Product Review: ELF Studio Creme Liner in Black

From ELF

Creates smooth lines that are defined and precise. Smudge-proof, budge-proof and water-resistant coverage for all day wear to combat against, sweat, tears and rain! Slanted Eyeliner Brush included!

This is my first cream/gel liner. I bought my ELF Creme Liner two weeks ago. I already mentioned it in my Saturday Haul which I posted last August 6. I am  using this product for 2 weeks straight! What can I say about this product is that I love love love it! I never wore any kind of liners before on a daily basis but when I started using this baby, I just fell in love with it. I use this every day when I go to work and it stayed in place the whole day without smudging and budging. And because this is a creme type of liner, application of this product is just a breeze! This is my first time to use a cream/gel type of liner but I didn't had a hard time using it. The brush that came with it is very useful too. You can create a very thin line using it. For the price of Php250.00 , you can never go wrong with this product.

Swatch

After washing it off with water, I rubbed it using my finger.

See? The product is still there. You can remove it using a good eye makeup remover but in my case, I use petroleum jelly in removing my eye makeup since it is way cheaper than makeup removers.

Video from YouTube

 

Pros:

Inexpensive

Very Pigmented

A little goes a long way

Dries out easily after applying it

Smudge-proof, Budge-proof and water-resistant!

Cons:

Limited shades available.

Rating:

5 stars!

I LOVE this product to bits! This is definitely worth a try. Would I repurchase? YES! 

Hope you find this review helpful. 

Have a nice day everyone:)

Much Love,

FOTD 8.12.11 : My Everyday Makeup Look

Hello everyone! 

I'm back with my very first FOTD! yehey! :D 

This is the look I sport almost everyday. When I put on my makeup, I try to make it as simple as possible.


Here are two photos I took yesterday.

Products Used:

Face:

Maybelline Shine Free Face Powder

ELF All-Over Cover Stick Stick in Fair

Peach blush from Beauty Cosmetics 78 pc. Palette 
IN2IT Eyebrow Colour

Eyes:

White E/S from Beauty Cosmetics 78 pc. Palette

Maybelline Unstoppable Black Mascara

ELF Creme Liner in Black

Lips:

Covergirl Outlast All Day Lip Color in Sparkling Wine




Happy weekend everyone!♥

Saturday Haul: ELF + UniSilver Time

When I woke up this morning, I just find myself craving for my all-time favorite California Maki. So I took a bath and went ahead to Karate Kid in SM Fairview to satisfy my desire to eat my favorite Japanese food. But when I entered the mall, my stupid feet led me first to Watsons and ended up buying these ELF products.

A set of ELF Eyelid Primer and ELF Gel Liner.

Each costs Php249.70. Reviews for these to follow. 

These prods look very promising especially the gel liner. 

 

As I was walking inside the mall, I saw wrist watches in UniSilver's botique entrance. I was thinking these past few days of what to buy for my boyfriend's Birthday this second week of August and when I saw the watches that UniSilver is selling, I just thought to myself that it would be a perfect gift for him. I ended up buying him a digital wrist watch which cost Php1495.00. I also bought my self a watch which only costs Php800.00 because I am already getting tired of my 1 year old PINK digital watch from Bench. I wasn't able to take photos of what's inside the box because by camera's battery is empty already but you guys should check out UniSilver Time. They have lots of adorable watches all in affordable price!

Ahhhh! The very reason why I went to the mall is because I want to eat California Maki which by the way only costs around Php150.00 but then I ended up buying these stuffs and made 2K damage to my wallet! Compulsive shopping, that is! But yes, I know all these will make me, and my boyfriend happy. :) That's it for my today's post. Goodnight everyone! ♥

Product Review: Beauty Cosmetics' 78 Piece v.2 Palette

Finally! My review for my Beauty Cosmetics 78 Piece Palette is here! Bought this one online three weeks ago for only Php700.00. Cheap, eh? That's actually what made me decide to buy this palette. It's very affordable and everything I need is already in there.  Eye shadows, highlighters, liners, and blushes. I asked the seller if this one is the same as the Coastal Scents palette and the ever accommodating seller, Rosenn, answered me YES. They get their palettes from the same manufacturer of Coastal Scents. The packaging is a shiny black case and has a mirror inside it. Also included inside is a dual-ended sponge tip applicator. This baby is very sleek which makes it easy to carry around. I already swatched some of the eye shadows in this palette and already tried the blushes as well. The shadows are a mix of matte and shimmer. I noticed that most of the matte eye shadows aren't pigmented and won't show up no matter how many times I try to apply it. On the other hand, those with shimmers are very pigmented especially the brighter shades. Same thing goes with the highlighters and liners. The blushes are all matte and also not pigmented but I like them just the way they are :) Why? Because I have heavy hands and I tend to apply too much on my face! That's why I prefer blushes which aren't much pigmented so that I can have more control over it and would not end up looking like a clown! I love the colors of the blushes and I believe they all suited me. 

Here are the VERY few swatches. :p I would love to post more swatches but I just don't have time now. 

(If you are looking for an online store that sells affordable makeup palettes and brush sets, you can check Beauty Cosmetics online store. They have a wide array of palettes and brushes. The seller/owner is very accomodating too!)

I know all my posts aren't that informative. I don't know but I am not much of a writer. I'd rather solve tons of math problems rather than write. lol. But I hope this one will help you still. Thank you for reading!. Have a nice day! :)

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Update: What My Next Post Will Be.

A review on my newly bought 78pc Palette from Beauty Cosmetics! I just wish I can get enough sunlight tomorrow so that I can be able to take good photos for the swatches. I am also hoping and praying that one of these days, I can do my first FOTD using this beautiful palette :) See you on my next review! ♥

Product Review: Beauty Cosmetics' 20 Pc. Concealer Palette

So I finally laid my hands on the concealer palette I bought from Beauty Cosmetics last week. I’ve been trying to control myself not to buy much (cosmetics) now since I already have too much. But then again, my patience for not buying stuffs finally gave up and last week, I ordered this 20 piece concealer palette together with a 78 piece palette and eyebrow stencils, online.  It arrived next to my door steps so fast. My package came like 24 hours after I paid the seller.

And when I opened the courier's pouch…tadaaaa!!!

I like how the seller secured the package very well. She wrapped the palettes using bubble wraps and sandwiched in between styrofoams. So the packaged came to me without any damage.   

Swatches for the color correctors.

and Swatches for the concealers.

This product is priced at Php650.00. Cheaper compared to the ones being sold by other online sellers. This one contains 12 concealer and 8 skin corrector. It also came with two sponge tip applicator which obviously look useless.  What I noticed about this concealer palette is that it is more for the people with cooler undertones. I love that it has lots of shades but sadly, only few suits me. I also thought that this one has a creamy consistency but I was wrong. It's actually hard to apply compared to cream concealers since the consistency is very very dry. Though some shades worked in concealing my dark circles, I personally am disappointed with it. On the other hand, the color correctors included in this palette is love! The white and peach one is great for highlighting, the purple and lavender one evened out my skin tone and reduced too much yellow on my skin. I have yet to try the other colors.BTW, the darkest brown shade included in this palette is the one  I am using to contour my nose. It works very well too! So, this product isn't bad at all. I just wish that they included a mirror in it. I am giving this product 3 out of 5 stars!


Thanks for reading guys. Have a great day!♥ 

Love,

Random Awards

Thank you Genn for the awesome awards!

Rules for these awards:

1. Link back and thank the person who tagged you.
2. Post seven things about yourself and answer the list of favorite questions.
3. Pass these awards to 15 bloggers.
4. Notify the lucky bloggers who got these awards.

7 Facts about me:
♥I love to eat Spicy Ramen and California Maki
♥I never ate 'Tinola' in my 21 years of living.
  (Ok! I tasted it once and never tried tasting eat again!)   
♥I am addicted to pink stuffs.
♥I started wearing eyeglasses way back in Elementary
♥can't function completely without getting 8 hours of sleep
♥I know how to cook hotdogs and nothing else
♥I watch TV only once a week.


The Favorite Questions: 
*Name your favorite colors: 
     Pink, White, Black
*Name your favorite song
     Marry Me by Train
*Name your favorite dessert
     Frozen Brazo de Mercedes
*What pisses you off:
     Waiting.
*When your upset you:
     Listen to music, sleep, shop
*You favorite pet:
     My baby, Misha. She's a mixed breed of    Poodle and Japanese Spitz.
*Black or White:
     White
*Your biggest fear:
     RATS.
*Best feature:
     I'm not sure about that :p
*Everyday Attitude:
     Cheerful and optimistic
*What is perfection:
     When things fall into its proper places and if that makes me happy, that's perfect for me.
*Guilty pleasures:
     Food...and makeups!

Finished! And now, I am passing the awards to these lovely and awesome bloggers.

♥mykissenmakeup♥bee's kyoote blog♥misskatv♥fashionmakeuplifestyle♥

♥pigmentsandpalettes♥sparkleapple♥cominica♥makeupdiary♥

♥dgsbeauty♥kaysliluniverse♥thepinkfence♥15minbeauty♥makeupbabble♥

♥makeupbykaylena♥sharlene-getaddicted

Skin Products + Makeup Palettes + Eyebrow Stencils

          I received two packages today for my online purchases last Thursday and yesterday. It took two days for Xend to deliver my order while JRS shipped my items for only one day.  So what's inside the packages?

Inside the Xend's small pouch

And inside the JRS pouch...

        I am so excited to try em' all out. I'll be doing individual reviews for them so watch out for it. :) 

Product Review: Nanny Rose's Sticks and Pulls

     I used to shave unwanted hairs especially on my underarms before but I found out that shaving may cause chicken skin. That's when I decided to go to a waxing salon to have my underarms waxed. I find it too costly that's why I tried this option of waxing my own underarms. I discovered Epilin Hair Remover last year which is really effective in removing unwanted hairs but then I find it difficult to use since it needs to be be heated first in order for the wax to adhere to the skin and because of that, I sometimes end up with a slightly burnt skin after using it :( Sometime this year, I saw boxes of Nanny Rose's Sticks and Pulls at Watsons. I read that it can be used as is so I bought it. It comes in three sizes. I think the largest costs around Php300.00 and the smallest, which I bought, costs Php99.00. A box contains a jar of wax, 3 washable fabric strips, and 2 wooden spatulas. 

What it looks like. It is primarily made of honey! You can tell by just smelling it.

          What I like about this wax is that it can be used hot or cold and is also made up of natural ingredients which is a plus for those who have sensitive skin.  I immediately tried it after buying. So how did I use it? I spread the wax on my underarm (without heating it), pressed the fabric strip and pulled it from the bottom upwards. I admit that it did not completely removed my underarm hair  and that I need to repeat the procedure once again. But overall, I like this product! It works for me, it's painless, and it's cheap! I use it 2-3 times a month for two months now and I still have 1/4 product left. By the way, I have to remind you to make sure that you close the jar very well after using it and that you clean it as well. Remember, this product contains honey! On my first use, I left mine with some wax residues in the container and upon seeing it the next day, I see some ants on it! So clean, clean, clean the jar very well!


That's it for today's review. Have a nice day! :)

Top 10 Award - Skincare + Beauty Products

My very first blog award. Thank you MissGennD for tagging me :)

The rules:

Link back to the person who tagged you - Genn of MissGennD.blogspot.com

List your 10 Favorite Skincare/Beauty Products

Pass it on to 10 bloggers

On to my top 10

1. Etude House Happy Tea Time in Milk Tea. I've been using this product for a year now and I don't think that I'll be switching to other facial wash anytime soon.. Smells so good and I love that it makes my skin soft and supple. Cheap for the price of Php150.00 for a 150ml tube.

2.  Belo Pore Refining Toner for Oily Skin. I use this after washing my face with Etude House's Facial Wash. This removes last traces of dirt and makeup. No strong scent and good for oily skin. Only for php49.00.

