IN2IT Waterproof Gel Liner in Dark Brown

Hi. This product I'll be reviewing is actually my sister's. When she goes to school, the one thing she can't forget to put on is eyeliner. But one time, she asked me to look for an eyeliner that won't make her look like she's a panda by the end of the day. She also doesn't like anything that requires a brush so potted gel liners and liquids are a no-go.

After taking swatches of a lot of pen/pencil eyeliners, I came across this IN2IT Waterproof Gel Liner in Dark Brown.

The claims of the product.

Priced at around 380. But they have this 2 pcs for 500 promo. I don't know though if it's still up.

Pros:
1. Creamy and very pigmented
2. Very cute looking pencil design
3. Comes with a sharpener and it's also easy to sharpen because it's not your usual pencil material. It's sort of like a plastic
4. Really smudge-proof and waterproof after drying. The waterproof though only if it you run it through water but if you wet it then rub it, it'll come off.

Cons: 
1. If you want a really thin line, you probably won't be able to use this because it doesn't get sharpened and become really pointed. When you over sharpen it, it breaks. I suggest using an angled brush and running it through the tip
2. I find it quite pricey for an eyeliner, given the amount of product it has.

Have you tried this one? Lemme know. Cheerio!

An Attempt on Nail Art #3: Eyeshadow Nails inspired by Jung Saem Mool

Hi guys. I have this weird habit of dropping everything when I learn a new nail art, so my mom knows when I do because I run upstairs to grab the nail kit.

Anyway, a few hours ago, I learned this nail art from one of my favorite Korean make-up artists, Jung Saem Mool. It's a nail art that requires nail polish, patience, and eye shadow.

Watch how it's supposed to be done here. Don't worry, it has English subtitles. (Actually , I just watched it on my laptop. It seems as this one doesn't have subs, really sorry) =) But my phone can't read the subtitles, so I had to rely on gut feel and what my sister taught me.

So here's what it looks like. It looks kind of a light gradated nail art. You can have the color more intense, depending on how much eye shadow you use.

What I used:

Shiny Powder Eyeshadow in Blue
Sassy Colorless Nail Polish
A dipping bowl
Sponge Wedge

You can use any powder-form eye shadow. It needs to be powder because you're going to dip the sponge with clear polish on. You can also use any sponge. I suggest cutting it into a small piece about an inch long so it'd be easier to handle.

In the video, a base coat and top coat were used, but since I have neither, I used clear polish for both purposes.

Here's how to do it, at least how I did it: =)
1. Make sure your nails are dry and clean and put a coat of clear polish or base polish. Let it dry.

2. Put some of your powder eye shadow on a plate or bowl. Grab your sponge and put a coat of clear polish. To save your clear polish from becoming too glittery like mine, put the nail polish on a piece of plastic and dip the sponge there.

3. Dip the sponge immediately to the eye shadow. Make sure you do this fast since the nail polish dries up easily.

4. Dab as you like on your nails. When I did my ombre nails, a dip on the polish allowed me to coat at least 3 nails. But here, one coat of polish and one dip on the shadow is enough for only one nail. I tried using it on more than one nail and it didn't quite stick

5. Jung Saem Mool tapped the shadow on the nail to make sure it sticks, but what I did is run my nails under water. This would allow you to see what your nail would actually look like without the excess shadow. When you put on the top coat right after dabbing the shadow, the shadow would just spread on your entire nail, losing the effect. This also cleans your nails.

6. If you already like the color pay-off of the eye shadow, you can put on the top coat. But if you want a more intense color, repeat steps 2 to 5 until you get the color you want.

Hope you guys enjoy this like I did. Cheerio!

Tony Moly Cottony Essence Sheet Mask in Wine

Hi. Here's another mask review. This'll be a quick one. Promise. =)

I bought this during Tony Moly's selected items at 50% off. This one retails for 98 but I got it for 45 pesos. I actually bought two, the Cottony Essence Sheet Mask in Wine and the other in Lemon, which I gave to my sister.

See how cute the packaging is? =) I actually was about to purchase their regular masks but the SA suggested that I try this out. Since it looked cool and it was on sale, I was like, why not?

The Verdict:

The first thing I noticed was the shape of the mask. I don't know why but I think it was too round that it felt kinda awkward putting it on because some areas are too short to reach my hairline.

