Product Review: NYX Eye Shadow Base

It's a brand new week, my lovelies!

The best way to ensure your eye make up stays on longer throughout the day/night is to apply an eyeshadow base first.

I've been using NYX Eye Shadow Base (just in case you aren't already aware, the correct way to pronounce the brand is by saying the letters N-Y-X, and not 'nicks').

NYX Eye Shadow Base in Skin Tone shade ESB03

Jar Packaging: Yes
Tested on Animals: No
Price: RM 30.00 (6 g/0.21 oz.) - the price and quantity are the same for all shades

Ingredients

White (ESB01)
Caprylic / Capric Triglyceride, Mineral Oil / Paraffinum Liquidum / Huile Minérale, Ceresin, Isododecane, Isobutylmethacrylate , Bis-Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Acrylate Copolymer, Isopropyl Isostearate, Petrolatum, Phenyl Trimethicone, Microcrystalline Wax/ Cera Microcristallina / Cire Microcristalline, Aluminium Starch Octenylsuccinate, Silica, Beeswax / Cera Alba / Cire d'Abeille, Phenoxyethanol. 
*May Contain: Mica, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Ultramarines (CI 77007)

White Pearl (ESB02)
Caprylic / Capric Triglyceride, Mineral Oil / Paraffinum Liquidum / Huile Minérale, Ceresin, Isododecane, Isobutylmethacrylate, Bis-Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Acrylate Copolymer, Isopropyl Isostearate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Petrolatum, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Silica, Mycrocrystalline Wax, Beeswax / Cera Alba / Cire d'abeille, Phenoxyethanol. 
*May Contain: Mica, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Manganese Violet (CI 77742)

Skin Tone (ESB03)
Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Caprylic / Capric Triglyceride, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax / Candelilla Cera / Cire de Candelilla, Isododecane, Isobutylmethacrylate,Bis-Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Acrylate Copolymer, Isopropyl Isostearate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Petrolatum, Microcrystalline Wax / Cera Microcristallina / Cire Microcristalline, Silica, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax / Cera Carnauba / Cire de Carnauba, Beeswax / Cera Alba / Cire d'abeille, Phenoxyethanol.
*May Contain: Mica, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77492, 77491, 77499)

How To Use

1. Cleanse your face and apply facial moisturiser.

2. Apply foundation (if you use one).

3. Apply NYX Eye Shadow Base all over eyelids and blend well.

4. Apply eyeshadows.

Lil' Missy's Review

NYX Eye Shadow Base is packaged in a small plastic jar and can be purchased from all Sephora outlets. It's available in 3 shades:

• White (ESB01)
• White Pearl (ESB02) - glittery white
• Skin Tone (ESB03) - warm beige

Photo Credit - http://www.nyxcosmetics.com/
Photo Editing - WMM

Each shade intensifies eyeshadows in different ways, but I'd recommend avoiding the White Pearl shade because the glitter particles flake and could end up travelling to other areas of your face. 

I chose mine in the Skin Tone shade, ESB03, because I wanted a more natural base for my eyeshadows. This cream eyeshadow base sets to an almost-powdery feel that enhances eyeshadow and eyeliner application. 

I use my finger to pick up the product from the jar. The consistency is such whereby when you pick it up, you won't get a blob of it on your finger. This is great because if you need more of the product, simply apply more. Rather than picking up and applying too much, then wiping the excess off.

Although it blends down to a matte finish, it still has enough staying power to intensify the colour of whatever eyeshadow you apply over it. The formula helps eye makeup stay in place and prevents creasing, but those of you with oily eyelids may still experience some creasing by the end of the day.

All in all, this is a pretty decent and affordable eyeshadow base. If you have dry skin, make sure your eyelids are moisturised well before applying the product.

Skin Tone ESB03 Shade on The Back of My Hand

Pros

• Affordable.
• Easily purchased from all Sephora outlets.
• Available in 3 shades: White, White Pearl, and Skin Tone.
• Helps eye make up stay put and resist creasing.
• Intensifies eyeshadow colour.
• Intensifies eyeliner colour.
• Easy to apply.

