Review: TONY MOLY Simply Style Mascara

Hello there pretty ladies! How was your weekend? For me, last weekend meant rest for my sore throat, cough and colds. And I'm back to training again this week. Too short for a rest of two days huh?! :)

Anyway, let me give you another review before a take another nap. It's my TONY MOLY Simply Style Mascara (Volume) that I've been using for a couple of weeks now. 

packed in an all-black tube

the wand is curled

PRO's:

- thick formulation, thus giving you more volume on your lashes

- curls even if you don't use a curler

- lasts the whole day

- waterproof

- affordable , Php 198 (approx US $ 5)

CON's:

- its thickness might be a problem to some especially for cleaning

- you have to use an oil-based remover to thoroughly remove it from your lashes

'til then!

Weekend BEAUTY Loot

How are you lovely ladies? I hope you all started the week right! Well, for me, it's not actually a good start of the week 'cause I have colds and I need some rest for I feel kinda exhausted from last week's activities. 

Anyway, like what I mentioned from my last post, we went to see my mother-in-law who just arrived from Dubai last Friday. We got to her hotel in Makati on Saturday to see her and had lunch with my mom, dad and bro. Of course, hubby and his bro Tobby were also there, Yale was too shocked indeed when he saw his "lola" from his daddy's side. :)

Since my MIL is also very "kikay" on her own, she always bring a beauty loot for me every time she goes home or whenever she sends out a package for the family. She always put blouses, shirts and dresses on my loot, but I'm more concentrated now on the cosmetics part. LOL!

Here's the prettifying items included in my beauty loot:

MAC Studio Fix Fluid in NC25

VICTORIA'S SECRET Simply Breathless eau de toilette

ESTEE LAUDER Travel Exclusive Make up kit

So there goes my beauty loot from mama Thess (hubby's mom). I also got blouses and a lot of sweets! I'm the only girl whom she gives a beauty loot since she has two sons (hubby and Tobby) and Yale, they're all guys so they're more on shirts, perfumes, rubber shoes, watches and gadgets. 

Will be putting these babies to road test this holiday and I'll make a review then.

Yale with mama Thess

Thanks! 

Appreciate, don't hate! :)

PRE-HOLIDAY Make Up Haul

Hello there lovelies! I had an early make up haul for this month 'cause I don't have any plans of buying too much make up and stuffs. I need to concentrate more on buying gifts for the family, Yale and my God children. Well, for God children, I always prefer to give them monetary gifts instead of stuffs. But for those kids who are rather celebrating their birthdays and christening, I prefer giving them stuffs if I'm not a God parent. :)

This month's pre-holiday haul are somewhat some of the "basic" things that I want to add on my kit. Notice that there will be no MAC or a lipstick item, you'll know why before this month ends.

Here are the things I bought:

Five items :)

ELF Stipple brush - Php 249.75 (around US $6)

TONY MOLY Simple Style Mascara - Php 198 (about US $4)

ELF Eyelid Primer - Php 129.75 (US $3)

ELF Blending Eye brush - Php 129.75 (around US $3)

IN2IT Sheer Eye Shadow - Php 299 (US $7)

Another reason for purchasing only a few is because I wanted to try these products for my friend's wedding that I'll be attending on the 12th. So all I have to do now is to try these products first and I'm actually excited for the eye shadow, my first purchase from IN2IT!

Review on these products soon! :)

My "MUSTS" for the Month

Hello there! Just right after creating a review earlier, I've realized that I have to manage my growing make up collection and should create a plan on how to maximize their usage. While I'm on a "relax" mode, meaning no make up gigs, events and stuff, I need to put up another monthly post in relation to my monthly favorites. So I'm composing my "MUSTS" for the Month - a collection of my make up items that I MUST use for the whole month. Take note that these items will not be limited to what I will be posting at the start of the month. I need to use these items so I can maximize their usage and also to compare with my other products. These items will appear on my "Monthly Favorite" posts at the end of each month, but of course there might be some additional items too! 

Anyway, take a look at the items I have chosen to be part of my "Musts" for the Month:

1. ELF Cream Eyeliner in black

2. REVLON Photo Ready liquid foundation in shell - I need to finish off this foundie

3. MAC Fix+  - must empty this bottle too!

4. BENEFIT Hello Flawless Powder Foundation in "I love me" ivory  - I need to hit the pan soon so I can remove other make up items inside the box and keep the box for future use.

