Keep Your Beauty Routine Simple on Vacation

     For most people, a vacation means a chance to escape, unwind, and step out of your everyday life in all senses. With that in mind, you don’t want to be spending hours in your room grooming and applying your makeup. Of course, you want to look put-together, but you can do so in a way that is simple and quick and gives you that fresh-faced look that is ideal when on vacation especially in the summer months.

     Here are some simple and easy-to-follow steps that will simplify your beauty routine while on your holidays, which also means you won’t have to pack anywhere near as many items.

Keep Your Beauty Routine Simple on Vacation
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Maybelline Philippines #MakeItHappenWithLiza

     Today’s it-girl, Liza Soberano surprises mall-goers as a Maybelline beauty advisor. As an advisor, she shares secrets on how to boost one's confidence. Liza has shown how she can make things happen! The Manila’s IT-girl Liza Soberano surprised her fans in an exclusive meet-and-greet activity at SM North EDSA by disguising herself as a Maybelline beauty advisor.

     During the #MakeItHappenwithLiza event, Liza gracefully entertained and interacted with unsuspecting customers who were browsing the Maybelline counter while waiting for her on stage. Liza took on the role of being a Maybelline Beauty Advisor, allowing her to face customers, give them beauty advices, and recommend the right Maybelline products perfect for their needs. Two lucky girls where given the opportunity to know the perfect confidence booster straight from Liza herself. Highlights of the event below :)

Maybelline Philippines #MakeItHappenWithLiza
Liza Soberano for Maybelline

Product Review: Maybelline Rosy Matte Lipstick- Photos and Swatches

     I agree that you can never have too many lipsticks especially if the shades are so gorgeous and you get compliments every time you wear them! I've been sporting different shades of matte lipsticks lately and most of them are nudes! It's time for nude lipsticks to shine but most of my friends are afraid to wear them. They told me that the shade washes them out. Either they look pale or sick. 

     If you're itching to sport nude lipstick but having second thoughts on what specific shade to get then fret not because Maybelline Rosy Matte Lipstick by Colorsensational is the answer. I received these matte nude colors in rosy flesh-tone pigments last month and surprisingly I get compliments every time I wear my favorite shades from the line. So without further ado, sharing with you below my photos, swatch and my thoughts on Maybelline Rosy Matte by Colorsensational Lipsticks in Natural Beige, Soft Pink, Rosy Peach, Apricot Beige, and Salmon Pink below :)

Product Review: Maybelline Rosy Matte Lipstick- Photos and Swatches

Maybelline Rosy Matte Lipstick

     When sultry, smoky eyes or luscious, long lashes are the main focus of a woman’s makeup, nude-hued lips were originally worn to downplay a beauty look. But today, nudes have evolved into becoming a style staple and statement perfect for that clean and sexy everyday look.

Product Review: Maybelline Rosy Matte Lipstick- Photos and Swatches

   
     From the power lip franchise, Color Sensational, that brought us the hottest-selling Creamy Matte and the most vivacious lip colors with Vivid Matte – the World’s No. 1 Makeup Brand, Maybelline New York, unveils a universally flattering rosy nude lip collection for the Filipina skin tone with Rosy Matte. Maybelline New York’s ever-popular lip franchise.

Product Review: Maybelline Rosy Matte Lipstick- Photos and Swatches

   
     Color Sensational, has always delivered the best of lipsticks with amazing colors, finishing it with superior formula – and Rosy Matte is no exception to this. Rosy Matte’s high pigmentation, lasting power, hydrating, and light-weight features in just one swipe.

Product Review: Maybelline Rosy Matte Lipstick- Photos and Swatches

   
     With five lustful and obsession-worthy shades to choose from: Natural Beige, Soft Pink, Rosy Peach, Apricot Beige, and Salmon Pink – get the right shade for your skin tone and get ready to embrace the nude lip trend you’ve always wanted to try! Sharing with you my more photos, swatches, and my thoughts below :)

Product Review: Maybelline Rosy Matte Lipstick- Photos and Swatches

size: 0.13 oz. / 3.9 g

price: 299 php (Around $6.30+)

place bought: Free

Available at all Maybelline Counters nationwide

instructions for use: Apply the lip color starting in the center of your lip. Work from the center to the outer edges and then follow the contours of your mouth. Glide the lip color across the entire bottom lip.