Cons

• Those with oily eyelids may experience creasing.
• The ultra-glittery White Pearl shade tends to flake.

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Until my next update soon... stay beautiful inside out! :) xoxo

Signing off...

~ Lil' Missy ~

WMM Is On YouTube!!

Hey, everyone!

After many requests from my friends, readers, and followers, I'm finally on YouTube!! Yaaayyy!

Uh huh.. I've recently started my very own WMM (Where's My Mirror?) YouTube channel!! I'm so excited!! :D

If you've been wondering about certain products or need some tips that I've not published yet, let me know what they are and I'll do the research for YOU. How convenient is that?? ;)

Do share your thoughts, feedback and/or suggestions on what you'd like to see/watch to help you with your beauty/skin care/body care needs. Or anything at all for that matter! From the products and tips I've featured to whether they work or don't, or even if there are other ways to use them!

I've personally tested (and will continue to test) the products in my updates, so you know that you have my official Lil' Missy seal of approval!

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Below is the first video I did - it's a product review on Benefit Gimme Brow. ;)

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Stay beautiful. Be safe. Always have fun, my lovelies!! :) xoxo

Signing off...

~ Lil' Missy ~

Make-Up Delights For Under RM 140

Hey everyone!

Remember I wrote last week about the Elianto sale ending on 1st September? Guess what the champion did? (by champion, I'm referring to none other than yours truly) I went shopping at Elianto. AGAIN.

In case some of you are wondering, I'm not a shopaholic. Really, I'm not! I'm of the opinion that purchasing items that are value for money is a real steal!

This time around, I bought 11 (count that: ELEVEN) items at Elianto for only RM132.50!

Eye & Lip Make-up Remover, Kabuki Brush & Lip Gloss

This is the first time I've used Elianto's eye and lip make-up remover and I like it! It has a subtle scent, isn't very oily and removes make up well.

I've been wanting to get a Kabuki brush from Sephora or M.A.C, but when I saw this baby on sale at Elianto, I grabbed it! This brush applies powder very well. Definitely value for money!

The lip gloss is pretty nice too. It has a very pretty pinkish/brownish colour that glides well on your lips. And it's so inexpensive!! Value for money for this too, people!

Items?
Deep Sea Water Eye & Lip Make-Up Remover
Kabuki Brush
Risplendere Shine Lip Gloss in 05 Plum Wine

Prices? 
Eye & Lip Make-Up Remover
Before Discount: RM 24.00
After Discount: RM 21.60

Kabuki Brush
Before Discount: RM 21.00
After Discount: RM 10.50

Lip Gloss
Before Discount: RM 23.00
After Discount: RM 6.90

Eyeshadows

I really LIKE Elianto's colours and textures. They apply well, look good, and are inexpensive! They also stay on long - make sure you use an eyelid primer/concealer/base first. I'd definitely recommend these!

Colours?
Safari Shadow in 04 Soft Sandalwood (glittery) *this was a free gift with my purchase
Ardour Shadow in 08 Blushing Purple (non glittery) *this was a free gift with my purchase
Lustre Shadow in 05 Dusky Pink (glittery, great as a highlight)

Prices? 
Before Discount: RM 10.00
After Discount: RM 7.00

Blusher

This is a nice slightly shimmery, marble blusher that applies well and leaves a glow on your cheeks. I tried it and you need to apply only a little to have the subtle colour and glow. Try it!

Colour?
Baked Blusher in 03 Sunrise Bronze

Price? 
Before Discount: RM 33.00
After Discount: RM 23.10

Nail Colour Remover & Nail Colours

I've used their nail colours before and they apply well and look good. The black is interesting because it's a crackle nail colour that leaves a "cracked" look on your nails. 

