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I'm back, dreamers!! How have y'all been this week? I know this is a little late, but I'm finally doing my Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette swatches & review post! I've been wanting to do this post since FOREVER but studies have been driving me crazy lately so I didn't manage to find time for this. Anyway, let's get started!!

Here's a basic introduction on the Naked 3 Palette. This new palette, includes never-before-seen colours and shades. It is made out of rosy and rose-hued neutrals.

This palette is completely different from the previous Naked 1 and 2. It comes in a unique gorgeous rose gold packaging, a double ended brush and a sample of the 4 different eyelid primers from Urban Decay. Here are the swatches:

These eyeshadows are extremely pigmented and are just so lovely for everyday wear, or even formal occasions. If I were to pick favourites, I'd say strange, dust, limit, nooner, mugshot, darkside and blackheart are my favourites. I go back and forth with these certain eyeshadows a ton.

Strange is a bright milky white with a matte finish, perfect for highlighting and as a base. I use this so much, especially as a base. It is amazing! It really brightens up your eyes.

Dust is an ethereal light pink colour. I wouldn't describe it as a baby pink, probably more of a dusty pink. Probably why it's called dust? Anyway, it has a fine amount of white sparkle in it, which is so gorgeous. It creates a soft look and is perfect for romantic dates!

Burnout is slightly darker than Dust, and less glittery. It's gorgeous as an all over the lid colour!

Limit is a matte dusty pink. It's pretty for a lid and crease colour. Love this shade so much.

Buzz is a little darker than Burnout, also really lovely as a lid colour.

Trick is a full on shimmery golden colour. It's great for the lids and the lower lash line. I would totally use this on an every day basis!

Nooner is almost like a darker version of Limit. It seems like a mauvy dusty pink, almost. It has a matte finish and I love using this in the crease together with Limit on the lids. Perfect combination!

Liar is more on the bronze-ish side of the spectrum. It's almost like a bronze with a small hint of rose gold in it. What a beauty.

Factory is more of a light golden bronze with some shimmer in it. It's so stunning and it's perfect for date nights!

Mugshot is possibly one of my favourite neutrals out of this palette. It looks like a coffee brown colour with quite a lot of shimmer and glitter in it. It has a some grey undertones which I find so stunning.

Darkside now, is definitely one of my favouritest shades from this palette. It is a greyish brown with just the slightest hint of shimmer and I absolutely adore it. This is the perfect neutral you will ever need for the crease or the lower lash line. Brilliant.

Blackheart is also one of my favourite shades from the Naked 3. This is a very dark black with red glitter in it, which I just find super gorgeous. Perfect especially for nights out, special occasions etc. I usually wear this as a winged liner. Just a small tip if you want to do the same: draw on winged eyeliner with your usual eyeliner, preferably a pencil eyeliner. This is to create a guideline to where you would apply this eyeshadow. Then, use an angled liner brush to apply the eyeshadow on top of where you applied the eyeliner. This works great too, if you do the same for the bottom lash line. Oh my goodness. I just can't enough show my affection for this eyeshadow. It's almost as if I have a strong passion, a connection with it or something.

ANYWAYS, that's about it! I hope you enjoyed reading this and I'll see you next time! Keep dreaming ∞

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This set (link at the end of the post) includes all my beauty favourites and wants. Not all the items on my beauty wishlist is included, but certain ones are. Favourites are products that I already own and have been loving.

PART 1 - 

•FAVES•

Benefit Hervana Blush: This is probably one of my most favourite blushes ever. It is a matte finish, which I definitely prefer to shimmery or glitter finishes. Hervana is basically a swirly mix of 4 different shades called lucky shell, divine peach, heavenly rose & berry delight. They blend together flawlessly and I just totally dig this.

Chanel VITALUMIÈRE AQUA Ultra-Light Skin Perfecting Makeup: This foundation is my holy grail. So far, I have not come across a better foundation, or BB cream. Sure, it is pricey, but it’s definitely worth every single cent. I would not say it is a high coverage foundation, but it is buildable. So I’d say the coverage ranges from light to medium depending on how much you apply. What makes me stick to this foundation so much, is that it doesn’t leave your skin feeling cakey, or heavy, or sticky. Most foundations or BB creams which claim to be hydrating, tend to feel sticky. After a few hours, your skin will start to feel really oily and I simply despise that. This foundation is different and I totally adore this. If anyone knows another foundation (I’m looking out for another one because mine is running low) which fits about the same description as this, preferably a higher coverage, pleeeeeaaaseee let me know!

