Makeup Reviews

My Little H&M Makeup Collection

My love for H&M Makeup I dedicated a whole post on H&M's eyebrow products a couple of months ago but I've got to share with you guys, I love ALL of the makeup products I bought from H&M when I was in Italy. I know, I know, I am SO incredibly late to this party, but is it my fau…

H&M Eyebrow Kit Powder and Wax in Espresso & Clear Brow Shaping Gel

Since I don't experiment as much with makeup anymore, the need to purchase makeup (or should I say the "want") is a lot lesser than clothes. But when H&M's makeup range is not available in Malaysia and I go to a place where it is available, Imma get my hands on some of them g…

In Retrospect: NARS Velvet Skin Tint in Med 2 Annapurna & Chanel Perfection Lumiere Velvet in 40 Beige

Honestly, wearing makeup is fun. I usually hold a private party for one (one = me) while applying it, too, usually blasting my fave songs of the moment and singing along to them - I even snack whilst doing my makeup at times! (Is it just me?)
Finding the right match in foundations, however? A comp…

In Retrospect: NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer in Caramel (a.k.a. Favourite Concealer EVAH)

I had a bad round of breakouts happening a few months ago that left me feeling super insecure about going out with bare skin, which was an outcome that I was very much not enthusiastic about. The "real" Liyana behind Affordorable regularly does a complete 180 degrees during weekdays than…

Favourite Drugstore Liquid Foundations

I seriously wish I could live on just drugstore foundations. FYI we don't actually call them "drugstore" foundations here in Malaysia, because we call those stores "pharmacy" here, but since nobody ever calls them "pharmacy foundations"...

The only reason I can…

Kose Visée Lip and Cheek Cream

I remember reading advices from makeup experts a long time ago saying cream blush lasts longer on the skin than powder blush does and thinking, "Yah, um, no, I don't think so." I was a sceptic with oily-combination-skin back then, who remained steadfastly loyal to mostly powder-based…

2 Transitional Autumn Lipsticks To Try: Revlon Super Lustrous Rum Raisin & Berry Rich

First of all, let me clarify this: Malaysia does not experience autumn. No, I wish. We have two seasons all year round, and they are: (1) hot and humid, and (2) hot and humid.
Wait that's one. Right, sorry, my bad, it's just one then. But we do get a little rain now and then, so thumbs up …

L'oreal True Match Foundation in N7 Nude Amber

Honestly, I think L'oreal True Match foundation is a real drugstore gem. But, let's just say there is a 'but'... (or two or more).
When I purchased L'oreal True Match in N7 Nude Amber about two weeks ago, I genuinely thought I have never, ever tried it out. Sure, I remember hav…

MAC Matte Lipstick Lady Danger

That fire-engine red colour, I mean, seriously, Lady Danger is a force to be reckoned with. It's a shade so bold and beautiful that I couldn't help but fall in love with it—but then it TOTALLY intimidates me at the same time.

Let's break The Good and The Bad of MAC Matte Lady Danger, shall we?:

Electric Blue Mote Mascara Curl Base

One of the best purchases I made in Tokyo was this sleek electric blue Mote Mascara.

There were five newly-released Mote Mascara but the blue-black colour of the formula in this blue tube was what got me hooked. Girls loves theblue eye makeup trend after all! This mascara is targeted to those who …

Beauty Routine With Mario Badescu Glycolic Acid Toner & Special Healing Powder

I don't know why but beauty products that are used by celebrities have always appealed to me. That probably makes me a little bit of a—for want of a better word—sucker, but we are talking about people who are mostly picture-perfect with basically flawless skin, so whatever they use must usuall…

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipsticks Crème in Kiss Me Coral & Pink Velvet

I've had a love affair with Revlon Super Lustrous range ever since I started getting to know makeup so any addition from the range to my stash of lipsticks is always a happy one.