Luxola Haul :D (Yet Again) + Luxola Wishlist!

I can't help it sometimes when they have good deals.
Well, it's kinda annoying sometimes when you place an order and on the same day, they have a better deal. Well, this time I could have saved BND2 lol. Well, that's still money!

Anyway, my package arrived today (29th October) and I made the order on the 20th. It was delivered to my house.

It's not a very big haul but I'll share it nonetheless!

Pic from my Blog Instagram: beautyandfrogs
(Do follow me here for upcoming giveaways and stuff :D)

I ordered:

1. K-Palette Real Lasting Proof Eyeliner in Deep Brown (BND19.90)

2. K-Palette Zero Teka Powder (BND19.90)

3. Zoeva 229 Eye Finish (BND12)

4. Zoeva 228 Crease (BND12)

So they have a deal where if you buy K-Palette products with a minimum spend of $30, you'll get one of three concealers. Since I bought it in my last order, I thought it's a great deal, because I DO like the concealer. This time I received one in Orange Beige, which is good!

I'm very excited about the crease brush! I'll have to wash them and try it out :D

So I was browsing the Zoeva section, and I got excited for a few things.

I might, MIGHT get them if I have extra money (but I need to spend on my cats lol).

I think it depends on what I need but here's my list:

1. Zoeva Makeup Artist Zoe Bag (BND330)
2. Zoeva Complete Eye Set (BND99)
3. Zoeva Luxe Complete Set (BND185)
4. Lavie Lash Brush-On Lash Adhesive (BND11)
5. Mario Badescu Say Hello to Clear (BN64)
6. Real Techniques Expert Face Brush (BND18)


I've been into buying brushes because y'know, it's fun lol.

(Real Techniques and Zoeva are no longer included in discounts ;-;)



It's not like I have all the money in the world, I'm also trying to really not buy things unless I really need them. Like uh, makeup for the sake of the brand name (coughUDcoughtheBalmcough). I mean, I LOVE theBalm, don't get me wrong, I love it more than UD (crease-fest for me) but Balm Voyage was really bought without thinking.

I'm really hoping somebody would buy it off me (coz I barely touched it), I'm actually selling both UD Naked 2 and Balm Voyage for BND108 (Naked 2 BND58/Balm Voyage BND55). If you know any makeup artists and stuff who'd want them, please tell me lol.


Have you shopped with Luxola before?

'til then, take care!

-Nisah-

The Spatula (Depotting Korean Shadows Easily!)

What you need~

This was actually supposed to be posted on Instagram on the 16th but I got too lazy lol.
You see, if you have this mixing palette or you do sculpting things, you've surely seen this before.

This end is useful (when used carefully)

I got mine when I ordered the palette (it's useful when you do makeup jobs) and lately I've been using it for a lot of things. I clean it a lot of course, with soap and alcohol. If that's wrong, do correct me.

But yeah, one day, I was sitting down and was organising my single eyeshadows, and I realized that the Tony Moly one has a big space in between the pan and the acrylic casing.

You probably can't see it well.

So I tried depotting this, it was easily removed from the acrylic.

The Etude House one is much more compact.

But both were removed very, very easily.

You just pry it gently (but insistently).

After a while, it'll just pop out.

I thought before this, you might need heat for everything.
But then again, this was only tried on Korean single eyeshadows.

I need to try it with other things.

They fit right in.

The spatula is a very useful tool.

I use it to scoop out foundation, to scoop out a tiny bit of night masks, mix foundations...etc.

Just be sure to sanitise it :D

It is definitely versatile!


If you have a lot of single shadows lying around from the Korean brands, do try this.
I've tried it with the SkinFood and also Holika Holika ones. They pop right out!


So yeah :D hopefully that helps!


I should've done a video for Instagram but nobody wanted to help film me ;-;


'til then, take care!

-Nisah-

Luxola 35% Off Storewide + Cashback! (21st October)

Dammit Luxola.
I just placed an order like 3 HOURS ago.

And THIS shows up. I could have saved $2 more.

Sigh.

I had a feeling.

That nagging feeling told me to wait it out.

But I was scared the promo gift would run out.

Yes, I know.

It's for tomorrow, 21st! Not today.

Unfortunately again, Sigma Beauty is no longer applicable for discount.

I really have my eyes on Zoeva, but that's for future purchases I guess.

So if you guys have any interest in getting some stuff from Real Techniques, 3CE, Philosophy, etc. I'd say get it.

