Maybelline Clear Smooth All In One Shine Free Foundation

If you love Maybelline's Clear Smooth powder foundation, this new and improved version will not disappoint you.  It has a pretty, pretty pink compact which can rival their Angelfit's with a refill that is so small, you can put it anywhere in your bag; and oh, it's the same size as their blushes. I love refills because I hate throwing compacts with mirrors which I already have a lot. I want to try this powder foundation first so I bought the cutie refill and fell in love with it. 

Shine Control - Blend of water and sebum-repellent powders keep skin matte and wonderfully fresh throughout the wear
High UV Protection - SPF 25, among the highest in sun protection, shields from skin darkening, with PA ++ for added protection   
Instant Fairness - Infused with pro Vitamin C it instantly makes skin looks fairer and more natural
Dark Spots Blend Away - Ultra-fine powders and coated pigments effortlessly cover spots for fairer and even skin
Long Lasting - Breathable and lightweight, make-up stays true and even throughout the wear
Visibly Smooth Complexion - Silky soft texture glides to visibly even out skin's surface for a smooth complexion
Conceal Blemishes and Pores - Blemishes and pores are instantly concealed traceless. Skin looks flawless
Tone Perfecting - Developed for South East Asian skin tone, each shade blends effortlessly all over for a natural non-cakey finish


Likes:
*oil-free 
*non-comedogenic
*very natural finish and non-cakey
* radiant effect on skin
* puff included
*it stays up to 5 hours or more if you don't have an oily skin
* affordable ( P249 - compact and P149 - refill )


Dislikes
* have a hard time opening the compact though, hah! =)


Available in 4 shades - Fair, Nude Beige, Natural and Honey 


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Certified Nailaholic

Back in college; it's just french manicure for me or bare nails, but I recently found myself shopping for nail lacquers more often than make up. Though experimenting with different nail lacquer shades is my thing right now; I still prefer the glossy finish over the shimmer or frost trend these days. Like perfume, I can't seem to step outside without nail polish on my tips. Once in a while, I leave my nails unmanicured, but when the weekend starts, nail lacquers on! 

OPI Dating A Royal
I got inspired with the royal fever that I bought the perfect shade  =)

Essie Luxedo
My vampy/signature polish ever! Burgundy shades and dark plums that has red undertone compliments my skin. 

Orly Bon Bon
This has become my favorite spring nail polish colour, I can wear clothes of any colour with this. 

OPI Tickle My France-y
The PERFECT neutral shade I had ever tried, I can't stop looking at my nails wearing this nail lacquer. I feel sophisticated, chic and fresh and I can definitely have this nail colour at work. ♥


When I need to keep my budget on track, I shop on my beloved Etude House for my favorite nail polish shade that is affordable but has that nice quality. You can choose from matte, shimmer or glossy plus they have the cutest nail lacquer bottles. I love it that they have nail lacquers on small bottles. 
The Petit Darling Nails High Beam costs only Php98 so you can definitely shop for more nail lacquer. 

BL 503

PP 901

BR302 Cream Beige

PP 907






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Kojiesan Hand Sanitizer in Mint Leaf

 

I am a believer of clean and germ-free hands,not to mention that I want it soft and smooth too. I admit that I am so picky and there are a lot of hand sanitizers in the market today so I don't know which one to choose. I've tried three to five hand sanitizer brands, but I got tired of their scents and the unscented stinks after a while. So, I switch to alcohol, which we all know can make your hands dry after applying more than two times. Until I bought the August issue of Cosmopolitan magazine, they had their annual beauty awards and I can't wait to try the products. This year, Kojiesan hand sanitizer in mint leaf grab the hand gel award. Mint leaf? Cool! Gotta try it. This variant are not available in some stores because apparently it is selling like hotcakes. I tried Watsons and I was lucky, they have the 50 and 100 ml price at Php30 and Php50 respectively so I guess you should buy the bigger one because of the little difference on price. I bought a small bottle first and so far I love it, the mint leaf's fragrance is a great alternative to cloying sweet scents that others have. I purchase the big bottle for home use and a small one to stash in my purse.

