[Inspiration] - BoA Hurricane Venus Make-Up Inspiration

Like some of you may already know that I'm a BoA fan. She released new album in South Korea and I thought the new make-up was intense and so cool, but never felt trying them myself...

And one day when I looked through some Korean website and I found these photos taken by fans. (*I don't remember which site it was......)

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Anyway, I thought the make-up was cool, wearable and pretty. The make-up can be really intense and beautiful using makeup-jewelleries but I didn't go that far since I didn't have enough time. ^_^

So here is the make-up I used...

My bare eye (no flesh) with 'Expressions' colour contact lenses in 'Grey'

Prep your eyes - Benefit 'boi-ing' concealer, Too Faced eye primer, MAC Paint Pot 'Rubunesque'

All over the lid - MAC 'Arena' e/s

Outer corner/Outer V - MAC 'Espresso' e/s

MAC Penultimate 'Rapidblack'
MAC Powerpoint 'Engraved'
MAC Fluidline 'Blacktrack'
MAC 'Copper' e/s


White, pearl, glitter... use as you like. It would be nice if you can add some makeup-jewelleries on the white lines.

Inner corner & Highlight - MAC 'Nylon' e/s

Mascara (or False Eyelashes if you want.)


Eyes are done!


For cheeks...
I used MAC 'Peaches' blush

For lip...
I used MAC 'florabundance' lipglass & RIMMEL '700 Nude Delight'


FINISHED!!!




*Tips*

1. Eye line should be rather thin at the inner corner, and thicker at the outer corner.
2. Lower eye line should be slightly more thicker than upper eye line.
3. 'edgy' n 'thin' eyebrow for sharper look.
4. Nudy lips

* I'm wearing...
short black wig I bought in S.Korea -
Helene Berman hat -

Green Eyes

Since I discovered Freshlook Colourblend coloured contact lenses in 'Gemstone Green', I cannot resist 'GREEN'!!!!

This is a quick n easy 'warm green eye' look. ^_^

Also I got the Canon Powershot SX210!!!!!! This is the first compact camera ever I owned!!! I'm so excited and happy!

So here we go...!!

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What I forgot in this picture...

- MAC eyeshadow 'copper'
- SHU UEMURA eyebrow pencil 'stone gray 05'

I LOVE FRESHLOOK 'GEMSTONE GREEN' CONTACT LENSES!!!!!!!

[Review] - Freshlook colourblends 'Gemstone Green'

My natural eye

without flesh

with flesh


★★★★✩+✩

Fairly comfortable

Unique & Vivid (but not intense)
Colour stands out naturally on Dark Eyes


Is it natural on dark eyes? interestingly natural... since it's rare colour, it's difficult to say 'natural' but it blends well with my skin tone. ^_^
Any make-up with them? maybe with 'warm colors' e.g. brown, green, yellow, gold?? But I can also wear them without make-up too.
Is it good for Asians? depends I guess... but I LOVE IT...
Will I purchase them again? Yes.

[Review] - Expressions Color 'Gray'

without flesh
- my room is quite dark -

with flesh


★★★✩

Fairly Comfortable
Vivid & Edgy (fashionable rather than natural)
Color stands out well even on Dark Eyes


Any eye-makeup I would wear with them? definitely 'Smoky' or 'Emo' or anything strong. ...tho I can still imagine myself wearing them with no-makeup...
Are they good for Asians? hmm... personally it's too intense for me...
Will I purchase them again? maybe... 'Not' for now....

[Haul] - Colour Contact Lenses

Today, colored contact lenses I ordered on Monday arrived. ^_^

Expressions® Colors by CooperVision in 'Gray'

Freshlook Colourblends in 'Gemstone Green'

I can't wait to try them!!! ^o^

Korean Color Circle Contact Lenses

I've been wearing contact lenses for about 6-8 years. Initially I started with normal non-coloured lenses and 1-2 years later, I started to wear colored/circled lenses.

All my lenses are Korean brands.

I usually purchase my lenses HERE. (It's Korean website only available in Korea/Korean with No International Shipping, so it'll be useless unless you're Korean living in Korea.)

Here are the list of the lenses I've used before.


