San San Gel Eyeliner in Brown

Hi. I figured it's about time to do another local product review and here's what I chose to, well, review. I purchased this San San Gel Eyeliner in Brown awhile back after ogling over its tester.



Price: 115 Php (I think)

Colors: Black and Brown

Applicator: Gel Eyeliner Brush

                                                             Swatch

Pros:

1. It's very cheap, at least compared to other pot gel eyeliners

2. Case design is ingenious. You're not bound to lose the built-in brush anytime soon.

Cons:

1. It transfers easily on the brush but not as well on the eyelids

2. Color is not very pigmented since the color becames a little too light when applied (compared to the swatch). I don't know why it's like that though.

But, it is quite handy as a brow-definer color? which is what I use it for, sometimes. But, it's starting to dry up though so I don't know for how long I'll keep it in my stash.. well,Cheerio!

Nature Republic: Baby Tok Lip and Cheek Tint #5 in Baby Plum

Hi. I'm doing another review of a Nature Republic product. This one in particular, I got on my birthday last year (from my sister, of course). It has been a handy product since then. Lip and Cheek tints are either liquid, gel or cream-type and they, usually, stay on long so I'm a very big fan. This one is cream type-Nature Republic's Baby Tok Lip and Cheek Tint #5 (Baby Plum).  

 

Price: I'm not really sure but I think it's around 250-300 pesos

Colors: This was the only color that the store had so I'm not too sure about the other colors

=(

Swatches

Pros:

1. Cute case, which was the first thing I noticed. It's name and the flower design are both embossed.

2. It's very blendable, whether if you use a sponge or your finger. It's consistency and texture is almost like a lipstick's.

3. Stays on long. It can last for a whole day.

4. It's scented but not a weird smell... I can't say for sure what it smells like exactly, though.

Cons:

1. Anything on a pot is hardly hygienic, so that's one con for me. There are times when unknown fibers get buried in the cream blusher. That's what I use the sponge (from my Careline blusher) for. And it fits almost perfectly inside.

2. Colors shipped here are limited (to one?) so I hardly know if I would get to try the other colors...it's a good thing I like purple-ish tones of blushers more since it looks better on my yellowish skin than pink blushers.

3. It's quite drying when put on the lips but good sheer purple-ish color

Other than that, I'm very happy with the tint and will continue to use it, but maybe more as a blusher. =)

Have you tried the other colors? What were they like? Shoot me a message! Cheerio.

Nature Republic: Soothing and Moisture Aloe Vera 92% Soothing Gel

Hi. I'm back with my latest purchase from another Korean beauty shop, Nature Republic. I was looking for a good face moisturizer and came across this one. I've been using it perpetually for about two weeks and so far, the result is good. It's Nature Republic's Soothing and Moisture Aloe Vera 92% Soothing Gel.

Price: 220 Php (198 if you have their membership/discount card)

Net. Wt. 300 ml



It's a really big tub of gel =)

Pros:

1. It smells good... almost like cucumber and it's cool-ish when applied

2. It really does moisturize. I put in on before BB cream and a whole bunch of other make-up products and it does make my skin soft.

3. It's a lot of aloe gel for 220 pesos..I'm betting that it will take me long to wipe the tub clean since a little amount goes a lon way.

4. It gets absorbed by the skin easily so I don't have to worry putting it on and walking around with a sticky face.

Cons:

* Right now, I have no "cons" to list down. My only problem with cosmetics is when I get rashes and zits, so since I have neither, I'm contented. My only wish for this product is to have its own spatula of some sort, just for hygienic purposes.

Have you tried this product? Lemme know.. Cheerio!



Etude House: Miss Tangerine Cream Choux Blusher in Miss Peach

Hi. Again. I'm trying to put in as many reviews as I can in a day. Just to challenge myself to be dedicated and loyal to this blog. I have the tendency to slack off every once in a while. Anyway. Since my eyes aren't giving up on me yet, here's another review of a product from one of my favorite beauty shops..Etude House!

I got this cream blush when their Miss Tangerine line has just been launched. I'm a big fan of cream blushers because they stay on longer compared to powder blushers. And since re-applying make-up is often near to impossible, I swear by those that will stay on til my classes are done. Plus, they are one of the few stores that offer a peach colored cream blush.

