BLACK FRIDAY, CYBER MONDAY & SEPHORA LOYALTY SALE

Hello Junkies,

It has been a while since I update my blog. I was on vacation during my Birthday Week and I have the best time in my life. I got to go to Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta for my vacation. As usual I spend quite a lot of stuff.

Lets talk about Black Friday and Cyber Monday.. This is the biggest sale that is happening in the US. People will rush, push, pull and even fight just to get the discounted items. But for me it is better to just be in your PJs and shop online as there is a lot of offer going on too.

I did not manage to get anything during the Black Friday as I was in Jakarta and most of the stuff that I want is all sold out!! BUT during Cyber Monday yesterday, I did managed to get some of the things.

What I get was from Elf as they have 50% off online, Lorac Pink Champagne exclusive on Amazon, Cotton On as they are having 40% off online, Mac Holiday collection as they are having 25% off (MAC don't give discount this much) and also Sephora which I bought the 2 of the Philosophy Purity Face Wash in 12oz for just $15/bottle. I wanted to purchase the Liquid lipstick from The Balm but they are having problems with their website. So I try to check again after 2 hours, the 2 colors that I wanted is already sold out.. It is totally insane seriously but it is ok. I have already spent so much in Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta plus during Cyber Monday too.

Have you heard that Sephora is having their Loyalty Sale which is happening right now. Every Rouge/VIB/BI will be having a snail mail with a code on it and also an email which I still have not received it yet (I am still waiting Sephora!!). For Rouge member will be having $25 off min purchase of $50 or more. For VIB member will be having $20 off min purchase of $50 and For BI member will be having $15 off min purchase of $50.

I wanted to purchase the UDxGS palette which they have already selling in online and hoping that it wont sold out before I get my codes. I have an email from Ulta for my birthday special which I can get a $10 off of any purchase and for that I am planning to purchase Tarte In The Bloom palette. Both of this pallet is a must have right now.

Oh ya about my Sephora purchase from Shop and Box, I got 38 items and my boxer separate 5 boxes so that I wont be able to pay the Duties and Taxes. Maybe I will bring it down to Singapore next week as my CC is going crazy. Seriously after spent so much..

I seriously need to start saving as my special day will be coming next month. Ok Norra, you better stop buying and start saving!! You have so much makeup now.. *Crying now

Ok Junkies, let me know what you will be buying for Sephora Loyalty Sale. Hope that the code will be available to you soon as I am waiting for mine too..

BECCA COSMETICS AT LUXOLA.COM

Hello Junkies,

Even today is Friday 13th (SG Time), this is the best day ever for my SG Junkies as Luxola.com have launched the most talk about brand which produces Champagne Pop with Jaclyn Hill. That is (DRUM ROLL!!):

Now my SG Junkies will be able to purchase their newest product which is Afterglow, Backlight Priming Filter and the very famous and always sold out Champagne Pop by Jaclyn Hill.

Im in love with their highlighter that I have purchase each one of them.. I admit that highlighters is my thing as I love my skin to be glowing.. I guarantee you that I am going to have a backup of the Champagne Glow and even try the Ever Matte Primer.

I am hoping my Junkies from Malaysia, Brunei, Hong Kong, Philippines and New Zealand are able to get their hands on Becca as I am pretty sure that Luxola are able to send Becca products to the mention Countries.

Psst!! Sometime Luxola is having a 30%-40% sale.. That is even the best time to get this!!

SO LET US ASIAN SHINE BRIGHT LIKE A DIAMOND!!!

JEFFREE STAR HOLIDAY LIQUID LIPSTICK!!

Hello Junkies,

The Jeffree Star Liquid Lipstick Holiday Collection was out on Nov 6 (SG - Nov 7) on Beautylish.com, Morphebrushes.com and Jeffreestarcosmetics.com. They are available in 5 shade which is Mistle Toe (Green), Hoe Hoe Hoe (Red with sparkles of gold), Doll Parts (Pink nude), Drug Lord (White) and Androgyny (Purple Mauve).

 

Each of the liquid lipstick cost US$18 and they also have 5 bundles for US$75, which is a good price as you will save US$15 for 5 liquid lipstick. All of the 3 website launch the same timing at 10am (SG - 3am) and it was sold out so fast. I was awaken at about 10.30am (SG - 3.30am) and when I went to beautylish.com, the 5 bundle was sold out. I purchase from Beautylish because they have free worldwide shipping when we purchase above US$35. As the bundle was sold out, so I just purchase 3 of the wearable shade from the collection. I also request for express service (extra US$10) which took about 2-4 days to arrived in SG.

