Product Review: K Palette Lasting 2-Way Eyebrow Liquid and Real Lasting Eye Pencil

     As a self-confessed eyebrow and eyeliner makeup junkie, I make sure that my brows are always on fleek together with defined eyes for a more polished look! I have tried a handful of brands in the past and thankfully, most of them made into my highly recommend list. For eyebrows, I've tried different formulations like powder, gel, and mascara while for eyeliner- pencil, gel, and liquid are the must-haves.

     Today, I'm going to try one of the infamous brands from Japan- K Palette. This cult-fave Japanese beauty brand is well-loved among beauty and makeup junkie specifically for their highly-raved 1 Day Tattoo Eyebrow Pencil and Eyeliners. Long-lasting, water-resistant formula stays put for up to 24 hours, translucent ink, waterproof, smudge-proof, and easy application are the best features of their brow and eyeliner products. Know more about K-Palette and their New & Improved, Better than before Lasting 2-Way Eyebrow Liquid and Real Lasting Eye Pencil after the jump!

Product Review: K Palette Lasting 2-Way Eyebrow Liquid and Real Lasting Eye Pencil

Step Up Your Eye Game with SM Beauty 2017

     When it comes to eye makeup, I can say that I'm more of "kilay on fleek" and eyeliner on point kind of gal. I'm not into eyeshadows because I can't get the hang of blending and matching colors but I can apply a single color to my eyelid if the need arises.

     Who here loves to apply eyeshadow and full eye makeup? Well, it's that time of year again - are you ready to Step Up Your Eye Game with SM Beauty? It's already a drill, every October of the year, eye makeup products will be sale up to 50% off the entire month! Sharing the participating brands and what products you need to invest in building your eye makeup essentials below.

Step Up Your Eye Game with SM Beauty 2017

Product Review: W.Lab Clear Finish Gel Liner

     I always find myself in makeup haven every time I visit altheakorea.ph website. When it was launched last year, I did some makeup shopping and bought products that's not available locally. It was a great experience because the products I bought did not fail and made into my makeup must-haves list.

     One of the brands that I swear when it comes to quality and performance is my W.Lab Clear Finish Gel Liner. Despite the hefty price tag, I still find it worth every peso because it's the only eyeliner that lasted more than 10 hours on my not so oily but panda eyelids without smudging and smearing. I've tested this product last summer and it's true to their claims. See more of W.Lab Clear Finish Gel Liner in Matt Black below :)

Product Review: W.Lab Clear Finish Gel Liner

Product Review: Dolly Wink Pencil Eyeliner in Black

     Hello dearies! Sharing with you a quick review of my current fave eyeliner- Dolly Wink Pencil Eyeliner in Black. I got this as a token from Row101 Summer Pop Up Bazaar launch last April. Dolly Wink is a famous make-up brand in Japan. According to Pinky Paradise website:

This range contains everything you could ever need to make your new circle lenses really shine! Perfect to achieve that Gyaru style, we have everything from eyebrow mascara to liquid eyeliner, false eyelashes to eyelash fix to give that perfect bold effect to emphasize your stunning new look eyes. Endorsed by the beautiful Japanese model Tsubasa Masuwaka who is synonymous with the Gyaru trend.

     This brand is not new to me because I've seen their false eyelashes in my Hong Kong trip years ago. I'm only familiar with their falsies and never knew that they have eyeliners in different colors and textures too. I'm happy that I took this pencil eyeliner home, actually it's my first pencil eyeliner review to date (the one that needs to be sharpened). So without further ado, my honest to goodness review of Dolly Wink Pencil Eyeliner in Black :)

Product Review: Dolly Wink Pencil Eyeliner in Black

Dolly Wink Pencil Eyeliner (information from http://www.koji-honpo.co.jp/)

• Produced by Tsubasa Masuwaka.
• Big, beautiful, doll-like eyes are guaranteed with this soft-on pencil eyeliner.
• A soft pencil type for velvety smooth lines. 

Product Review: Dolly Wink Pencil Eyeliner in Black

Product claims:

Color

• Rich, deep black to dramatically highlight the eyes.

