Product Review: MAC Ruby Woo Lipstick

     I have a long list of lemmings especially makeups and to be more specific a long list of lipstick shades from different high-end brands. Crossing one shade in the list today because I finally got myself a tube of MAC Ruby Woo last year. It's supposed to be a birthday gift to myself but became an impulse buy when I dropped by in MAC Store at Sm Makati.

     This famous red shade lipstick from MAC has been raved many times by beauty bloggers around the globe and an all-time favorite of famous celebrities here and abroad. Sharing with you some photos and swatches below and why despite the things I don't like about Mac Ruby Woo, I will still highly recommend this shade to you!

Product Review: MAC Ruby Woo Lipstick

Product Review: Etude House Fantastic Color Eyes in Cherry Blossom

     Prom season is just around the corner and I'm pretty sure that junior and senior high school students are so excited for the big day. From dance presentation rehearsals, to prom dress preparation, I'm sure that if you're in the shoes of these young ladies, you want to make everything perfect and have a night to remember. Aside from these, another thing that girls are so nervous and excited to wear is their evening makeup. Prolly some will hire a MUA (makeup artist) while some who have a tight or decent budget will do their makeup on their own or you may ask a friend who knows the basics of applying makeup especially if you only want a simple evening look. 

     For this to achieve, you should invest in cost effective makeup up products like primer, foundation, blush, eyebrow powder, eyeliner, lipstick, and eyeshadows. Speaking of eyeshadows, you need to look for pigmented ones since this will be the center of your face makeup. Simple yet dramatic eye makeup will do and can be achieved using colors from an eyeshadow palette. Since we are talking about eyeshadows here, I have an eyeshadow palette from Etude House and methinks a useful palette if your eye makeup peg needs pinks, neutrals, and shimmer eyeshadow shades. Sharing with you today the review and swatch of Etude House Fantastic Color Eyes in Cherry Blossom :)

Product Review: Etude House Fantastic Color Eyes in Cherry Blossom

Fantastic Color Eyes Palette

     Etude House Fantastic Color eyes are available in two new palettes with beautiful summer colors reminiscent of roses and cherry blossoms. Make your eyes look blooming like a beautiful flower with Fantastic Color Eyes palette! This is a 6 color eye shadow palette that comes in trendy colors and various textures for fantastic expression of the eyes for different occasions. There are two palettes: rose garden and cherry blossom. Etude House sent me the cherry blossom palette last year and I'll be sharing with you the swatch below :)

Product Review: Etude House Fantastic Color Eyes in Cherry Blossom

size: 54 g (0.7 g x 6)

price: 848 php (Around $17.95)

place bought: Free

instructions for use: With enclosed tip’s wider surface, spread base color onto the eyelid and with tip’s narrow surface, apply shadow for gradation, eye edges or delicate application to lash line.

ingredients: Mica (Ci 77019), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Talc, Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Titanium/Titanium Dioxide, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Magnesium Stearate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Nylon-12, Hexyl Laurate, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Isostearic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Tin Oxide, Sodium Dehydroacetate

Product Review: Etude House Fantastic Color Eyes in Cherry Blossom

Product Review: Etude House Fantastic Color Eyes in Cherry Blossom

Cherry Coke, Cherry March, Baby Peony, Hello Spring, Floral Walk and Warm Morning

   
     This palette from Etude House is flower themed because the other palette is also named after a flower-rose garden. I can say that it's inspired from the colors of blooming flowers, the reason why you'll see mostly pink shades. Here are the shades:

• Cherry Coke- darkest among the six shades, this is perfect for creating smokey eyes.
• Cherry March - a cool tone hot pink shade that it close to matte.
• Baby Peony- a light pink shade that can be used in the crease.
• Hello Spring - it has a thick texture and as you can see in the photo below, it's full of shimmers. Can also be used as a highlighter.
• Floral Walk - a copper color shade with gold specks. 
• Warm Morning - light brown shade for a day time smokey eye makeup.

