Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Kate Gradation BK-1 FOTD, Koji Lash Curler Review

Some people asked me how I liked the Koji Lash curler in #73, so here is a mini review of it~



I got it for about $4 on sasa.com I believe, so it's super cheap! I think it works BETTER than the Shu Uemura and the Shiseido one, both of which I liked a lot, that is...until I tried the Koji one! Maybe it's the shape of this curler, but it really gets to the very root of my lashes so I achieve a really nice curl, whereas the Shu and Shiseido ones would only reach abuot 2/3 way to the root of my lashes. However, I noticed that it takes longer to achieve a good curl with the Koji curler, as in I have to hold it longer in order for me to get the same degree of curl as the other 2, so that's sort of a drawback there. But overall, I really like this curler, and I'm happy that it came with a free replacement pad! Highly suggest this if you want an inexpensive curler that works well.

Today I used my Kate Gradation Palette in BK-1.



The colors are very pigmented but they are not quite as *dark* as I like them to be, I expected to be able to achieve some serious smoky eyes with this, but that did not happen...haha. I skipped the glittery cream shadow to the right because I didn't want to have shimmer overload.  



I really like this palette! Very wearable for both daytime and nighttime because I can just pack on the really dark shimmery shade to make it look smoky.  


I used NARS Laguna bronzer (as always!) and NARS Madly blush on the cheeks. Haha are you surprised that I am not using Angelika today?
Then I put on KT's cute Hello Kitty bow, I love this!!





I trimmed my bangs last night, can you tell that they are shorter? They look a little wonky today because it rained and the weather was very humid! Humidity makes my hair frizzy...:( 

Just finished my assignment that was due at 11PM, I submitted it at 10:55PM.  Hahah. 

15 comments:

gingerbee said...

Oooh, the blush looks great on you! :D

Jess said...

Audrie, I love your super neutral gray eyes! I'm eyeing for a gray e/s palette again (since I have swapped away my CHANEL Smoky Eyes palette to Jamilla).

I think, I'll be getting the DIOR Designer palette with the gray shades.

And the HK bow is sooo cute!

Mitoya said...

Soo pretty look ! And cute bow =) Love this <3

fuzkittie said...

You did a perfect job with your bangs, I wouldn't have known that you did it yourself! I like how they look shorter, very cute!!

The colors are really nice on you! Seems like a versatile palette. Haha I WAS surprised that you weren't wearing Angelika! xD

♡ Nic Nic ♡ said...

pretty fotd!! i have heard many good things about this eye lash curler!! i would try that only my shu one is just lying around these days xD

mzkrystall said...

awww ur so pretty! i love your skin, so flawlessss. hehe thats a cute bow too! and really?! that lash curler works better than shu uemura?! wow!! gotta try that then..its so cheap!!. definately will be following your blogger ! take care

leslielovesmakeup said...

ur so cute! i do love how the crystals sparkle, but my necklace broke :( i'm thinkin' with the hubs next paycheck i want one of your designs! but i'll be sure to email you about it.

Caroline :] said...

Hey Audrie! i've stumbled by your blog a few times but i couldn't remember the blog name so i couldn't come back...but i found you again!! xD hehe :] you are pretty as always! i love the FOTD, you do a veryy good job with the blending and the colors look really nice and subtle! :] can i ask you a question though? i don't know why, but I keep thinking that you go to school at Berkeley...am i right? xD

angie519 said...

I swear all blushes look beautiful on you! Gosh I envy your skin and cheekbones! hahha

That palette looks so pretty on your eyes! Hmm I think I'm gonna get a Koji curler to try! =)

JL said...

You look so cute! Everything! The bow, the nails, the eyeshadow! You look really good in gray colors.

haha I had wonky hair today too. It was humid and my hair is curly so that just means disaster. x[
Your bangs look cute, you did a good job trimming them!

izumi said...

awwww you are so pretty :D i love the bow on you and that palette's colors are to die for!

mayaari said...

such a cute look, especially with the bow in your hair :)

Connie De Alwis said...

cute bow! KT's awesome. And yep, I'm a little surprised that there's no Angelika today. hee. I need to get that Koji curler. My RMK's awesome but I've been tempted by Shu. I shall forget about Shu!

May said...

Yay for the HK bow.

Catherine said...

OMG I TOTALLY agree with you about the Shi and Shu curlers!! Except I could barely get 1/2way up my lashes without pinching myself lol. And I thought it was just me! Glad you found a better one! I'm using Koji's Shallow Curve one (22mm dia instead of 18mm) and it works like a dream. =)

Very pretty FOTD! The silver looks gorgeous on you and really brightens up your eyes. Cute bow too =)