MAC Cinematic Collection: Reel Drama (Mini Haul)

The MAC Cine-Matics Collection recently launched here featuring their lip, eye and brush sets.  I wasn't planning on getting anything but I did end up buying a set which I'm sharing with you here.

The Reel Drama Lip Bag set (RM165, available at all MAC counters in Malaysia) includes a zippered make up bag, a lipstick, a lip liner pencil and a gloss.  There were 4 sets to choose from and product photos and swatches of the those as well as the other items in the collection are available at KarlaSugar.net.

Singapore Haul: Beauty Products

Last month I spent my birthday in Singapore and was super excited to pick up a few things while I was there.  Especially since there's a Sephora in Singapore (the Malaysian branch is yet to officially open).

Anyways, I've actually already recorded a haul video but my computer can't seem to be able to detect the footage for me to transfer, edit and upload so since this is so long overdue, I've decided to have the blog post up first.  Not too sure if I'll eventually upload the video once I get it done up but we'll see.  If I do, I'll be sure to have either another post up for the video and link to this post or I'll just update this post with the video.

Enough blabber, here are the wonderful finds that I've managed to stash:

Smashbox Eye Wish Eyeshadow Palette

Haul: Sephora, ULTA, ACW

A couple of months ago I went on a US online shopping spree of my own and picked up some things that I've had my eye on for awhile and then some.

So I was definitely super excited to get my packages.  Don't be fooled.  The boxes may be big but it was 90% padding except the package from ULTA which was quite nicely packed without the need of way too much padding.

Haul: MAC In The Groove

OK I know this is rather late and the collection has probably sold out already.  So I was browsing my SD card transferring photos to my laptop when I stumbled on these photos that I'd taken the day I bought the products.

Anyways, I only picked up 2 of the 5 or 6 that I'd originally wanted to get.

Haul: All Cosmetics Wholesale

I made a couple of purchases from All Cosmetics Wholesale in the past few months (April and July) and oddly enough, I received both packages in August.  The first package was shipped via USPS International Priority Mail ($24) in mid April and was released by Malaysian Customs end of April.  The package was marked received by my local post office end of June and the pick up note was sent to me early August.  I'd already lost hope and accepted that that package would never reach me (but was delighted it did).  The second package I got shipped via USPS International Express Mail ($29) and got to me in a more timely manner.  The website sells a host of brands and ships internationally as well.

Anyways, let's get to the products and swatches:

Package #1

Package #2

MAC To The Beach Collection

The MAC To The Beach collection was one of the most hyped about collections so far and the speed at which items from the collection sold out lay testament to this.  The collection had already launched much earlier (by a week or two) in the US and elsewhere.  In fact I believe it launched earlier in KL than it did in KK.  The collection took off here a couple of days ago (Thursday) and when I got there yesterday (Friday) after having known it to have arrived (finally!) a lot of the items were already sold out or selling out fast.

Here's what I managed to grab:

MAC To The Beach Collection

elf Studio Haul and Review

There are generally mixed opinions when it comes to elf products.  Especially due to their insanely low and affordable price tags, it is assumed that the products aren't as good as higher end brands (or at least more expensive brands).  But I've noticed that some YouTube makeup gurus have no qualms about using elf products.

Latest from elf is their Studio line.  I personally didn't find the regular elf products attractive and the brushes on their website didn't look enticing enough to make me want to get them.  Their falsies however I might consider getting.  They're only USD1 each!