Review: MAC STUDIO FIX LIQUID FOUNDATION

Hi there! It's been a couple of days since my last post. Apologies again. LOL! Anyway, my review today is the latest liquid foundation that I'm using recently. From my favorite cosmetic line, MAC.

I got this last December, my mom-in-law bought it in Dubai. I'm pretty sure a lot of make up enthusiast has already tried using MAC foundations as well as their Studio Fix line of products.

PRO's:

- it's creamy so it gives good coverage

- stays long for up to 8 hours with minimal touch ups

- didn't break me out

- doesn't give an oily finish

- still good to use even on a tropical weather

CON's:

- price at MAC counters locally, Php 1750 (around US $43)

- might be messy since the cap that comes with it doesn't have an atomizer/ dispenser

OVERALL:

- I love the finish, coverage and lasting power. Definitely a must have for all make up enthusiast and make up artists!

'til then!

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? 

Review: ACTIVE Cosmetics Blush On

One last hit before I get off for work and get busy again the whole week. Sigh. Well, that's all for the little guy. All the hard work will pay off every time I see smiles and hear laughs and giggles from my little boo. :)

Another lovey that I have from my Active Cosmetics palette are these blush on colored in pink and peach:

nice colors :)

housed underneath the eye shadows

the kit

swatch on my skin:

left is the pink shade

right is peach

PRO's:

- very light on the skin

- lasts for about 8 hours

- not cakey or powdery

- smooth application

- shimmery but not too much

CON's:

- not available locally

- you have to apply it evenly

- not too much pigmented so you have to apply twice

- better to use a blush brush instead of the brush that comes with it

PRICE: 

- no idea since it was given by my mom-in-law, bought in London

Overall, I love it on my skin. It has a natural finish and glow. :)

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!

Review: MAC Lipstick in See Sheer

Hello my gorgeous readers! I have been too tired for a couple of days now after work and now I got a sore throat. :( But though I am not feeling well, I still have to go to work 'cause we are not allowed to make any absences during training. So to make me feel better, here I am making a review for my latest lipstick product. Well, my husband was the one who chose the color and bought it for me. :)

Described by MAC as Grapefruit Pink, SEE SHEER have a lustre finish and part of the coral shades permanent collection.

the swatch on my hand

on my lips

PRO's:

- the color is wearable

- lustre finish so it's easy to apply

- lasts for about 4 hours

- coral shade 

CON's:

- by it's name, it's a sheer color so you might want to swipe it 2-3 times on your lips to achieve a nice look

Overall, I'm loving this lipstick and I'm sure you will too! :)

Review: ESTEE LAUDER Pure Color Lipstick in MYSTIC MAUVE

Another year, another review from one of the newest lipsticks in my collection. It's part of the Estee Lauder travel kit that I received from my mom in law last month. 

You can see that the packaging is gold and very luxe! It also smells good like a prune, a break from the usual vanilla scent from my MAC lipsticks. 

Luxe tube!

the swatch 

on my lips

PRO's:

- luxe packaging

- smells good

- lasts for 4-6hrs

- it comes in a travel kit which is much affordable than buying it separately

- moisturizing, doesn't dry my lips

CON's:

- not sure if it's available locally

- for travelers, you can purchase the travel kit inside the planes or at the airport, for non-travelers, you might want to ask someone to    purchase it for you

I love the scent, color and lasting power! :)

'til then! 

Review: IN2IT Sheer Eye Colour

How have you been ladies? How's your Christmas vacay? We're all heading up for the New Year celebration and I am preparing myself for getting back into the office world. Well, home based job is pretty much okay but my body's longing for everyday work in the office. I mean, I'm used to going out of the house for work in the past six years. So I've decided to maybe try working in the office again before having workshops for my new business venture next year. :)

Anyway, let me update my blog before the year ends. I'm posting a review on my so used eye shadow duo for this holidays. Yes, I've been using this often this month. It's my first IN2IT product, Sheer Eye Colour EY 12 Earth.

