Dazzle Me Get a Grip! Makeup Setting Spray

Hello loves!

It's always great to discover new brand out there, specially those who offer quality products at affordable prices!

So a couple of weeks ago, I was given the opportunity to try products from Dazzle Me. I was not aware of this product so I did a quick search and noticed that there are social media accounts of this brand but mostly in Asia. It seems fairly new too. I asked their representative and I learned that Dazzle Me was conceptualized, designed, and formulated in Los Angeles back in 2022 and it made its way to the Philippines in 2022 also!

I'm now intrigued and I was very excited to try their products. The first one I tried (and was looking forward to trying out) is the...

Dazzle Me Get a Grip! Makeup Setting Spray

Makeup Experiment #21: Suzaku (Fushigi Yuugi)

Hello loves!

Here's the part two of our Fushigi Yuugi Beast Gods Makeup Experiment. The first one we did was Seiryuu-inspired (the blue dragon) and now we did the Suzaku-inspired makeup...

Makeup Experiment: Seiryuu (Fushigi Yuugi)

Hey loves!

I had two of my closest friends over last Saturday at my house to hang-out. We decided to do one of our makeup experiments once again. Gucci, my model for this look, actually suggested this idea to do a creative shoot once again. I think I've done my makeup experiments on her the most and I'm happy that she likes doing them! Haha! 

Anyway, we grew up watching animé, so when we were thinking of a look we could do, I had an idea to take inspiration from one of the shows we watched way back when we were in our elementary school days—Fushigi Yuugi. I'm not sure if you're familiar with this animé, but I remember that we make sure we're home before the show air either on the local channel GMA7 or the cable channel AXN. 

Since this makeup experiment should be creative, I didn't pick any of the main characters to draw inspiration from. I chose to pick from the beast Gods—Suzaku, Seiryuu, Byakko, and Genbu. I like that they represent beasts and elements which would make the whole creative makeup process more interesting.

When I asked Gucci which one she liked, it was down to Suzaku and Seiryuu. Why? Because Suzaku is hot while Seiryuu is majority blue (which is a favorite color). 

Anyway, here's a photo of what our experiment turned out. Just by seeing this, you already know which one we went for...

Makeup Experiment #19: Layla-Inspired (From Mobile Legends)

Hey loves!

Since it's Halloween, I think it's a good idea to share a makeover post. This is an old makeover we did months ago...

It's a Layla-inspired look. 

If you're not familiar with the character, she's from a game called Mobile Legends. Here's how she looks like (the blonde version):

It was around early this year that I tried the game. I think I played it for a good 2-3 months til I wasn't interested anymore. During that time, I saw some of my closest college friends also playing the game. So when they planned to get together at my place, we thought of doing a makeover inspired by the characters we played in that game. One of my friends cosplays so she brought her wig and lent it to us for this makeover.

So here's Anna with our Layla-inspired look. We don't have the costume and props so we improvised (well, if you call adding a pair of shades improvisation enough). 

Makeup by : Me 

Hairstyle : Nico Nico

Model : Anna

Photos by : Me

Place taken : My room 

I haven't been playing the game so I dunno if they changed this character's look yet (when I started, her hair was still blue). Haha! But if you also play/ed, which character do/did you use? I usually used Miya, Estes, Eudora, or Aurora. :)

Cheers,
DAWN

Makeup Experiment #18 : Snow White / Evil Queen

Hello lovelies!

After a long while, I'm back with a new makeup experiment! Weeeeeee!

Actually, this isn't really new. We actually made this look and photoshoot almost two years ago... when Liz's hair wasn't purple. Haha! These have been sitting in my laptop for so long along with my other Disney-themed experiments. I actually posted one experiment with a Disney character, Sally from The Nightmare Before Christmas, back in November, But technically, it's not part of this series because I only did one look there.

What do I mean, you say? Well, I have this project that I've started two years ago—to make looks based on Disney movies, specifically one of the protagonist and one of the antagonist. As a big Disney kid, this got me so excited and asked some friends to be my models!

So now, let me unveil to you one of these experiments. Let's start with the princess that started it all—Snow White! Of course, let's not forget the... uhhh... second fairest of them all (!?)—the Evil Queen!

I had my Peachy Pink Sisters partner, Liz, as my model! Yay!

I didn't go all crazy in this experiment. The looks are actually very wearable!

Makeup by : Me 

Hairstyle : Liz and I

Model : Liz

Photos by : Me

Place taken : My room

For Snow White, I just made sure I made her skin really fair. I think we skipped like 10 shades lighter than her true skin tone! I made her eyes round and the colors very minimal. I was supposed to give her a very red lippie (you know, as red as blood), but I reserved it for the Queen. 

Liz has this black corset-like blouse that I paired with a flower crown to complete the look. 

