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    Review: MAC Archie’s Girls Collection Ronnie Red

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    When I found out about the MAC Archie’s Collection, I knew right away that I wanted to get my hands on some of the pieces! I wanted to secure a product or two from the collection even more when I read Temptalia’s review on the lipsticks from the collection. I  ended up loving the products from Veronica’s line more than then products from Betty’s line which is why I purchased two lippies from Veronica’s line: Ronnie Red and Daddy’s little girl. Both lipsticks have different finishes so I chose to review each separately.


    I just wanna share how I was able to get my little brother to sponsor my newest acquisitions! HAHA! So my brother’s currently graduating and it’s a pre-requisite for all the seniors in his high school to accomplish a mini thesis paper worth 15-20 pages without the table of contents and bibliography. He was preparing his powerpoint the night before his defense while I was trying to study for my pol sci finals. He started bugging me to help him prettify his powerpoint (cuz I make fabulous powerpoints) and I told him I couldn’t help him because I was busy studying for my finals. He knew that I’ve been obsessing over the MAC Archie’s Girls collection lipsticks so he suddenly offered to buy the lipsticks for me (he’s filthy richer than me because he’s crazy frugal) ! He was like dangling a bone in front of a hungry dog. Being the makeup addict that I am, I jumped on the offer and gladly fixed his powerpoint and decided to study for my finals right before my exam. HA HA.

    Anyway, enough about that. Let’s talk about my newest one true love!!!

    Product

    I would consider this lipstick a true red lipstick that has a touch of pink to it. It also has blue undertones which helps make your teeth look whiter. It comes in a limited edition packaging which is a shiny white case with veronica’s face on it.

    What I love:

    I still can’t decide if I fancy the fact that the lipstick has Veronica’s face on it but I do like collecting products with limited edition packaging so I guess that’s good. I really like the shade because even if the lipstick has a pink tone to it, it’s still dominantly red. The formulation is also amazing because of it has excellent pigmentation and it’s not drying at all, considering that it has a matte finish. I can’t bring myself to purchase the classic reds from MAC such as Ruby Woo and Russian Red because they both look so drying and I have really dry lips. It also has an incredibly long wearing power. It left a stain on my lips even after I tried wiping it off with my makeup remover.

    What I don’t like:

    none!

    Recommendations

    I really like this lipstick! I recommend this to those who have cool-toned skin. To find out if you’re cool toned, look at your veins on your upper arm. If your veins are bluish, you’re cool-toned. If they are greenish, you are on the warmer side. I also recommend this to those who have really dry lips! If you have Dry lips then this is the red for you! :) However, this is a bit similar to the MAC Marilyn Monroe collection’s Charmed I’m Sure. I already have Charmed I’m Sure which is how I noticed the similarities. If you have it, you may skip on this one. :)

    lol awkward angle but i think this photo shocases the sahde pretty well. :))

    What did you haul from the collection? Thoughts? do share on the comments section below! <3

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    Red

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    Everyone has those days when they feel frustrated or annoyed over things that they can’t control. I’ve recently been bothered by so many things that are out of my control. When I feel bothered, stressed, or annoyed, I do things that are within my control to make myself feel better. Among my favorite pick-me-uppers are getting my nails done, shopping, dressing up, playing around with my makeup, and pigging out! For this particular case, I went for applying my favorite red lippie! Nothing says powerful, sexy, and in control better than a fiery red lipstick! HAHA

    Here’s what I wore when I manned my panini stall at Cucina Andare last weekend:

    top from Nude || shorts from f21 || gold flats from payless

    Check out my arm candy! It’s extra special for this look because of the super gorgeous handmade burgundy wrap bracelet from the clink shop! It’s made from suede leather. ;)

    I normally go for my statement necklaces but the burgundy wrap bracelet already made enough of a statement for my look. :)

    earrings from korea

    I also very excited to announce that I will be having my second blog giveaway very very soon! It’s currently my finals week so I’m quite busy as of the moment. I’ll be releasing another post regarding the giveaway very soon! Stay tuned! ;)

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    Review: Benefit Bella bamba

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    I’ve always been a fan of Benefit boxed powders. The first Benefit boxed powder that I’ve purchased is Coralista which is a cult favorite. My second Benefit boxed powder is the Benefit 10 which is a bronzer and highlighter duo. Bellebamba was released quite a while ago and I heard that it was just a better version of Coralista which is why it took me a long time to finally decide to purchase it and try it out for myself.


    Product

    This blush promises not to be the traditional blush and it’s supposed to be a 3d watermelon blush (I don’t know how it’s a 3D blush) with gold shimmer.

    What I Love

    Improvements

    I love that they finally changed their packaging. The old benefit boxed powders come with a detachable lid while this new and improved boxed powder now comes with a flip-top cover that stays shut using a magnet.

