1) NYX Duo Chromatic Highlighter in Twilight Tint
I had several highlighters from Benefit (mini versions of High Beam and Watts Up, which are more towards natural highlighters), so I decided to purchase the NYX one in a slightly in-your-face, BAM color. It has a blue undertone/shimmer that sparkles when it hits the light, and is so so beautiful. But I I don't think it is suited for daytime use. It's nothing subtle. Also, slightly larger sparkles. For date night, perhaps, yes. I made a few research on this highlighter before I bought it, and one of the comments that got me sold was that it made them look like unicorns. Unicorn, guys. SOLD.
2) Essence Superfine Eyeliner Pen
This was an impulse buy, actually. I don't need it, but since Najmi laid down his offers to buy my makeup at Watsons that day, I just grabbed it. But it actually turned out good! Very easy to control, the color is intense, and waterproof. I had no complaint.
3) Nivea Double Effect Eye Makeup Remover
I ran out of my good Maybelline one, and couldn't find it at Watsons Bangi Gateway so I decided to try this one out. It does the job, but has a slight burnt feeling to it and an unpleasant smell. I'm just gonna use it till it runs out, and revert back to Maybelline or get the rave micellar cleansing water one. I'd rate this a 3/5 stars.
4) Essence Lash and Brow Gel
This. I heard a lot of raves on this from Nisha, being a transparent gel that can hold the eyebrow hairs in place with that separating, bushy effect. My right eyebrow is slightly bushier and slanted downwards, so I have been looking for this for the longest times (it was always sold out at Watsons). So when I saw it in stock, I grabbed it without giving it a second thought. Wellll, it turns out I am disappointed with it. It does comb my eyebrow hair upwards, but the staying power is so-so. Sadly, I had to give it a thumbsdown. Maybe it's just my eyebrows.
5) Essence Mosaic Compact Powder in Sunkissed Beauty
I know, a lot of Essence products in this review. I recently discovered Essence and found that the brand actually carries a few good items at super low price. And this, I LOVE. I use it as a blush/contour and it gives me a slight natural tan on my cheekbone. Nothing too overpowering. Love.
6) Mentholatum Botanics Oil and Blemish Control Foaming Face Wash
I initially had similar one in the tube version (cream face wash), and loved it. It clears my face out and give a tingling sensation. This foaming wash, however, doesn't do the job as well. It also doesn't make me less oily than the cream face wash. So I'm reverting back to the tube version once this runs out. Sigh. The only good thing is that I got it on sale at RM12.90 (The NP was RM25.90).
7) NYX Soft Matte Lip Creme in Abu Dhabi
Ah, the good old NYX SMLC. I thought this goes slightly darker than my London one, but it actually has a more pink undertones to it. Which I hate. It makes me look bright for all the wrong reasons. But it is better than the Stockholm one on me. At least on my skin tone (I have a pink undertone). I'll pass.
8)Essence Stay All Day 16H Foundation in 10 Soft Beige
Where do I start? This is my second purchase of liquid foundation after I realized I am a liquid foundation kind of girl, after all. I kind of love this, but I also kind of hate it. It gives a medium to full coverage, which is a plus from my Maybelline Fit Me (a sheer to medium coverage). It makes my face look matte, BUT, it clings to my dry patches. Also, it oxidizes super super bad. This shade was one of the fair ones, but it still gives me that orange tan. Not a very bad orange, but still. I am Nude Beige 125 for Maybelline Fit Me, and it doesn't oxidize too much. But the Fit Me foundation makes me super oily in just a couple hours (the version I had was the original version of Fit Me; the smooth and dewy. I have yet to try the matte + poreless version). This essence foundation, however, makes me look matte for at least 4 hours, and I love it for that. Also, my face will start to develop what they call as "pecah minyak" and this foundation makes me glow! Super love! At RM21.90, it is also one of the cheapest foundations there is! One of the downsides is that, it transfers! On the tissue that I blot my face with. What's up with that? I never had the experience with other foundations before. I don't know. Like I said, I kind of love it, but I kind of hate it. Maybe I'll pass it to someone with a slightly tanned face, since the other 3 shades they have may not suit mine.
Well that's all from my September hauls! I actually love writing beauty products reviews like this! Can't wait for the Sephora Black Friday sale in November, cause I'm planning on another haul :P
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