Make Up Essentials

I thought I'd write about the make up I use that are found in my kikay kit.  Consider this a mini-review, if you may.

1. Dior Skin CompactMy love affair with Dior began exactly a year ago. I noticed that my colleague was always looking glam in her make up so I unashamedly asked her what brand she’s using. That very same day, I trooped to the mall and tested Dior’s products on me. Let’s just say it made a very good impression on me so I purchased a few. And this powder was, for me, my best buy.

My major requirement for a compact powder is that it must have sunblock. As you all know, the sun here in Dubai is not so friendly to the skin so it was good that it has SPF 20. What I love most about this product is its lightness. It doesn’t feel heavy on my face and lets my skin breathe, which is what I also want in a powder. It leaves my skin looking soft and radiant with its natural matte finish. Long wearing, too, which makes it perfect for everyday use.



2. Dior Addict Ultra Gloss Reflect
Ooh, this is my favorite gloss of all! It’s truly an ultimate weapon for seduction! Its deep, dazzling shine and sophisticated colors make up a perfect pout for any occasion. It's also water-like so it doesn’t have this heavy, sticky feeling to your lips as compared to Lancome Juicy Tubes. It has a brush tip applicator which makes it easy to apply with precision. I have it in Denim Rose, which instantly gives my face a fresh look without even trying!



3. Dior Crayon Eyeliner
I never leave home without an eye liner. just like Paris Hilton & Lucy Torres-Gomez, I have a wonky eye (or sometimes called ‘lazy eye’) – the right one if you haven't noticed (my maternal grandma thinks it’s my lucky charm!) In order to hide it, I create an illusion using the eyeliner. and there’s no other make up better to use than an eyeliner to draw a fine line along the base of my lashes to instantly give me that ‘doe-eyed’ look. Very easy to apply and soft to the touch, too. It also comes with a beveled foam blending tip and its own sharpener.


4. MAC Fluidline Eyeliner
Why do I need another eyeliner, you ask? This MAC invention is what I use as a top liner. It comes in a small jar that’s very handy. It’s long lasting so I don’t have to carry the pot with me wherever I go for touch ups. It’s a gel type so applying it is very easy, and smudge proof compared to liquid liners. I have it in black track. To apply, I use a brush to do the trick, and the perfect brush for this is the MAC 210 precise eye liner brush. The only con is that it’s difficult to take off so you have to use special make up remover for it.

5. Maybelline Great Lash Curved Brush Washable Mascara
Beauty experts say that the best mascara in make up history is Maybelline Great Lash. And I completely agree. With its affordable price of $35, it's wand truly does magic. It's a breakthrough eye product that thickens my lashes and conditions them at the same time. It also gives them the curliest curl ever without clumping or globbing. Maybelline brand is categorized as a drugstore make up but for me, this mascara is still the best even if it’s not so chica. The only downside is that it’s not available here in the UAE, so I had it purchased pa in the States.