    I also like that the blush it comes with is a bit softer than the traditional brush/applicator that came with the old boxed powders. The brush is now also shaped in a way that improves blush application. I used to just chuck out the old brushes because they were pretty much useless to me and my normal blush brushes were a lot better. Although I still prefer using my old brushes but i’m willing to use the brush that came with this boxed powder in case of emergencies.

    Shade and Product

     The initial swatch of this product got me scared because this product is LOADED with shimmer. However, it settles on my skin perfectly after I blended it using a fluffy brush. The watermelon pink shade is also divine and makes me look flushed in a nice way. I think that Benefit was able to balance out the shimmer perfectly by packing in tons of pigment into the product as well. It is also very finely milled just like my other two benefit boxed powders. This also has a huge amount of product with 0.28 oz. A typical MAC blush contains 0.21 oz. This costs 1800 a piece. :)

    What I don’t Like

    I honestly have nothing bad to say about this blush! :)

     

    Tips

    A lot of fake Benefit products have been popping up. To verify their authenticity, flip the product on it’s back and you should be able to peel off a sticker attached on the product.

    Also, like I said, this blush is highly pigmented and has lots of shimmer. If you’re a type of girl who’s scared of shimmer, start by patting this gently onto your cheeks. You may then build up the color as you wish. :)

    Recommendations

    I LOOVE this blush and I recommend this to both fair skinned and olive skinned girls! I think it’s a very wearable shade. The pinkish side of the blush makes it perfect for fair skinned girls while the gold shimmer makes it suitable to olive skinned girls as well.

    What are your favorite benefit boxed powders? :) Let me now in your comments below! <3

     

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    Shindig 2013: Submerged Photoshoot

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    Shindig was where it all began. It being my make-up “career” in my school! My first ever makeup gig was for last year’s Shindig: Animalia. It’s where I got to build up my connections with people who work in photoshoots within the Ateneo. I’ve been doing make-up gigs ever since! :)

    Here are some of the stuff I worked on last year:

    Photo by Kara Chung

    Photo by Kara Chung

    I’m so happy to have been  invited to be part of the incredibly talented team who put together this year’s shoot! AJMA without a doubt never fails to outdo itself year after year!

    Here are some of the photos from the shoot:

     Shindig promos head Alex Dayrit (the most down-to-earth diva I’ve ever met!)

    I got to work with a model named Maxine Medina. :) I used real swarovski crystals to create this look. <3 (Photo by Tim Arafiles)

    THE FINAL PRODUCT. <3 <3 <3 

    I’m soo happy with the final product! I’m also so amazed at how they were able to make the photo look like it was taken underwater! I feel extremely blessed to have been a part of the team that produced this. :)

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    Review part 2: Etude House Dear My Blooming Lips Talk Lipstick

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    Earlier this year I posted a review on the  Etude House Dear My Blooming Lips Talk Lipstick in Be101. Today i will be posting a review on the PK001. You may find my review for BE101 here. As you can see, the codes of the lippies are very different and the boxes they came in were different as well. However, after using both lippies for quite some time now, they seem to have the same casing, formula–everything.

    The Product

    Its just like any other lipstick enclosed in a plastic case. It doesn’t say in the box how much the actual weight of the product is but its net weight (weight including the packaging) is 3.4g. A MAC lipstick’s net weight is twice of this Etude House Lipstick. I don’t mind though because its cost is around half of a mac lipstick’s: PHP 478

    What I Love:

    • The packaging is very cute.
    • PK001 is a cutesy barbie/fuscha pink shade with a blue undertone!
    • The color is very buildable. Although the shade from the tube does not come out right away, you may pile on more layers of the lippie to get the desired intensity of the shade.
    • The heart carving on the lipstick is divine! The carving reminds me of some high-end lipsticks like Burberry which have carvings as well.
    • It’s incredibly moisturizing on my lips.

    What I don’t like:

    • I noticed that the whole product feels very light and it’s casing doesn’t feel as sturdy as other lipsticks.
    • It doesn’t last as long as other lipsticks as well. It lasted around 3-4 hours on me.

    Swatches 

    Overall Recommendations

    I really like this lipstick. However, I find that it doesn’t suit me very much because of my super light hair color. I think this would look best on people with dark brown or black hair. This is a really nice and affordable barbie pink lip color and i recommend it to those who want to try a barbie pink lippie. :)

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    Product Rave: The Face Shop Design My Eyebrow Lovely Me:ex

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    Hello lovelies!

    I still haven’t gotten over my obsession with eyebrow products and I am back with a SUPER AFFORDABLE and efficient eyebrow pencil! I used to buy items from The Face Shop when I was in high school but I have not been able to re-visit the shop until recently. I was able to buy two eyebrow products, cotton pads, face masks, and demi lashes during my recent trip to The Face Shop. Today I want to talk about the stand out product of my mini haul: The Face Shop Design My Eyebrow from their Lovely Me:ex line.

    Product

    The product is an eyebrow pencil with two sides: one side containing a retractable eyebrow liner and another side containing a spooley brush. It comes in a plastic case.