ingredients: Dimethicone, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Phenyl Trimethicone, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Ozokerite, Hydogenated Jojoba Oil, Isostearyl Isostearate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Kaolin, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone, Silsesquioxane Crossplolymer, Alumina, Nylon-12, Polyethelene, Aluminum Hydroxide, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, BHT, Silica, MEL/Honey, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Propylene Glycol, Propyl Gallate, Citric Acid. [+/-] May contain Cl 77891/Titanium Dioxide, Cl 15985/Yellow 6 Lake, Cl 15850/ Red 7, Cl 45380/Red 22 Lake, Cl 77492, Cl 77499/Iron Dioxides, Cl 45410/Red 28 Lake, Cl 19140 Yellow 5 Lake, Cl 42090/Blue 1 Lake

Product Review: Maybelline Rosy Matte Lipstick- Photos and Swatches
Swatches

Maybelline Rosy Matte Lipstick in Natural Beige

Product Review: Maybelline Rosy Matte Lipstick- Photos and Swatches
Maybelline Rosy Matte Lipstick in Natural Beige

Maybelline Rosy Matte Lipstick in Salmon Pink

Product Review: Maybelline Rosy Matte Lipstick- Photos and Swatches
Maybelline Rosy Matte Lipstick in Salmon Pink

Maybelline Rosy Matte Lipstick in Rosy Peach

Product Review: Maybelline Rosy Matte Lipstick- Photos and Swatches
Maybelline Rosy Matte Lipstick in Rosy Peach

Maybelline Rosy Matte Lipstick in Apricot Beige

Product Review: Maybelline Rosy Matte Lipstick- Photos and Swatches
Maybelline Rosy Matte Lipstick in Apricot Beige

Maybelline Rosy Matte Lipstick in Soft Pink

Product Review: Maybelline Rosy Matte Lipstick- Photos and Swatches
Maybelline Rosy Matte Lipstick in Soft Pink

What I like:

• The price- it's very affordable. Great for budget conscious individuals.
• There's no funky or weird scent.
• The packaging- it has an opaque packaging that comes in pretty metallic pink color.
• It's easy to apply. Glides smoothly on my lips.
• The texture is creamy and gives a full coverage after two swipes on my pigmented lips.
• It's not drying on my lips but I still prefer to apply lip balm prior to application.
• There are five vivid colors to choose from.
• It's easily accessible.
• The shades are wearable, perfect for everyday lip color and those who want to achieve the 'no make-up' makeup look.
• The best part- did not wash me out in photos. I don't look pale nor sick.
• Three out of five shades are true to the color of the lipstick inside the tube upon application. These shades are rosy peach, salmon pink, and natural beige. 

What I don't like:

• The shades at the bottom of the bullet can be misleading to the true color of the lipstick.
• The staying power is so-so as it fades after eating.
• Two shades- salmon pink and soft pink look different on my pigmented lips. 

Will I repurchase? Yes! My favorite colors are natural beige and salmon pink. I always get a lot of compliments whenever I sport these shades :)

Recommendation:

     I give this a 4.5/5 rating. Yay to Maybelline Philippines for bringing this line here in our country. Now Filipinas can go nude and choose nude lipsticks that are budget friendly and wearable. I highly recommend Maybelline Rosy Matte Lipsticks to those who want to try nude lipsticks since this shade is in trend this year. Go ahead and swatch these five color at Maybelline counters nationwide and dare to go nude!

Have you tried these gorgeous nudes from Maybelline Rosy Matte Lipstick? What's your favorite shade?

Good Times!~

Maybelline White Superfresh #UltiMatteFaceOff Challenge + Giveaway!

     Maybelline is my first brand of powder foundation. Raise your hands if you're a Maybelline girl :) No doubt that the brand trumps other drugstore brands in the market today because their products are very affordable and effective. Since it's already summer, the hunt for a powder foundation that can withstand heat and humidity is on! Maybelline has been known as one of the best brands that offers powder foundation for specific needs.

     I've tried more than five brands of face powders in the past and only a few made into my favorite list. Since we are living in a tropical country, a not-so-good face powder makes the face oily after an hour or two, tends to become cakey and patchy. I've seen beauty bloggers raving the new powder foundation of Maybelline called White Superfresh. I'm about to buy a compact to try it for myself but the Maybelline team invited me to take the #UltiMatteFaceOff challenge this week. Of course I've accepted it without second thoughts.

Maybelline White Superfresh #UltiMatteFaceOff Challenge + Giveaway!

