New Camera?

Hey guys!

I've been considering a new camera, and I've narrowed the list of cameras down to these!
Watch'ya think? :)
I think I might go for the Canon IXUS 230 HS, that retails around $369 SGD.
I saw a reviews on it, one of which is this! However, in that review, he mentioned that video recording in limited to 10 minutes :( Might consider another one?
I always wanted to get a Canon Powershot E1 because of the colours it's available it, but now I want something that has better functions and more modes, rather than just the colours they came in.
I MIGHT consider a Canon IXUS 115 HS. Or I'll go both the 230 and 115? :/ Haha, well that means I need to starve for MONTHS, YEARS, CENTURIES, before I can save up enough money :/ Or just stop spending so much on make up and clothes :( But I'll make it work :)
I think the Canon IXUS 130 HS isn't that bad too, but I'll do a bit more research first. Because I ant a camera that can take awesome photos and record good quality videos without video duration limitations. But overall, these are the ones THAT REALLY HAVE A HIGH CHANCE OF ME GETTING THEM :D (but of curse the one with the highest chance is the 230)

1. Canon IXUS 230 HS
2. Canon IXUS 115 HS
3. Canon IXUS 130 HS

Review: Items from Haul 10 August 2012

Okay guys!
It's a bright day today and as promised I'll do a review on the items I got yesterday :) So, let's begin :)

COMPARING THE TWO FOUNDATION
As you know, yesterday in the previous post, I mentioned that I prefer the Essence foundation compared to the Maybelline one. Here's why:... (By the way, the Essence one is in shade 20 Soft Nude, and the Maybelline one is in P01.
First, the finish and coverage of them. I find the Essence one gives better coverage compared to the Maybelline one. The Essence one gives more of a Medium coverage, while I find the Maybelline one giving more of a Sheer coverage. The Essence one gives more of a Satin finish, while the Maybelline one gives a Natural finish. Although the Maybelline one is my correct skin tone, I find that when applied, it makes your skin look slightly paler (maybe that's why faith told me to get the Essence Bronzer :/ ), while the Essence one gave a slightly sun kissed look, which I thought was pretty cool and thus you wouldn't need bronzer.
Next, the volume and price. The Essence one was $8.30 while the Maybelline one was $26.80 (or maybe a few cents less? Can't remember the exact price.) I wouldn't mind paying more if the foundation is really good (take MAC for example) but the fact that the Essence one is so cheap yet so awesome really helps my wallet :) Also, the Essence foundation contains 30ml while the Maybelline one contains only 25ml.
Another thing to consider, the SPF and how long it lasts. The Maybelline one has SPF 18, while the Essence one doesn't have any SPF. :( BUT, the Essence one states that it can last of 16h, but the Maybelline one doesn't state anything.
Now, just comparing other things about the foundations. First, the bottles. The Maybelline one is made of glass, while Essence one is made of plastic. So the Maybelline may not be the best one to bring if you are travelling, especially if you're gonna put it in your hand carry luggage or something. Next, the texture and consistency of the product. When I pumped out the Essence foundation, it was quite okay, like half liquid half solid, which was good cos' it didn't slide down my hand. Not like the Maybelline one. When I first pumped it out, it was like coloured water. Like literally, it came out like coloured water, even after shaking it. It was only until a few pumps later that it became better. Next, the country where it was made. The Essence one was made in France, while the Maybelline one was made in China :O Okayyyyyyyyyy, now the smell of the product. The Essence one has a nice smell, like one scented sun block I had before. I REALLY REALLY LOVE THE SMELL OF IT! But the Maybelline one is not scented :( Awwwwwwwwwwwww D;
So overall, I prefer the Essence one :D

THE STRAWBERRY YOGHURT LIP BALM
I got this for fun?? I don't really know why I got this :/ But it's quite nice, kinda similar to Baby Lips :)

THE NAIL POLISHES FROM SASA
Really cute pastel colours, although they are quite translucent, so you might needa apply a few coats :)

ESSENCE NAIL POLISHES
I haven't used any I bought yesterday, but I have some before I bought yesterday's batch, and they are awesome, so obviously the ones from yesterday will be the same :)

ESSENCE BRONZING COMPACT POWDER
I used this yesterday on the Maybelline Foundation, and it managed to add more glow to my skin (stupid thing to say, after all it is bronzer -.- ) Although I don't usually use bronzer.

ESSENCE MASCARA
Quite disappointed that it had the same disgusting smell like the mascara I previously got from the 'I LOVE' range. But besides that, it was pretty good. I think all their mascaras are highly pigmented, as even this is WAY DARKER than my Maybelline 'The Falsies' mascara.

