My Firsts

I made a list of the first makeup I've ever used (well, those that I still remember). It's actually fun doing this post but it involved a lot of thinking and remembering... it somehow tested how good my memory is. haha! Some of my firsts were from way back in high school but most were bought when I was an incoming freshman in college during our summer vacation in the  US. Of course makeup is a lot cheaper there so I splurged my shopping money on makeup besides clothes. :P

 FIRST MASCARA

 Maybelline Lash Discovery Waterproof Mascara

This is probably the best "first" makeup if I have to rank them in order. Lash Discovery Mascara of Maybelline is very easy to use. It doesn't clump, it's long lasting, doesn't smudge and not too heavy on the eye lashes. I was quite disappointed when they discontinued this. Good thing they produced other great mascaras. :)

FIRST BLUSH

Cargo Blush in Gotham

I like this blush. It's not those usual pink tones that you commonly see in every brand. It has a bit of dark peach and has a sheer blue shimmer when light touches your cheeks. I remember buying mine for $22.00. Great deal considering how big it was. :)

FIRST LIQUID EYELINER

Ever Bilena Dip Liner in Black

I was somehow satisfied with this liner's performance. It doesn't crease on my oily lids, long lasting, very intense and fast drying. My only problem was the hard brush. I find it hard to control. But it's very affordable! I remember I bought one again before trying other brands.

 FIRST BRONZER

NYC Color Wheel Mosaic Face Powder

 I've always planned on buying a bronzer so that my face would look thinner. So I bought this one, NYC Color Wheel Mosaic Face Powder, to try it out. It's a drugstore brand so it was less expensive than the others. I did like its performance. It didn't have the copper-ish tone that I try to stay away from that most bronzers have.

 FIRST LIP GLOSS

Bloom Lipgloss in ???

I can't really remember the specific shade. Among the glosses I browsed, this one called "Kissable" is the closest shade to the one I used to have. I really like Bloom's Lip glosses. I dunno why I never bought another one from them after. Maybe I will sometime soon. :P

FIRST/ SECOND EYELASH CURLER

 Shiseido Eyelash Curler

My first one was actually bought in a tiangge which actually cost me around Php30. It was really a horrible experience. When I used it, I saw my lashes fall. I almost cried that time. Haha. After that I swore to buy the best curler so that this won't happen again. So I got this one. Shiseido Lash curler has amazing reviews and I personally like it as well. Although, I exchanged mine with my sister's Shu Eumura Eyelash Curler because it can't get all of her lashes while the Shiseido one can. The Shu Eumura works perfectly on me anyway. In fact, I still use it until now!

FIRST FOUNDATION

Sephora Liquid Foundation in ???

I can't remember which shade I got. I didn't use this much anyway. It was too sheer and I needed one with heavy coverage because I have a lot of dark spots from acne that I need to cover up. 

Well, these are all that I could remember for now. Made me realize how simple my makeup routine was before my collection grew. So, what are your firsts? Care to share them with me?  :)

Btw, my sister, Tracy, is back from her trip in Germany! Yayy! I missed her so much!

♥♥♥

Cheers,
DAWN

EOTD: Majo 2x Jeweling Eyes RD784

 Majorca Jeweling Eyes Eyeshadow in RD784

I like going to school with makeup according to how I feel. Today I feel princess-y and my Majolica Majorca Jeweling Eyes Eyeshadow in RD784 would be perfect for my eye of the day!

I really like this quad because the colors are somewhat both girly and neutral-ish. I like its texture and how pigmented it is (although I have other eyeshadows that are more pigmented). It is a very safe set of colors (very simple and elegant) and its very easy to blend together. And, of course, it's sparkly! Plus, the packaging is nice (almost all of Majo products have gorgeous packagings!).

The package also include instructions on how you can apply the quad. I did my eyeshadow as it was directed (I hope i did):

1. Use the thick tip and apply Jeweling Color to the inner eye corner and under eyebrow.
2. Use the thick tip and apply Nuance Color to the eyelid up to the eye socket.
3. Use the thin tip and apply Shadow Color from the outer eye corner to the middle of the eyelid.
4. Use the thin tip and apply Line Color along the upper lash line and to one-third of the lower lash line from the outer eye corner.

The colors doesn't show much when my eyes are open though (I have fat eyelids! haha!). And I would have put more of the Line Color around the outer corner of my eyes for extra depth and color.

I put NYC Browser for my eyebrows and finished my EOTD with a coat or two of Maybelline Volum'Express Cat Eyes Mascara.

Cheers,

DAWN