Product Review: Etude House Fantastic Color Eyes in Cherry Blossom

Product Review: Etude House Fantastic Color Eyes in Cherry Blossom
Cherry Coke, Cherry March, Baby Peony, Hello Spring, Floral Walk and Warm Morning

Product Review: Etude House Fantastic Color Eyes in Cherry Blossom
Cherry Coke, Cherry March, Baby Peony, Hello Spring, Floral Walk and Warm Morning

What I like:

• The packaging is simple but pretty. It's slim and compact.
• The palette already has a mirror so it can be used immediately for touch-ups, no need to use a separate mirror.
• The eyeshadow palette is handy and travel-friendly. 
• The colors inside are wearable. It has pinks, neutrals, and a mix of matte and shimmers.
• It comes with a dual-ended applicator too.
• These eyeshadow colors are very pigmented.
• The packaging has batch, manufacture, expiry date printed at the bottom of the palette.
• Easily accessible.

What I don't like:

• The price- can be a little steep for those who have a tight budget.
• Some of the shades can be tricky to apply.

Will I repurchase? Not for now as this palette can go a long way since it is very pigmented. 

Recommendation

     I give this a 4/5 rating. To tell you honestly, I seldom use eyeshadows so no EOTD in this post. I tried using this palette on my cousin-in-law's eyelids last year when she needed to wear eye makeup for a birthday party and I find some of the shades easy to use. Just be sure not to go overboard in application since some shades like Cherry March can look messy because of fall outs during application. If you have spare money to buy an eyeshadow palette, I recommend this to you.

     Yes, I said that the price is steep for cheapskates and for those who have a limited budget for prom. But if you think that you'll be using it after prom and for everyday simple eye makeup look, then it's time to buy this palette. This is also perfect for day time makeup.

Have you seen or tried this eyeshadow palette from Etude House?

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International Academy for Aesthetic Sciences Makeup Artistry Launch

    For someone who loves prettifying herself, learning the art of makeup is very easy. If it's your passion, learning how to apply makeup is like a walk in the park. But sometimes, the calling to be a professional makeup artist is there especially if it's really in your blood to put color on a blank canvass. For this instance, a bare face of your friend or your colleague is calling your name because he or she needs help. There is an important occasion that they'll be attending, a wedding perhaps and since she saw your talent on applying makeup he or she will run to you and ask a favor if you could do her makeup.

     Do you have this kind of passion and wanted to pursue a career in professional makeup artistry? Then fret not because there is one institution that will help you achieve your dreams- Makeup Artistry course is now being offered at International Academy for Aesthetic Sciences. I was one of the bloggers who got the first dibs on this course being offered at IAAS. More details about the event that happened last November below :)

International Academy for Aesthetic Sciences Makeup Artistry Launch

Make-up Gura Fanny Serrano and Dr. Rudy Apostol

IAAS or  International Academy for Aesthetic Sciences

• IAAS is a premier and pioneering institution in Aesthetic studies in the country and Southeast Asian region. 
• The International Academy for Aesthetic Sciences offers a wide variety of certificate courses, short-terms, and modular practical training with focus on Aesthetic Science. 
• IAAS implements a curriculum-based training program managed and facilitated by experienced Medical Doctors, Nurses and practitioners who are at the forefront of Aesthetic Clinical practice in the country.

International Academy for Aesthetic Sciences Makeup Artistry Launch

     Aside from makeup artistry, they are also offering certificate and short-term courses that focuses on aesthetic sciences education. If you're planning to take these kind of courses so that you can get a job immediately, then I suggest you to enroll in the following certificate programs below:

1. Medica Aesthetics- a 2-year formal training program composed of one-year-didactics and hands-on clinical experience, and one-year internship program.

2. Cosmetic Nursing- A comprehensive certificate course consisting of 600 hours of classroom lecture and 1000 hours of clinical laboratory.

3. Facial Therapy- A formal training program consisting of 200 hours of didactics and 400 hours of hands-on workshop

4. Hair Science- A professional training program consisting of 200 hours of didactics and 400 hours of hands-on training.

International Academy for Aesthetic Sciences Makeup Artistry Launch
Make-up Guru Fanny Serrano giving his inspirational talk

     During the launch, make-up guru Fanny Serrano gave an inspirational talk to all the guests including bloggers, makeup up artists, and aspiring professional makeup artist. He gave advises that will surely become an inspiration to newbie and pro makeup artists because those words and examples are what he experienced in his make-up artistry career.