It also had "flaps" on the eye areas. My sister said that maybe if it was if you wanted to wear the mask with your eyes closed. Makes sense.

As for the scent, I'm not a big fan of. It smelled like grape juice/wine. It's not that strong but it was more wine-y scented that I thought.

The best thing about this mask is it's so cool. Cool like refreshing, and that went on for about 5-10 minutes which felt so good. It also made my face feel smooth.

If the lemon one is as refreshing as this, I might buy that one instead.

I can smell the weekend coming. =) Btw, if you're a big fan of Taylor Swift, come see the Red T-Party happening at Robinson's Galleria on Saturday, November 10. A couple of sweet singers will be serenading you with songs off Taylor's new album, Red, including my sister. =)

Cheerio!

Nichido Mineral Kohl Pencil in Onyx

Hi. Ever wished for a panda-eyes-proof, water-proof, creamy AND affordable eyeliner? I had one of those before (click here), but it was phased out or something. I've been through three pens of that and then none. Since then, I've been trying out a couple of eyeliners that wouldn't hurt the budget but none of them works as well.

I've heard about this Nichido Mineral Kohl Pencil in Onyx from bloggers Ms. Say and Ms. Donnarence. Although I know it's not really smudge-proof, I still decided to risk it and give it a try. Plus, I was taking advantage of Landmark's Cosmetic Fair.

Original Price is 138.00

I don't think It'll take me 24 months to finish this though.. =)

Like I said, not smudge-proof

The Verdict:

It's creamy and it glides on smoothly. It's very black too so it's good for tightlining. It's also easy to smudge out if you're planning on using it for a smokey-eye look. Easily removable by soap and water.

Here comes the "buts" though.

Despite it's claim to be water-resistant, I personally can't say that it is. Maybe because my eyes are watery. But then again, some gel liners still stay on me despite my eyes being watery. It also smudges. It's okay if you're into smokey-eye look, but if not, I don't suggest getting this. 

I think it's a bit pricey for an eyeliner, but it's one of the best ones I've tried so far, so I think I'll stick with this unless I come along something better. 

Any fave eyeliners? Lemme know. Cheerio!

Noconi Circle Face Brush

Hi guys. Here's another brush review. It's a brush that I picked up from Landmark on the last day of their Cosmetic Fair. I don't know what it's called exactly, but it's really like the brush I really, really want. 

Yep. It looks a little like Son Dae Sik's The Face Shop Circle Face Brush (Wanna see what it looks like? Click here for Ms. Marge of kikaytrekkie's review).
Unfortunately, that cost more than 500 bucks. This I got for around 99 bucks (10% off) since it was priced at 109 something.

When I actually found out that he was having a show at Trinoma, my heart kinda fell because I knew that I wouldn't be able to go. I've been his fan since I watched him do make-up magic every Thursday in Style Show, a Korean beauty/fashion program that used to air in TvN. He's buddy in make-up is another Korean make-up artist, Park Tae Yoon, whose picture I think I saw once in Etude House.

Anyway. More about the brush.

It's just the same height as my eyelash curler from Face Shop

The Verdict:

It's a good brush to use for cream/liquid/powder foundations and powder because it's so small that it can get to the sides of your nose and under your eyes, and just the corners that your everyday brush can't reach.

My fault was that I used this first with my Maybelline Aqua Gel Foundation which dries up reeaallly fast. Since it's small, I had a bit of a hard time trying to get the foundation blend just right. But given that it doesn't leave streaks of any kind, I bet this will be great to use for BB creams or other foundations.

It's also a good powder brush if you want a near-sponge-application finish. It's also travel friendly that it can fit your make-up purse.

As for shedding and bleeding, no problem. Soft hairs? Yep. It just smelled awful when I took it out of its plastic container. Really strong chemical scent, but a little shampoo washed that off.

Although I have some problems about its size every now and then, it's still a good brush because it's versatile. But because I'm using a water-based foundation now, I think it'll be best to just use a bigger brush.

If you wanna check out Noconi's other brushes, they actually have a website.

Have a nice week guys. =) Cheerio!

Artist Studio Blending Brush

Hi guys. Here's the promised review on the blending brush I recently purchased.

A few weeks ago, I was lucky enough to see the new makeup brushes in Landmark. Landmark carries pretty cool and affordable brushes. Unfortunately, they easily disappear too. So, if you've been wanting to try one, might as well grab your brush while it's still there. =)

It's 59.75 but I bought it during Landmark's Cosmetic Fair so I got it at 10% off. Kinda affordable for a brush.

