Etude House Cleansing Dream Light Cleansing Oil

Ever since Shu Uemura introduced cleansing oil as a great new innovative way of cleansing the face, almost every beauty junkie I know would want to grab it.  Unfortunately, I did got one for myself but sadly did not work for me.  It broke out my skin really bad.  However, cleansing oil is best for removing long staying make up.  Even the most long wearing waterproof eye make.  Was hesitant at first because I'm not sure if it would react the same way with Shu Uemura's cleansing oil.  Good thing it didn't.  

So so happy that I bought  Etude House Cleansing Dream Light Cleansing Oil.  My skin did not react violently.  It stayed clear and blemish free. At least now I get to enjoy the benefits of cleansing oil without breaking the bank. Affordable price (about P700 + for 150ml) and quality cleansing oil without the breaking out my skin :).  A PLUS for making my skin softer and smoother with frequent use.


How to Use:

1.) Pump cleansing oil  2-3 times on palm.  Should be enough to remove dirt and make up from the face.
2.) Massage oil onto face until make up is dissolved.
3.)  Wash face with warm water.
4.)  Follow up cleansing with your favorite facial wash. Rinse.


** To remove eye make up --- apply on a cotton pad and lightly pat on eye area.


Now, I enjoy taking off all the dirt and make up with one easy routine... cleansing oil.  Amazingly well cleansed my face --- squeeky clean. Definitely an added staple to my end- of -the- day skin care routine :)



DISCLAIMER: 

Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil is a great product.  However, it did not work for me.  But this doesn't mean it won't do wonders for you.  Just glad that Etude House Cleansing Dream Light Cleansing Oil   did give me a chance to experience a worry free cleansing benefits of a cleansing oil.

Any other brand that carries cleansing oil worth trying?  Hope to hear it :)

FOTD: Bright Pink Lips

Don't you have days that you want to look natural (not overly made up) but at the same time looking a bit edgy. For me the quickest way to achieve this look is to have bright lips. Been overly obsessed with hot pink lippies (as in extremely exagerrated crave). That's why I'm endlessy searching for different shades of pink from neutral pinks to neon, bright fierce pinks. This the for having missed so much on Mac's most coveted and talked about Candy Yum Yum. 

I find this look very girly and a bit flirty.  It instantly lifts up my mood.  I could go from day to night with this look.  Try it lovelies.  Don't be afraid to try something bright on your lips.  Doesn't matter if what shade it is. Just be careful not to overdo it by pairing it with too bold shadows or too flushed cheeks. 

Sweet and Flirty

Can be worn during the day

Matched it with matte eye shadow---contoured the creases

MODEL's OWN Hot Pink 

Loved the look of bright pinky lips.  So much for that, I would have a different story to tell on my growing collection of PINK lippies. Watch out for it lovelies....

More pink lippie hunting.  Lovelies, please share your most loved Pink Lippie.  Would love to have that too :p.

Cheap Thrill: Ever Bilena Mousse Blush-on

I'm a beauty junkie and scouting beauty aisles from local to international brands could be the most fulfilling thing to do when I'm in a mall.  I'm used to buying only from international branded cosmetics, when I started collecting make up.  But I won't deny that during my teenage years when I'm starting to play with eyeliner, powder and blush, I did try some local brands.  

Now that I'm a certified make up junkie, I would try every newly improved local brands.  Ever Bilena is on top of my list.  I really get intrigued whenever I'm in a department store, Ever Bilena would have lots of followers.  It's known to every Filipino women since it's been around for so many years.  Their products have improved.  Packaging wise, been better and quality is not sacrificed anymore.  Tried several stuff from the brand but I just can't help but rave about their mousse blush-on.  It is available in several nice shades.  The shade I grabbed are Aster (bubble gum pink)  and rose pink (reddish pink).  Both have a bit of shimmer.  But only subtle, enough to give you a healthy flush.  It is has an airy soft creamy texture.  Can be easily blended to skin.  I'm so so loving it because of it's price --- only P125 for a 7g blush. It has good staying power .  Also great as base for your powder blush. It gives me a natural healthy flush.  Perfect for the scorching heat of summer. 

Blends well with the skin --- flushed from within :)

Dewy skin is the way to go this summer

There are days that I just want to look naturally FLUSHED!

Loved the look of dewy skin with flushed cheeks.  Any other interesting cosmetic local brands worth trying?  Please share lovelies!  Would love to try it too....

Mac Online Shopping

This blog entry is a month over due. But then, still want to share how GLAD I am to have online shopping. For the past years, I've been a huge fan of Mac's limited collection. More than often, I would check blog entries and Mac online for upcoming limited editions. Would take note on the launch dates in the US and call local Mac stores for launch dates for the different MAC stores. At first, I find it really exciting to wait and be one of the first to grab the collection. But when I start missing them out , I started searching the net for pre-order and buy it ahead of Manila's Mac Launch.