Make-up Artistry

     The courses provide an excellent balance between make up theory and hands on practice. Make up classes will initially focus on the fundamental make up skills but will become increasingly more complex as the lessons progress. To make the launch complete and exciting, they've also prepared a makeup demo for all of us.

     It was a very long day because after the talk, there was makeup demonstration courtesy of Inglot. Inglot's makeup artist Ms. Regie Escolin. She chose one of the bloggers, mommy Sol Razo as her model that day. The makeup peg for mommy Sol was the smokey eye makeup perfect for day time look. 

International Academy for Aesthetic Sciences Makeup Artistry Launch
Mommy Sol Razo- pretty and primp wearing all makeup products from Inglot

     After the makeup demo, facial demo came next courtesy of Skin Perfection. This brand is dermatologists-formulated, naturally derived and scientifically proven, Their products are the ones being used by selected facial salons here in our country for those availing oxygen facial treatment. 

International Academy for Aesthetic Sciences Makeup Artistry Launch
Skin Perfection facial skin care products

International Academy for Aesthetic Sciences Makeup Artistry Launch
Skin Perfection facial skin care products

     One of the bloggers (hello, Cristelle) tried the Skin Perfection Oxygen Peptide Facial. A relaxing and results-oriented facial treatment which forms its basis on the revolutionary peptide skin care research, providing a turnkey solution for oil control and acne inflammation, hyperpigmentations, as well as anti-aging. It's a treatment that's being offered in selected facial salons in the metro. This treatment gives intensive skin correction in just 28 days with once a week interval.

International Academy for Aesthetic Sciences Makeup Artistry Launch
Blogger Cristelle Torres having her oxygen peptide facial treatment

     Thank you so much IAAS-International Academy for Aesthetic Sciences for having me. I learned so much during the launch and I will keep in mind what the inspirational speaker, makeup guru Fanny Serrano shared with us. I will also be back to learn more about the services being offered. To all my readers, I'll be trying some of their services by next year and will share with you my experience. 

International Academy for Aesthetic Sciences Makeup Artistry Launch
Thank you so much Dr. Apostol and Dra. Cecile Catapang for having us

International Academy for Aesthetic Sciences (IAAS) is located at G/F Narzan Bldg. 3 West 4th St., Brgy. West Triangle Quezon City.

For more information on IAAS and the courses they are offering

visit their website http://www.iaas.com

you may also call them here: (02) 875 8023

Like them on Facebook: International Academy for Aesthetic Sciences

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Banila Co. Now in the Philippines

     Korean skin care and makeup still have a hug impact on Filipinas. They've invaded our pop culture by storm and I'm pretty sure that a portion of teenagers today go gaga over their glowing skin and pretty makeup line. I'm also a fan of Korean skin care and makeup as I find them majority of them cost effective. They're the ones who introduced the bb and cc creams. Of course I've tried a lot from other brands and a new player is going to make us fall in love with their oh so pretty products.

     Korea’s influence over our cosmetics industry has gained considerable momentum through the years — and it promises to grow even bigger. The first wave of the Korean cosmetics invasion brought to the Philippines a plethora of Korean cosmetics brands that focuses mainly on skincare and some makeup. The Philippines however, stands as the only country in South East Asia where makeup outsells skincare. Despite this, there hasn’t been a brand that can truly stand for Korean makeup until today. Banila Co. is now in the Philippines and they've introduced their best-selling products in a launch last month. More details below :)

Banila Co. Now in the Philippines

     Banila Co. Philippines launched the brand at the Marco Polo Hotel last November 23, 2015 as the “No. 1 base makeup brand” representing Asian beauty. The launch was graced by Banila Co. CEO Mr. Chang Soo Kim, Chief Makeup Artist Mr. Kangpil Kim, and Managing Directors Cathryn and Jon Lim of All That Blush Trading Inc. During the launch, Kangpil Kim demonstrated a makeup tutorial on how to achieve that Korean lit or glow. He used the best-selling products from Banila Co.

