Review : Avon Ultra Color Rich Mega Impact Lipstick

I was taking a walk at Ayala Mall when I saw an Avon booth. I checked it out and they were giving free lipstick samples (who am I to say no?). The color I got is Charged Cherry. Avon is celebrating its 35^th year in the industry so they’re giving discounts on a lot of regular items, too. For this one, full size is selling at Php375 but now it’s only Php199.

Review : Etude House Black Head Remover Dual Sheet

Having black heads is one of my major skin problems so I'm really into different kind of ways to remove it. I usually settle for pore strips but if there's some left, I use my black head remover tool to clean it.  Being an avid "pore cleaner" I know I had to try this one from Etude house. An average pore strip would cost me around Php150 for 10pcs but I think this one cost about Php80 per pair so I can't say it's cheap.

Process includes two steps. First step is to remove the black heads and second is to close the pores. 

The first sheet (on top is already used when I took the picture) is well soaked and feels cool on the skin. Scent is really light and it smells kindda like tea leaf. The material is like thick cotton enough to peel into three parts. You're supposed to leave it for 15 minutes and then use a cue tip to swipe off all the sebum. Then again, it didn't really work as it claims because I still needed to use my black head pricking tool. It’s much easier to remove though unlike the usual when I only use steamed towel before I start pricking.

Sheet 2 is also made of cotton with a thick gel on one side. No weird feeling while I have it on and I think it’s unscented. I also couldn’t say for sure if it worked or I was just able to remove the clog but you can see on the picture that somehow my pores looked a bit smaller than the beginning.

Before

After

Would I buy it again?

 

Yes but I wouldn’t replace my regular pore strip with it. I clean my pores every three days so that would cost me Php800 a month. Probably I’ll schedule it once a week as part of my weekend pampering.

Review : San San Age Defense Make-up Set

I bought this last month during the sale for Php170 but original price is Php200. It's a complete collection of four eye shadows, two blushes, a face powder and a lip palette with seven shades. I got mine in number 02 which has a green quad. It's a little less 3 1/2 inches in length and around 2 1/2 inches in width which is a good size to bring with. It has a brush for the blush and a dual end lip brush and sponge tip applicator. They aren't much useful if you ask me specially the blush brush because it shed a lot but would still do if you have no better option.

I've seen a lot of make-up sets like this but so far this is my favorite packaging. I like the fact the lip palette is separated from the powder ones and that the face powder have its own case too because I hate it when the powder mixed with the cream ones and seeing eye shadow dusts on my face powder.

Review : Mabelline Clear Smooth Aqua Gel Foundation

I had this for awhile now and really like using it so I thought, why not make a write-up about it. For a small bottle at Php349, it's not that cheap to buy without knowing if it'll suit your skin specially if its sensitive.

Product Says :
1) Water-based formula gives skin a light and fresh sensation.
2) Controls shine for an all day perfect and healthy-looking complexion.
3) Evens out skin tone and covers imperfections.
5) Feels soothing and cares for your skin with chamomile, aloe and Vitamin E.
6) 100% Oil Free.
7) Dermatologist tested.
8) Allergy tested.
9) Fragrance free.
10) Hypoallergenic.
11) Won't clog pores.

Review : Royal Jelly Essence Mask

I got this from Beauty Credit a few months back as a free gift but I kindda forgot about it. I was looking for the Somang or Beauty Credit mark at the back label but I didn't find any so I suppose they're just distributing it for MJCare. That explains the English translation because most Somang and Beauty Credit products doesn't have translation. I checked out their website (www.mjcare.co.kr) and surprisingly, it's on their best products list.

Product Says :

     -Power relaxation skin with moisturizing treatment for professional spa results at home.

     -Make your skin elastic, moistened, clear and relax. For all skin types and 4 seasons.

My Product Experience :

Upon opening the package, you can see the liquid goodness squeezing out. The thick cotton mask is well soaked but there's still enough liquid for neck and elbows left in the package. As I expected, it is relaxing and it smells nice like tea with honey. Of course, my skin turned sticky twenty minutes later but almost dry like it's all been absorbed by my skin.

The sheet mask fits me nicely apart from the eyes, nose and mouth area which is typical.

I was kindda surprise that it was almost the size of an A4 magazine, though. It makes me think if my face is really that big.

The next morning, my skin feel soft, smooth, tight and really moist clearly the same as what it says  in the package. My skin looked less tired, too. I'm not sure about the four seasons but I think this is good during the cold days if you want to keep your skin moisturize.

Will I buy it again? :

Definitely. This lives up to what it claims. At least that part that I can read.

My First FOTD : Blue Lit Fountain

This will be my very first FOTD post and honestly, I'm not sure if there will be more after this (depends if you want more =^x^=). I still wanted to try though and hope you would appreciate it. This will also be my entry for Celline08 of Product Arena's Giveaway/Contest. (You can click here for more info)

The giveaway is about the Holiday Festivities. Two winners will be chosen for the contest and two will also be randomly picked for consolation prizes. If you don't have a blog, you can simply post your looks on her fan page. Deadline of entries was suppose to be on the 31st of December but she moved it till 10th of January (still plenty of time to create the look =^-^=). Unfortunately, this is only open for Phlippine residents.

