Etude House Summer 2015 New Collection (Official Swatches)

Summer 2015 Collection: Bling Me Prism

etude house collaborated with the jewellery brand high cheeks. read on to see swatches!

the name of this series is named bling me prism, with the inclusion of the iconic lips and peace hand (of high cheeks) design into the packaging of the collection, giving them a very cheeky and fun vibe.


part of the collection in their promotional image.


i don't know what's the right word to describe the feeling these funky images give me. it's almost as though i'm high on LSD and these colourful and almost totally unrelated images float around my head. spacey and psychedelic may be close to what i just described. i wouldn't be surprised if i see some cosmic kitty and glowing unicorn shooting lasers out of their eyes within some of the designs. (note: author is not high at the moment this entry was written)

this series is for the eyes, lips, nails, and skin. let's start with the eyes.

BLING ME PRISM LOOK AT MY EYES | 3500 won

the eyeshadow is reformulated, it now has a jelly texture. the "prism" part of the collection name probably stemmed from the glitter and shimmer of the collection, as it contains luxury and visual pearl pigments (according to the official website). meant to be worn like an accessory, this eyeshadow series is 8 colours huge. since it's a summer collection, it's formulated to be long lasting and with good adherence to your skin.

BLING ME PRISM LOOK AT MY EYES (OFFICIAL SWATCH)

the colours ranges from the wearable nudes and browns, with the addition of two really bright colours (GR705 milky sparkling and PK006 budapest). i guess you can't call this a summer collection without an injection of brighter colours!

OR213 suede tassle is an soft orangey brown and it looks gorgeous as a overall lid colour. i also like BR416 muscle mania, a pinkish bronze that is neutral enough to fit most skin tones. *time to update my DIY eyeshadow palette with new eyeshadow* the rest are just MEH.

BLING ME PRISM LOOK AT MY EYES JEWEL | 6600 won

as if the above eyeshadows aren't shimmery enough, they released 3 more highly shimmery shades in the look at my eyes jewel series.

BLING ME PRISM LOOK AT MY EYES JEWEL (OFFICIAL SWATCH)

the pearl and glitter in these eyeshadow will make your eyes glimmer like a jewel. the powder is moist and has a fluffy touch, i think you'll get lesser fall outs if you apply this with a finger.

BLING ME PRISM EYES |  8600 won

a water based eyeshadow, it has a good staying power once it sets.

BLING ME PRISM EYES (OFFICIAL SWATCH)

these may just make really good eyeshadow bases. #3 darling heart is a lovely pastel pink, and #4 perfect seems like the ultimate eyebase to help all other powder eyeshadow appear more pigmented and true to colour.

BLING ME PRISM COLOUR IN LIQUID LIPS | 9600 won

recently launched in march 2015, the colour in liquid lips is also part of the bling me prism collection. do expect the same intense colour and high shine.

BLING ME PRISM COLOUR IN LIQUID LIPS (OFFICIAL SWATCH)

i like how PK010 bling in pink beam and OR206 spangle in coral is looking on the model's lips, but i wonder if it really looks like that in reality.

BLING ME PRISM PLAY NAIL | 3000 won

BLING ME PRISM PLAY NAIL (OFFICIAL SWATCH)

the shades look almost holographic in the photos, if that's real it'd be amazing. personally loving #3 fake emerald because i have a penchant for anything turqoise/emerald/teal. it's barely noticeable on the nail, but the glitter in #5 prism kiss is actually in the shape of a red juicy lip!

BLING ME PRISM SHADOW CASE (FOURS) | 6000 won

for those of you without a DIY eyeshadow case, you may consider getting one of their eyeshadow cases.

BLING ME PRISM SHADOW CASE (FOURS) 

BLING ME PRISM SHADOW CASE (EIGHTS) | 8000 won

it also come in a larger size which houses 8 eyeshadows if you have that much.

