushes, brushrolls. And I love them all!

Here I'm showing you a great highlighter brush. Many use blush or overall brushes to apply highlighter, but personally I don't fancy this method. If you want soft features and achieve it fast then it's ok to use them, but I like my brushes to be precise. It's no problem for me to work longer for the finish. If you want sharply contoured face you can't run around with a huge powder or round blush brush, right? I hate long bristle brushes....they bend everywhere but where I want them. @_@

This highlighter brush is smaller than any blush brush but bigger than concealer brushes. I'd say its diameter is similar to the Sigma P84 Precision Angled brush (here), just the handle is shorter. The bristles look long, but they are packed tightly and pick up and place powder/creme/liquid nicely and precisely. *sigh*

 It retails for USD 3.95 which is like whoaaaaaa!!!! and BH Cosmetics always has sales on their website. Like right now too! ;)

If seeing the price you think the quality sucks then let me assure you, it's gooooood!!!

FOTD
Nothing special, I just felt like wearing something not so boring. It's summer, after all!

Ok, it's a half-faced FOTD, and sorry for the acnes and lousy application....>.<

Products used:

Face:

• Illamasqua Powder Foundation in PF145 (review here)
• Missha The Style Art Designing Pore Silky Boomer
• Holika Holika Dark Circle Stealer Stick Cover SPF30 in 02 Pink Beige
• NARS The Multiple Mini in Palm Springs

Eyes:

• UDPP Original
• Illamasqua Fundamental Palette (yellow and purple colors)
• Illamasqua Powder Eye Shadow in Succumb
• KATE eyebrow pencil in BR-3
• K-Palette -1 day tattoo- Real Lasting Eyeliner 24h waterproof 
• Kiss Me Heroine Make Long & Curl Mascara

Lips:

• Illamasqua Sheer Lipgloss in Provoke (here) 

Holika Holika Magic Waterproof Deep Eye Eyeliner

I think I haven't reviewed any of my Holika Holika stuffs, so here is the first item: Magic Waterproof Deep Eye Eyeliner.

Waterproof, yes, because my eyelids are super oily and nothing stays on me without being truly waterproof and aided by a good primer.

Deep Eye is a twist out pencil with a built in sharpener (which I've never used). Texture is creamy enough to apply without dragging, but you have to layer it at achieve a nice black color. As you can see on the below hand swatch, one stroke makes a greyish line, while 2 or 3 strokes give a black finish.

You can smudge it out for a smoky finish if you feel so, and it stays on fairly well without smudging during hot summers. IF paired with a strong eyeprimer (I used Etude House Proof 10)! However it does fade somewhat during the day...

I'm not sure about how it would perform without any primers on normal eyelids tho....I can only relate to super oily lids >.< 

It sells for around 9-10 USD on ebay and most of the time the international shipping is free.

Not an HG eyeliner, but definitely recommended! ^.^ 

FOTD

Since I owe the lovely Jacqueline of My Beauty Hoard an EOTD and an FOTD already, and I have enough willpower left to write this short post, here it is, an "half" FOTD featuring the Chic Palette by Scott Barnes and other new purchases made during my mindless Xmas-New Year shopping spree. (I haven't even dared to count the exact amount of the fortune I've spent so far. Those who follow my Twitter might have catched one of the babies I've bought recently.)  

Not the greatest quality  (sheered out and not sharp enough) as I have no proper natural light in the morning, but this was the closest photo to reality I was able to make.

My hair was a totall mess, so I had to crop a bit heavily =D

I said "half" FOTD becoz, well, only half of my face was presentable hehehehe, quality of the photo is below average and I only used the bronzey gold color from the 3 colors of Chic Platte. Drawn as a line to the hollows of cheeks and blended up and forward to make a kind of 3D effect. I don't like bold blushes on myself, I keep them sheer, focusing only on the "darker line". No highlight was used.

Products used:

Face:

Kanebo Sensai - Fluid Finish Foundation (FF202 Soft Beige) [ only 3 words: OH MY GOD!!!]

pixi - neutralizing coverup kit

Scott Barnes - Pressed Powder (in Petal for setting foundation on T-zone & under the eyes)

Cheeks:

Scott Barnes - Chic Palette (in Brandywine, used the golden shade)

Eyes:

Make Up For Ever - Waterproof Eyebrow Corrector (shade is 0......named blonde or whatever...beats me)

NYX - 10 colors Smokey Eyes palette (neutral brown smudged close to upper&lower lashline....eyeshadows has no individual names)

Holika Holika - Magic Waterproof Deep Eye Eyelinder (black, for tight-lining)

Make Up For Ever - Aqua Smoky Lash mascara 

Essence - Volumizing Lash Powder (Vampire's Love LE, pure fibre)

"mister mascara" - eyelash curler

Lips:

bare lips at the time of taking the photo   

Giveaway prizes! :3

I was the super lucky winner of Birkie's giveaway not long ago. 

Check out the original prizes here...

And take a look at what I got:

Whaaa...kind of double, right? :) She put in a ton of extras!^^ 

I started to play with them and I'm going to feature them in the future.

[there were so many of them that I couldn't fit them on my 2nd fave towel as a background XD] 

Again, thank you so much Birkie! <3