The Verdict:

I've got to say that I love this better than the first blending brush I bought because it didn't  shed nor bled. My first one unfortunately still sheds a few hairs. It's inexpensive too and the design of the brush looks sleek. It picks up product well and does a good blending job.

The only things that bothered me about this brush is first, it's length. I find it way too long and slightly uncomfortable to use. But with a slight adjustment of handling, it could work.

It could also use a few more hairs/bristles. I find that it's not too packed as I would have wanted.

Nonetheless, it's a good blending brush. I've seen the other Artist Studio brushes and they look promising. Can't wait to try their other products out. =)

Cheerio!

October 2012 Hit Listers

Hi guys. Since another month has ended, I would like to share with you the stuff I got hooked on last month.

During the end of September this year, I did a fan-girling round up and some sort of beauty products favorites. As much as I love the idea, I realized that I didn't have enough stuff or budget to share with you 10 beauty items that I love every month. Maybe in the near future I could do that. But for now, I decided to bring my fan-girling moments and love for other things into one monthly entry. So here goes! =)

Here are my 10 favorites for the month of October in no particular order. =)

1. Etude House Happy Teatime Lemon Tea Cleansing Cream
-Although I almost always hurt my eyes when I use this, I love using this as my makeup remover. This was my sister's until I asked for it because she rarely used it.

2. Kabuki Brush from Landmark
-I've had this for a while but it wasn't until a couple of weeks ago did I start using it again. It's one of the most versatile brushes I have. I use this to apply powder or a hint of powder blush.

 3. Etude House Shine Up Stick in Rose Pink

- I've reviewed it here and I just love using it as a white-ish eyeliner for my lower lashline. Totally opens up the eyes and it's creamy too.

4. E.L.F. Professional Eyeshadow Brush

-I've had this for almost 2 years and I still love it. It's my go-to eyeshadow brush and it has never shed nor bled.

5. Saizen 12-pc Sponge Wedges

- I use this for nail arts and liquid/cream products application. Despite its price, it's actually of good quality that allows me to use each piece for a long time.

And now for the non-beauty related stuff but still cool for me... =)

6. Tru Calling

-For the quite scary month of October, I started watching Tru Calling over and over again. Although it only has 1 and about a half seasons, I completely hooked.

Tru Calling is about Tru Davies (played by Eliza Dushku), an almost medical student who winds up with a job at the morgue...on the graveyard shift. Throughout her stay as a morgue attendant, Tru discovers her uncanny gift. When a dead person, who isn't supposed to die, calls for her help (the body literally tweaks and says "Help me" ever so creepily), Tru relieves the day and tries to save the person. Most of the time, the episodes are creepy but good nonetheless. Personally, I think it has one heck of a good arc and plot. I don't know why it was cancelled. =(

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7. Faith

- One name: Lee Min Ho. Should I end this now? Kidding. Although I’ve only watched snippets of the episodes, I’ve read the recaps in Dramabeans. Every single recap. It’s good, at least for me. The whole time travelling never gets old for me. Plus, Lee Min Ho looks good in a soldier kind of costume, and curly hair that’s much better than his Jun Pyo curly hair.

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8. Demi Lovato’s Intimate Performances

- I am and forever will be a Demi Lovato fan, and if you are too or if you just wanna check her out, go and watch her intimate performances. I don’t know how she does it but she just makes me cry when she sings. Watch and you’ll see why.

9. Ailee’s I’ll Show You

-When I caught a part of her music video “Heaven” when she debuted, I immediately thought, “Wow, she sounds so good.” There was a Western twang to her singing voice that made me love her. Her new song is about showing her former lover that she’ll be this better and prettier girl that he would want to get back to.

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10. Jen of frmheadtotoe

- I make it a point to watch YouTube makeup tutorials on a regular basis. And while I can’t always watch new ones, I make sure to check out those I love. I first discovered Jen of frmheadtotoe when I was looking for a tutorial on IU’s makeup, and I then started watching all her videos. (Check her blog here and her YouTube site here) She’s really good and I loved her more on the short webseries “Away We Happened.” (Wanna watch it? Click here)

So that's it! Hope you guys had a great October. Cheerio!