They serve cookies and drinks to their clients.

This is a before photo of my hair. My before hair situation is evidently a disaster due  to DIY hair color. Zoey explained to me that my hair have three tones. I did not understand her  at first afterwards I asked an employee to take a photo of my hair. I was surprised to see that my hair actually looked crazy! I now understood what Zoey was telling me. The middle portion was light and the ends are dark, then my roots are black. My hair color was awful and I was not aware of it until I went to Rina and Boss.

I will be on a blogging marathon for the next few days because I do not have much in my work calendar. Ang saya diba? hehe I got invited by Detail Makeover to their Anniversary Launch but I was not able to attend due to conflict in schedule. Detail Makeover was generous enough to send me their Anniversary Bundle Box. I was extra thrilled to receive this PR Kit primarily because of the Metallics Eyeshadow Palette.  I had swatched this over and over again at SM because I really wanted to buy it (buti na lang nagpigil ako or else 2 ang palette ko.. hihi). 

Right off the bat, I will tell you that I adore this palette. From the color selection to the pigmentation to the texture, this is by far the best local eyeshadow palette I have ever tried. The eyeshadows are more like press pigments because of the super rich color pay off. The texture is soft and buttery. With one swipe, my finger can readily pick up the product sans any major fall out. These shadows have intense shimmer and shine making the colors look extra vibrant. Some may think that this palette is only for meant for glam occasions. I beg to disagree. This palette has two layers of very wearable everyday shades. I wear Pallas and Mira in court hearings! hahaha I applied it using my pinky finger with a very light hand. You can apply this wet or dry. Since, these shadows have a very dramatic and intense shine, I prefer using my fingers to apply these shadows. I can control the intensity of the eyeshadow when I use my pinky finger as my applicator. For extreme shine, spritz a flat shader brush with water before dipping onto the eyeshadow and apply the product in a pressing manner on the lid to get that ultimate color pay off. I can use these shadows on their own or without any primer. They also blend well on the lids. 

This palette has an intense creamy black eyeshadow that can even pass off as a gel liner due to its pigmentation!! 

I really think that this palette is definitely a winner in my book and also the best one in the local beauty market. What is your favorite eyeshadow?

You may purchase the Anniversary Bundle at https://detailmakeover.shop/ 

Godbless

Hello everyone! I know a lot of you have been waiting for my Sunnies Face Fluffmatte Lipstick review. I promise to post the review over the long weekend. For now, let me share with you a lip product that I have been loving for months now. I got these K-Palette Lasting Lip Tint Stick last March and from then on, these babies have become my favorites!!! When I was in the process of destashing my makeup, I told myself  "Ito lang at yung Maybelline Hyperink ko eh sapat na! " That is how much I love these tints that I could let go of all my other lipsticks! For real ah! 

My love for these tints came quite a surprise because these are glossy and have a sheer to light pigmentation. Having dark lip lines, I was always drawn to lipsticks with richer pigmentation but I guess these tints are the exception.

According to Beautybox Corp, these tints have:

• Hydrating formula – Provides 100% hydration from Shea Butter, Ceramides, and Sodium Hyalorunate that offer plenty of moisture for dry and chapped lips.

• Non-stick formula – The lightweight and non-sticky formula stays on your lips comfortably through the day.

• Lasting Color – Achieve a long-lasting subtle lip color with one swipe! 

Hi everyone. I got these Careline Multi sticks because of the raves of youtubers. Initially, I do not have plans on purchasing them at all except for the contour stick. Why? The first time I swatched them at the mall they have this paste like consistency which really turned me off. However, after watching a lot of youtube reviews, I was really surprise at how well their products glide and blend on screen. Sabi ko so may mali sa testers sa Careline, without much thought, I bought the Careline Multi Sticks hoping it will up to the claims/raves online. Also, I tried looking up for blog review on this product pero puro youtube reviews lumalabas eh kaya I decides to review them.

