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Thursday 29 March 2012

Origins: A Perfect World BB Cream

Credit to http://hope-inablog.blogspot.com/ for the information, check out their site for the latest info. on asian cosmetics and skincare!

Origins A Perfect World BB Cream will be released in the UK, and perhaps launch in other countries after?!


This features a blend of ingredients that deliver multiple perfecting, protecting and hydrating benefits in a lightweight formulation. Benefits include the reduction in the appearance of pores and fine lines, better skin hydration and an improvement in skin’s radiance. The BB Cream is offered in six shades to complement a wide range of skin tones: Light, Light/Medium, Medium, Medium/Deep, Deep and Extra Deep, priced at £27 each. The new A Perfect World BB SPF 15 Age-defense tinted moisturizer with White Tea will be available nationwide from April at Origins retail stores, selected department stores and the brand’s website.

Apparently in Asia, they will be releasing a different BB Cream, this time without using the ‘tinted moisturizer’ on it’s label. Introducing the Origins VitaZing BB Cream from the VitaZing line.


The Origins VITAZING has a moisturizer that becomes slightly tinted once rubbed, so don’t confuse the moisturizer with this BB Cream. They are both totally different products. The Origins VitaZing Moisturizer comes in SPF15, while the Origins VitaZing BB Cream is SPF 35 / PA +++.

The key ingredient is the Mangosteen Energy Complex, which helps optimize cellular energy and limit the release of free radicals helping skin maintain its healthy look. The complex is also coupled with Cordyceps Mushroom and Ginseng to provide an even better anti-aging effect. In addition it also uses Mango Seed Butter, Hyaluronic Acid and Trehalose to provide intense hydration to the skin. Oil-controlling natural ingredients such as Silica and Laminaria Extracts are also included. Other than that Barley and Wheat Germ protects skin from dehydration.

So I can't wait, I love Origins in general and hopefully can get hold of the vitazing one before I leave Hong Kong, and then buy the one in the UK!!  If I manage to try both I shall compare and review!!

Tuesday 27 March 2012

Hong Kong Haul #4 - Skin Food, Lioele, Holika Holika, Za etc...


Follow me:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/tinaHL82

BB Cream Reviews:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8J8svR7-ps

BB Cream and how to colour correct them:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PGnwAQRf5E

New BB creams Launching this Year:
http://tinahl82.blogspot.com/2012/03/new-bb-creams-launching-this-year.html

Where you can buy Asian Products:
http://www.sasa.com
http://www.yesstyle.co.uk
http://www.colourmix-cosmetics.com/index.php

Products mentioned:
Pantene Pro-V Milky Deep Nourishing Treatment 29HKD
Heroine Make Kiss Me Impact Frame and Curl Mascara 98HKD
False Lash Tweezers (From Sasa) 45HKD
Heroine Make Kiss Me EyeLash Serum 79HKD
Ettusais Felt Eyeliner 110HKD
Watsons Dental Floss 25HKD
First Kiss New York Nail Dress 69HKD
Naris Up Wink Up Kuromegachi Eyeliner 59HKD
Deepall Wet Facial Wipes 18HKD
Za Cosmetics 04 Aqua Squash 98HKD
Holika Holika Fairy Bakery Tarte Blusher 110HKD
Skin Food Black Egg Pore Foundation #2 Natural Beige 210HKD
Skin Food Black Egg Pore Powder 150HKD
Lioele Beyond the Solution BB Cream Sample (x4) 45HKD
Laneige Makeup Primer Sebum Control 248HKD
Laneige Snow BB Essence Balm 300HKD

What I'm wearing:
Clarins Skin Illusions Liquid Foundation 108 Sand
Bobbi Brown Corrector Light Peach
Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer 1 Fair
MAC Studio Finish Concealer NC30
MAC Prep n Prime Finishing Powder
Cyber Colors 24hr Eyebrow Duo Dark Brown
Maybelline Gel Shadow BR-1
K-Palette Real Lasting Eyeliner 24h 1 Day Tattoo SB01
Heroine Make Lengthening and Curl Mascara Black
GOSH Bronzing Powder 02 Natural Glow
Maybelline Baby Lips Lip Balm Cherry

Monday 26 March 2012

Lancome Renergie Eclat Multi Lift - Their Version of BB cream!

