I have always wanted to get to know more about Anna Sui’s intricate looking cosmetics.
For the benefit of those who do not know about the brand: Anna Sui, here’s some trivia about it:
- The brand name is inspired by the founder’s own name: Anna Sui.
- The founder is an American fashion designer.
- Her brand compromises a wide range of: fashion clothing, accessories, fragrances and cosmetics.
- Her perfume and cosmetic line debuted in 1999.
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And if you girls are wondering, I’ll let you know why I have this deadly attraction to Anna Sui’s cosmetics,
- I am a sucker when it comes to really beautiful and intricate looking packaging.
- I am a big fan to the colour black and also to rose motifs.
- They really do produce practical, high quality perfume and cosmetics that are well raved by others.
- I love the girly, feminine yet bad girl image it exudes.
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Getting back to the demonstration,
The demonstration focuses on how to use Anna Sui’s cosmetics to create their SUIFY looks to suit various occasions.
Namely: a simple day look, dramatic looking smoky eyes and last but not least, their trademark outrageous look.
It is held at their Isetan Orchard counter on a cheery Saturday afternoon.
The demonstration was hosted by the lovely and gentle cosmetic training officer: Michelle Kong.
I really love the way she brought us through the demonstration as her explanations were clear, easy to understand and the atmosphere was light and cheery due to her friendly composure.
Michelle mentioned that ladies always have the misconception that Anna Sui’s cosmetics are only suitable for loud or an intense look but, actually it mainly depends on the choice of colours.
It is also possible to use Anna Sui’s cosmetics to achieve an everyday day look that is suitable for work as well.
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To start it off, three volunteer were pre-selected for the chosen three looks that we will be seeing for that day.
And... my favorite segment for the makeup demonstration, a simple method to an easily achievable smoky eye look,
Here's one of the lovely volunteer getting her dramatic purple smoky eyes done with the help of Michelle.
A muted lip color to give more focus to the expressive eye makeup.
Ta-dah~ Half the face done, notice the difference?
During the demonstration, I was elated when Michelle passed around the products she used on the volunteers to let us feel the smooth texture of Anna Sui’s cosmetics.
I am so madly in love with the soft and silky texture of the eyeshadow and primers after application on my skin.
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Without further ado, the highlight of today’s post, step by step instructions for achieving the smoky eye look.
I have focused on the smoky eye look is because that Michelle really did a great job from simplifying the complicated steps on how to achieve it.
Here are step by step instruction and what I personally have used to created the purple smoky eye look, you may substitute to any other product brands as per desired.
What I have used:
- Benefit’s Stay don’t stray (eye primer)
- Anna Sui’s Eye color crayon (eye shadow) in 100
- Inuovi’s Colours D27 eye shadow singles in 06932 Velvet
- Maybelline’s Hyper diamonds in WN-1
- Nature Republic’s Eye lover pearl pencil in White
- Lakme’s Perfect definition eye pencil in 20 Midnight black
- Majolica Majorca’s Lash bone black fiber in (eye lash primer)
- Heroine make’s Long and curl mascara in Black
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Tools that I have used:
Tools that I have used:
- Anna Sui's Manual eye lash curler
- Ecotools's Eye shading brush
- Ecotools's Eyeliner brush
Pictures to make the instructions easier to follow:
Prime the eye area using an eye lid primer.
Use a blue eye colour crayon to shade the entire eye socket area.
Apply black eye shadow starting from the tip of the upper eye lid and work it in an upwards motion.
With the help of the purple eye shadow, blend and cover the rest of the eye socket area. Apply white or light purple eye shadow under the arch of your brow for an instant lifting effect.
Blend the whole eye socket area to prevent harsh looking lines.
Complete the look with the help of your desired black eyeliner and the mascara.
A more detailed closeup on the purple smoky eye look that I have done.
Note: Application of mascara is a must when creating the smoky eye look as the eye makeup is too overwhelming and in contrast you can’t really see your natural lashes.
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Other tips that I have picked up during the demonstration:
For dolly looking eyes,
- Curl your lashes using an eye lash curler in a continuous upwards motion. Do not tug or pull your lashes.
- Prime your lashes with the application of an eye lash primer.
- Use up to three different types of mascara to target your every need like one for each function like: lengthening, volumizing or separating.
- Last but not least, use a lash brush or apply a coat of transparent mascara to remove any excess shadow or power from your lashes.
Note: For manual curlers, curl your lashes before apply mascara. For electric curlers, apply your mascara before curling as the mascara acts as a protective layer for your lashes.
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The Anna Sui’s way of application of blushers,
- Using a two tone blusher, swirl the brush with the darker tone, tap off excess and apply in a small circle at the middle of your cheek.
- Using the lighter tone, surround the first circle that you have made and blend them out evenly using a blending brush.
Note: A blending brush helps to erase any harsh looking lines for a more natural and harmonious look.
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For kissable lips,
- Prep your lips with a lip balm or lip moisturizer and wait for it to settle.
- Apply the first coating of your desired gloss or lipstick.
- Add on some glittery gold gloss in the middle of your lips for that three dimension Angelina Jolie pout.
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At the end of the demonstration, being the shopaholic me, I can’t resist the temptation of Anna Sui’s fabulous cosmetics so I got my hands on a few that caught my eye.
They are the:
- Double cheek colour in 01 @ $41.00
- Eye crayon (eye shadow) in 100 @ $35.00
- Lip gloss R brilliant in 850 @ $33.00
Not forgetting the highlight of my day, the luxurious goodie bag that I was given. The bag itself was really pretty and I was pleasantly surprised when it contains all full sized retail items.
Once again, thanks Anna Sui for the generosities.
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Girls, do give Anna Sui cosmetics a try, even though I do agree that their products are a little pricey on whole and the counter do seemed kind of high-class to approach.
Their cosmetics are of fabulous quality as they really pigmented and feels super light after application. Not forgetting the to die for packaging as well.
Fear not, head down to Anna Sui today as their beauty advisors are also really friendly and easy to talk to.
Till next time ^_^
Oooh sounds lovely. How did the eye crayon perform for you?
ReplyDeleteIt's great as it works well as a base to set the powdery eye shadow and its easy to use as well. The blue eye crayon works best to create either black or purple smoky look. :)
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