Lunasol Ocean Scene Eyes – EX02 Vacation Ocean Look #2

This is another look done using the Lunasol Ocean Scene Eyes palette (EX02). Earlier on I had attempted to use the palette in the way I had always done my eyes which included the shading of the outer V with the darkest shade. It turned out ok, but wasn’t quite what I had wanted for a light summery look.

I decided to do the eyes in the way that Lunasol had recommended:

The only difference was that I didn’t line my lower lashline with shade D (navy blue) because I wanted to keep the look clean and light. I also paired the look with a less dramatic pair of false lashes to simplify the look.

Also kept the look natural with zero blush and lip balm:

Apologies for the colour discrepancies, I had these taken just when the sun was setting in the evening. In my opinion, I really prefer this version because it looks fresh and summery without being OTT. What say you?

Lunasol Ocean Scene Eyes EX02 – Vacation Ocean (水景限量 – 蓝色心情)

I promised that swatches will be up soon. Had time today so I decided to do an EOTD with the Lunasol’s Summer 2011 eye shadow palette in EX02 Vacation Ocean. This is more of a blue semi-smokey night look… But I think the palette is versatile enough to do a turquoise/sea-blue day look.

What I had used:

MAC BP – Oh So Fair, Lunasol Ocean Scene Eyes – EXo2

The letters disappeared with a light swipe 😦 I had used my fingers to apply the shimmery white highlight so the letters were all gone on that quadrant. The rest were more or less still intact because I was trying to use the sides without touching the letters >.<

Swatch taken in natural light:

The light blue shade is interesting – it looks baby blue under regular room light and turquoise in sunlight 😉

I also dropped by Watsons earlier on and got the most expensive eyelash curler in my life – The Koji Curving Eyelash Curler:

What’s inside the package:

Close up of curler:

Comes with this nifty protective case to keep the eyelash curler (Wish it came in pink):

I don’t know what possessed me to pay $33.90 for an eyelash curler…. *cries*

Lunasol Summer 2011 Haul

Finally managed to check out the Lunasol Summer 2011 Limited Edition Collection yesterday at Takashimaya. Before this I was adamant against getting the neutral palette (EX01 Shelly Ocean) because I have way too many neutrals in my stash (and honestly…. It doesn’t matter if the shades look a teeny weeny bit different, no one I know can tell) 😦

However, after swatching the testers at the counter…. I was sold. Even the SA was telling me that both are worth getting. Right.. There goes my self-imposed ban.

I ended up with these:

Go on and click on the images to see them in full glory.

EX01 Shelly Ocean:

EX02 Vacation Ocean:

Shade application guide for Ocean Scene Eyes:

These are the best palettes I’ve ever bought from Lunasol. Previous collections tend to have shades that are overly glittery which result in terrible fall-outs. Pigmentation was also not that great in the past (well, because Lunasol prizes their eyeshadows on translucency). The previous Ocean Scene Eyes were also not that impressive to me especially when pigmentation is low and lighter shades look indiscernible from one another when swatched (not to mention when applied on the eyes).

The Summer 2011 collection (LE) however, impressed me with the softest feel of the eyeshadows. They literally melt away under my touch, transforming from a creamy-buttery texture into powder. Pigmentation was fantastic, it took no more than one medium-weight swatch for colour to show up intensely on my arm. Glitters were also tiny and fine, coming off as a subtle sheen rather than full on glitter bomb.

Swatches will be up in a while… After I am able to get over the lovely alphabetic prints on the eyeshadows. How I wish the letters wouldn’t rub off in one swatch 😦 I nicked the letters on the eyeshadows earlier on when the eye shadow sponge rolled against the powder.

I also received an Impress IC skincare GWP with every $150 purchase:

According to Kanebo, Impress IC is a subrange of the high-end Impress range and focuses on high whitening and moisturizing performance.

It includes Brightening Make Off 20ml(cleansing oil), Brightening Wash 20g, White Lotion 1 30ml, White Emulsion 1 30ml and White Cream Returnergy 10g. Quite a worthwhile GWP I would say.

Lunasol Summer 2011

Lunasol had launched their Summer 2011 makeup collection in Japan. I cannot wait for it to be released in Singapore because I am definitely eyeing the palettes!

New items include:
Ocean Scene Eyes (2 new variations)
Eye Pencil N (2 shades)
Full Glamour Liquid Lips (4 new shades)
Coloring Cheeks (1 new variation)
Nail Finish (4 new shades)
Pore Covering Base

Source from lunasol-net

All products from this collection are limited edition and they are definitely going to sell out fast because of that.

Many taiwanese beauty bloggers had put up swatches of the palettes and my lemming is increasing the more I see the pictures 😀

You can view swatches here and here.