REVIEW: EOS LIPBALM

PRODUCT: EOS LipBalm in Summer Fruit

Placed Bought: Tupped Boutique

Price:250 Php

Hi everyone! Today I will be sharing with you my thoughts about the most raved lipbalm, EOS lipbalm!

EOS stands for Evolution of smooth. This product has a unique packaging. It comes in an egg-shaped/spherical shaped packaging that you can twist the upper part to open. 

Instead of the typical lipbalm that comes in a tube, this one is in an egg-shaped lipbalm! I kinda like its packaging. 

I am hooked in using this. It really smells super good. It has that sweet fruity scent. I can also taste the sweetness of it! Hahaha it does not have that weird petroleum jelly heavy feeling or that annoying scent found in some of the lipbalm products available in the market. 

I love this because it relieves my chapped lips without giving me that burning feeling on my lips. It is also very lightweight to bring with me everyday.

I will definitely purchase other variants! 

I hope you find this useful. Thanks for reading. See you soon!

REVIEW: Maybelline Color Sensational Vivids

PRODUCT: Maybelline Shocking Coral

PLACE BOUGHT: Robinsons

PRICE:399PHP

Hi everyone! Today's review is about Maybelline's new lipstick line, colorsensational Vivids.

I really have high expectations with this product. The tube says SHOCKING CORAL so I was really expecting a neon colored super shocking coral. Packaging comes in a plastic pink orangey colored one which is also matte in texture. The color looks really promising on tube, you would really be expecting some sort of a hardcore vibrant-colored one. I mean, the one that can be worn as a statement head-turning lipstick.  Sad to say it turned out to be exactly opposite.  It doesn't even  have that CORAL color in it. Its true color doesnt coincide to what the product claims. It is a bright pink color that has some hint of orangey color in it. The color isn't bad, it's just your typical pink lipstick. Nothing special in it! 

 I love the color even though its not shocking coral but I was a bit disappointed because I was really expecting to have a CORAL one and that's what made me buy it. 

Maybelline says its MATTE, but it isn't!! It is semi-matte. One thing I do like with this is that it is not drying, and does not accentuate my cracked lips. 

Maybelline should really label their products well. This is worth 399php Oh my goodness! I should have bought Revlon's Matte Lipsticks!! They are better than Maybelline!!!!!!! 

BIFESTA: BEST MAKEUP REMOVER

PRODUCT: BIFESTA BRIGHTUP CLEANSING LOTION

PLACE BOUGHT: WATSONS SM LANANG

PRICE:377 PHP

Do you hate your makeup remover which gives you that oily feeling after and wishing they should've re-formulate it into something better? Then this one is for you! Finally, a makeup remover and toner in one product! It does removes makeup completely. You may not rinse your face after using. It comes in a pump. The product is kinda large it could actually last me for 3 months! Just take some cotton and add two pumps in it. Voila! Byebye stubborn makeup and dirt! 

I got the variant Bright-up. Bifesta is a japanese skin care product.  This is currently the best makeup remover I tried. I love that cool feeling it gives. 

There are no traces of oil, just water! It is also hypoallergenic but I broke out when I used it. I dont know if this is the culprit or the other products Ive been using. 

PROS:

Removes Make-up thoroughly

Easy to use. No need to rinse after

Acts as a toner at the same time

Affordable

Great for people who are lazy cleansing their face at night

CONS:

none for me

Overall, this is really a great buy. It really delivers what it says. That is why I really love Japanese Skin care and makeuo Products! 

I hope you find this useful. Thanks for reading! See you soon

SKINCARE HAUL

hi everyone! 

It's another skin care haul! This would be just a quick post. I would just be showing you what I got . ;) 

Though some items are for hair and makeup, majority are Skin Care Products! I really never planned to buy something yesterday, but Watsons is so tempting!!

I got some VMV products, they are on sale (25%). I got the Spring Cleaning facial scrub which is on sale and the Armada sunscreen which is not included on the sale items.

FACIAL SCRUB- 400+PHP

ARMADA-700+PHP

I hope this would really work. I wanted to buy the Red Better SpotCorrector from VMV but it is always out of stock!!!!! I had never tried this Celeteque Spot Corrector Gel but I hope it does works. It claims to clearout imperfections especially acne! 