BLING ME PRISM SHADOW CASE (EIGHTS) | 8000 won

BLING ME PRISM JEWEL HENNA STICKER | 5500 won

if eyes and lips aren't enough for you, you can wear some good old temporary tattoos on your skin. some of them are actually nail stickers (i guess you can differentiate them by size?). i guess fans of the high cheeks brand would love these affordable options to garnish their wrist with tattoo bracelets! adorable!

i like that etude house collaborates with different brands and people to constantly push out new colours, even though i'm not necessarily going to buy them all, but i just purely enjoy admiring the stuff they create. i'm dreaming of the day i get to collaborate with them :) i guess it's every beauty fanatics' dream?

if i can only buy one item from this collection, it'd probably be the emerald nail polish because it's hard to find such a colour at this price elsewhere.

what's your favourite item from this collection?

all images are taken from the official etude house website

2015 @cosme Best New Makeup Award (Cosmetics)

At last, the new colour cosmetics ranking.

on top of the @cosme annual ranking (which i've wrote about in a separate entry), @cosme also released a biannual best new makeup awards. it is given to new products that have been released in the past 6+ months. i think they should just name it "best new comer award" to avoid any confusion with their annual ranking (which surveys all products regardless of release dates). in other words, only good products that are newly released can make it into this list.

finally, after writing about best new skin care and best new base makeup, here comes the best new colour cosmetics.

the overall winner for the best new makeup is the maquillage dramatic rouge.

GRAND PRIZE

MAQUillAGE | dramatic rouge

a sheer lipstick that creates lady like lips, it is formulated with moisturizing oils that not only keep your lips kissable and pouty, but it also hugs your lips tightly without the sticky feeling.

BEST EYESHADOW

first place

JILL STUART | ribbon couture eyes

the smooth texture creates puppy eyes that captivates a lady.

second place

LUNASOL | tender clear eyes

third place

AUBE COUTURE | bright up eyes

BEST EYELINER

first place

FLOW FUSHI | mote liner liquid takumi

helps you get that perfect fine eyeliner easily.

second place

HEROINE MAKE | smooth liquid liner super keep

third place

K PALETTE | real lasting eye liner 24h waterproof

BEST MASCARA

first place

RMK | W colour mascara

an exquisite two-tone mascara for a true mascara lover. add sophistication to your eyes.

second place

CANMAKE | flaring curl mascara

BEST LIPSTICK

first place

MAQuiiAGE | dramatic rouge

long lasting hydration and shine.

second place

COSME DECORTE | AQMW rouge glow

third place

COFFRET DOR | premium stay rouge

BEST LIPGLOSS

first place

CANMAKE | your lips only gloss

the lightly tinted gloss has an ever changing colour that adds some fun into the makeup process.

second place

INTEGRATE | girl's kiss jelly

third place

YSL BEAUTE | volupte tint in oil

BEST BLUSHER

first place (also the grand prize winner)

MAQuillAGE | dramatic mood veil

the glowy powder enhances your skin while adding more dimension to your face. perfect for achieving a natural looking flush of colour on your cheeks.

second place

GUERLAIN | meteorite perles de blush

(limited edition)

third place

ETTUSAIS | heart cheek colour

just want to have note down my own two cents: there's a good mixture of high end brands and drugstore brands here. even though these products are newly released, i think beauty companies are running out of ideas and innovations because it's basically the same thing being washed and repackaged over and over. i probably expected too much, since this is supposed to be a ranking of good makeup products that are newly released, which doesn't necessarily mean it has to be completely new idea.

Sigma Unboxing (Brushes and Make Up)

Beauty Delivery To My Doorstep This Week

i guess if you are a beauty freak like me, sigma wouldn't be foreign to you.

full disclosure: i recently joined their affliate program! as a result, i was sent a welcome package. i've always heard so much good stuff about sigma, but the price tag really stopped me from venturing into their brushes. moreover, they're made from natural hair, something i'm not very confident of maintaining. now i have a chance to try them out before deciding if i want to invest in more of their products.

read on for a 10% coupon code!

since i can't do videos yet, the next best thing to an unboxing video is an unboxing entry.


i was surprised with a splash of hot pink after i opened the black box.
speaking of inner wildness!
all the goodies are wrapped in black paper.


i was sent the sigma spa express brush cleaning glove, a set of brushes and cosmetics, and a little gift for joining the affliate program.


a closer look at the brushes and cosmetic products (from left to right):

powder blush (heavenly)
eye shadow (notre dame)
lip base (indulgent)

3DHD kabuki brush
3DHD precision brush

buff and blend E39
medium sweeper E54
eye shading E55

(this mini size brush is a beauty affliate special i think? it looks so cute!)

i did a quick swatch of the lip base and eye shadow, and i am surprised at how smooth and even the lip base is. the pinkish brown/coral/nude shade is a winner for me :)


wearing the sigma lip base in indulgent.

the eye shadow is kind of a mysterious colour to me as i do not know how to describe it just yet. once i'm able to swatch them on my skin, i will.


pray hard that my skin will heal really soon so that the swatches can be up here ASAP! currently working on some first impression blog entries which should be up in the coming weeks :D

from now till the end of september 2015, you can use the code INNOVATINGBEAUTY to get 10% off your orders!