5. ETUDE HOUSE Oh M' Eye Lash mascara in black

6. BENEFIT Lemon Aid and Boi-ing

7. BENEFIT The POREfessional

8. HERBENCH Paint box blusher

9. THE FACE SHOP Lovely Me Ex make up base 

10. MAC lipstick in Chatterbox

11. MAC lipstick in Innocence

So there, another reason why I have chosen a few things to use for the month is mainly because I don't want to open up my make up kit and mix all the items there whenever I need to prep up. Also, kids in the house tend to reach for my make up too! That will be a complete mess if they do. :)

'til next! 

Review: ETUDE HOUSE Oh m'Eye Lash Mascara

One of my favorite items last month is my Etude House Mascara. It is actually good for everyday use especially if you don't want too much make up on your face. I can go along with this, a powder, a blusher and a lipstick alone. :)

The packaging

The mascara wand 

Applied two coats of EH mascara

PRO's:

- easy to use

- affordable, priced at around Php 190 (US $ 4)

- can last up to 6 months for personal use

- can be removed easily with an oil based make up remover

CON's:

- they should have thought over with the packaging thinking that it's from Etude House 

- staying power isn't too long, max of 4 hours

- product inside the container can dry fast if not used and covered properly

- you must curl lashes again after applying the product ( but of course once it's already dry)

Overall, this is a good dupe for Maybelline mascaras. If you want to save moolah, you can opt to purchase this one since it can last you for 6 months of personal use. :)

WILL I REPURCHASE?

-Yes!

Thanks! xoxo

MAC GLAMOUR DAZE HOLIDAY COLLECTION

Another collection from MAC that I'm sure all make up addicts wouldn't want to miss: GLAMOUR DAZE HOLIDAY COLLECTION. Our local celebrities were able to experience the collection last night and these are officially available here in the country.

According to the MAC website, the Glamour Daze Holiday Colour is:

The glamour of getting ready to step out for the holidays. Sweet to sexy, lips to nails. Every angle, every detail obsessed over. An unforgettable look emerges in a cool cloud of pale pink edged with smoky grey - the shimmer of a festive finishing touch. One last glance and you're out the door. Limited edition.

Yes, they're another LIMITED EDITION so better hurry while the collection is still HOT. :)

Anyway, just look into these glam items from the collection:

Glamour Daze Extra Dimension Eye Shadow

- A liquid powder eye shadow with prismatic reflections in eight shimmering tints.

Impact ranges from sheer crystallized light to a highly polished metallic effect.

Glamour Daze Fluidline

 - Ultra-smooth, fluidline's gel formula provides the precision of a liquid liner with a 

silkier, softer finish. Goes on fool proof with a brush in an easy dip and stroke action.

Glamour Daze Kohl Power Eye Pencil

- A kohl pencil that has all the intensity and colour power of ultra soft carbon.

Glamour Daze False Lashes Mascara

- Fashionably false in look but honestly real, this mascara's key benefits of volume and curl

are matched by a dramatic end look. 

Glamour Daze Lipstick

 - Colour plus texture for the lips. Stands out on the runway. 

Glamour Daze Lip Glass

- Lip colour with large particle pearls reflect and refract light to mimic the brilliance of quartz and opal crystal.

Glamour Daze Powder Blush

- Colour for the cheeks and face.

Various formulas, different looks. 

Glamour Daze Extra Dimension Skin Finish

- A liquid-powder highlighter with prismatic reflections that sculpts, highlights and models the face. 

Glamour Daze Nail Lacquer

- Revolutionary new high gloss formula.

Contains conditioners and UV protection.

Aren't they lovely? But with all of these, here are the items that I wanted to get or should I say, my "wishlist" for Christmas. :)

Lippies! Yes, I admit! I'm in love with MAC lipsticks and I can always save some moolah for them. 

I would love to get this Glamourdaze shade from the collection. 

or maybe this Innocence shade, or maybe both? :) 

and this powder blush in Small Vanity shade

I can't wait for our next trip to Manila, so I can do my Christmas shopping too! 

How about you? What would you get from this collection?

'Til next! Goodnight! :)

*All photos and information courtesy of  MAC Website

My OCTOBER Favorites

Happy Halloween! I know everyone's busy in visiting their beloved ones in cemeteries nationwide. In our case, it will be difficult for us to leave 'cause hubby is working even on holidays. Also, my son doesn't have a nanny at the moment. :(

So before the month ends, I'll be leaving you with my monthly favorites, well for the month of October.