I ordered on Saturday (SG time) and it arrived to my office on Monday (SG time). Beautylish send out my package few hours after I have purchase from them. Their services was so good that now Im planning to buy some of the items that was not available in SG. When the package arrived, it was beautifully wrapped with a paper which have the design of Jeffree Star Tattoos. As I mention that I purchase 3 of the shade which is Hoe Hoe Hoe, Doll Parts and Androgyny (My Favorite)!!!..

When I got home, I quickly put on the liquid lipstick and I fall deeply in love with them. It is not sticky, dry very fast, super light and the colours are BEAU-TIFUL!!! This is my very first Jeffree Star liquid lipstick that I purchase and I really really love them. I also ordered one more of his liquid lipstick and I cannot wait for it to arrived soon..

So Junkies.. If you are debating to get this liquid lipstick, all I can say is GO AND BUY NOW!! You will never regret this. Trust me!! 

SEPHORA VIB SALE LIST AND RECOMMENDATIONS!!

Hello Junkies,

As many of you know that the VIB Rouge and VIB sale is just around the corner and if you still not sure what to purchase from the sale?? I am here to share with you what are the items that is on my list and recommendations..

 

1) Laura Mercier Matte Radiance Baked Powder Compact in HIGHLIGHT 01
2) Elizabeth And James Nirvana in White 1.7ml
3) Sephora Favorites Lashstack
4) SEPHORA COLLECTION Ombre Blush Palette
5) Buxom Big & Sexy Bold Gel Lipstick in Rebel Rose
6) Benefits Its Potent Eye Cream
7) Becca Champagne Glow
8) Tarte Holidaze 2015 Collection

This is the few of my list and recommendation that you Junkies should consider during the upcoming sale. I am getting ready for my list for the weekends. So Junkies, what do you have on your list?

BEAUTY.COM FRIENDS AND FAMILY SALE FROM 3 - 6 NOVEMBER 2015

Hello Junkies,

As you know that there will be a lot of sale coming during the November and December period. Beauty.com is one of them who will be having their F&F sale of 20% off. This will be available to my SG Junkies as you will be able to use VPOST to ship out your items.

Beauty.com is like Sephora/Ulta as they sell all the high end and drugstore product in the website but do take note that some of the product is out of stock. The website do carry Soap and Glory, Lorac Cosmetics, IT Cosmetics, Urban Decay and a lot more.

So let us Makeup Junkie unite and spend all our money on holiday collection and even stock up on our holy grails items. Wooohhooo!!!

VIB SALE FROM 13 - 16 NOVEMBER 2015

Hello Junkies,

For my VIB Junkies, good news!! I have the date for the event.. It will be on 13 - 16 November 2015 and the code is "VIB20". So now you junkies are able to plan for your shopping list!!

I will be doing a Sephora recommendation/list for the items that I want/need to buy during the sale. Let us spent our money on the upcoming sales!! Wooohooo!!

VIB ROUGE SALE FROM 6 - 9 NOV 2015

Hello Junkies,

Have my Junkies put all of your wish list in yet as the Mega Sale for Sephora US is coming very soon. It will be on 6 - 9 Nov 2015. YASSS!! 20% off all in-store and online purchase. Not only that, you will be able to get a free mini tote with any in-store purchase.

Last year, the tote bag was big and cute as there is a lipstick on it but this year it seem a little bit smaller and the usual black and white strips with gold on top.

I consider this purchase as my birthday gift. I still have quite a few more items to purchase. Thanks to my boxer Anne from ShopandBox who helped me to purchase all of it and was able to get me the tote bag as well when the sale started.

 

By the way Junkies, in a few more hours Becca Champagne Glow is launching at 12pm PST. It will be 3am SG Time. As I am unable to purchase Sephora item anymore, Im letting Anne to help me to get it. I will be reminding her about this for sure.. Hahahha..

 

Don't forget to get it Junkies. As I heard that Becca will only be having 80,000 pieces only. So stick your butt on the computer by 11.58am. :)

SHOP AND BOX REVIEW & EXPERIENCE!!

Hello Junkies,

As you junkies know that Sephora.com are unable to send their items using Vpost/Comgateway address. It is because a lot of us junkies are using the same address.. When I get to know about it, I got piss off. Now Sephora is getting more strict with their services. :(

But as a junkies, we love to shop especially MAKEUP. Unfortunately, some of the items or products that we want are no available at our local Sephora or Drugstore stores. For example: KVD, Hourglass, Becca, Ciate Cosmetics and many more. Or sometime when you saw the item that you like but they do not accept international card (e.g Ulta), you will get frustrated but now I have this new forwarders who will be able to help us purchase the items that we wanted around the world.

