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NYX Philippines sent me goodies for review. I was a bit giddy receiving their products. I could still remember when I was just starting my blog years ago and NYX Round lipsticks were very popular online so I ended up buying a lot of colors from an an international website. NYX Round lipsticks boosted my blog stats because people were going to my blog for lip swatches. Sadly, my previous photos all got deleted. Pero keri lang hindi ko matake siguro na makita mga Makeup of the day photos ko before!!! hahaha Moving on, I got these makeup from NYX.

I got the shades Fruit Punch and Hunk. When I first got hold of these lipsticks, the weather in MNL was very humid and hot back then. I even thought that these lipstick were on the verge of a meltdown because when I swatched them at the back of my hand these lipsticks felt like breaking. Good thing I did not give them away because these are very nice lipsticks!! They are a hybrid of a lipstick and balm. They looked like tinted lipbalms on my lips! They feel so light and moisturizing. They give off a glossy finish or healthy sheen on the lips. The texture is creamy and buttery. The color pay off is surprisingly good. Most glossy lipsticks do not work on my dark lips but with these lipsticks, I can wear them on their own without any lip liners. Also, these lipsticks lasted a good three hours on my lips without retouch but sans eating/drinking. However, despite not lasting on the lips that much these lippies leave a nice pink stain the lips. These lippies do not have any scent. My only problem with these butter lipsticks is the fact that they do not work well with dry chapping lips. Because they are glossy and hydrating, they have the tendency to emphasize dryness and flaking.

NYX Butter Lipstick in Fruit Punch, NYX Butter Lipstick in Hunk

I was surprised that both shades are wearable for everyday wear. Fruit Punch is a bright coral fuchsia pink while Hunk is a purplish hot pink.

I got other lipsticks but decided not to open them first because I have so many lipsticks opened in my stash right now. I got NYX Full Throttle lipstick in Lethal Kiss and a NYX Suede Lipstick. Have you seen Zoella's recent bronze makeup tutorial? I am lemming for the NYX Suede Lipstick in Sandstorm because it looks so good on her!!

I also got this NYX Illuminator in the shade Chaotic. This is a nice light peachy pink shade with gold sparkles. It delivers a very beautiful glow on the skin but it does not look like a highlighter on my skin. Instead, it looks like a light blush with sheen. The color is very subtle and glowing but does not lasts long on my cheeks. On fairer skin, this illuminator will definitely show up as a blush.

The product itself is smooth and blendable. Despite having sparkles it does not feel gritty at all.

Lastly, I tried the Green Tea Blotting Paper. This smells so good. If you are not a fan of green tea scent, this one is not for you. I do notice that this blotting paper works well for dry to normal skin. This will definitely work for those with oily to super oily skin.

They also sent me a tinted moisturizer but the shade I got was too dark for my skin tone. I will probably be mixing it with my lighter shades of foundation to put it to good use.

I miss trying out NYX!!! Thankfully, they are now available in the Philippines.

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What NYX products have you tried and high recommend?

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Wrote by donnarence

Last week, I had the chance to attend the Kojie San Event. It was a very informative afternoon with Kojie San. There are skin experts like Dr. Lindsay Torralba who explained the difference with whitening and lightening.

Did you know that there is a difference between the two? Lightening involves the process of returning the skin in their original state which is before sun damage or discoloration. This process reverses sun damage or skin blotchiness and usually involves gentle routine of bringing back radiance to the skin. On the other hand, whitening aims to change ones skin tone by using drastic steps and this process usually involves harsh chemicals that may irritate or even damage the skin. That afternoon, I learned that Kojie San's main aim is skin lightening. Kojie San is made of natural ingredients and is made up of two powerful based ingredients which are high grade virgin coconut oil and Kojic Acid. Take note that their Kojic Acid is a by product of fermentation when making Japanese rice wine or sake. This is the reason why I love Kojie San. I have been very vocal about my skin disorder- psoriasis and my skin is very sensitive. Finding the right soap or lotion that can bring radiance to my skin without irritating it has been my goal since college years. Thankfully, I found Kojie San.

Kojie San Kojic Soap is the only lightening soap that works well on my dry sensitive skin. It does not leave my skin tight or course after use. I can even go on the day without applying any lotion because it is made up of high grade virgin coconut oil which help hydrates my skin.

I am a few days before my fifth month of pregnancy and I am very glad that I have not yet experienced any darkening issues on the nape or armpit area. Kojie San Products really helped maintain my skin color and gives it a beautiful glow. Overall, I highly recommend Kojie San to Filipinas who would like to achieve radiant light skin without the harmful side effects of harsh chemicals that stripped the skin of its natural pigment.

