Look What I Bought: Checking Out LOL

Hey guys! First of, lemme say I'm really sorry for being missing for the past weeks. We were at the peak season the entire month of August and we were able to finish, well, yesterday. Annnd my job needed me to either go home at around 10 pm or sleep over at the office. So basically, my August was spent doing either of the two. I'm just absolutely drained. I mean, I love my job but I miss my bed more. :p 

But now that thing in my job is over, I'm back. I still suffer from recurring headaches post-sleepless nights but I'm good.:D

I'm more behind on my entries a lot more than what I've imagined but I'll try to do as many entries as I can, probably starting tomorrow since I still have to go through all the pictures.  But for now, lemme just show you what I picked up a while ago from the brand LOL or Lots of Love.

I was actually headed to the counter already and the LOL stall was sort of in my way so I felt the need to go check out their products. :D They actually have a lot of stuff going on, like there were nail polishes, foundations, glosses, and eyeliners but what caught my attention was their glitter eye cream. I've been meaning to get myself a glitter eye cream. I saw one from Jordana but I wasn't able to come back for it. Plus, glitter eye creams can be pretty pricey. And this one I got just cost me 139.00 bucks. 

This one is called Starry Night. There was another set too that had pinks and blues so I figured I could use this more often since I wear more browns and golds than I do pinks and blues. :D I gave the tester a try and found the colors gorgeous.

I also got myself one of their pressed powders in Light. This one is also 139.00, which is not so bad given its size. And it leans on yellow. :D 

I found the LOL stall at the SM Department Store of SM Fairview. I'm not sure where else they are found but I'll be sure to let you know once I find out. :D

Cheerio!

Maybelline Clear Smooth Shine Free Pressed Powder in Nude Beige

Hi guys. Before the weekend finally, well, ends, I just wanted to share with you this pressed powder that I've been using the past couple of weeks. My mom has finished two of this pressed powder. I, on the other hand, have always been loyal to my BB powder ever since I found out about it. I finished three pans. ^^

But I figured I should try to see if other pressed powders can work for me. So I decided to try this one from Maybelline.

I had a hard time choosing the shade though because I don't want to pick up a powder that'd look weird on my yellow skin. I ended up picking Nude Beige over Honey, which had a stronger yellow tone, but a bit darker. A pan costs 199.00 but Maybelline now has a to-go smaller compact which is only 99.00.

The Verdict:

When I tried this on at home, on my entire face, I realized it wasn't an exact shade match. Well, getting my exact shade match in powders and BB creams and foundations is like an ordinary-miracle-and-once-in-a-blue-moon moment. But, the good thing is that it's not entirely off. A bit too light for me but with a lighter application or good blending, it's fine. I love that it keeps my oil at bay for a good 3 to 3 and a half hours and even has SPF. I hope that it had more coverage and a lot smoother finish though. Probably their foundation version does a better job in these areas. It is unscented, as claimed.

Price is quite alright for a pressed powder and it has a lot of product too. I hope they improve the sponge though. Because my mom has tried this long before I did, I happen to know that the sponge gets ruined easily after washing since the top part is glued on. If it were stitched, it'd probably be better.

It is a good pressed powder but I'm all for more coverage. I'd probably end up trying their compact foundation. ^^

Anyways, have a great week ahead. Cheerio!

September 2012 Hit-listers

Hi. Before I go to bed, here's my top ten items for September, as I promised in my last entry. I'm hoping to make this a short entry. =)

Here's their group shot. =) 

Marionnaud Dual Ended Eye Brush- I use this for doing my brows, separating my lashes, and applying gel eyeliner. So versatile

Alba Botanica Acnedote Astringent- I've mentioned here how this helped me a lot with my acne problems. It's organic and works wonders

Zen Zest Body Spray in Talc- My mom gave me this and it smells so good. It smells like baby powder. Requires constant spraying though 

Tony Moly Party Lover Gel Liner - I've reviewed it here. It's my first gel liner and so far my favorite. Doesn't smudge at all

Flat Top Brush- This brush from Trinoma works best with anything-cream, liquid, or powder products

Maybelline Baby Lips in Menthol- I'm a loyal Blistex user, but this works just as well and it smells a bit better. (Given by my sister)

Etude House Silk Scarf Hair Serum - My savior from bad curly hair days. It used to be my sister's.

