New obsession: Stage Cosmetics

Haul from Stage Cosmetics.

Stage Cosmetics is a relatively new brand on the beauty market. Probably a year old or so? Their first branch was launched at Bugis Junction is Singapore. From then on, Stage cosmetics could be found at quite a few larger malls such as Ion... If I'm not wrong, Stage Cosmetics is a Malaysian brand. Do correct me on that if you have any info!!!

They have a wide range of products at really reasonable prices! A lipstick would cost $23, concealer $20, loose powder $30, single shadow pots $20, eyeshadow palette $63.

From time to time, they will have promotions such as the current 40% off store wide *GASP* and special items priced at $8 each. *that's where the haul began*

I've never tried Stage Cosmetics before. Maybe it's the resemblance to MAC that kinda puts me off buying their stuff? It's like they're trying to "copy" MAC's footsteps... aka no originality. But that's my first impression about the brand.

ANYWAY! They were having a great SALE! So I picked out a couple of things to try out from the brand.

Wonderluxe Lipstick
Sale price: $8
Original price: $23
I picked out Lush Lotus, Apricot Angel and Blooming Bud.

These are matte lipsticks. Very similar in scent to the MAC lipsticks. They both have that vanilla scent! *see what I was trying to say about being a MAC-wannabe?!* The range of colours is okay...about 50 or so colours. Most of them are quite dark. The ones I picked out were the brighter and more Spring themed ones.

Texture is less drying than MAC's. It is quite long lasting, leaving a tint behind after a meal. I layer a balm over it for added sheen. Love these. I highly recommend you to try them out!

Wonderlust lipstick in Victoria.
Sale price: $8
Original price: $23

Similar to Lustre finishes in MAC. Very sheer and lightweight. Poor lasting power. But moisturizing to the lips. Not as many pretty colours as the Wonderluxe. I would say a good buy... but not a must have.

Photo Pro Creme Concealer in 06 Honey.
Sale price: $12 (40% off)
Original price: $20

This concealer won awards in Herworld/ Female magazine. So I just had to try one of their star products. Not a bad concealer. Was not cakey. Easy to blend. 6 shades to choose from. Covers my DARK eye circles very well + acne scars. Lasted for the whole day in this humid weather.

06 was a good match for me. I would say the BEST concealer colour ever matched to my skin tone. I'm very happy I got this product. Yes, purchase this! You won't regret it!

*MAC has a pot concealer as well. Not sure of the name right now... But MAC's was cakey. And the colours were really -off-. too yellow/ orange for a normal human being. Unless you're jaundiced* :p

Angle Lash Mascara
Sale price: $8
Original price: $20


Nice wand. Kills the curl upon first application. DO NOT BUY!!!!

Photo Finish Dusting Powder
Sale price: $18
Original price: $30


20g of golden dust. Pretty, very shimmery *me likes!*, finely milled. I would try this out as a bronzing powder or highlighter. And cute puff. A little tacky. But cute none the less.

And now... a comparison between MAC's and Stage's packaging... first up! The Lipstick box.

As seen. Both are black. With the name and weight on the top.

And for anyone who is interested in what goes into the lipsticks... hahaha.. here are the ingredients for comparison as well. Happy comparing!

Stage on the top, MAC below.

Even the plastic bag is similar! Clear on one side, red on the other. MAC's bag is clear on one side, black on the other.

And that's the end of my comparison and haul from Stage Cosmetics. Overall, not a bad brand, just that it lacks creativity in the packaging and marketing of the brand.