Super quick-drying

• Quick to dry, with no stickiness. Rub resistant. 

Waterproof type

• With a long-lasting formulation that‘s resistant to sweat, water and running once applied. 
• The liner stays perfectly in place for a just-applied look all day long. 

Soft crayon tip

• This crayon-like liner is velvety soft and creamy to apply. 
• Create elegant and fluid lines with no need to press down or drag across the skin. 

Pencil type

• Pencil type liner with a creamy soft touch. Break-resistant and so easy to apply.

     

     This is a limited edition product from Dolly Wink. It comes with a liquid eyeliner plus the pencil eyeliner that I'm currently using. I'm not into liquid eyeliner pens as of the moment so I'll just reserve my review for that in the future but for now, let's take a look at the pencil eyeliner. I've included the liquid eyeliner pen in some of the photos below for comparison but the review will be more focused on the pencil eyeliner.

Product Review: Dolly Wink Pencil Eyeliner in Black

size: 0.3 oz / 7 g

price: 699.75 for both (Around $15.00+)

place bought: Free

Got this from Row101 Summer Pop Up Bazaar

instructions for use: Apply the eyeliner on lash line or under eyes. No need to warm up. 

ingredients: to be updated

Product Review: Dolly Wink Pencil Eyeliner in Black
took a photo of both products for comparison

Product Review: Dolly Wink Pencil Eyeliner in Black
Swatch both products for comparison

   

     In the swatch above, the pencil eyeliner is matte while the liquid pen is glossy. If you're into liquid eyeliner and likes to draw thin sharp lines, I think the latter one is for you. I have shaky hands and using liquid eyeliner is challenging.

Product Review: Dolly Wink Pencil Eyeliner in Black
Line my upper lash line with the pencil eyeliner, pardon the not so good line here

What I like:

• The packaging is super cute. I like the color and design of this eyeliner pencil.
• The price is very affordable considering the quality of the product.
• No need to warm up this eyeliner because the texture is velvety soft and creamy that's why it's easy to apply.
• Easy to use. I have no issues in drawing thin or thick lines.
• The color pay-off is good. 
• It has a matte finish.
• Last up to 12 hours or longer. 
• No smudging on my not so oily eyelids even in hot and humid weather.
• Doesn't wear off easily and no bleeding.
• I can control the intensity of the lines that I'm doing on my eyelids.
• Even though it's waterproof, it is easy to remove using my eye makeup remover.
• It's easy to sharpen, the lead doesn't break while sharpening.
• Sealed upon purchase.
• It's a steal if you buy this limited edition because for only 699, you'll get two eyeliners.
• Batch, manufacturing and expiry date printed on the label.
• Easily accessible.

What I don't like:

• None

Will I repurchase? A big fat YES!!!

Recommendation:

     I give this a 5/5 rating. First impressions last! So for my first pencil eyeliner (kohl) review, it's a keeper in my makeup stash. I use it almost every day. I think I've found my HG pencil eyeliner in Dolly Wink so no need to search for a new brand to try for now. You can also buy this separately, it's available in select Watsons and SM Beauty sections plus I've seen a stall of Dolly Wink in Landmark Trinoma and Makati.

I highly recommend this brand if you're into pencil eyeliners. Have you tried Dolly Wink Eyeliners?

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Pink Sugar Cosmetics Grand Launch + Swatchfest

     Hi dearies! I feel very privileged and honored to be invited to one of the sweetest event of the year. I'm definitely sure you've already seen top beauty bloggers raving the newest baby in town. Yes, this makeup brand is taking the beauty blogging community by storm because aside from the quality of their products, the price is budget-friendly and proudly Philippine made!

     I was invited to the grand launch of Pink Sugar Cosmetics last October that was held at Stella Woodfire Bistro in BGC. It was an afternoon of fun and playtime as we swatched all their makeup products including the uber pigmented lipsticks, dual-end eyeliners, lip and cheek tints, day to night eye shadow palettes and HD blushes to name a few. See event highlights and other information about the makeup line below :)

Pink Sugar Cosmetics Grand Launch + Swatchfest

     Pink Sugar Cosmetics was created as a makeup solution for women looking for products of high quality and great value. Keeping in mind the beauty regimen of Filipina women, they develop products that are innovative and multi-purpose, which result in effortless beauty solutions.

