live feed

live feed
RSS

CLINIQUE EYESHADOW DUO REVIEW


I have been looking for the perfect everyday eyeshadow. And then I found this eyeshadow duo from Clinique. I have been using this product for years. So I am considering this as my holy grail eye makeup. Although this product is quite pricey, the quality, longevity, and pigmentation is a 10 for me. Also, another good thing about this shade that I got is that it can be used both for day and night makeup. 

  • Digg
  • Del.icio.us
  • StumbleUpon
  • Reddit
  • RSS

St.Ives Blemish Control Apricot Scrub

This product has been part of my holy grail skin care for two years. And that length of time says the quality of the product. 
St.Ives is a trusted name in skin care products and when I first bought this scrub, I had few breakouts so I decided to buy the scrub that is for pimple prone skin. 
The scrub has quite large beads which I like the most because I feel that my pores are cleaned from within. While some other users might not feel comfortable with having to scrub with large beads, as for me I find it very relaxing and soothing. The product also contains salicylic acid which is very effective in preventing and drying out pimples. All you have to do is to let the scrub stay for a few minutes for the active ingredients to seep into the pores for thorough cleaning. Once your face feels dry, that's the time you can already rinse your face. The only noticeable feeling about letting the product stay for a few minutes is that it dries your whole face out that you really need to put on some moisturizers after.
I use this every other day after I use Cetaphil. However, when zit days happen, I use this more often,hmmm twice a day, for that matter. 

Overall thoughts:
Prevention of pimples: 5 of 5
Moisture protection: 3 of 5

Price: 5 of 5

  • Digg
  • Del.icio.us
  • StumbleUpon
  • Reddit
  • RSS

Baby products for skin care (Cetaphil and Calmoseptine) a Review

I am a mother to my 2 month old baby and I just want to share two baby must-haves that moms and ladies can consider adding to their skin care regimen.
For my infant's delicate skin, I bathe him with Cetaphil cleanser. Cetaphil is a gentle cleanser that is recommended for baby's use. However, some dermatologists also suggest its use for facial cleansing as it does not irritate the face's sensitive skin. What I like about the cleanser is that it does not sting. Also, it does not contain any fragrance making it more face friendly. It is also non-comedogenic, meaning it does not cause pimples and does not clog into your pores.
I use Cetaphil in the morning and evening and I feel so cleansed whenever I use it. I strongly recommend the product for those with breakouts for it unclogs stubborn pores that have been housed by bacteria.
Another baby product that is helpful for breakouts is Calmoseptine. This thick cream is commonly used for diaper rash. It is indicated for skin irritations like acne as it lessens the redness and prevents further infection through the effects of zinc oxide and calamine.
Once i observe a small bump on my face, I immediately put a very small amount of cream on overnight and the next day the redness will be reduced and swelling would go off.
As for me both baby products have been part of my skin care regimen as they are very much effective in maintaining a clear, pimple-free skin.



  • Digg
  • Del.icio.us
  • StumbleUpon
  • Reddit
  • RSS

Naturactor liquid foundation x concealer x powder foundation review

Naturactor is a makeup line by Meiko Cosmetics. These beauty products are manufactured in Japan and as we all know, Japanese makeups are best recognized for their affordable yet quality cosmetics. And hell yeah! Naturactor proves this long believed claim!
For three years, this has been my holy grail makeup. After priming my face, I use the liquid foundation first, then I conceal my redness and dark spots with the cream concealer. Gentle dabbing is for me, very effective in concealing my imperfections without removing the first liquid foundation layer. If you are one of those who are uncomfortable with your redness and flaws, then you might want to try this concealer. This worked wonders for me! I use shade 151 for the concealer, the darkest shade because I think that getting a darker shade for the concealer would maximize the coverage. Finally, I set my makeup with the powder foundation to somewhat preserve the look for the day.
Naturactor  has definitely been my favorite for the longest of time because of its execllent coverage and its affordability. My concealer, powder, and liquid foundation is good for a year even if I use them everyday! Humeyzing!
Pros:
-affordable
-amazing coverage
-infused with vitamins that is said to heal and improve the elasticity of your skin
-each product lasts for a year or more
-coverage lasts throughout the day
-does not cake when temperature rises

Cons:
-not available in the malls, you need to buy it online
-few shades available, only for fair skinned





#seo #makeup #cosmetics #beauty #skincare #skin #care #mua #regimen #kikay #foundation #concealer #toner #lipstick #Mac #Naturactor #blush #contour #Eyeliner #eyelash #eyebrow #settingspray