Let's move on with the look.

The Inspiration :

I took a photo from my friend's album on Facebook (Michael Belmonte Sagun). It's a picture of  a water fountain by the mall entrance with blue tiles and white lights placed on where the water is coming out ( I think...). Looking at the drops of water, I thought it looks like Christmas lights so I suppose it's a good choice.

Review : Wet n Wild Ulitmate Eybrow Kit

Finally, my latest post is up. My pc broke and I got so busy with work, I wasn't able to blog much. I'm really sorry for that. Anyway, I hope you enjoy reading this review.

I got this from Pure Beauty at Ayala Mall for Php399. I was only thinking of buying a brow pencil but decided to get this one instead. I've been using this for only a month but this is definitely one of my favorites as of the moment. It has two colors of brow powder, light and dark tone, a brow gel, tweezers which is useful to me because I pluck, a small angled brush and  a mirror underneath.

Both powders are really pigmented. I use the darker color to form the arch of my brow to the ends and use the lighter one to fill in the rest. I honestly prefer to use this than a brow pencil. It creates that strong and full brows without that drawn look that you get from a pencil. Since the brush is really fine and soft, I also use this on my lash line. It doesn't last long unlike a real liner but its good to emphasize your eyes without too much drama and get a naturally full looking lashes for that effortless day look and it doesn't transfer like other eyeliners I've tried.

Review : Duo Fibre Brush (Etude House)

I saw this a year ago but didn't buy one  because I'm more comfortable with using  a sponge. But when I visited Etude House recently, it only cost Php 428, Php100 less than before. It wasn't on sale though. In short, I bought one to try it out. I was pretty excited because this is my first duo fibre and brush purchase from Etude. I'm also confident that this is going to be good because I trust the brand but I got a little disappointed after I get to use it.

Review : St. Ives Facial Mask

I saw a tube of this mask in a salon near my place. I know St. Ives is a good brand of skin care line, but I wasn't aware of this item since it's not included in their product list at St. Ives.com. I'm a huge fan of facial masks as part of my weekend pampering rituals so i really wanted to try it.

During application, the mask feels cool in my skin. I can feel the tightening of my face due to the clay ingredient slowly drying. I have a really sensitive skin but I haven't had any problems or irritations after using it for three times. 

Review : Careline Eyeshadow Quad (Soul)

The entire package is light, compact and easy to use on the go since it comes with four sponge applicator. It's cute at first sight but it's not really that functional for the following reasons:

You can only use the applicator that comes with it since the open area is really small for a brush to fit in.

• It seems like it may pass through the divider and mix with other colors so don't shake it much.
• It will need a lot of shaking when you're running out of eye shadow to make use of the entire 20 grams.
• If you want to depot them you may, but it's not gonna be easy. You can either use the opening where the sponge goes through or remove the lid underneath like I did.

St. Ives Collagen Elastin Moisturizer

I was browsing the net for skin care products when I stumbled on St.Ives.com. They offer an online test where they ask questions about your skin condition and then they'll introduce their products that best matches your answer.

Two products were suggested to me but I only got this one. This moisturizer cost me Php264 with a net weight of 10 oz. I've been using mine every night for months now but it's still far from getting emptied. I think one tub would last me around four to five months of regular use. So I'd say it's really worth its price base on the quantity.

Review : Nichido Volume Mascara

Let's start with the brush... The brush is compact and a little too thick for my taste. I wouldn't advise this for those with really short lashes because it can scratch your lids and become messy during application.

The solution is really thick so it can hold your lashes for a long period. Great for those with thick and stubborn eyelashes that points down. One thing about it is it may pile up into chunks so you need to wait till it dries before adding your second coat.

Review : San San Blushes

1. San San Cheek Blusher in Honey Blush

          The color is lovely but it's a little powdery. It looks pigmented but it fades like there's nothing on your face when blended  so you'll need to apply it several times to be noticed. I usually do mine two to three times each cheek. I'm not sure for the other shades, but this one has a matte finish best during summer for that naturally healthy sun-kissed look. The brush isn't really any useful but if you insist on using it, do so in a circular motion.

Reveiw : CareLine Oil Control Foundation

The first that I noticed was the strong vanilla scent. I can smell it right after tearing the package. It took a while before it wore off a bit. 


The container is a thick, soft pressed tube with a small nozzle so it's less likely to dispose more than what you need during application. Although I cannot say the same if you would just toss it in your kit when you bring it with you.

Review : Affordable Make-up Brush Sets in Manila

Divisoria must be the first place to come to your mind when thinking about buying anything affordable in Manila. But honestly, its just too big and crowded for me to handle. So I went to Quiapo instead to look for make-up brushes. I found one for a really low price of P180 for 12 pieces with brush roll.

It's brandless but the quality is not that cheap at all. The bristles are soft and the handles are sturdy. I think these are the same brushes they use on small salons. Although I did loss a few strands with the powder and blush brush after combing it.