Review: MAC Pearlmatte Face Powder in Flatter Me

I don't really know if I'm a real Betty Cooper at heart, because honestly, when it came to the opposite sex and all things glam, I've always been a Veronica Lodge.  But I really wonder why in the MAC Archie Collection that recently launched, the two items I got were from the Betty collection. 

Maybe it's because I'm now more into neutral makeup and I now know what shades work best for my skintone.  And with this recent purchase I got from MAC, I know I made the right choice.

MAC Pearlmatte Face Powders aren't new to me.  In fact, I have the same product from the Marilyn Monroe collection, except this time, it's in a warmer tone.  So, here to present to you, the MAC Flatter Me Pearlmatte Face Powder - 

FACTS:

Place Bought:  MAC store, Power Plant Mall

Price: Php1,750.00

Packaging:  In true MAC fashion, this one comes in a pretty white compact with mirror with Archie and his girls on the cover.

Shade:  Flatter Me is a warm beige with heart-shaped dots of coral blush.

Review: Etude House Drawing Show Creamy Liner

gel liner that came with a small gel liner brush

OK.

Back to business. 

It’s been almost a whole month of not updating my blog. And to all my readers, so sorry for that. Well, as every blogger would always say, life kinda got in the way.  As for me, my life involves a lot of work time, so needless to say I just got really busy with work.  But I didn’t totally forget about blogging at all, because I actually got a bunch of new makeup and photos for product reviews.  In fact, I’m about to start with this new find I got – the Etude House Drawing Show Creamy Liner.

Let’s see…

FACTS:

Place bought: Etude House store at Eastwood City Walk, Libis

Price:  can’t remember exactly, but I know that this is around Php500.00.

Packaging:  in a glass jar, about the size of a regular gel liner that came with a tiny gel liner brush.

Shade: matte black.

Ok, I have to admit that I was hesitant to get this.  But out of pure necessity for a new black gel liner, I finally gave in.  In fact, I was about to get a MAC Fluidline in black when I happened to browse the Etude House store.  For an affordable price of less than a thousand bucks, and with the very informative sales talk of the SA who was patient enough to answer all my questions about it, I went home with it with a few doubts on my mind. Nevertheless, I tried and used it for a few times before I realized that it was a good purchase after all. 

First off, it was really convenient for it to come with it’s own applicator brush.  It’s very handy, quite cute because of its tiny size, and most of all, it’s actually impressive because it performs so well.  I tried using it with my MAC Fluidline and it works just as great.  So now, I have a travel-friendly gel liner brush that comes with a cap.

As for the actual gel liner, you can notice from the swatches that it applies dry and matte.  Because of that, there’s no downtime for letting it dry after application.  And the shade stays really black and matte for a long time.

 Best of all, it actually stays on for long.  Indeed, this gel liner won’t budge or smudge for a good 8 hours.  And for an eyeliner, that is really what matters most, right?

I guess because it’s long-wearing, the only con I can think of about it is that it’s difficult to remove.  You really need a good eye makeup remover for this.  But other than that, I can say that this is one of the best gel liners I tried so far.  Oh wait, I got another thing that got me worrying about it, I hope it won’t dry up in its jar because it’s so dry.

So yeah, my new staple gel liner for now is from Etude House.  Have your tried this one? Tell me your thoughts!

Have a great week ahead! 

New Shopping Hub: Zalora.com.ph

You know how we can all get so busy in a week that we don’t really have the luxury of time to stroll at the mall and go window shopping?

Well, I get that all the time. In fact, I think I haven’t been in a mall just to shop or window shop for a good three (3) weeks.  And if ever I do happen to be in a mall, it’s either for an errand, to pay the bills, or to buy just the essentials.  Being the mall rat that I am since I was still in school, I’m really itching and dying to go. And I really wish I’ve got all the FREE time in the world just to be able to do that.  Heck, I don't even have the time to do my usual blogging. How tragic, right?

My weekends have always been swamped, too, so no exceptions there.  Given that it’s the summer season, I always have some out-of-town trips going on.  So yeah, I’m pretty much stuck. 

 However, who says I have to sulk just like that?  I really thank the heavens for the inventors of the internet and ONLINE SHOPPING! Whoever they are, they are pure geniuses! 

 I know many shopping sites have sprouted all over the net, but here’s something new to spice things up: ZALORA.COM.PH.

