August-September Haul (2017)

Hello loves!

It's my birth month and this is my excuse for me to do some MAJOR shopping spree! Weeeeeeeee!!! I've actually saved up for me to afford all these and I'm just happy with every single one of these purchases, and I'm very happy to share them with you by writing reviews and providing the prices and where I was able to get them.

So here they are...

First and foremost, the one that many beauty enthusiasts are watching out for...

...the Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation.

It's by the one and only Rihanna. I'm not a major fan of the popstar but I do listen to a few of her songs, but after watching reviews of her products, I just might become one! A fan of her beauty line—Fenty Beauty! Wooot! Got this full-size foundation at Sephora Philippines for PhP 1,950.00 and got three deluxe sample sizes! Review will be posted SOON!

Also, I bought a Zoeva En Taupe Palette for PhP 1,106.00. I've been lusting for that palette since the day I saw it while browsing the Sephora website. I thought it was affordable and I love the highlighters I have from the brand so I just really wanna try it. My neutral palette is more on the warm side and I love wearing taupe and pinkish nude colors so I think this palette is a nice addition to my stash.

And I also got the Zoeva Cat Eye Pen for PhP 386.00! I like how black it is.

Last month I went to The Great Luxury Sale and was able to bring home some hugely discounted products. I lost the receipt  so I can't provide the prices of all the products, but I got these babies for more than 50% off...

Make Up For Ever Artistic Essentials

This set has products that I will surely use. What I like is that they are deluxe samples so if I do like any of them, I can buy the full-size.

Sleek Strobing Souffle in Smokey Quarts

Got this for PhP 200.00 only.

I love the color and the chunky glitter!

Philosophy Renewed Hope in a Jar Gel Cream

Got this for only PhP 800.00.

Since I have oily skin, an oil-free moisturizer simply feels better for me.

Aveda Radiance Fluid

Got it for PhP 650.00 only. Yay serums! It claims to "boost skin's natural ability to shed skin-dulling cells."

Chloe Eau de Parfum in Love Story and Elizabeth Arden  Eau de Parfum in Untold

I can't remember the price of each but I think the total of both is PhP 3,500.00.

I also bought some brushes because some of my brushes need to retire already. I decided to go with synthetic ones this time.

7-Piece Unicorn Makeup Brush Set (Pink Gold)

Bought this for PhP 800.00 at BeautyMNL

If I have unicorn ones, I also have a mermaid one! Yay! And they're both Rose Gold!

Neutrogena Deep Clean Daily Scrub and Facial Cleanser

PhP 305.25 and PhP 269.75

I like that these skincare products both have salicylic acid.

Bobbie Nail Polish Remover - PhP 68.00

I really like this Nail Polish Remover. It smells okay and gets the job done quickly.

Kitty-Shaped Essential Oil Diffuser

I bought it for around PhP 600.00. We already have two at home but I still bought it. I just like that it's a cat! Haha!

Faber Castell 4 PITT Artist Pens in Sanguine and Sepia

These are 408.75 each.

I need to do some art soon. I feel like I'm getting rusty!

Below are the things I bought from DAISO. These are mostly PhP 88.00 except for the face brush and the cotton pad case, which are both PhP 188.00.

Baking is something that I'm happy doing lately and that's why I bought these. I plan to make a small cake!

A face brush and the cotton pad case

Tea light candles can be a bit pricey. These are only at Php 88.00. They are thinner compared to those bought at the department stores but they last long enough to make my room smell great.

THREADS! Haha! I have a project in mind. Hopefully I can share it to you once it's done!

And those are the things I bought recently. What among them are you excited about so I can write a review? Comment them below.

Cheers,DAWN

Dawn's December (2016) Mega Haul

Hey loves!

So yeah... just the title alone gives you an idea what you'll be seeing when you scroll down. Haha! The Christmas season means extra pay, which will lead to... SHOPPING!

So yeah, I did some MAJOR shopping... most of them are impulse buys, but I have no regrets because I really, really like them. :)

So before I end 2016, let me share with you the final haul post (and the most expensive because of the number of items) for the year...

First few items you'll see are the products I bought when I went to a warehouse sale that carries several of our luxury brands. I added the price that I paid for them. The discounts vary and some are as down as 70% off!

Elizabeth Garden Intense Moisture and Renewal Regeneration Eye Cream

PhP 1,370.00

Elizabeth Arden Replenishing Cleansing Oil

PhP 1,000.00

 Aveda Brilliant Set—Retexturing Gel, Conditioner, Anti-humectant Pomade

PhP 600.00 

It's a gift from me to my brother. :) 

Shiseido Ibuki Quick Fix Mist 

PhP 700.00

Shiseido Future Solution Travel-Size Set 

-includes Total Protective Emulsion, Night Cream, Extra Rich Cleansing Foam, Concentrated Balancing Softener

PhP 850.00

Shiseido Samples Set

includes Maquillage Dramatic Melting Rouge Samples, Instant Eye and Lip Makeup Remover, and Translucent Loose Powder

 PhP 500.00

Aveda Deep Cleansing Herbal Clay Masque

PhP 450.00

Aveda Color Conserve Daily Color Protect

PhP 550.00

Aveda Light Elements Smoothing Fluid

PhP 550.00

Calvin Klein Endless Euphoria Eau de Parfum Spray

PhP 1,800.00 

Issey Miyak Pleats Please Eau de Toilette 

PhP 2,000.00

That trip to that sale definitely cost way more than what I usually spend but the deals I got are pretty good so I'm happy. I'm sure I'll be using all of the items 'til the last drop. :)

The next three were bought online at around 2nd week of December along with different products I bought as gifts.

