Archive for April, 2011

If you have been following my tweets, you’ll probably already know that I had a blast in Hong Kong. The first time I went there last August, my travel companion and I were absolute greenhorns in navigating the crowded streets of Hong Kong.

Hong Kong

Going back a second time, I was more familiar with the ins and outs of the bustling city but wasnt completely at home in the shopping districts. Thank goodness then, for my new travel mates who knew where the best bargains where. I had a chance on these two different trips to take a look at the fashion and style of Hong Kong city and I can see why those who’ve already been to Hong Kong go crazy shopping there.

Taking a pointer or two from my travel beauty tips to keep myself fresh despite an early flight, I managed to pull together a look on the first night in Hong Kong using what little I brought in my travel make up kit coupled with accessories from the various shopping markets.

Face Of the Day Make Up

Face
M.A.C Studio Fix Foundation
Bobbi Brown Tinted Eye Brightener
Soap & Glory Trick and Treatment Eye Concealer
Too Faced Pink Leopard Bronzing Powder

Eyes
Kate Eyeshadow Duo
Urban Decay Naked Palette
Tokidoki Perfetto Eyeliner

Lips
MAC Cremesheen Glass in On the Scene

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Hong Kong

While you’re enjoying the long weekend and I’m living it up here trying to suss out the best make up and beauty shops in Hong Kong, I thought I’d share with you what’s in my travel make up kit. I always have a problem when it comes to packing light; I prefer to over-prepare. Now when it comes to make up, I believe you can never be too prepared. It’s therefore, no wonder I have constantly trouble picking which of my favourite make up products to bring along on a holiday.

If you’ve already seen my incredible huge make up box, you’ll know that carrying the entire thing on holiday is close to impossible. Given that Hong Kong is known for a huge array of beauty and make up products, I thought I’d keep the items in my travel make up kit simple this time around, but still retaining the basic make up essential must haves.

Travel make up kit

1. M.A.C Studio Fix Foundation
2. Bobbi Brown Tinted Eye Brightener
3. Maquillage Lipstick
4. Urban Decay De-slick in a Tube Mattifying Gel
5. Benefit Powder POP!
6. Maybelline Define-a-Lash Lengthening mascara
7. Maybelline Define-a-Lash Volume mascara
8. Kate Eyeshadow Duo
9. Too Faced Pink Leopard Bronzing Powder
10. Tokidoki Perfetto Eyeliner
11. Rachel K Lip Plumper
12. Urban Decay Urban Defense Tinted Moisturiser
13. Soap & Glory Trick and Treatment Eye Concealer
14. Too Faced Diamond Gloss Super Shine Ultra Glam Gloss

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Too Faced Neutral Eye Palette

It wasnt an easy feat to add the Urban Decay Naked Palette to my stash of eyeshadow palettes. The very popular palette sold out the instant it hit the shelves thanks to the amazing number of beautiful neutral eyeshadows it contained.

But if you’re the kind to use only a certain number of colours for daily wear, you’ll love the Too Faced Neutral Eye Palette. Perfect for a soft, natural sexy look this Natural Eye Palette is modeled after the first Too Faced Classic Smokey Palette. Bundled with three step-by-step instruction cards on how to create the looks you love, this eyeshadow palette is probably the next best alternative to the Urban Decay Naked Palette.

I know I already have the Naked Palette and the Too Faced Natural Eye Palette isn’t new in Sephora Singapore, but I’m currently going through an everything-brown phase so this palette might just be next on my to-buy list although I probably shouldnt. Quick! Somebody, stop me!

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How is it possible not to be stunned by this Brazilian beauty? Gisele Bundchen, the occasional film actress is a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations Environment Programme but is best known for her time on the runway as a Victoria’s Secret Angel.

Gisele Bundchen H&M Spring 2011

A natural in front of the camera, it thus comes as no surprise to see her looking so relaxed and elegantly beautiful as the face of the latest H&M’s Spring 2011 Bohemian Deluxe campaign.

