FOTD: Brights...

The weather's messed up again.  It was scorching hot yesterday afternoon but it rained like crazy in the evening...does that mean summer has ended already?  

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Anyhoo, here's something I wore to get my mood hyped up despite the wonky weather:

K-Palette Real Lasting Eyebrow

L'oreal eyebrow pencil

MAC brow set in Girl Boy

MAC eye shadows in Aquadisiac (lid) and Sweet and Punchy (crease)

K-Palette 24Hr Real Lasting Eyeliner in Black (new formulation)

K-Palette 1Day Lash Perm Volume Mascara

Max Factor Facefinity liquid foundation in Sand

Benefit Fakeup concealer in Medium

Revlon Age Defying powder

Sleek Contour Kit in Medium

MAC Betty Blush in Cream Soda

MAC l/s in Please Me + Peachstock

Yay or Nay?

Happy Wednesday, my loves!

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Product Review: Revlon Photoready Primer + Shadow palettes...

When I was starting with makeup, my main dilemma was what colors should I mix and match together for that not-so-plain look.  Of course, not to mention, I don't have an endless pit of moolah to buy all possible color combinations of eye color.   After years of practicing and collecting makeup, it's something that I don't worry about that much anymore.   Now, it's more like how on earth would I be able to finish all my makeup! (laughs)

Seriously, with all the new (and affordable) makeup available in the market today, makeup newbies won't have much trouble like I did.

Revlon Photoready Primer + Shadow

Revlon came up with 8 well-coordinated palettes, but I am not sure if all those 8 are available in our local stores.  I was able to get two palettes (Thanks, Revlon PH!) so for today I'll be showing you swatches, sample looks and of course, a review.

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Revlon Photoready Primer + Shadow in Watercolors

Revlon Photoready Primer + Shadow in Metropolitan

Packaging of these palettes is basically the same with most of their eyeshadow palettes.  It's in a slim, black, sturdy plastic packaging that would fit in a medium-sized makeup kit.  I first thought it's not as sturdy but after dropping it a few times (unintentional though!) it's still in one piece. 

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All palettes have a primer (rectangle), a top sparkle coat (square) and 3 eyeshadows placed in pans shaped like an eye. 

For the Watercolours palette, the colors are:

Primer - soft, shimmery pink

Top Sparkle Coat - pink, with fine glitters

Lid- sparkly, silvery purple

Crease - dark purple

Brow Bone - soft, shimmery purple

For the Metropolitan palette, the colors are:

Primer - shimmery, flesh-toned

Sparkle Top Coat - coppery-brown with gold specks

Lid - matte, deep brown

Crease - shimmery, silvery taupe

Brow Bone - more peach, but almost of the same shade as the primer

At the back is a diagram and instructions on how to use the colors in the palette. Surely, even makeup newbies won't have a hard time using it.

         

And just like any of their eyeshadow palettes, these come with its own sponges:

And here are the swatches:

Watercolours

Metropolitan

Sample looks:

Watercolours

Metropolitan

What I like:

It comes with easy-to-follow instructions

The primer helps in keeping my eye makeup stay put.  It can also be used as a highlight on the brow bone and/or on inner corners of the eye

Easy to apply and easy to blend

Colors are well-coordinated, so you won't have to worry about mismatched color combos

Colors in the palette can create various different styles

It has a sparkle top coat to give more dimension

Can be used wet or dry, though I haven't tried using it wet

Sleek packaging that can fit small to medium makeup kits

Affordable for the price of Php775.  

What I don't like:

The primer doesn't really help in making the eye shadows look more pigmented

Packaging doesn't come with a mirror

The sponges.  Well, it's not that they don't work, I just don't like using them.

Though some of the colors have great pigmentation, some are too sheer you might need to swipe more of it so the color would appear

Some shadows tend to fall out.  If this is the case, make sure to pat instead of swipe on your lids. Or better yet, apply them wet.

