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Mar
06

This look got me excited :) . This is the exact look I would wear everyday in Spring :P .  Soft but defined brows, pales, pinks, blush that would make you look younger and plumper lips :P .mac2

Lips and cheeks get the pretty young thing treatment. Cremesheen Glass makes its comeback with six exciting new shades and three requested bring-backs! Add Mineralize Blush duos and Lip Pencils to delight and define. All Too Fabulous!

What do you need to achieve this look?
Mineralize Blush:
A limited-edition Mineralize Blush featuring two shades swirled into an abstract pattern. Delivers the sheer colour and soft, dimensional pearl finish of all M∙A∙C Mineralize powder formulas.
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Lip Pencil:
pencil designed for shaping, lining or filling in the lip. Lip Pencils have a smooth, creamy texture that is perfect for lining the lips or filling them in. They are long-lasting and available in a wide selection of colours that each work well with many different lipstick shades. The colour of Lip Pencils is protected by Vitamin E, which acts as an anti-oxidant, and they contain emollients that moisturize the lips. Lip Pencils can be worn alone, with Lipstick, or Lipglass.M38063
Creme Sheen Glass
A lip finish that fuses the creamy, sheen-filled nature of Cremesheen Lipstick with the shine of M∙A∙C Lipglass. Soft, comfortable, non-sticky. Applies with a doe-foot applicator. Use as a top layer to its namesake Lipstick or on its own.MG7707

Amongst the three, I am gearing on buying 2 shades of these:mac
Do I sound so giddily excited? :P

Feb
16

It’s almost 10 pm and I am itching to do my 20-minute 30-Day-Shred workout. You see, after reading this colon cleanse diet, I have thought of quitting the natural and hard way (diet + regular exercise), but then again, I remembered my New Year’s resolution which is to live a healthier lifestyle and stop on crash dieting. So yes, after I finish these last 2 entries for this blog, I’m off to working out with Jillian Michaels hee hee.

As mentioned, I got this Maybelline Loot and immediately tried them out. By far this Clear Smooth Minerals Healthy Natural Luminous Blush in NOO Soft Mauve (whew! what a long name you got there!) is my favorite from among the loot. It is very easy to apply, unlike other mineral brands, because it is less pigmented. Surprisingly, it is long wearing too. To be honest, I like this over my Mac mineralized blush probably because I am never careful on applying blush as I tend to overdo it.

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Okay, these Vivid & Smooth Liners by EyeStudio Maybelline in Plum and Green failed my expectation. I was giddy to apply it the next day we went out because it was easier to glide on as compared with my ever reliable Urban Decay Glide-on pens. There is a slight smell, similar to crayons. Colors are awesome but at the end of the day, I look like a zombie! It smeared, smudged, etc.. etc… Maybe, the next time I use it, I’ll apply a little lighter.
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Feb
16

Two weeks ago, I received this package full of Maybelline Loot plus a bagtag which I find very cute in the mail. I was not expecting this to come after I spoke with my friend who was supposed to send this last year haha. So yes, this loot came my friend, H, who is one of Maybelline’s NY Color Artists and he would often give me a portion of his make-up allowance. hee hee. This was what he sent me, a first Maybelline loot in 2010. Looking forward to more freebies this year.

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I am going to make an extensive review on this however, I need to check on these acne pills first. So these include the following: (most are new products)

  • Angel Fit Flawless Natural Two Way Cake Foundation
  • Watershine Collagen Shimmer in B23
  • Watershine Pure in M31
  • Clear Smooth Minerals Healthy Natural Luminous Blush in NOO Soft Mauve
  • Vivid & Smooth liner in Plum and Green
  • Volum Express Cat Eyes Mascara Waterproof Hypercurl
Jan
19

Like I previously wrote, my friends and family know me so well that during Christmas, Make-up loot is their top choice for my Christmas presents hee hee. Here’s one of the make-up loots I received last Christmas. Glad to have this because I started collecting palettes over individually packed make-up as I find them handy and organized.

Estee Lauder is known for its elegant packaging.