PRICE= 169PHP

The reason why I got this is that it doesnt give my skin that annoying white cast. This can be used on face but I'd rather not to because when I tried it out, it is very oily! It would dry out eventually but not to the extent of having that matte finish. There are still traces of oil in it. 

PRICE: 400php 

BODY SCRUBS!!

Asian secrets- 100+PHP

BONNE MILK SALT-70+php

 I must say, bonne milk salt is super nice on my skin, after using it my skin is super smooth and soft!!

I've been seeing this on Watsons but had no interest on it until I've read some good reviews about it so I gave it a try. I tried this yesterday and I really love it!!!! It removed my makeup well but doesn't gave me that oily feeling because it is water based! Japan really makes good makeup and skin care products!! 

PRICE: 370+PHP

BENCH PRODUCTS

MAC AMPLIFIED LIPSTICK IN IMPASSIONED

PRODUCT: MAC AMPLIFIED LIPSTICK in Impassioned

PRICE: 850

PLACE BOUGHT: nyxwholesaleph.com

Mac lipsticks are fantastic when it comes to quality! They are super long wearing and the color payoff are amazing but I find them pricey. Nyx lipsticks have almost the same quality as Mac but much more cheaper! 

Mac impassioned is a bright pink lipstick that has some coral hint to it.It just gives my face that happy and awake feeling! The color brightens up my face instantly! 

PROS:

VERY PIGMENTED!

Color-payoff is fantastic

Very long wearing ( even after I ate and drank, it is still there)

Not drying on lips, it does give you that moisturized feeling 

It does not accentuates cracked lips

Opaque finish

CONS:

PRICE

FACIAL WASH FOR ACNE-PRONE AND SUPER SENSITIVE SKIN!

PRODUCT:VMV HYPOALLERGENICS SPRING CLEANING PURIFYING FACIAL WASH

PRICE: 620PESOS

PLACE BOUGHT: SM LANANG

Hi everyone! Today I will be sharing my honest thoughts with VMV HYPOALLERGENICS Spring Cleaning Facial Wash For Oily Skin.

A facial cleanser helps keep skin clean by removing dirt, sweat, excess sebum (oils naturally produced by the skin), cosmetics, dead skin cells, bacteria, and any pollutants that come in contact with your skin. Cleansers are gentler than soap, which may clean your skin but may also remove too much of the natural oils that help keep your skin hydrated.

 Cleansing is a must to remove the dirt you had for the entire day so that it wont stay on your face and cause clogging  to your pores. You should clean your face before going to bed.

I've tried lots of cleansers available on the market, one of which that I really Love is from Etude House Green Tea Cleanser. 

Vmv Product Claims: 

A light, fresh, purifying clean for irritated or over-medicated oily skin.

Gently washes away grease, excess oil, dirt, and other pore-cloggers.

Leaves skin fresh and matte yet healthily, refreshingly hydrated.

With monolaurin for anti-acne benefits.

I was kinda "shocked" when i used it because it does not create any bubbles or foam whatsoever, IT DOES NOT LATHER. I was expecting it to be the typical cleanser I have. 

The texture has a thick creamy consistency. It does not lather but the cream itself is the one which would remove the dirt. When I applied it, the cream would transform into somewhat "oil-like" consistency.  But after washing it with water, my skin does not have any traces of oil! Voila! Gives me thay clean smooth moisturized face. 

This cleanser is not scented which I like because chemicals used for giving the scent to our products can irritate our skin.

Sadly one thing I don't like is that it doesn't remove that much of my makeup.

Traces of my concealer and my waterproof mascara and eyeliner are still there after using this. So I used different cleansing product for my hardcore makeup stains. 

PROS:

Does not break me out

Very very gentle on my skin

Leaves my skin moisturized, smooth and fresh!

Removes oil on my face without giving that unwanted squeaky dry feeling after 

Made my skin look healthy

Unscented

CONS:

Not a good cleanser for makeup

Price 

Will I repurchase? 