☛ NeoVision 'Dali' - Brown

- Diameter: 14.0mm
- Moisture Content: 38%

- One of the most natural lenses for Asian eyes. Personally it was very comfortable without any problems.

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☛ Bescon 'Tutti' - Grey (currently wearing)

- Diameter: 14.0mm
- Moisture Content: 38%

- My top favourite lenses. Personally it is one of the most comfortable lenses (but may vary in person)

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☛ G&G 'BT' - Grey, Brown, Blue

- Diameter: 14.0mm
- Moisture Content: 38%

- Very natural 'colour' lenses. Grey was particularly my favourite. It gave me 'mysteriou sea green' color effect which was so unique and pretty. Brown and Blue will work for certain people, did not work for me for a everyday use. But beautiful lenses.


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☛ Mi-Gwang 'Aryan 2 Tones' - Blue

- Diameter: 14.0mm
- Moisture Content: 38%

- The blue was outstanding. When I wear them with my dark black wig, I experienced that a lot of people stare my eyes for couple of minute looking rather curious.

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☛ T.Top 'Natural 2 Color' - Grey

- It is more natural than normal Circle Lenses. Gives nice natural gradient. Not for everyone I guess. Personally it was a bit uncomfortable and gave me hard time in the beginning. But it was beautiful on my eyes.

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☛ Dueba 'SM Color Circle' - Grey

- Diameter: 14.0mm
- Moisture Content: 38%

- Hmm.. It was pretty and personally comfortable, too. It has interesting pattern but it wasn't for me. My friend loved it tho.

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☛ Dueba 'Messiah' - Brown

- Diameter: 14.0mm
- Moisture Content: 38%

- One of my favourite Brown colour circle lens. It sharpened and brightened my eyes. Personally it was comfortable and I did not have much problems at all.

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☛ Dueba 'DM23' - Grey

- Diameter: 14.0mm
- Moisture Content: 38%

- One of my fav but personally I had a bit difficult times with this. It was slightly bigger than normal lenses even tho it says 14.0mm. Hmm... Anyway, it really makes my eyes bigger and shiny.

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☛ Vassen 'Zeus' - Grey

- Diameter: 14.0mm

- One of natural circle lens. Give nice shine and thinkens iris.

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Colour Contact Lens _ Intro

Since I am almost running out of my colour lens, I thought I'd do some research on different brand and seller in United Kingdom.

This is my first time purchasing lens brands in UK.

Choice No. 1 - Specsavers

Since I have been wearing colour contacts for nearly 7 years and I had few bad experiences with some lenses before, I guess it's always good idea to invest good money on trusted optician.

As Specsavers is one of the UK's trusted Opticians, I think I'd feel much more safer to purchase any lenses from here.

But they only do with 6 months & 12 months supply, and only have three options.

CIBAVision Freshlook Color
- 6 months supply (6 pair) : £59.70
- 12 months supply (12 pair) : £119.40
- Available in 6 colours : Blue, Green, Hazel, Violet, Grey, Sappire Blue
- Base Curve (8.60) / Diameter (14.50)

CIBAVision Freshlook Colorblends
- 6 months supply (6 pair) : £59.70
- 12 months supply (12 pair) : £119.40
- Available in 9 colours: Blue, Green, Grey, Chestnut Brown, Honey, Turquoise, Amethyst, True Sappire, Pure Hazel
- Base Curve (8.60) / Diameter (14.50)

Coopervision Expressions Colours
- - 6 months supply (6 pair) : £59.70
- 12 months supply (12 pair) : £119.40
- Available in 7 colours: Aqua, Blue, Green, Hazel, Grey, Dark Blue, Brown
- Base Curve (8.70) / Diameter (14.40)

Choice No. 2 - www.contactlenses.co.uk

I found this website have few more options,ranges,brands than Specsavers do, which is fantastic. I can buy a single lens here to test out and purchase monthly supplies later on.

They also have more ranges from Freshlook and Expressions, also have Soflens Natural Colour, Images Color, Focus, etc.

- Shippment/Delivery
They use 'Royal Mail First Class' for the UK which is very good for me.

- Reviews Availability
They also have couple of reviews that is quite helpful, too, before I pruchase them.