Overall, I like these palettes. It's something I would definitely bring on trips because you can come up with a great eye makeup with just one palette. For newbies, it's a great way to grow your make up collection without breaking the bank.

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Glamourbox Personal Makeup Workshop...

O, Hai my lovelies!

Here's something you might want to checkout most especially those who have been wanting to start exploring the wonderful and colorful world of makeup:

I also took a personal makeup workshop too, and it really helped me find my way to something I love doing.  Besides, it's a plus if you know how to do makeup on yourself so you won't end up stressing over who's gonna do your makeup each time you need to be made up.  

Please do check this out and who knows, it might be a step towards a new career. 

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Have a great day, everyone.

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Something New: HURRAW! Lip Balms....

Ask me to choose between a lipstick and a lip balm and I'll choose the latter.  My lips easily get dry, despite my oil-slick face, and I tend to lick off lipstick so lip balms are my best bet. Two weeks ago, I was contacted by Rebecca, the official distributor of the newest lip balm in town, called HURRAW! and asked me if she can send me samples.  She even asked me to choose the variants I wanted to try, cool huh!?

Two days later, I got my samples:

HURRAW! Lip Balms

I've tried a lot of lip balms already, but these HURRAW! lip balms are different.  Unlike most of the brands that I've tried, they are:

Vegan: No animal used, harmed or tested in any stage of the manufacturing of the product.

Made of Raw, Organic and Fair Trade materials: It contains certified organic, cold pressed and centrifuged extracted nut/seed oils and butters.

Gluten-free and GMO (Genetically Modified Organism)-free

Non-toxic: There are no petroleum (gives shine to glosses and linked to health problems like cancer), parabens, preservatives, artificial flavors or colors.  

Their core ingredients include:

Almond oil - moisturizes, soothes, softens and reconditions your lips

Coconut Oil - moisturizes, and a great free radical buster and soothes chronic lip inflammation

Cacao Butter - aside from making the balms smell divine, it also moisturizes and improves skin elasticity

Jojoba Oil - for easy absorption 

Olive Oil - anti-inflammatory, heals, soothes and makes lips stay soft and supple

Candelilla Wax - provides long-lasting protective shield

Flavors - derived from 100% natural resources like pure essential oils 

Infusions - made with a variety of seeds, pods, fruit zests, barks and roots to for flavor and color. 

I only got one lips but I definitely have a purpose for all these!

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HURRAW! Grapefruit Lip Balm, Php250

Fruity, fresh and gives me that burst of energy whenever I apply it on.  It's an instant pick-me-upper whenever I feel sleepy! 

HURRAW! Green Tea Lip Balm, Php250

I don't like green teas that much, but this baby's definitely an exemption. The green tea taste is subtle and doesn't taste artificial.  No, your puckers won't smell grassy at all, it's more of caramel-y and between this and the grapefruit variant, I find myself reaching out to this more often.

HURRAW! Sun Protection Lip Balm with SPF15, Php350

I confess that I tend to take my lips for granted. Well, I do exfoliate once in a while and I don't wear too much lipsticks but most of the lip balms I've tried have no SPF.  With the scorching heat of the sun almost all-year round (here in PH), to give your puckers sun protection is a must.  I remember using a lip balm with SPF and my lips went drier than usual...up to the extent of peeling.  I don't know, maybe it has something to do with the zinc oxide in it? 

This balm from Hurraw! has non-nano zinc oxide that serves as a natural sunscreen base.  It also has antioxidant ingredients like pomegranate seeds, sea buckthorn oil, red raspberry seed oil to protect and nourish the lips. And tangerine and chamomile extracts for that right amount of punch for your lips.  It stays put even after a cup of coffee but it does leave a whitish layer on the lips, which I don't really mind since I can always layer with a lipstick. Or, just leave it as it is since it goes away after some time.

HURRAW! Moon Night Treatment Lip Balm, Php350

As we all know, it's during night time when our skin replenishes itself.  The same goes with the lips.  At night, our lips must be given that extra TLC and be readied for another day of lipstick and whatever it is you put on.  It has a thicker, creamier formulation and has Vanilla and Peru Balsam to calm nerves and induce sleep.  And of course, nourishing ingredient like chamomile extract to soothe the lips through the night.