Likes:

• Fragrance - clean and fresh
• Antioxidant - it contains Vitamin A for a healthy skin.
• Moisturizer - does not make my hands dry after two or more times of usage. 
• Price - affordable 

Dislikes

           None actually :)          ♥♥♥

Venus&Mars Beauty Loot

Searching for the best skin care products have been my hobby. Health and Beauty stores became my Mecca for the new and interesting products in the market. Before I purchase a product, I look down on the ingredients list, I know for a fact that the words that gave you a hard time pronouncing means they can be harmful and I really had an aversion to chemicals, they can speed up the "whitening" process on some lotions but in the long-term, they will strip the natural moisture of your body which you need.

I type and research in Google and find some interesting products, I stumble upon Multiply on a local online store called V&M Botanicals. I have read a lot of raves about their products and found out that they are using organic ingredients. So it got me curious and made me order, I look for a reseller near our area because I had a bad experience ordering online with a local mineral make up brand that forgot to include an item in my package and they just don't care. Anyway, at least I can save more money from shipping and bank transactions which is cool.

 

Their Spa Milk Salt Whitening & Smoothing Crystals costs Php 95 per 100g tub
Php 145 per 200g bottle have 4 variants: Yummy Vanilla, Mango Mandarin, Coffee Mocha and Orange Burst. I am a big vanilla fan, from coffee with vanilla powder to vanilla candles. So, I chose this variant and I am so glad they have this in vanilla. I ordered for the big tub since I am going to use this in my entire body and I did not regret it! The scent of Yummy Vanilla is like Christmas in a Bottle and it stays longer than any other body scrub that I had used. I scratch my knee the first time I had use it, I know I have heavy hands so the next time, I carefully scrub myself in a circular motion for it's ingredients to penetrate my skin more. I use it from the back of my neck to my foot as a foot scrub as well. After rinse, Wow, my skin is smooth and supple like a baby's. My brother wants to eat it because of the lovely vanilla scent. :)

V&M's Bare It All Emu Cream- Php 225 per 100g tub that comes in plain or mentholated tub is my another favorite, after using the Spa Milk Salt, I lather this on some dark areas on my body like my knees, elbows and at the back of my neck. The lavender scent is so soothing that if you use it at night, you'll be relax. I chose the mentholated variant and it really feels great and cool while lathering it. It is non-sticky or greasy compared to other body butter plus the price is so affordable that you can just kiss your expensive body butter goodbye because the effect is just the same. Only better I guess because you are not applying any chemicals on your body. I will just have to wait for about 2-3 weeks to see the whitening results.

CPC+G or Clair Blanche, Papain, Calamansi and Glutathione Whitening Treatment at Php 165 per 20ml jar is I guess one of their bestsellers. Why not? It's got the best and the safest ingredients known for whitening. I just add 6 drops on every 30 ml toner and I also add this to my Bare It All Emu Cream so the whitening effect is doubled and faster, I hope. Not to mention the Vitamin A, C, E, Potassium and other more essential minerals in it.

Well, I am planning to purchase more from them especially their bestseller soaps like Poppy Plush and Lulur and the no petroleum based Lip Detox which may be a little pricey compared to other lip balms but they've got the best ingredients in it so it's better. 

 

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Johnson&Johnson 24 Hour Moisture Lotion

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I am not a big fan of lotion because most of them leaves a very greasy feeling on my hand. I regret using it especially in rainy days when they run on my hands and there is that icky feeling. Due to frequent washing, my hands feels a little dry even if I use Dove soap. I tried every lotion available in the market that is just perfect for my needs, I even tried the non-greasy type but it did little justice to my close to aging hands. I feel a little agitated, my hands is starting to flake.