Banila Co. Now in the Philippines
Banila Co. CEO Mr. Chang Soo Kim and Chief Makeup Artist Mr. Kangpil Kim

     Banila Co is the most multi awarded Korean cosmetics brand in the field of base makeup. Its products help women achieve the popular Korean “Lit from Within” look. Banila Co.’s products that are popular among Asian women are primers, foundations, gel eyeliners, CC creams, make up cleansers, and the like have been lauded by the most prestigious beauty arbiters in the industry for its prestige quality, creative packaging, and disruptive innovation. 

Banila Co. Now in the Philippines
Banila Co Clean It Zero, Banila Co Prime Primer Classic, Banila Co It Radiant CC Cream

• Its Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm for instance, so captivated Korean beauty enthusiasts that they snapped up the product at a staggering rate of 1 cleanser for every 4.8 seconds. 
• Banila Co.’s Prime Primer, with its silky smooth texture and its potent ability to minimize the appearance of pores and fine lines, was adjudged by Get It Beauty, a Korean cable program that reviews the best cosmetic products in the market, as the best primer in the industry. 
• The company also boasts as having the first and only water-based CC cream in the market. The It Radiant CC Cream has been the bestselling CC cream in Korea for 3 years running. 

Banila Co. Now in the Philippines
Three of Banila Co.'s best-selling products: Banila Co Clean It Zero, Banila Co Prime Primer Classic, Banila Co It Radiant CC Cream plus Banila Co. Mr. Skin Doctor Face Mask

     From its humble beginnings in 2005, Banila Co. has grown rapidly in Korea and now has become the second best-performing Korean cosmetics brand in China. It now focuses its attention to South East Asia, headlined by concurrent launches in the Philippines and Taiwan. Subsequent launches in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand are earmarked for 2016. Banila Co opened its first store in Glorietta 4 last November 14. It will soon open its doors in Robinson's Place Manila and other prime malls in Metro Manila and key provinces.

Banila Co. Now in the Philippines

Banila Co. Now in the Philippines
Banila Co. Kiss Collector Lip Crayon, Banila Co. Tinted Melting Balm, Banila Co. Love Affair Palette Shadow, Banila Co. Triple Wonder Auto Gel Eyeliner

To know more about Banila Co. visit their website, http://global.banilaco.com

Like them on Facebook: BanilaCoPhilippines

Follow them on Instagram: @banilacoph

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ABOUT BANILA CO.

     Banila Co. is owned by F&F Co., a publicly listed company engaged in fashion manufacturing and retail. It launched its first grand flagship store in South Korea in 2005 and will start expanding in ASEAN markets in 2015. At the helm of Banila Co. Philippines is Cathryn and Jon Lim of All That Blush Trading. 

Celeteque DermoCosmetics Launch #2XBeautiful

     Hi dearies! I want to ask something, are you the type who will buy cosmetics because of the price? or because it's multipurpose? I presume you will answer both, but of course we also need to consider the price if we want something that is 2-in-1. Today's modern woman is always armed with two things: can be class and sophisticated at the same time, can be smart and sensible, and have the right choices in life because taking care of herself is the most important thing, do you agree?

      Gone are the days that we only settle for one thing or wants to achieve one goal. If we can do both or achieve twice, why not right? So when it comes to taking good care of our self, we want it 2X! Look good and feel good :) That's why Céleteque Dermo, the trusted brand for cutting-edge skincare technology launched a new set of products that's a total breakthrough. Now, the brand is taking it up a notch higher with another pioneering Dermo breakthrough with its new makeup line that fuses cosmetics with skincare: Céleteque DermoCosmetics.

Celeteque DermoCosmetics Launch #2XBeautiful

Here are the reasons why Celeteque DermoCosmetics will be your skin's new best friend:

• Céleteque DermoCosmetics is perfect for the modern-day woman, as it offers the best of both worlds: skin care and makeup in one product!
• Céleteque DermoCosmetics offers a full skincare regimen for the face, lips, cheeks, and eyes that protect the skin 24/7, making it the best makeup line for everyday use. 
• Céleteque DermoCosmetics provides anti-aging and skin nourishment in all its products. Primary concern of women nowadays.