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The shades may be a little basic but perfect for Spring and my everyday make-up. Thanks K&D!
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So far both the blush and eyeshadows were long wearing and highly-pigmented but lipsticks need to be re-applied as often.

What’s inside:
4 Pure Color EyeShadow: 30SugarCube, 12PaleMoon, 23BerryIce, 54CopperPenny
1 Tender Blush: Nude rose
1 Pure Color Long-Lasting Lipstick: 1C3 LadyPink
1 Pure Color Crystal Lipstick: 3C4 Nude Rose, 353 Sweet Lychee

And yes, never ever forget to wear moisturizer or primer before applying make-up otherwise, you might want to click here to learn more about wrinkle treatments as early as now hee hee.

Sep
06

I just realized I never got the chance to review my NYX Haul which I bought during their last huge sale.  So before I check on this life insurance from Wholesale Insurance, here are photos of my NYX Haul and my take on this brand.
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Lipsticks:
*NYX LIPS: Cocoa, Thalia, Champagne, Snow white
*NYX ROUND: Perfect, Herades, Margarita, Peony, Frapuccino, Summer Love
*NYX Black Label: Tea in the Afternoon, Nude

The ROUND lipstick collection will keep your lips moisturized but the the BLACK LABEL collection has a long-wearing factor. Must-get shades are Thalia, Perfect, Peony, Tea in the Afternoon and Nude. However, you have to re-apply these lipsticks especially after every meals. They are not that long-wearing as compared to other high-end brands.

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Blush:
L-R: DustyRose; Taupe; Nutmeg; Angel

I love their blush and all the shades I got are just perfect. Although, the Dusty Rose is heavily pigmented which can be very pink on my cheeks because I have a fair-complexion, the Angel shade is perfect for that blushing effect. The Taupe shade is good for contouring while the Nutmeg shade is very comparable with the Nutmeg blush of BodyShop. Surprisingly, their blush are long-wearing, no need for touch-ups.Blush, blush!

EYESHADOW:

TRIO:
TS16: Opal/Platinum/SilverLuster
TS08:SpringLeaf/LimeGreen/GreenTea
TS03: Nude/Taupe/DarkBrown
SINGLE:
Flamingo, Champagne, Highlight, Spring Flower, Beauty Queen

Do you want to experiment on different eye shadows which are pigmented and long-wearing but come in such an affordable price, try Nyx shadows! enough said :) . P6030262

Aug
04
Image Swiped from Google Search.

Image Swiped from Google Search.

Here’s a quick run down of the life span of Make-Up before I head on to buy some kitchen rugs. I still wonder what Hoarders and Make-up Addicts do when their Make-Up expires. I bet they just keep throwing them away to make room for newer ones.

This is one of the reasons I control myself from hoarding because I know it’s never healthy to use expired make-up.

  • MASCARA:4-6 Months
  • EYELINER:1 Year
  • FOUNDATION&CONCEALER:1 Year
  • BLUSH&EYESHADOW:1-2 Years
  • LIPSTICK:8 Months
  • BRUSHES:A year of longer, even forever, depends on the brand and how you care for it.
Jul
24

I want! I want! I want! is written all over my face! I really want to buy these Benefit blushes yay! My cousin-in-law and I were supposed to be meeting a disability insurance agent from Allsup. We were a little early for the appointment and so we found ourselves tinkering cosmetics at Sephora to kill time :) . So I immediately made a mental list of what I want to buy next.

These Benefit Blushes are my top priority. Perfect for Summer and I love LOVE the scent it leaves my cheeks.

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CORALista
A warm coral-pink powder that warms up your complexion.

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Dandelion
Fake awake with Dandelion – Benefit’s ballerina-pink pressed highlighting powder. Just one stroke of Dandelion takes your complexion from dull to radiant in an instant. It’s shimmery, satiny, radiant, perk-me-up finish is guaranteed to make them wonder …”How do you look so pretty at eight in the morning?” 2159828
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Gives Cheeks a Peachy Glow. A perfect outdoor blush for the indoor girl.

