Chocolate Cats: anna sui

Anna Sui is releasing some new products this October, the Anna Sui New Base Makeup Collection. They have two new heroes on board - Moisturising Foundation Primer and Loose Face Powder.

The Moisturising Foundation Primer evens out skin surface for a smooth foundation application with ultra moisturising, softness and radiance effect. It also has a soft focus effect that camouflages pores and leaves a glowing finish. It has Oil Absorbing powder that helps with oil control and makes foundation long wearing. This comes in 1 shade. Retails at RM108 for 30ml.

The Loose Face Powder has been the classic star product for Anna Sui since 1998. Its new improved formula provides doubling soft focus effect with well moisturised finish. It gives a brightening effect and enhances radiance. Sebum Absorbing Powder absorbs excess oil, keeps shine and discoloration at bay. This comes in 4 shades. Retails at RM160 for 16g.

October also sees an Anna Sui Limited Makeup Kit. It consists of Liquid Eye Colour G which gives you glittering sparkling eyes, Lip Gloss B for plump shiny translucent lips and Cheek Colour A that has an oil-resistant formula that helps the colour remain true. The three piece comes in super cute red pouch with heart prints. This retails at RM165.

Next one coming this month is a Limited Nail Colour Kit. It has a Nail Colour N, Nail Oil Treatment and Nail Colour Remover. This retails at RM149

You can get theses new releases at all Anna Sui Cosmetics counters starting October 2012.

In case you're wondering why there's a '2' in the title of the post, well '1' is all about the latest fragrances, Valentino Valentina, Issey Miyake Pleats Please and Taylor Swift Wonderstruck. '1' would also explain what the whole post is about. *grins* Read '1' here.

Anna Sui 2012 Autumn I Collection Rebel Girl is an open book of possiblities for The Rebel Girl who is confident, bold, who has a mind of her own and who has to have her way. All focus is on the eyes. Hence the introduction of a new eyeshadow range with 41 shades including eight shades of Anna Sui's favourite colour- purple. Each eyeshadow is imprinted with a rose motif and comes in three textures. A 21 shade Powder Base for rich vivid colour, a 14 shade Moist Powder Base with soft pearl shades and a 6 shade Cream Base for a cream sheen finish.

The latest packaging comes in a refillable format making it easy for you to choose your favourite colours and bring it along with you. You don't have to buy just the three shades that fit into the packaging, buy a few more and swap out the colours according to the look you're going for. The packaging is a signature Anna Sui black case which comes with a mirror and a mini brush with double applicator ends for quick and easy touch ups. The eyeshadow pallete retails at RM35 whereas each eyeshadow retails at RM40.

The collection also includes a 5 shade Pencil Eye Liner in Deep Black, Pearly White, Midnight Blue, Chocolate Brown and Olive Green. It made from soft wax with a fade resistant formula, embedded with pearls and rich pigments which gives a rich colour. Complete the look with two limited edition lip colours, Anna Sui Lip Rouge D and V. It's a complete collection which provides everything necessary for rebel girls who want to create their own unique Anna Sui look.

Guerlain introduced its skincare Orchidée Impériale range at the session. You probably remember me mentioning it in a previous Guerlain post here. It is made of all natural ingredients the main component being the Imperial Orchid Molecular Extract from the Vanda Coreulea species which has been reintroduced, cultivated and protected by Guerlain Research. The Guerlain Orchidarium consists of 3 centres - the Experimental Garden in Switzerland, the Basic Research Laboratory in France and the Exploratory Nature Reserve in China. Making it the ultimate combination of three carefully selected orchid species which offers youthful longevity.

The Orchidée Impériale skincare range combats all signs of ageing. The skin recovers its strength and density, facial contours appear redefined. Wrinkles are smoothed, the skin's texture is refined. The complexion is velvety-soft, perfectly even toned and radiant. I experienced it by way of a hand massage which was so relaxing. Need to do those a bit more.

So those are the latest from Luxasia, I'm liking the shades of purple eyeshadows from Anna Sui. They look super pretty. I'm sure you Anna Sui fans are looking forward to the Autumn Collection, so be sure to check out the colours!

One thing left, the food. Photos and my thoughts in my next post. :)

Anna Sui's latest Autumn II 2011 Nail Colours are perfect to complete the holiday/party look. It comes in Nail Colour N and Nail Art Colour N ranges. The bottle is just so adorable. It's dressed in a vintage ballgow with a fresh vibe.

The colours I have with me are the glitter ones from the Nail Art Colour N range. It is formulated with a resin that gives extra luster with a high gloss finish. It's quick drying formula is great. Each coat only took about 3 minutes to completely dry. I was actually doing my nails while typing and there was no smudging. Anna Sui has also made the nail colours environmentally and nail friendly - the base is free of toluene, DBP and formalin.

The fine glitter particles are suspended in a clear polish allowing you to be creative with it. Despite lurving colours on my nails I'm not much into nail art so what I did for this one was just wear it on its own and also layered it on my existing colour.

The glitter nail colour goes on smoothly though it was a bit of a challenge getting the glitter bits out. I eventually got the hang of it. Plus after 2 coats my nails looked all glitzy. As all Anna Sui nail colours it leaves that Anna Sui signature Tea Rose Scent. Just wait a few minutes for the varnish smell to go off then you get that light tea rose scent that lingers on your nails. It lasts for about 2-3 days unless you don't wash your hand much. lol. I applied Anna Sui Base Coat N before splashing my nails with the glitter nail colour.

