The Unique Flower Pond

KARL LAGERFELD 

FURLA

KIKO MILANO - 3D Hydra gloss in 01

REVLON - 035 blush 

THE BODY SHOP - Eye Definer Kohl Crayon

DESSANGE - mini hairbrush 

Compact Mirror & Hair Pin

VICTORIA’S SECRECT - Love Addict

CLINIQUE - Dramatically Different Moisturising Gel 

CARMEX - Lip Balm 

CLIPP - Hand & Body Cream 

Wet Wipes

Headphones 

Pen 

Pain Relief (Panadol)

1- Foundation 

2- Concealer 

3- Setting Powder (preferably translucent) 

4- Bronzer 

5- Blush 

6- Highlighter 

7- (at least) 3 Eyeshadow Colours 

8- Eyeliner 

9- Mascara

Mini Haul! 

Make Up For Ever - Mat Velvet + ($47)

Benefit Porefsiional [7.5 ml] ($12)

DUPES? 

No! 

The Touche Eclat by YSL is, in theory, a concealer that is used for a touch of radiance. I, however, use it as a highlighter as the product does not conceal well (you’ve probably heard this before). However, it highlights wonderfully and this is my second one! (I only purchase this at the Duty Free due to its high price). 

I wanted to find a dupe for this product because of the price, and I came across the Lightening Touch by The Body Shop. 

This product is a terrible dupe and I do not recommend it for anyone. I am in the number 3 in The Body Shop product and in the number 2 from YSL. The Body Shop product costs $14.50 whereas the YSL costs $42.00. This extreme price gap was what initially drew me into these two products (I bought 2). 

The Lightening Touch is bigger and has more product, so I was really excited to try it out. However, when you twist the bottom, the product separates, leaving you with a pigmented solid texture and a clear thin gel-like liquid. I first thought that this was a mistake from the factory, so I opened the second one I got and the same thing happened. Even when I shook the pen, there was no difference in the outcome. You kind of have to mix the liquid and the solid together. 

After I mixed it together on the back of my hand, I put it under my eye, where it was very sheer, and very splotchy, with dark solid spots amidst the liquid of the product. 

This product did not 1) conceal anything 2) highlight anything. It was just an extra layer of useless product. 

I read some reviews online and saw that this problem occurred after The Body Shop changed their formula, and that this product was a great concealing dupe (even better -- since it actually concealed) to the YSL Touche Eclat. 

This product is one of my favorite products out there. It is on the pricey end, and I did get my hands on it by taking it from my mother's vanity, but nonetheless, it is so worth it.

This product claims to "even out skin tone and add radiance." This product, although has a matte feel, making it suitable for people with oily skin (like me), does not make the face look dull. It adds a glow-y look to the face, making it look healthy and luminous all day. I have worn this product for up to 8 hours (during school and work) and I love how it stays. I do find myself feeling a bit oily after I am out in direct sunlight, or after I have played sports, but it is never extreme. When I play sports, the oil usually goes away as my sweat dries up, and the oil left is enough to blot, but this product never claimed to be sweat-proof.

As for the evening of the skin tone, I feel like it uses the shine characteristic of this product to keep the face blurred, and to even it out as much as possible. This product has SPF 35, which is perfect for the summer time.

So Cute: This gloss does not stay on very long as it is a very light gloss shade. It is nothing at all as what is shown in the music video. I would wear it on top of a lip kit to make it look good.

Literally: This lip gloss is my favourite out of the two. It is the middle shade, so it is darker than so cute, but lighter than "Like". This lip gloss also does not last too long, but lasts longer than the So Cute.

Overall, the lip kits are a bigger value for money, having the lip glosses be only $15.

Koko K: This colour is a really nice one. It is very light and can look very natural on people with naturally pale skin or lips. I haven't been able to wear it properly though because of how tan I became during the summer.

Candy K: This lip kit is by far my favourite one. It is great for the day, and looks very natural and it lasts very long. It is advertised as Kylie Jenner's favourite, and is many people's favourites too.

Posie K: This lip kit is also one of my favourite ones too. I like wearing it at night to dinners or to parties. It stays on really well and lasts very long.

Kourt K: This lip kit is the worst one of the ones I bought. I heard because it is a dark colour, it goes on very streaky and patchy. The more that is layered, the more that that it chips. It is not worth the $29.