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Tuesday, June 13, 2017

     I was in high school, I often hear my mom talking to my titas who live abroad about makeup brands that are not available locally. Two of my aunts work at Macy's that's why if there's a new shade of lipstick from my mom's favorite brand, she will just tell it to them but it will take a year before the balikbayan boxes will arrive at our doorsteps.

     To cut a long story short, it's hard to buy makeup from brands that are exclusively available abroad but now, hoarding buying is a breeze because all the coveted brands from different parts of the world are exclusively available at SM World of Beauty! Let me share with you some of my fave brands from around the world below :)

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Watsons #Hairgoals

Friday, May 19, 2017

     What's your ultimate hair color goal? I presume that you want something bright and bold like red, purple, green, blue, or pink? Imagine yourself in those hair colors. You can also opt for the crowd fave colors like blonde, rose gold, ultra dark brown, and ash.

     Whatever color you have in mind, you can now achieve that as easy as 1-2-3 with Watsons #Hairgoals. Hair coloring is easy to do especially with DIY hair coloring products. Sharing with you brands of hair coloring products that you can find at Watsons and why you should mark your calendars on May 27, 2017 after the jump :)

Watsons #Hairgoals

L'Oreal Color Riche Lipsticks - Velvet Pinks and Matte Reds Review, Photos, and Swatches

Thursday, August 25, 2016

     Red and pink lipsticks will always be a staple lip color in every girl's lipstick collection. For me, pink is perfect for everyday makeup look. On the other hand, I always sport red lipstick for special occasions. I presume that you've seen your favorite beauty bloggers rave this collection from L'Oreal Paris- Color Riche Lipsticks Velvet Pinks and Matte Reds.

     This collection also made into the limelight because Maine 'Yaya Dub' Mendoza is one of the endorser of L'Oreal Color Riche Matte Reds. Her favorite shade is Pure Rouge. For this review, I'll be sharing with you photos, swatches, and my thoughts on the shades that I have in my makeup stash- L'Oreal Color Riche Velvet Pinks “ La Vie En Rose” in Nymphea and Rose Lotus with L'Oreal Color Riche Matte Reds in Pure Rogue and Pure Garnet. So without further ado, presenting the L'Oreal Color Riche Lipsticks - Velvet Pinks and Matte Reds below :)
L'Oreal Color Riche Lipsticks - Velvet Pinks and Matte Reds Review, Photos, and Swatches
L'Oreal Color Riche Velvet Pinks “ La Vie En Rose”

  • Discover the perfect pink for your skin tone and achieve a sophisticated youthful look with the 7 delicate shades of Color Riche Velvet Pinks. 
  • With the newest pink collection, Filipinas can finally have a selection of wearable velvet-matte pink lipstick shades that brings a light and fresh effect to anyone’s look. 
  • Each shade is custom-made to fit every Filipina skin tone to complement the natural pink shade of their lips.
L'Oreal Color Riche Lipsticks - Velvet Pinks and Matte Reds Review, Photos, and Swatches
L'Oreal Color Riche Matte Reds in Pure Rogue and Pure Garnet
L'Oreal Color Riche Velvet Pinks “ La Vie En Rose” in Rose Lotus and Nymphea
L'Oreal Color Riche Matte Reds 

  • In the first-ever Cosmo.ph Lippie Awards, L’Oréal Makeup Designer/Paris bagged two prestigious awards with Color Riche Matte Reds in Pure Garnet and Pure Rouge. 
  • In the Best Dark Colors category, Color Riche Matte Reds in Pure Garnet, the bestselling lipstick of L’Oréal Paris, was declared a winner. As described by Cosmo.ph, “this deep wine color was a favorite from the get-go. It’s a beautiful plum with strong red undertones that somehow looks so flattering on all skin tones.” 
  • In the Best Reds category, Color Riche Matte Reds in Pure Rouge was selected by Cosmo.ph as one of the best red lipsticks. “This neutral matte red works for any skin tone. It’s the perfect red that you can wear during the day. For a more dramatic look, you can build it up and get a vampy lip. It’s ultra-comfortable on your puckers and literally lasts all day long,” says Cosmo.ph. 
L'Oreal Color Riche Lipsticks - Velvet Pinks and Matte Reds Review, Photos, and Swatches
L'Oreal Color Riche Matte Reds in Pure Rogue and Pure Garnet
L'Oreal Color Riche Velvet Pinks “ La Vie En Rose” in Rose Lotus and Nymphea
size: 4.2 g

price: 400 php (Around $8.63+)

place bought: Free
Available at all L'Oreal Paris Counters nationwide

instructions for use: Apply starting in the center of your upper lip. Work from the center to outer edges of your lips, following the contour of your mouth. Then glide across the entire bottom lip.