I love it but I am still on the hunt for the perfect cleansing product that really suits me. I might try Re-everything cleansing cream also from VMV Hypoallergenics

MAC STUDIO FINISH CONCEALER SPF35

PRODUCT: MAC Studio Finish Concealer SPF35

PRICE: 900+Php

PLACE BOUGHT: nyxwholesaleph.com

Product Claims:

A lightweight, creamy, discreetly opaque concealer. Provides a smooth, long-wearing invisible coverage for all skin blemishes. Water-resistant, fragrance-free and non-acnegenic. This emollient-based, lightweight concealer is so concentrated that a tiny amount can provide opaque coverage of the skin's imperfections and discolourations. It effectively covers dark circles, blemishes, moles, tattoos and birthmarks. Enriched with antioxidants (derivatives of Vitamin A and Vitamin E), it also contains silica to help absorb the skin's oils. Concealer has broad spectrum SPF 35 protection and is available in a wide range of colours. It can be applied with a medium to firm fiber brush (try the 242 Shader Brush), a latex sponge, or the fingertips.

This has been my bestfriend for the past few months now. I was using Revlon Photoready Concealer back then and I really love it but Mac is undoubtedly amazing that Revlon Photoready Concealer had been evicted on my makeup kit! Hahaha

I am in the shade of NC30 and it matches my skin perfectly. The packaging comes in a pot. It is kinda small and it's a good thing so that you can actually just bring it with you everyday without any fuse. Because of the extreme hot weather here in the Philippines, this would melt eventually. But would harden again when stored at a cooler temperature. 

The price is kinda steep for this small pot of concealer. But quality-wise, IT IS REALLY WORTH EVERY PENNY. This concealer had been my skin saver everyday! My skin's not perfect, I have some awful dark acne scars, dark circles, discolorations on skin, uneven skin tone and THIS CONCEALER AMAZINGLY COVERS THEM ALL!! I don't have to put tons of layers just to cover them all, just a little product goes a long way! I like to apply this using my fingers or my Real Techniques Deluxe Crease Brush.

The texture is a very thick cream consistency that is a bit drying on skin.  The thick cream consistency gives this concealer the ability to cover imperfections perfectly! This is not ideal for underye circle because if its thick consistency, try opting for a liquid formulation.

PROS:

Medium-Heavy Coverage

With SPF 35

Staying Power is great

Covers imperfections Amazingly

Blends easily

CONS:

Can settle into fine lines 

Flaky and caky on face when not blended properly

                Bare Face.                                 With Concealer. 

Overall, this is an amazing product which is really worth buying. My money had not put into waste! I have been using this everyday and is part of my routine. I can't live without this!!!! Hahaha 

NYX MATTE LIPSTICKS: REVIEW AND SWATCHES

PRODUCT: Nyx Matte Lipsticks

PRICE: 270Php Each

PLACE BOUGHT: keringkeristore

Product Description:

NYX Matte Lipsticks are highly pigmented, richly formulated lipsticks that glide on smoothly, stay put and impart a non-glossy, high-fashion matte finish as they envelop lips in brilliant color. From Pure Red to Nude, Matte Lipstick is currently available in 12 rich shades, with more to come.

Hi everyone! Today I will be showing you the swatches of 3 of the Nyx Matte Lipsticks which I got online. Nyx had just launched here in the Philippines and sad thing to say they were super overpriced! 

From L-R ( Shocking pink, Angel, Bloody Mary)

SHOCKING PINK- Blue-toned hot pink

ANGEL- Cardinal Red

BLOODY MARY- blue toned cranberry red

These lipsticks are a must-have!! I think they are as good as Mac Lipsticks! I am totally in love with these babies. They are creamy, super pigmented and long wearing! Re application is needed ofcourse after eating. it also didn't accentuate my dry lips nor does it made my lips dry. The formulation is matte but doesn't feel like matte at all because it is sooooo creamy and easy to glide on lips. . 

I will definitely hoard more of these!!!

These are the swatches:

SHOCKING PINK

ANGEL

MY TOP FAVORITE OF THE BUNCH

BLOODY MARY

I love this sooo much! I prefer this over my Ruby Woo which is very drying!

PROS:

Great buy for a 200+Php Lipstick

Super Pigmented

Long wearing

Easy Application

Glides on smoothly

Not drying

CONS:

None for me

L'OCCITANE Plum Blossom Set

PRODUCT: L'OCCITANE PLUM BLOSSOM SET

PRICE: 

PLACE BOUGHT: FREE

REVIEW: NIVEA BABY SMOOTHY CREAM

PRODUCT: Nivea Baby Smoothy Cream

PRICE: 160+Php

PLACE BOUGHT: Watsons

I've been using this for quiet a while now. This is best not just for babies but also for adults. I've read about this from a blog and it kinda made me buy this because this really had worked for her and she has good reviews about this also.