Items?
Grape Nail Colour Remover 100ml
Nail Colour in 02 White
Crackle Nail Colour in 02 Black

Prices? 
Nail Remover
Before Discount: RM 10.00
After Discount: RM 9.00

Nail Colour in White
No Discount: RM 6.00

Crackle Nail Colour in Black
Before Discount: RM 19.00
After Discount: RM 9.50

Fan Brush & Sinma Nail Colours

The 3 nail colours on the right are from Sinma. They apply well and look alright. You'd need at least 3 or 4 coats to see the colours, though. I wouldn't recommend these.

Items?
Elianto Fan Brush
C.A.L.A.R clear nail colour with glitter (code: 056)
C.A.L.A.R nail colour in yellow (code: 020)
C.A.L.A.R nail colour in purple (code: 028)

Prices? 
Elianto Fan Brush
Before Discount: RM 11.00
After Discount: RM 5.50

C.A.L.A.R Nail Colours from Sinma 
Each for only RM 5.00

Eyeshadow Refill Palette

I bought this empty palette to fit my gorgeous Elianto eyeshadows in. It comes in black, looks simple, and serves the purpose.

Item?
Elianto 6-Colour Refill Palette

Price?
No Discount: RM 18.00

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Overall, I'm very happy with what I've bought. The quality's decent, the products are good - they apply well and look good. I'd recommend them. Try them out and let me know what you think. I'd love to hear from you!

I'm off to do my nails now. Have an awesome weekend, everyone! :) xx

Signing off...

~ Lil' Missy ~

Make-Up Treats For Less Than RM 50

I've run out of lip liner, so I decided to get a new one over the weekend. I've used Elianto lip liner before and it was quite good albeit a little dry. This time I figured I'd try a different type and went to a Watson's store and got me a retractable Silkygirl one.

Then.. And then...

I went to Elianto in Paradigm Mall and got me another lip liner. And two eyeshadows. And a loose powder. Shush, don't judge me.

By the way, Elianto's having a sale until 1st September (I found out only when i went there) so if you like their products or want to try them, go to one of their outlets before the sale ends! Discounts are up to 80% for all ranges while stocks last!

Lip Liners

These are the two lip liners that I bought. I like both colours, although Silkygirl's less dry compared to Elianto. I usually use a moisturising lip balm before applying my lip liner anyhow, so I'm fine with both. 

Colours?
Silkygirl Long-Wearing Lipliner in 02 Mauve (retractable)
Elianto Ultra-Define Lip Liner Pencil in Sienna (pencil)

Price? 
Silkygirl (RM 16.11)
Before Discount: Elianto (RM 12.00)
After Discount: Elianto (RM 8.40)

Eyeshadows

They have many pretty and vibrant colours, but I like these two and they're great for evenings because the colours are a little shiny. My favourite of the two is definitely Sunlight Copper - it's bronze-ish, looks natural and matches my skin tone well (my tone's medium). 

Sunlight Copper looks a wee bit damaged here in the photo because I was testing it and accidentally dug my nail into it. I'm really smooth like that. Really. I am.

Colours?
14 Sunlight Copper
06 Marble Blue

Price? 
Before Discount: RM 10.00 each
After Discount: RM 7.00 each

Mineral Loose Powder

I've been wanting to try a mineral loose powder for a while now and since I was in Paradigm Mall, I went to Sephora to check out their Bare Minerals one. The beauty advisor I spoke with told me that it costs about RM 99.00. 

Say what? RM 99.00 for a mineral loose powder? I'm on a tight budget! Seriously??

I have to say that I'm quite happy with my newly-purchased Elianto powder. When used with the right powder puff/brush, it's almost as good as the Bare Minerals one. It's definitely value for money, so it's good enough for me! 

Colour?
03 Neutral Beige

Price? 
Before Discount: RM 33.00   
After Discount: RM 16.50 

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I'm happy with my purchases, and the best part is that I spent ONLY RM 38.90 for 4 items at Elianto. WOOHOO!! :)

Did I mention that Elianto's having a sale until 1st September? Go, people. GO. Get some of their stuff - they are pretty decent and affordable.

Signing off...

~ Lil' Missy ~