My online shopping experience with The Vanity Zone

I recently encountered an online make up store called The Vanity Zone upon searching for online sellers of elf products.

Clinique goodies

Yehey to my first batch of Clinique goodies. My aunt was kind enough to give me these babies to try out. I am so excited about this. Hopefully I'd be able to come up with some tutorials including them.

Until my post post, go be beautiful ladies!

Free Cure Natural Aqua Gel Samples

Hi lovelies! Look what I found while I was at Beauty Bar yesterday.

photo from google

Yes! Cure is now available here in the Philippines. If you guys didn't know, Cure is a famous brand all over, Asia, the world.

Summer Natural Lips Tutorial

Hi girls! Need to run errands and you look dull and lifeless? Or maybe you're hitting the beach and you need a natural look. Well here's an easy trick you could do to get that natural flush on your lips.

Beauty essentials for summer

Hi folks! The heat is on. Summer had been real intense this year and the drastic change in temperature lead me to changing my beauty routine. I've been using these products for the past couple of days whenever I'm going out and I've really enjoyed using them. 

Here are my top weapons to fight off the heat and humidity.

Lip liner

Happy Sunday lovelies! 

Tip of the day: Liners are the perfect go to product. 

It gives your lips an instant pop of color and definition.

On my lips:

Nichido lip liner in Rosette

Thanks for stopping by my blog. Have a great day ahead of you!

Until my next post,

Summer Products to try out

It's crazy summer now here in the Philippines. The heat is insane and it's really the perfect time to go to the beach. Here are some newly released products that I've been meaning try out.

#1) Maybelline's Baby Skin Pore Eraser

I first spotted this product together with the BB water gel after watching Shu An on tried and tested episode 30. I'm really intrigued by this. Hopefully I get to purchase one for myself soon.

#2) Maybelline's BB watergel

Next up is another product from Maybelline. According to Shu An this product is super hydrating, lightweight and it gives your skin that healthy glow (really great for summer). I heard that it is available in Singapore. Hopefully it is also available here in the Philippines.

#3) Elf HD blush

I first saw this product on Judy's channel. People say that it is a dupe for Make up forever's HD blush.

#4) Avon totally kissable lipstick

Alot of beauty gurus/bloggers have been raving about this product. The color selection for this new line is fab and it'll look great for the summer season.

That's my to buy list for this summer. Has anyone tried out any of the products above? Share your thoughts with me on the comment section below. I'd love to hear from you guys. :)

Until my next post,

Rock on beauty junkies ☺

My props tools and cosmetics entry

I was browsing my facebook news feed earlier today when Props tools and cosmetics' anniversary giveaway banner grabbed my attention.

Apparently the said brand is giving away a grand prize of over P 2,000 worth of cosmetics to the lucky winners.

Just looking at this lovely flair palette makes me drool...

and the grand prize winner gets to take this Flair palette and brush set home! Lucky! 

For the 3 consolation prize winners, each will receive a wink palette. Still lucky!

So yeah I decided to join the contest and posted my entry earlier today (December 20, 2012). Then I found out that it was also the last day. Gasps! hahaha hopefully sana umabot ung entry ko.

The contest is all about "enhanced natural beauty". You'll have to post a picture of yourself interpreting your enhanced natural beauty. That's it. The judges for this contest are Ms. Bing castro of The project awesome, Ms. Joyce Sola of Candy love art and Ms. Chriselle Sy of Chriselle Sy Makeup Artistry.

Here's my entry:

I really wanted to show an effortless look. For me natural beauty is Confidence. As long as I'm confident of myself, my inner natural beauty will surely shine. 

Prior to doing my make-up I tied my hair in a bun so that it'll have loose and natural looking curls when I let it down. I used neutrals for this look since I wanted to give off a more subtle look. 

The lucky winners will be announced tomorrow December 21, 2012. 

Please help me by liking my entry. I'd really really appreciate it. 

