Too Cool For School Art Class Blusher in No. 2 Peach

Hey loves!

I was supposed to make a very long review post on some products from one brand but I want to catch up with some TV series (haha!) so for now I'll share a quick post about this product from Too Cool For School...

 Too Cool For School Art Class Blusher

A tube is worth Php 435.00.

 I don't really buy cream blushers because of my oily skin but this is actually a gift from a former professor. She's gonna get married soon and she asked me to do an artwork for her and her soon-to-be husband. I made her one as a wedding gift but she still gave me a kikay gift which included this product. 

The shade she gave me is No. 2 Peach. It also comes in another shade, No.1 Pink.

 Since the labels on the packaging (which looks really good btw) is not in english, I went to one of their websites for product info:

I apply this using my fingers... I personally think the finish look better that way rather than when I use my makeup brushes. It just makes the blush look more natural.

Here's a swatch on my hand:

When mildly blended:

It's a very subtle, matte peach. The texture is very soft and application is very easy. The shade is very light so you might need to build up the color if you don't have fair skin. I had to put about a small pea size on each cheek so that the color is visible on my cheeks. 

Here's me wearing the blush:

It really looks so natural on the cheeks! It also brightens the face!

It's subtle so you don't have to worry about looking like you got too much product on because even if you did, it wouldn't look like it! It would still look natural! Nice, eh?

Unfortunately, it doesn't last too long on my oily skin... probably a good 3-4 hours before it fades out... But I could always just reapply. :)

So what are your thoughts on Too Cool For School's Art Class Blusher? Do you wear cream blushes too?

Cheers,

DAWN

Nature Republic Shine Blossom Rose Blusher in Baby Rose

Hello lovelies!

If I've been asked which makeup product I do not prioritize the most, I would probably say blushes. It's because I usually wear bold eye makeup or bold lipstick that I need my blush to be subtle so that I don't look... errr... drag-ish? Anyway, I think I only need 5 colors of blushes—light pink, medium, cool-toned pink, peachy pink, nude or old rose, and a really nice peach shade. All of these I prefer either matte or very minimal shimmer and I'm all good!

If you've seen my hauls, I probably bought only a handful of blushes in the past two years (the others I own were gifts or blushes given by my sister). The latest of the few is this one that I bought just a month ago...

Nature Republic Shine Blossom Rose Blusher in Baby Rose

Bought this for Php 375.00.

I bought this because I realized I didn't have a nice matte-ish peach blush in my stash. All of my peach ones are shimmery which doesn't look nice on my cheeks especially when I begin to oil up.

So before I show you the swatches, here are the labels on the box:

And here's the cute, tin can packaging:

I find it super cute but a bit bulky in my vanity bag. i prefer thin ones and with mirrors. :P

The puff is really cute too with the purple and peach bow design...

But I don't really use it because I prefer applying powdered blushes with brushes. Plus, I think this is hard to clean and might get deformed after some washing.

And here's the blush!!!

A really soft, light peach! Gorgeous!

It also smells soooo good. It has a mild, rosy scent that I'm so digging. I don't mind my makeup scented as long as I like how it smells and the rose scent is one of my favorite.

A swatch on my arm

It may look powdery but that's because that is a very thick swatch so that you can see the color. I have used many blushes who are much powdery than this.

So let's see the blush in action. Here are pictures of me wearing it...

Simple, subtle and brightening! I love how it makes my cheek look glowing. I like using this especially if I'm just going to work. I also pair this with smoky eye looks. I'm glad that I bought this because I wasn't really planning on buying a blush when I saw this. And it's affordable too so it really is a great purchase!

So what are your thoughts on Nature Republic's Shine Blossom Rose Blusher in Baby Rose? Would you wear a blush shade like this? Are you a fan of blushes or are you just like me? :)

Cheers,

DAWN

Avon Ideal Luminous Blush in Peach

Hello dears!

Here's another product I got from my special edition Avon Glamourbox. 

Avon Ideal Luminous Blush in Peach

6.23g

Php 370.00.