Lo and Behold, I saw a commercial of Johnson&Johnson 24 Hour Moisture Lotion with Body Wash and I tried it. I am a big fan of their products since I can't remember when, I'm sure my Mom could have use their baby powder on me when I was a baby. The bottle can be turn upside down so you can use what's left of it. Until now, I am loyal to their baby powders ( I use the pink one, it smells great) even if some is a bit apprehensive with talc. This lotion, especially when use sparingly will give that enough moisture to your hands. Not greasy but not light enough as if you did not use anything at all. The smell of it reminds me of my high school because of it's mild baby powder and sweet scent combination that my cologne use to smell back then. I use it twice a day, at night, I lather some on my feet and the next morning, my feet is moisturize and my heels little cracks are gone. Now, I can say that I found the right lotion suited just for me. I am going to purchase the bigger bottle next time.

Céleteque Facial Wash

It took me quite a long time to find a facial wash that is gentle and effective with a friendly price tag. I search high and low, patch test and ask friends for that perfect brand that will make your skin healthy. I was taught in high school that bar soaps are skin friendly until Dove soap came up with an advertisement about the residue that common bar soaps leave on skin. I was a bit shocked, all along I thought that I was doing a right thing, it answered my question as to why my skin feels so tight after I wash my face.

Celeteque Facial Wash has NFM Natural Moisturizing Factor. Friendly to sensitive skin, hypo-allergenic, non-comedogenic and dermatologically tested. I love the fact that there is a Pro-vitamin B5 or D-Panthenol included that prevents the dryness of the skin and glycerin which binds water to the skin so your skin will not loss it's moisture. It is fragrance-free unlike most high-end brand facial wash that smells like an old woman's perfume, plus it contains anti-inflammatory and soothing ingredients such as alpha bisabol and chamomile extract.

It is so recommended by a lot of dermatologist aside from Cetaphil and I find Celeteque much cheaper. It is for all skin types actually so try it now and see for yourself.

Like A Queen In J&J Milk Bath

Historians believe that Cleopatra love to bathe with milk and combines it with honey, rose petals and lavender. Cleopatra, the Queen of Egypt, is most remembered to be the most beautiful queen in history. When I had learned this in my high school's history class, I got curious. Since then, I became a fanatic of drinking milk. As I grew older and became skin care know-it-all :), I have fallen in love with anything that has milk in it. When I tried Johnson&Johnson Milk Bath that has been in the market for quite some time with a lot of rave reviews in the top glossy magazines, I got hook. The scent alone makes me want it more, it is mildly sweet and calming. Taking bath with it and having sponge to lather it makes your bath more special. I use it at night before bedtime to take off the dirt I had accumulated outside with all the pollution. With vitamins A and E makes it more worthwhile because your skin is nourish.

Thanks Bees!

Just Recently, I googled the word honey. A lot of people swears by it's benefits from health, beauty and even weight loss. Some of my friends substitute honey for sugar, they said is much better. Honey is an ancient medicinal cure from the Greeks to the Egyptians, even Cleopatra love her honey and milk bath. So, it is not that bad to try it, especially when the honey is made organic like New Zealand's Manuka Organic Honey which is making raves in the reviews.

Weight Loss

1 tsp raw honey
2 tsp lemon juice
a glass of lukewarm water

Mix them all and take it once in the morning on an empty stomach.
This is usually taken after a big and oily meal, a simple delicious detox.

Good Digestion

a glass of non-fat of low fat milk OR 1 cup yogurt
1 tsp of honey


Yogurt is good for digestion. Honey is made up of fructose sugar molecules linked together in long chains -- fructooligosaccharide (FOS). Benefits of FOS are numerous one is: they help carry moisture through the digestive system and therefore promoting healthy bowel movements.


Anti-Blemish Mask

3 tbsp. honey
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp lemon juice

Mix all the ingredients together.

Wash your face with a mild, non-comedogenic facial wash and pat your face dry. Then apply a thin layer of the mix to your face in the same way you'd put on a facial mask. Leave it on for about 20 minutes and then wash your face. Apply toner and moisturizer.Try it 3 times a week. Some would want to spot treat and leave the honey mixture to a blemish overnight.