  • Digg
  • Del.icio.us
  • StumbleUpon
  • Reddit
  • RSS

Mac Limited Edition Maleficent True Love's Kiss Lipstick review

When I first used this lippie, I really felt that this is the BOMB! Its the kind of lipstick that you could wear both at work and in parties. This lippie is glossy red so it would look good with a simple eye makeup. It is also very pigmented that you dont have to make more coats per application.
Since the movie Maleficent was first shown in cinemas I was a frequent visitor at Mac stores and I was always looking for this lippie.But I was too impatient to wait for it to be available in the Philippines so I asked my cousin from Canada to buy it for me.
The lipstick is long lasting although if you would take in too much oily food throughout the day, it can smudge and fade faster as it is glossy.
Also, one plus point for this lipstick is that it does not feel dry nor heavy on the lips which is a very big Yahoo for makeup critics like me!
This costs a few hundred pesos more than the other Mac lippies as this is a limited edition lipstick.
Overall thoughts for this lippie:
pigment: 5 of 5
Longevity: 4 of 5
Price: 4 of 5



#seo #makeup #cosmetics #beauty #skincare #skin #care #mua #regimen #kikay #foundation #concealer #toner #lipstick #Mac #Naturactor #blush #contour #Eyeliner #eyelash #eyebrow #settingspray

  • Digg
  • Del.icio.us
  • StumbleUpon
  • Reddit
  • RSS

My simple day makeup look

Everyday makeup is quite a challenge. In as much as you wanted to look natural, you also want to look stunning in the subtlest way. I'm sharing my simple makeup look to help women who are currently in this dilemma.

Face: Face Primer shop Velvet
          Naturactor concealer for blemishes and Naturactor powder foundation            to set 

Eyebrows: elf eyebrow cream lined with The Face Shop Design my Eyebrow              Pencil 

Eyeliner: Etude House Eye OM line



Contour: Mac powder foundation that is 3 shades darker๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ˜€ (for                             cheekbones and noseline) 

Lippie: Mac No Faux Pas





#seo #makeup #cosmetics #beauty #skincare #skin #care #mua #regimen #kikay #foundation #concealer #toner #lipstick #Mac #Naturactor #blush #contour #Eyeliner #eyelash #eyebrow #settingspray

  • Digg
  • Del.icio.us
  • StumbleUpon
  • Reddit
  • RSS

Shiseido Vital Perfection Cleansing Foam Review




So my husband gave me this foaming cleanser from Japan.  He knows my faves so well!  Humeyzing!
I've been using this cleanser for about 2 months now. My skin is combination to oily and I get zits often especially when my period is about to say hello. So far, I've been loving this cleanser because it feels so gentle on my face. Unlike other drug store cleansers, this one does not sting at all. Quite amazing for a cleanser that perfectly sweeps all impurities. After lathering the cleanser for about a minute, my skin would feel soft and my zits would feel very clean. Although I did not notice any improvement in my small zits, as the product is not intended for treating pimples, I feel that this cleanser is perfect for me because I was really searching for a product that can help retard the development of my fine lines under my eyes. For two months, I saw an improvement on my lines under my eyes and I think this is because of this cleanser.
Although this product costs a lot, and I mean a whole lot, its quality is worth the advantages. A pea size would be enough for your face so the product will last about half a year or more.
Would I repurchase? Hmmm Definitely Yes!
Overall thoughts:
Quality: 5 of 5
Pimple Prevention: 2 of 5
Improvement in fine lines: 5 of 5


#seo #makeup #cosmetics #beauty #skincare #skin #care #mua #regimen #kikay #foundation #concealer #toner #lipstick #Mac #Naturactor #blush #contour #Eyeliner #eyelash #eyebrow #settingspray

  • Digg
  • Del.icio.us
  • StumbleUpon
  • Reddit
  • RSS

MAC Velvet Teddy lippie Review



Come Christmas. Gift giving and all. I received a present from my brother-in-law and voila it was one of my "peg" shades since I started to appreciate matte nudes. Actually I was not really surprised when I had this as a present because it was on my wishlist wahahahah. I mean how could I pretend to be very very amazed that I got this shade!
I felt excited that I really swatched the lipstick immediately after opening the box.
Well, so much for the talk, lemme move on to my review.
This lipstick is a matte nude shade from the cosmetic brand Mac. As we all know Mac lipsticks are one of the best in the cosmetic world so I do not have to talk about its quality. Hehe
This lipstick is really pigmented and it stays for the whole day even if you have eaten 3 meals and 2 snacks already. Haha. This is perfect for day makeup as it is nude. If you look at the shade from afar, one could not notice that you are wearing a lippie. Well I think that is the point for nudes right? This lippie is perfect for smokey eye makeup as it neutralizes and blends with the look.
Overall thoughts:
Pigment: 5 of 5
Longevity: 5 of 5
Price 5 of 5 


#seo #makeup #cosmetics #beauty #skincare #skin #care #mua #regimen #kikay #foundation #concealer #toner #lipstick #Mac #Naturactor #blush #contour #Eyeliner #eyelash #eyebrow #settingspray

  • Digg
  • Del.icio.us
  • StumbleUpon
  • Reddit
  • RSS