Happy Lunar New Year

Happy lunar new year, folks. Oh, and happy Valentine's day too. Either way, I hope you all celebrated this day with loved ones.

This is a scheduled entry. I should be on a plane on my way to China right about now. Yes, this means I'll be taking another very long hiatus as I'll be gone for about a month. I'll be in the Guangdong area and will also be in Hong Kong for part of my trip. Here's hoping I bring back a shitload of loot! :D

Can you do a new year's resolutions post?
- Amanda

I didn't make any new year's resolutions this year. If anything, I intend to really take better care of myself. I've been WAY too stressed out the past few months and it's definitely taken a toll on me mentally and physically. Maybe this trip will be a much-needed vacation. lol

Mega Eyes Creme Eyeliner

Wet 'N Wild Mega Eyes Creme Eyeliner, $3.99

So now Wet 'N Wild has a creme liner... It's formulated to double as an eyeshadow and has long-lasting wear. The liner is smudge-able, creamy, and comes with a travel-sized angle brush.
* Versatile alternative to pencils and liquid liners
* Smooth, blendable formula doubles as an eyeshadow
* Creates a soft daytime look or precise evening look
* Precision of a liquid liner with a silkier, softer finish that lasts
* Specially designed brush allows for mistake-proof application


I had a pretty low opinion of Wet 'N Wild cosmetics before I tried this liner. And I only decided to give this product a chance because RFC had mentioned it in her blog. Well, what can I say? The stuff's good. Its quality is comparable to MAC Fluidline and it fulfills what is promised: creamy consistency, smudge-ability, and super long wear. The price certainly doesn't hurt either. At $3.99 this is worth a try. It's just a fraction of how much MAC Fluidline costs and it also beats out L'Oreal's H.I.P. liner, which is priced at $11.99. Even with BOGO deals on H.I.P. you can't get a better value than Wet 'N Wild.


(Click image to zoom.) Here's what the product looks like inside. The container is a plastic jar (not glass) with a rubber ring at the mouth for an air-tight seal. The packaging isn't the prettiest, but it works just as well as department store brand gel liners, so I'm not complaining.


(Click image to zoom.) This photo is from my first time using the liner. My one beef with this product seems to be a common complaint and that is the angle brush it comes with: It SUCKS! Toss it away and use a different brush. The liner pretty much stayed this way all day. As for whether or not it runs or smudges on the waterline, I don't know. I've yet to try tightlining or lining my waterline with this. Overall, I really like Wet 'N Wild's product and will skip MAC to buy this again.