The packaging gives a clear view of the product 

It has a small mirror and an applicator 

It is somehow same as MAC baked e/s

PRO's:

- very affordable price for only Php 299 (US $ 7)

- very pigmented

- soft and easy to apply

- can be brought at any SM Dept stores

- it's compact is good to bring along without taking too much space

CON's:

- should always apply an e/s base before application

- can easily shed without a base

OVERALL:

I love the color and pigmentation and it can also be a dupe to MAC bakes e/s.

'Til my next review! :)

Review: ETUDE HOUSE COLOR MY BROWS

I've been unwell for a couple of days now, I'm always like this especially during the holiday season. So please bear with me if I'm not updating my blog so often, but I try to do so every single day before we take our Christmas vacation with hubby's family in Baguio. Yes, Christmas this time will be spent with his family since his mom will be back in Dubai by New Year's eve. :(

One of my favorite products from Etude House is their brow mascara: COLOR MY BROWS. It's very easy to apply and it gives a good fix for your brows. :)

So after a few weeks of using it, I'm here to post a review for my favorite EH product. And yes, I enjoy using it for it doesn't only give a good color to my brows, it's also time and effort friendly!

 the packaging

it comes in a mascara wand 

my bare brow 

with Etude House Color my Brows in Light Brown

PRO's:

- easy to apply

- affordable for only Php 328 (approx US $ 8)

- the light brown color matches my hair perfectly

- good for daily use

- available locally at any Etude House branch

CON's:

- it has some glitters on it, but it doesn't show up when applied on the brows

- it only comes in 2 shades (dark and light brown)

- always sold out

Overall, I so so love the product! I'm definitely buying another one when I ran out! :)

Thanks again loves!

Appreciate, don't hate! :)

Review: MAC Lipstick in INNOCENCE

One last hit before we head out to the metro, a review on my current favorite lipstick from MAC's Holiday - Glamour Daze Collection. I have been wearing this lippie for quite some time now ever since I got it and I tell you, it's L-O-V-E! :)

Described by MAC as a "Soft Coral" shade, this lipstick is very much on demand according to their customer ratings and reviews. It's part of their Holiday collection, meaning: it's limited edition. Good thing that I decided to get it before it ran out. 

the packaging is shinier than the usual MAC lipsticks

with flash 

swatch without flash 

swatch with flash 

on my lips

PRO's:

- vanilla scent (signature scent of MAC lippies)

- color is wearable any time of the day or night

- lasts for about 6 hours

- for me, it's a good nude color

CON's:

- limited edition

- price Php 1,100 (almost US $27)

- it's frost so expect some glitters (for me, it's okay)

OVERALL:

- I love this lipstick color and I'm so wearing this during the holidays! 

By the way, I wore this on my friend's wedding to give justice to my matte gold gown. 

Thanks and Have a Great Weekend! :)

Review: HERBENCH Paint Box Cheek Tint

Hello my gorgeous readers! Christmas is just 19 days away! Yey! So I bet you all must have gone out for your Christmas shopping for your friends and loved ones. I believe in some alternatives for high end cosmetics and since it's the Yuletide season, some of us might want to SAVE more moolahs than SPLURGE in expensive cosmetics out there!

Here is my HERBENCH Paint Box Cheek Tint, not the usual powder blush that we were used to. It's a tint, creamier than BENEFIT'S BENEtint, but a lot more affordable.

the packaging

this little amount is good for both cheeks

the swatch at the back of my hand

on my cheeks

PRO's:

- very affordable, it's only Php 128 (US $ 3)

- available locally at any BENCH or HERBENCH outlets

- a little goes a long way

- easy to apply, just smile and find the apples of your cheeks

- the clear tube packaging makes it easy to check how much product is left

- good staying power for about 6-8 hrs

CON's:

- takes some time to master the application

- can easily stain your skin (so you really need to carefully apply the product)

WILL I REPURCHASE?

- Yes!

Thanks again! xoxo

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