Beauty Tag from Angel

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     Two weeks ago, Angela of Angelamhiere's Little Heaven tagged me in her post Beauty Tag from Erika. My apologies if it took me so long to share my beauty basics. I've been contemplating if I'll answer the questions straight-forward or will share what I really have since there's only few makeups on my stash. I love the simple/day/no makeup look that's why you'll seldom see me with eyeshadows even during events. So most that you'll see here are my HG's.  I will just give a brief details on each item or category. You can click on the captions below the photo to see my full review :D

BLUSH OR BRONZER 

     I'm a cheektint girl during my college years. I can't leave the house without staining my cheeks with this kind of blush. But as years passed by and with some reason (when my fave cheek tint from Mistine got discontinued) I just lost my passion for cheek tints. Two years ago I've tried to rekindle my love for cheek tints that's why I grabbed the opportunity when I bought this pre-loved tint from Benefit online. 

     My HG blush of the moment is Skinfood Rose Cheek Chalk in Rose Peach. I also have another blush and it's a mineral blush from Virginia Olsen. I haven't tried it though and will test it one of this day and see if I'll be fine with mineral blush on my cheeks.

Skinfood Rose Cheek Chalk Blush
Benefit Cha Cha Tint
Virginia Olsen Minerals Terra Cotta Blush

LIPGLOSS OR LIPSTICK

     Since I'm a late makeup bloomer, my first love was lipgloss. I love how light and girly glosses can be. But when I started lurking here in the blogosphere, I discovered so many kinds of lipsticks and my eyes were mesmerized by the colors specially pink ones. These two babies are my current faves, actually they're three but my grandmother saw me sporting Rogue Deluxe in Just Peachy from SNOE and she really liked the color so I just gave it to here since I can buy that from Snoe anytime. Loving these cool toned pink lippies from MAC and N.Y.X

MAC Girl About Town Lisptick
NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Addis Ababa

LIPBALM OR LIP BUTTER

     Lipbalm baby! Handy, moisturising and fun since almost all the flavors smells very nice and some can be delicious too :D My current fave: Carmex (who doesn't love Carmex?) and EOS- my first organic lipbalm. Cute shape eh?

Carmex Lipbalm in a Jar
EOS (Evolution of Smooth) Smooth sphere in Honeysuckle Honeydew

MATTE OR SPARKLE EYESHADOWS

     If you're a long time reader of this blog, I presume you know that I rarely put eyeshadows. I can count the days where I colored my eyelids and it's not me who did the eyemakeup. These eyeshadows below came from giveaway prizes and Virginia Olsen Minerals Holiday Collection Launch loot bag. So I can't answer the question based on my fave but If I were to choose, I'd choose the sparkle one because I love the fantasy effect when I tried it on the eyes. 

NYX Chrome Eyeshadow
Virginia Olsen Minerals Holiday Collection Eyeshadow in Stardust
Virginia Olsen Minerals Choco Eyeliner
Covergirl Eyeshadow Stick

FOUNDATION OR CONCEALER

     Powder foundation and BB cream. I use bb creams as base and powder foundation to set the bb cream. I've tried so many bb creams before, most of them were sample sachets. Never got a full-sized one and the one I considered as full sized was a pre-loved one pa. The Majolica Majorca Skin Remaker Pore Cover is soooo love! I already hit the pan and will buy a refill this coming February. I'm glad that there's 4U2 dreamgirl Lovelight BB powder to save the day. This became the substitute of my favorite powder foundation when I was on a tight budget.

Majolica Majorca Skin Remaker Pore Cover
4U2 dreamGirl Lovelight BB Powder

     GEL, CREAM, LIQUID OR PENCIL EYELINER

     I'm fine with liquid eyeliner but I always make a mistake on creating thin and thick lines because of my weird eyelids. I also like cream and gel liners because of the pigmentation it gives whenever I'm using it. But these two are my current faves. Virginia Olsen for a more dramatic look- can be used as an eyeshadow too while the San San Eyeliner Pen for days when I'm lazy putting makeup on my face.

Virgina Olsen Minerals Choco Eyeliner
San San Pen Eyeliner

BRUSHES, SPONGES OR FINGERS

     Since I'm using bb cream I use my fingers to apply it. I also use my fingers to apply the Skinfood Rose Cheek Chalk or the sponge that comes with it. This landmark kabuki brush for my powder foundation. Another brush from Landmark- Artist Studio for my eyeliner and Marrionaud duo brush for my eyebrows. This Virginia Olsen Minerals eyeshadow brush came from the loot that we took home after the Fantasy Holiday Collection launch. Still unused :(

Landmark Retractable Kabuki Brush
Marrionaud Eyeliner Brush
Artist Studio Eyeliner Brush
Virginia Olsen Minerals Eyeshadow Brush

PRODUCTS I CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT

     And now my stash is getting bigger because two new products that I'm road-testing can be a HG material. The Tony Moly 7 Day Tattoo Eyebrow and Nichido Mineral Concealer Stick that I'm using as eyeliner for my waterlines. Will update you once I considered them my HG and will make a review soonest. I'm also road testing this bb cream from Skin79- it's the Oriental bb cream but I'm having a hard time using this.

