So everyone channels their nervous energy into different things. Everytime I have to study, I do something different.
Last year it was bags. Many bags. So many, I can't remember them all and am embarrassed by some of them. (c'mon - when am I gonna use a white leather bag?? 5 mins into an endeavour like that and it'll be covered in pen marks OR blood OR both)
This year, I thought I've let my inner 'girlie-girl' out and try makeup. Not that I wear any more to work. But it's taken over a decade for this former goth to work up the courage to even consider some _color_.
So here are my first two reviews:
- Eyeko 3-in-1 cream
- Fat Balm in Strawberry
BALM: I'm obsessed with tinted lip balm with SPF right now so I really wanted to try this.
I'd read mixed reviews.
BTW I'm a lip balm person first. Maybe getting into the glosses. Have never used lipstick (never - it's a long story)
... the verdict: LOOVVVVEEEEEEEEEEEE this. No really. I find it moist going on, color obvious yet subtle (kissable pout). As a blush, lovely. I'm not used to seeing myself in blush but I love the color. It was easy to blend and buildable if you're a klutz like me (vs cheek stains. good lord, what a mess)
I think it has a very light strawberry scent (with a little waxiness added for good measure).
I'm so thrilled, I'm buying 2 more colors!
Eyeko 3-in-cream: Although advertised as such, I wouldn't use this alone as a moisturizer coz it's got lots of shimmer. I love the shimmer so I'd consider using this as a highlighter (eyebrows, cheekbones).
Several reviewers have found it dry. I see what they mean but disagree. It's not very moisturizing and dries quickly but mixed with a little something else, it has potential.
Not quite sure how I will incorporate it into my daily life, but I like it. It's a big tub. I prob won't buy it again only becoz I can't imagine finishing it!
...Finally, I bought these while browsing an Australian online cosmetics store. No issues with the company... but these are still cheaper bought online from the UK and shipped over to Oz ;)