LANCOME has new line (UK, europe and USA) called the Lancome Renergie line and within this line, they have a BB Cream called the "Lancome Renergie Eclat Multi Lift". Lancome claims that this is EVEN better than a BB Cream.

What LANCOME Claims:
Instant lifting-effect and illuminating tinted skincare

More than a BB cream, a new generation of multi-function tinted skincare to moisturize, lift and instantly even skin tone.

Beyond lifting, instant skin illumination.

Lancôme creates its 1st lifting and color-correcting skincare enriched with Multi-Tension technology.

Multi-Action Rejuvenating Effect:
• Skin feels firmer and denser, as if lifted. Wrinkles appear reduced, and skin’s texture feels smoother.
• This tinted formula blends effortlessly to instantly illuminate, give a more even skin tone and improve skin’s radiance.


Smooth and tightened, skin visibly catches the light.

Available in 4 universal shades to awaken dull complexions and tone down redness.
Our 1st multi-action tinted skincare that rejuvenates skin’s appearance: skin’s density, texture and tone is enhanced.

Innovation from Lancôme laboratories:

1. Lifting and Firming: Enriched with Multi-Tension technology designed to target the upper layers of the skin.*

2. Color-Correction: As we age, skin loses its natural, youthful color and each skin tone evolves differently. Our color specialists have developed the Bio-chromatic technology to even out the complexion, allow skin to capture light and correct color changes due to aging.
Rénergie Éclat is available in 4 shades for all skin tones, from fair to deep:
• Fair/Rosy skin: Shade 1 tones down redness.
• Fair/Beige skin: Shade 2 calms yellowing.
• Golden/Beige skin: Shade 3 illuminates olive tones.
• Golden/Dark skin: Shade 4 awakens grey tones.


More than a BB cream, Rénergie Éclat Multi-Lift delivers instant lifting and color correction, restoring the contour and color of a youthful complexion. 

A few thing to point out though is that its' claims of being more than a BB cream because it "moisturises, lift and instantly even skin tone" - however, isn't this the same as most if not all BB creams out there?  So where is the 'more'???  Their 'multi-action rejuvenating effect' is nothing new to BB creams is it?  Have I misunderstood something or does Lancome's research team need to do more research?!

Sasatinnie Nail Varnish in Orange

Still obsessed with bright spring summery colours!  This orange is looks amazing:

Saturday 24 March 2012

Review: BB Creams - Lioele, Clinique, Laneige, Garnier


I apologise for the poor video quality, I've got a new camera and new software, but as you can see, it's just not working for me at the moment. Will go back to the Macbook til I figure this out!!

Check out my blog for more information about the products mentioned what I get up to!

Follow me:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/tinaHL82

BB Cream and how to colour correct them:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PGnwAQRf5E

New BB creams Launching this Year:
http://tinahl82.blogspot.com/2012/03/new-bb-creams-launching-this-year.html

Another New Dior BB Cream:
http://tinahl82.blogspot.com/2012/03/another-new-dior-bb-cream.html

If your want to try out Asian BB Creams, check out the following sites:
http://www.sasa.com
http://www.yesstyle.co.uk
http://www.colourmix-cosmetics.com/index.php

Products Mentioned:
Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector Daily All-In-One BB Blemish Balm 9.99GBP
Clinique Super Defense BB Cream  19.99GBP
Lioele Beyond the Solution BB Cream  140HKD
Laneige:  The Secret of Snow Crystal Snow BB Cream  265HKD
Laneige:  Snow Essence BB Balm  280HKD

What I'm wearing:
Skin Food Black Egg Pore Foundation 02 Natural Beige
Bobbi Brown Corrector Light Peach
Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer 1 Fair
MAC Studio Finish Concealer NC20
Skin Food Black Egg Pore Finish Powder
Cyber Colors 24hr Eyebrow Duo Dark Brown
Maybelline Gel Shadow Bronze
Heroine Make Lengthening and Curl Mascara Black
GOSH Bronzing Powder 02 Natural Glow
VOV Color Song Blusher 25 Dancing Peach
Cyber Colors Gemstones Lip Gloss Natural Beige

Thursday 22 March 2012

Another New Dior BB Cream!