Virginia Olsen Minerals Choco Eyeliner

E.L.F. Eyebrow Kit in Light

Skin79 The Oriental BB Cream

Nichido Minerals Stick Concealer

Artist Studio Eyeliner Brush

Tony Moly 7 Day Tattoo Eyebrow

     

     Hope you enjoyed reading this beauty tag. If you have questions just leave a comment and I'll try my best give my honest thoughts on these products :) Thanks for reading dearies! Have a lovely Friday :) 

     I tag all the beauty bloggers, feel free to answer this post on your blog too :D

Good Times!~

Product Review: Tony Moly Floria Cleansing Tissue

     Neutrogena Wipes, Purederm Makeup Cleansing Tissues and Nivea Visage Cleansing Wipes were among the trusted facial wipes brand that I've tried. I'm using Purederm Makeup Cleansing Tissue for the longest time now because it can remove my day/light makeup without the sticky feel. But when I have full face makeup on, I'm sure Purederm needs extra help but it's much better if I can find another makeup cleansing tissue that can be labeled as heavy duty! Something that can removed even the toughest stain from cheek and lip tints, pigmented lipsticks and waterproof makeup. Thanks to Tony Moly, for giving us affordable and effective line of skin care products. So how did I discovered this Floria cleansing tissue? Here's a very short story...

     The day before The Glorietta Vibe, I was preparing for the stuff and my makeup for that event suddenly pop up in my mind. I knew that bringing makeup remover and cottonballs can take some of the space in my bag so I need to look for something travel friendly and of course can do the job. I went to Sm Fairview and passed by Tony Moly, I saw a poster of the Floria line but had no idea that this line also has makeup cleansing tissue. When I saw the shelves where this cleansing tissue was sitting, I grabbed it immediately. I didn't read the label and just rushed to the cashier. After paying, I was ecstatic why I brought this and have doubts if this product will work. I have no choice but to bring this to the event, I don't want to waste my time and money and regret that I bought it. During the event, I need to remove my day makeup, upon using this I saw my face very clean and refreshed. That's the time I said to myself this product works! After more than 3 uses, First during the Vibe event, Second after my FAB Holiday Makeover at the Jing Monis Salon and lastly in the photo below after the wedding that we attended last Decemeber.  

     Now here's my take on Tony Moly's Floria cleansing tissue, read more to find out if this cleansing wipes can remove all the traces of heavy makeup.

Tony Moly Floria Cleansing Tissue
This cleansing tissue, with the plant-based detoxification ingredients of Hibiscus, and Calendula extracts, removes the residue of make up without leaving a sticky feeling. 
Cleansing tissue from flower extract ingredients that has a mild and light usage
(Available in 15's and 30's)
*from Tony Moly Global website*

Tony Moly Floria Cleansing Tissue
There's a Korean and English text translation! Manufacturing and Expiry date present!

size: 15 sheets/ 80g

price: 98 php (Around $2.00+)

place bought: Tony Moly Sm Fairview

instructions for use: Pull back the sticker a little and take out one sheet. Remove eye and lip make up first gently. First, place tissue on eyes and lips, press 3~5 seconds and wipe, wipe the face area following the skin texture, and wash using foam cleansing. Replace the sticker after use.

ingredients: Water, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Alcohol, Panthenol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Rosa Centifolia Flower Water, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Prunus Serrulata Flower Extract, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polysorbate 20 Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Methylchloroisothizolinone, Methyliosthiazlinone, Fragrance (Parfum)

Tony Moly Floria Cleansing Tissue
Full face makeup: Benefit the Porefessional Primer, Kanebo KATE  Powederless Liquid Foundation,  4u2  dreamgirl lovelight bb powder, Garnier Light BB Eye Roll On, MAC eyeshadows, AVON liquid eyeliner, Covergirl Lashblast waterproof mascara, Skinfood Rose Cheek Chalk, MAC Girl About Town Lipstick.
*eye makeup courtesy of my youngest sister Krystel*

Tony Moly Floria Cleansing Tissue
Flash On

Tony Moly Floria Cleansing Tissue
Without flash, you can see all the gunk of makeup here and there. Can you tell me which is which?

