January Haul

Hi lovelies! I'll be busy with school probably until March. However, I will still try to update my blog once in a while. 

Secondly, I am also planning to do another giveaway. Stay tuned! I'm still in the process of gathering sponsors. If you know company/store that offers sponsorship for bloggers, please let me know. 

Moving on. Since I have a little time tonight, I will share with you my January collective haul. These are the things I got from my allowance, my sister, boyfriend and friends!

My sister, Evelyn, sent these for us! Xbox is super cheap in Singapore according to her. She also gave her itouch to me! Yay! 

Since Mac is a bit cheaper in Singapore, she  sent some goodies to me and my other sister, Emmeline.

I forgot to take a separate pic for Mac Studio Fix Powder plus Foundation (NC30). Nevertheless, that foundation is really amazing. Just last December, I purchased Fanny Serrano two way cake foundation because according to some, it was a great dupe for Mac. I'm sorry to tell you this but I disagree. I don't think it was anything like Mac foundation. Yes, both offers full coverage but it doesn't mean that FS is a great dupe for Mac  (at least for me). Mac has a brightening effect once applied. I haven't seen that effect on my FS. Moreover, FS isn't as great as Mac in oil control. The closest dupe for Mac that I could think of is my highly raved IN2IT FOUNDATION. Great coverage, superb oil control. Sadly, both broke me out! 

Mac Eyebrow Crayon in Spiked- the color is quite darker than my recent eyebrow pencils, however, I use Etude House Color my Brows on top to make it look lighter. I've been really loving this pencil because it is super sleek and thin, thus, more precise in creating a well-shaped eyebrows. I haven't seen anything as thin as this before, so if you girls know a dupe for this please message me! 

Mac Lipstick in Cherish. This is probably my most used lipstick for the month of January. I like wearing peachy lipstick for everyday because it brightens up my dull face.

Mac Lipstick in Cherish is a peachy-nude shade, perfect for that natural everyday lip color. 

Mac Lipstick in Pink Nouveau - one of the best sellers of all time! According to Mac addicts, this shade is always out-of-stock(slash rarely available) because celebrities were hoarding it! 

This is definitely not my go-to-shade. It is a bright purple-pink barbie lipstick that may look washed out if use without eye makeup. Mostly, I use this for corporate attire day and special occasions. I love pairing it with a well-defined eyebrows and thick eyeliner. 

Revlon Super lustrous Lipstick in Smoked Peach- it was recommended by my college schoolmate. It is a beautiful peachy coral shade, perfect for everyday and even for special occasions. This color is very wearable for most skin tones. The only reason why I don't use it is because it is fcuking drying on lips. It accentuates my crocodile-ish lips. I just hate using it. I don't think I would purchase anything matte on Revlon line ever again. It's my 3rd lipstick from this line and i'm always disappointed on how drying and not long lasting these were.

Disney lipglosses- this was given to me therefore, I don't have any idea on how much these were. The packaging is super duper cute! Reminds me alot of kikay kids. However, i do not recommend them. These lipsticks are super sticky on my lips. 

Ever Bilena in Mauvey- it is a great dupe for Maybelline Watershine in BM31. However, compared to Maybelline Watershine (lustre finish), Ever bilena in Mauvey  has a matte finish. EB in Mauvey is a very pretty and wearable pinky nude lipstick. It is not creamy, therefore, you have to drag it several times to see the real color on your lips. Most bloggers have been raving about how great and affordable this lipstick is, but it is definitely not for me. I don't think I would repurchase again. I hate lipsticks that are very drying on my lips, so, I surely hate this one. 

Nail polishes from Avon. I haven't tried these yet.

Bunch of eyeliners from Avon (glimmersticks). I'm not a huge fan of their eyeliners because these smudge like crazy on my eyes. But it is a great eyeliner if you're aiming for a smokey eye-look. 

Avon True color blush - probably one of my favorite blushes of all time. Great pigmentation and color.

A simple makeup bag for me

Olay Moisturizer

Avon Lotions. I don't like lotions with fruity scent, really. But i've been really loving cucumber and cherry blossom scent alot! 

The best way to make your perfume lasts whole day is through layering (Lotion plus perfume). Cherry blossom is my super love since it's very fresh and mild, not too fruity/sweet.

Mac lipstick in Cosmo. Another perfect shade for everyday, and for work. I will do a separate review on this. Stay tuned.