     When I arrived at the venue, I was shocked and surprised at the same time because I saw creative packaging of the makeup. I was thinking of international brands but of course I will not compare because I know that Pink Sugar Cosmetics is a Filipino brand that's proud of its own. The first product that caught my attention were the lipsticks! There were 24 shades in  display calling my name to swatch them on by one! So without further ado, here are the products that I'm sure will make you go to the nearest Pink Sugar Cosmetics counter after seeing their beauty now!

Pink Sugar Cosmetics Grand Launch + Swatchfest
Janeena Chan hosted the event with Laveen Mirpuri and Rohit Mirpuri- the duo behind Pink Sugar Cosmetics

Pink Sugar HD (P299) and Creamy Matte (P349)  Lipsticks

     Pink Sugar HD Lipstick is a creamy lipstick with Vitamin E and Shea Butter. It comes in 14 pretty shades while Pink Sugar Creamy Matte Lipstick has a semi-matte formula also with Vitamin E and Shea Butter. There are 10 gorgeous shades to choose from.

Pink Sugar Cosmetics Grand Launch + Swatchfest
Pink Sugar HD and Creamy Matte Lipstick

Pink Sugar It's Awesome BB Cream (P499) and Our Lil' Secret Concealer (P299)

     Pink Sugar It's Awesome BB Cream is made with Green Tea extracts, Aloe Vera, and antioxidants. It has SPF 25 and yields light to medium finish. Comes in 4 shades that suits Filipina skin tones.

Pink Sugar Cosmetics Grand Launch + Swatchfest
Pink Sugar It's Awesome BB Cream and Our Lil' Secret Concealer

Pink Sugar Dual Finish Face Powder (P499)

     Pink Sugar Dual Finish Face Powder is a two-way powder foundation with photochromatic pigments and long-lasting coverage. Infused with ginseng and other antioxidants. Comes in 5 shades

Pink Sugar Cosmetics Grand Launch + Swatchfest
Pink Sugar Dual Finish Face Powder

Pink Sugar Honey I'm Good Eyeliner (P349)

     Pink Sugar Honey I'm Good Eyeliner is an eyeliner duo that's smudge-proof and long-lasting. Duo features a felt-tip liquid liner and soft pencil. It comes in 4 shade combinations.

Pink Sugar Cosmetics Grand Launch + Swatchfest
Pink Sugar Honey I'm Good Duo Eye Liner

Pink Sugar Sugar Tint Lip and Cheek Tint (P349)

     Pink Sugar Sugar Tint Lip and Cheek Tint is a pigmented lip and cheek tint with coconut oil, Vitamins A, C, E, and Aloe Vera. This comes in 5 oh so pretty shades.

Pink Sugar Cosmetics Grand Launch + Swatchfest
Pink Sugar Sugar Tint Lip and Cheek Tint
L-R: Pink Paradise, Coral Bliss, Purple Pleasure, Pink Passion, and Red Rouge

Pink Sugar Sweet Cheeks HD Cheek Color (P499)

     Pink Sugar Sweet Cheeks HD Cheek Color is a delicate cheek color with Vitamins A, C, E and Aloe Vera. Comes in 5 shades for the Blush, 1 for the Bronzer, and 2 for the Highlighter.

Pink Sugar Cosmetics Grand Launch + Swatchfest
Pink Sugar Sweet Cheeks HD Cheek Color

Pink Sugar Eye Candy Eye Shadow (P699)

     Pink Sugar Eye Candy Eye Shadow is a day to night eye shadow palette with 10 expertly-curated colors in matte, frost, and metallic finishes. Comes in 2 color combinations: colors of spring and city lights

Pink Sugar Cosmetics Grand Launch + Swatchfest
Pink Sugar Eye Candy Eye Shadow Palette in Romantic colors of spring and Exciting city lights

     As what I've said above, this was a swatchfest event. We were allowed to play with the entire line of their gorgeous makeups and let our creativity shine through swatching. I was intrigued with Pink Sugar's Sugar Tint Lip and Cheek Tints so they were the first ones that I swatched during the event. After this, I also swatched 5 shades from the HD and Creamy Matte Lipstick line. I've tried mostly pink shades. 