What I like:

• Scent is not overpowering, smells good and has a mild floral scent.
• Does the job in removing heavy makeup specially waterproof ones and pigmented lipstick.
• My skin felt clean and refreshed. 
• Travel friendly.
• Doesn't sting my eyes.
• One sheet is enough for my entire face.
• Not dripping wet and almost dry unlike other facial wipes.
• Easily accessible, it's always available on Tony Moly's shelves.
• Manufacturing and expiration date printed on the package.

What I don't like:

• A little pricey compared to Purederm Makeup Cleansing Tissue but this does the job in removing waterproof makeups.

Will I repurchase? Yes!!! This is very nice in removing all the heavy traces of makeup.

Recommendation:

     I give this a 4.75/5 rating. Need I say more? It's easy peasy to use specially for the lazy ones like me. Just let the tissue sit on your face and you can also press gently for 3-5 minutes before wiping it all over your face. Be careful not to tug your eyes when removing eye makeup, we don't want pre-mature lines and wrinkles there right? Even if this is the best cleansing wipes of all, it's still advisable to wash your face with your favorite wash/soap so that you'll have the squeaky clean face with no traces of makeup. Just a friendly reminder: No matter how lazy and dead tired you are, please wash your face before hitting the sack. :)

     Have you tried this facial wipes? What's your favorite product from Tony Moly? Thanks for sharing!

Good Times!~

November and December Hauls

     Before the year ends, I would like to squeeze in pending posts from my November and December haul. Since I'm on a tipid mode, I only bought few products for the last two months. Some products here are my HG's while some were purchased just to try if they're worth of my tight budget. 

     Before the Glorietta Vibe fashion show walk, I decided to buy a makeup remover wipes that can melt waterproof mascara without using an eye makeup remover. I think it's more convenient than bringing a bottle of eye makeup remover and cotton balls during the event. I also bought this foot socks and nail polish remover wipes for my feet. The Mondes Ionic Keratin hair treatment was purchased out of curiosity. I'm not happy with the product, I develop pimples and wound like itchy flakes on my scalp. I guess I'm allergic to one of its ingredient but I don't know what to pinpoint :(

Foot socks
Tony Moly Floria Cleansing Tissues
Mondes Ionic Keratin Treatment
Wish Nail Polish Remover

     I also bought a back up of my favorite makeup remover wipes- Purederm  just in case my skin will react to Tony Moly Floria makeup remover wipes. This soap was given by my SIL when I visited my parents house. I was surprise when I read the label that it's manufactured by Splash- a local company selling beauty and bath products. But this was only sold through their direct-selling line like that of AVON. So now Splash is also making it's way on direct-selling, let's wait and see if they'll make noise this 2013. You know how I love Asian Secrets, and based on my experience this body scrub already replaced my first love on Abonne. I find this more convenient to use and doesn't hurt my skin if I use the scrub everyday!

Asian Secrets Lulur Body Scrub
Seriously White Gluathione Soap
Purederm Makeup Cleansing Tisuues

     My last haul for this year came from Snoe. Yay for new variants: Licorice and Organic Papaya :) I bought these two from a BOGO sale at Cinderella. The SA their informed me that they're having a sale so I grabbed the opportunity. I already reached my third month of using the black bleaching soap so I need to rest my skin from bleaching and use a milder one. When Ms. Jen of Snoe suggested the Special Kojic and Glutathione combo as a substitute for black bleaching I followed her and loving the results! 

     My sister just gave me this toner to try. At first I was hesitant because I find this toner too strong for my thin skin. But Janet's review of Eskinol convinced me to try this product. Let's see if this product will fare good on my skin.

Snoe White Lightening Licorice Beauty Bar
Snoe White Special Kojic with Glutathione Beauty Bar
Snoe White Organic Papaya Soap
Eskinol Spot-less White Facial Deep Cleanser

Good Times!~

Tony Moly ATC Branch Opening + Bloggers Event

     Hello, hello! It's Monday again and I'm an early bird because my son's sleeping pattern has shifted meaning I'll be diurnal again. Weee! ^_^ I hope Kenzo's meme time will stay the same for the whole month so that I can attend Christmas parties without looking haggard and sleepless. So for now I'll muse my experience during the opening of Tony Moly store in Alabang Town Center. I know, I know! That place is very faaarr from Quezon City and maybe you'll have second thoughts if you're the one being invited. When I received the invite, I giddily said yes because this was my first Korean makeup store opening event and I'm sooo excited to attend. 