2015 @cosme Best New Makeup Award (Base Make Up)

Here comes the base make up products!

on top of the @cosme annual ranking (which i've wrote about in a separate entry), @cosme also released a biannual best new makeup awards. it is given to new products that have been released in the past 6+ months. i think they should just name it "best new comer award" to avoid any confusion with their annual ranking (which surveys all products regardless of release dates). in other words, only good products that are newly released can make it into this list.

in this entry, i've compiled the list of base makeup products. you can read about the best new skin care ranking in a separate entry. as you will see, there isn't much new innovation when it comes to base makeup. i don't even see a category for concealers!

BEST POWDER FOUNDATION

first place

MAQuillAGE | dramatic powder UV

lightweight and fluffy like mousse, the powder creates good skin that look so good, people may think it's your own skin.

second place

EST | powder foundation silky smooth

third place

ONLY MINERALS | premium foundation

BEST LIQUID FOUNDATION

first place

LANCOME | blanc expert liquid

the perfect foundation to help your makeup last the entire day!

second place

BOBBI BROWN | intensive skin serum foundation SPF40 (PA++++)

third place

DHC | Q10 moisture care liquid foundation EX

BEST SETTING POWDER

first place
GUERLAIN | meteorites compact

the powder that enhances your skin is finally here.

second place

DIOR | diorskin nude air loose powder

third place

DHC | Q10 moisture care face powder EX

BEST BB CREAM

first place

BIORE | sara sara aqua rich BB essence

effectively blocks out UV rays while camouflaging your skin for a natural look.

second place

PRIOR | BB gel cream

third place

YSL BEAUTE |  forever light creator SPF50

BEST CC CREAM

first place

JILL STUART | airy tint watery CC cream

can be used on its own to create a long lasting pure skin effect. covers all types of blemishes effortlessly.

second place

CHANEL | CC cream SPF50

third place

LANCOME | city miracle CC cream

omitted in this entry are the makeup primers, which you can see for yourself by click on the link!

most of the products in the ranking are from the higher end brands, i think it's a smart choice to invest in better base products since we use them over a wider surface area!

2015 @cosme Best New Makeup Award (Skin Care)

Let's talk about skin care first.

on top of the @cosme annual ranking (which i've wrote about in a separate entry), @cosme also released a biannual best new makeup awards. it is given to new products that have been released in the past 6+ months. i think they should just name it "best new comer award" to avoid any confusion with their annual ranking (which surveys all products regardless of release dates). in other words, only good products that are newly released can make it into this list.


there several categories, i'll be focusing on the skin care ranking in this entry.

BEST TONER

first place

LANCOME | blanc expert essence lotion

a toner that acts like a serum, it brightens the skin and is extremely moisturizing.

second place

ATTENIR | dress lift lotion

third place

FRESHEL | lotion (moist) N

BEST SERUM/BOOSTER

first place

FRESHEL | skin freshener

effective mist that draws moisture from the surrounding towards your skin, perfect for combating dryness during day time.

second place

BENEFIQUE | white retinol essence

third place

CHANEL | hydra beauty micro serum

BEST LOTION

first place

MINON | aminomoist moisture milk

highly moisturizing without the thick or sticky feeling.

second place

ATTENIR | dress lift day emulsion

third place

COSME DECORTE | cellgenie emulsion white ER (more moist type)

BEST SUNSCREEN

first place

ALLIE | extra UV gel (mineral moist neo)

although it has a very high SPF, the gel is extremely lightweight and is very waterproof.

second place

BIORE | aqua rich watery essence

third place

JILL STUART | relax aqua chiffon protector N

i didn't write about face wash, cream, and lip care as most of the products look really foreign to me. you can check out the ranking by clicking on the respective words!

i really want to get my hands on the freshel skin freshener mist. they're just an all rounder - hydrating, preps your skin for makeup, and sets your makeup. i hope the mist is fine enough, that will be the most important factor in determining how good it really is.