Let me introduce you Junkies to Shopandbox. I have use them about 5 times and I am very happy with them. They are willing to go the extra mile just to make you happy.

How Does ShopandBox Works?

First thing you need to create an account. Once that’s done you get to create your wishlist. You go to Sephora, or whatever site you want to order off, find your products and add them in. You simply link the URL, write the cost, and add your quantity. There’s also an option to add photos and a few other things but I don’t think I could be bothered doing that. When your wishlist is complete you will get emailed from your ‘boxer’ Your boxer is the person who orders your things and chats with you the whole way through the process.

Mine was Anne (Instagram: anne_shopusa) and she was very helpful and always replied quickly to my questions. Not only she is my boxer but she is my makeup junkies too. We will talk about makeup, promos, coupons all day long. She even will go through the items and check if they’re available, and have a look at things like spending an extra $10 or so on a certain site and getting free shipping, or suggesting another site to buy from that’s faster etc.

Order Confirmed

Your Boxer will confirm your order and you will also confirm your order by clicking 'Buy my stuff!' You will then pay for Invoice #1 (cost of item + domestic shipping + paypal fees). Your Boxer will receive your shopping and can consolidate your items into one box at no extra cost! Once your Boxer has received all your items, you will receive an email informing you that all items have arrived and you can then choose your preferred shipping method

Your Box Is Here!!

Pay for your international shipping and also 10% - 14% for ShopandBox service fee. Your Boxer will send your box to you with the tracking details. This will usually took about 2-3days to reach you via DHL.

This is their rate:
3 day (500g) DHL shipping from the US to -
Australia: 19 USD
Singapore / HK / Malaysia: 15 USD
USPS Shipping from the US to countries like UK, Sweden, Denmark starts at 18 USD for snail mail.

Review your Boxer

Once you have received and enjoy your box, don't forget to give your boxer rate and review for their service.

My experience with them is great. Anne even give me some samples and sometime she even ask me what samples do I want. She is so nice and sweet boxer. Now I still have a lot of items at Anne place and she will shipped them out to SG once my Champagne Glow palette is at her hands.. :)

So Junkies, now you can try ShopandBox. It is the best way for us to get US items.. Let me know once you have tried it!!

URBAN DECAY NAKED SKIN FOUNDATION!!

Hello Junkies,

This foundation have been in the market for quite a long time and I have been debiting to get this as it is very expensive in SG (SG$62). So yesterday at Sephora ION, I splurge on this foundation.. Luckily, there is 20% sale for Sephora storewide. This is my first purchase for UD foundation. I am an oily girl. I am trying my luck to see whether this is a good foundation for combo to oily skin girls.

UD NAKED SKIN FOUNDATION (SHADE 3.0)

UD promised that this is a weightless foundation that will give you the flawless finish and it will blur out all the imperfection on our skin. It is "Oil Free", "Paraben Free", "Fragrances Free" and a lot of great nourishing ingredient. It is Light to Medium coverage and it will not caked up if you apply too much.

But first let us talk about the packaging.. It is beautiful.. It is in a glass tube with metal cap and also comes with a PUMP. Doesn't it look very sleek when you put it at your vanity.. Hehehe.. Just be careful!! Do not drop it.. It will break.. Seriously..

At 7.00am, i use the beauty blender to blend the foundation to my face and it really make your skin flawless.. It is like your skin but better. The only thing that i do not like is that it smell a little bit chemically but it will fade away once you have apply it on your skin. It did cover up my acne scar and it is very lightweight.

By 12.00pm, the foundation clog on the side of my nose but the rest of the foundation is okay!! I touch up with some powder as I look kinda oily.. 

By 6.oopm, the foundation is still looking flawless.. I did not touchup after that as im loving how it look.

By 10.00pm, Checking in the mirror and i look like an oily mess but still the foundation looking good.. It did not clog on my side of the nose anymore but there is one tiny pimple came out but i dont mind about that.. Hehehehe

My rate for this foundation is 7/10..  

SHINE BRIGHT LIKE A DIAMOND!! OH MY HIGHLIGHTERS!!

Hello Junkies,

“Makeup can help you capture a moment”
― Carine Roitfeld

Recently a lot of brands is coming out with their holiday collection. Sephora is having 20% storewide sale, I have coupon for Ulta 20% sale and as a makeup junkie, I keep on buying it.

I cannot resist the temptation when I heard Sale!! It is my weakest link.. Hehehe.. Let me show you what are the highlighter that I have purchase this few weeks.