Maybelline Dream Matte Powder: This compact powder really leaves your skin looking dreamy and matte which I completely am sucked into. It doesn’t feel cakey or heavy at all and it gives quite good coverage. I’d say medium coverage. I usually apply this with a powder brush. Sadly, I’ve heard that it is discontinued, which is such a pity because seriously. I am in love with this powder and I’m almost hitting pan. BUT I’ve also heard that Maybelline has come up with a similar product called the Dream Wonder powder if I am not wrong. Hopefully this will pop up in stores in Singapore soon, and will be as good, if not better than the Dream Matte powder! (Although I’m not sure how the Dream Matte powder could get any better)

E.L.F. Under Eye Concealer & Highlighter: This is quite an interesting product. It is a two in one - an under eye concealer on one side and highlighter/brightner on the other. I must say, the concealer offers quite a good coverage. In fact, it's probably one of the better under eye concealers in the drugstore. Of course, it can be doubled as a regular concealer, which is what I do all the time, whenever I am just too lazy to dig out my e.l.f. tone correcting concealer. The highlighter, on the other hand, I have not really bothered trying it much. I have actually tried it once, but it gave me a shimmery finish, which is not what I fancy, especially in facial products. However, if you're looking for something to cover up your spots or blemishes, I'd say go for this concealer!

Victoria's Secret Love Spell Fragrance Mist: I ABSO-freaking-LUTELY love this scent. It is a peach scent, with a subtle hint of cherry blossom which gives this fragrance it's delicacy and lightness. I adore that it is light and fresh, fruity and floral. Completely in love with it. In my opinion, this fragrance, compared to Victoria's Secret Pure Seduction Fragrance Mist (another one of my faves which I did not include) should be worn to more casual occasions. Pure Seduction is more suitable for formal occasions.

EOS Lipbalm Strawberry Sorbet: I am IN LOVE with this lipbalm. It leaves your lips smooth and it tastes just like strawberries! It is freaking UH-maze-ing. I simply apply it right before I start applying my makeup to let it sit on my lips awhile before I apply lipstick or lipgloss. Love that it makes my lips look slightly shinier!

Urban Decay Naked 3 Eyeshadow Palette: OH MY FREAKING GOSH I CANNOT WAIT TO TALK ABOUT THIS EYESHADOW PALETTE. Okay. Wait. Let me cool down. This eyeshadow palette is PUR-FACT. It's BREATHTAKING. Amazing. EVERYTHING. My favourite shades in this palette are Strange, Limit, Nooner, Factory, Mugshot, Darkside and Burnout. Not that I don't adore the rest of the shades but I tend to use these shades repeatedly, no matter how hard I try not to go back to them. Strange is a very pleasant milky white colour with a matte finish. It is great for brightening your inner corners or simply as a base for your eyeshadow. It does brighten, and there is a huge difference, but it is not too in-your-face like how certain brightening white shades are. Love it. Limit and Nooner are pinky - purplish shades with a matte finish. Limit is definitely the lighter shade whereas Nooner is the darker shade. I usually use Limit on the lid and Nooner on the crease. The combination is so easy and pretty. Factory and Mugshot are basically these gorgeous golden brown shades with shimmery finishes. Both do great for the lid or crease. Not sure why, but I always seem to use them again and again and again AND again. I will admit that these are the most gorgeous shades of golden brown or brownish golden I've ever seen. Darkside, similarly, is a sparkly brown shade. It leans towards the grey-ish side of the spectrum though. I always use it for the crease. Line your eyes with this shade and you get a splendid natural look. Perfect! Last but not least, Blackheart. I was captivated, and mind you I still am, the first time I laid my eyes on it. It is a black eyehshadow with red undertones. Those red bits of glitter buried within makes this eyeshadow so unique, appealing and stunning. This is perfect for a date night out, or a romantic dinner date! I've tried using this eyeshadow to draw a cat eye and it's absolutely gorgeous. THIS IS A MUST HAVE FOR EVERYONE. It is indeed a tinsee winsee bit pricey but IT'S WORTH IT!!

