Lip Review: Nyx Soft Matte Lip Cream in Milan

Hi Everyone!

Another review of a product that really gave a very good impression, this is the Nyx Soft Matte Lip Cream in Milan.  I bought this product from a beauty fair (check out the 2013 Make Up Hauls) and it was a year ago.  I only have 1 shade since I was in doubt at first if I will like the product.  Again, I will be reviewing the product based on my own personal experience with it.

PRODUCT INFO:

Brand:  Nyx Cosmetics

Name:  Soft Matte Lip Cream

Net Wt:  0.23 oz

Price:   Php250 (online stores, beauty fairs)

Where to Buy:  Beauty Stores online, SM Department Store - Makati

The container is hard plastic with a rubber texture cap.  To open the product you just have to twist the rubber cap.

The lip applicator is very soft that it is easy to apply in the lips.  I really love the smell, it is a vanilla scent.

When you swipe it to your lips it is light lip color, smooth feeling and with a matte finish.  The color is pigmented. 

You can swipe it lightly and will still have a color in your face, you can also build up the color for better color payoff and true color.

I’m planning to buy more colors of this product since this is one of the lip colors I reach for often.

Thank you for reading and until next time.

XOXO

Pasalubong Haul

Hi guys!

Today, I will share with you what I got from my sister-in-law from the US sent to me.  What is pasalubong?  A traditional gesture of Filipinos to bring gifts from their destination to people back home, or any souvenir brought for family/friends after being away for a period of time.  Going back to the things, Clinique sample items and from here I tried researching the items on how to use it and what is the purpose of each so let us fire away.

1. Clinique Moisture Surge Extended Thirst Relief

This is a lightweight cream-gel that will plumps skin with 24-hour hydration and its oil-free.  The smell for me is medium strong and typical moisturizing cream.  The color is light pink and let me know if you want me to have a review on this.

2.  Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion +

It is also a moisturizer, a Dermatologist-developed formula combines all-day hydration with skin-strengthening ingredients to help skin look younger, longer.  Dermatologist-developed formula combines all-day hydration with skin-strengthening ingredients to help skin look younger, longer.  It smells good, it is like a flower scent with a light yellow shade.

3.  Clinique Lash Doubling Mascara and Different Lipstick in Tenderheart

This one has a duo mascara and lipstick.  As for the mascara, it magnifies lashes to twice their size. Thickens them to maximum volume and in minimum time, unique tapered brush finds every lash and for bigger, better lashes.  As for the lipstick, the shade is Tenderheart a midtone blushing nude brown.  The finish is soft-shine and has a moderate coverage.

4.  Clinique All About Shadow Quad in On Safari

This is my first time to have a Clinique eyeshadow, the color shades are nice all have shimmer and I am hoping all the colors will be long-wearing.

5.  Clinique Cosmetics Bag & Companion Bag

A cheery and spacious floral-print bag plus with coordinating mini to keep your must-haves in reach.

6.  Pink Fresh and Clean Hand and Body Cream

Pink Collection from Victoria Secret, a feel so clean in fresh apple and lily and a nourishing body cream and gives a luminous finish.  Shea and cocoa butters leaves a feeling of supersoft and ultrasmooth all over.

7.  Pink Fresh Freesia Body Lotion

Another Pink Collection, a floral scent and gives a fresh feeling.  It is not a overpowering scent, It will also give a smooth skin finish. 

8.  Dolce and Gabbana in The One

It is just a sample bottles and it really smells very nice!  I love the scent, vanilla and it suits me perfectly.  I hope I can purchase one like this (Wishful thinking).

And we are done!  That is my pasalubong haul, thank you for passing by my site.  Hope to see you again on my next blog.  Til next time.

XOXO

October Beauty Favorites

Hello there!

It has been awhile since I share with you my beauty favorites for these past few months and the products that I will share with you are used almost everyday going to the office or go out with family and friends.

Pond’s Flawless White BB Cream in Light

As you all know I am still an advocate of my Project Hit Pan and you may check out my last year’s blog on this, going back to this product I am really liking this product over my powder since it has a light to medium coverage.  It lessens my oil and I can do the retouch in the afternoon which means I only pat powder at least twice a day.  Of course this is not a concealer, most of my dark spots are still visible but very minimal.  This one is empty, I’m so happy – still into my hit pan project!