 

Anastasia Beverly Hills Highlighter in So Hollywood

Ahhh.. I have this and used it and I love it. So Hollywood had good color payoff that was mostly opaque but could be applied with a lighter hand for sheerer coverage or blended out for less intense color/finish. It has a high-shine finish that looks nearly metallic on the skin, so this is a formula best suited for someone who likes a bold highlight. This highlight will give you the glow that you need. This is one of the best highlighters I have that i use it like hell..

3ce Marble Highlighter in #Bling Peach

 

3ce was having an event at ION on 16 Oct 2015 as Sephora SG will be carrying their product in all Sephora stores. I was there at the event looking around, eating the Korean chicken and this highlight caught my eyes. I swatch at my hand and I fall deeply in love with it.. It is more on a peach tone and I do not have it in my collection. So yesterday there is a Sephora SG 20% sale (Only for Black card member) and there it was at the back of the store, it was calling out my name. I went to 3ce section and I am telling myself that this baby is coming home with me. I swatch it again on my hand and my face was priceless, I grab it put it in my bag and made payment. The actual price is SG$24 after discount it is SG$19.20. I will do more review on this baby in the future and let you junkies know whether it is worth it or not to purchase this.

 MAC Oh Darling! In Extra Dimension Skinfinish (Holiday Collection)

 

Oh Darling.. Why are you so beautiful!! You are a dupe to Whisper of Guilt. I love the packaging, I love the swatches and I love this highlighter. I did do swatches at Tang Vivo as they have released it yesterday and Im telling you junkies to go and purchase this.. This highlighter is so soft and smooth until to the extend that I want a back up for this. Oh yaa, Junkies this is Limited Edition so better grab it now. I purchase mine through Shopandbox and my boxer is waiting for a few of my items before she can send it to SG.. Once my Oh Darling have come to me, I will be doing more swatches and reviews.

 

Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed in Champagne Pop

 

This highlighter was the most hype about. When it was launch, they were sold out in less than 3 hours in Sephora US website. This is Jaclyn Hill baby Champagne Pop. I was one of them who waiting for the launch and I did managed to grab 1 before it is sold out. This light, warm and shimmery peachy golden powder which is suitable for all skin tones. It is so soft and it really blend so well on the cheeks. The glow on your cheeks can make the UFO stop by earth.. :p This is my number 1 highlight in my list. Thank you Jaclyn for making this highlight. I will give this 2 thumbs up.







So Junkies, let me know which one is your favourite and number 1 highlighter. I would like to know and maybe I will purchase it too.. Hehehehe..

URBAN DECAY X GWEN STEFANI EYESHADOW PALETTE

Hello Junkies,

“Makeup is art, beauty is science.”
― Khalid Masood

Urban Decay x Gwen Stefani Eyeshadow Palette
 

LET US TAKE THE MOMENT TO SEE THIS BEAUTIFUL PALETTE. (Angels Singing!!)

 

UD team up with the gorgeous Gwen Stefani to release this masterpiece. It contains 15 eyeshadows and as usual it is Limited Edition. This palette will be released on 22 Nov 2015 on UD, Sephora US and Ulta website. I will definitely getting this for my birthday gift.

 

The packaging is so sleek and the best part is that she came out with all the eye shadow names.

 

Blonde

Bathwater

Skimp

Steady

Punk

Baby

Anaheim

Stark

Zone

Serious

Pop

Harajuku

Danger

1987

Blackout

GWEN!! Thank you for teaming up with UD on this palette. I gurantee you that this will sold out like pancakes once it is released.

BTW I love you Gwen!!

 

I will update you again once I have more information on this palette.

SEPHORA US EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION SALE

Hello Junkies,

“Makeup is the universe, beauty is time.”
― Khalid Masood

SEPHORA SEPHORA SEPHORA!!!

Who doesn't love Sephora!! Now Sephora US is having their Employee Appreciation Sale for 20% off. For this sale, you will need to have a code from the employees and it is one time use for online purchase only. I got mine from instagram. Thank you Sephora girls/guys who is so kind to share with me your code. This is a good time for me to grab all of the brands 2015 holiday collection. It is way more cheaper to purchase items from US than buying it in local Sephora stores.

Have you seen all the brands new Holiday Collection. The one that I fall in love is from Tarte. Yes I bought all of this. This is the best holidays palettes that I ever seen.. The packaging is soooo beautiful.. It look so fancy.. Seriously!! I cannot wait for shopandbox to deliver my items. What I purchase from Tarte is their Eye shadow Light of the Party gift set (US$59), Tarte Bling it On Blush Palette (US$44) and Tarte Stroke Of Midnight Brush Set (US$44).