It's also good that her hair during this time was short. I think it gives that extra "innocence" in the character.

And below is my bad attempt in photoshop to make her look like she's sleeping on a flower bed. LOL

And now, for the evil queen...

Look at another photoshop attempt to add an apple on her hand. Hahaha!

Careful, it's poisonous! Haha... nah, it's fake. :P

A sharp, smokey eye paired with red lips!

I wish we had a crown though. It could have made the look complete.

It was actually hard to get the right poses. We took more than a hundred shots combined to produce these photos. But I think Liz did a good job. She's really pretty despite the fact that she rarely gets a full night of sleep during that time. 

And that's all for this post. I hope you're excited to see the other Disney-themed experiments I made with friends. :)

So what do you think of this experiment?

Cheers,
DAWN

New Things to Add on Your Wish Lists: All-NEW Céleteque DermoCosmetics Products

Hey loves!

In a couple of hours, it's gonna be Christmas! 

That doesn't mean the Christmas shopping ends there. ;)

Ready up your shopping money, or the aguinaldos you got from your Ninong and Ninang, because Celeteque DermoCosmetics just added more beautiful products on their makeup line!

These products arrived on our doorstep almost a week ago and I can't wait to share my reviews on them. For now, I'll share the press release and my initial thoughts on them. Perhaps this post will give you an idea on what else to add on your Christmas Wish List! 

Celeteque has been a go-to brand for me since I was in High School. I always buy their toners with the savings I got from the little baon that I had. If I was able to save more, I also bought their other skincare products. That's why I was thrilled when the brand started venturing to makeup. They now have products that makes us prettier, but at the same time, Celeteque promises to nourish and protect the skin! Nice!

But before I begin, I just want to show you this awesome clear tray with my initials. So awesome, right? Thanks SWITCH Collab! :)

So here's the press release. I'll use the color purple for the article while my personal comments will remain the same color. :)

All-NEW Céleteque DermoCosmetics Products On Beauty Experts’ Wish Lists

Proper skin care and a deft hand with makeup are often considered two essential weapons in a woman’s arsenal when it comes to being confident in her looks, but we are also often warned about the way makeup can dry out and grease up the skin, working against the effects of good skin care. Céleteque’s dermatologists, however, see no reason why the products that even out skin tone, highlight lips or eyes or cheeks, and bring color and drama to our looks shouldn’t also help ensure the health of our skin, the basic canvas we have to work with.

This is why Céleteque has continuously grown in popular demand for its DermoScience skin care products, and even more so for its DermoCosmetics line.  Céleteque DermoCosmetics are all dermatologically tested and hypoallergenic, perfectly blending the enhancing effects of cosmetics with the nurturing benefits of expert skin care. Now, the fave dermo-grade brand has expanded beyond its original offerings to include seven more all-NEW makeup products that offer a “perfect combination” of skin benefits: protects and nourishes your skin, as well as make skin look radiant and beautiful.

Learn more about the new products below:

All About The Base: Base and Face Products

Joining the Matte CC Powder, Dark Spot Concealer Stick, and 24-hr Photoready Foundation in Céleteque DermoCosmetics’ all-face products line are the 24-hr Photoready Matte Primer, CC Micro-Hydrating Powder, and 2-in-1 Eyebag Miracle Kit.

The Céleteque DermoCosmetics 24-hr Photoready Matte Primer (P825) helps your makeup look flawless for longer, thanks to its silky, weightless formula that minimizes the appearance of pores and fine lines and reduces shine for a smooth, flawless look. Four components help this happen: Polymethyl Methacrylate to minimize pores, fine lines, and wrinkles; Silica for oil control and to give your skin a silky-soft and matte look and feel; and Dimethicone and Dimethicone Crosspolymer, which work together to form a protective barrier on the skin and helps your makeup last longer.

I LOVE Matte Primers. I like my makeup matte (mostly because I have oily skin). I've swatched it and it glides smoothly! It sort of like Benefit's famous Porefessional. I'll be using it this Christmas break to see if it performs as good. ;)

The Céleteque DermoCosmetics CC Micro-Hydrating Powder (P930) comes in light porcelain, classic natural, and deep beige shades. It hydrates your skin while controlling oil and shine and has SPF 30 to provide double sunscreen protection—a must-have in climates like ours! The pot containing the powder features an autogrinding technology that gives you an ultrafine and hydrating powder that evens out your skin complexion and is easy to blend. With a few twists, it provides just the right amount of product you need. It contains Hyarluronic Acid to replenish the skin and help it retain moisture, Silica to reduce excess oil and give your skin a silky-soft finish, and Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E) to hydrate and nourish the skin even further.

The shade is darker than my skin but I will still try it on so I can review it. The powder is super fine and soft! The compact is beautiful! It's super good—I promise you will like the mechanism as well. 

Say goodbye to raccoon eyes with Céleteque DermoCosmetics’ 2-in-1 Eyebag Miracle Kit (P745), which is a two-component solution to the dark circles under your eyes that may be caused by poor sleep, allergies, hormone levels, or even the food you eat or the genes you’re born with. The kit contains an Eye Balm to reduce puffiness under the eye and an Eye Foundation in light, natural, and beige shades to cover and lighten your eyebags. Ingredients include the trademarked Cytobiol Lumin-eye to reduce puffiness and under-eye bags; Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E) to nourish, hydrate, and firm up the skin, minimizing lines under the eyes; and antioxidants like Ubiquinone, Squalane, and Ginkgo Biloba leaf extract, all of which help prevent further skin damage.

I'm so curious at how the eye balm can help my dark, puffy circles. I've never had anything like this before so I'm really excited to try it out!

Puckers and Flushes: Lip and Cheek Products

The bloom of youth and health can be enhanced with Céleteque DermaCosmetics’ lip and cheek products; the Matte Lip Stick, Blush & Face Contour Kit, and Cheek Color Stick have become must-haves in womens’ kikay kits, but now you may want to consider the convenience of Moisturizing Lip & Cheek Duo or the luscious effect of the Ultra-Nourishing Lip Lacquer.

If you’re on the go and need a one-stop-shop solution to add some bloom to your look, you may just find the Céleteque DermoCosmetics Moisturizing Lip & Cheek Duo (P665), available in Rosy Blush and Soft Berry, is a lifesaver. This oil-free and streak-free mousse contains Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), which acts as an antioxidant that protects your lips and cheeks from free radicals that lead to dryness, as well as Sodium Hyaluronate and Glycerin, which help your skin retain moisture better, making it firmer, softer, and smoother for a more youthful appearance.

For an extra-kissable pout, you’ll definitely want to carry around the Céleteque DermoCosmetics Ultra-Nourishing Lip Lacquer (P545), which is lightweight, smooth, and non-greasy and comes in three shades: Natural Nude, Soft Pink, and Velvet Red. This gel-based lip moisturizer will keep your lips soft and supple all day, thanks to a formulation that includes the hydrating and moisturizing Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), castor seed oil, and Panthenol, all of which contribute to softer, smoother lips.

At first I thought they were all liquid lipsticks, but none of them are! Well, the Lip and Cheek Duo is pretty close (I have two shades Soft Berry and Rosy Blush). They are pretty pigmented but it doesn't have a matte finish, yet it isn't glossy either. 

The other two products I got are Lip Laquers (Soft Pink and Red Velvet). These products are very pigmented lip glosses and they smell fantastic!

Eye: Eye Products

If the eyes really are the windows to the soul, you’ll definitely want to make sure they look gorgeous. Céleteque DermoCosmetics’ 24-hr Lashes Volumizer and Eyebrow Nourishing Serum can go a long way to helping you pretty up your peepers, but they’ll be even more effective when you add the all-new Eyebrow Defining Kit and Long-Wear Eyeshadow Palette to your beauty arsenal.

The Céleteque DermoCosmetics Eyebrow Defining Kit is a 2-in-1 formulation of Tinted Wax and color-complementing Eyebrow Powder containing Shea Butter and Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E) to moisturize and smoothen your brow area, as well as Argan Kernel Oil to ease the blending process. The overall effect is easy-to-achieve definition for your brows.

 There's a wax-powder partnership in this brow kit! I have two shades with me—Medium Brown and Deep Brown. 

Get those peepers to pop with the easy-to-blend lightweight Primer and naturally toned eyeshadow found in the Céleteque DermoCosmetics Long-Wear Eyeshadow Palette (P725). The product contains Shea butter, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), and Evening Primrose Oil, all of which help keep your lids moisturized and smooth and make the elements easy to blend. 

I've used all three and I think I'm torn between the browns and the pinks on which one is my favorite. The shades are: Warm Brown, Pink Orchid, and Smokey Grey. The palette is equipped with a primer already that makes your lids velvety smooth so that the powder eyeshadow glides easily and sticks to create a bolder color.

The package I received is also equipped with:

 Celeteque DermoScience Moisturizing Mist

 I LOVE facial mists and I'm almost finished with the one I had so this bottle arrived just on time! Yay!

Celeteque DermoScience Advanced Anti-Aging Cleansing Oil

I have used this before and it's an excellent makeup remover! It smells good but still mild.  

And that, my friends, are the products you'll be seeing in my product reviews soon! You can wait for my review or you can try them out for yourself. Celeteque DermoCosmetics are available at all Watson’s stores nationwide.

Which of the products are you most interested in reading about? Comment them below!

Cheers,
DAWN