Gisele Bundchen H&M Spring 2011

Styled by Robert Rydberg and photographed by Daniel Jackson, the photos are the epitome of a saccharine Spring. Full of soft, flowy fabrics printed with florals, these fresh and flirty fabrics are perfect for our humid weather. Get here in Singapore already H&M!

Gisele Bundchen H&M Spring 2011

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Rachel K

You know how in the case of beauty queens, sometimes people think brains and beauty are mutually exclusive. Well, in the same year I won Miss Earth Singapore 2009, this beautiful girl, Rachel K, was also the reigning Miss Singapore Universe. But on top of beauty queen, this girl also adds entrepreneur to the long list on her impressive resume.

Founder and director of Rachel K Cosmetics, Rachel K herself spent a good two years researching, testing and refining mineral make up. Today, she can proudly call this new line of make up, Rachel K Cosmetics, chock full of the purest minerals, her very own.

Rachel K Makeup Pressed Powder

She launches several new revolutionary mineral products including this Mineral Colour Control Blemish Balm Pressed Powder (SGD$38) onto the market. A 4-in-1 make up foundation, a natural make up concealer, powder and SPF 15 protection, this pigment-rich powder protects skin with antioxidants and Zinc Oxide to hep calm and soothe irritated skin. I must say the pressed powder glides onto your skin smoothly and offers fantastic coverage. With one sweep of the sponge, it manages to cover my fine red capillaries easily and doesnt feel cakey at all.

On top of that, if you are a BB cream lover, you’ll be interested in the Rachel K Mineral CC cream (SGD$35). Compared to your regular BB creams, Colour Control (CC) cream is better thanks to its added nourishing ingredients and additional aim to provide more effective skin coverage. CC cream is essentially a much improved and refined version of BB cream. Rachel K’s Mineral CC cream has been designed with special attention to providing more effective skin coverage and a non-oily matte finish.
Rachel K Cosmetics

Previously sold exclusively on the Rachel K Cosmetics website, I’m proud to announce that the Rachel K range of cosmetics can now be found in one of my favourite make up stores in Singapore, Watsons. To celebrate the good news, I have 10 Rachel K lip plumpers to give out.

I’ve raved about these lip plumpers on Twitter a couple of times before thanks to the high intensity shine. These limited edition lip plumpers work to increase stimulation to your lips making them fuller in just minutes. Upon application, you will immediately feel a slight tingling and cool mint sensation. This is the extracts going to work, circulating blood flow to the area.

Only available with purchases of SGD$70 and above, 10 lucky girls will get the lip plumpers for free and all you need to do is answer the question:

Where can you find Rachel K Cosmetics?

Leave a comment with your name and working email with your answer in this format:

Rachel K Cosmetics, by Rachel K Miss Singapore Universe, can be found at ____________.

The contest will run until Friday 15th April 12 noon to Singapore addresses only.

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If you’ve always wanted to learn how to apply make up, how to apply fake lashes, know the basic make up essentials or get a Japanese make up style make over, Ganbatte Japan!, a charity flea by Nuffnang and Park Royal, is the place to be at this Saturday.

Japan known for its quirky, unique sense of style and beauty was sadly hit by a major tsunami and earthquake last month. Many lives and homes were unfortunately taken. Within that short period of time, we’ve all come to realise how lucky we are. But we couldnt sit back and do nothing. To help rebuild their lives and show our support as influential bloggers, Nuffnang has organised this charity event to raise funds for the victims of this natural disaster. As a beauty blogger, the most natural thing for me was to offer make up and beauty services. But with the help of Esther from the-miracle-season, we’ll be making the deal even sweeter for you.

Singapore Beauty Blog

I know many of you have always asked about my make up and photos. So this is the perfect time for you to come down and get a one-on-one personal make over or consultation and do your part for the greater good. Esther and I have combined forces to put you on the cover of a magazine. With our photobooth station, you can get your make over done by yours truly and then have your photo photoshopped to perfection by Esther.

Where is all of this happening? It’s this Saturday 9th April 2011 at PARKROYAL on Kitchener Road, Emerald Ballroom 1 & 2. Come down from 2pm to 5pm and do your part to help rebuild lives. Do a good deed and get to meet your favourite other bloggers too! See you there!

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