Loreal Kohl Contour Pencil- This was my mom's and it's just so creamy that I use it for my brows or for lining my eyes

Face Shop Face it Pure Color Lip Gloss- This used to be my mom's but when I ran out of my E.L.F. lip gloss, I asked for this. It smells so great that it's addicting 

4u2 dreamGirl Lovelight BB Powder- This one in the picture is my 2nd compact. I love this powder because it lasts long on my oily skin. Reviewed here

What were your favorite items for September? Lemme know. Cheerio!

4u2 dreamGirl Lovelight BB Powder SPF15 PA++

Hi guys. Can I just say one more time that the weather is just crazy? We were actually trying to save our house from getting flooded. We were scooping water out because water was coming out from everywhere inside our house--the ceiling, the walls, the drains. Just everywhere. I hope everyone's now doing a bit better because the weather is supposedly getting well. Even though it's still raining hard here around our place.

Anyway, while I'm preparing for a special post (it's taking me a while to answer the questions haha) here's a quick review of my powder of the moment. I decided it was time to hand back to my mom the foundation I "borrowed" from her, even though it has already hit the pan.

I got this because of the posts I've read from Ms. Donnarence's My Lucid Intervals and Ms. Say's Makeup By Say Tioco Artillero. I figured that if they were singing it praises, I should try one too. But, man, it was so hard to get ahold of one. This was literally the last piece and the nice SA and her magical sales-talk power convinced me to buy this.

Comes in 3 shades (Mine's #3, which is a tad too dark for me)

Price: 194.00

I think it's about 7g

Pros:

1. Has SPF

2. Oil control is about 4-5 hours, which is good enough for me

3. Works like a BB cream, making the face seem smooth and almost poreless

4. Has coverage. Around light to medium coverage 

5. Travel-friendly

6. Sponge is of good quality

7. Can be blended to match skin tone

8. Didn't give me breakouts or rashes 

Cons:

1. Almost always out-of-stock

2. I have a thing about pink. I don't like the color, but this is just a "me" thing. Doesn't affect the quality of the product whatsoever.

3. Not my exact shade, which is my fault =)

I like this powder actually. I just wish that I waited for them to have stocks of the one that suits my skin color. #3 can be blended to match my skin tone (just as how the SA demonstrated it to me) but when I don't blend it well, you'd see how my face is of a different color than my neck. It's just a tad darker so it's all good with proper blending. When this runs out, I'll just grab the lighter shade. 

Stay warm and dry guys! Cheerio! 

P.S. To Nicole, the sweet girl who tagged me for the special post, if you're reading this, I promise to hurry up and complete the post. =)

E.L.F. Clarifying Pressed Powder in Apricot Beige

Hi guys. It's a very rainy Saturday, at least around our place. This post is long overdue. I just kept on forgetting to take the pictures, and I've been trying to catch the reruns of Monk's last season, which I absolutely love. Well, everyone in my family does even my dad...and my mom. Anyway, I got this, around last month I think, after I emptied out my Avon pressed powder.


So here's a review on E.L.F.'s Clarifying Pressed Powder in Apricot Beige.
Here's a description of the powder according to www.eyeslipsface.com


"Create a flawless finish with our silky Clarifying Press Powder that blends evenly into skin. Treat and prevent skin imperfections with key active ingredients formulated for problematic skin. Proven skin clarifiers absorb oil on contact to create a beautiful matte finish. Wear alone or with your other favorite e.l.f. face products for naturally smooth and flawless looking skin."

Price: 129.75

Unfortunately, the name has already disappeared

*The only thing you would see underneath is the name of the shade

Sorry, it's still dirty. I did try to wash it. This was it

Pros:

1. Lightweight, so it's easy to just slip it in your pocket and doesn't take too much space in your kit either.

2. Easy to work with either with a sponge or a fluffy brush and it blends to the skin well too

3. Sponge is workable and doesn't fall apart even after washing

Cons:

1. Doesn't come with a mirror and packaging kinda feels flimsy

2. I feel like the packaging itself is not really made to have a sponge put inside it. (see pic above). It kinda feels forced putting the sponge in, that sometimes, it wouldn't stay shut because the sponge is sticking out

3. Sheer finish. I was kinda hoping that it would give some coverage, but it didn't on me.

4. No oil control witnessed here. =)

To be honest, I stopped using this powder because I got kinda disappointed. I was hoping for some oil control and coverage, and it gave me neither. Plus, the packaging and all was a bit of an issue for me. But, I'm still a fan of E.L.F. This is probably just one of those products.

Any suggestions for a better pressed powder? I'm using my mom's Loreal True Match Two-Way something...=) but I'm open for other powders. Haha. Have a great day! And bring an umbrella. Cheerio!