Celeteque DermoCosmetics Launch #2XBeautiful
Celeteque DermoCosmetics Anti-Aging and Hydration line

     During the launch, we were treated to a special program lined up with experts and talks about being 2X Beautiful with trainer and life coach Ning Tadena, and beauties and brains Atty. Karen Jimeno and triathlete Dr. Ian Banzon. Another highlight of the event was Dermo decoding with a reputable dermatologist, as well as a makeup demo by renowned artist Krist Bansuelo. It's a packed afternoon, and all the guests learned a lot from the guest speakers plus an awesome makeover treat to those who wanted to try the Celeteque DermoCosmetics line.

Celeteque DermoCosmetics Launch #2XBeautiful
The launch was filled with learning from beauty talk, fun and excitement form makeover session

A: The Céleteque DermoCosmetics Anti-Aging line that has all the bases covered to give you a youthful look. This line is composed of  the Dual CC Matte Powder, the Dark Spot Concealer Stick, and the 24-hr Photoready Foundation that promise to keep your skin young-looking. 

Céleteque DermoCosmetics Dual CC Matte Powder (P749.00) 

• Keeps oily skin at bay with its 12-hour matte finish. Cinical studies have shown a significant decrease in skin oiliness from the first and second week of product usage, and it has also been proven to reduce fine lines to up to 42.87% when used for four weeks. 
• It also contains Glutathione, Arbutin, and Mulberry, all of which inhibit melanin production and lighten skin color with regular use. 
• The Dual CC Matte Powder is also packed with collagen peptide, which maintains skin firmness and improves elasticity through increased collagen formation, as well as Tocopheryl Acetate, which promotes skin hydration. 
• This multi-tasking product is also packed with color correcting pigments that even out skin tone, as well as SPF 30 to protect the skin from the sun’s harsh UVA rays, considered one of the primary culprits of aging. 

Celeteque DermoCosmetics Launch #2XBeautiful
Céleteque DermoCosmetics Dual CC Matte Powder (P749.00)

Céleteque DermoCosmetics 24-hour Photoready Foundation (P795.00) 

• Provides a smooth airbrush finish for 24 hours while concealing dark spots for all skin types. 
• It has micro pigments and silicone elastomers that hide blemishes and dark circles. 
• It’s also has Phytocelltec, a component harnessed from cutting-edge plant cell culture technology that has extensive anti-aging properties, making skin more supple and radiant every day. 
• Just like the Dual CC Matte Powder, the 24-hour Photoready Foundation is also infused with Collagen Peptide, which reduces wrinkles and improves skin elasticity through regular use: Studies have shown that wrinkles were significantly reduced up to 41.31% through the fourth week of product usage. Best of all, it has color-correcting pigments and SPF 30 that shield the skin from harmful UV rays.

Celeteque DermoCosmetics Launch #2XBeautiful
Céleteque DermoCosmetics 24-hour Photoready Foundation (P795.00)

Céleteque DermoCosmetics Dark Spot Concealer Stick (P595.00) 

• Offers superior coverage for skin imperfections while protecting the skin from free radicals. 
• It has glycolic acid that lightens uneven dark spots, ranging from blemishes, sun spots, and age spots. It has Cytobiol Lumin-eye, which efficiently reduces puffy eyebags within 15 days! 
• The Dark Spot Concealer Stick also has moisturizing properties, thanks to Tocopheryl Acetate, which promotes skin hydration and improves over-all skin texture.

Celeteque DermoCosmetics Launch #2XBeautiful
Céleteque DermoCosmetics Dark Spot Concealer Stick (P595.00)

B: The Céleteque DermoCosmetics Nourishing line, on the other hand, has products that care for and nourish even the more sensitive parts of our face. For the eyes, it has the Eyebrow Nourishing Serum as well as the 24-hour Volumizer Mascara. Also part of the line are the Cheek Color Stick, Matte Lip Stick, Blush and Face Contour Kit that livening up the face with vivid colors while bringing out the skin’s radiant glow.