Peach tones look more natural on most people, maybe because it's mostly a combination of coral and pink hues. Anyway, I love this cream blush so here's Etude House Miss Tangerine Cream Choux Blusher in Miss Peach.

Price: 328 Php

Colors: Miss Peach, Miss Tangerine, Miss Grape and Miss Berry

Net Wt.: 12g

                                                                         The one above is what it looks like when blended

Pros:

1. It has a milky, creamy consistency which makes blending a breeze.

2. Highly pigmented so even a pea-size amount is enough and can go a long way

3. Stays on for a long time

4. It comes in a tube, like a lipgloss almost, which makes it very hygienic.

5. Color looks natural

Cons:

1. It has a certain faint smell which I don't like. It actually reminds me of poster paint but my mom says it smells more like petroleum jelly. You judge. =)

2. Although it's creamy, there was a time when I used it when my face lacked sufficient moisture (yes, it was very dry) and the blush became a bit chalky.

(or just use a moisturizer first)

Other than that, it's a good blusher...I'm actually eyeing the one in Miss Tangerine which is a lot more...well, orange.I promise to put on a review when I've tried it. Anyway, hope this helps. Cheerio!

Etude House Dear Darling Tint in Red Orange #3

Hi. I guess it's best to tell you now that I swear by lip tints/stains since, compared to lipsticks and the like, they have a longer staying-power. Plus, they work well as blushers too.

My quest for a good orange lip tint led me to Etude House (again) and since my Pink membership card was screaming for a good swipe, I decided to try their Dear Darling TInt #3 Red Orange. And it was worth it! =)

Price: 198 Php

Colors: This one i #3 Red Orange. I've seen the Red one, but I'm not sure which number it is

Applicator: Doe-foot

Swatch and what it looks like on my sister's lips

Pros:

1. Color stays on for a long time.

2. Highly pigmented, a single application gives the lips a cool orangey-tint

3. Smells like candy =)

4. I like that it has a gel consistency and not completely liquid. I do use this as a blusher sometimes and it helps that it's not too runny.

5. Applicator is soft. =)

Cons:

1. I don't know if it's just the one that I got, but I find the applicator a little to slim but I'll survive. =)

2. I like the smell of candy, however I wouldn't recommend this to those who are  not scented-lippies crazy. The smell stays a little while.

No real disappointments here. Just a few childish comments. =) All in all, the lip tint is a keeper. And the price is quite reasonable for its size. Looking forward to trying the other colors.

Do you have this tint as well? Tell me what you think! Cheerio!

Wet N' Wild ColorIcon Bronzer in Goddess

Hi. Just so you know, I'm doing random reviews of random make-up items I found stashed in my bookshelf, so a few items are not-so-new while others are brand new. Now let's talk about bronzers... =)

My first bronzer encounter is with a Shiseido bronzer, which unfortunately, isn't mine. And since their products are way, way, way beyond my budget, I've been searching for a similar one, which isn't as pricey. But, since my E.L.F Bronzer is no longer photogenic =) I'll be reviewing Wet N' Wild's ColorIcon Bronzer in Goddess, which I got last Christmas, instead.

Price: 299 Php (But this one's from my sister)

Color: Goddess (Matte) the other one is Princess (I think), and has more shimmer

Applicator: Slim angled brush

Net Wt.: 4.0g

Swatch

Pros:

1. Well the first thing that caught my attention when I saw this was it's casing which is really classy. =)

2. Highly pigmented and the powder transfers well to its own brush as well as other brushes (I use Marionnaud's Angled Blush Brush)

3. Great for contouring. Since it has a matte finish, when blended really well it gives your cheekbones a natural-looking boost.

4. The brush is soft, not soft-soft, but the bristles are just soft enough to not poke your cheeks.

Cons:

1. It's a bit too powdery. When I use it, I have to be careful not to sweep the brush too hard to get the product or it makes a big mess. =)

2. The cover case has too many stickers! When I tried to remove it, it left some sticky material so I opted to put the stickers back on.

*I tested, but haven't purchased yet, the Princess Bronzer. It has some sort of shimmer so it may be a good highlighter.

So far, this is a promising bronzer but I'm keeping my eyes peeled... =) Cheerio!!