Some info from Glamourbox :

The silky-smooth blush has a natural luminous finish that lasts for hours. Its buildable skin-enhancing shades go from soft and sheer to a perfect pop of radiant color.

More info at the back of the box:

I'm not much of a fan of the packaging design-wise. I love that the compact has a mirror and an applicator.

Though the applicator is no good because it's rough.

Here's a closeup pic of the blush:

And the swatches:

on my arm

on my cheeks

The blush really is buildable. I just like my blush subtle since I like wearing bold eyecolors and lipsticks. I really love the shade. It makes my cheek look glowing with the peach shade and subtle shimmers.

I don't find this long-lasting though. It doesn't stay long on my oily skin. It's still visible for the first 3-4 hours... But maybe if I add more color, it would make a difference with the staying power.

Well, I guess that's all that I can say for this product.

Would you try this blush? Do you like peach shades too?

Cheers,

DAWN

A New Favorite Scent from The Body Shop and a Mind-Blowing Sale on their Limited Edition Items!

Hey everyone!

I just received a package from The Body Shop containing one of their limited edition scents, Brazil Nut.

The items were inside a neatly crafted wooden box...

 I really like this wooden crate! It looks so clean and and well-built! Will definitely use this to make my stuff more organized. And BTW, these crates are made by Tahanang Walang Hagdanan Inc. which is one of the local communities that The Body Shop is helping.

Anyway, the crate I received housed a...

 Brazil Nut Shower Gel 

and

Brazil Nut Body Butter

I like the Vanilla and Moringa scents so much that I barely take notice of the other scents... especially the limited edition ones. I'm so glad I received this gift so that I got to discover how great smelling Brazil Nut is! It's sweet and yummy smelling... like caramel and mocha combined... It's definitely a new favorite! Thank you so much for this, The Body Shop, Philippines, and happy 17th birthday! :)

And I believe that I have blogged about this before but I would like to share with you more details on these MIND-BLOWING SALE!

We are celebrating our 17^th birthday with a MIND-BLOWING SALE for our beloved customers. 

Up to 70% off great and wide selection of bestselling and iconic The Body Shop products. 

Mind Blowing Sale starts April 30 in all The Body Shop stores nationwide!

As an added ANNIVERSARY TREAT, at a minimum 2000 pesos spend, get an eco-mug designed by student-winners from University of Santo Tomas College of Fine Arts and Design and De La Salle College of Saint Benilde School of Design and Arts.  

Not only that! They have the limited edition Items on sale as well!

For this season, grab The Body Shop’s limited edition products.  Stock on the limited Blueberry, Brazil nut, and Almond body butters. Feel refreshed after an afternoon of activities with Raspberry and Peach bath and body range. Start the White Gardenia trend with its Eau de Toilette, body mist and body cream. Or freshen up with Apple Blossom Eau de Toilette. All of these at 40% off.

Indeed, what better way to get ready for the summer sun than to achieve a fresh and radiant, 

all-natural summer glow care of The Body Shop. 

 Here are the items with their corresponding prices:

 Almond Body Butter Php 417.00

 Apple Blossom body lotion Php 417.00

Apple Blossom eau de toilette Php 477.00  

 Blueberry body butter Php 417.00

 Brazil Nut body butter Php 417.00

 Peachy Body Butter Php 417.00

 Peach body lotion Php 417.00

Peach Shower Gel Php 297.00 

Raspberry Body Butter Php 417.00 

Raspberry Body Lotion 

 Raspberry Shower Gel

 Apple Blossom Shower Gel Php 270.00

 White Gardenia Body Cream Php 537.00

White Gardenia Body Mist Php 417.00 

White Gardenia Eau De Toilette Php 477.00

Phew! That's a lot of items!

And that's just SOME of the items on sale! There are dozens of the regular items on huge discounts as well at The Body Shop! So what are you waiting for? Go to the nearest The Body Shop store and check out the items! You might just find a new favorite scent as well from their limited edition products or just grab your HG items while it's on sale! I believe the promo will be up til the end of the month. Happy shopping!

Cheers!
DAWN