"Since 2007, Kojiesan has been consistently producing their Kojic Acid soap blending high-grade Kojic Acid & virgin coconut oil with effective lightening ingredients that keeps dark pigmentation from forming and inhibits the activity of tyrosinase, the enzyme that produces melanin. Melanin is the pigment responsible for the skin’s darker color.

Despite its massive multinational competition, Kojiesan’s formulation turned out to be the key ingredient in convincing local whitening fans to become true believers. Today, it is the number one Kojic Acid soap in the Philippines.

With regular use, Kojiesan can slow down melanin production and prevent darkening of the skin. It is best for treatment to even out skin tone, erase dark spots and other forms of skin pigmentations. It also corrects skin discoloration and of course lightens skin. Kojiesan products do not contain any hydroquinone, mercury or steroid that may cause further skin irritation like blisters, swelling and severe allergy."

P.S. I really hope Kojie San will expand their lightening range and feature - body scrub and underarm cream.

Have you tried Kojie San Lightening Range?

Godbless

Wrote by donnarence

When I got this Maybelline Rosy Mattes last month, I was super excited to give them a try. They were sent to me by Maybelline for review and I could not be more excited but what makes me giddy the most was the fact that I have not been into pink lipsticks for quite some time now. Since last yr, I prefer nude and reddish brown hues which makes me feel old because these are the shades my mom always look for when buying lipsticks. Or nauso lang talaga ang nude lipsticls because of Kylie Jenner at nakigaya ako. Hehe

This Rosy Matte line from Maybelline Colorsensational is probably my most favorite line. The colors may look pale on the tube and too light for my liking but surprisingly they look good on me especially Rosy Peach.

The consistency is creamy and lightweight. Some lighter shades such as apricot beige and salmon pink may appear a bit patchy especially on dry lips. To achieve an even color and to get most out of the shade, layering is advisable. If you have dark lip lines like me, opting to pair it with a lip liner of tha same shade family will make the colors more beautiful. The only shade that I can use sans a lip liner is Rosy Peach.

Maybelline Rosy Matte Lipstick Philippines

These lipsticks have a creamy formula but they do not bleed on my lips. They do not have any scent (as far as I can remember). As for staying power, these lipsticks lasts for more than 3 hrs on my lips without eating. They do not smear nor rub off instantly whenever I drink.

If you find the shades too light, then you use darker shades of lip liner to adjust the tone. Most of the time, I use the lighter shades like the natural beige on top of my deep colored liquid lipsticks. These lipsticks also work nicely when combined with other lipsticks. Contrary to their line name - rosy matte, these have a slight sheen to them when worn.

Here are the swatches of the lipsticks. I wanted to post lip swatches but my dry lips is not cooperating at the moment.

Natural Beige - it is a muted brownish pink

Soft Pink - a light barbie pink with blue undertones

Rosy Peach - a perfect pink in my opinion that works well with my medium skin tone. This is a cross between medium rosy pink

with slight coral hints

Apricot Beige - a pale peach

Salmon Pink - True to its name, this is a light salmon pink

Overall, I really like these rosy matte lippies. For 299 pesos, these lipsticks are very affordable for their quality. My favorite is Rosy Peach and I hughly recommend you get this shade if you are wary of the pale hues of this line.

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Wrote by donnarence

I am currently blogging while stuck in traffic. I have been pretty busy this past week nawala na naman momentum ko sa pag bblog. Well, this future momma gotta work for the bebe!! Anyways, Iwhite Korea sent me samples of their BB Cream for me to try. Iwhite Korea is known for their affordable products housed in sachets. This BB Cream is no exception. Each sachet is split in 2 and has 4ml weight. One sachet is good for two usages. This only costs 24.50 pesos. Very cheap right? It is perfect for travel and will definitely not take too much space in your kit. I only wish that this BB Cream comes in a resealable packaging because I find the packaging messy to work with especially if this product is used sparingly.

This BB cream is made of plant extracts and smells very yummy (reminds me of peaches). I do not know with other people but I really love the scent of this BB cream. This comes in two shades Light and Beige. The shade light is yellow based and suits my NC30 skintone. As for Beige, the shade is a bit darker than light and it has more of an olive tone to it.

The BB cream has a watery texture and blends well. It feels lightweight and feels very very hydrating on the skin. It does work well with my very dry and sensitive skin. It evens out my skintone but it does not cover my redness and dark under eyes. As I mentioned, this BB Cream is very hydrating, thus, making it very dewy when worn. You may refer to the photo below to see how dewy this looks on my skin. Due to its moisturizing properties, this product tends to cake especially when it layered. My recommendation is used it sparingly and make sure to blend very well. It stays on for hours and works as great base underneath powder foundation.

Overall, it is a good hydrating BB cream but I really wished this has spf in it (para bongga, pero choosy paba 24.50 nalang nga eh). If peg niyo ang dewy skin, then you nay want to give this product a try. I recommend this to those with dry skin.