 

 

Since I’m all about honesty, I have to say that I was pretty irked when I discovered that I had to pre-register before ordering something.  However, it just means that once you register, you won’t have to type everything every time you order something from them.

 But no worries, because you can already browse the site for free without having to register first.  That means, you get to view all the available items they have.  Lots of brands are available, some aren’t even available in our physical stores.  There are also various categories to choose from, ranging from clothes, to shoes, to accessories, and all other quirky stuff, including beauty items like makeup!  Personally, I was really searching for a gift idea for my Dad’s birthday so I was always pretty much in the Men’s section for two days now.  Seriously, there are a lot to see so it could get really overwhelming.  Good thing they have this “wishlist” app, which makes browsing and choosing easier.  Payment options are also varied in that they even offer COD terms.  And if you’ll purchase items worth more than Php1000, you’ll also get free shipping!

 You know what else? Since I just registered yesterday, I found out that signing up for their newsletter will entitle you to a discount for any item.  Any discount for me is always good! In fact, right now until April 27th, they have an ongoing sale – 20% off on all items if you download their new Iphone app.

 

 

 

 

 

So what are you still staring for? Go and click the link to see for yourself what Zalora has to offer.

 

 

Nailbits: Waves or Zebra Print?

What I originally attempted to be blue zebra print nails turned out to be like this. Haha!

So now I call it my "blue waves" nail art.

But notice the difference with my left hand, where I seem to have finally achieved the zebra print.  Or so I think.

So yeah, I'm currently sporting two different nail arts on my hands.  But I think it's kinda cool though.
Well, so much for that. 

What are you wearing on your nails?

Review: Majolica Majorca Cream de Cheek in RD411

It's officially summer!

Despite the somewhat weird weather we're having with the occasional rainshowers (which are not supposed to happen in summer, by the way!), I definitely feel the heat, baby! If you ask me, I'd rather be stuck at my office the whole day, than go get my coffee in the other building only to be bombarded with the painful sun rays! 

Don't get me wrong, I love the sun being bright and shiny all the time rather than the storms.  But not when I'm all dressed up in my corporate attire and I feel this drop of sweat trickling all the way down the center of my bra. Isn't that irritating? 

So yeah, it's time for that annual adjustment when it comes to our makeup routines.  When it's hot and humid outside, a full-blown makeup look everyday just won't do.  For this kind of season, you need something light, yet colorful at the same time.  

Thank God for the inventors of cheek tints! Or stains, or cheek creams, or whatever you call them really.  When it's hot outside, I'd rather forego the full-on powder blush and stick with cheek stains instead, or else, I'll end up with blotchy, cakey cheeks! 

To get started with summer, I found this cheek stain from Majolica Majorca.

FACTS:

Place bought:  SM Megamall department store, Beauty Section

Price:  Php 495.00

Packaging:  It's in a cute tiny bottle. The applicator is like that of a nail polish.  In fact, I think it really looks like a nail polish!

Shade: RD411, which is Kiichigo Cream, according to the Majolica Majorca website.  But for me, it's just plain creamy red.  It may look like a deep coral shade, too.

First off, I adore the packaging! Very pretty, princess-like, and travel-friendly! I can carry it in the tiniest pockets of my handbag.  The applicator is also neat and hygienic.  It's easy to apply this way, too.

Review: NYX Xtreme Lip Cream in Candyland

Yo! 

I know, I'm too late to be reviewing this product.  It's actually been out since last year.  But I had to be honest, because at first, I didn't really like it.  I have two shades actually, which are in themselves really pretty. However, the rest of the texture and performance is another story.  For this post, I'll be reviewing Candyland.

FACTS:

Place bought:  Eastwood tiangge, from Pretty Goddess' stall (where I get all my NYX fix)

Price:  Php300++.  (sorry, been a long time so I kinda forgot, but definitely not over Php400.)

Packaging:  It's packed like your usual lip gloss with a doe foot applicator.

Shade:  Candyland - a cool-toned light pink

The shade itself is really pretty.  It's what my usual lip color would probably look like.  Basing it on other NYX shades, it's a little close to Tea Rose, except a tad lighter.  I think even if it's blue-based, it flatters my skin tone well, granted that I match it with other complimentary shades. So shade-wise, I have no problem with it.