ingredients: Dimethicone, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Phenyl Trimethicone, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Ozokerite, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Isostearyl Isostearate, Kaolin, Isohexadecane, Vinyl, Dimethicone /Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Alumina, Nylon-12, Polyethylene, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Geraniol, Bht, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Benzyl Alcohol, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Magnesium Silicate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Silica, Tin Oxide, Methyl-2-Octynoate, Parfum/Fragrance
L'Oreal Color Riche Lipsticks - Velvet Pinks and Matte Reds Review, Photos, and Swatches
L'Oreal Color Riche Matte Reds Pure Garnet, Pure Rouge, L'Oreal Color Riche Velvet Pinks “ La Vie En Rose” in Nymphea and Rose Lotus
L'Oreal Color Riche Lipsticks - Velvet Pinks and Matte Reds Review, Photos, and Swatches
L'Oreal Color Riche Lipsticks Matte Red in Pure Rouge
L'Oreal Color Riche Lipsticks - Velvet Pinks and Matte Reds Review, Photos, and Swatches
L'Oreal Color Riche Lipsticks Matte Reds in Pure Garnet
L'Oreal Color Riche Lipsticks - Velvet Pinks and Matte Reds Review, Photos, and Swatches
L'Oreal Color Riche Lipsticks Velvet Pinks in Rose Lotus
L'Oreal Color Riche Lipsticks - Velvet Pinks and Matte Reds Review, Photos, and Swatches
L'Oreal Color Riche Lipsticks Velvet Pinks in Nymphea
What I like:

  • The price is affordable.
  • There's no funky or weird scent.
  • Each lipstick is housed in a classy black tube.
  • It's easy to apply. Glides smoothly on my lips.
  • The texture is creamy. For the velvet pinks, I can say it has a buttery texture. 
  • For matte reds- both gives a full coverage after one swipe. I can say that color pay-off is opaque upon application.
  • For velvet pinks- gives a sheer color at first but buildable on the following swipe.
  • The velvet pink shades are wearable, perfect for everyday lip color.
  • There are 7 shades for the velvet pinks while 8 shades for the reds to choose from.
  • It's easily accessible. Available in all L'Oreal Paris counters nationwide.
  • The staying power is great. It leaves a beautiful stain even if I eat greasy and oily food.
  • It's not drying on my lips but I still apply my favorite lip balm prior to application.

What I don't like:

  • The shade indicator doesn't match the color of the lipstick inside the tube but it's no biggie for me.

Will I repurchase? Yes! I also want to try other shades that's perfect for colder months. 

Recommendation:
    I give this a 5/5 rating. Perfect because the pinks are perfect for everyday makeup and there's a perfect pink shade for every skin tone. The matte reds are also a good investment for those who like to wear different shades of red- from warm to cool tones. There are 8 shades to choose from so I guess you will find the red color that your lipstick loving heart desires.

What are your favorite shades from both collection? Share your thoughts below :)

Good Times!~

Product Review: L'Oreal Color Riche La Palette Nude Photos and Swatches

Tuesday, July 26, 2016

     Hello dearies! I'm so excited to share with you my second eye shadow palette review to date. If you're a long time reader of this blog prolly you know that applying eye shadow/s is one of my weaknesses when it comes to makeup application. I only apply color on my lids if I really need to show a pop of color especially when attending events like weddings and debuts. Why until now I can't get the hang of it? I don't know how to blend properly. I only rely on diagrams when  I apply eye shadows, applying one or two colors to be exact.