BENEFIT COSMETICS' How to Look the Best at Everything, THE FACE SHOP Lovely Me Ex Make up Base, ELF 24K Lengthening and Defining Mascara, ELF 24K Eye Pencil, ELF Eye Brow Kit

As you can see, Elf cosmetics has been a staple in my monthly favorites. Simply because they're very easy to maintain and very affordable. I've been using my Benefit Cosmetics a lot for this month and I made a promise not to buy a new face powder until I've used this up. :) 

MAC Select Sheer Pressed Powder, MAC lipstick in Chatterbox, L'OREAL lipstick in Wine Maven, HERBENCH Painbox

My compact powder for everyday use (and the only powder that I can bring out) will always be a favorite! My theme for this month was SIMPLICITY, and it goes well with my chosen lipstick colors. :)

Thanks again and enjoy the long weekend! xoxo

My SEPTEMBER Favorites

Hi there loves! It's the time of the month again for my favorite make up pieces. Since it's sunny-rainy-sunny season, I have decided not to use much make ups for my face. So here are the faves...

ELF Eyebrow kit, ELF Blusher, MAC Select Sheer Pressed

ELF All Over Face Brush, ELF Length Defining Mascara (24K), BENEFIT the POREfessional, BENEFIT Lemon Aid and Boi-ing

ONE Berrylicious Balm, MAC Russian Red lipstick

So there goes my September favorites. If you've noticed, I didn't use much on liquid foundations since the weather is sometimes too hot or wet. For this kind of season, I prefer to use more on powder foundations or just face powder. This will help my skin stay fresh. :)

Thanks again loves! xoxo

ELF: 24k Collection

Hi there again! Most of you might already been using Elf's 24k collection. From brushes to make ups, they all have them.

These Elf items were given to me by my hubby's aunt when she arrived from New York. She got me two boxes of Elf products from the 24k collection. Here they are:

 This box consists of: one Lengthening and Defining Mascara (black) and two eyelash curlers (gold)

And this consists of six (6) shimmer eye liner pencils

(white, gold, green, maroon, brown and black)

The 24k collection is more on shimmering products. They are perfect for night outs though I sometimes use the pencil (black) even on my daily make up.

'til my next post! xoxo

FOTD: My Everyday Office Make Up

Hi there again pretty loves! I just thought of creating a FOTD for my everyday office make up. Just as natural as I can be, very simple everyday make up that will only take about 5 minutes.

 Before

I just look so pale, haha!

My everyday office make up look

(though lipstick color changes)

Products I used:

BENEFIT the POREfessional (I used it as a primer)

MAC Select Sheer Pressed powder NC30 (I don't use foundations for everyday look)

BENEFIT Boi-ing 

ELF Eye brow kit

ELF Eye lash curler

ELF Eyeliner in black (24k collection)

ELF Lengthening and Defining Mascara (24k collection)

ELF Blush

ELF Overall face brush

NYX Round lipstick in Hot pink

So there, as easy as one-two-three, you can create an everyday light make up look.

Thanks and 'til my next post! xoxo

My AUGUST Favorites

I never thought of creating a post of my monthly favorites, it's just now that I have realized that I should do so. :)

So here they are...

From left to right: palette from Active Cosmetics, Black Liner from Elf, One Great Mascara from Avon, Eyebrow wax and powder from Elf

I love using this palette from Active Cosmetics, I can use it for smokey eye looks as well as for natural looks. But of course, I rarely use the brush that comes with it. The Black liner from Elf was included in their 24k collection.

Revlon Photo Ready (Liquid foundation)

 Used with an Elf foundation brush

This liquid foundation from Revlon has always been my favorite ever since it first landed on my face. It helps keep me get a full coverage and it really looks good on photos. It is a staple on my make up kit. :)

From left to right: NYX round lipstick in Hot Pink, Elf Bronzing Powder, MAC lipstick in Heroine

I love the color of NYX round lipstick, though it dries my lips at times. So I think I need to look on another shade of good lipstick. I will try to check out MAC again for that. Elf's bronzing powder is best for parties that fall on night time. MAC lipstick in Heroine has always been an "eye catcher". I love how it tints my lips so well, aside from its matte finish.

So there, will post another favorites next month. See you again! :)