Coastal Scents vs KATE gel eyeliner

I just got my new gel eyeliner from Coastal Scents in True Black last week. I did some swatches of it and actually wore it out for 2 times and to be honest, I was pretty upset with it.
I just don't get it.... there are so many great reviews about this. Coastal Scents' gel liner is infamous for smudge-free and superb pigmentation.

From the website:
"Gel Liners



24 rich in color Gel Liners have arrived, these apply with ease using an angle liner brush. We were sure to pass out samples to several of our testers who have used these for 2 months. Application is easy, has the ability to design and be creative, lasts all day without smudging or creasing and are highly pigmented."

Before I go into any conclusion, I did a quick comparison between the KATE gel eyeliner I'm currently using now with this Coastal Scents.

Coastal Scents ($6.95 for 3.0g) & KATE ($15-17 for 2.5g). Obviously Coastal Scents is way cheaper here.

Upon application, I have to say that both have almost the same smooth texture. But of course, I've been using the KATE for almost a year now and the CS is brand new. Well, to be fair, KATE might be smoother a year ago.. The gel has gotten drier after a year long.

Pigmentation wise, CS wins hands down. I personally prefer CS' pigmented black rather than KATE's. This KATE that I have, have some tiny glitters on it and I don't really favour them so much.

So, judgement time!

For the smudge test, I started off by using my bare clean and dry finger and I did a quick swipe over the 2 swatches. TO MY HORROR... CS smudged like crazy here. *I was really really shocked, because I actually had some high expectations on it*. Oh well, I couldn't really believe myself that time. On the other hand for KATE, it didn't smudge at all. =)

Look at the picture on how much that CS gel liner smudged... *plain disappointment here*

It got worst when I swiped it with my Mandom makeup remover (will review this soon). I was really really upset with it.. =(

So, my take on it;
Yes to pigmentation, No to smudge free *most important point for a gel liner*, Yes to smoothness.


While I still stumbled upon the quality of this particular gel liner, I went to http://www.makeupalley.com/ to look for the product review and yes, I found out that there are some people who were experiencing the same problem as I did. However, majority were saying that these are smudge - free. Why...?

Have we gotten the bad batch? =(
Unlucky me...

p/s: I still think the Bobbi Brown gel eyeliner I used to have few years ago is still the best. =)

NYX Megashine Lipgloss

I got this NYX Megashine Lipgloss in Smokey Look in my recent NYX haul (to be exact, last year). This particular lipgloss has got alot of great reviews especially from the US counterpart but I was hesistating to get this because I'm not really a lipgloss person. I really hate the sticky and greasy after feeling on the lips. And also, I get really irritated if my hair sticks on it too.. >.<

But after getting to know from a friend, who is also a beauty blogger from Taiwan bought this and raved about it, I thought of giving it a try to. And she asked me to trust her that this is not so sticky like any other lipgloss.

So, this one here, is pretty special as I really think that it is not sticky at all. My lips didn't feel "heavy" too and I just love to reapply it over and over again. I think I went crazy too when I just put it on randomly when I was chilling in my own room. Haha

Why Smokey Look? First impression, I thought it was a darker shade of lipgloss, but after seeing the color and wearing it, I think I get it. It's the perfect shade for a smokey look, or to be paired up with smokey eyes.

I've tried this look myself and I really think it's a great color. The gloss applied on top of Nude lipsticks is just the perfect match. However, one thing though... I find the smell to be a little too strong for my liking. It smells kinda like cough syrup tho.. :/ Anyway, the smell didn't really lingers that long for me to hate it. Hehs.

without flash

with flash ON

Megashine Lipgloss is a more expensive line from the normal Round Lipgloss. I think it's retailing at $5 online, http://www.cherryculture.com/, http://www.nyxcosmetics.com/. It's a little expensive but fret not, they always have discount/ SALES. :D

doodle time at BoatHouse, TTDI

*we are a Happy Family~*

hahaha.

Doodled by my colleague during lunch time in a very cozy restaurant, where they supplied crayons on the table for us.

Since this restaurant's interior caught my eyes, I think it deserve a post here. =)

boatHOUSE Restaurant, in TTDI, Kuala Lumpur.

let's start with some pictures of the interior.

the food that we ordered.....

(didn't manage to snap all the dishes. This is super difficult when you're dining with very hungry people. Haha)

Mushroom salad - thumbs up!

Cempedak (Malaysia's local fruit - something similar to jackfruit) chicken -

this is something very new to me. Smells really nice of fried cempedak, and the meat was really juicy and sweet. However, the minced chicken was kinda bland..

Seafood platter combo - not mine, but the person said that the portion is too small for him and the food was just nice.

The name is.. The Late Breakfast set. Haha. - this looks yummy and was really yummy. Don't think that these can go wrong with the taste. :P

Lastly, my Grilled Mint Lamb Slivers, wrapped in I don't know, the waiter told me "Potato Skin" ??

Well, this one here was not really that tasty. The lamb was dry and bland.. :(

However, the fries and coleslaw were yummy.

They also serve bottomless in house Fruit Punch for every set that you ordered. I personally think that the food here is just mediacore but this is a nice and cozy place to hang out with some friends for catching up. I think it's also a pub when night comes.