Gap Mini Lip Glosses in Nude and Red

Hi guys. These baby lip glosses have been sitting on my stash for quite a while. I got these Gap Mini Lip Glosses from a bazaar last Christmas. They came in a cute round silver hard coin purse. 

They cost 100 bucks plus the coin purse.

As you can see, they are about the size of an eyeliner cap. I took pictures of the applicators, but for some reason, it won't show up right so I decided to remove the pics. The applicators are doe-foot applicators.

Nude

 Red

Pros:

1. Smells great, like vanilla!

2. It's sticky but not much, which I like because most glosses that I have are very sticky

3. Pigmented

4. Cute size that I can carry and put almost anywhere

5. The shimmer it has is not too overwhelming

Cons:

1. Not easily available

2. Not long lasting

3. A bit pricey for its size

I love the red better because the nude one kind of washes me out. I would have loved to have this in other colors. Problem is, I don't know where to get them and if there are other colors. I think I saw a clear one back then. All in all, these are pretty neat run-of-the-mill mini glosses.

Own any mini lip glosses? Lemme know. =) Cheerio!

Look What I Bought #3

Hi guys. I've been following To the Beautiful You on KimchiDrama these past days that I haven't gotten around on fixing the pics for this blog. Really sorry about that. Anyway, just a quick post to show you guys what I bought this weekend. Review on the beauty products to follow after thorough testing.

Actually, the only thing I bought here was the card peeking near the Kim Hyun Joong mask. It's a cardboard Club 20 VIP card that allows access/invitations to make-up events and the sort. Such as that one with Son Dae Sik in Trinoma held a couple of days ago. Too bad I purchased the card a little too late. The freebies/ samples are (5 pcs. of of each kind [essence, BB Cream, and Sun Cream], a mini box of toner and lotion, and a lemon mask) I let my sister get whatever she liked, and this is what's left for me to try.

The membership card is worth 150 Php. Worth it, considering the freebies I got. =)

I got these at Greenhills. The blue ribbon (40 Php) and my sister's crepe earrings (70 Php) are from Girl Shoppe, and the peace bracelet (50 Php) is just a random find.

I got curious with these Beauty Buffet masks because of the cute packaging. These are from Watsons, and they're 39 Php each. I've already tried the green one, and I think it works just fine. 

Any new buys this week? Lemme know. Cheerio!

Landmark Flat Top Brush

Hi! When Trinoma first released make-up brushes ( I can't remember when exactly), I still wasn't about collecting them. I liked how they look, but that was it. But, when I started getting hooked on make-up, their brushes started disappearing, much to my dismay. But, a few weeks ago, I got lucky with this flat top brush. 

Sorry about the color. I've used it before the "pictorial"

Pros:
1. Affordable at 149.00
2. Bristles are soft
3. Good for applying cream, liquid or powder cosmetics. =)
4. Overall, the brush feels and looks sturdy
5. Didn't bleed or shed

Cons:
1. I feel like the bristles are not fully packed, like it could've used just more bristles
2. When I bought this, a few of the "hairs" were sticking out, they didn't fall off, they were just sticking up
3. Deformed because of the flat packaging, but a little reshaping while I washed it did the trick

All in all, I love this brush. I think I've found another favorite. I use this to apply my BB cream, blush, and powder. It works well, given its price.

Ever tried Landmark's brushes? Lemme know. Cheerio!

Careline Color Pencil in Black

Hi guys. I don't usually find Mondays exciting, but since it's a free day, Happy Monday! I bought this a few days ago because I was looking for a good creamy kohl pencil to use for tight-lining my eyes. I was supposed to buy the one from Nichido, then I realized that the store near our place only carried Careline products, so I decided to give this Careline Color Pencil in Black a whirl.