The one that I am patiently waiting for is Becca new Holiday Collection Exclusive to Sephora!! This baby will be launch on the 27 Oct (US) and 28 Oct (SG) on Sephora US Website. It is called Champagne Glow. It contains 3 of their best seller highlight which Pearl, Champagne Pop (Jaclyn Hill) and Blushed Copper. I do have Jaclyn Hill Champagne Pop and I love it.. It is my Holy grail highlighter now.



I always wanted to own Becca Blush in Flowerchild as this was recommended by so many you tuber. It is quite expensive for a small blush and recently Becca just launch their Holiday Collection Exclusive to Ulta. It is call Afterglow. For this palette, it contains 3 highlight and 2 blush which is Moonstone, Rose gold, Topez, Wildhoney and Flowerchild. Once it was launch, I directly message my boxer from shopandbox and ask her to help me to purchase this beautiful baby.. :p

Too bad that SG do not carried Becca products. Their highlighters are the best so far. Hope in few years time, Sephora SG will be coming out with a lot of newer brands that US is having. Pray hard Junkies!!

I keep on counting down with my boxer for the Champagne Glow palette which will be launching next week. So Junkies, once I have received all of my Sephora/Ulta orders, I will definitely doing swatches in my blog. Do stay tune for it!!

BTW Happy shopping junkies!!

SEPHORA SALE FROM 21 - 24 OCTOBER 2015

Hello Junkies..

“The most beautiful makeup of a woman is passion. But cosmetics are easier to buy.”
― Yves Saint-Laurent

Guess what!! Sephora SG is having sale starting from tomorrow till 24th Oct. Too bad that the holiday collection is still not out yet but I do have a lot in mind to purchase for tomorrow event. The sale is for Black Card member Only.

I know I just order quite a few (I meant ALOT) of items from Sephora US as they are having their Employee Appreciation discount. This is the items that is still pending as Im not sure whether should I purchase in Sephora Msia or Jakarta.

I will guarantee you that the list will be longer once I have step in Sephora. Maybe I will be going to Sephora ION as I wanted to see whether the MAC new collection is out yet? Have you junkies see them? I am in love with it as it is PURPLE!!

My Makeup List: -__-

- Too Faced Love Flush Blush in Love hangover
- Too Faced Bronzer Wardrobe
- MUFE Ultra HD Foundation
- UD Naked Skin Foundation
- Perfumes (Still consider to get the rollerball or the bottle)
- Beauty Blender Liquid Cleanser
- MAC latest Collection
- Laura Mercier Loose Powder
- Laura Mercier Smooth Finish Flawless Fluide

I am praying hard and hoping that the Holiday Collections are out tomorrow so that I can get my hands on the Too Faced Lipstick set. I will do reviews on my blog for the items that I have purchase. Do stay tune for that.

So for now my junkies, let us go shopping and enjoy our time until the sale ended..

HELLO!! LET ME INTRODUCE MYSELF..

Hello Junkies,

“Beneath the makeup and behind the smile I am just a girl who wishes for the world.”
― Marilyn Monroe

This will be my first blog. I always do makeup reviews on my instagram account (beautybynmd) and now I would like to expand myself to do a written blog so that I can write more on the products that I am reviewing on.

But first let me introduce you to myself:

My name is Norra and I am 28 this year (Actually not yet still need to wait till November).. I am from Singapore. My passion is MAKEUP!! I fall in love with makeup when I was 16 years old. At that time, I can only use eyeliner and lip balm as my school does not allow any makeup on our faces.

10 years later down the road, I been buying makeup like no one business. I was introduce to 2 forwarders which is VPOST/COMGATEWAY. They are my life saver. They shipped out all my Sephora, Colourpop, Drugstore items to me. My paypal account even told me that I have spend nearly $9000 in just 2 years.. This is the problem when you are a makeup junkie.

In Nov 2014, I was able to save up and went to New York City. It was a dream come true as I really wanted to go to Sephora Store over in the US. I was in my dreamland when every streets I go, there will be a Sephora store. The one that I was amazed is at Sephora Time Square. It was so huge that I spend 3 hours in there.. I was able to pickup all the brands 2014 Holiday Collections and yes as usual my bill was about $3000 just for makeup.

After the US trip, I was thinking what should I do with all the makeup? Suddenly, my mind is thinking let me do a review on all of this. I love to help my other makeup junkie so that they will know whether will the items be suitable to them. So from there, I open up an instagram account for all my reviews and the rest is history.....

I will be doing swatches in my blog on the items that I have bought. I am just looking forward to share my thoughts with my junkies about makeup.