Taking into account the work my hands go through daily, loads of typing, chores and a bunch of other things, wear at the tip began to show after about 4 days. But it's hardly noticeable since the base is clear after all.

Gold Glitter Nail Colour (802)

A mix of fine and slighty bigger round gold glitter suspended in clear base. This looks naturally glam on it's own. Like this!

Neon Mix Glitter Nail Colour (081)
A mix of red, silver and refelective fine pieces of glitter suspended in clear base. You know what this reminds me of.. rainbow sprinkles! Or maybe it's the dairy deprivation for the past few months that has made me think of ice cream and sprinkles. *sigh* Yummy nails!

Green Glitter Nail Colour (980)
Fine green glitter suspended in a clear base. As the glitter was really fine compared to the other two colours it was a tad difficult to get the desired coverage with only two coats. So I applied 3 coats so that it'll show in the photos.

These Anna Sui Nail Art Colour N and Base Coat N retails at RM54 each. Available now at all Anna Sui Counters.

Note: Products provided by the PR company for Anna Sui Malaysia.

It's the holiday season and it's time to dazzle. Anna Sui's Christmas 2011 Masquerade Collection will do just that. This collection brings you all the delicate details to complete you party look. If you're looking to make your eyes the centre of attention try Anna Sui's latest Metallic Colour. It comes in six sparkling shades to create gorgeous eyes and give a stunning effect.

I thought this metallic eye colour was a pretty fascinating idea. Instead of applying glitter on my eyelids only to have the excess fall off covering my face in glitter now it might actually stay on the lids. The colours I have are Metallic Blue (100), Metallic Yellow (800) and Metallic Purple (200). They also come with Anna Sui's signature tea rose scent. *sigh* Applying it is pretty easy because it comes with a fine brush tip which makes applying it as a liner doable just expect a thicker line instead of a thin one. I tried it out with the blue one, see photo below.

The glitter particles are fine with a light gel-like base. To get more glitter on the lids I find using a dabbing motion places the glitter onto the lids whereas applying it across gives a tinge of colour with slight glitter. Really depends on the effect you prefer. When it dries it feels comfortable on the lids not heavy making lids difficult to move, thanks to the flexible film in the formula.

The only gripe I have about it is that it takes quite a while to completely dry. It's alright when I applied a single layer but when I applied a few more layers to get that wow effect, I had to wait it out for a good while with my eyes closed because blinking causes it to crease when still wet. *sits in front of a fan* Removing it is really simple, just use a good eye makeup remover and clean in between lashes with a cotton bud to get those rogue glitter bits out.

The Colours

The Metallic Blue comes in a blue tinted base to accentuate the blue shimmer. On its own, the blue already had a great effect. So I decided to try this one out as a liner on top of blue eye colour. Turned out great don't you think. Then I thought I'd out it on the entire lid. *Showtime Baby!* So Burlesque and Moulin Rouge. My fave colour out of the three!

With Metallic Yellow which I thought was gold at first, comes in a clear base. Great for putting accents around the eyes. I tried applying it as a winged tip and it came out nice and glitzy. Well it really went with the gold top I was wearing at the time. ^^

Metallic Purple is purple shimmer in a purple tinted base. I found the purple one to have a softer effect. When I tried applying it on its own on my lids, the purple didn't really show, so I applied a light purple shadow as a base and the colour popped really nice.

It retails at RM72. Available now at all Anna Sui counters.

Note: Product provided by the PR company for Anna Sui Malaysia.

The best part of Summer is when Summer Collections are released. Since we have Summer almost all year round, not taking into account the monsoon season, we can use bright and pretty colours all the time if we wanted to. *smiles*

I for one lurv colours on my nails and Anna Sui Beach Collection 2011 includes the Glittering Mermaid Pedicure Kit that is super pretty!! It comes in two colours Summer Love Jewel Tones a Pinky Red shade and Always Cool Jewel Tones in Aquamarine.

Yeah I know, I'm kinda missing a mermaid tail.. :P

I got mine in Summer Love Jewel Tones and I can't take my eyes off the colour, neither can my friends actually. It's just so girly and fun! The kit comes in a tin container with vibrantly beautiful mermaid illustrations on the outside, two nail colours 5ml each - one a solid colour with pearl effect in Pinky Red and the other a slighty red tinted sheer colour with glitter, leg lotion 50ml and a pair of toe separators.

Step 1: Put on toe separators

Step 2: Apply colour.

The colours leave that Anna Sui signature Tea Rose Scent. Just wait a few minutes for the varnish smell to go off then you get that gorgeous scent that lingers on your nails. It lasts for about 2-3 days or depending on how often you wash your hands. lol.

Perfect colour for summer! The colour is very pigmented and goes on smoothly. You can get away with just applying 1 coat but I applied 2 coats for a more intense finish that can be spotted from a mile away. It dries pretty quick too!

Step 3: Apply glitter.

For added glamour. The glitter compliments the colour really well but it was a bit difficult getting the glitter bits out. I had to apply two coats to get a good glittery coverage with it.