Until my next post,

Rock on ladies! ☺

Work work work

De-potting my Nyx jumbo eye pencil because the container got broken..

Whew! This might take a while to finish.

My little beauty haul

Hi everyone! I hope you guys are doing fine. ☺

I went to SM San Lazaro last Saturday to pick up some cosmetics and here's what I've managed to get.

Let's go over the products one by one..

4U2's envy Halo concealer and highlighter

Retail price : P 394.00

This was actually one of the products I had in mind when I went to SM
along with the 4U2's Dream girl love light BB powder.
Alot of make-up bloggers have been raving about these products so I wanted to try it out.

Heads up for a review about these products. I'll be posting it soon.

Another product I'm absolutely loving ♥

4U2's Dreamgirl lovelight bb powder in 01

Retail price: P 194.00

Nichido's lip pencil in Rosette

Retail Price: P 100.00

This is another good buy. It's pigmented and very affordable. 

Maybelline The Magnum Volume Express

Retail Price: P 349.00 (On sale..I'm not sure how much it really costs though)

I'm not a fan of this one. The formula flaked out on my lashes.

Maybelline Pure Liquid Mineral

Retail price: P 399.00 (This was on sale as well according to the sales lady)

This product has a yellowish shade to it so if you have warm undertone this is good for you.

Olay Age Protect Anti-aging UV Lotion

Retail price: P 199.00

I actually ran out of this product so I needed to grab another one.

 Prevention is better than cure. Fight skin aging while your still young.

 Careline Pimple Concealer

Retail price: P 80.00

I regretted buying this one.
It doesn't smell good and it doesn't do what it's supposed to do (to cover up pimples).
No offense to Careline cosmetics but this product is really disappointing.
Still some of their products are worth trying.☺

Shawill Crystal Lipgloss

Retail Price: P 89.00

Nichido Multiple Stick in 

Retail price: P 188.00

I'm loving this one because it's really pigmented and creamy. It can act as a blush or as a lip tint.

Coloured make-up wedges

Retail price: P 95.00 

Elf Waterproof Eyeliner Pen

Retail price: P 125.00

This was also a fail buy. I was really disappointed with this product.
The tip doesn't glide on well to the skin and the ink smears and fades easily.

Well that's about everything that I've managed to pick up..

There were some awesome finds but not everything was worth the buy.

Well I guess you get what you pay for.

Comment down below and let me know your thoughts.

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Until my next post,

Rock on fashionistas ♥

Look for the day: Red Lips!

Pulling off a bold look might be tricky..

but it instantly gives you factor

and it will boost your self confidence.

Red lips can also make your teeth appear whiter.

So, what's your look for today?

Let me know your thoughts and comment down below ☺

Follow me thru google friend connect ♥

Until my next post,

Rock on ladies☺

Philusa goodies ♥

Goodies from my sister ♥

Always remove all your make up before going to bed.

A quick reminder from yours truly ☺

Rock on ladies! 

My little Divisoria haul

Hi everyone! How are you all doing?

I've been shopping alot of beauty products lately
 and I thought I'd do a beauty haul.

I've been to the new 999 shopping mall in Divisoria
and the place was jam packed with people doing their Christmas shopping.
 It was crazy but I've managed to find some cool stuffs.

...and these are what I've manage to get.

#1.) Doll lashes 

P 200.00 
3 sets of doll lashes
This one is my favorites out of all that I've bought.
I got this at a store named Mini house located at 1P-18-19.

#2.) A box of natural lashes

P 100.00
10 pairs of falsies for only a hundred pesos
I'd say this is the real deal out of all that I've bought.
I've got this at a store named BK Cosmetics located at 1E-09

#3.) Small dome brush

P 50.00
This product I also got from Mini House.
I originally bought this one just to check it out and see if it's an okay product but this baby surprised me alot.
It didn't shed or bleed when I first washed it and I'm pretty impressed by its performance.
It gives accurate application and it can also blend your eye shadows pretty well.
I must say for 50 pesos, this product exceeds what its worth.

