FOTD: Merlot

Hey guys!

Sharing another FOTD with you all. :D

I was in a mood to go a little dark for the day but still something I can wear to work. I ended up using shades that are close to the color of red wine.

That's why I named this look "Merlot" and I also used an eyeshadow shade named Merlot in my LORAC Mega Pro Palette. :P

These are the products I used.

Lorac Mega PRO Palette

The Body Shop All-In-One InstaBlur

The Body Shop All-In-One Instablur Eye

Shiseido Sheer and Perfect Foundation

Avon Totally Kissable Lipstick in Deep Orchid

Snoe What's Up Brow! Water Resistant Eyebrow Gel Corrector

Too Cool For School Eye Design Box Eye Makeup Multi Kit
LORAC Cobra Mascara

Yves Saint Laurent Pure Chromatics Wet & Dry Eye Shadows in No. 7

 T'estimo Blush in PK-18 

Ben Nye Banana Powder

Holika Holika Jewel-light Waterproof Eyeliner in Pink Topaz

Happy Skin Eye Need A Miracle Concealer

NYX Full Coverage Concealer in a Jar in Beige

Too Faced Shadow Insurance Anti-Crease Eye Shadow Primer

The key parts of this makeup look are the eyes and lips. I concentrated the wine colors on those parts.

For the eyes, I mixed warm pinks, wine red, and dark brown.

A nice winged liner can add some sexiness to the already sexy color.

I also added a light pink shade under the lower lash line to contrast the dark shadows and liner.

A beautiful deep lippie is the star of this look. I just love this eye-catching shade from Avon although it has a tendency to bleed. 

So that's my look! If you have questions regarding this FOTD, comment them below! :)

Cheers,

DAWN

Avon Ultra Moisture Rich Vitaluscious Lipstick in Wine Wellness

Hello dears!

Here's a lipstick swatch for this Sunday evening.

Avon Ultra Moisture Rich Vitaluscious Lipstick

I bought this 3 months ago... I can't remember how much this is exactly but I guess it's around Php 200.00.

The shade is Wine Wellness.

It's in a plain black tube. 

Nothing too fancy but classy nonetheless.

Here's a closeup of the lippie.

A swatch on my hand

And on my lips

The shade does resemble the shade of red wines or at least the stain they make. It's like a deep, warm fuchsia that suits most skin tones. The texture is smooth and it doesn't chap my lips. It also lasts a while, probably a good 4 hours including light eating and drinking. It's a pretty good affordable lipstick and a wearable lip color too.

Cheers,

DAWN

Avon Totally Kissable Lipstick in Deep Orchid

Hey loves!

A month ago, I was looking at my lipstick collection and realized that I don't have really dark lipsticks. So when my neighbor, who is an Avon lady, offered that month's catalogue, I browsed their lipsticks and bought two lippies. One of them is...

Avon Totally Kissable Lipstick 

Not sure how much this is exactly but it's somewhere around Php 200-300.00 only.

I bought the shade Totally Kissable.

I'm liking this stainless-like lipstick tube packaging than the black one that most of their lippies are packaged. I just find this more fancy and different among other lipsticks from other brands.

Close up shots of the lipstick

Swatch on hand

And swatch on lips

The shade is a very dark plum shade. It does have the color of the darkest part of an orchid which is deep inside the center. It looks gorgeous but it's too creamy and glossy for my taste. It looked like I applied it unevenly (well, it does look a little messy at the bottom part), but I don't know why in some areas it's too dark while the other parts, it's like purple-fuchsia. It would look much, MUCH better if it were matte in my opinion. 

And since it is too dark, I can't wear it often especially when I go to the office. Plus, it's gonna be summer soon so this lipstick shade wouldn't be fitting for the usual summer look. So I found a way to make this shade more wearable—I blot it twice.

When you tone the color down by pressing your lips on a tissue twice, it looks like the one on the above selfie picture. It also looks matte and gorgeous (yes, I like matte lippies more). I really find the bright orchid shade beautiful and it's great to know that I bought a lipstick that I can wear in different ways. 

So what are your thoughts on Avon Totally Kissable Lipstick in Deep Orchid? What are your favorite dark shade lipsticks?

