No makeup makeup
Eyeliner from the face shop |
eyeshadow from the makeup lab|
blush from smashbox|
lipstick from Mac Velvet Teddy
Mac No Faux Pas Limited Edition Lipstick Review
This is a short review about the Mac No Faux Pas Lipstick. If you are a beauty enthusiast, you must know that limited edition lipsticks from Mac usually are available only for a few months. So, If I have the extra money, I usually spend it in buying a limited edition lippie.
What I love about this lippie aside from the product itself is its cutie container. Attached in this post is a picture of the container so you could be at awe too:) wink. The shade is bomb diggity! It is a bright fuchsia lipstick that has a matte finish which makes it very wearable in both formal and casual outs.
Pros:
-long lasting
-very pigmented
-smooth finish on the lips
-non drying
-smells good
Cons
-price (limited edition lippies are whole lot more pricey than the regular ones, but I bought it for its quality and cutie container so who would mind haha)
Primer Review: Elf Mineral Infused Primer and Face Shop Face it Velvet Primer
The key to having the best looking and long lasting makeup is choosing the best primer that would suit your skin type. As for me, these two are the most fitting for my face as they serve the two most important purposes for me: oil control and blemish prevention.
First, let me start with a review on the Elf Mineral Infused Primer.
If you are looking for an inexpensive yet quality primer, then you could never go wrong with this product. Although it does not create an oustanding finish, still your money is worth every penny for this purchase. Also, what I love about this product is that it gets down into your pores allowing your foundation to fill in the gaps, thus creating a dewy and flawless finish once you have set it with powder. Additionally, its soft texture allows you to easily cover you whole face evenly. Also, a little goes a long way as the product is so concentrated yet light on the face.
On the other hand, let me tackle on this product's cons. I could not think of any bad ticks about this product but I guess the very bottle is quite a trick as the amount of primer is I think just 1/4 of the bottle.
Face Shop Face It Velvet Primer
I have been using this primer since day 1. And my latest purchase was when I saw it in Jungceylon Mall in Phuket Thailand. It was a few pesos cheaper than its retail price in the Philippines so I grabbed one immediately. Oh how I love cheap finds!
The product come in a pump that allows me to easily control how much Product I will take from the bottle. Pumps are a big advantage as it prevents spillage. What I love about this product is it also helps in creating a flawless finish when coupled with a good foundation. Initially, when you put it on your face, you will see a visible velvet finish which is a big plus point. This product is similar to the Elf Mineral Primer when it comes to the pros except that this primer tends to get oily after about 12 hours. But I dont usually wear my makeup that long so it's a no big deal. All in all this primer is a great one.
Clarins Toning Lotion With Iris -- A Review
I have been wanting to try this new toner by Clarins since I have read a lot of great reviews about it online. Come December. Gift giving time and all. I'm so lucky I have lots of loved ones who always spoil me with high-end beauty and skin care products-my hubby on the top of the list.haha Well again, I pretended to be surprised when I received it even though it was on my wish list hahah naughty me!
I have used this toner for about two months now and with that time frame, I have observed that my biggie pores on my nose shrunk! Waaahh such a big deal for me since I've been dying to make these stubborn pores shrink for years! What is another good thing about this toner is that it is alcohol-free which allows me to feel the moment when I apply it on my face without having to feel that stinging sensation that products with alcohol usually bring me.
Another tick on my pros list is its smell. It does not smell harsh at all. Its smell is I guess closest to that aromatherapy oil I bought at ATC hahah.
Another great thing about this toner is it does not irritate my sensitive skin,as some products leave my skin reddish after lathering or putting them on my face.
Hmmm so much with the pros let me get into the cons of this product. As for me, I could not think of any other disadvantage but one-its price. Haha it costs too much for a toner. However if you really wish to tighten your pores effectively, then you should consider this as your holy grail!
Will I repurchase? Definitely YES! Wahooo! It's worth the price!
Fake VS Original Mac lipsticks
I am an avid fan of Mac cosmetics because of their amazing quality,pigmentation,and longevity. However, because of this fame in the cosmetic industry, many fly by night manufacturers have cloned their products, therefore confusing the consumers. I for one am very meticulous when it comes to scrutinizing products especially when I buy online. Initially if its too good to be true with regard to pricing, then it really is too good to be true. However, there are some sellers that retail their lipsticks at P900 which is cheaper than mall prices. This may be possible because they may have gotten the product outside the Philippines which indeed has lesser prices compared here. It is important that when you buy Mac products online, you must check on the seller's feedback and thenumber of likers or followers the seller has. Furthermore, here is a link that will elaborate on how to detect a fake Mac lippie.
http://lolalovessparkles.blogspot.com/2013/01/fake-mac-vs-real-mac-lipsticks.html?m=1
Makeup Lab MAKE your Own Palette
I am loving my new eyeshadow palettes coz they are so pigmented, long lasting, and not to mention very affordable. It retails at P130 per for matte shadows and P100 for shimmers.
SMASHBOX POP OF PINK BLUSH REVIEW
If you have a light skin tone, then this blush would be perfect for you!
I have been using this blush for years and since it hs been part if my holy grail makeup. I often top it with my Mac contour powder and the results would be very subtle yet beautiful.
What I like about this product is that it is very long lasting that even if you sweat out, the pink blush still holds on to your cheek. Also, the pigmentation is amazing! Please see attached photo for reference of the pigmentation.
All in all, I can say that this blush has been the best for me. Hmmm just dont mind the price hahaha wink wink. It retails for about P2500 hoho priceyyy much!
CLINIQUE EYESHADOW DUO REVIEW