Considering the Dior Hydra Life BB is not widely avalible yet, they have decided to release a third BB Cream:  DIOR Prestige White Collection Blemish Balm BB Cream.


This complete age defying skincare, combines the exceptional revitalizing performance of Dior Prestige with an exclusive brightening technology. The first skin perfecting brightening age defying protection by Dior. It’s anti UVA/UVB Shield envelops the skin in a tailor made protective veil to ensure exceptional comfort and effectiveness all day long. Enriched with correcting pigments, the Blemish Balm UV Base immediately diminishes dark spots and imperfections. It’s lightly tinted formula enhances the skin’s radiance. The complexion is perfectly even and smooth.

Check out my previous blog with the detail of of Diors Previous 2 BB creams:
http://tinahl82.blogspot.com/2012/03/new-bb-creams-launching-this-year.html

Tuesday 20 March 2012

New BB Creams Launching This Year!

Credit to http://hope-inablog.blogspot.com/ for the information, check out their site for the latest info. on asian cosmetics and skincare!

Giorgio Armani Luminessence Bright Revelator Universal Greige BB Fluid.


"A BB cream with an imperceptibly fine texture, which melts into the skin on contact, correcting all light imperfections and revealing its natural beauty."

This BB Cream has an SPF of 50+ .  It is sold in Hong Kong for HKD450 (and equivalent price in the rest of Asia) and will launch in Europe/USA in April. 

Dr Jart BB Creams

Though not technically, they are undergoing a revamp both packaging and formulation wise.



The New line will feature 4 BB Creams :
1. Dr Jart Rejuvenating Silver Label BB Cream
2. Dr Jart Nourishing Black Label BB Cream
3. Dr Jart Shimmering Natural Radiance BB Cream
4. Dr Jart Hydrafull Super Hydration BB Cream 

Hanskin Super Light Touch BB

Hanskin – the leading Korean BB Cream company – has released two new BB Creams: a vibrating foundation machine and a BB Palette packaging.


The vibrating machine will come in a set together with the newly revamped BB Cream. The vibration machine ensures even distribution of the foundation on the skin and ensures maximum adhesion of the BB Cream on the skin.

This BB Cream also improves skin elasticity and moisture. It will be free from 5 harsh chemicals – chemical sunscreens, fragrance, mineral oil, parabens, and GMO.

Helena Rubinstein Premium UV Nude BB Base

Helena Rubinstein, a western brand, has joined the BB Trend with a BB Cream of SPF 50, that promises 12 hour moisture, and the first BB Cream that uses the mexoryl SX and the mexoryl XL. It uses the Chromatic Equalizing Pigment that corrects skin tone andhas anti-aging properties such as the patented Raffermine which aids in skin elasticity, Helisun which prevents DNA damage from UV Rays, as well as Mint Extract and Prunis extract which aids in skin brightening / whitening.


Sold for $520HKD for 30ml.

Dior HydraLife BB Cream

Inspired by the Asian beauty rituals developed in collaboration with the make-up artists of Dior, this Beauty Balm provides the hydrating power and covers imperfections flawlessly. Thanks to the new generation of pigments, it’s light texture hides skin imperfections and gives you soft smooth skin.



Dior has released a whitening Diorsnow BB Cream in Asia last year, and will be releasing a BB Cream for the European market called the Dior Hydra Life BB Cream.


The Hydra Life BB cream costs 49,60euros for 50ml and only avalible in Paris at the moment!


Chanel CC Cream

Chanel’s version of the BB Cream - CC = Correction Complete!



Quite a while back there were hybrids of the BB Cream called CC Creams ( Colour Control Creams ), the most popular brand being Racheal K (exclusive to Watsons) but the it never quite took off.  So maybe Chanel can bring the CC Cream back and make it popular?!