Cheers,

DAWN

FOTD : Light Orchid Lips and a Leopard-Print Scarf

Hello dears!

My first FOTD post for 2014 and I'm using a lipstick shade that is close to this year's pantone color—Radiant Orchid!

This was my FOTD a few days ago when I went to work. I wanted to wear that scarf so I based my makeup according to the colors of the scarf and what would look good with it.

The stars of the look are:

Avon Totally Kissable Lipstick in Deep Orchid

and my Estee Lauder Pure Color Eyeshadows in Summer Linen, Berry Burst, and Chocolate Bliss

Close up of my eyemakeup:

I used  Kate Eyeliner in BR-1 to add definition to my eyes then Smashbox Waterproof Mascara for my lashes.

The eye makeup is pretty simple so I wouldn't be too flashy because I am already wearing a bold lippie and a big scarf. :P

For my base makeup, I mixed a Laura Mercier Foundation with Holika Holika Milky Veil Pore Cover BB Cream then topped it off with Ben Nye Banana Luxury Powder.

For my cheeks, I contoured it with Guerlain Terracotta Moisturizing Bronzing Powder Long Lasting in No. 01 and then used Kanebo T'estimo Blush in PK-18.

It's a very simple FOTD, well, at least for me. Thoughts on this look? Would you also wear an FOTD like this?

Cheers,

DAWN

Unboxing : Jan-Feb BDJ Box

Hello dears!

I'm super enjoying the long weekend. Been hanging out with friends, oversleeping, shopping and my first ever BDJ Box arrived a couple of days ago and I've been using some of the items inside already.

It took me only now to get a BDJ Box because they're always out of stock whenever I felt like ordering. Actually, I ordered this around September or October. The boxes for November and December were out of stock already so that's why I was subscribed for the January-February box. I guess people really love BDJ Box... I often see unboxing posts and BDJ boxes almost always contain interesting products that I would love to try myself.

And so, let's open the box and see the goodies!

It contained a list of the products included in the box: 

So here they are:

I included the price of the products in their full-sizes.

 2 full-size Beauty and Bright Moringa Soap - Php 114.00

Honestly, I don't see the point of getting two bars. I thought this is a way to try out products so one full-size is enough. Besides, I've been using this soap for months now... probably why I wasn't so cheery when I saw this. :P But just so we're clear, I do love this soap! 

 Avon Face Pearls - Php 599.00

Another full-sized product! I guess this is Avon's version of the popular Guerlain Meteorites. 

 Revlon Nair Art Expressionist in Monet, Monet - Php 375.00

Oooh! It's named after one of the most popular painters of all time. The wannabe artist in me is happy. :D

 Yves Rocher Sexy Pulp Mascara - Php 650.00

Got a deluxe size version. I'm excited to try this the most. :D

 Ellana Minerals Lip and Cheek Tint - Php 220.00

Not a fan of tints but this seems interesting. I swatched it on my arm and it lasted the whole day on! Amazing lasting power!

Sachets of My Amazing Blow Dry Secret Shampoo and Conditioner - Php 1,200.00 per bottle

Tony Moly Tomatox Magic White Massage Pack - Php 548.00

Tony Moly Oriental Gyeol Emulsion - Php 1,398.00

 Tony Moly Intense Care Live Snail Cream - Php 2,098.00

Tony Moly  Luminous Pure Aura CC Cream - Php 948.00

I've tried some of the items from Tony Moly from the GWP's I got from my previous purchases from the brand.

Garnier Color Naturals - Php 199.00

I don't usually color my hair that dark but the good thing is my mom does! 

and finally, some GC's!!!

3 Gift Vouchers worth Php 500.00 each from Aesthetic Institute of the Philippines.

Free Brow House Construction from Browhaus worth Php 548.00.

A Php 600 off for Brazilian Keratin Treatment or Php 800 off for Cynos Nano Digital Perming.

I'm very satisfied with the products I got especially since more than half of them are in their full sizes! For the amount I paid, I got a really good deal. There are products that I didn't appreciate as much since I've tried them already but I think I'll be using everything that's included in the box for sure. I'm happy with my first ever BDJ Box and I'll be buying another one soon!

Cheers,

DAWN