Céleteque DermoCosmetics Eyebrow Nourishing Serum (P595.00)

• It has Biotinyl Tripeptide-1, which makes the brows stronger and healthier.
• Other ingredients like Panthenol and Pro-vitamin B5 also nourish the hair follicles, while making the skin softer and smoother.
• Been using this product for weeks now, gah I've seen the effects on my thin eyebrow hairs. It works, promise! I'll review this on my next post :)

Celeteque DermoCosmetics Launch #2XBeautiful
Céleteque DermoCosmetics Eyebrow Nourishing Serum (P595.00)

Céleteque DermoCosmetics 24-hour Volumizer Mascara (P645.00)

• Its revolutionary formula promises fuller lashes for 24 hours. 
• It has Acrylates Copolymer, which holds lashes longer while preventing annoying clumps and smudges. 
• It’s also powered with Aloe Barbadensis Leaf juice, which not only promotes the skin’s water retention but also protects the eyes from bacteria. 
• The 24-hour Volumizer Mascara also comes with an innovative retractable brush that reaches even the smallest lashes, giving an even and fuller look with a smooth finish. 

Celeteque DermoCosmetics Launch #2XBeautiful
Céleteque DermoCosmetics 24-hour Volumizer Mascara (P645.00)

Céleteque DermoCosmetics Cheek Color Stick (P645.00) 

• A must-have in every kikay kit, as it easily highlights, brightens, illuminates, conditions, and adds color to the cheeks, lips, and even eyes. 
• It keeps the skin hydrated, thanks to the moisturizing properties of vitamin E and sweet almond oil. Got dry skin? The Cheek Color Stick also has Bisabolol, an essential oil from the German Chamomile plant, which reduces flakiness brought about by dry skin. 
• It also reduces fine lines to up to 49.89% upon the fourth week of usage. 

Celeteque DermoCosmetics Launch #2XBeautiful
Céleteque DermoCosmetics Cheek Color Stick (P645.00)

Céleteque DermoCosmetics Matte Lip Stick (P595.00) 

• Provides easy coverage and a pop of color while providing hydration for the lips. 
• It glides easily on the lips and does not leave a waxy finish. 
• Just like the Cheek Color Stick, the Matte Lip Stick is packed with Vtamin E and Bisabolol that nourish the lips and reduce suppleness while getting rid of flaky skin. 

Celeteque DermoCosmetics Launch #2XBeautiful
Céleteque DermoCosmetics Matte Lip Stick (P595.00)

Céleteque DermoCosmetics Blush and Face Contour Kit (P845.00)

• This product addresses all contouring needs while nourishing the skin. 
• The 3-in-1 kit is composed of easy to blend blush powder, cheek luminizer, and contour blush that are packed with mineral gems (diamond, tourmaline, and sapphire) and mica that exfoliate the skin and make it glow. 
• This key makeup kit product is slated to be a favorite between both makeup newbies and makeup pros as the palette can create subtle angles and shadows that naturally shape the face. It’ll truly help get you 2X beautiful with the proper highlighting and lowlighting—just like how our fave celebrities do it! 
• This Blush and Face Contour Kit also has castor oil that acts as an anti-aging anti-oxidant, as well as vitamins A, E, F, H, and B, which keep the skin healthy and protect it from irritation. 

Celeteque DermoCosmetics Launch #2XBeautiful
Céleteque DermoCosmetics Blush and Face Contour Kit (P845.00)

Here are the reasons why you should try these promising products:

• Céleteque DermoCosmetics is the answer to every woman’s beauty needs. 
• It has wide variety of multi-benefit products. 
• Each one plays up the features while providing hydration and protection from harsh elements. 
• Enjoy long-wearing coverage, illumination, brightening and color while taking care of the skin all throughout the day. 
• Céleteque DermoCosmetics line is dermatologist-tested, hypoallergenic, and clinically-proven, ensuring that the skin is healthy at all times. 
• Be twice as beautiful, with everyday makeup that cares for your skin. 

     

     Thank you so much Celeteque Dermo Science for having me. I learned a lot during the event and I've been road-testing some of the products from the line. I can say I'm truly impressed with the eyebrow serum and will share my thoughts about it on my next post. I'm so excited to say why an eyebrow serum is a must especially if you're like me who have thin and sparse eyebrow hairs. Céleteque DermoCosmetics is available in select Watsons Beauty Stores. You can also enjoy stress-free shopping online at http://celeteque.clickhealth.com.ph/

For more information on Celeteque, visit their website:

www.celetequedermo.com

Like them on Facebook: Celeteque Dermo

Follow them on Twitter: @CeletequeDermo

Follow them on Instagram: @celeteque

#CeletequeDermoCosmetics #2XBEAUTIFUL

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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!

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