     During the launch of L'Oreal Color Riche La Palette Nude eye shadows, I told myself that this is the right time to practice the art of eye shadow application because the eye shadow palettes are simply beautiful and wearable, perfect for beginners and for those who always go for that 'no makeup' makeup look. I'll practice how to blend using both palettes and once I'm getting the hang of it, I'll be sharing my FOTD (face of the day) here. But for now sharing with you photos, swatches, and my thoughts on L'Oreal Color Riche La Palette Nude in Rose and Beige below :)
Product Review: L'Oreal Color Riche La Palette Nude Photos and Swatches
L'Oreal Color Riche La Palette Nude

  • Master the art of nude with Color Riche La Palette Nude, the newest eye shadow palette collection from L’Oréal Makeup Designer/Paris. Inspired by makeup artists’ “must-have” palettes, La Palette Nude offers a symphony of nude tones specially curated by our makeup designers, allowing you to create infinite sophisticated eye looks. 
  • Each stylish palette comes with 10 finely-pigmented nude shades in the most natural finish, in light and dark colors that flatter every skin tone in 3 shadow finishes: shimmery satin, buttery matte & lustrous sheen. 
  • With an expert eye-designer brush and mirror, it’s the perfect compact for effortless eye shadow application. 
  • Choose from two nude palettes – Rosé with 10 pink-nude shades and Beige with 10 brown-nude shades.
Product Review: L'Oreal Color Riche La Palette Nude Photos and Swatches
size: 7g

price: 800 php (Around $16.90+)

place bought: Free
Available in all L'Oreal counters nationwide

instructions for use: Step 1: Start with the lightest shade. Apply to the lid with the foam brush. Blend outwards toward the corner with the bristle side.
Step 2: Using the same side, add a medium shade to the crease area.
Step 3: Then use the foam side to apply the darkest shade along the base of the upper and lower lashes. Blend toward the corners.

ingredients: Talc, Isononyl Isononanoate, Silica, Phenyl Trimethicone, Zinc Stearate, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated Styrene/Methyl Styrene/Indene Copolymer, Zeolite, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic Acid, Hexylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Tin Oxide [+/- May Contain Mica, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499/Iron Oxides, CI 77891/Titanium Dioxide, CI 75470/Carmine, CI 77007/Ultramarines, CI 77742/Manganese Violet.

L'Oreal Color Riche La Palette Nude in Rosé
Product Review: L'Oreal Color Riche La Palette Nude Photos and Swatches
L'Oreal Color Riche La Palette Nude in Rosé
Product Review: L'Oreal Color Riche La Palette Nude Photos and Swatches
Swatches
L'Oreal Color Riche La Palette Nude in Beige
Product Review: L'Oreal Color Riche La Palette Nude Photos and Swatches
L'Oreal Color Riche La Palette Nude in Beige
Product Review: L'Oreal Color Riche La Palette Nude Photos and Swatches
Swatches
What I like:

  • The packaging- it's in classy black and sleek case with full mirror.
  • The price- I find it very affordable because there are 10 shades in one palette. 
  • I can say that it's pretty pigmented even without primer.
  • It's easy to apply.
  • Blends smoothly on my eyelids.
  • The shades are perfect for every day makeup. 
  • The shades will suit Asian skin tone since its mostly composed of warm shades. I also like that it's a combination of two textures- matte and shimmery. 

What I don't like:

  • No shade names.
  • I find the brush so-so. 

Will I repurchase? Yes for my friends and relatives since I still have two palettes to use.

Recommendation:
     I give this a 5/5 rating. It's a good palette with 10 pigmented shades that I can sport everyday. The packaging is so nice and sturdy. Accidentally dropped it twice and the shadows are still intact. Hooray for full-sized mirror too!

     For less than, 1,000 php a sleek 10 shades eye shadow palette with pretty shades for smoky, nude and no makeup look, L'Oreal Color Riche La Palette in Rosé and Beige are beginners and budget conscious makeup aficionados best friend.

Have you tried L'Oreal Color Riche La Palette Nude eye shadow palettes? What's your favorite shade?

Good Times!~

Watsons' Color Your Hair Bold Launch

Monday, May 23, 2016

     I've been coloring my hair to make it lighter for more than three years now. I'm a fan of Do-It-Yourself hair coloring products and I find it easy, safe (because I make it sure to follow the instructions written on the box packaging) and life saver especially in times of bad hair days. I also go to salons if I want to achieve a bolder color with the help of a professional stylist but there were times that I don't have the budget for it or I'm too busy because of mommy and daughter duties at home.

     Are you itching to color your hair bold but contemplating because of limited resources? Watsons recently launched their "Color Your Hair Bold" initiative and wants to ease these worries of women by highlighting that hair coloring is not only fun, it is also safe, affordable and easy that everyone can do it at home, Now is the perfect time to spruce up your hair because bold colored hair is in! More details about the launch and sharing with you my new hair color below :)

Watsons' Color Your Hair Bold Launch

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