TheBalm , Fresh Minerals (New Makeup Brands in Singapore)
Posted by sarah | Filed under Daily Bread
TheBalm Cosmetics
So Im sure most of you are already aware of TheBalm cosmetics line in SASA. I saw it at Wisma about 3 weeks back but didnt take a second look. However yesterday whilst waiting for my cousin, I wandered around Marina Sq, Iwent to SASA cuz I had heard about the 7% rebate (that ended yesterday. Apparently they were minus-ing off the 7% GST storewide, up till yesterday so I went to stock up on my favourite 4 piece sponges 
Thats when I saw TheBalm and decided to take a look!
The blushers totally enticed me and I got “HotMama” !
And then whilst looking at their other products (I love their eyeshadows as well! But I hate stuffs that cant be placed in palette, so I passed), I saw one of their brushes that was totally familiar! Their angled brush!
Then I realized I have the same one at home! I had purchased it online early lastyear! I absolutely adore it! Its similar to the MAC #275, cept ALOT more smaller and not as stiff as the #275. I prefer the #275 still cuz when the brush is stiff, you get a more precise shape but with this BALM brush, its not too bad, It may not be as stiff, but it wrks just as fine. Im sorry I forgot to take note of the price, but its definitely cheaper than MAC’s #275 , so for those who want smthg similar, get the BALM’s brush.
So on to the Blusher. As mentioned, I purchased HOT MAMA!
I really liked the colour. It was peachy (MY FAV!!) with subtle touch of gold undertones!
I even tried it on last night before my guests came over for dinner. It was subtle yet super glowy n peachy!
And as I was on my way to work today, it hit me that the HOTMAMA blush is pretty darn similar to NARS ORGASM! Cept NARS took afew swipes before it appeared on my cheeks. HotMama came on effortlessly! I searched online and realized I’m not the only one who thinks NarsOrgams and Hotmama are similar.
Its pretty similar, so for those who want Nars Orgasm but dont have a CreditCard to order online or find its too ex, then get TheBalm’s HOT MAMA!!
SEEEEE, today I helped you save money on TWO ITEMS! ♥
ElainColorist Cosmetics
Also while at Marina Square, I went to JohnLittles and JL , as you know, has alot of cosmetic brands too! From Mialni, to ELF, to TAXI, to LA splash etc.
A new brand caught my eye, however. Elain Colorist (Link: http://www.elaincosmetics.com/ )
This one particular product got me swatchin!
Pretty vibrant colours but the applicator was useless and made product fly all over the place!
M.A.C. COSMETICS
I was also thrilled to come home to a parcel! My MAC Volcanic Ash Exfoliator finally arrived!!
I’ve yet to try it out cuz I’m still in the midst of testing out the ElizabethArden Prevage product but rest assured, I will post a review on this once I’ve tried it!
Fresh Minerals Cosmetics
Another new brand that I spotted was at SASA at Marina Square. FRESH MINERALS!
The packaging was clean and professional looking , and though they didnt have a huge variety, the products seemed nice.
Not too sure if other Sasa’s have them, but this one was at MarinaSquare
Check out more of the products here: http://www.fresh-minerals.co.uk/html/display_stands.html