Before proceeding with review, please note that I have dry sensitive skin. I have psoriasis and I have flare ups on my face. I have also tried these products for 5 full days before reviewing them. I tried going out and inside and an airconditioned room to see how these products work under different conditions (maulan, maaraw, humid weather lahat yan naexperience ko nung mga nakaraang ilang araw! Grabe ang weather ng pinas parang ako pabago bago ng mood hehe) 

Okay, tama na ang kadaldalan ko. Ito na ang totoong review. These multi sticks reminds me a lot of Etude House Play 101 sticks release 2 years ago. These are called multi sticks because you can use these on your eyes, cheeks, and lips. On the other hand, I prefer to use them specifically for the purpose each stick is designed except for the strobe and blush sticks which are winners in this review. Ayan patikim kung ano ang pinakabet ko sa lahat. Hehe

Each stick is housed in a plastic twist up tube with transparent cap. Each has a net weight of 5 grams and these are made in China. This cost 199 pesos each.

From L-R: Highlighter, Strobe, Contour, Primer, Peach and Rose

Based on the swatches, these sticks have a creamy consistency. Let us discuss the sticks one by one.

PRIMER STICK - I was expecting so much from this stick because this is the product that gave immediate results when swatched. Anong ibi kong sabihin? When I swatched this stick, it smoothen and matiffied the area kung san ko siya nilagay. However, on my dry skin, this stick is a No NO!!! This highlighted my dry patches and psoriasis flare ups. On smooth areas of my skin, products like the blush looked extremely patchy and the highlighter stick got displaced under my eye with the primer stick underneath them. Sabi ko talaga sa IG stories ko, wala ang pangit ng Careline and I was about to give up on these sticks when JC Fabuleux told me that the culprit might be the primer stick. Ito nga ang cause ng dahilan! Haha I do not like this product at all. I do not know if it will work on oily skin.

So, after the meltdown using the primer stick, I used the other products without it.

HIGHLIGHTER STICK- Hindi ko alam kung san anggulo ng stick na ito naging highlighter siya. Haha This works as a light concealer for me especially for my under eyes. This can correct my dark circles because it has a beige peach tones. It can stay on for hours without retouching provided it is set with powder. Since it has a light coverage, it does not entirely cover up my dark under eyes. Pass din ako dito since I prefer high coverage concealers.

Peach Stick without setting powder

Rose stick with setting powder
(pasintabi sa national outfit ng mga nanay hehe)

Peach Stick is a milky peach. 

Rose Stick is a coral pink shade.

CONTOUR STICK -  This is a neutral brown shade but gives off slightly ashy/grayish tones. It works well as a shading stick for shaping and defining areas like the nose bridge and cheek bones. I am also not a fan of the shade because this tends to look muddy on my skin.  Also, this does not last long on me even when set. As in sayang!!!!!!!!! This wears off easily like after 4 hours waley na. If you are looking for a great contouring base na swak sa budget, try the LA Girl Pro Concealer. They have darker shades that works best for contouring and bronzing.

STROBE STICK - Sabi nga nila save the best for last. When I saw this strobe stick being reviewed and youtuber were gasping for their breaths kasi ang ganda daw niya. Hindi ako naninawala. I told myself siyempre ang dami niyong ilaw, this product will illuminate talaga. Well, nung inapply ko siya ayun ganon din reaction ko. Napanganga din ako! Haha Ang ganda nito sobra. The shade is not simple champage. okay! Hindi siya champagne. This strobe stick is an iridiscent rose champagne color. Under the sun and natural lighting, it is just rose champagne but under fluorecent light, I can see tiny flecks of blue shimmer which can be quite unnoticeable. This explains why this highlighter gives off a cool toned highlight on my yellow skin tone. Also, it has a wet look kind of finish and you can intensify this look if you follow it up with a mist. I prefer warm highlighters but this one is so beautiful because it makes my skin look so glowing!! I applying this after setting everything with powder. I use my fingers to apply this strobe stick. It looks perfect on photos!!!!!This does not feel gritty nor does it highlight my bumps. It lasts whole day on me leaving my face with a subtle glow by the end of the day!!!! (Ang daming explanation points. Damang dama niyo ba ang excitement ko sa product na ito) 😂

Overall, I highly recommend the peach, rose, and most especially the strobe stick! 