Maybelline White Superfresh Power Foundation claims:

• A no touch up powder foundation. 
• It has a SPF 34 PA+++ 
• It gives a matte and 12-hour long lasting coverage while being gentle on the skin. 
• It has Clean Touch Technology enriched with Mineral Perlite that has 5x absorption power than regular talc powder. 
• This powder foundation promises to keep away sweat and oil for 12 hours. 
• Lesser or even zero chances of breakouts since pores are not clogged with sweat and oil giving you a super fresh, fair and matte skin.
• Available in four shades: 02 Nude Beige, 03 Natural, 04 Honey, and 05 Sand Beige
• Super affordable price: P299.00

     

     Maybelline team send over an exclusive #UltiMatteFaceOff kit for me to witness White Super Fresh Powder Foundation's claim to fame properties: No touch-up powder foundation that gives 12 hours fresh, fair, matte, and superfresh skin. 

Maybelline White Superfresh #UltiMatteFaceOff Challenge + Giveaway!

   
     The activity is very simple. I just have to spray water on the powder foundations and observe how foundation x, y, and z reacts to it. I also sprayed the same amount of water to Maybelline White Superfresh powder foundation and after a few second, the water being absorbed by the powder foundation thus keeping sweat and oil at bay!

Maybelline White Superfresh #UltiMatteFaceOff Challenge + Giveaway!

   
     Maybelline White Superfresh Powder Foundation is really amazing. I was amazed after doing this little experiment and to make sure that it's really effective in achieving a matte face while keeping oil and sweat at bay, I've tested and used the product during my sister's wedding a few days ago and I was impressed with the results.

Maybelline White Superfresh #UltiMatteFaceOff Challenge + Giveaway!

     Given the very affordable price, this powder foundation is perfect for everyday use. No need to scrimp on applying face powder and powder foundation to keep your skin white, fresh, and matte all day because of Maybelline White SuperFresh Powder Foundation. I didn't retouch the whole day considering that it was a garden wedding. No breakouts so far after I road-tested it for two days. I have a sensitive skin and it reacts immediately whenever I use a new makeup. Therefore, I highly recommend this powder foundation even if you're a student or has a tight budget for makeups. This product is worth every peso you'll spend:)

#KathriveraxWSFGiveaway- Be sure to read all the mechanics below before joining the contest :)

Maybelline White SuperFresh #UltiMatteFaceOff Challenge + Giveaway!
#KathriveraxWSFGiveaway

     Maybelline wants two of Dear Kitty Kittie Kath's readers to win Maybelline gift pack worth Php 1,000 that also includes a Super Fresh spa pampering package. This giveaway is open for readers who have Instagram account. See mechanics below:

1. Go to the nearest Maybelline counter in leading department stores and Watsons branches. Take the #UltiMatteFaceOff Challenge.

2. Follow @maybellineph and @kathneko on Instagram. Make sure your profile is set to public.

3. Post your own #UltiMatteFaceOff discoveries and caption what you love about Maybelline White Superfresh Powder Foundation. Tag @maybellineph and @kathneko. Use the hashtags #UltiMatteFaceOff #KathriveraxWSFGiveaway 

4. This giveaway will be up for a week only. Be sure to invite your relatives and friends to take the challenge and join. Giveaway ends March 5, 2015 Saturday. The entries will be posted on Dear Kitty Kittie Kath's Facebook page so be sure to check if your entry is qualified. I'll be announcing the winners on March 6, Sunday afternoon through an Instagram post so be sure to check the winners on my Instagram account @kathneko.

5. I'll be using random.org to pick the two (2) winners. But in order for your entry to be valid, you must put the best caption in your post.

6. For the winners, kindly send an email at kathroriver@gmail.com with your full name, Instagram entry, address, and mobile number.

Good luck to all joining!!!

Good Times!~

Product Review: Maybelline Makeup Remover- Eye and Lip

     Remember my post that I'm ranting on my broken camera? Now it's times two! My son accidentally kicked the laptop that I'm using and something happened to its hard drive. I don't know if my hubby can fix it or we'll just buy a new hard drive and try to save our precious photos from the broken one. But I'm still thankful that I can use the old desktop computer in our house and can access the internet from time to time.

     Anyhoo, I want to share my thoughts on my first makeup remover. I really don't use makeup remover because my skin care routine only includes facial wipes and soap for removing bb cream and lipstick and eyeliner but lately I'm fond of using mascara that's why I decided to buy makeup remover for my eye. I know that some mascara is a pain to remove and you'll ended up with panda eyes. Since I'm using a waterproof mascara, I need a semi heavy duty makeup remover for my eyes that facial wipes and soap can't take off. Click CONTINUE READING to read more.