Pink Sugar Cosmetics Grand Launch + Swatchfest
My apologies for the blurry shot of Sugar Tints.
 L-R: Pink Paradise, Coral Bliss, Purple Pleasure, Red Rouge, and Pink Passion

Pink Sugar Cosmetics Grand Launch + Swatchfest
Pink Sugar HD and Creamy Matte Lipsticks
L-R: Selfie, Catfight, Gossip, Date Night, Fancy
MY APOLOGIES for the poor lighting :(

     So all in all, Pink Sugar Cosmetics is a brand that I highly recommend because of these reasons that I'm sure all of you will agree:

• It's a homegrown brand.
• The formulation is suited for Filipina skin.
• Comes in a fab and eye catching packaging.
• Each Pink Sugar product is cruelty-free and Paraben- free.
• The formulation is also good for sensitive skin as some of the makeup contains Vitamin A, C, E, shea butter and antioxidant ingredients.
• The price is very affordable.
• Extremely pigmented!
• It's easily accessible- available at major SM Beauty stores nationwide (SM Aura, SM Makati, SM Marilao, SM Manila, SM Fairview, SM MOA, SM Clark, SM Lanang Premiere Davao) and at Ayala Center Cebu.
• It's also available online thru Beauty MNL- www.beautymnl.com
• There's a wide array of shades to choose from!

     Watch out for my swatches and review on my next post. I'll be sharing some of my favorites from these haul below. Thank you so much Pink Sugar Cosmetics and Digify Corp. for having me and for these babies! 

Pink Sugar Cosmetics Grand Launch + Swatchfest
Pink Sugar Cosmetics goodies, FTW!

For more information about Pink Sugar Cosmetics,

Like them on Facebook: pinksugarph

Follow them on Twitter: @pinksugarph

Follow them on Instagram: @pinksugarph

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8 Must Buy Beauty Products You Can’t Afford to Miss

     Ever saw how your cosmetics bag never is by all accounts nearby when you truly require it? Bearing each supply in your stash appears a bit like needless excess, however, there are a couple of things that you can’t afford to miss. With such a variety of choices out there, its difficult to know precisely which beauty products you should spend your well-deserved money on. We take the mystery out of beauty shopping for you—here, a shortlist of your 8 most unquestionable requirements. 

     It's been an awesome year for beauty and cosmetics. For all intents and purposes, each cool cosmetics brand has advanced toward Manila, including lesser-known brands from Japan and Korea that are making their imprint on the nearby makeup scene by prudence of their leap forward innovations and eye-catching packaging. 

8 Must Buy Beauty Products You Can’t Afford to Miss

Best Hair Care 

     Hair-coloring addicts can keep up sublimely tinted tresses with Phyto Gloss from the French herbal hair-care company. At the point when your locks begin to look dull, apply the color enhancing express treatment (plastic gloves are even included), which stores light-capturing colors that keep going for four to five shampoos. Your hair will look salon-new and gleaming immediately. 

8 Must Buy Beauty Products You Can’t Afford to Miss
Phyto's Secret De Nuit
image from: phyto.com

     

     Anybody with dry, damaged, brittle locks can use Phyto's Secret De Nuit, a hydrating, recovering night treatment that is out and out addictive. I utilize it as a brisk fix for frizzy hair and flyaways. Before going to sleep, I apply it on my lengths and finish and wake up with frizz free, delicate, supple hair that smells magnificent. 

Best DIY Gel Manicure 

     A gel nail manicure without the bother and well being hazards? Do it without anyone's help with Deborah Lippmann's Gel Lab System, which makes lasting, healthy nails achievable at home. Apply the Coat of Arms base coat, follow with two layers of your choice Deborah Lippmann polish (at this moment I'm loving the Wicked collection and Good Girl Gone Bad), then complete with the defensive Shining Armor topcoat. Voila, polished tips that last up to two weeks. 