Nichido Eye Pencil in Black Brown

Yes, I switched eye pencil and I wanted to have more evident eyelids towards the Christmas season.  I had a previous eye review on this product, you can read the full review.  In summary, it is soft to glide in my eyelids and very affordable if you are looking for a good eye pencil.

ELF All Over Color Stick in Pink Lemonade

I’m enjoying this cream blush.  It has a pink glow on my face apart from bringing back color on my face.  At first I was having a hard time putting on since I have to dab it directly to my skin and using my hand I will blend it on my skin.  Of course it will take time to master this skill since you have to cheeks to blend and make sure they are at least identical.

Maybelline Baby Lips Glow in Mixed Berry

What I like from this product is the scent, I like the fruity scent and a very nice packaging.  It also gives a little hint of light pink in the lips that you can just swipe in your lips and not add any lip color for natural look.

There you have it my October favorites.  Do you want me to have a product review on the products mentioned, just leave a comment below and I can give you my opinion on the product.

Thank you for taking time to read my blog. 

Hope to see you again next week for another exciting topic.

XOXO

Eye Review: Nichido Eye Pencil in Black Brown

Hello everyone!

I know I have been MIA for the past months and I missed to post a blog for my 1 year here.  I’m planning to have a giveaway for both anniversary and holiday so keep on visiting my blog!  In today’s review I will do the eye pencil which I am using for the past few months since the –ber came in.  I will review the product based on my own experience and also bought this product a long time ago.

PRODUCT INFORMATION:

Brand:  Nichido

Name:  Nichido Eye Pencil in Black Brown

Net Wt:   0.04oz

Price:  Php100

Where to Buy:  In all leading beauty stores nationwide

As you can see, most of the portion of the pencil already chipped off since this is already with me a very long time.  I have an on-off relationship with this product since the color is in the middle of light and dark shade.  This product is one of the cheapest but a good quality of eye pencil in the market. 

The quality of the cap is good since until today it is not easily break and the quality of the lead of the pencil is good.  As for the price, it is very much a good deal since it will give you same result as other products in the market. 

The texture is not hard and it will not poke your eye.  If you apply this it is soft and smooth to apply.  It also gives more definition in my eyes that is why I like using this every day. 

Sorry if my eye photo above is kinda blurr but I hope I gave justice on the color in my eyelid.  Overall, this is so affordable and glides easily in your eyelid.  If you prefer inexpensive eye pencil that will deliver good results you should consider this product. 

What do you think of my review?  Connect with me; I am interested to know your thoughts.  You might have other products you want me to review, just leave a comment below.

Thank you for passing my blog.

Until next time.

XOXO

Beauty Collective Hauls (July to August)

Hello guys!

I am so excited to share with you the purchases I made for 3 months, hauls from July to August.  This is a collective hauls since I don’t purchase so much and once in a while I try to purchase because I’m really an addict but trying to control it very much.  Let’s begin shall we!

Maybelline Clear Smooth BB Cream in Natural (Php259)

Yes!  Going back to this product and I’m using this once in a while because I’m just finishing also the Pond’s BB cream.  Since it is rainy season here in the Philippines I’m back to using BB creams.  This product is giving me silk finish and covering my skin imperfections before patting my favorite powder and it’s also Maybelline, a very loyal customer with this brand indeed.

Bench Paint Box in Glamour Glow (SRP:  Php158)

Hey! I just like the color so I bought it; I want to try their make-up line that is why I purchase this.  I will let you know guys if the product is worth to purchase. 

Maybelline Color Show in Sweet Orchid and Cherry on Top (Php185/each)

Can’t get enough of lipsticks!  Lipsticks keep me moving and go through the day.  The color shade I use  depends on my mood that day.  More color more shades to use! <3 nbsp="">

Bench Cheek & Lip Tint in Prettywhenpinched (SRP:  Php180)

This one I bought this to try this cheek/lip tint, I already tried other brands.  This is the 3^rd product for check/lip tint.  I am not so in love with this product, I just need to finish this to look for other brand to try out.  I want to be adventurous for this one!

Bench Oh My George! Georgina Wilson Eau De Toilette (SRP:  Php368)

I want to try this one, it smells good but I don’t know if this will last a day.

There you have it, my beauty collective haul for July to August.  Let me know if you want me to do a review with a particular product, just leave a comment below.