Ellana Mineral Cosmetics Loose Foundation and Concealer in Awake

Ellana Mineral Cosmetics Multi Purpose Eyeshadow in Dove

This is included in a bundle which is on sale now at PhP 999.00. Most of the products included were gifted to my officemate (she's a big fan of Ellana as well). 

Skin Genie Healthy Sunscreen with Insect Repellant, Moisturizer, and SPF 75

PhP 200.00

Beach Born Sea Salt Spray

PhP 180.00

I also went to visit Japan Home Depot while waiting for my aunt at Ayala, Makati and bought...

...an iPad mini Clear Screen Protector, an Eyelash Adhesive, a soap dish, 

and trays of different sizes for oven roasting!

The products from there are usually at PhP 66.00, PhP 88.00, and PhP 188.00 (the 2 biggest trays).

 Since we will be visiting Japan soon, and it is winter there, I bought some thermal underclothings from Uniqlo...

The Heat tech turtlenecks are at PhP 790.00 while the extra warm heat tech leggings are at PhP 990.00

I also bought a thin shirt on sale for only PhP 190.00.

I bought a couple of items at H&M too. A black sweater on sale at PhP 500.00 and a set of 7 pairs of black socks for PhP 499.00. 

Of course I wouldn't pass the holidays without buying some Korean makeup goodies. ;)

Here's a pretty package from Althea! Yay! 

The Choute All Right Sunscreen

PhP 360.00

This is part of my Christmas gift to my mom.

Innisfree No Sebum Mineral Powder 

PhP 260.00

I'll finally see if it can handle the oiliness of my skin! 

Calmia Natural Life Oatmeal Therapy Cleansing Foam 

PhP 160.00

Salicylic Acid Exfoliating Cleanser 

PhP 375.00

Nature Republick Soothing and Moisture Aloe Vera Soothing Gel Mist

PhP 260.00 

Elizavecca Skin Liar Primer

PhP 280.00 

Luxe Gel Eyeliner in Rose Burguny and Tear Pink 

PhP 150.00 each

Most of the items there are on sale by the way. ;)

 And look at those cute notes! One even contains a discount code at the back! Yay! 

And just two days ago, I went on a shopping craze at Trinoma. Haha! Here are the products I bought...

First, I bought a few products on sale at Beauty Bar...

Free Your Mane Restorative Hair Oil -  PhP 852.50 

Original price is PhP 1,550.00

I've tried this already and it's sooooo good on my hair!

Studio Makeup Long Wear Gel Eyeliner

PhP 508.75

Original Price is PhP 925.00

I just missed using gel liners. Haha!

Smashbox On The Rocks Eye Essentials -  PhP 1,017.50

Original price is PhP 1,850.00

I need a new mascara so why not buy a set so I get others too? The SA said that the eye makeup remover is almost 1k already so this set is a good deal!

I also went to visit the Yves Rocher branch. I have a P100 off voucher that I thought of using, but when I got there, it turns out that they have bigger and better deals! Haha!

Yves Rocher Sensual Body Lotion in Bourbon Vanilla

 PhP 416.50 (I got it at 30% off)

Yves Rocher Detangling Styling Water

 PhP 416.50 (I got it at 30% off) 

Yves Rocher Fixing Eyelid Primer

 PhP 357.50 (I got it at 40% off) 

I also visited the stall of Canmake at Landmark!

 Canmake Mat Fleur Cheek in 01

PhP 680.00

Canmake Lasting Multi Eye Base

PhP 460.00

Bought this as a gift for my friend. ;) 

Canmake Eyebrow Pencil

PhP 390.00

I got a freebie concealer too because my purchases reached PhP 1,500.00.

Nature Republic Argan Essential Deep Care Hair Pack 

PhP 475.00

Max Factor Facefinity All Day Primer 

Php 650.00

Original price is  925.00

Pure Cotton Pads - PhP 139.75

Caronia Nourishing Cream in Green Tea - PhP 104.75

Luxe Organix Intensive Repair Hair Mask (I lost the receipt. Sorry)

 Eyun Aroma Fragrance Oils in Tulip Bouquet, Lily and Jasmine, and Turkish Rose

PhP 89.95 each

Essentials water based essential oils in Sampaguita - PhP 99.95

I love my room smelling GOOOOD so I like shopping for essential oils. 4 is not enough so when I stumbled the Christine Lhuillier stall, I purchased more! Haha!

 Christine Lhuillier Scented Candle in Sampaguita 

This is PhP 300+ - Can't remember the exact amount

 Christine Lhuillier Room Fragrance in Fluer de Vanilla and Sampaguita 

PhP 200.00 each 

  Christine Lhuillier Water Soluble Fragrance in Green Tea and Nectarine Blossom and Honey - Can't remember the exact price

I also went shoe shopping!!! 

Fiona Black Block Heel

PhP 1,250.00

i really like how comfortable this pair is, but I was hesitant because I know that the material is hard to clean... BUT then I saw this...

Suede and Nubuck Cleaner - PhP 295.00 

So I bought the pair! Haha!

I realized recently that most of my shoes need to retire. I need to replace them ASAP. My priority now when it comes to shoes is comfiness so I bought these...

Fantasy Outdoor Step In 

PhP 729.00 

Kiyumi Sandals in Black and Cream

PhP 479.75 each

They're pretty adorable and cheap so it's still within my budget to buy all four shoes. :P

And finally, I got a haircut! It's been so long since I got one and my hair was getting tooooo long (it's almost above my butt!). I got rid of around 6 inches long and it now looks like this.

I didn't get my bangs trimmed. I'm currently thinking of growing my bangs. Should I keep my full bangs, or have it side swept, or no bangs at all?

What do you think? Comment below if something interests you!

Oh, and by the way, 

Happy New Year!

Cheers,

DAWN