Have you tried these multi sticks? What is your favorite?
Godbless

 When I gave birth last year, I truly felt lost. (Blame it to my hormones) I remembered that I even thought of giving away all my makeup yung tipong essentials lang talaga ang ititira ko. Good thing nahimasmasan ako! Nakakaloka diba kung ginawa ko yun! hahaha When I went back to work, my love for makeup and beauty slowly came back.  One of my favorite purchases is this lip and cheek stick from Happy Skin. FYI, I have a current addiction to lip and cheek tints because I really wanted something that I could wear the whole day without retouching dahil wala ng time magretouch pag nanay na. (Chos)

When I first saw these tint sticks, they reminded me so much of the old Tarte Cheek Stains released more than a decade ago. I remembered buying the Tarte Trio way back in college and I did not like them. These cheek tints, on the other hand, are very nice!! Nung pagkaswatch ko palang sa kanila sa Happy Skin Stall in Robinsons Magnolia, I knew I have to buy them. These tints are marketed as glowing and moisturizing lip and cheek tints. Since I have perpetually dry skin, I really wanted to achieve that glass skin effect kahit sa cheeks ko na lang. 

 I bought these tints at BeautyMNL. com for 449 pesos each. These tints only have two shades - Cherry Glow and Berry Fresh.

On my cheeks- Cherry Glow

 On my cheeks - Berry Fresh

Overall, I love these lip and cheek sticks. Aside from their staying power, these tints can really brighten my face in an instant. Goodbye stress ang effect! hehe 

What lip and cheek stain are you loving? Any recos?

Godbless!

 Hello!! Hindi kayo namamalikmata, may bagong blog post talaga ako! hehe I miss blogging so much. For a time akala ko kaya ko na ilet go ang pagbblog pero hindi pala. This is my way of destressing and keeping my sanity. Being busy with work felt like I was in law school all over again kaya I decided to go back to blogging to get rid of all the anxiety in my system. For my comeback post (naks!), I decided to blog about something very close to my heart --- siyempre foundation. hehe I got this Maybelline Foundation more than a month ago. Yes, nung hindi pa siya locally available. Nabili ko siya sa tumataginting na 700 pesos. Ang mahal compared sa price niya locally  which is only 499 pesos. I am glad Maybelline brought this product in the Philippines. Right off the bat, I like this more than the Fit Me foundation.

I got the shade Natural Beige (220) which is a perfect match on me. Swak na swak talaga sa kulay ko. It has a pump and is housed in a glass bottle. The pump dispenses product easily and the amount (the pump dispenses) can be controlled. It has 30 ml / 1fl. oz. of product. This foundation claims the following:

The texture of this foundation is creamy and it really blends and glides well on my skin even without primer. It has a thick formulation with a medium to full coverage. It has a velvety matte powder finish and sets quite easily. That is why it is best applied with the use of the fingers to get the maximum coverage and also to warm up the product during application. I tried applying it with a a brush and it really looked streaky. The coverage is divine!As in! It is not at par with my Marc Jacobs Remarcble Foundation which is the most pigmented and full coverage foundation I have tried but for a drugstore product, this one is such a treasure! It can cover up my dark circles, my psoriasis flare ups and the ugly discolorations on the sides of my nose and other parts of my cheeks. It amazingly blurs out my pores sans primer. Indeed, this is one of the best drugstore foundations in terms of coverage. Kinabog niya si Loreal Infallible in so many levels. Staying power is also great because it can keep my face fresh for almost the whole day especially the cheek area.  It has this makeup scent which is tolerable. This foundation may feel heavy especially for those who are not used to wearing makeup. I tried using this everyday for a week and it did not clogged my pores and did not irritate/nor caused me breakouts.

  Now, for all the impressive things I have mentioned about this foundation, all of you may think that I will be giving this product a 10/10 rating. Gustong gusto kong mahalin ng sobra sobra itong foundation na ito pero ang hirap niyang mahalin. hahaha Sabi ko nga sa isang reader ko, this is like a Marc Jacobs Remarcable Foundation na medyo kinulang (ibang level kasi pigmentation and kapit ni Marc Jacobs). This foundation is very complex to work with especially if you have dry skin. I also have to take into consideration the skin care products I use to prevent it from looking heavy and cakey on my skin.  Also, the weather also affects the performance of this foundation. It looked like a mess on humid days (especially on the nose area) and there are days when it still looks cakey even when it is raining. Grabe sala sa init sala sa lamig tong foundation na ito and I really can't decipher when will it good on my skin. Due to its finish, this foundation tends to highlight my lines and dry areas.