Unlike the usual lip balms, these don't come in round packaging. It is housed in a flattened-oval packaging that makes it a lot pocket-friendly. Also, no running after a rolling lip balm once it falls off your pocket! Guys don't have to be caught with a lipbalm-looking thing in their pockets too.  It does look (and shape like) a mint dispenser to me. And the best part about its shape?  It really contours to the shape of the lips perfectly during application.

The tube is sealed with that small piece of paper packaging that just needs to be peeled-off.

It applies smoothly, not grainy and is long lasting.  It's not sticky and doesn't give your puckers that "I've just eaten lechon" -- look.  It has the right amount of gloss in it so even the guys won't be too conscious to wear it. 

Ingredients are listed on each and every lip balm packaging. Their packaging, made of recyclable corrugated material, is simple and neat. I love that it comes in a semi-matte type of paper, giving an over-all eco-friendly look.

HURRAW! lip balms might be a bit more expensive than most of the lip balms out there, but with all the good stuff in it, not to mention its being vegan and organic, these new lip balms in town are worth their price.  Honestly, I've never been addicted to lip balms like I am now with HURRAW!  I'm thinking of getting their Cherry tinted lip balm next.  Hopefully, more variants would become available here, like the Chocolate and Coffee Bean. 

I am not sure whether HURRAW! will be available in stores, but for now, you can get your HURRAW! fix from Cutieverse. I don't really persuade others to get a certain product as I am not sure if you'd like it as much as I do, but this one's gonna be an exemption.  Do check it out and I bet, you'd like it too!

Happy Friday, loves!
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FOTD: Orangey-Reds...

Have you ever worn orange red-toned eyeshadows?  For a time, I stayed away from them because they can make the eyes (or worse, the face) look swollen and tired. When used properly, these eye shadows can still make you look fresh and fab without having to look clown-y or haggard.

For today's FOTD post, I used orange red-toned eyeshadows for my lids and gave it a smokey look by blending it with a sheer pink eyeshadow:

K-Palette Long Lasting Eyebrow

L'oreal Eye Pencil

In2it brow powder

MAC Brow Set in Girl Boy

MAC eyeshadows in Coppering + Firecracker (lid) and French Cuff (crease, tearduct and lower lash line)

K-Palette Long Lasting Eyeliner

K-Palette 1 Day Lash Perm Volume Curl Mascara

Obagi ZO Oclipse Primer + Sunblock

MaxFactor Face Finity Liquid Foundation in Sand

Kanebo Mineral Powder Foundation 

Sleek Contour Kit in Medium

MAC Beauty Powder in True Romantic

MUA Boom Lipstick in OMG

Make sure to even out your skin, and skip blush if you're the type who get's red easily, match it with a nude-ish lip color (topped with gloss, if needed) and voila!  Rock those reds, baby!

Happy Thursday!

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Something New: Perfect for summer scents from Fiorucci and John Galliano...

Last month, our friends from Luxasia introduced us to these two new scents that are perfect for this summer season:

Icy Fantasy by FIORUCCI

Housed in an ice cream-y bottle container, this perfume will surely catch anybody's attention whenever you'd take it out from your purse or bag.  I once took it out while in Starbucks and a lady sitting near me asked what it is.  

Fragrance Notes

Top: Wild strawberry, Granny Smith apple, Raspberry

Heart: Tea Rose, Violet, Peach

Base: Vanilla, Sandalwood, Musk

It's a great everyday perfume if you want to exude fun, playfulness and freshness. Pair this with a girly dress and bright colored accessories for that fun, sweet girly look this summer.  

Available in all leading department stores nationwide for Php2500/50ml.

Parlez-Moi d'Amour Eau Fraiche by John Galliano

Another summer-y scent is this scent from John Galliano, a British-fashion designer who was the head of Givenchy, Christian Dior and now of his own label, John Galliano.