The cinnamon has anti-bacterial benefits and lemon can lighten your dark spots.

Hand Mask

1/2 Avocado

1 tsp lemon juice

1 tsp honey

Combine all three.

Apply the mixture to the back of your clean hands.

Leave for 20 minutes and wash with water.

I use this twice a week and my hands remains soft and because of the lemon juice it lightens a bit.

Hair Treatment

3 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon olive or canola oil
add some dried rosemary leaves if you want

*If your hair is thicker or much longer, add another tbsp. of honey and oil to the ingredients.

- Mix the honey with the olive oil.
- Make sure the oil and honey are thoroughly mixed.
- Wash hair in the normal way and towel dry.
- Massage the mixture thoroughly into the hair and wrap head in a warm towel, or use a hair dryer for 20 mins.
- Rinse hair with warm water and wash it with a good shampoo.
- This treatment is good for dry or damaged hair.

My colored treated hair became shiny and vibrant and because of the oil, it is soft to touch.

I am also trying what they called the Hibernation Honey Diet. You just drink 2 to 3 tbsp of raw honey 1 hour before you sleep. I guess the darker the honey the more antioxidant it has. It promises to help you sleep and lose weight at the same time. Well, any diet can be effective if you have an active lifestyle and you eat in moderation. But I am so hook to honey right now, I am beginning to indulge on organics.

Thank God for the Bees!

A lot of people also said that even though honey is raw or organic, you may still be allergic to it like most organic substances so try to patch test first. Put the honey or the mixture inside of your arm and see after 48 hours, if your skin reacts to it better not use it.

Loving ELF

I search high and low for that make up product that is hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic,oil-free (the last thing I need in my face) and good color/quality application. I almost surrender and believe that these have a hefty price tag until one afternoon in a health and beauty store, I stumble upon a powder bronzer that says hypoallergenic, non-oily and smooth application. Now the moment of truth, when I saw the price, Whoa! It's just Php 129. Sold!



Here are my recent purchases and see for yourself.






ELF Natural Radiance Blusher in Glow

It has that natural peachy pink color on your cheeks, more like the natural flushed you love.

ELF Brightening Eye Color in Nouveau Natural

For that day make up look, the earth hues of this eyeshadow is perfect, the blue color though just adds that sparkle when you like it.







ELF Bronzer in Sunkissed

The color is just right for that golden godess glow look we try to have in summer.






ELF Regular and Waterproof Mascara

It is a beginner make up actually, nothing especial about it but when I use it, my eyelashes are flirty thick and long, my eyes became noticeable.




ELF Super Glossy Lip Shine SPF 15 in Godess

Perfect for summer, the gloss is fine and not to forget the high SPF it has. Good purchase. I prefer the godess and watermelon color, perfect for nights with that dramatic eyes look. I love neutral lip color.

ELF Lip Shine in Watermelon

ELF Candy Shop Lip Gloss in Mocha Mania

I love how it smelled and the color has that very sheen effect with a little bit of shimmer. Some love the Coconut Craze but I prefer this one. The packaging is very cute, I love to put it in my kikay kit. It is like the famous candy mint brand.





Get The Look:

my most favorite look visit,

http://www.eyeslipsface.com.ph/home/getlooks/7

Spend vs. Save

We are living in a crunch time, everything from clothes to food are being cut short. Budget, budget, budget is the word of today. But that doesn't mean that we have to sacrifice being presentable and beautiful, just be practical and choose the products wisely, you may end up buying multiple shades of foundation to perfectly match your skin tone when you can buy it on a single shade. Some products though are a bit pricey but with proper care it will last you for a long time, a good investment instead of buying cheap ones but the quality is not good. So here are my suggested list:







Spend on:

Eyelash Curler - Any woman knows that a nice curled lashes will make your eyes seem bigger and gorgeous. Well yes that's true, but most curlash, especially the cheaper ones may cut your lashes. So it is wise to invest in a good pair. Shu Uemura is a favorite of everyone, it has a lot of awards in it's belt so it a perfect investment.