Thank you for passing by my blog!  See you next week.

Lip Review: Ever Bilena Matte Lipsticks Review

Hi Everyone!

When I was fixing my old make up bag to check how many lipsticks I was holding and get it so that I can use it more often I realized that I have lots of Ever Bilena Matte Lipsticks on hand that is worth giving a review since I loved them the first time I bought one then bought another and so on and so forth.  When I started to count them with my amazement I have 6 colors that I want to share it with you.

I know it’s only half of the colors in the market but hey I picked out I think I can carry and rock on!  In this review I will be sharing with you my thoughts and personal experience with it.

Brand:  Ever Bilena

Name:  Matte Lipstick Collection

Net Wt:  3.6g

Price: Php165

Where to Buy:  In all leading beauty stores nationwide

From the box packaging, the matte like finish is nice with silver print out of the brand name and its collection.  There is a printed color name and a whole at the bottom so you can see the name in the lipstick itself.

The lipstick container is the same with the box matte finish and it is also sturdy.  It has a colored cap to easy identification of colors.  I saw from other bloggers that it’s a lip balm, SAY WHAT?? Really?  It’s cool to know it has other purpose but I will just use it as lip shade identification.

As for the colors, I have 2 pink shades, 1 nude shade, 3 reds shades and 1 orange shade.  Let us start with pink shades:

OFF BEAT PINK

PINK FLAME

As for the nude, MAUVY

Red shades

LOVE THAT RED

SCARLET

STORM

Lastly for the orange one, AUTUMN BREEZE

What I like with this product are:

1. Affordable since the price is only Php165.

2. The colors that I got is very wearable to me, just test first before buying to get the right shades.

3. Highly pigmented just put first lip balm so that it will help it moisturize.

4. It can last long as expected, of course except you are eating and drinking.

This is highly recommended for people on a budget but still loves to look fabulous.

My favorite shades?  For an everyday look, I love using the Pink Flame and if I want to have a bold look Love that Red.

Thank you for reading.  Until next time.

XOXO

June Beauty Favorites

Hi guys!

I know it's kinda late to share with you my June favorites but hey it's better late than never I must say.  It is also time to do this since my last favorite was last March so here it is:

1.  La Cross Eyelash Curler

I have this make up tool for the longest time.  I think I have this for more than 2 years, I just changed the rubber in the middle.  Using this makes my eyes look big and open since I have chinita eyes.

2.  Maybelline New York Vivid & Smooth Liner by Eyestudio in Brown

It has a smooth application in my upper and bottom eye lids to give more definition and the best part is looking natural in my eyes.  This also gives thicker eyelashes and what I like with this it does not smudge that is why I am not worried I will look like a raccoon.

3.  Jordana Blush Powder in Tawny Beige

My everyday blush as of the moment of course it gives me color on my face.  You may check out my blush review on this for more details.

4.  Celeteque Sun Care Soothing Lip Balm

I can't leave the house without lip balm anymore before putting a color over my lips.  I'm also have a separate lip review on this, please do check it out.

5.  The Face Shop My Lips Eat Cherry Aqua Tint in Juicy Red

My everyday go-to lip tint and good news it is almost empty!  Horay!  I'm still doing my project hit pan and this is one of my achievements for this project.  If I'm still not decided yet with my lip color for the day I go to this lip tint same as my blush it gives color to my face.  I need to look nice at the office. 

There you have it, my June favorites.  I love using these products during office days I just want to look presentable and naturally beautiful.

Thank you for the time to read this and up next on my blog lipstick collection review!

See you again next time.

XOXO

Monthly Beauty Hauls (March-June)

Hi Everyone!

I know I was MIA for almost a month, I was so busy with other things and I also struggled on what to post for my April Favorites.  I have decided not to do this time most likely same items form the previous months.

But hey!  I will have a collective haul instead.  I had a time to shop and budget to spend that I wanted to share them with you.

I will share with you each one I purchased:

1. Ever Bilena Matte Lipstick in Love that Red, Php165

I really love matte make up, it gives more natural look on me.  I have lots of Ever Bilena Matte Lipsticks and it gives me an idea to make a separate blog on my Ever Bilena Matte Lipstick Collection.

