Want the longevity of a gel eyeliner but the ease of a pencil? Then check out Taiwanese-based Jealousness Waterproof Gel Eyeliner, which has already stirred up quite some buzz in Asia!

Jealousness Gel Eyeliner
With a cute pink and gold packaging, the Waterproof Gel Eyeliner boasts a formula that is both waterproof and smudgeproof. It measures roughly 12.5cm long, which is a little shorter than MAC eyeliners.

There are 8 colors to choose from, including your regular black and brown in both cream and shimmer finishes, along with white, purple, silver and navy.

I was sent the Diamond Heart and Electric Eye Gift Box Set to try out, which contains a sharpener and 3 colors:

• BKS Diamond Black, an intense black with tiny specks of gold.
• BK Smoked Black, a charcoal with tiny shimmer.
• BNS Sparkling Brown, a chocolate brown with tiny specks of gold.

Jealousness Gel Eyeliners in BKS, BK and BNS

The colors are all versatile and will work on any eye color. I like using BKS and BK along the upper lashline, while BNS is perfect on the lower lid for a bit of definition without being harsh. They are also nicely pigmented, with my only gripe being that the glitter did not show up as much I wanted it to.

Swatches of BKS, BNS and BK

Thanks to its gel core, the pencil has an uber soft texture. It applies smoothly without scratching my eye and is easy to use, even for beginners.

The pencils are also truly waterproof. Once the color sets, it will not budge even if you run water over it. On my dry skin, it also manages to stay on all day until I remove it with an oil-based remover. But on a friend who has oilier skin, the color did seem to migrate a little after a few hours.

Onto pictures of me wearing the different colors:

Wearing BK Smoked Black

Wearing BNS Sparkling Brown

Wearing BKS Diamond Black

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Jealousness Waterproof Gel Eyeliner is available in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Sasa.com for $13 each.

Disclosure: The products in this entry were provided by the manufacturer for consideration. Please see my Disclaimer for more information on my posting policy.

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With a long line of celebrity fans like Reese Witherspoon, Paris Hilton and Jennifer Hudson, Per-fekt Skin Perfection Gel is a multi-tasking product that claims to be an alternative to traditional foundation, primer, color corrector and powder. It can be used alone or after moisturizer to help even out skintone, moisturize, reduce redness, hide pores and smooth out wrinkles. Sounds a lot like the Asian cult product BB Creams doesn’t it?

The Skin Perfection Gel comes in a cute 30ml bottle with an airless pump. All you have to do press and it will dispense a small amount of product so nothing goes to waste. I normally use 2 pumps for the whole face.

Active ingredients include Isododecane, Polysilicone – 11, Dimethicone, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Montmorillonite, Thioctic Acid, Titanium Dioxide CI 77891, Iron Oxides CI 77499, CI 77492, CI 77491, Alpha Lipoic Acids, Vitamins A & E. It is also oil, parabens, talc and fragrance-free.

There are 4 shades to match different skintones – Luminous, Radiant, Rich, Decadent – along with Translucent, which goes on clear. I have Radiant, a warm medium shade that is much darker than my NC30 skin.

Per-fekt Skin Perfection Gel in Radiant swatch

The gel-mousse formula goes on super lightweight and not the slightest greasy. The finish is smooth and velvety, just like a silicone-based primer.

The coverage is minimal and does not do anything for undereye circles, freckles and redness at all. It does however, make my pores appear smaller and my face plumper. My foundation and concealer also seemed to apply much smoother and last longer when I use this.

Unless you have flawless skin, I would recommend saving this as a primer or mixing it with your regular foundation for more slip. For this reason, the $57.50 price tag is way too high. You can definitely get similar results with cheaper products.

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Per-fekt Skin Perfecting Gel is available at Sephora for $57.50.

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At the 2011 Grammy Awards tonight, celebrity makeup artist Jake Bailey gave Katy Perry an angelic, sparkly and ethereal “Disco Angel” look to go with her Armani Prive dress.Face
“I first prepped her skin with NARS Gentle Cream Cleanser and Aqua Gel Hydrator. I love the Aqua Gel because it doesn’t make her skin greasy but keeps it moisturized. Katy’s face was flawless, polished skin set with a shimmery pink blush and then I dusted glitter on her cheekbones to add to the sparkle.”Eyes
“For Katy’s multi-colored eye, I first applied the …

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Estee Lauder‘s Spring 2011 Wild Violet Makeup Collection brings up a gorgeous collection of lip products in shades of blazing red, fuchsia violet, fresh coral and brilliant pink, eyeshadows in muted neutrals and deep plum, nail polish in smokey charcoal with a new fragrance.Lips
Pure Color Lip Gelée in Electric Violet ($20)
Pure Color Lip Gelée in Electric Coral ($20)
Pure Color Lip Gelée in Electric Pink ($20)
Pure Color Lip Gelée in Electric Cherry ($20)
Pure Color Long Lasting Lipstick in Wild Violet ($24)
Pure Color Long Lasting Lipstick in Wild Coral ($24)
Pure Color Long …

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To help get your skin glowing all summer, Korean brand Skin79 is now giving away a free Crystal Peeling Gel and Rose Moisture Mask to one lucky reader of Makeup For Life !

Containing natural cellulose, hyaluronic acid, apple and papaya extracts, the Crystal Peeling Gel is a gel-based exfoliator that removes impurities and deadskin for better moisture absorption and smoother, softer skin. The Rose Moisture Mask, on the other hand, is a wash-off mask with rose, cucumber and aloe extracts to moisturize and help even out skin tone.

To enter the giveaway, please leave a comment with your name and e-mail address by July 5th. The winner will be picked randomly and contacted via e-mail. Good luck!

The Skin79 Crystal Peeling Gel and Rose Moisture Mask are now available at www.skin79usa.com/ for $16 and $22.

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