Well, that sums up PART 1 of my 'BEAUTY WANTS AND FAVES' blogpost! Stay tuned for PART 2 which will be about my WANTS aka my WISHLIST!!

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Today I FINALLY did an original beauty post. I have been longing to do something like this. Hope you enjoy reading! These are some of the makeup/beauty tricks I use! I probably snatched some off the internet a couple years ago, but most of them, I did improvise and figure myself. Not a beauty expert or guru, simply sharing some of the tricks which work for me ♥

1) Blotting Paper & Concealer

Blotting paper is perfect for whenever you are out on a long day and you have a little excess shine which you have to get rid off. Don’t forget to bring a small bottle of concealer to touch up on any faded makeup!

Concealer: E.L.F. Tone Correcting Concealer

2) Q-tips & Moisturizers

These little babies always save the day when it comes to tidying up eye makeup. Be sure to carry these around at all times!

3) Lip Balm

Apply lipbalm the night before to prep your lips! This ensures that your lips are soft as baby’s skin the next day. Suggestion: apply lipbalm once more right before you start to apply your makeup.

Lipbalm: EOS Lipbalm in Strawberry Sorbet

4) Foundation or BB cream?

If you’re confused on whether you should be using foundation or BB cream, you’ve come to the right place! If your skin is dry/combination, I suggest using BB cream. It has tons of benefits which help to hydrate your skin properly. If your skin is oily, stick to foundation. Most BB creams have hydrating benefits. While your skin is already hydrated with your natural oils, there is no need for extra help. It would simply result in a sticky face, which is certainly not what you’d like.

Foundation: Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua Foundation

5) Texturizing Spray

One of the big hair trends this season is mermaid waves. To accomplish this hairstyle, a sea salt texturizing spray is necessary. Simply create curls or waves with your hair straightener or a 32mm curling wand. Then, spray some texturizing spray into your hair and scrunch it up! There are many of these sprays out there. Check out Sephora and your local drugstores.

Texturizing Spray: Tony & Guy Sea Salt Texturizing Spray

6) A go-to perfume/fragrance mist

Whether to attract a guy's attention or simply smell good, a go-to perfume or fragrance mist is a must on every girl's vanity. Be it Marc Jacobs, Victoria's Secret, Chanel or Dior, at least one perfume or fragrance mist is essential. Wear this everyday, everywhere you go, to smell good 24/7. Tip: purchase an empty travel sized perfume bottle from local drugstores to carry a smaller version of it around.

Fragrance Mist: Victoria's Secret Pure Seduction, Victoria's Secret Love Spell

7) Cleansing Water

Cleansing Water is a great way to freshen up in the morning, especially if you are rushing for time. A simply spritz and you're good to go! Saves the trouble of washing your face thoroughly. However, don't forget to cleanse your face with facial cleanser regularly as well! Cleansing Waters are also great after a long day, or after exercise.

Cleansing Water: Bio-essence Miracle Bio Water

8) Lip Gloss

Want to achieve a plump lip? Lip gloss is your buddy. They help to give the illusion of a fuller, plumper lip. Tip: Purchase a colourless one as well, for your matte lipsticks.

Lip Gloss: Benefit Cosmetics Love At First Shine Gloss Set

9) Brighten Your Inner Corners

Brightening your inner corners is an extremely important step to achieving a really nice big eye. Simply apply some white eyeshadow on the inner corners of your eyes. It makes a huge difference.

Eyeshadow: Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette ‘Strange’, Maybelline Colour Tattoo ‘05 Too Cool’

10) Stay Matte

This only applies to those who would prefer a matte look to a dewy look. In order to stay matte throughout the day, I suggest carrying around your favourite setting or matte powder, to re-apply after touching up on your concealer throughout the day.

Powder: Essence Cosmetics Fix & Matte Translucent Loose Powder, Maybelline Dream Matte Powder

11) Press On Nails

Impatient with nail polish? Press on nails are now hot in the market! Just head down to any drugstore and find yourself some pretty colours. Press on nails are fast and hassle-free!

Press On Nails: Impressed Nails

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