MUD Cream Foundation- this is so far the best cream foundation I've tried! It blends on my skin like my second skin. Conceals blemishes without looking too unnatural. It's quite expensive (Php 1,200) but definitely, a great buy for people with budget. Can't wait to have time to make a review on this. Goodness, I hate school. LOL. Just kidding. 

Purchased my 4th Maybelline Pure Pack Mineral foundation. 

Avon lipstick in Island glow - I got it from my friend who needs to sell Avon products for their marketing. It is a pink lipstick, pinkier and brighter than Nyx Tea rose. It has a watermelon scent like Maybelline moisture extreme (US Version). I don't like the scent because it is too overpowering that's why I rarely wear it.  

Avon lipstick in Tangerine- a bit brighter and orange-y than I expected it would be. It is like a sheer reddish orange lipstick with shimmers. Definitely not drying. I like the scent of this one than Island glow because it has a mild scent to it. 

Wish list for 2012 (First taglish post)

Hello girls, I'm so jealous with bloggers posting their wishlist kaya gumawa din ako ng wishlist ko (baka sakaling may generous dyan na makakapagbigay) LOL!  :) Hindi ko pa mabili lahat kasi you know, I'm so poor these days kaya you can help me na bilhin lahat yan . or if not, pede rin donations. ;p (kapal eh no?)

1. Flat shoes - nude color . Kahit anong brand pa yan, carry lang basta hindi masakit sa paa :)

2. Maybelline Lasting Gel Liner - weee! nabili ko na tooo! Sale kasi. 30% sale until December 31 (ata?)! Hurry girls!

 3. Suesh Brush set - or kahit anong brush set. Ewan ko, feeling ko hindi ako bibili nito hanggang walang nagreregalo sakin. Hooray sa pagiging kuripot ko

 4. Covergirl Lip Perfection in Delish- Bumili ako lately ng heavenly and narealized ko tapos na ko sa "pinky" stage sa lipstick. I want something NUDE please!

 5. Venus and Mars Lip Butter Tints- Saludo ako! Meron akong Wine Pearl and super love ko yung moisturizing factor niya! Bongga! I want to try other colors. Yung peach and pink :) Less than Php 200 each lang yan. Perfect gift for me ;p

 6. Venus and Mars La Chica- sa totoo lang, naimpress ako dito!! Bukod sa like ko yung smell, havey na havey ang staying power!

 7. Suesh foldable mirror- Php 300+ lang yan. Sobrang cute db? 

 8. Bobbi Brown Lipsticks - eto na yung medyo high-end na wishlist ko. I want a bobbi brown lipstick. Medyo nagiipon na nga ako at matinding pagiisip kung gagastos ba ko ng more than 1k for a lipstick. Gusto ko ng nude shade na medyo peachy 

 9. Mirror with Light- I know, 100x ko na atang inulit ulit pero gusto ko talaga ng mirror with lights. Sabi sakin ni Ate ko papagawan daw niya ako! *excited*

 10. Body Shop Skin Primer Matte It- Savior ko to ngayon! Less than 50% nalang natitira kaya I need to buy new na. I saw someone selling it in Gtalk, nagpareserve na ko. Bayad nalang kulang :)

 11. EOS Lipbalm - Okay, pede niyo na akong sabunutan! Sobrang kacheapan ko, inabot na ko ng 1 taon kakaisip kung bibili ba ako nito. I want to try pero Php 300 din halos for a lip balm. Hmmmm. :) Iba parin pag libre eh no? 

 12. Planner- I saw this planner from Ms. Nikki! Uber cute!!!! I want to buy one naaaa! 

 13. Mac Lipsticks - ayoko talagang bumili nito sa Pinas. The heck kasi, before bumibili ako sa U.S Php 750 lang. Tapos bibili ako dito, Php 1k? Waaa! 

 14. Nude Shoes with heels- pero wag killer heels ha. Yung carry ko lang isuot. I told you, nude stage ako ngayon

 15.Nyx Studio Primer- nakabili kami kahapon sa Bazaar sa Eastwood! Php 650 lang! 

 16. Revlon Lip Butters- Eto ang feel kong bagay saking lipstick talaga. Yung hindi drying. Kaso wala pa itech sa Pinas. 

 17. Venus and Mars Anti Bacterial Brush Set- I'm not a huge red fan, pero tignan mo. Super cute and parang ang soft! Best of all, antibacterial pa! 