2.  Himalaya Herbals Gentle Exfoliating Daily Face Wash, Php74.75

Again I wanted to try out new beauty products and this product is one of them.  The good thing is the price is very affordable.  Right now,  I already emptied the product, it gives me a good feeling every after wash but it was not that strong enough to prevent me to have pimples.  I switched back to my old one, Garnier Facial Wash.

3.  Maybelline Baby Lips in Cherry Kiss, Php94.75

I am very much obsessed with lip balms since last March.  I don't know why but I'm very much attracted and most of the time during my grocery errand I purchase one.  It is a sneaky of Maybelline to put beauty products near the payment counters, good one Maybelline!

4.  Pantene Night Miracle Essence, Php259.75

For those who are new here in my blog I'm trying out products for my hair.  Mostly on repair and volume, this one I believe can make my hair less frizzy and it helps one way or another.

5.  Nicole Automizer

I just need one for my body spray so that I don't have to bring the original containers that are huge.  I wanted to limit my things on my shoulder bag.

6.  Fashion 21 Pink Obsession in Baby Chic, Php175

This is one of the Fashion 21 lipstick collections I wanted to have at least one.  I have 2 lip colors from their other line that I really love using (Aqualicious in Little Mermaid and Artic Stone).

7.  Pantene Pro-V NatureCare

I love this product on my hair, it gives smooth feeling and smells good too.  I use this every single day.

8.  Nivea Anti-Perspirant Extra Whitening

I just wanted to try out new product, it smells good and it is a spray deodorant.  I finished this one and maybe it is not my thing.  I emptied it so fast since it is a spray on, I don't have a control with it and it is very pricey too.  In the long run I can't maintain my budget with this that is why I switched back to roll on deodorant.

9.  Maybelline Clear Smooth All In One in Natural

I bought this because it's so compact.  I purchased one long time ago and I had a bad experience on it since it was a new powder then and it breaks easily even if it was new.  I will give it another chance that is why I bought it again.  I do hope it is worth another shot.  It convinced me to purchase from their new ad campaign, it might have a promising result and I will let you know after testing the product who knows I might be giving another blog review.

10.  Maybelline Baby Lips Dr. Rescue in Icy Mint SPF 30

Yey! Another lip balm on my basket and I am a little crazy right?  I just want to have soft lips and it is much better over my lip colors - lip tint, lip pencil or even my lipsticks.

11.  ELF Studio Blush in Tickled Pink, Php249.75

I heard so much rave on the blush products even in the US, I am also very impressed with my Contouring Blush & Bronzing Powder that is why I wanted to try this blush.  With the tester at the department store, I really like the color it has a matte finish and I like it on an everyday use.

12.  Fashion 21 Double Up Mascara, Php225

I also heard lots of good reviews with this mascara and it kills me if I don't try this on my own.  I hope it will be as good as my Maybelline Mascaras.  This is my first time to try out local brand mascara and I have high hopes that it will give positive result on me.

13.  Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Darling, Php287.50 (SALE)

It was my lucky day!  The product is on sale and I wanted to buy more unfortunately I don't like the remaining colors that is why I only got this.  I really love these lippies and I have a separate review, just check it out here in my blog.

14.  Nichido Minerals/Precise Eye Pencil in Taupe, Php138

I want to try this on my eyebrows and under eye.  I know it is pricey for an eye pencil but I would like to try this anyway.  I am eyeing for this for the longest time but I just don't have the confidence to purchase it but right now let us see if it will also have a good color payoff.

15.  Maybelline The Falsies Volume Express Waterproof in Black, Php459

Yes!  I'm into mascara last month since this is my second purchase of mascara.  I really love this product and I believe it is still the best mascara I have ever tried on.  Right now, I have my Maybelline One By One it is also good but not as good as this one.  This is highly recommended for those who wanted to have more volume and a little length for their eye lashes.  This is a two thumbs up!

16.  Kokuryu Beauty Sponge, Php64

I just need to replace my old sponge.  I have 2 shades of their foundation and I wanted to use it again.

There you have it, my hauls for the months of March, April and June.  I have to skip my April since I forgot if I have purchase anything from that month.  I want to apologize for clumping it on 1 blog, next time I will do it timely.  Anyway, I am very much excited to use each one of them.  I will give a separate review blogs for the items I believe it is promising to recommend to you guys or if you have items you want me to try on.  Just let me know by leaving a comment below.

It is great to be back here and thank you very much for reading.

Until next time.

xoxo