    What I love:

    • The brow pencil comes with a retractable angled liner which is perfect for shaping the brows.
    • The shape of the eyeliner gets the job done in a matter of seconds.
    • The spooley brush is INCREDIBLY useful. It’s perfect for blending out harsh lines.
    • The  shade (04 brown) blends in perfectly onto my brows.
    • The pencil comes in 5 different colors: 01 gray brown, 02 dark brown, 03 black brown, 04 brown, 05 black brown.
    • The pencil is super affordable at PHP225 a piece!!! :)
    What I don’t like:
    • NONE.
    When worn:
    bare eyebrows

    me wearing the lovely me:ex design my eyebrow

    Final Recommendations

    This has got to be a holy grail product because it matches my hair color perfectly and because it’s VERY AFFORDABLE! I LOVE LOVE LOVE this product and I’m so glad I took a chance and bought it out of impulse. HA HA! I recommend this to every girl out there. This product does not disappoint! It’s so easy to use and if perfect for girls who are always on the go. :)

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    Review: Etude House OMG! Dry Shampoo

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    FINALLY. Dry shampoo has arrived at Philippine Shores! The first time I heard about the existence of dry shampoos is in one of the many beauty related videos that I’ve seen in Youtube. I was so amazed by the idea of dry shampoos so the moment I saw that Etude House was selling dry shampoos, I immediately picked one up!

    Product

    A lot of you may be wondering what exactly a dry shampoo is. A dry shampoo is supposed to be a hair product that you can use on-the-go. It’s a convenient product that cleanses the oil and dirt away from your hair by absorbing them. Oh, and you don’t have to use water! ;) This dry shampoo comes in a matte pink aerosol bottle and contains 50 ml worth of product and costs P448 a bottle.

    What I Love

    • It has a fruity floral scent which is lovely! It’s not harsh and overpowering at all!
    • The packaging is really cute! ( I wish they had some english phrases though!)
    • Small and easy to carry around.
    • Effectively freshens up my hair by removing the dirt and making my hair smell fruity and flowery all throughout the day.
    • It works right away!

    What I don’t like

    • The “Oh my Go*” caption. HAHA. I wish it was something like, “OH MY GOSH”. This issue may be something that bothers only me though!
    • I find it quite expensive because 50ml is such a small amount of product! I’ve been afraid to use it because it’s so expensive. haha.

    Directions

    1. position the bottle 15-20cm away from your head
    2. spray all over your hair
    3. comb through you hair
    4. all done! ;)

    Recommendations

    This product is absolutely genius! This is perfect for girls who have really oily hair, or those who are super lazy to wash their hair in the morning. I also think this product is very convenient to use after going to the gym, or after P.E. class! Althought I love this product, I would not recommend this replace the actual shampoo just because I don’t think it cleans the hair as well as shampoos do! This is comparable to a hand sanitizer. Hand sanitizers should only be used when there is no fresh water and soap available to to wash hands. Also, I think it would be too expensive to use this daily as a replacement to the actual shampoo. :) I would repurchase it because I only use it wisely and very sparingly. That, and I really LOVE how CONVENIENT this is!

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    Review: Etude House Dear My Blooming Lips Talk Lipstick

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    I’ve always been and will always be a lippie girl! I love lipsticks more than lipglosses! I barely use lip glosses, actually. The first thing I checked out in the Etude House store was the lipsticks! I started swatching the shades and ended up picking up two lippies. I actually wanted to get one more but I had to restrict myself! ha ha. The first one that I’ll be reviewing is the BE101.

    The Product

    It’s just like any other lipstick enclosed in a plastic case. It doesn’t say in the box how much the actual weight of the product is but it’s net weight (weight including the packaging) is 3.4g. A MAC lipstick’s net weight is twice of this Etude House Lipstick. I don’t mind though because it’s cost is around half of a mac lipstick’s: PHP 478

    What I Love:

    • The packaging is very cute.
    • BE101 has a GORGEOUS lips but better shade! I haven’t been wearing lipsticks lately because I realized how nice my lips look even with just a small amount of lip balm. However, this has such a gorgeous nude shade and it makes me wanna start wearing lipsticks more often!
    • The nude shade doesn’t make me look pale or washed out at all.
    • The heart carving on the lipstick is divine! The carving reminds me of some high-end lipsticks like Burberry which have carvings as well.
    • It’s incredibly moisturizing on my lips.

    What I don’t like:

      • I noticed that the whole product feels very light and it’s casing doesn’t feel as sturdy as other lipsticks.
      • It doesn’t last as long as other lipsticks as well. It lasted around 3-4 hours on me.
    Swatches

     

    Final Recommendations

    I really like this lipstick! The shade is PERFECT on my lips and I’ve actually been wearing this a lot these days. I recommend this to girls who are looking for a your-lips-but-better shade for a really affordable price. It’s less than 500 pesos! :)

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