8 Must-Buy Beauty Products You Can’t Afford to Miss
Deborah Lippmann's Gel Lab System
image from: deborahlippmann.com

Best Eye and Lip Antiagers

     The licensed amino acid complex in La Prairie's Anti-Aging Eye and Lip Contour Cream plumps up wrinkles in the eye, lip, and nasolabial fold territories with an activity like "lipo-filling." The encased silver cooling wand equitably conveys the cream while alleviating skin. 

8 Must Buy Beauty Products You Can’t Afford to Miss
La Prairie's Anti-Aging Eye and Lip Contour Cream
image from: laprairie.com

     

     Incessant travellers like myself will love La Prairie's Anti-Aging Eye and Lip Perfection, a silver compact that houses two items: the brilliant eye gel on top has light diffusers to camouflage any indications of weariness, while marine and vegetal extracts do their anti aging magic; the lip ointment on the base has hyaluronic microspheres and a hydrating complex that makes even the most dry pucker feel smooth and satin like. 

8 Must Buy Beauty Products You Can’t Afford to Miss
La Prairie's Anti-Aging Eye and Lip Perfection
image from: laprairie.com

Best Eyeliners 

     Because of K-Palette 1Day Tattoo I utilize eyeliner each and every day. In case I'm surged I go for the Real Lasting Eye pencil, which is so natural to apply, smirch safe and normal looking. For exceptional events or when I have additional time I swing to the Real Lasting Eyeliner, which has taken all trepidation of fluid liner out of me. For a more natural look I utilize the smaller scale tip pen to draw the finest lines; when I need more dramatization or a cat's eye the normal Real Lasting Eyeliner is my magic wand! You can find all products from K-Palette and other beauty brands when you shop Beauty products from Luxola

8 Must Buy Beauty Products You Can’t Afford to Miss
K-Palette 1Day Tattoo Real Lasting Eyeliner
image from: luxola.com

Best Mattifier/Skin Groundwork 

     On oily days or after I've quite recently applied sunscreen, I utilize L'Occitane Sublime Essence Skin Perfector to right away refine and mattify my skin. White iris and angelica make pores look littler, even out the complexion, and leave skin hydrated and plumped, matte and smooth all the while. At the point when utilized before cosmetics it makes a superb skin primer also. Try it in conjunction with L'Occitane's Sublime Beauty Cream for best results. You can find L'Occitane products from Lazada Philippines . Shop from Lazada and when you use the Lazada Philippines vouchers you can save a huge amount of cash on your orders.

8 Must Buy Beauty Products You Can’t Afford to Miss
L'Occitane Sublime Essence Skin Perfector
image from ebay.com

Best Mascara 

     With their glittery metallic packing, Fairydrops Platinum Mascara (Waterproof or T2 Film Type), are ideal for gifting also. This zenith of mascara innovation contains Volume Up powder, wax, filaments and five sorts of treatment substance like jojoba seed oil and panthenol to embellish and repair lashes. The mark three-globule wand gets and extends each lash, bringing about a doll-like periphery that doesn't spread. After testing each mascara brand, I who was a mascara hater have turned into a mascara lover when Fairydrops came into my life. 

8 Must Buy Beauty Products You Can’t Afford to Miss
Fairydrops Platinum Mascara
image from: honeycolor.com

Best Facial Cleanser 

     Since my skin is drier I love La Mer's The Cleansing Lotion, a smooth emulsion sufficiently strong to remove eye cosmetics however so delicate it doesn't strip my skin of moisture. Also, such as everything La Mer, its improved with Miracle Broth supplements to sustain, saturate and stimulate skin. 

8 Must Buy Beauty Products You Can’t Afford to Miss
La Mer The Cleansing Lotion
image from: cremedelamer

Best Sheer Lip Stick 

     Do you remember Black Honey? The raisin tone turned into a lippie wonder when its sheer mix of shades complimented the lips of each skin tone. Clinique's Almost Lipsticks proceed with the pattern with colors of each tint, from bare to pink to violet and red, and names like Flirty Honey and Luscious Honey. I likewise love Clinique's Chubby Sticks, hydrating lip blams with complementing shades.

