Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner in Denim Ink (28)

Hey guys! I'm back with another review. For today it's going to be Bobbi Brown's Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner in Denim Ink. I chose this color because I wanted something dark but not "too" dark like black ink. I was choosing between this and the purple one. I decided to get this because I have a similar purple liner by Urban Decay called Rockstar.

The problem with these gel liners is that they're not as "portable" as pencil liners. First, they're small but bulky. It takes a while to put them on because you have to be really precise and also you need a brush for this. So you need not only bring this small bottle but you also have to bring a liner. I prefer using this at home when I have enough time to prepare.

The brush that I use for this is from Bobbi Brown also. It's called the Ultra Fine Eyeliner Brush. My brother got it from me in Singapore but I believe it's also available locally.

I prefer using this brush more than others because it's really fine, the tip is precisely cut and it gets just enough product.

This product is really good and it rarely (because I do have oily lids) fades. It also doesn't melt which I like. I prefer it fading than melting because it looks horrible when it goes on my under eye area. Ekk!

I hope more colors would be available here in the Philippines because these are simply amazing!

MAC Betty Bright

I know I've been a little behind with this collection and I've also been very busy with work and life that's why I haven't written much lately. 

Anyway, pardon my absence. I'm back (hopefully longer this time LOL)! 

The lipsticks that I got in this collection is this and also Daddy's Little Girl which I will also make a review soon. 

 

I really like the packaging of this one more than other collections because it's really cute and this is the first MAC tube that I have that's not black. The box is really adorable too! 

This has a satin finish which I like because it'll stay longer on my lips compared to other finishes. I also don't like overly shiny lips that's why I don't own any lip gloss.

The color in the photo is quite far from the actual color. It's pinker and brighter. This is considered coral with a hint of pink but to me it's more of a bright pink with a hint of coral (?).

On the lips, it actually highlights the dry patches so I recommend a lip scrub (I use Sara Happ, works wonders!)

It's really a very nice summer bright shade. It looks nice with a neutral, toned down eyeshadow, soft cheeks and defined brows. When in a hurry, I tried using this with just a clean no-makeup make up look and it really brightens up the face!

What do you have from the Archie's collection? Do share! :)

Review: The Face Shop Face It GL 112

I know, another nail polish post but lately I've been buying nail polish in all colors so I can't help it! Today, I'll be reviewing The Face Shop Face It in GL112. This is a golden shade which I adore. It's a dull gold, a bit two-toned and shimmery which I like. It really pops in your hands and looks like liquid gold. Some people won't like this because it's streaky but what I love about TFS polish is that it's really easy to apply. No fuss and also easy to remove. One more thing I like about this is it stays for almost two weeks without chipping off (unlike some brands, even hi-end ones).

I have yet to make my own DIY lightbox for my product shots. Soon! I'll also show here a step by step procedure how you can make one at home so watch out for that.

What do you think of my liquid gold nail polish? Lol!

Review: Orly Blue Suede in Matte Finish

Hey everyone! It's been months since my last post and here I am again with a brand new polish post. I'm currently in love with Orly's matte polish. I actually have 3 and the other two I shall blog about soon.

Sooo, matte polish. I actually like them because they're not as poppy as the usual polish which are shiny any super bright. I like it because it's deep and muted and it has a "rough" feel it to. It's not your usual polish and I like that.

Here it is in the bottle.

The color is a deep blue which has zero shine in it and looks amazing!

Also, I should say that I definitely love Orly's handle because it's rubberized and makes it easy to open the bottle.

So have you tried any matte polish lately?

Revlon Nail Polish in Scandalous

I'm all about the glitter polishes as you can see here (more to come) so when I saw this purple glittery nail polish from Revlon, I instantly bought it because it seems unique and I love the color.

Color in the bottle is super cute, right? Well actually, I didn't expect the glitters to be that big when applied, my mistake. There's nothing really wrong here since I knew what I was getting. But I think the purple polish itself turned out to be a very sheer black than purple. It's only the glitter that is purple.

See the giant glitters?

This polish is a bit hard to apply because it takes two or three layers to make it look like this. It's a bit awkward looks a little bit Cruella de Vil to me, right? I obviously can't return it because we don't have the same rules like in the US which sucks for us customers (okay, not exactly sure, just assuming).

