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Jun
22
My Top 5 Concealer.
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The Story of My Life: I cannot live without a concealer :P .
Seriously, I want to undergo those laser-injection-type which could lessen the darkness of undereye circles, but I am too coward since the skin in that area is extra sensitive. So for the meantime, I am happy to have discovered these concealers.

The 1st 2 concealers are my staple concealers as these are the ones I use on a daily basis. The Smashbox is very good for humid and hot season while the Revlon Colorstay during winter.

The 3rd concealer, I have been using for almost 4 years now but the catch is I only use it during special occasions or events which I know I have no time to retouch. And yes, the price is a factor why I do not use it often.

The last 2 concealers were gifts from make-up artist-friends and I love them, I use it during my job interviews and when I know we have meetings or when we have guests and yes, no time for retouch is a factor. They are long-wearing and are not cakey at all. The coverage is very nice, very good for corporate and barely there make-up :) .

1.) Smashbox Camera Ready Full Coverage concealer
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Dark circles and blotchy spots are a thing of the past with this vitamin-infused, portable fix-it stick. The innovative formula contains a soft focus powder to help minimize imperfections and vitamin C to fight free radicals and keep your skin looking younger. Provides natural yet buildable coverage on any area of the face.
$18.00

2.) Revlon Colorstay Undereye Concealer
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Exclusive ColorStay™ formula and soft-touch applicator work to gently conceal dark undereye circles and discolorations, while giving you natural looking coverage all day. SoftFlex™ technology provides a lightweight, comfortable feel. Oil-free. Non-pore-clogging. Non-irritating. With SPF 15 UVA and UVB protection.
$9.99

3.) Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage
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Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage completely camouflages dark circles, minor imperfections and discolorations.
Allure Best of Beauty Editors’ Choice – Best Concealer 2009
$28.00

4.) Bobbi Brown Corrector
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For very dark circles and extra coverage, Bobbi’s secret is her Correctors. Use daily or just when you need extra coverage. Designed to be layered under your yellow-based Creamy Concealer shade, Correctors come in a range of twelve Bisque and Peach shades. Use fingers or the Concealer Brush to apply up to the lashline and into the inner corner of the eye. Smooth and blend by gently patting with the pads of your fingers. Follow with a layer of your regular Creamy Concealer shade.
$22.00

5.) Benefit Erase Paste
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This concentrated, creamy concealer brightens and camouflages in one easy step! Targets dark circles, discoloration and imperfections.
$26.00

Ciao for now, I need to research on green shopping and yes, will blog about cosmetics that also contribute to saving mother earth :) .

Category: Benefit, Bobbi Brown, Laura Mercier, Revlon, eye sticks, foundation/base, palette for the eyes, smashbox  Tags:  2 Comments
May
28
Memorial Sale Alert #1: Smashbox.
SomethingPurple

So sorry for posting this Smashbox Sale Alert very late. I got preoccupied checking out life insurance quotes comparison and other errands in the homefront. Nevertheless, you still have until today to avail of this 20% off Friends&Family Smashbox sale. Just enter code: FF2010 upon check out and do not forget you get free shipping as well! Too bad I already purchased my Camera-Ready Concealer 2.0 at Ulta 2 days ago. Yay!
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May
02
Lash DNA.
SomethingPurple

I had my own story of lash perming, you know the way salons do it permanently, well, permanent for at least 3 months. The only thing I did not like about it is when the curls start to wear off and I have irregular eyelashes. A make-up artist friend told me that this process also lessens the growth of your lash and eventually leaving your eyes with lesser eyelashes. Yikes! So for those looking for a product that would help your lashes grow more in terms of volume, this Smashbox Lash DNA Mascara looks promising. Off to check out these  spring plungers before I log off. Have a blessed week ahead everyone :) .
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LASH DNA MASCARA

Revolutionary Double Helix Brush
- Specially-engineered design dramatically lengthens, separates & defines each lash
- Delivers intense, jet black lashes in just one coat
- Lashes instantly look bigger, bolder, longer & more defined
- Sweeps lashes up & out for a gorgeous, doe-eyed effect
$19.00

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Dec
18
Best of Smashbox Sampler Kit.
SomethingPurple

I was checking on furnace filters, when I chanced upon this email from Smashbox. How genius of Smashbox to give their customers a chance to try out the best of their best products. My friend, J was just asking me how Smashbox cosmetics are in terms of their foundation finish and texture. I told her that after years and years of searching for the right concealer, the Smashbox Camera-ready Full coverage Concealer Stick (in #2) is the best concealer to cover my dark undereye circles. Too bad it is not part of this sampler kit. But for all of you who wants to try Smashbox foundation and primer, this is a practical. Think of the bonus o-gloss and other lip glosses that are part of this sampler kit. Enabler mode, on!
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Includes: Mini Artificial Light in Glow, Mini Photo Finish Foundation Primer SPF 15 + Dermaxyl, Mini Photo Finish Foundation Primer Light, Mini O-Gloss Intuitive Lip Gloss, Mini Photo Op Under Eye Brightener, Cream Eye Liner Duo (full size!) in Caviar/Midnight Brown, Mini Eye Shadow Trio in Headshot, Mini Baked Fusion Soft Lights in Stardust, 2 Mini Lip Enhancing Glosses in Pout & Afterglow
$35.00

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Oct
02
eyeliners: CREAM vs. PENCIL
SomethingPurple

We’re off to another Road trip tomorrow, Washington, D.C. here we come :) . But before that, we need to pick up my mom in Baltimore, I am so excited as this would be my first time in MD. I hope the weather cooperates and there are roadside assistance available on our way. Anyways, before I bid everyone a Sunshiney Weekend, here’s my take on 2 of my favorite Eyeliner brands :) .