 Pros:
1. Affordable at 55 Php
2. Very black color
3. Comes with an eyebrow comb if you're planning to use it as an eyebrow pencil

Cons:
1. Not creamy enough to be used in tight-lining
2. Not long lasting, smudges easily
3. Has a faint crayon smell which kinda bothered me
4. Color indicator can be tricky because there's no color written on the pencil except for the name. You might accidentally pick up the brown one, like I did the first time.

After testing this eyeliner, I guess I'll be trying others until I find a creamy one that'll suit my needs. =) 

Anyways, any suggestions for an eyeliner? Lemme know. Cheerio!

Look What I Bought #2

Hi. It's a good thing it's a long weekend huh? I'm planning to watch movies til I drop. What about you? =) Anyway, just a quick post here to show you guys what I bought about a couple of hours ago. Reviews on the beauty products to follow (after thorough testing) =)

Pure Beauty Pomegranate Anti-oxidant Essence- 51 Php

(I've been meaning to test out the products of Pure Beauty since it's a drugstore Korean Brand. This was the first thing I bought. FIRST IMPRESSION: Smells great)

E.L.F. Blending Eye Brush - 129.75 Php

(Been on my list for quite a while now. It was either this or the one from Charm, but I decided to try this one first. FIRST IMPRESSION: Sheds like crazy! Lost about 25 strands while I was testing it. Uh-oh)

Solemate Doll Shoes -399 for 2 pairs (Olive and Caramel or is it Brown?)

(My shoes have been giving up on me with all the rain, so these I really need. A pair costs 299 so I think this is a great deal.)

Any good movies you'd like to suggest? I'll only be renting out anyways. =)

Enjoy your very long weekend guys! Cheerio!

Certified Movie Buff: A Cinderella Story: Once Upon A Song

Hi guys. I'd just like to share with you another movie, which I secretly love.

I am a Disney kid so I'm pretty much a sucker for real-life ish spin-off movies of Disney's classic fairytales. One of which is Cinderella. This is the third installment of the A Cinderella Story (2004) which had Hilary Duff as the typical Cinderella. The second one, Another Cinderella Story (2008), with Selena Gomez, the dancing Cinderella. I've heard about Lucy Hale taking the part of Cinderella on the third installment a little after the second one was released, so I waited for a loooongg time. I was actually thinking that it'd be titled And Another Cinderella Story, but what do you know, they titled in A Cinderella Story: Once Upon A Song (2011) with Bionic Woman's Lucy Hale as the singing Cinderella.

PHOTO FROM WIKIPEDIA.ORG

It still was your typical Cinderella-ish story. Lucy Hale plays the role of Katie, a step daughter-turned-house worker, who was secretly a diva. The difference is that her glass shoe is her voice. She sang an original song for Prince Charming/Son-of-a-record-company-president, as an answer to his song, with a mask on, and a guitar to boot. And of course, there was the stepsister who supposedly had the "voice." And you know how it goes from there. =)

What made this story a little different from the other two is that I felt like Katie had more guts and the I'd-stand-up-for-myself-if-I-have-to attitude more than what Mary (Gomez) and Sam (Duff) had in the previous installments. She also didn't look like she was about to pass out with every close encounter with the English-accented Prince Charming.

Recommended to: Those who like fairytale-ish and almost cliched movies, with some singing.

But hey, I love this movie. If you want to check this out, local rental stores might have a copy, but I caught this on HBO for about three times. =)

Any fairytale-ish faves? Cheerio!

Beauty Alert and Hallyu Alert: Majolica Majorca and To the Beautiful You Premiere

Hi guys. Just a really really quick post here.

First of, Majolica Majorca is on Deal Dozen once again with their Blood on Lip and Cheek Tint for only 248 bucks! That's from 495 Php. Grab a coupon while you can (click here)

And, if you're a Hallyu fan like me, I'd just like to let you know that the Korean version of Hana Kimi, To the Beautiful You is premiering in Korea tomorrow, August 15, on SBS. 

PHOTO FROM  http://wiki.d-addicts.com

Time to get ready for drama recaps. =) Cheerio!