#4.) Eye lid glue

P100.00

If you have monolids, you probably know what this product is for.

 Basically it's a glue you use to double up your eyelids

but I use this as an eye lash glue and it's super effective.

I also got this from Mini House.

BREAKDOWN

doll lashes............................. P 200.00

natural lashes..........................P 100.00

small dome brush.....................P   50.00

eye lid glue..............................P 100.00

Total spending.........................P 450.00

Well that's about it for my little Divisoria haul.

Divisoria for me is a haven of many awesome stuffs.

If you have a tight budget, I recommend you guys to check out 168 mall or 999 mall in Divisoria.

They offer alot of things from furniture to clothes.

Until my next post,

Rock on ladies ♥

DID YOU KNOW : Acne

Acne is one common problem for most people. I know because I also suffer from it! It makes me feel embarrassed often times because when talking to others they would rather stare at my red bulging pimple then listen to what I'm saying. I know, IT SUCKS BIGTIME! Fear not because there are countermeasures that we could do to lessen the irritation and redness!

This is a list of home remedies you could use to lessen irritation and redness. So let's get the dice rolling!!

#1) Green Tea

For all those tea lovers out there, this is perfect for you!

Green tea is a powerful antioxidant! It is well known here in Asia to cure pimples within days.What you do is you deep your tea bag in hot water then get the soak tea bag and remove all excess liquid on it. Then ever so gently press it to your pimple. Green tea also has anti-bacterial properties which could kill pimple causing bacteria!

Another trick is by using the tea water you got from dipping your tea bag in hot water. What you do is you just place the liquid on a little spray bottle. Put it in the refrigerator overnight then just grab it whenever you go out and use it when you want to freshen up. This trick is awesome! It's just like using the Evian facial spray without paying the price! 

#2) Eye drops for Red eyes

Who would've thought that eye drops could be useful for pimples! It should be an eye drop for red eyes or it won't work! Eye drops are traditionally used to clear red eyes but they can have same effects on you irritated skin because it contains anti-inflammatory agents that can reduce swelling. Get a Q-tip and soak it with a few drops of eye mo or whatever you have on hand. Then press it gently to your pimples for about 10 seconds or until the redness fades. This is really effective!! 

Although you can't really find it at home, this is one effective product that I've been using to help shrink and reduce pimple redness. 

#3) WITCH HAZEL toner

I was able to grab mine at Healthy Options for I think 399 pesos. It was a large bottle and it was able to last for about 6 to 7 months for me. I use it every after washing my face followed by my fave moisturizer. The benefits of witch hazel are broad and varied. Witch hazel has traditionally been used for the treatment of wounds, itchy and dry skin and bleeding. It has been used to treat inflamed eyes. Surprisingly it is also a great cure for pimple redness and it shrinks your pores! Just use it as you would use your regular toner. (P.S. don't forget to apply moisturizer after toning your face because negligence can cause breakouts sistah!) This product is by far my holy grail baby and I swear by it!!

if all else fails...


#4) Use ICE!!

This is one of the most inexpensive yet really effective remedy to your inflamed pimple. In the past my dermatologist recommended that I apply ice pack to my face at night after washing my face before applying toner and moisturizer because it would help regenerate my skin better but I find that applying ice to the face in the morning also gives good results. You know in the morning when you wake up and find your face really bloated? By applying Ice on your face, it will help lessen the signs of bloating plus it gives you an added wake up call and energizing feeling! hahahaha So this is what you do. Get an ice cube and wrap it in a towel. Then you press it gently to you pimple and wait until the redness subsides. Also ever so lightly run it through your face. Ice could help reduce redness and swelling making your face look better.

Well that concludes my short DID YOU KNOW speech.. hahahaha I hope it helped you guys eeii  :)

(disclaimer: photos were taken from google search)