Review: Lioele Auto Eyebrow Pencil

I have been using eyeshadow to fill my eyebrows for years. I've tried pencils once or twice during this period, but I was never able to get a natural look, so I just gave up and went back to shadow.

When I first learned about Lioele's Auto Eyebrow Pencil I was intrigued. I had never seen a pencil shaped like an angle brush before.

The pencil comes in three colours: 01 Natural Brown, 02 Dark Brown, 03 Grey Black. See swatches here. I usually use dark brown eyeshadow, but when I went to Colormix in Hong Kong, none of the stores I went to had a sample of dark brown, so I picked up the Grey Black.

I was a little hesitant when I first picked this up. The colour didn't really show up on my hand, so I wasn't sure if it would be dark enough on my brows. However, I was pleasantly surprised when I used it the first time. The texture is slightly waxy, so it stays on your brows really well.

The angled tip helps to apply the product evenly, and you just use is like a brush. Because of its waxy texture, you don't need additional product to keep your brows in place.

The other end of the pencil is a spooley. You can use it to quickly brush your brows into place. The only comment I have about the spooley is that you have to remember to clean it frequently. It picks up the colour really easily, and you might inadvertently apply some colour on your skin where you don't want colour.

Pros:

• Easy to use
• Inexpensive
• Stays on all day

Cons:

• None! I used it once, and never went back to using eyeshadow!

Would I buy it again?
ABSOLUTELY!

What's your favourite brow product?

xoxo
~meesh

Review: Etude House Eraser Show Cleansing Serum

As an Asian growing up in Canada, it was always hard for me to learn how to apply makeup to my monolids. I learned by trial and error, and it wasn't until last year, when I realized I can YouTube tutorials for Asians! I can't believe it took me so long to figure this out about YouTube, considering I love social media, and I work in tech....anyway, I digress.

It wasn't long before I discovered tutorials for monolidders like me! Some of my favourite channels are From Head to Toe, Asian Beauty Secrets, xTeener, and StyleSuzi. Besides learning how to do a smoky eye, these bloggers also introduced me to the world of Asian cosmetics! I know, I'm Asian, I should've known about this already.

Anyway, Korean brand, Etude House has exploded over Hong Kong since I was there last year. There are lots of other Korean brands available in Hong Kong, but I found most of my treasures here.

One of the items I bought was the Eraser Show Cleansing Serum.

I was looking for something that would really clean the make up off my face, particularly BB Creams since they tend to clog my pores. This serum is applied to a dry face, so it makes it super easy for me to use before I hop into the shower. It has a thick, creamy consistency, but not oily. While it doesn't get everything off, I find it works better when used with the Clarisonic.

Pros:

• Easy to use
• Moisturizing
• Not harsh on the skin
• Inexpensive

Cons:

• Need to use a lot of product
• Doesn't clean everything off the face

Would I buy it again?

• Yes! I've already bought 2 more

Do you have any recommendations on cleansing oil/serums that really gets the skin clean?

xoxo

~meesh

Laura Mercier Concealer - Review

I'm procrastinating on my wedding planning, so what better than to write about something that's kind of relevant to weddings, but not really? Here's my review for the Laura Mercier concealer!

I’m not a huge make-up person, but I’ve always used a powder foundation. I was going to a Christmas party last week and decided I needed more coverage. I went to Sephora, and the person I spoke to happen to represent Laura Mercier. She demoed the Secret Camouflage on me, and I absolutely loved it. The compact comes with two colours for you to blend, it’s oil free, and it can even cover up tattoos!

You simply blend the colours with the brush, and paint it on. Super easy. Next, just set it with the Camouflage Powder, and you’re good to go.

The best part of this is that there’s a starter kit with all the things you need, and then some! I love kits! Even better, it comes with the brushes you need!

What's your must have make up?