Product claims:

Nivea Baby Smoothy Crean intensively nourishes and protects to keep baby's skin healthy.

How does it work?

- The formula with calendula protects 24 hours of continuous moisturizing action and strengthens skin barrier.

-Non greasy, easily absorbed formulation

Nivea Baby Smooth Cream is clinically tested and is Hypoallergenic with Natural Calendula.

What works for babies might as well work with our skin too! Since this is formulated for baby skin, this formulation does not contain any harsh chemicals that may lead to irritation to the delicate and sensitive skin of babies! 

I've been using this as a moisturizer after I cleanse my face. The scent is superrrrr addictive! Everytime I use it, I feel like I'm back to being a baby again! Haha 

I haven't felt any heaviness or greasiness when I used it, nor does made my skin break out. It is so gentle on my face and has that cooling effect also.

And oh, THIS ALSO PERFECTLY REMOVES MY MAKEUP! Even my waterproof mascara and eyeliners are defeated with this Smoothy cream!! 

PROS:

Does not break me out

Moisturizes my skin 

Removes makeup

Not greasy nor oily feeling after application

Price is very affordable

CONS:

Packaging is unhygienic because of the tub

Cheap Makeup Palette worth the money!

Product: ELF 32-Piece Eyeshadow Palette BRIGHTS

Price: 250Php

Place Bought: The Primp Pad Ph

This palette is perfect for make-up beginners who are still experimenting the colors to play with, and for those girls who are on a tight budget but wants to buy a palette that delivers! 

The colors are all wearable and you can come up with lots of different eye makeup looks using these beautiful colors. The palette has mostly earthly tone colors like browns, nudes, light creams with pop of colors like greens, blues, pink, peach, yellow and grays. 

This is a go-to palette for me. It is lightweight so I've got no problem with bringing with me all the time. 

It does not stay long but a good primer can fix that problem. I also observed less fallout with this compared with my MUA Heaven and Earth palette. 

Some of the colors are not that pigmented especially the lighter ones, but majority of the colors are all FANTASTIC! 

REVIEW: Dickinson's Original Witch Hazel Pore Perfecting Toner

Product: Dickinson's Pore Perfecting Toner

Price: 370+php for 473mL

          70+php for 59mL

Place bought: Healthy Options

This product had been raved by lots of beauty bloggers here. Toners cleans up your face thoroughly by removing any dirt, dead skin cells or other mess you might have on your face.

Product claims: 

This pore perfecting toner gives you a clean so pure, it leaves nothing behind. Its 100% Natural Witch Hazel Formula tightens and refines pores, gently removing excess oil dirt and makeup residue without 

overdrying- for evenly toned and beautiful smooth skin everyday. 

Pore perfecting benefits:

Refines pores

Removes and controls oil

Soothes irritation

Locks in moisture

I have been using this since April, so basically it's been 4 months! I can't believe I lasted 4 months using the same product!  I honestly like to switch products from time to time, but not with this. I feel like my skin had already found it's love! 

I really like using this because I can really feel how it cleanses my skin thoroughly, how it removes the dirt and oil in my face. I can also feel my pores tightening!!! And good thing, this product is not drying! I am really loving this product! 

Some people were disturbed by it's weird scent which they say smells like whisky, but contrary to that I really like it!

PROS:

Affordable

Delivers what it says

Did not broke me out

Gentle on skin

Not drying

Cleans face thoroughly

CONS:

None

Collective Skin Care Haul (VMV and Neutrogena)

I never thought I would be interested like this into skin care. I'm not that uber obessed with skin care products but that doesn't mean I don't use skin care products though. Back then, I just follow the 3 golden rule: Cleanse, Tone, Moisturize.

Lately, I just realized how my skin looked dull because of loading lots of makeup on my face everyday. I searched on blogs on what are the great products and here are the picks I got. I eventually got these all in just 3 days! I'm actually broke right now. 

VMV PRODUCTS:

Superskin 3 toner  600+php

Id Monolaurin Gel 700+php

Re-everything face-hand-body lotion 1100+php

Spring Cleaning purifying Facial Wash 600+php

Neutrogena Products:

Deep Clean Blackhead Eliminating Scrub 200+php

Neutrogena Hydroboost Water Gel 800+php

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Complete UV Moisture 400+php

Will make a separate reviews for each of the product soon! Thanks for reading!