Tony Moly ATC Branch Opening + Bloggers Event

     I went there with Aya and Eyah and we arrived just in time. I like Tony Moly stores in general because the area is well-lighted and their stylish products on display are simply irresistible. In line with the store opening, they also launched the Aqua Aura Skin Care Line. 

Tony Moly ATC Branch Opening + Bloggers Event

Ms.Angel explaining the new line from Tony Moly

Aqua Aura Line keeps skin hydrated making it bright and glowing :)
Aqua Aura  Toner, Serum, Emulsion, Mist
BB cream and Moist Pact

Tony Moly ATC Branch Opening + Bloggers Event
Aqua Aura Moisture BB Cream is a moisturising BB Cream that is designed to tightly retain moisture in the skin, keeping the skin moist and radiant for a long time!
-Moisturising/Moisture Retention BB Cream
-UV Sun protection (SPF30 / PA++)
-Protect against Dry Skin and dry environment

Available in two shades:
-1 Moist Pink Beige
-2 Moist Natural Beige
Net Wt. 30g

Tony Moly ATC Branch Opening + Bloggers Event
Aqua Aura Moist Finish Pact SPF 25 PA++
Aqua Aura Serum- very light on skin and absorbs quickly without the  greasy feel.

     Sitting and waiting beside the Aqua Aura Line products were the yummy pastries from Tous Les Jour ^_^. Macarons in Vanilla and Blueberries for the win!!! These snacks that Tony Moly served for us were really mouth-watering. Ya'll know that I have a sweet tooth and I just can't get enough of these. I ate 3 macarons and went home with more. Dawn insisted us to bring them home so that our families can taste it too! I will take you to my first Tous Les Jour experience on my next post.

Tony Moly ATC Branch Opening + Bloggers Event
Top: Vanilla and Bluberry Macarons
Bottom: Cream Cheese Muffins, Cookies (I forgot the flavor) and Banana milk drinks

     After munching on macarons, Ms. Angel introduced us other Tony Moly products ranging from skin care, makeup, men's skin care line, makeup tools, nail care products and more kawaii stuff. 

Tony Moly ATC Branch Opening + Bloggers Event
Kawaii packaging of facial masks, scrubs and face packs, Affordable cleansing creams and Men's skin care line.

Tony Moly ATC Branch Opening + Bloggers Event
Left: Aura Goddess BB cream- one of the best-seller and award winning bb cream
Right: Prestige Carat BB cream with the new "vibrating" sponge innovation

Tony Moly ATC Branch Opening + Bloggers Event
More makeup products to love

Tony Moly ATC Branch Opening + Bloggers Event
Pressed and finishing powders for that no makeup look effect,
Hair dye that I'm trying next ^_^
Makeup and nail art tools that's very affordable!

     They also offered free make-over that day so I grabbed this chance to try Tony Moly products. Ms. Chanel their makeup artist made a natural/glowing makeup look. Thank you so much for making me look like a goddess in a day :D 

Tony Moly ATC Branch Opening + Bloggers Event
Thank you for the free makeover and for these wonderful products
Floria Skin care sample kit, Aqua Aura Moist Pact and the new milky hand cream

    Before leaving the place, photo op with beauty bloggers and with the pretty Ms. Angel Feliciano. Thank you so much for inviting me! This surely will be one of the most memorable event that I had ^_^

Tony Moly ATC Branch Opening + Bloggers Event
Ms. Angel, Moi and Ana Gonzales
photo form anagonzales.com

Tony Moly ATC Branch Opening + Bloggers Event
Aya of Codename Aya
photo from Aya of Codename Aya

Tony Moly ATC Branch Opening + Bloggers Event
Celline of Product Arena
photo from Aya of Codename Aya

Tony Moly ATC Branch Opening + Bloggers Event
Meoki, Dawn, Ina, Moi
Ms. Angel, Aya, Eyah and Celline
Photo from Aya of Codename Aya

Tony Moly ATC Branch Opening + Bloggers Event
Eyah of Eyahnism
Photo from Aya of Codename Aya

Tony Moly ATC Branch Opening + Bloggers Event

Ina of Me and My Glambition

Photo from Aya of Codename Aya

Tony Moly ATC Branch Opening + Bloggers Event
The pretty Ms. Angel Feliciano 
she's a blogger too visit:
http://www.pinkoolaid.com

Tony Moly ATC Branch Opening + Bloggers Event
Dawn of Peachy Pink Sisters

     Thank you Tony Moly Philippines for the invite, I had so much fun during the opening! For more product updates and exciting promos like their Facebook Fan Page Tony Moly Philippines and follow them on Twitter TonyMolyPH.