You see, I used to be not fond of eyeliners, well at least for my personal use and for everyday make-up. I have dark under-eye circles and my eyes are very round and big. Thus, only a few strokes of eyeliners would make my feature look very sharp. I don’t like that. But of course, during special occasions, eyeliners are a must to complete my look. However, when I came here, I noticed that my eyes have become droopy (yes, old age) and during winter I look very pale without one. So I started to try out other eyeliners from gel to cream to pencils. I have been a regular user of Mac Kohl and other cheapo gel eyeliner brands until I discover Urban Decay Glide-On :) . My favorite is this Velvet Rope. From this collection, I love the Stash and 1999 shades. Very easy to apply, it literally glides. Once applied, you can smudge it and let it dry. I love how these glider pens enhance my eyes but with a softer and defined look.
P1010310Next, would be the Smashbox cream eyeliners. You gotta have a perfect eyeliner brush in order to achieve a clean look. This is what I use during special occasions because the colors are more pigmented than the UD Glide-on pens.

What are you favorite eyeliners?

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Oct
02
Smashbox Let’s do Lunch still ongoing…
SomethingPurple

Do you still remember my entry on the Smashbox Let’s do Lunch promo? Here are some of the freebies I got from this ultra-cool promo, will take pics of the rest later.

As I wrote in that entry, Smashbox offers this promo every Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am-2pm PST. You get a free gift with your order, depending on what’s the featured FREE product/gift of the week. Also, they ship free on any amount in the U.S.

I would love to buy and get my freebie each week but I am currently helping a cousin to put up her small business in the province. I promise to get her barcode scanners. Anyways, I always check the Let’s Do Lunch free gift before I purchase anything and so far these 3 plus the lipgloss duo I got for free too are great freebies. My favorites are the Camera-Ready Full Coverage Concealer and the cream eyeliner palette. The concealer gives me the perfect coverage I need plus it never cakes and the eyeliner palette never smears.

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Just purchased the camera-ready full coverage concealer and I got the eyeliner palette for free plus the jumbo size sample o-gloss.

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Jul
08
lipgloss galore.
SomethingPurple

I feel like blogging today. Haven’t you noticed? I’ve been bombarding this blog with entries :) . So before I proceed and contact this porcelain tile supplier hubby asked me to do, I am going to share my recent lipgloss haul.
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From Left to Right:
1.) Maybelline Watershine 3d essence in Bewitching Pink
2.) Smashbox Duo Lipgloss in Date Night and Ladies Night
3.) MAC Lustreglass in Beaux
4.) MAC Lipglass in Magnetique
5.) MAC Lipglass in Languish
6.) MAC Lipglass in Mouthwatering
7.) MAC Lipglass in Fleur de Light
8.) Clinique Long last glosswear SPF 15 in Air Kiss
9.) Smashbox O-gloss

If there is 1 thing I love to hoard, that would be lipsticks/lipglosses :) . I just can’t get enough of them.

Anyways, I could not really make an in-depth review of all these lipglosses because I love them all. But you all know that MAC Lipglass can really create a very luminous effect on the lips. It also reduces all lip lines and it is long-wearing. On the other hand, Smashbox lip glosses are heavy in terms of coverage and I love it because it is very pigmented. The Clinique Long Last glosswear has very light coverage. But the biggest surprise is the Smashbox O-gloss :) . I just love it and perfect for Summer. It gives you the natural perfect shade of pink that suits your skintone. It’s magic!

What are you favorite lipglosses?

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May
04
Smashbox Let’s Do Lunch!
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My make-up addict friend, Glo alerted me about this ongoing promo from Smashbox when I purchased my Cameo cream eyeliner which is by the way, on sale now at $16.50.

Every Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am-2pm PST, you get a free gift with your order, depending on what’s the featured FREE product/gift of the week.  When I ordered mine I got the duo lipgloss, which I will make a review in another entry and that duo blush in photo.  Also, they ship free on any amount in the U.S.

What fun ayt? :)

I learned that this is an ongoing promo since last year and I do not know until when this will last. What I normally do, if I do not like the current featured product I wait for another week to make my order. Super super good deal and don’t forget the FREE SHIPPING too.

EDITED: Also, they give out free JUMBO samples :) Isn’t this deal very tempting, I don’t mind buying Smashbox cosmetics online weekly but I am currently saving up for one of these tv stands.

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