8 Must-Buy Beauty Products You Can’t Afford to Miss
Clinique Chubby Sticks
image from: clinique.com

5 Makeup Hacks You Never Thought About

     Craving to carry an enigmatic look? Well, to start with, let’s have a brief look at how our makeup industry transformed with those innocent and innovative hacks. It’s been thousands of years that Egyptians made use of aromatic oils to soften their skin soft and cover body odours. Imagine what you call them today! They are popular as moisturizers and deodorants.

     Around 600 decades back, Egyptians daubed kohl around their eyes and today they have come to be known as eye liners.

     Going in the same line, the people of China around 1000 years back coloured their nails with something that is a melange of egg, gum, gum Arabic, gelatine and beeswax. Guess what we call them today? They are the stunning, glossy and colourful nail polish. 

     Further down the timeline, Japanese used rice powder to waxen their faces. Today, you call that loose powder. 

     Aren’t they cool and smart? Wait a moment before you arrive to a conclusion. With loud popularity of the Internet, this present generation has discovered some crazy, off-beat and alluring make-up hacks that you can attempt at home. Here, steal a look at the 5 most surprising make up hacks.

5 Makeup Hacks You Never Thought About

Product Review: Tony Moly Easy Touch Auto Eye Liner

     So after finishing my Etude House eyeliner pencil last November, I decided to buy another pencil from le sister company which is Tony Moly. I had a not so good experience with Etude House eyeliner in terms of the staying power but I still manage to finish the whole pencil albeit the transfer on my upper lids upon application. I just use a cotton buds to wipe the smudge and I'm good to go. A bit tedious on the apply-wipe part but there's no biggie because the price is el cheapo. 

     Anyhoo, the search for a good eyeliner pencil is over! Finally, found the right kind of eyeliner pencil for my monolids. It's not the ordinary retractable eyeliner pencil because it's a gel-like eyeliner pencil that's very easy to use and stays all day long. This eyeliner pencil from Tony Moly stole my heart! True to its name- Easy Touch Auto Eye Liner that is easy peasy to use. I'm excited to share with you my honest to goodness review of Tony Moly Easy Touch Auto Eye Liner so without further ado click CONTINUE READING to see photos and swatches :)

Product Review: Tony Moly Easy Touch Auto Eye Liner

Product Review: Artist Studio Angled Eyeliner Brush

     Until now, I only have 3 brushes that I use in applying my makeup: Generic Retractable Kabuki Brush, Artist Studio Angled Flat Top Brush and Artist Studio Angled Eyeliner/Eyebrow Powder Brush. Artist Studio is a generic brand of makeup brushes that's el cheapo for their price. Since most of the Artist Studio brushes are synthetic, they're more economical and have longer life span than makeup brushes made of animal hair. I've been using these brushes for over a year now. The performance is still the same and there are no signs of wear and tear after washing them over and over again.

     Today, I'll be reviewing the Artist Studio Angled Eyeliner/Eyebrow Powder Brush that I use in applying my brow makeup. I'm using an eyeliner pencil so I still haven't tried it with gel or cake eyeliners. Anyhoo, to see more photos of this wonderful tool and my thoughts about the product kindly click CONTINUE READING please :)

Product Review: Artist Studio Angled Eyeliner/Eyebrow Brush

Product Review: Etude House Styling Eyeliner in 01 Black

     Because I've been trying to lessen the makeup that I wear when I go out or attend events, the only thing that I want to focus right now are my eyes. No, I will not apply eye shadows as I still can't get the hang of it (the blending) but to find the perfect eyebrow powder and eyeliner pen that will not make me look snob and old. In search of a good eyeliner, I stumbled upon Etude House months ago and saw in their shelves that they have affordable eyeliners to boot. 

     So I decided to buy one of their cheapest eye liner to test the color payoff and if it will smudge on my not so oily eyelids. I don't expect too much from this eyeliner because of the price but I've heard that Etude House's product are worth the try! I've been using this product almost everyday, during events and errands time. I'm sure you've seen reviews of this products from other local and foreign beauty bloggers around the web so here I am sharing my take on this product. So without further ado, click CONTINUE READING and see if this eye liner is a keeper or not :)

Product Review: Etude House Styling Eyeliner in 01 Black