L'oreal Infaillible/Indefectible Eyeshadows

Another quick post - initial thoughts and swatches. 

Sometimes, getting suckered in to buy something does wonders and meet expectations. If you are like me, and watch youtube often and visit many blogs about beauty and makeup; you most have likely encountered the jars above from somewhere.

Constantly raved about by the blogging and Youtube community - The L'oreal Infaillible/Indefectible Eyeshadows. Some people say that these are like Giorgio Armani's Eyes to Kill except these are more affordable than the former. 

Long lasting, easy to apply, great colors with amazing pigmentation at a fraction of the cost - could it really be true?

These come in a plastic jar and you can see the color of the eyeshadows from the jar/pot. 

001 Time Resist White - cream white.

015 Flashback Silver - silver 

021 Sahara Treasure (iridescent finish) - bronze 

027 Goldmine (iridescent finish) - gold

I believe that these names are the names of the color in UK and may vary in other countries.

All the jars come with a black plastic cap/cover which seals the product.

When I got my eyeshadows and initially opened the jars, 2 of the cream eyeshadows were stuck to the black cover to my dismay. I put the cover back in and gently twisted it and I was able to get all of the products back in their respective jars, YAY! 

Opened.

Although not as smooth as high end brands these are still very easy to work with and are easy to use. The only problem I have is I have very long finger nails and I haven't figured out a way to apply these without getting these stuck to my nails. Most of the users who have used these eyeshadows recommend that one use the fingers for application. I will probably use a sponge tipped applicator to get the product next time and use my fingers to blend.

These eyeshadows may be worn alone or can be used as a base for other eyeshadows. 

Left to right - Flashback Silver, Sahara Treasure, Time Resist White and Goldmine

Overall, I am impressed with the quality of these eyeshadows and would recommend these to anyone who wants affordable eyeshadows that won't make your wallets cry. These are also good for those who are just starting with makeup because these are very easy to apply and blend. 

I hope L'oreal Philippines brings these wonderful eyeshadows in the Philippines.
Have you tried these eyeshadows?


BTW, I would like to thank everyone who commented on my last post. It means a lot to me. :)
I shall go back commenting soon. I just need to stop being sarcastic and snapping at people for now. Hehe. >.<

A Haul of All Sorts.. (again!!)

Hello everyone! :) I haven't bought makeup for about a month so I ended up hauling different products again. I have an excuse for buying everything you'll see below. I cannot wait to try everything out! 

From Left to Right: Etude House Aloha V-Line Slim Maker in #01 Sun Gold/ Wood Brown, Majolica Majorca Lash Kind in BK999, L'Oreal White Perfect Micro Vibration 3 in 1 Eye Brightener, BECCA Beach Tint in Raspberry, BECCA Luminous Skin Colour in Porcelain and BECCA Resurfacing Primer. 

My super cute Stitch iPhone Case, The Body Shop Organic Cotton Rounds, Hello Kitty iPhone case and The Body Shop Refining Bath Lily.

I also won Argie's Neutrogena Fine Fairness BB Cream giveaway. :) YAY! So excited to try a BB cream. Argie also sent me a hand written note. It's so CUTE!!! :3

Thank you so much Argie and Neutrogena. 

Please let me know if you wish to see a review of any of the items above.

What item/s did you buy recently?

L'Oreal Paris - UV Perfect

The summer heat is killing me!!! I am saying this with tons of passion as I stare at the airconditioning unit which I barely turn off nowadays. I thought this post would be apt for the sweltering weather we are experiencing nowadays.

A long time ago... Erm, about a year or so I believe I barely used sunscreen as I hated sticky products that cling on my skin and just sit there. >.<" Sunscreen also proved to be an enemy of flash photography and made me look like a white lady! I avoided it with lots of passion too. :P

My mind changed when I realized the importance of SPF and when I saw wrinkles appearing on my forehead and face. Fast forward last month I was looking for an alternative for Kiehl's Ultra Light Daily UV Defense with SPF50 PA+++ UVA which I loved so much! I received tons of samples when I purchased their products last month and have been using those in meager amounts so that it will last. But I knew I had to look for an alternative or just buy the tube and be poor. :P

My search for a good sun screen led me to....

L'OREAL says, "For 60 years, L'Oreal has been developing a strong expertise on women's skin, through advanced research and partnership with dermatologists worldwide. Our products provide visible results to every woman, at any age.

L'oreal Paris Dermo-Expertise is one of the most appreciated and trusted skincare brands worldwide."

"Every day, your skin faces multiple aggressions-such as UV rays and atmospherical pollution - that trigger the creation of free radicals, responsible for attacking cells and breaking elastin and collagen fibers. The result is a deep alteration of skin and cells functions.

L'Oreal Skincare Laboratories create new UV PERFECT - enriched with a powerful Anti-Oxidant |complex - for an inside/out protection against brown spots, darkening and premature aging."

Box says, Longlasing UVA/UVB Protector

-Anti-Oxidants + XL Block -

SPF 50 UVB UVA PA+++

The ingredients list is very long and I am too lazy to copy and type everything but it is very similar to Kiehl's Ultra Light Daily UV Defense with SPF50 PA+++ UVA.

USAGE: Can be used at the end of your skincare routine, as a daily moisturising make-up base.

Packaging is sleek and dispenses the right amount of product. :) 

Texture: A New velvety light texture: 

- Ultra Fine and very smooth to apply, it leaves your skin non greasy, and non-sticky.

- Quickly absorbed, does not leave white streaks.

UV Perfect is available in 2 kinds: First is the Traditional- White creamy sunblock and the Apricot - Even complexion. I picked up the latter because it blends well with my skin and doesn't leave a white cast.

picture taken under indoor lighting.

with flash. As you can see it does not create a ghostly white cast and just melts and blends in with my skin.

APPLICATION TIPS:

- I use this after I tone and moisturize my face. 

- Even if I am not going to wear any makeup I seal it with a finishing powder because my skin tends to get oily with this on.

- If I will be wearing makeup I use this before the primer/foundation. :)

PROS:

- Affordable.

- The texture is very light. Promise! 

- This product gets quickly absorbed by the skin.

- Can be used as a makeup base or worn alone.

- Evens out complexion.

- The packaging is very easy to tote around and bring along. The tube dispenses the right amount of product.

- SPF 50 UVB UVA PA+++ baby!!! :P

- Does not make my makeup slide off my skin like other sunblocks do.

CONS:

- My t-zone gets oily after a couple of hours with this sunblock while Kiehl's Ultra Light Daily UV Defense with SPF50 PA+++ UVA does not make my skin oily.

- I think this is a product that's available only in Asia. Please correct me if I am wrong.

What's your favorite sun block? :)