Fragrance Notes

Top: Grapefruit Blossom, Ginger

Heart: White Roses, Jasmine, White Currants

Base: Cypress, Musk

Eau Fraiche, or "Fresh Water" gives you that fresh-out-of-the-shower feel. It's light and definitely perfect for hot and humid weather.  Staying power is good too!  I am a fan of fruity scents, and not much of florals but this one has a great combination of those two. 

It's housed in a beautiful, enveloped-shaped bottle with a colorful floral stamp.  This scent is inspired by the tender romance that can be found in love letters. And whenever I spray it on, it reminds me of that warm, fuzzy feeling (or kilig) I feel whenever I get a love letter.  Which is unfortunately, doesn't happen anymore. Sniff.  Too bad, people got so used to writing emails and sending e-cards na lang.  Oh well, it's okay, I have my Eau Fraiche to remind me of those kilig days.

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It's already available in leading department stores nationwide for Php2500/30ml.  It's also available in 50ml and 80ml.

Among the two, Eau Fraiche is my favorite.  I feel a burst of freshness in this scorching hot summer season!  

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Sale Alert: A Special Mother's Day Treat from Velvet Rose Lingerie

A few days to go and it's Mothers' Day! If you are still looking out for something to give to your Mom or to the special woman (or women) in your life, check out this special Mother's Day sale from Velvet Rose Lingerie:

If you're in the Ortigas area (like me!), the nearest branch would be at the Robinsons Galleria and Shangrila Mall.

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New stuff from Revlon...

My (and probably yours too) favorite drugstore brand has yet again released new products. I remember months ago when Revlon released new foundations and lipsticks.  And now the brand is back with new eyeshadow palettes, nail art polishes and a BB cream.  

Revlon Photoready Primer + Shadow

Aside from 3 matching eye shadows, this palette comes with a primer. It also has a sparkle eyeshadow that you can use on top of your lid color for an added multi-dimensional, intense shimmering effect.  Aside from the instructions at the back, the eye shadows are placed in eye-shaped pans, so you'd know exactly where to apply each color.

For nail art enthusiasts out there, Revlon also came out with these easy-to-use nail art polishes:

Revlon Nail Art Expressionist 

These are expertly matched nail polish duos with a skinny nail art brush on one end.  I love doing nail art, but I don't have a steady hand so I always depend on a good nail art brush.  Let's see if this line of nail polish from Revlon would help.

Revlon Nail Art Neon

Now this one really excites me.  I haven't tried a neon polish so this is gonna be my first time.  You need to apply the white base first, then the colored polish to come up with a beautiful shocking nail color.  Good thing I got the Orange, so perfect for summer.

Revlon Nail Art Moon Candy

A cream color on one end and an iridescent, flaky top coat on the other end.  I'm not a fan of glitter polishes because of the difficulty in taking them off, but looking at the swatches online for these babies, I am willing to give it a try. 

Revlon Photoready BB Cream

And yes, the brand finally joined the BB cream craze.  Hmm, probably a bit late since CC  creams are what's "IN" nowadays.  But hey, it's better late than never.  Like other BB creams,  this is a skincare, makeup and sunscreen rolled into one.  I've tried it once and it's like a tinted moisturizer with a bit of coverage.

I'll post swatches and my reviews for this products next time.  

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FOTD: Neutrals

Ola!

It's Thursday, and a day to go, it's the weekend! I'm particularly excited for this coming weekend because of two things:  1) No weekend work, because 2) It's my birthday!
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Yesssss, I am turning 25 this Sunday.  Sorry, but I decided my age would stop at 25, no violent reactions please! (laughs) Now, I really understand why most women would rather shut up when asked what their age is. I used to wonder why, and now, I'm one of them. Well, in my case, I won't be mum about it...I'll lie na lang! Haha.

Anyways, here's another (boring) FOTD.  

Happy Thursday, y'all!

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