Because the free shipping is right to your doorstep :) provided you spend BND40 above!

So that is very good.

I contemplated on buying something from Etude House but the shipping is expensive for a two week wait. Usually it takes two weeks anyway.

Even though I was iffy about my package being opened, if I received it myself and again it was opened, then...I really might reconsider. Maybe it's just a one off thing.

I don't know.

So I'm officially done with shopping.

This should last me until December.



Yeah.

Load up your wishlist!
Here's my invite link :)

Join Luxola

This will give me points to accumulate, and with points, you can use it for future purchases, it is not going to give me money.

'til then, take care!

-Nisah-

Letting Go of Some Stuff (Makeup)

As in my makeup palettes lol.
I'm still sorting through my makeup and then I realized how rarely I use some palettes.

You can take a look at some of the items here:
For Sale (Pre-Loved Makeup)

When I say pre-loved, it really means no love at all lol.
I barely touched them, some shades aren't even touched. I just kept them because they're pretty or nostalgic.

Like the Naked 2 palette.

I'm still sorting through stuff, so I might add some more occasionally.



Honestly, I really need to slow down on the palette collection.
Like I said before, occasionally my older sister would give me hers.


I know Urban Decay shadows don't work on my lids, but sometimes it's still so hard to resist.


As much as I love theBalm, some of their stuff don't work on me also lol.


So yeah, things like that.


If you're interested in any way, do leave a comment :)


'til then, take care!

-Nisah-

Review: essence all about matt! oil control make-up base

I've been trying this product on and off for about a month now and weirdly I'm still undecided about it. In between, I've also been trying The Body Shop Skin Primer Matte It (bought 50% off of course) and my feelings for both products are about the same.

For now.

Anyway, this will just be short and sweet (hopefully!)

This is the essence 'all about matt! oil control make-up base'.

essence all about matt! oil control make-up base

PRODUCT INFORMATION

This product is a long-lasting, pore refining base that will keep your face matt with a smooth finish, and is lightweight. You can wear it alone or under makeup and you are advised to apply it thinly. It contains 20ml of product and has no SPF. This product is made in Italy and should be used up within 12 months. The price in Brunei is BND4.90.

Back of the tube (you can zoom in)

Under the all about matt! range, there are other products as well, like a foundation, an oil control paper, a loose and a compact powder. I have the loose and compact powder which I use interchangeably. I didn't buy the foundation because I have a lot of foundations opened :x

I had high hopes for this primer. I've read a lot of good things so when I saw it at Paloma, I just went for it.

How do I feel about it?

It keeps my forehead matte BUT my nose is still shiny somehow. I would say it also depends on what you put over it. 

Has a small tip, which is good

I've tried applying it thinly, applying it liberally and the results are about the same. What's good about it is that it doesn't ball up that much if you put too much accidentally. On its own without makeup on top, it doesn't keep my face from being shiny at all.

Pore refining is so-so, doesn't really blur much.

Comes out white-ish

It spreads easily, it feels a bit tacky (but you can barely notice it). It does keep my makeup on a tiny bit longer but the oil control was just not that impressive.

On its own.

On my hand, it made it smoother and a bit matte.

If I use the white powder over it, it lasts a lot better. So maybe if I try it with the foundation from the same range, it'll work a lot better.

But that's for future testing.

What's good about it compared to the TBS one is that it immediately makes my nose matte. But that's it.

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PROS:

- Affordable.

- Locally available.

- Makes foundation stay on longer.

- Very lightweight.

- Doesn't clog my pores.

- Smoothens face.

CONS:

- Oil control isn't very good.

- Contains only 20ml of product.

- It needs a powder to make it stay matte longer.

- Doesn't blur the pores much.

Rating: 3/5 (Would probably just use this on my forehead)

Will I buy this again?

Probably not. But I wanna buy the all about matt! foundation and try it with this.

Do I recommend this?

Um, I don't feel like recommending it, but you can try it out I guess since it has rave reviews.

Where can you find this? 

Locally from Paloma :)

Other countries might have drugstores that carry essence as well.

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I had high hopes, really.

But no worries, I'll give this a go again once I buy the foundation and see if it'll work better with it.

'til then, take care!

-Nisah-

I Can't Stop Eating!

No, seriously.
I've been quite naughty with my food intake. I guess it's the hormones, PMS stuff...you know the drill. It's a rare thing though, I am normally able to control my food intake. For a week now, all I want is to eat, eat and eat.

