I wanted to show you guys the colours Irene, Lancome's makeup artist used on me to get the Emma Watson look in Tresor Midnight Rose promo shots. I lurved how the focus was on the eyes. It looks sexy and sultry!

The two palettes used for the eyes are Secrets De Rose and Rose De Bonheur.The purples from Secrets De Rose reminds me of the ones from the Ultra-Lavande Warm Harmony Palette from Spring last year (Read here). Beautiful shades!

First apply the light purple shade from Secrets De Rose to the entire lid. Then take the dark purple from Secrets De Rose and apply it to the outer corner of the eyes. Blend. To get the purples to pop out more apply the brownish maroon from Rose De Bonhuer into the crease and blend. You will instantly see the colour look more intense.

Next line eyes with a liquid liner, used here is Lancome Artliner. Wait for it to dry then apply a khol liner in black to the lower waterline. Smudge a thin line of the dark purple from Secrets De Rose to the lower lash line.

 

To complete the eyes, Zamri, Lancome Malaysia's head makeup artist previewed the Lancome Hypnose Doll Eyes Mascara. It can either be applied the normal way you apply a mascara or to get the "Doll Eyes" effect, Zamri used a technique unique to the Doll Eyes mascara brush to fan out the lashes. Instantly Kawaii!! Apply to upper and lower lash with two generous coats.

 

 

Since the focus is on the eyes, Irene applied Blush Subtil Rose in Rose Rose ever so lightly on my cheeks for a hint of colour. With a slick of L'Absolu Creme De Brilliance in 230, a pinkish beige shade, the Emma Watson look is complete!

 

 

With those eyes and lashes I should have tried batting them sexily to see if I can get anything I wanted. Lol! Well, there you go a look ready for a romantic and mischievous night on the town.

 

I've never really had issues with my lashes. I've never owned a curler until I was given one about a few months back *still sitting pretty & unused in the box :P*. Given, that my lashes are naturally curled and slightly long. But I've always had a thing for mascaras. It's one of those must haves products that can open up my small sleepy eyes instantly. Okay, I can use falsies to make it easier but I'm terrible at putting them on *fear that it might dangle down half way while I'm walking around if I didn't put it on right*.

Enter Max Factor False Lash Effect! 

I found the Max Factor counter while walking through Isetan, Lot 10 with Miu. The short-lived surprise quickly turned into excitement. Lol! We tried on almost everything there. But both agreed that we had to have the False Effect Lashes! Alright I needed some convincing since I already have a few. Long story short, we bought quite a few things! Read Miu's review here.

Credit to Miu for this photo :)

Trying out mascara at Isetan, Lot 10 counter

Max Factor False Lash Effect gives you big, thick, full, long lashes. It makes you look as if you're wearing falsies *hence the name*. Pat McGrath, an established makeup artists in charge of Max Factor used the False Effect Lash backstage during Milan Fashion Week in October 2007 and February 2008. *could this work wonders?*

I got it in Black Waterproof

Yeah notice the tube! Looks like it could last you half a year. But since mascaras dry up quite fast and you're suppose to chuck it after 3 months, it doesnt really matter how long it'll last.

But what I found slightly scary was the huge brush at the end of the wand when I took it out of the tube. The Big Brush has been created with patented, thermoplastic elastomer technology and contains 50% more bristles. It coats more of each lash, volumise with every sweep and separates for a natural-looking lift & volume.  It coats from root to tip, giving you a 100% impact!!

Trust me to compare the size to lipbalms ~

As the bristles on the brush is dense it holds a lot more product and is able to coat each lash fully & evenly. Despite it's density, it glides on smoothly.

The silver tube is one of my faves! See the difference in size.

Before

1st Coat

The difference in length is obvious even with 1 coat

2nd Coat

Not only has it lengthen, I can see slight volume and the lash separates with ease.

Up til the 2nd coat it looks natural and really opens up my eyes. Though I find that it lengthens more than it volumises. I also find it quite difficult to get it into the corner lashes with the big brush. Applying with the tip tend to cause clumping. So I had to comb out the clumps with a small brush.

Difficult to manoeuvre the brush at the corners

It's as big as my eye! :P

3rd Coat

Being curious I applied a 3rd coat. Lol! But as you can see it started looking a bit stiff, unnatural and a tad bit phreakish. I would stop at 2 *winks*.

I applied to the bottom lash as well

Unless you fancy looking a bit spidery then I say don't do it! ;)

I quite like this mascara. It doesn't smudge and I don't find any mascara bits dropping off. The only problem I have with it is the huge brush. I would still use it though coz I like the way my eyes actually look awake! 

L-R: Before, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Coats

False Lash Effect Mascara has undergone an extensive programme of safety testing. It is ophthalmologically tested, fragrance free and suitable for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers.

Max Factor False Lash Effect Mascara retails at RM66