Saturday 17 March 2012

NARs Sheer Glow Liquid Foundation Review


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NARs UK:
http://www.narscosmetics.co.uk/complexion-3/sheer-glow-foundation/sheer-glow-...
Sheer Glow Foundations  29.50 GBP
I have Light 4 Deauville

Foundation Routine Using Sigma Sigmax Brushes:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uNNPaQ3lS4

What I'm wearing:
Clarins Skin Illusions Liquid Foundation 108 Sand
Bobbi Brown Corrector Light Peach
Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer 1 Fair
MAC Studio Finish Concealer NC30
MAC Prep n Prime Finishing Powder
Cyber Colors 24hr Eyebrow Duo Dark Brown
Za Cosmetics Eyes Groovy 04 Aqua Squash
Heroine Make Lengthening and Curl Mascara Black
GOSH Bronzing Powder 02 Natural Glow
Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick Matte 002 Pink Pout

Tuesday 13 March 2012

Black Smokey Eye Tutorial


Hey guys, this was a requested video on how I do my black smokey eye look.  Just a reminder, I am not a makeup artist and I havn't had any form of beauty training whatsoeva.  How I do my eyes is through trial and error and eventually what works and looks good for me.  Don't forget, everyone's eyes are different and you'll need to adapt to what works for you.  But hopefully, you'll be able to pick up something useful from this video!

Foundation Routine:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uNNPaQ3lS4

What I'm wearing:
Clarins Skin Illusions Liquid Foundation 108 Sand
MAC Studio Finish Concealer NC20 and NC30
Bobbi Brown Corrector Light Peach
Bobbi Brown Cream Concealer Sand
MAC Prep n Prime Finishing Powder
Cyber Colors 24hr Eyebrow Duo Dark Brown
I.Color EyeShadow 399 Black
Rimmel Eye Glam Quad Beauty Spells 023
Maybelline Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Liner Black
Heroine Make Lengthening and Curl Mascara Black
KATE by Kanebo Gel Mascara Black
GOSH Bronzer 02 Medium
Cyber Colors Gemstone Lipstick Nude Beige

Sunday 11 March 2012

Sasatinnie Nail varnish in Sky Blue

Doesn't feel like spring yet, its been raining cats and dogs here in Hong Kong non-stop but thought I'd try and get into season by trying out some spring colours!  First stop - Nails, loving this sky blue colour by sasatinnie, it's not the best nail polish and needs a good 2/3 coats, but for the price and cuteness of bottle, it'll do just fine, and I'm definetly going back for more colours as they have practically every shade possible!

Monday 5 March 2012

Feb 2012 Favs and Dislikes - Sigma, YSL, Laneige etc....


Follow me:
Blog: http://tinahl82.blogspot.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/tinaHL82

New Skincare Routine: Laneige Perfect Renew:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Le-oD7--hWw

Sigma Sigmax Synthetic Brushes Review:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scUGDqisU5c

Where you can buy most if not all the products I mention in my Hong Kong Haul Vids:
http://www.sasa.com/SasaWeb/eng/sasa/home.jsp
http://www.bonjourhk.com/en/main.aspx

What I'm wearing:
Clarins Skin Illusions Liquid Foundation 108 Sand
MAC Studio Finish Concealer NC20 and NC30
Bobbi Brown Corrector Light Peach
Bobbi Brown Cream Concealer Sand
MAC Prep n Prime Finishing Powder
VOV Color Song Blusher 25 Dancing Peach
Mentholatum Lip balm 01 Vintage Pink

Products mentioned:
Sigma E55 Eye Shading Brush From Mr Bunny Travel Set 59USD
YSL Touche Eclat 01 25GBP
Laneige Snow BB Cream 2 Natural Beige 238HKD
Laneige Water Sleeping Pack 192HKD
Silicone Face Exfoliator from Sasa 40HKD
Mentholatum Think Pink Lip Balm 01 Vintage Pink 26HKD
Bourjois Liner Feutre Black 6.99GBP