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Minggu, 31 Juli 2011

Swatches: BB Creams

From left :

Skin 79 Super Plus Hot pink BB cream
Dr. Jart Silver Label BB cream
Missha Perfect Cover BB cream #13 (Bright beige)
Purederm Magic 3 in 1 BB cream

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Swatched on NC20 skintone

Another angle

Skin 79 - the darkest among the 4 BB creams that I own and has a greyish undertone.
Dr. Jart - neutral beige with a bit of grey. My Holy grail!
Missha - cool beige
Purederm - warm yellow undertone that suits Asian skintone.

Till next time,

Kamis, 09 Juni 2011

Review: Nyx Nude on Nude Natural Look Kit

Product Info from NYX :

An all- in- one nude on nude natural look kit comes in a convenient case for easy and beautiful makeup application whether at home or jet-setting across the world. 9 eyeshadows, 2 lipcolors. Comes with applicators, mirror and step by step instructions.

RETAIL PRICE: I think this retails for Php 750 at Digitaltraincase if I'm not mistaken.

NET WEIGHT: 0.32 oz. / 9.40 grams

PALETTE SIZE: 2.31" width x 2.31" height x 0.81" diameter

PROS:
* compact and lightweight

* almost all eyeshadow shades are pigmented and non-chalky
* the palette contains both matte and shimmery eyeshadows
* gorgeous lipcolor shades that looks flattering on my NC20 skintone
* lipcolor is non-sticky plus it doesn't have a weird smell
* decent staying power (eyeshadow and lipcolor)

CONS:

* the plastic looks cheap and flimsy
* the lipcolors are kinda drying so don't forget to apply lipbalm prior to application
* I find the matte eyeshadow shades kinda chalky

OVERALL:
This is one of my favorites coz you can create multiple day to night looks with this palette! I'm even bringing this to my Hongkong trip next week.

Stay tuned for my "What's in my Makeup bag - Travel Edition" on my next post. =)

RATING : 3/5

More pics (click to enlarge)

Swatches

According to Karen of Makeup and Beauty Blog this palette is a dupe of Urban decay's Naked Palette. You can check out her post HERE.

Till next time,

Selasa, 19 April 2011

Swatches: MAC Sculpt and Shape Powders

PRODUCT INFO from MAC:

Sculpt and Shape Powder is a split-pan, two-in-one powder with the perfect level of pigment for creating a naturally sculpted look. The deeper shade is matte, making it perfect for contouring the face and body. The lighter shade has low-level pearlized pigments, making it ideal for highlighting the high planes of the face. This non-acnegenic formula has jet-milled pigments to allow for smooth, even, silky application. Sculpt and Shape Powder contains skin conditioning agents like Wheat and Barley Extracts and is dermatologist and ophthalomologist-tested.

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Shades: Warm Light/Definitive; Accentuate/Sculpt

Swatches:

Warm Light - a gorgeous peach shade that can also be used as blush.
Definitive - a medium brown contouring powder that suits medium to dark skintones. You can also use this shade as eyeshadow to define the outer-v.
Accentuate - a pinky beige highlighter. I usually use this on the bridge of my nose and cheekbones. This shade suits fair to medium skintones.
Sculpt - a grayish brown contouring powder that looks so natural on my skintone.

Click HERE to read my review for the Accentuate/Sculpt shade.

Till next time,

Kamis, 14 April 2011

Swatches: Shu Uemura Glow-on Blushes

Top: P Peach 47 | P Pink 30

Bottom: P Orange 53 | Primal Mix in Soul

Close up pics (click to zoom)

P Peach 47 (Peach with shimmers)

This blush is perfect if you want to keep your cheek color subtle.

P Pink 30 (Peachy-pink with shimmers)

My favorite! It goes peachy-pink on me.

P Orange 53 (Neon orange with shimmers)

I already swapped this blush. Its a lovely shade but it looks weird on me.

This suits medium skintones IMO.

Primal Mix Blush in Soul LE (Peach and medium brown)
I bought this from babyjap but haven't tested it on my cheeks yet.

Swatches

From left: P peach 47, P pink 30, P orange 53, Soul (peach side)

Top: Soul (brown side)

Do you like Shu Uemura blushes?

Care to share what's your favorite shade?

Till next time,

Selasa, 22 Maret 2011

Swatches: MAC Blushes

Close up pics (click to enlarge)

Springsheen

Peach with gold pearl (sheertone shimmer)
The shade reminds me of NARS Orgasm except that O has more pink tones in it.

Dollymix

Pure candy pink (Sheertone shimmer)
My favorite MAC blush!
This looks scary pink on the pan, but when applied with a light hand this gives me a natural pink flush. This suits fair-medium skintones IMO so this shade is a must have!
I own Pink Swoon before, its a pretty light pink but I hate swiping the brush several times on the pan, and it ends up looking chalky on me =P

Gentle

Raspberry with gold pearl (mineralize)
A shimmery light pink when worn, I don't know why MAC described it as a "Raspberry shade".

Love Rock (Grand Duo)

Golden violet marbling with solid bright bluish pink
I prefer to use this shade as highlight when I'm wearing a pink blush, the shimmers are just too much =P

Swatches

Another shot

From left:
Love rock | Springsheen | Dollymix | Gentle

I rarely use my MAC blushes nowadays coz I prefer Shu Uemura or NARS.
What's your favorite MAC blush?