So that's all, haven't really tried the other products. Byyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyye :)

Haul 10 August 2012 ^^

Hey hey guys! :*

So I went to Tampines 1 and Parkway today :)

This are some of the stuff I bought! Will do a separate review as it's late now and I haven't really tried most of the products :)

FROM BLOGSHOPPING
I got a pink dream catcher necklace at $6 and a light blue skull bracelet for $8 :)

Continue reading to find out where I got the other armswag :)

FROM ELITREND
I decided to go here to get some #armswag. Got them at 3 pieces for $5 :) ^^^^^ (The other bracelets in that pictures)

FROM SASA AT TAMPINES 1
Going to go through very briefly on what I got. Will do a more detailed post/video tomorrow :)
First, Maybelline Pure Liquid Mineral Liquid Foundation at $26.80 (or so)
Next, I got a Bronson Mini Hair Straighter in Pink at $16.90
Also, I got a Strawberry Yoghurt Lip Balm at $2.50 which also came in Orange or Avocado flavours
Lastly, I got 2 nail polishes which were $5 for both

 FROM WATSONS AT PARKWAY
Okay, so all the following items are ESSENCE :)
So yeah, first, the Stay All Day 16h Long Lasting Make Up in 20 Soft Nude at $8.30 (really love this compared to the Maybelline one. Will be a review on it)
Next, the Bronzing Compact Powder Matt in 02 Love to be Matt at $6.50 (or around there, maybe a couple cents off?) I didn't get the 'Bronzing Powder' because it was SUPER BIG, although this one already seems big, and I don't usually use bronzer, so I had no idea why I bought this.
Also purchased the Marble Mania Eye Shadow in 03 Swirl it, Baby! at $6 (This was the main reason why I went Essence shopping) Also wanted to get the Marble Blush, but it was OOS and most likely they won't be re-stocking as the sales lady said :(
I also bought another Gel Eyeliner Brush as I REALLY REALLY LOVE THEM! One was at $3.30 and I bought the last one on the shelf
I decided to try their gel liner since I got their brush. Really wanted Black colour, but the only ones available were like a metallic brownish colour or grey, so I got the brown one. One was at $6.50 (or so)
I got the Eye Pencil in 02 Hot Chocolate for days where I don't want the intense winged eye liner look. One was $4.30
Got another mascara, this one was their best seller, the Multi Action Mascara which was $5.40
Lastly, I went crazy with the nail polishes cos' for once, there were more than 10 colours instock! One was at $2.80, I bought 5. So do the maths :P (Colours listed in the pictures)

FROM DAISO AT TAMPINES 1
Just got some stuff for my make up storage :) And a book!

Love :*

Fake MAC? :O How extreme can people get?

Hey guys!

I heard that recently fake MAC products are getting more and more common :O And most of the time people purchase them without realising that they are knock-offs. Obviously, the best way to ensure that what you are purchasing is 100% authentic MAC or whatever brand for that matter is to buy it from their actual stores, online or licensed sellers. Most fake products are sold on eBay from people without registration, so you have no idea whether the item is truly authentic :( A friend of mine recently purchased fake MAC products with include a FAKE BRUSH SET, a FAKE WONDER WOMAN BLUSH (the seller also sold fake wonder woman eye shadows but my friend didn't get them) and A FAKE LADY GAGA VIVA GLAM EYE SHADOW. If you guys were wondering how I knew they were fake, continue to read :)

Okay, first, the fake brush set. The brush set consists of 5 brushes and costs $15 (SGD) Converted, it is roughly $12 USD or around £8 GBP or $11 AUD. Seeing this, you can tell it's a fake. The price of ONE MAC brush does not even come close to this, let alone a set of five -.- Next, the brushes included in the set. Below is a picture of the set.

As you can see, they are not even numbered according to the numbers MAC labels their brushes with. And in case you guys didn't know, I visit the MAC frequently, AND I HAVE NEVER SEEN AN EYE SHADOW SPONGE APPLICATOR ON THE SITE. -.- Fail. When they arrive on my friend's side, I will borrow them and most likely do a video so you guys can see the differences between the authentic MAC brushes and this fake set -.- Also, this came in many colours like black, pink, gold and transparent. -.- She also had another type of 'MAC' brush set, which had transparent handles, and these cost more as she claimed they were 'limited edition' -.- Here they are :

Next, the fake wonder woman blush. The seller didn't provide really clear pictures, so I couldn't really tell if this particular blush my friend got was fake or not, but judging by the other stuff, it's most probably fake. The seller sold a normal MAC blush, the ones that are permanent on the MAC site. But the ones she had came with a small brush and a mirror. FAKE!!! And her wonder woman eye shadow was even worst *eye roll* I'm sure you guys know that MAC eye shadows are flat and never have that 'dome' shape, not like Coastal Scents type. And also, the Wonder Woman eye shadow palette looks like this

Not like this:

Kinda pathetic right? -.-'' *serve eye roll and face palm*

Last, the Lady Gaga Viva Glam eye shadow. After doing some research, I found that this product never really existed in MAC. That's why it is important to Google stuff up before purchasing it. However, do correct me if I'm wrong about this, because I found all this info on Google, but personally, I thought Viva Glam was lip sticks and lip glosses. So these people are just trying to use the Viva Glam name to sell their fake products, which really sucks because the money you send on an AUTHENTIC VIVA GLAM is donated to the MAC AIDS fund to help people with HIV AIDS. So if you buy a fake Viva Glam, you're mean :( So don't be mean :) Anyways, I don't have any picture of this fake eye shadow because the seller took it down as 'all pieces of the eye shadow have been sold, and we can't bring in more as it is limited edition :D' -.-" Anyways, when the items arrive, I will do a video for you guys okay? :)