Sunblock- Sun worshipers or haters for that matter needs this. All of us do, even guys and babies too. The amount of rays that penetrates our skin are dangerous enough, so we need a lot of protection. Not all sunblocks can deliver that so spending on a product that has more SPF with ingredients that block UVA/UVB too is better . A non-oily, non-comedogenic and hypoallergenic types are also what we should look at in the sunblock labels. Look for zinc oxide and titanium dioxide too.

try: VMV Hypoallergenics Armada Face and Body Sunblock Shield 60, the best sunblock in the market I get to know so far.







Make up brushes - Invest on these products too, you will not regret it especially if you want that nice application of make up. You can buy them by set or you can start from their blush brush and eyeshadow brush.








Foundation - Finding that perfect shade is tricky, but there are good products now that deliver that great amount of coverage and still complements your skin tone in one single bottle, if you need that perfect shade, good coverage especially for close ups. try: Make Up Forever High Definition Foundation




Save on:

Concealer - A good concealer never cakes, light enough but gives enough coverage. You can have affordable concealers today thanks to brands like Maybelline, L'oreal or Avon. Their are different shades available just for you so start knowing your skin tone and they have that perfect shade for you.











Wedge Sponge - I saw sponges that cost almost Php 600 and upon inspection it looks ordinary. You don't really need to spend much on these item. You just have to look for that smooth and ample thickness of the sponge for that great amount of application. Generic brands that you see on different drug and beauty stores are just fine.



Powder - loose powder, powder foundation or face powder. You name it but you don't really need to shell out on these. There are a lot of brands that are inexpensive but has good quality. I personally prefer Maybelline's Angel Fit Powder Foundation promotes the even skin tone outcome, which primarily is the promise of the line. The beauty of two-ways are that it is compact and easily and practical to. It has chamomile, royal jelly and vitamin E. A non-comedogenic product too. It makes your skin radiant like a bride. :)


Eyeshadow - They are economical, you can now choose different eyeshadow in pots and arrange it in a pallate. Before we use to buy eyeshadows with blues in greens on it which complements fair skin than medium dark skin ladies. Earth colored hues eyeshadow like brown, champagne or light gold for day make up. At night you can opt for a darker ones.

Avon Plum Orchid



Fanny Serrano Matte Eyeshadow Palette











Blush - They have to complement your skin tone too, a natural-flushed blush is now the trend. Pinky-brown blush color are for all skin tone. Light pink to apple or strawberry color for the fair skin, dark pinks or corals for medium skin tone and dark berry for the deep skin tone gals. I'm lovin' e.l.f. blushers, they are hypoallergenic, non-comedogeninc and the color applications are good not to forget how cute the prices are too.




E.L.F. Natural Radiance Blusher in Glow








ELF blusher in Flushed








ELF blusher in Bronze









Eyeliner- You just need a black for the nights out and brown for day make up. Just like this Avon eye pencil, it's a bit pricey compared to other local products but it has a good amount of color and it glides beautifully.





Mascara- It should be waterproof, does not clump and smudge free. ELF mascarra is just right and for Php129 it's quite a steal.

Lipstick- You have to update the color every now and then so don't buy the expensive type. Maybelline and Avon lipstick has that staying power for up to 8 hours and they have a lot of shades too.






Maybelline Wet Shine Diamond Lipstick




Lipgloss- I love the Maybelline's Fruit Jelly Lychee lipgloss, the shine is just right and it's just around Php300.










Lip balm- You should not forget to apply them in your lips. Chapstick lip balm is perhaps the cheapest but effective lip balm in the market today. It's the only beauty product that stayed with me since high school. I use the cherry and my ultimate favorite spearmint, it's smell like judge chewing gum. Without it, my lips chapped and sometimes bleed. argh! An SPF 4 is a plus, but I noticed the packaging is now smaller compared before.