Trend-spotting | Red is in for Autumn 2013!

This season's makeup trend is all about being fiery and bold. And nothing speaks bold like a tube of smoldering red lipstick. So expect MAC's Ruby Woo and Rimmel's Kate Red to be selling like hotcakes this season. (As if Ruby Woo isn't a bestseller all throughout the year, lol.)

Not to be outdone by the European and Western brands, Korean cosmetics companies have also released makeup collections that are attuned with this season's trend.

Feast your eyes on the latest releases from some of my favorite Korean makeup brands.

Han Bo Reum for The Face Shop.

It is what it is for The Face Shop's Fall (and Winter) Collection - Simply Classic. 

My eyes are fixated on the fourth to the last tube. :)

Their Artist Touch lipstick has three ranges - Moisture, Glossy, and Creamy Matte. Pictured above are the shades from the Moisture range.

Yoona for Innisfree.

Meanwhile, glossy, moisturized lips are the promise of Innisfree's Color Glow line. There are ten different shades in the collection, and those purple-toned ones in the middle kinda tickle my fancy.

BoA for Missha.

Missha, on the other hand, calls its Fall collection 'Belle Epoque' - reminiscent of the era of artistic and cultural refinement in French history. That wine red lipstick from the Fatal Aura range is giving me the 'Moulin Rouge' vibe - chic, sultry, and utterly sexy.

Rosy Tint Lips.

Etude House's Rosy Tint Lips are actually lip stains - with a twist to it.

Sulli for Etude House.

They're packaged like lip glosses but are highly pigmented, with a creamy texture and a matte finish. And I can't wait to grab shades number 3 and 8 for myself, lol.

Loving Laneige. :)

Last but not the least, there's Laneige and their heart-pounding, show-stopping collection of 'Serum Intense' Lipstick. They have 20 different shades in the collection, all of which have a lovely, satin finish.

But why, you may ask, is red the 'in' thing this autumn?
Park Hye Jeong, a makeup artist at NARS, puts it this way, "A prolonged recession makes people feel that they can't afford even a little bit of luxury. A simple touch of red lipstick alone is like complete make-up, so the answer is red."

So ladies, which red lipstick will you be wearing this season?

Spotlight | Rimmel Glam'Eyes Trio Eyeshadow in Fever.

When my aunt, uncle, and cousins came home last June for a quick vacation, one of the things I received as 'pasalubong' was the Rimmel Glam'Eyes Trio Eyeshadow palette. It's actually a gift from my favorite cousin Jeanne, who shares with me the same love for makeup and beauty products. (And KPop and Korean dramas, too. Haha!)

Rimmel Glam Eyes Trio Eyeshadow in 740 Fever.

My cousin knows purple is my favorite color, so it's not surprising that she chose the 740 Fever variant for me. It's a trio of purple shades - grape, lilac, and a lavender so pale it's almost white. And like most drugstore brands, this eyeshadow palette comes in a plastic pan. I find the packaging pretty chic (must be the triangles, lol) and quite sturdy, considering they're made of plastic.

Purple is love! :)

The Glam'Eyes Trio Eyeshadow, as per the Rimmel website, is a collection 'inspired by the sophistication of the London fashion scene.'  There are several colors available in the Glam'Eyes line, each shade combination aiming to complement a specific eye color. This purple palette, for instance, complements green eyes the best. Well, my eyes ain't green, but they work for me nonetheless. Haha!

Get the London look!

Here's how the eyeshadows look like when swatched. They're not as pigmented as I expected them to be, although the colors do pop out when you use them wet. I love the hint of sparkles in these eyeshadows, though I find the texture a tad chalky. Staying power is okay - at least five to six hours with a primer on.

From L-R: Shade #1, Shade #2, Shade #3.

What I love:

- Chic packaging.

- Color payoff is great when worn wet.

- Easy to blend and apply.

- Long-wearing.

- No allergic reactions.

- Not tested on animals.

- Affordable price. (They sell for $4.99 in the US.)

What you might not like:

- Texture is a bit chalky.

- Pigmentation is so-so if you're wearing them dry.

Wearing them purples dry! :)
FACE: Majolica Majorca Skin Pore Lingerie Cover,
Tony Moly Luminous Goddess Aura BB Cream,
Benefir Erase Paste in Medium
Krave Luxurious Perfection in French Latte.
EYES: Rimmel Glam'Eyes Trio in Fever,
BYS Waterproof Eyeliner in Black,
Majolica Majorca Lash King Mascara.
Ever Bilena Eyebrow Liner in Brown.
CHEEKS: Tony Moly Cat Chu Wink Tint in Cherry Pink.
LIPS: EOS Lip Balm in Vanilla Nonsense,
NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Addis Ababa.

I actually have another Rimmel eyeshadow palette that needs to be opened. They're a trio of blues though, and you know I have a love-hate relationship with blue eyeshadow. I think I need to muster up some courage before I give the blue ones a try. Lol!