Etude House: Fresh Cherry Tint #3 (Peach)

Hi. I've decided to start every entry with a "Hi" so that I'd feel more at ease writing, well, typing. =) My next review is with a product which has been with me for quite a while. It's Etude House's Fresh Cherry Tint #3 (Peach). One of the few products I've purchased when I was in my orange/peach color palette phase in cosmetics.

Price: 328 Php

Colors: Peach, Red, Pink

Applicator: Doe foot

Net Wt.: 9.5 g

Swatch and what it looks like on my lips (So sorry for my high-end pictures. Kidding. My photography skills are really bad. =))

Pros:

1. Color stays for a really long time. One of the best tints I've used. Even against all drinks and snacks. =) When I use it in school (my classes go for about 6-9 hours, tops), it really stays on.

2. It smells nice. Not really a cherry scent. Kinda has a fruity/floral scent going on.

3. The color looks natural. This peach one is more of a coral pink more than a peachy orange color so it looks like your lips are just newly scrubbed with that peachy pink glow.

4. The milky consistency, which is unlike other tints, is actually quite nice. It gives a soft feeling to the lips (does that make sense?)

Cons:

1. It stings, for about 2 seconds when you first apply it. I don't know why. I doesn't really hurt, it's more of a tickle.

2. I was actually a bit disappointed when I first tried it on because I was expecting more of an orange-y color and it gave more of a pink undertone (see the color of the applicator) But no worries. =)

3. Some people aren't about scented cosmetics so if you're not a big fan of tints with a faint smell of fruits and flowers, I wouldn't recommend buying this.

4. A bit pricey for a tint but since I've been using it for quite a while, I guess it's worth it.

I haven't really tried it as a cheek tint since it develops color after you apply it and I was too scared that it'll give me clownish cheeks. But I guess you could try. Since it's a bit light, you could try putting on more layers of the tint to have a stronger peach-pink color and it'll stay a bit longer.

Ever tried this one or the other colors? Share with me your experience! Shoot me a message. Cheerio!

Herbench Paintbox Semi-Permanent Eyeliner: Brown

Hi. I figured it's finally time to put my make-up addiction to good use so here I am trying my luck with blogging. What I put down here are my very own experiences with the products. I wanted to share my extraordinary, bittersweet and complete-failure moments with these items that I consider as a girl's best friend(s).

I've always, somehow, depended on blogs and/or reviews of other people when it comes to cosmetics. Before buying anything, unless it's completely out of whim, I check out product reviews. So you can just imagine my disappointment when no one seems to have used or tried the next item on my list. The decision is still 100% mine, but it helps to have an extra/second opinion. I think. =)

So bear with me, as I try to help others, like myself, who are in dire need of second opinions on their much-coveted beauty items.

So the first item on my list is Herbench Paintbox Semi-Permanent Eyeliner. Believe me when I tell you that I've used a lot of eyeliners, from pencils to pens. Some of them are actually quite good but are no match against my occasionally-watery eyes and my hands that rub quite hard..=) So at the end of the day, I end up wearing no eyeliner, even if I did. And this is probably the only product that really swears by its "semi-permanent" tag.

Price: 88 Php

Colors: Brown and Black

The swatches (R: Brown, L: Black)

The product is about an inch and a half long. Black cap for the black and brown for the, well, brown. For a perpetual user, if you're not an eyeliner-pen klutz like I am and you won't break it, it'll last for about 2 months or so.

Pros:
1. It really is semi-permanent. Unless you're going to scrub it really, really hard, it's bound to stay for a long time.
2. Highly pigmented. The black is jet black and the brown is chocolate brown
3. Glides on smoothly
4. Affordable. For 88 bucks, I say it's worth it.

Cons:
1. Like I said semi-permanent so sometimes when I wash up at night, I wake up in the morning with dark eyeliner circles around my eyes. It takes forever to remove. I swear. Haven't tried a eye make-up remover though.
2. It breaks easily, but it's usually the case when it comes to eyeliner pens.
3. The name easily gets erased! Since the casing is plain plastic, I mistake it sometimes for a colored pen, you will too. (I hope it will get a fancy casing soon.)

So how did I do in my first review? =) Shoot me a message, a comment or a request review. If I had used it, I'll tell you what I think and what I went through with it. =) Thanks! Cheerio!