Till next time,

Minggu, 13 Maret 2011

Swatches: NARS Blushes

Product Info from NARS:

Made with transparent pigments for a soft and sheer look. Imparts a natural, healthy glow for any skin tone and may be worn alone or layered together for more depth and intensity.

* Provides a sheer, natural hint of color

* Made with transparent pigments to avoid heaviness

* Broad selection of shades

NARS Blushes are cheaper in the US, they cost $24 in the website whereas here in the Philippines they are priced Php 1,350 ($30) at Rustans.

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Orgasm - peachy pink with shimmer

This blush is not that pigmented unlike other NARS blushes I've tried...

I have to swipe my brush 3x for it to show up on my cheeks, but this holds a special place in my heart since my MUA used this shade during my wedding and prenup.

Super Orgasm - peachy pink with gold glitter

SO is pinkier than Orgasm and the gold glitters are visible on the pan, but don't be afraid coz all you have to do is tap your brush to get rid of the glitters before applying it on your cheeks.

Torrid - Coral with shimmer

A darker version of Orgasm IMO but less shimmery.

Outlaw - shimmery rose (discontinued)

The shade reminds me of NARS Crazed, it looks scary on the pan but when applied with a light hand it gives me a natural flush.

Angelika - cotton candy with silver shimmers

This would be my favorite NARS Blush coz I love how it instantly brightens my face!

Swatches

From top:

Angelika, Outlaw, Orgasm, Super Orgasm, Torrid

Will post swatches of my MAC & Shu Uemura blushes soon =)

Till next time,

Senin, 28 Februari 2011

My tiny red lipstick collection + makeup tips

Swatches (on NC20 skintone)

1. Revlon Superlustrous Lipstick in Light that fire
2. Maybelline Moisture Extreme in Summer Sunset (US version)
3. Maybelline Moisture Extreme in Empire Rouge
4. MAC Satin Lipstick in Mac Red
5. Max Factor Lipstick in Raging Ruby
6. Maybelline Watershine Pure in Dragonfly red

I forgot to include my LAKME Enrich Lipstick in Cherry, but you can check my review & swatches HERE.

I think women should have a least 1 red lipstick in her makeup kit. Why?
Coz when you only have 5 minutes to do your makeup all you need to do is :

1. Apply moisturiser.
2. Conceal blemishes & undereye circles.
3. Set with powder or apply powder foundation.
4. Groom your brows.
5. Apply eyeliner (optional) and mascara.
6. Apply lipbalm and RED lipstick.
You can also use your fingertips to dab the lipstick on your lips for a stained effect.

If you're too lazy to apply eye makeup, just even out your skintone with powder foundation and apply red lipstick. Wearing sunglasses also gives the illusion of wearing FULL makeup. =)

Don't know which shade of red suits your complexion?
Click HERE to check out Michelle Phan's new video.

Till next time,

Selasa, 15 Februari 2011

Peachy-pink blushes for every budget (from $1 to $24)

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Swatches

1. NARS Super Orgasm - Php 1,350 ($24 on NARS website)
2. NARS Orgasm $24
3. NARS Torrid $ 24
4. Wet n Wild Silk Finish in Pearlescent Pink - Php 150 ($2.99 on Amazon)
5. L'oreal Blush Delice in Front Page Peach ($8 on Buymebeauty)
6. MAC Springsheen - Php 1,200 ($18.50 on MAC website)
7. Covergirl Classic Blush in Rose Silk ($5.68 on Amazon)
8. ELF Blush in Glow - Php 120 ($1 on ELF website)
9. ELF Studio blush in Candid Coral - Php250 ($5 on ELF website)

Another shot

I love peachy-pink blushes coz they suit fair to medium skintones and you can pair them with pink, peach, coral or even red lipstick or gloss. I forgot to include my Maybelline Mineral Power blush in Simply Coral, but you can check my review HERE.

Till next time,

Selasa, 01 Februari 2011

Sneak Peek: New Revlon Fire & Ice Collection Photos + Swatches

Jessica Biel reenacting the Revlon Ad from 1952.

INFO FROM REVLON:

" In 1952, Revlon captured the new American beauty, a woman so dynamic and demure, she was impossible to define.
With the historic launch of Fire & Ice, Revlon solidified its place as the beauty authority of that time. The iconic advertisement, including the provocative questionnaire asking women “Are You Made for Fire & Ice?” was hard to forget, and almost 60 years later still one of the most recognizable advertisements in Revlon’s rich history. The lipstick it featured, Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Fire & Ice, remains a top-selling shade for Revlon to this day.

Revlon, a pioneer in the beauty industry with its matching lip and nail shade statements, is thrilled to re-introduce its infamous ‘lips and tips’ pairings this winter with the Fire & Ice Collection - 3 new shades in Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick with matching Revlon Nail Enamels: Siren, Temptress and Demure. Shades that pay homage to the classic colors that put Revlon at the forefront within the cosmetics realm."

For now, I will let the photos do the talking.

"Also included in the Fire & Ice Collection will be a limited edition Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Fire & Ice housed in a one-of-a-kind vintage case. This collector’s piece will feature the shade in a silver tube with original Revlon script across the gold band - a classic inside and out."