Product Review: Maybelline Makeup Remover- Eye and Lip

Maybelline's The Perfect First Impression #firstimpressionsmatter

     First Impression lasts, this quote is too cliché but makes an impact in different aspects of life. First impression is important and we should not take it for granted. Research shows that it only takes up to 8 seconds to make a first impression! We are given only one shot to put our best face forward, so let’s make it perfect! Maybelline recently launched an app called First Impressions Meter to find out what first impressions you make on others. It is a fun, one-of-a-kind app that gives you 8 seconds to decide your first impression of other people, while they decide their first impression of you! We are only given one chance to make a first impression, so how do we make sure it is perfect? Click CONTINUE READING to know more about Maybelline Instant Skin Perfection and some tips on making your prefect first impression.

Maybelline's The Perfect First Impression #firstimpressionsmatter

July Haul

      Before this month ends, let me share with you the products that I've purchased on different days. If you notice, most of the items here are my HG's so if you want to read my review I'll provide the link below. I want you to know that most of my "haul post" showcase my HG skin care brands. Pardon me because I try to veered away from buying things that I don't need and if I know it will irritate my skin, I'll skip it. I always think more than 10 times before buying new skin care product or makeup. I hope you'll not get bored of reading my haul post. But I assure you that there will be 1 or 2 items that's new so that I can share my review especially on latest cosmetic products in the market today that's budget friendly!

     

     So lets start with my favorite cleanser, Eskinol that I've been replenishing since the day I discovered it from Janet's review. I love this cleanser doesn't irritate my skin and didn't make my breakout worse even if I ran the soaked cotton ball on them. It just sting big time XD. My next purchase was Maybelline Make Up Remover, it's my 3rd bottle. I only use this if I have photo shoot and I need to remove my eye makeup. This baby melts away stubborn eye shadows and waterproof eyeliners :) I'm not planning to buy a new contact lens because I still have 3 designs that I use alternately during photo shoots but when I saw that Dull to Doll was having a clearance sale, I immediately purchased this one. It's purple and I already used it in one of my photo shoot weeks ago. 

GEO Contact Lens
Eskinol Spot-less White Facial Deep Cleanser
Maybelline Make Up Remover Eye and Lip

Skin Care Hauls+ My First Zalora Purchase

     How's everyone? I miss you guys! :D Finally I'm back to regular programming after being MIA. I'm already getting used to my father's situation and I'm very thankful to those who prayed for me and my dad. Thank you Lord for giving us patience and strength to cope with the obstacles that we're facing now.

     This is another overdue post but I know it's worth sharing since I'm adding a new skin care product to my regimen. If you follow me on twitter, I mentioned in my tweets weeks ago that I'm suffering from acne breakouts. Maybe it's because of stress or some hormonal changes in my body. I didn't changed my skin care routine for more than months now so I really don't know the culprit behind those red and nasty zits. I'm tired of just letting it go- my pimple per se. I usually ignore a pimple or two before but they left my face with dark spots/marks. So I decided to look for a budget friendly pimple spot treatment to lessen irritation and post acne marks. After reading reviews and comparing one product from another, I decided to gave these zit zappers a try plus I restocked on Maybelline Make Up Remover (Eye and Lip) and Purederm Make Up Cleansing Tissues.

Celeteque Acne Solutions Acne Spot Corrector Gel
Maybelline Make Up Remover Eye and Lip

Quick FX Pimple Eraser
Purederm Makeup Cleansing Tissues

     Maybe you're already familiar with Celeteque's Acne Solution line and I guess most of you have tried this pimple treatment. I will say my thoughts about this zit zapper soon. If you're wondering what Quick FX Pimple Eraser is, then wait for my review :D This pimple eraser promises to lighten pimple marks and prevent new pimples from popping up. Been using this for a week now and haven't seen any drastic changes on the intensity of the pigmentation. I will update you guys once I've seen some lightening on my dark spots. 

     Anyhoo, Yay to my first Zalora purchase!!! My eyes are glued on this loafers months ago but quite hesitant to buy this online because I'm afraid that it won't give me a nice fit. I'm not sure if I'm a size 8 or 9 which always happens when I'm buying a new pair of shoes on the store itself. 

Tomato Loafers

Tomato Loafers

     Sooo happy with my first purchase! Will definitely buy my next pair at Zalora again :D Another outfit post soon?! Thanks for visiting my blog dearies! Don't forget to join my 1st Year Anniversary Giveaway here: http://kittykittiekath.blogspot.com/2012/08/dear-kitty-kittie-kaths-1st-year.html

Good Times!~

Product Review: Maybelline Full N' Soft Waterproof Mascara

     Hi dearies! How's your week going? Hope everything's doin' great. Pardon my lack of post because I'm feeling lazy and stressed lately but thanks to Bioessence for giving me such a wonderful time of relaxation last Tuesday. I will share that with you in a different post. Anyhoo, this review has been sitting on my blog bin for a long time now. I'm hesitant to make a review on this because my camera is acting up every time I take photos of my eyelashes. Patience is a virtue, as always. I have the pictures now so here's my take on one of Maybelline's mascara. Before I forgot, this mascara is available in the U.S. only and I hope the distributor of Maybelline products will bring it here.