Jul
06

Back in college and in my early days as an office girl, Body Shop is a frequent cosmetics store I visit. Once I’m inside this store, I find it so hard to find the exit signs and get out of this store hee hee. Aside from my regular purchase of their body butter creams and moisturizers, I make sure to always have My Bodyshop Lip&Cheek Stain. You can check THIS ENTRY why I ceased buying this Lip&Cheek stain staple.

Aside from their body butter, these 2 shimmer waves are what I consider 2 of Body Shop’s must-haves. I even used these to my brides before. These are Bronze and Pink Shimmer Waves, for the cheeks and eyes. For best results on eye make-up, it is better applied when wet :) .

What are you Body Shop must haves?

For LitzieBody shop shimmer waves in Bronze and Hues.

May
19

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Remember the photo above?

As I previously blogged HERE, I was expecting for 20-something eyeshadows from Everyday Minerals which I ordered with a couple of friends. Apparently, I got more than that as my friend was kind enough to share me some of her E.M. stash mostly eyeliners and a blush.

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So what’s my review with EM eyeshadows?

I am just glad I had to share the sample sizes with 2 friends and was able to try out different shades with minimal amount to spare my pocket with because I did not like any of their eyeshadows. First, they are not that pigmented. 2nd, I am not really comfortable with loose shadows as they fly everywhere when I try to apply them dry. If I apply them wet, the color pigments are faded and therefore not the exact colors you want. Lastly, they do not last long, not even after applying over an eyeshadow primer.

Same goes with some of their blushes, they do not last long and since I am not comfortable with loose blushes, I find it hard to blend and apply. I guess my EverydayMineral love stops with their bases/foundations and brushes but then again I had some breakouts a few weeks after using their bases. I was not quick to write about it because I was trying to rule out which caused the breakout. Was it my primer, moisturizer, EM bases or brushes? After a few tries and experimentation, I therefore conclude that I got allergic with their flat top brush hee hee. I guess the sharp bristles caused my skin irritation. So I am sticking with their long kabuki and foptic skunkless brushes.

Next, an in-depth review on their concealers, I would have to read on this Kettlebell training site a friend sent me before I write the EM concealer review entry. Yes, I still keep on ordering samples because I plan to order another Custom Kit haul sometime next month. :P .

Apr
12

I carry a very small vanity kit or make-up case in my everyday purse. I do not want a bulky one because I usually forget (sometimes lazy) to retouch when in school, running errands or simply going out. After all, what are great make-up brands for if I keep retouching and reapplying every few minutes or hours.

These 2 products are my favorites.

Since, I am not an eyeshadow type of girl because of my fair almost light complexion and big eyes, which can create a fully-made-up look if I always put on eye-shadows on everyday basis. So I focus on what flatter my face: the cheeks, the lips and of course, a healthy-looking skin c/o EverydayMinerals + Olay Total Effects and Clinique Moisture Surge hee hee.

When I was still living in a tropical country aka: warm weather, I love using this Body Shop Lip&Cheeks Stain because it lasts long and even if I put pressed powder over it, my cheeks still look naturally blushing. But when I used it for my lips, it tends to fade fast and does not really leave me with the natural red lips but more of lips which ate a red-colored candy. Until, I noticed it literally stained a portion on my cheeks, so I stopped using it for a while (thank God the stain was gone). But, this is perfect for beach people because despite your exposure under the sun and swimming, you still retain that natural blush in your cheeks, well that is if you could care less applying make-up when on the beach.
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Then I moved on to using NARS Multiple Stick in Orgasm shade. You can use it for your cheeks, eyes, lips and even body :) . I love the creamy moisture it leaves my cheeks and eyes. When I used it for my lips, it does not easily washed off even after drinking.  I guess, if you are in a much colder place which leaves your skin with closed pores, this is better, so I love using it now. But, when I was using this back in Manila, it leaves me with a sticky feeling on the cheeks. Also, this can be used for evening and more formal events.
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Price-wise, I guess you know which is more expensive and which is more affordable. But, I would say both are priced reasonably with the quality it leaves you plus the volume and number of usage.