Makeup Talk : Matte VS Shimmery

Hello everyone! I've been wrecking my brain on what to post for today. Then I thought why not do a post where I can spark a debate? LOL. Just kidding, but for the record I actually did want to do something debatable, although I doubt this topic even worth the debate or not.

So, the question for today is, which one is better in the cosmetic world, Matte or Shimmery? This includes everything in the makeup scope: lipstick, eyeshadow, foundation, blush, etc.

• Lipstick

On the lips: MAC Russian Red

When I was about 10 years old, I was rummaging through my Mom's makeup bag and found a tube of very, very shimmery lipstick. I remember clearly that it has deep pink color with gold speckles around it. As any girl would do, I started to glide the lipstick on my lips and examined myself on the mirror. I remember that I didn't like it, it just made me look unflattering. Until today, I never liked shimmery lipsticks especially the shiny, glossy ones. I can handle lustrous lipsticks with lipliner underneath, but other than that, it is beyond repair. 

My very first matte lipstick was the NYX Matte Lipsticks collection in Natural. I still have it right now and I absolutely love it. My absolute favorite matte lipstick has to be MAC Russian Red. I love how matte lipsticks make me look: sleek, neat and flattering. I would wear matte lipsticks over shimmery lipsticks anytime. 

• Eyeshadows

Essence Sun Club Palette

Now, I have love/hate relationship with both matte and shimmery eyeshadows. I never really know why. At some point, matte eyeshadows look good one me and at some point I look as dull as a dead plant. Same goes with shimmery eyeshadows, sometimes I just look TOO over the top but sometimes, I look like sparkly diva! Both my favorite matte and shimmery eyeshadows are by Essence (Matte Eyeshadow palette and Sun Club palette respectively)

• Foundation

Revlon Colorstay in 310 Warm Golden

I have oily skin, no doubt I would choose matte finish over radiant finish anytime. No debate here! My favorite foundation, the Revlon Colorstay has a matte finish which I am so grateful for.

• Blush/Bronzer

Same goes with foundation, I'm all the matte team for blush and bronzer! If I ever want a shimmer, I would just pop a highlighter on my cheeks and I never have to worry about my face turning into grease. I don't have a favorite blush but right now, I'm obsessed with Catrice Defining Brush which I did a full review on. My all time fave bronzer is the Essence Matte Bronzing Powder in 02 Love To Be Matt.

Which team are you on? Team Matte or Team Shimmery? 

Cheers, 

Beauty Tag: 7 Deadly Sins

I heard about these tags from Ingrid Nilsen aka missglamorazzi on youtube and amazing blogger, Frances, and I was thinking why not do the same? So I'm going to answer a bunch of questions based on the 7 deadly sins. 

GREED

What is your most inexpensive beauty item? What is your most expensive? 

My most inexpensive beauty item would be my Essence Kajal Pencil in 08 Teddy. It only costed me a dollar! My most expensive has to be my Revlon Colorstay Foundation (my shade is 310 Warm Golden), it costed me around $28 which is pretty pricey for a college student with a college budget like me! 

Revlon Colorstay Foundation in 310 Warm Golden

Essence Kajal Pencil in 08 Teddy

WRATH

What beauty products do you have love/hate relationship with? What product has been the hardest to get?

I have love/hate relationships with eyeliners an eyeshadows. It's really hard to get winged eyeliner right and symmetrical, while eyeshadows are really hard to mix and match. Like which color is for the crease, across the eyelids and outer corners. Sometimes I usually just mix what I think will look great and turns up looking muddy :( 

GLUTTONY

What your most delicious beauty products? 

I had to say my Body Shop Lip Balm and Catrice Infusion Long Lasting Lip Stain. They taste so so sweet that I can't resist licking.

Catrice Color Infusion Long Lasting Lip Stain 

SLOTH

What beauty product do you neglect, due to laziness?

Without a doubt, lip liners. Especially when I wear bright lipsticks, I am always either lazy or forgetful about applying lip liners and regret it when my lipstick melts.

PRIDE

What beauty product gives you the most self confidence?

Foundation and concealers because without them, my makeup look wouldn't be complete. Unless you have perfect baby skin. 

LUST

What attributes do you find the most attractive in the opposite sex?

Physical wise, I love an 'appropriately' buff man with a gorgeous eyes and smile (dimples is a yes!!). Personality wise, I just want a person who could make me happy and support everything that I do. 

Eye candy! Steven R. McQueen

ENVY

What items would you most like to receive as a gift?

Something I can't afford or isn't available in my country. I really really want the Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua Foundation :( I've seen people wear it and they look absolutely flawless.

Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua Foundation

And that's it! I am tagging all of you to do this, leave me your blog address so I can check it out!

Cheers,