    I'm a late bloomer when it comes to makeup. If you remember my post about eyeliners, I also started using mascara six months ago. This is my first mascara to date and I'm lucky because my sister-in-law gave this as a "pasalubong" from the U.S. I'm not really sure if this is available here in our country now because the last time I checked Maybelline counters, only the Magnum, Cats' eye,  Stiletto and others that I forgot the name were on display. So with no further ado let me introduce to you Maybelline Full N' Soft Mascara. 

Maybelline Full N' Soft Waterproof Mascara

Maybelline Full N' Soft Waterproof Mascara in Very Black

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT

• Builds full, healthy-looking lashes without the brittle feel • Prevents loss of lashes with Quick Dissolve System that allows easy mascara removal• Advanced thickening formula with Vitamin E helps to soften and nourish lashes• No clumps, no globs• Contact lens safe and hypoallergenic • Waterproof, also available in Washable formula

Maybelline Full N' Soft Waterproof MascaraThe wand/brush is quite big and fat IMO

size: .28 fl.oz. 8.2 ml (full size)

price: got it for free

(Maybelline sells this at $7.70 from their website but price varies)

place bought: U.S.

ingredients: Petroleum Distillates, C8-9 Isoparaffin, Quaternium-18 Hectorite, Beeswax, Carnauba Wax, Water, Synthetic Beeswax, Allyl Stearate, Paraffin, Propylene Carbonate, Polyvinyl Laurate, Rice Starch, Silica, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Methylparaben, Isoceteth-20, Lecithin, Octylacrylamide, Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Tocopheryl Acetate, 2-Oleamido-1, 3-Octadecanediol, Simethicone, Diazolidinyl Urea, Disodium EDTA, Propylparaben, May also contain: Iron Oxides, Carmine Chromium Hydroxide Green, Chromium Oxide Greens, Ultramarines, Mica, Titanium Dioxide Ferric Ferrocyanide 

Maybelline Full N' Soft Waterproof Mascara
my left eye with short, thin and sparse lashes that's almost non-existent :(

Maybelline Full N' Soft Waterproof Mascara
my right eye: curled + one coat of mascara

Maybelline Full N' Soft Waterproof Mascara

right eye with three coats of mascara

What I like:

• nice sleek simple packaging. 
• cheap if US bought, affordable for my budget.
• great everyday mascara for an enhanced look.
• adds thickness and fullness to my lashes.
• my lashes feels soft and not brittle.
• doesn't clump nor flake.
• no stinging or irritation of my eye.
• waterproof.
• very easy to remove using makeup remover.
• no shedding of lashes.

What I don't like:

• not available in our country.
• takes a little time to dry.

Will I repurchase? Yes, I hope this will become available soon at Maybelline counters and I'm also eyeing on False Lash Effect variant.

Recommendation:

     I give this a 4.75/5 rating. With lashes like mine, this mascara makes a big difference. Just always follow simple rules in using your mascara like replace the cap tightly after use, don't use the product if your eye is infected or irritated, if the color or smell changes, ditch the product immediately.

     Have you tried Maybelline mascara? What's your favorite? That's all for now. I'll be back tomorrow for some updates on my first event and I'm cooking something for you so stay tuned! 

Good Times!~

Eye Makeup Essentials

     Hello lovelies! I just want to share something that is very essential to me. I call this my eye makeup. Can I call this such sans the eyeshadow? Well for me, yes. Since I don't put eyeshadow even on special occasions, these things somehow makes my puffy eye bags less noticeable and my not so oily lids at bay. To complete my look, I use mascara and fill the gaps of my brows with eyebrow wax and powder.

E.L.F. Eyebrow Kit in Light, 

Maybelline Full N' Soft Waterproof Mascara in Very Black,

Garnier BB Eye Roll-On and 

San San Gel Eyeliner in Brown

     I'll be posting my reviews on the first three listed above soon. Reviews are already posted just click the links below the photo. As of now, I'm trying to learn how to apply basic eye makeup suited for daytime work. I'll be working few months from now so I have to cope with some major adjustments at home and in my work place. This will be my first "real job" after graduating years ago. It's a long story and a bit frustrating but I can share it to you on a separate post if I have the guts to one of these days.

     Any suggestions for budget friendly eye makeups e.g. undereye concealer, eyelid primer, eyeliner and eyeshadows? Thanks for sharing! 

Good Times!~