So far, ayan lang naman ang 2012 Wishlist ko. Go na!

Merry CHRISTmas everyone!

REVLON SUPER LUSTROUS LIPSTICK IN PINK IN THE AFTERNOON

Two facts lipstick-related about me: 

1. I hate lipsticks that are extremely drying

2. I hate lipsticks that do not last long on my lips

But all of the lipstick that I have right now are either drying or the staying power is not so good. 

But if to choose among the two, I hate drying lipstick the most.  I hate lipsticks that are extremely drying!! 

It will never change! I could live with a lipstick that would stay atleast 2 hours on me as long as they’re not SUPER drying! Emphasis on “SUPER.” These are the lipstick that I already tried lip balm underneath but I cannot make it works for me. I just despised lipsticks that are very drying. That’s me! I would rather live with lipbalm only than a lipstick that is very drying! 

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Pink In the Afternoon is a very flattering pink shade. It is very nice for everyday look.MINAKICHU uniquely described this as a lipstick that makes her look like a “Virgin.” True enough! I would say that this would be a beautiful “My Lips But Better” color just because it gives a nice hint of pink. I hope you get what I mean.

But here are the downside of this: it is extremely drying and do not lasts long on my lips. Two things I could never forgive. It makes my lipstick extremely dry. I could compare it to my Colorburst (in Baby Pink). Some might say, it’s not drying for them but really, it’s really drying on me. Maybe, my lips are too sensitive?? err. Anyhow, if you know lip balm that you think will works with this, please let me know. Some of the lip gel/balms that I already tried with this lipstick are: Mentholatum Lip Gel, LipIce Sheer, Venus and Mars Lip Balm and Nivea Lip Care.

Describe the color:

I always struggle in describing the color of a lipstick so I tried swatching them with two lipsticks that I usually used.

 

 

(Nyx Rls in Tea Rose, Revlon Pink in the Afternoon, Maybelline Angel Rose)

 In between the nyx rls in tea rose and Maybelline Angel Rose is my Pink in the Afternoon. All of them are pink lipsticks. Pink in the Afternoon is a pretty light pink color with a slight hint of coral (on my opinion). Maybelline Angel Rose hint of coral is obviously more intense than Pink in the Afternoon. 

I tried swatching Nyx Tea Rose and Pink In the Afternoon using indoor lightning. I thought they’re a close dupe. But I was so wrong. Nyx Tea Rose is a deeper pink. Pink in the afternoon is more like a pale pink.

Packaging:

I have a problem with the packaging. I purchased this lipstick on ebay. But when I saw the lipsticks on other people’s blogs, I was shocked that it was in a different packaging. Then I saw another seller somewhere not in the Philippines, probably one of the sites in the U.S selling the same lipstick with the same packaging as mine. I forgot the site. Sorry. But if you do know why this one comes in this packaging please let me know. 

I already asked the seller about this, and she replied, "Dalawang style po kase yung packaging nila madam, one is yung may stripe band na gold sa tube at yung isa po yung walang band. but rest assured that both has the same shade and both are authentic from revlon. Salamat po."

Anyhow, overall the packaging looks nice and sleek. 

Smells:

It smells like a typical lipstick my mom used way back years ago ;p Sorry, but I can’t find words to describe it. It smells like a typical lipstick years back then. I hope you get me. ;) 

Pigmentation/Texture/ Finish/ Consistency:

It is pretty pigmented.

But, this is extremely drying on me. I tried all my lipbalms underneath. I just couldn’t make it works for me. Just like I told you before, I hate lipsticks that are very drying. I would rather go for lipstick with poor staying power as long as they don’t dry my lips like hell. 

Staying Power:

Stays 1-2 hours on me.

What I love most:

I love the shade especially for every day! Probably one of my new favorites shade!

What I hate most:

Extremely drying! 

Price:

Php 150 @ ebay

Rating:

3/5. Yes the color payoff is good, the color is very flattering but not my kind of lipstick. I despised lipstick that are very drying for the nth times. It more drying than Ever Bilena Matte Lipstick

 ;)

 

My lipstick with Venus and Mars Lip Balm

Lips with Revlon Super Lustrous (so drying )

 

 See how drying it is even with lip balm underneath. :(