3. St. Ives Collagen Elastin Facial Moisturizer. Makes my skin moisturized very well. A lot of product for the price of Php239.00. It makes my skin oily though that's why I only use this at night.

4. Maybelline Pure Makeup in Nude. This is a water-based foundation which is good for everyday use since its formula is light but still offers very good coverage. Evens out my skin tone. Available on Ebay for php150.00-php200.00.

5. Jane's  Be Pure Mineral Oil Free Bronzer. My all-time favorite bronzer! I often use this instead of blushers. I get lots of compliments when I am using this. Makes my skin look flawless and glowing! I also bought this from Ebay. Php150.00.

6. IN2IT Eyebrow Powder. Defines my brows very well when used with a good angled brush. Php299.00 at Watsons.

7. SanSan Lipstick in No. 5. This is a very nice coral shade lipstick that matches my skin tone very well. Doesn't dry my lips and stays on me for almost 4 hours. Price around Php70.00 only.

8. St. Ives Mineral Clay Firming Mask, Php198.00 at Watsons. I use this when I feel like I need to deep clean my face. I can immediately feel that my skin tightens after using this prod. 

9. Purederm Nose Pore Strips. Visibly lifts blackheads and excess oil on my nose area. Php79.00 for 3 strips. Also available at Watsons.

10. ELF All Over Cover Stick in Apricot Beige. Has medium coverage that brightens my eye contour. I love its creamy texture and orange-y smell. Only for Php129.00. 

That's it! My top 10 Skincare and beauty products. Time to pass the award to 10 lovely bloggers!

saytiocoartillero

colorismyweapon

misscorypotts

mylucidintervals

dianejanica

tiffiefu

padmitasmakeup

lovingsunshine
jessica-ex-oh
kikaytrekkie

Product Review: Purederm Nose Strips

          One of my skin problems is having a lot of blackheads particularly on my nose area. My pores are big and open that's why dirt tend to sit deep in my skin. I often go to a skin care center once in a while to have my face cleansed and to remove stubborn blackheads, but now that I am working already, I don't have time anymore to get a facial often. When I read some good reviews on how effective nose strips are in eliminating blackheads and whiteheads, I thought of trying it out. I bought a Pack of Purederm Nose Pore Strips, available at Watsons, for Php79.00. A pack contains three pore strips.

How to Use:

1. Thoroughly wash your face, making sure that it is free of any creams or make up.

2. Open the pack with your dry hands.

3.  Thoroughly wet your nose with water. If your nose is not wet enough, the strip may not stick and may not be effective.

4. Apply the strip to moistened nose area with the shiny side facing your skin. Press down and smooth out air bubbles, ensuring good contact with the skin.

5. Let the strip dry for 10 to 15 minutes. The strip should feel stiff as it dries.

6. After the strip is dried, slowly and carefully peel off strip starting at edges, pulling toward center. If there are any residue, rinse off with water.

Wanna see how much dirt did it removed on my nose? 

          Here's the proof. Eeeew! right?! I know you shouldn't be seeing this but I just want to show you guys that this prod really works. I was amazed how this pore strips removed sebum and blackheads on my nose. Although it did not totally removed the visible blackheads,  I can still see the big difference before and after using the strips. It really lessened my blackheads. I also like that it did not hurt nor irritate my skin afterwards. I'm giving this product 4 out of 5 stars. I would probably buy again. :)

Product Review: IN2IT Waterproof Eyebrow Colour

          Good morning everyone!This one will just be a quick post. I just want to share with you guys this product I am currently loving right now. The IN2IT Waterproof Eyebrow Colour I bought recently at Watsons. I am in search of a good brow powder and I heard this one is a very good find. It has three shades in one compact and the product contains vitamin E but I don't know if it makes sense having vitamin E on brow powders!? The price of this is Php299.00. A bit pricey for its 3.5g Wt. This product makes a very good natural-looking, more defined brows. I use an angled brush dipped in water in applying this.

The IN2IT Waterproof Eyebrow Colour

The swatches

        That's it for now guys. If you have questions regarding this prod, do not hesitate to comment below. :)