Anyway, I'm selling this one at my online store. Send me a message or you can buy it directly. 

The Face Shop Nail Polish in PP401 & BR802

This was an accidental buy, really. I was in TFS wanting to buy their super great nail polish remover. I had no cash at hand but they had a minimum for their credit card transaction so I had to buy other stuff and so I settled for nail polish. 

PP401 and BR802

First, let me talk about BR802 which on the bottle is very beige and looks super opaque but when applied, looks very orange-y, sadly disappointing. It's a weird orange, it kind of in the middle. It's not too bright and also not too beige-y.

Looks a bit more orange-y in person.

Next is the purple nail polish which is super cute! I like bright nail polish that isn't too loud like neon and this is perfect! I love it to bits and it's also easy to apply and super affordable too. 

Each bottle costs around P95. A bit more expensive than local brands and a lot cheaper than imported brands like Orly and China Glaze.

What do you think? Do you have TFS polishes too that you love?

Stellar

I think I'm back on blogging. I've been wanting to blog lately and if you haven't noticed, I changed the layout of my blog thanks to Blogger. 

Anyway, here's a cute nail polish I bought last month at PCX in Rockwell. Yes, there are some stores that carry China Glaze polish. I've seen them in PCX and in Watsons Fort. 

Here are the things I like about this polish - it's glittery, it's subtle, it's a mix of fancy and simple. It just works on any occasion and it's so easy to apply. You might need two coats for an even and opaque-y finish. Consistency isn't too runny nor is it too thick which makes it easy to apply.

What I don't like about this polish is it's a bit hard to remove because of the glitters. I've been using the My Nails polish remover which I saw in my mom's bathroom. I finished the bottle so I bought my super favorite The Face Shop Polish Remover. I haven't used it on the China Glaze polish, hopefully it removes the polish better and with less struggle. 

It's also a bit pricey for a nail polish - PHP 350 a pop!

Nars Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer

I went to Rustan's Makati last weekend to buy the Orgasm blush but ended up buying another blush (will post a different review for that) and this Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer. 

I usually use my MAC BB cream for my everyday light weight balm/light foundation just to cover up the redness in my face. When I saw this at the counter, I got really interested and had the SA try it on my face. She used a sponge to apply it but she said it's better to use fingers to help warm up the product to it gets absorbed better by my skin. 

This product is pricey at PHP 2,450. For a 50 mL tube, let's see how long it will take for me to finish this tube. I use it everyday with the exception of some weekends where I might use my medium to heavy coverage foundation.

I got the lightest color - Finland but if I remember it correctly, they have at least 6 colors to choose from. 

 Squeeze tube which I love because I can get precisely the amount that I want.

 I intentionally put just a little bit of product to show you long it goes because this beauty is super spreadable and buildable too.

 That tiny dot goes a long way, see!

Here it is completely blended. It doesn't have shimmers but the finish isn't completely matte. SA said it's better to finish it off with powder. 

Please ignore the hair! LOL

See? It's  a beauty in a bottle. No photo alteration here. It just looks clean, clear and radiant!

What I really love about this product is it's buildable, you can use this and it'll stay the whole day! medium coverage since it gets the redness of my face down. 

There's nothing really bad about this product other than its price. 

Verdict: If you just want a clean, clear and even face without the thick layer that usual liquid foundation does, you must try this!

Thoughts?

Bobbi Brown Denim and Rose Palette

I recently got the Bobbi Brown Denim and Rose Palette from the Red Girl Shop a few months back during her year end/new year sale. This was probably PHP 1,000 off or something. It was a good deal so I bought it.

There's something annoying about the zipper in the packaging. it's a bit hard to open and close it but it's called "denim" so I guess they couldn't help it. LOL.

Colors are pretty alright. They are pigmented except the sparkle eye shadow. Navajo is a good base, not super opaque, just enough for a good base for eyeshadows. Denim is a good gray matte, something I've been looking for and the Dark Rinse I honestly haven't tried.

As for the lip colors, not really impressed with them except for hot rose gloss which is amazing. makes my lips super plump. Hehe!

I'd give this a 3.5/5 overall because some are not impressive and plain forgettable.