Overall, I can say that this foundation is good based on its price point, longevity, amazing coverage, and perfect shade match. In terms of performance on my dry skin, that is a different matter. As I have mentioned, there are days when it works for me and days when it does not. I have yet to find the right skincare product that it will work best with.  I know ang labo nitong review ko but I am speaking for someone with dry skin who wants to make this foundation work. I have not experienced caking and meltdown with Estee Lauder Double Wear and Loreal Infallible which are also meant for oily skin gals. 

Have you tried this foundation? Did it work for you? If you have dry skin, what skin care products are your using to prevent it from caking?

Godbless.

[SKIP THE NEXT TWO PARAGRAPHS KUNG AYAW NIYO NG MGA HANASH KO SA BUHAY hahaha] I'm back!!! Siyempre bago matapos ang taon, I promised myself that I will revive this blog. Naghihingalo na eh!! Kidding aside, I miss doing swatches and reviews. When I heard that Vice Ganda will be launching his own makeup line, I was a bit confused. I really thought na fake news siya until I saw the website https://www.vicecosmetics.com.ph/. I just can't believe that immediately after Anne Curtis launched her BLK cosmetics, Vice Ganda followed with her own cosmetics line (pero sa totoo lost lang talaga ako kasi di na ako makasabay sa mga latest sa beauty and makeup ever since I became a mother!). I have been hearing a lot of good reviews from different bloggers and youtubers about the Vice Cosmetics. I really wanted to try their products after their launch last October, however, every time I pass by at the Vice Cosmetics stall, nagkakagulo ang mga tao sa pagsswatch!! Be it a college student or a middle aged woman, they are all ogling and going cray about these lipsticks. Sadly, laging out of stock din yung mga shades na gusto ko itry. I really wanted to test the shade first or feel the consistency of the lipsticks before buying them. Then, just this month, Vice Cosmetics released their newest shades!!! (Wow! That was fast ha!! ) When I saw the new shades specifically of the liquid lipsticks, I knew I had to get them.

I ordered all from Lazada. After two days, I got the products na! Hindi na ako nastress makipag sikuhan or agawan sa mga iba pang consumers sa mall. hehe  Sa sobrang excitement ko, I ordered two Kerstofayn! haha Actually, I was in a hurry to order because I was really trying to hide my orders from hubby but eventually he found out because he was the one who paid for these lipsticks when they arrived. haha

Moving on to the real review, ito na.
The packaging reminds me of Jeffrey Star with a touch of Dose of Colors. Like the usual liquid lipsticks, these phenomenal liquid lipsticks are housed in a plastic packaging. The hot pink cap is really an eye catcher. I forgot to take photos of the doe foot applicators but some shades have brush tips that are slanted while there are shades that have straight tips.

Each liquid lipsticks, has 0.10 fluid ounce of product.

I got six shades. I skipped those with reddish tints because I wanted wearable hues. After trying these lipsticks, I really wish I got Phenom or Blockbuster because those shades are perfect for the holidays. 

Comparison of Hanash and Ravaan

These lipsticks are truly phenomenal in terms of pigmentation. The color pay off are as great as my Colourpop and the opacity is really really great. I need not use lip pencils to outline my lips because this can completely cover my dark lip lines even with the light shades like Kyemerut and Cheverloo.  The color selection is good. I wish there will be more browns soon. It takes a while to completely dry down but once set, it is flat matte. The matte finish can be a bit unforgiving if you have dry lips. In this post, I had to redo all my lip swatches because the first pictures showed a lot of my dry skin and lip lines. As to longevity, this stay well for hours on my lips. I wore this for one almost 8 hrs without retouching. On such instance, I did notice that after eating the color on the areas near my inner lip got rubbed off but the rest of the lip color are still intact. I also noticed that it has a subtle plastic scent/taste on my initial use which bothered me. Good thing the plastic scent went away after continuous usage of the product. These lipsticks did not irritate my lips nor caused my lips to crack. What I love about this lipstick is the lightweight formula!! Once, the lipstick dries down, dryness and tightness can be immediately felt but after a while this feeling eventually goes away. After setting, this felt like I was wearing no lipstick at all. No matter how many layers I apply, it feels light as a feather when worn. 

CONS: There is a minimal crust build up after a hours of wear whenever I apply too much lip balm as base. 

Tips: Scrub lips before using the product. Moisturize with a light balm and make sure not to overapply balms. I observed that whenever I load my lips with gloss or balm before using this lipstick, the lipstick does not last long and my lips develops crusts after a few hours of use even sans eating. 

Here are the lip swatches: