March - April (2019) Haul - A Bit of Shopping in Thailand

Hey guys!

Just two weeks ago, I was in Thailand for the first time. We went to Bangkok and Chiang Mai to visit some of their temples and other popular tourist destinations. I even celebrated Songkran for the first time! Wooot! Of course, I had to check out places like Chatuchak and Or Tor Kor Market and I couldn't help but buy some items to bring back home. So in the first part of this post, let me show you the stuff I bought during my trip in Thailand..

First are these Snake Brand Prickly Heat Cooling Powders. The first thing I noticed when I stepped on Thailand is he heat! I was in Bangkok and it's hotter than Manila! I never liked hot temperatures so I try to avoid going outside for a long time, specially during the summer and since I'll be doing some tourist-y things, I need something to help me feel fresh, even for just a small amount of time... you know, like a bit of refresher... Anyway, when I saw the powders, I was intrigued because I haven't tried anything like that before. It was affordable too so I bought some and added some more to give to some friends. 

It smells good, but it doesn't really give that instant cooling effect. It's more for prevention of heat rash but I did read about it being a good foot powder though I haven't tried that one yet. Anyway, I feel like I'll be using this a lot still since it is still the middle of summer in the Philippines.

June (2018) Haul

Hey loves!

After my trip to Sydney I told myself to try and save up some money because I have bills to pay. But guess what, I failed miserably. There's just so many things I wanted to try! Huhuhu... Even though I have another failure to add to my long list (lol), I really like the new items I got. The funny thing is that I only wanted to buy some items that would help me remove some calluses on my feet. I kept looking for that thing with the blade but I just ended up seeing other things that I like. Haha! Anyway, let me share what they are in this post... 

First on the list is this lipstick from Features and Shades...

Features and Shades Filipiñana Lipstick Collection in Maria Clara

PhP 299.00

October-November Haul (2017)

Hello dolls!

It's the Christmas season also known as another big shopping season. Haha! The traffic lately has been heck (doggo language much?)! So I'm sure that many will settle with online shopping. Why not? When all these amazing online shops are giving huge discounts on their items!

But for me, Christmas came quite early. I already bought SO MANY stuff during the past couple of season. Haha! On today's post, I'll show you what I bought and what's to come on future reviews. :)

Last November, the SephoraPH mobile app had this promo wherein when you buy some selected products amounting to 11k, you get 40% off. Okay... so it's pretty much too expensive for my budget, but 60% off is a big steal and I really like the products I got! ! I only paid PhP 4,640.00 for all the items seen on the photo above. Their regular prices sum up to PhP 11,600.00. 

See them below. I also included the regular price at SephoraPh.

NOTD: Pink Night Sky

Hey dearies!

Sharing my NOTD!

I was in the mood for a colorful and sparkly one so I got created this using five nail polishes (didn't include my base coat and top coat).

Skin Food Nail Vita in PK205 

Miniso Nail Polish 

Maybelline Color Show in Crazy Berry

CODE Professional in G603

The Body Shop Colour Crush Nail Colour in Sequins Gold

Creating this look is easy. I arranged the nail polishes according to how I used them. So I used the first one as a base. Then, after it dries, I got an old makeup sponge and applied the second and third polishes next to each other to create a gradient effect and stamped it on each nail. I topped the darkest shade with the fourth polish and when everything dries, I topped the whole nail with the last polish.

Each nail is like a pink galaxy on the tip of your finger! 

It's pretty easy to do but I like that it doesn't look simple. I like the burst of colors and glitter.

So what do you think of this NOTD?

Cheers,
DAWN

Miniso BlowLash EX24 Perfect Waterproof Eyebrow Pencil in Red Brown

Hey guys!

During my first trip to Miniso, I was very curious about their very affordable products that I bought a few to try. One of them is this...

Miniso BlowLash EX24 Perfect Waterproof Eyebrow Pencil in Red Brown

I chose the shade Red Brown because I just colored my hair in the shade Red Wine when I bought this.

So first, let's get to know the product from the product descriptions.
I took photos of the labels on the packaging. Please see below and just click the image to enlarge.

Info from the website (AU):

The Auto Eyebrow Pencil is waterproof, the triangle shaped lead center is easy to manage. Create flawless arches with this eyebrow pencil, great colors, long lasting and natural looking.

Ingredients

 Beeswax,PEG-12 Copernicia Cerifera(Carnauba) Wax,Synthetic Japan Wax,PEG-20 Hydrogenated Castor Oil,Hydrogenated Lanolin,Cetyl Alcohol,Squalane ,Dimethicone,CI77891,CI77491,CI77499,CI77492,CI77266,CI77289,CI77288,CI19140.

Specification Net：0.3g

The product is double-ended. One end has the brow pencil that you twist-up, while the other end is a spoolie brush to help with the blending.

The design is just okay considering the price. For me it doesn't feel sturdy compared to other double-ended twist-up brow liners I've tried, especially the spoolie part. 

It is true that the triangular shaped pencil "lead" makes it easier to control the lines you create. The slimmer side is great for thin lines especially at the outer parts of the brow while the thicker end makes filling in the brows easier.

These are the swatches

The color is not too intense which is ideal in creating a more natural-looking brow. It doesn't look like it on the swatch, but I find this too waxy.

When smudged with hand, it comes off easily. I don't know why it's called waterproof when it's so easy to remove. I didn't even need water.

Here's my brow without the product

with the product

My brows are too dark so I still need to use a brow mascara to make this red brown shade work. Applying it was easy except for the part that it's too waxy that it makes my brow hair stick to skin.

Overall, I would pass on this because even though it's very affordable, I think there are other brow pencils that work better for my brows that are near its price. However, this is not a bad product. I still can create a natural looking finish if you have thinner strands of brow hair.

