Review: MAYBELLINE Clear Smooth All-in-One Foundation

Hi there again ladies! It's mid-week and I'm on my rest day mode since we have to change our shifts and days off. Kinda having some sleep problems and I only get around 4-5 hrs of sleep for the past 3 days. Gotta try getting more sleep starting tomorrow!

Anyway, here's another product review and it's about the newest powder foundation that I have recently tried.

For the past two weeks, I've been resting my face from liquid foundations. So I tested Maybelline's Clear Smooth All-in-One Foundation. I've tried it dry instead of having the sponge wet. 

 I just purchased the refill since they don't produce sample sizes

Shade is Nude Beige

It comes with a sponge applicator that can be used dry or wet

And here's my verdict:

PRO's:

- very affordable at only Php 199 (US $ 5) for the regular packaging and Php 149 (US $ 4) for the refill 

- available locally at Watson's or any SM Supermarket and department store

- it's a drugstore brand so you can purchase it over the counter and very easy to find

- coverage is good enough if you want to wear just very light make up

CON's:

- there's no sample size so you have to purchase the refill instead if you want to test it first

- quite powdery 

- in my two weeks of using it, I had some "break outs" 

WILL I REPURCHASE?

- Well, for some reasons this product gave me some break outs so I won't be buying it again. I'll try to look for another powder foundation that will suit my skin. 

Have you tried this product too? 

My Haul for JANUARY

Alright, so before the month ends (and before I get busy again) here are some of my purchases, not much on make ups now 'cause I really wanted to purchase them when I have the time next month to drop by in the Metro. :)

Here's my mini haul for this month:

told yah, not much on make ups :) 

flats from Charles and Keith Php 1799, hubby was the one who paid for this. lol

from Watson's:

MAYBELLINE Clear Smooth All in One Foundation, Php 149

GARNIER Facial Scrub, Php 81.75

CLOSE UP White Now, forgot the price

ETUDE HOUSE Lip and Eye Make up Remover, Php 198

a pouch that my sissy got for me in their Bangkok trip

So far, those are just my purchases for myself this month. Talking about my son, well, I have purchased a lot for him of course, as always! I love being a mom! :)

I've HIT the PAN!

Happy Sunday loves! It's been a very busy week for me and I also need to catch up with my son every weekend. Tonight's the only time to also catch up with my blog. Urghhhh! It's so hard to resist the temptation of sleep everyday, and I promise that I will try to do my best to update you every now and then.

Anyway, I'm just happy that I already hit the pan for my two face powders. Well, I don't use them so often since I always do use liquid foundations for good 8-10 hour coverage. 

Here they are:

from my HOW TO LOOK THE BEST AT EVERYTHING kit

Hello Flawless "I love me" Ivory powder foundation

BENEFIT COSMETICS 

MAC Select Sheer Pressed Powder NC30

So before I finish these pans, I will have to purchase a new powder for touch ups and of course to set my liquid foundations and make ups.

FOTD: WEDDING 12-12-12

Hi there again my pretty and gorgeous readers! I've had no posts for the last couple of days for our preparation for my long time friend Jhelyn's wedding. Yes, it's December 12th, 2012! And my baby boy is part of the entourage, he's actually the youngest member at 1 year and 7 months old on the 14th. :)

Anyway, here's the look I've made since I wore a matt gold chiffon gown yesterday.

What I've used:

THE FACE SHOP Lovely Me Ex Make up base

BENEFIT The POREfessional

MAC Fix+ (sprayed on stippling brush)

REVLON Photo Ready Liquid Foundation in Shell

 ELF Eyelid Primer

ELF Correcting Concealer

IN2IT Sheer Eye shadow duo in Earth

ACTIVE e/s in Beige

ACTIVE e/s in Gray

MAC Espresso

ELF Cream liner in Black

TONY MOLY Slim Mascara in Black

ETUDE HOUSE Color My Brows

ACTIVE Powder Blush in Peach

MAC Lipstick in Innocence

MAC Select Sheer Pressed Powder (to set make up)

Hair done by my sister-in-law, thanks Myla!

with my little prince, the coin bearer Greyam Yale!

We had so much fun and we were very happy for our friend Jhelyn's wedding. I'm also glad that she made Yale carry their symbol of treasure, even though he's too young to be part of a wedding entourage. Hubby actually accompanied Yale in walking down the aisle and sat beside him too. The night was full of laughter and fun! Congrats again marsie and Pel! We love you both! Enjoy your honeymoon!

'til next! :)

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! 

Favorites for NOVEMBER

It's the time of the month again for my favorite make up items from my kit! Christmas is coming and that means getting new items for my kit too. :)

Anyway, here they are:

From left to right:

ETUDE HOUSE Oh My Lash Mascara in black

ELF Eye shadow Primer

ELF Tone Correcting concealer

AVON Eye Defining Pencil

ELF Cream Eyeliner in black

THE FACE SHOP Lovely Me Ex make up base

BENEFIT Hello Flawless powder in "I love me" Ivory (from the How to be the Best of Everything kit)

Left: ELF Bronzer in Warm tan

Right: ACTIVE Cosmetics Eye shadow palette

My fave lippies (again) for day and night:

MAC Russian Red

MAC Chatterbox

So there goes my faves for this month. Hopefully, I can keep my promise of not getting a new powder and lipstick 'til the new year comes. :)

'til then! 

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

Review: MAC SELECT SHEER PRESSED POWDER

I've been wanting to try Mac's foundations and powders. But the thought of not going to any occasions at this point is not the best time to stock up on foundations. I only use foundations when I have special occasions to attend to (like weddings, birthdays, parties, etc.) So I thought of just getting a light powder that I can wear everyday.

 NC30 swatch

So I was introduced to this Mac Select Sheer Pressed powder. The lady on the counter helped me find the right shade since it was my first time to buy face products from Mac. I got the NC30 shade. It's not too light nor too dark for my tone. It blends perfectly on my face.


Price: Php 1,375.00 at Rustan's (about $32)

 wearing Mac Select Sheer Pressed powder 

(Sorry my face was too far, photo taken during dinner)

The Verdict: I love the way how it works on my face, it's very light and sheer. It's perfect for everyday use when you don't need full make up. I always wear it with some blushers and of course, my favorite Mac lipstick shades.

Will I purchase it again? Definitely!

Do you own a Mac Select Sheer Pressed Powder? How do you like it?

'til my next post... xoxo

My Birthday Gifts from Hubby

I'm such a lucky wife, that my husband always gets the items on my wishlist. Haha! On my birthday this year, he got me some of my Mac "wants"...and La Senza Lingerie. :)

I keep on reminding him about the Mac lippie that I wanted to get. Since I don't have a red lipstick yet, I decided to check out their Russian Red. I think it looks good anytime, day or night. I really love how they do their matte lipsticks. It stays perfectly on my lips and I don't have to touch it up every now and then. It's like staining my lips and I love it!

Another thing that he got for me is a Mac Select Sheer Pressed Powder on NC30. I was choosing between NC25 and NC30 but the first one was a bit lighter so I end up with NC30 which perfectly blends on my skin. 

So there are some of my birthday gifts from hubby, additions to my make up collection. I would always tell him that I'm not so fond of buying gadgets like he does, but one thing's for sure, I love make ups. Which is obviously way cheaper than his gadgets. :)

Hoping he'll get me more. Haha! See yah again! xoxo

Mac Russian Red on my lips