I guess it's the opposite of depression. Well, thing is, I don't really wanna gain weight. I wanna lose it. Usually, I have very bad weepy and screaming episodes before my period but it's less this month. Not that I want that either. I've actually taken a break from Uni again. I couldn't cope with my fluctuating moods and studies. Actually skipped my psychologist appointment today because I was feeling down (and I had a stomach ache)


Sigh.
Maybe university isn't for me. I might have the brain for it, but maybe it's just not for me. I want to study but I don't want the commitment until I'm 100% fine. Lately, I've been having dreams where it does point to it. Like, trying out something else.


I am interested in art, writing, beauty related things...but I can't seem to get that excited about it locally.

All I do is shop and waste money.
Well, I do use my makeup a lot more now. Even when I don't need it (good skin days y'know).

However, with me eating like a pig, all the carbs and sweets....I EAT IT ALL.

Yeah, it's showing on my skin.
Breakouts and such.

My skin's been behaving so well since I changed my skincare routine.
Now it's shit again because I can't stop myself.


Veggies, tomorrow, veggies.

....and potatoes.

Ooooh, potatoes.



Kinda wanna bake brownies too.

Imagine me being pregnant with these cravings x2 or more.
I can't imagine.

I don't wanna be obese.


Well, who knows if it's the opposite and I can't stand food.


Maybe I need time out from Brunei.
Go back to Japan or something.


Do you know that  I can't cook rice?
Well, I never tried.


I prefer western cooking anyway. Risotto, pasta...I can do that.

Maybe I should try keto diet again.


I hope I'll be able to do proper reviews again. I keep saying that but procrastination...you know the drill.

Planning on doing a Holiday Wishlist (not that it's necessary). Just things I've been lusting over. 90% of it will not be bought though LOL.


Since my sis lives in the US, I do plan on ordering some stuff to send there but no :x she won't be able to bring it all back safely. She has a baby to bring around.

Said baby turned 6 months today!
Baby Maira :D

Aunty can't want to see you!
Remind mommy to get my Benefit thing!


Okay? Okay then.


I'm also afraid of taking my anti-depressants. Scared it'll break me out ugh.


'til then, take care!

-Nisah-

Package from Luxola Arrived :D + Mini Rant

So, my order arrived.
Last time I ordered from Luxola, I had to wait around 10-14 days and I had to pick up the parcel myself from the post office.

This time though, it arrived fast and it was delivered to my house (I ordered on the 26th, arrived on the 1st)
I didn't receive it myself though, my maid accepted it.

So, the items arrived safe and sound. However...something bugged me.

My package was opened and stapled back together.
I've heard of this thing happening but at least notify us that it's opened for security reasons or what. Like, how would I know if a sample is missing or something since it's not listed :T

The invoice was checked (it's outside the package) and I'm like "Well, why can't you just x-ray the stuff".

I just feel a tiny bit "violated".
What if I ordered lingerie y'know. I'd want it delivered home because it's a personal thing.

Not that I've ordered any LOL.

The least they could have done was have a notice: "Opened for inspection", or something.


( '-' ) I think I'll have to look it up how it's handled.

ANYWAY:

Just took the pic from my Instagram lol

Here's what I ordered :D
A Real Techniques Blush Brush, the Sleek i-Divine Ultra Mattes Brights Palette and a K-Palette Zero Kuma Cover Control Concealer in 01 Natural Beige with Moisturizing Effects (THAT IS A MOUTHFUL).

Everything arrived safe, there are no swatch marks on the palette (Thank God!) and nothing was broken. Yay!

I had a 30% off code so I used it.
But dammit, the day AFTER I ordered, a 40% coupon was available.

I was pissed LOL.

But then again, I didn't really want to order something else.

Just a bit angry that it's a day after lol.


I was also sent a Sigma brochure to stare and drool at and a sample packet that....was opened. Or exploded. Err.

But other than that, I'm really happy with my order!


If you guys are interested in ordering from Luxola, here's my invite link :3
I would get points and once I accumulate a certain number, I'll get a certain amount off of an order but I won't get money :)

Join Luxola

No pressure, you guys can always just Google the site!

Luxola carries a lot of brands, and they're just adding more as we speak.


If you guys have any knowledge on how home delivery works in Brunei, do share!
'til then, take care!

-Nisah-