So I guess that's all for the Miniso BlowLash EX24 Perfect Waterproof Eyebrow Pencil. What are your thoughts? Do you have some good makeup finds from Miniso that you can recommend to us to try?

Cheers,
DAWN

Miniso False Eyelash

Hello loves!

Love using falsies? I don't usually wear them, but there are some occasions that I'd like my eyes to be prettier and more expressive.

Since I don't use them often, I only buy the cheaper ones. Haha! Here's one that I bought a few months back. I think this particular one gives the exact effect that I want my eyes to have when I wear falsies.

It's a set of false lashes from Miniso!

I'm glad that Miniso is here in the country. I could get so many items for affordable prices. This set is only PhP 99.00!

And the set consists of 10 pairs! Awesome, right???

Miniso carries different shapes of false eyelashes. Most are shorter than my natural lashes though. BUT this particular one is what I like. It gets longer at the outer corners.

See? It's perfect when I do my cat eyes. I like wearing winged eyeliner. 

To see how it enhances my lashes, see the photos below.

Bare lashes

with the false lashes

I didn't put other products except for the falsies. It already looks great on its own, but imagine how much better it would look when I curl the lashes and coat some mascara. It would look even better with a winged eyeliner!

So if ever you're in a Miniso branch, do look this false lashes up. Also get a good lash glue so you can enjoy this good and affordable buy!

Cheers,
DAWN

Dawn's February-March (2017) Haul

Hey loves!

Prepare to read more beauty product reviews on the blog because I just bought quite a number of products! ;)

I was feeling down for the past months so I did something that can help me feel better, and that's acquiring new things. Haha! I did try to control my spending and bought things that I regularly use and just ran out of or new products that I will surely use.

So without further ado, here are the things I bought for the last two months...

First are the Korean beauty haul from Althea! I love shopping at Althea because they have  affordable products, plus they give even more discounts!

Rire Brow Gel Tatttoo in Grey Brown

PhP 320.00 (I just really want to try this)

Half and Half Color Stick

PhP 209.00

Skinny Blackhead Closing Serum (40ml)

PhP 240.00

Elizabecca Skin Liar Primer

PhP 280.00

The Choute All Right Sun Cream 

PhP 166.00 (Original Price was PhP 498.00)

The Saem Cover Perfection Pot Concealer

PhP 180.00

Onsaemeein Yogurt Peeling

PhP 300.00

Perfect Cover Concealer

PhP 83.00 (Original price was PhP 249.00)

The next few products are my Miniso haul. It was my first time to shop there and I squealed with excitement when I saw how awesome the products they have there! Their products are majority at PhP 99.00 and they sell various products from cosmetics and toiletries to kitchen utensils and electronics.

Miniso false lashes

I love that the strands of the lashes gets longer at the sides!

Miniso face brush
This is super good in making sure I've removed all traces of makeup when paired with a foaming wash!

Miniso Nourishing and Moisturizing Tsubaki Oil Hair Conditioner

Nail polishes

Miniso cotton pads
180 pads for PhP 99.00? Yaaay!

Belts

Cotton pads 

A brow pencil

iPad cleaner
(I also use this to clean my phone)

Miniso Tea Pot
I drink tea daily. :)

Marionnaud Retractable Lip Brush - PhP 119.00

AloeDerma Hair and Scalp Tonic - PhP 215.00

Veet Face Cold Wax Strips - PhP 204.00

Golden Fabulouz Keratin Hot Oil Cream 

Buy 1 Take 1 for PhP 239.00

BioFresh FlexGel Heel Cushion - PhP 319.75

I also bought books to read. Yay! I'm happy that the SM San Lazaro branch of Booksale carries so many art books!

The thickest one on the photo is

Paintings in the Musee d Orsay - PhP 1,850.00

The Artist's Eyes: Vision and the History of Art by Michael F. Marmor and James G. Ravin

PhP 320.00

The Oxford Dictionary of Art

Second Edition

PhP 370.00 

The Northern Renaissance by Jeffrey Chipps Smith

Impressionism by James H. Rubin

Baroque and Rococo by Gauvin Alexander Bailey

Art in Modern Culture: An Anthology of Critical Texts

Edited by Francis Frascina and Jonathan Harris

The four Phaidon books are PhP 550.00 each

Injustice: Gods Among Us Year One

The Complete Collection

PhP 1,150.00

I'm sorta a DC Comics fan... :P

Of course I had to buy a few art supplies...

Mont Marte Brush Set - PhP 335.00

Scotch masking tape - PhP 79.75

Finally, I bought a number of items at Beauty Bar. All of these are bought on a discount!

StudioMakeup Soft Blend Blushes in Apricot - PhP 347.50
StudioMakeup Soft Blend Blushes in Petal - PhP 300.00
(Original price was PhP 695.00)

StudioMakeup Eye Brightening Illuminator in Silk - PhP 323.75

(Original price was PhP 925.00)
StudioMakeup Soft Blend Eye Shadow in Peach Sorbet - PhP 218.75
(Original price was PhP 625.00)

I also bought two blouses from Landmark that I can wear to work. They are comfy, I like the material, and it's very affordable!

Both blouses are from the brand Figures.

PhP 369.75

PhP 379.75

Finally, I like my room to smell nice when I hang there before going to bed. I used to light up tea candles and had to buy expensive essential oils. Now I could just get the water-soluble ones and just add water to this...

Ultrasonic Aroma Essential Diffuser Air Humidifier Purifier Oil Aromatherapy 

PhP 563.40

It keep my room humid too which is good for the skin. ;)

And those are the new products that are added to my stash! Which one is your favorite? Comment below so I can publish a review soon!


Cheers,
DAWN