TADAAA!

Carefreeshopper --- an online shopping beauty haven, who does pre-order of Mac limited collections. I gave it a try and surely glad I did!!!! I got a beauty powder from Mac's Vera Collection and 4 lippies from Mac's Shop Cook Collection and finally the Nicki Minaj Viva Glam lipstick. I didn't have to wait that long (like other pre-order, about a month) because I got my orders after 2 and a half weeks. I got it even before it came out here in Manila. Finally, I didn't have to wake up early to get a number from Mac , fall in line and end up with NOTHING! Yes, nothing! The last time I went to Mac (Rockwell) to grab the Iris Apfel lippies, the girl infront of me was the last person who got Pink Pigeon and Party Parrot. How depressing! I was there when Mac store opened and got my respective number. Only to go home empty handed. Gosh, there are way MORE crazier beauty junky lovelies out there, to be there earlier.... Hahaha!

Enough of that nightmare, there's Carefreeshopper to take care of my Mac addiction. Thanks Armie. Will sure order again soon for future Mac limited editions.

Snoe Glam Jam Blush

Lip and cheek tints are "Beauty Junkies BESTFRIEND". A magical gem that works wonders in seconds. There are days that I'm too lazy to put make up . A nice cheeky pop of color on my cheeks and lips would do the trick and makes me head out the door flawlessly blooming.

SNOE Glam Jam Blush in bubble gum (6g/ P119)

A water based cheek tint that flawlessly blends with skin. OHHHH! I love the NEON bright pink shade. It may look too bright on the pot but when applied and blended on well moisturized skin, gives a healthy flush. I can't resist it lovely color. A tiny amount is only needed to brighten cheeks. Glad I gave it a try. Now, I'm lemming to get the 3 other shades available. Summer is here and this would be a staple in my beauty kit on the go. Very much impressed with how long it stayed on my cheeks (more than it should --- about 6 hours).

See, how pretty this SNOE Glam Jam blush in bubble gum appears on skin :).

Ready for summer with cheeky cheeks and pinky stained lips...

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Benefit Benetint

BENETINT

It was this most coveted, holy grail bottled cheek tint that got me curious on Benefit Cosmetics. Glad that I did because up until now, Benefit Cosmetics has never failed to impress me . However, like any other brands there would be some tat are comparable to other cheaper brands and works as well.

For me, Benefit Benetint lip and cheek stain is one of those products that other brands carry and doesn't hole your pockets. Don't get me wrong, I SUPER love Benefit but the Benetint for me is overrated.

My Personal Reasons:

• other cosmetic brands carry a lip and cheek stain line
• I need to layer on several times on my cheeks before color shows up
• staying power is not impressive; needs to retouch
• very pricey considering it doesn't really stain
• shade is similar to other brands available locally
• most of all, very expensive ($29 approx. P1400)

DISCLAIMER:

Benefit Benetint may not work for me. BUT, it doesn't mean that what I think or feel about this product would be the same with other LOVELIES out there. Because maybe the place and weather also varies for its staying power. Because in the Philippines, the humid weather is unbelievable. Maybe that's why it didnt work wonders on me. I'm not totally saying that Benetint is not a good choice, it's just that for its price I could get same benefits and usage from other cheaper brands.

Lovelies, any other lip and cheekstain that is worth trying ? :)

Model's Own nail polish in Bubble Gum NP059

Oh my , Oh my my! PINK is the color of passion.....

I've never been a huge fan of nail polishes but when I'm faced with gorgeous shades like HOT PINK, I suddenly forget that I don't splurge on polishes. Don't get me wrong, I do buy polishes but I only buy very few because I only get to apply them if done by my manicurist. I don't really like applying it alone because I'm not simply good at it. And, when I buy expensive polishes, I make sure that the shade is something I would wear often.

Went to this Super Sale Bazaar at World Trade Center last March 2, 2012 to buy some lippies from my current favorite brand. Thanks to my favorite online seller Sarah F.-- Make Up Hub by Naturele Collezione. I wasn't really going to buy polish but when it turned out that there's nothing much to buy anymore (I've almost completed the lippies), I decided to try the MODEL'S OWN Polish in bubblegum.

It was a good impulse buy. Since summer is just around the corner, a nice bright neon pink would be a great way to pimp up those nails. I'm so loving it. Quality is impressive. It's a bit opaque. It lasted a week on my nails chip-free. Model's own polishes offers a wide range of shades ranging from neutral to bright colorful shades. Now, I can't sleep. I want more of these superb polishes, can't wait on stocking up. (YIKES!!!)