DETAIL Clay Pen No-Budge Color Stick in Sundown and Chiselled

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Recently I have been doing more neutral and simple makeup and I just miss adding more eyeliners and colors to my eyes. So while browsing a shopping site, I saw Detail Cosmetics had some items on sale and saw their Clay Pen No-Bulge Color Stick, I thought I could add something new to my eye makeup collection... As much as I wanted to add colors, I ended up buying neutral shades again! HAHAHA!

DETAIL Clay Pen No-Budge Color Stick in Sundown and Chiselled

Review: Magwai Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF50+

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As a woman living in the Philippines, I'm very proud of how beautiful our islands and the surrounding waters are. It is undeniable that we have one of the most beautiful and richest marine biodiversity in the world. Sadly, much degradation has happened in our seas and oceans from various causes, and some scientific studies mentioned that there are skincare ingredients toxic to our marine life. 

As a makeup and skincare enthusiast, it is very alarming to know that what we put on our bodies is damaging our beautiful corals, resulting in the loss of food and habitat for many other sea creatures. So I'm currently trying to be more careful with what products I use, researching about products from reputable sources, and I also try to recycle the containers that can be recycled.

One evening, I received an email from the brand MAGWAI offering to let me try and review their new Sheer Mineral Sunscreen. If you're not familiar with MAGWAI, it is a Filipino brand whose mission is to create products "with the intention of helping protect the ocean by offering sustainable and accessible solutions." Sounds good right? What got me so excited is that I don't think I have tried a mineral sunscreen that is described as "sheer." To be honest, I never liked using mineral sunscreens because of the white or greyish residue it leaves behind when you apply it. So a sheer one is just so interesting!

MAGWAI Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF50+

Dazzle Me Cosmic Eyes Eyeshadow Palette

Hi Beauties!

I just wanna show you this really affordable but good eyeshadow palette that I have in my office kikay kit:

Dazzle Me Cosmic Eyes Eyeshadow Palette

Dazzle Me Brow-Buddy 3 in 1 Eyebrow Review

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I'm pretty sure many of you agree that 'kilay is life.' Brows can really make your whole face look good. I remember I watched a segment of The Ellen Degeneres show and the guest was actor Jeremy Renner. He was surprisingly a professional makeup artist before making it big in Hollywood and he said that it is important to frame the face by highlighting three areas—the brows, lashes, and lips. After seeing that segment, I find that he does have a point and I try my best to at least even out my brows (mine have some areas that need filling). It really makes or breaks the look!

I'm always on the lookout for good brow products. I have thick brow hairs on the inner half and not so much on the outer half so it's important that I get a brow product that fills to help even the brows out.

So a few months ago, I was able to get my hands on these brow products from Dazzle Me:

Dazzle Me Brow-Buddy 3 in 1 Eyebrow

Review: Dazzle Me 24/7 Wonderfullip Serum

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Lately I have been having troubles with my lips. They are just more chappy than usual. I am not sure why, maybe it's my diet or stress, but my skincare hasn't really changed much. I have noticed that my usual lip balm has not helped much with my problem so I was looking for an alternative. Luckily, one of the products that was sent to me for review was the...

Dazzle Me 24/7 Wonderfullip Serum

Dazzle Me Get a Grip! Makeup Setting Spray

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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

Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupté Shine Lipstick Balm 34 Rose Asarine

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I just wanna share this super beautiful little thing:

Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupté Shine Lipstick Balm 34 Rose Asarine

Blinc Eye Shadow Primer in Clair

Hey everyone!

Just sharing one of the eye shadow primers that I used that actually worked on my oily lids:

Blinc Eye Shadow Primer in Clair

I found this at Beauty Bar on sale. I forgot how much I got it. I love wearing eye shadow but I have oily lids so I was on a look-out for good primers that will help me to not get my eye makeup creasing on my lids.

Review: Ever Organics Tomato Collection

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If you're a fan of KBeauty, you probably like having the "glass skin" look. If this look is new to you, it's pretty much having a clear, smooth, bright, and dewy skin. A huge part of achieving this look is having well-moisturized skin. Kbeauty skincare is known for having so many steps and products that many of us here may feel overwhelmed with all the products and the cost of them.

Well, a local brand, Ever Organics, just released a collection that focuses on giving us the "Glass Skin" we've been craving for and in such affordable prices! And oh, did I mention that their products are made in Korea? Yep, the land of Kbeauty and the where the glass skin got famous first.

Ever Organics Tomato Collection

Review: Hello Glow Triple Vitamin AHA Lotion and Vitamin C Serum Soothing Gel

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Quite recently I discovered the local skincare brand, Hello Glow. I'm happy to know that more and more local brands are popping up even during the pandemic and that they are launching more products (which are made in South Korea, btw) to help our skin look good and healthy.

A couple of weeks ago, I received two of their products—the Hello Glow Triple Vitamin AHA Lotion and Vitamin C Serum Soothing Gel. I've been using them for a while and here's my review of them.

First, the Hello Glow Triple Vitamin AHA Lotion (Php 150.00).

When I received this item, I was so excited about it as it has some of my favorite skincare ingredients, niacinamide and lactic acid! Niacinamide helps your skin stay firm and retain moisture while lactic acid is anti-aging and lightens dark spots. Other key ingredients are Vitamin A, which helps in skin healing and keeping it healthy, and Vitamin E which helps soothe skin and help keep it hydrated too.

Etude House Easy Drawing Eyebrow Pencil in Dark Brown

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Sharing a quick swatch post today!

I bought an eyebrow pencil from BeautyMNL and it's the...

Etude House Easy Drawing Eyebrow Pencil in Dark Brown

The Box PH’s DeTech(TM) Multi-Functional Blackhead Remover: Introduction + Review

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Ever had the problem of Blackhead? They are just the most annoying thing! Unlike the usual pimples that get smaller and eventually go away with proper care, blackheads just stay there for weeks and I really don't like looking at them. 

Aside from being so stubborn, they are so hard and painful to remove too! If you do it wrong, it will lead to serious skin damage. Yikes!

So when I got this email from The Box PH suggesting a collaboration by reviewing one of their products, I was so excited because it actually helps get rid of the annoying blackheads!!

Check this out...

The Box Ph’s DeTech(TM) Multi-Functional Blackhead Remover

Unicorn Glow Highlighter by S.F.R Color

Hey babes!

It has been a long time since I posted something. I've just been busy and taking care of personal stuff. But I have no intentions to stop blogging! More beauty and skincare posts will be uploaded, but it might not be as frequent. :)

So to make my return brighter, here's a swatch post of a highlighter AND it's sort of a rainbow highlighter! ;)

Unicorn Glow Highlighter by S.F.R Color

Mizon Collagenic Aqua Volume Lip Essence

Hey dears!

I can't believe it's almost the middle of 2019. Oh how time flies...

Everyday just went by so quickly and I noticed I have been neglecting the blog. Sorry! Anyway, I will share my thoughts on this product to be productive and to show the blog some love. Haha!

Mizon Collagenic Aqua Volume Lip Essence

By Terry Cheek to Cheek in Cherry Cruise

Hi dolls!

Just sharing a short swatch post.

My sister gave me this blush tint when I visited her last year. By Terry is a brand that I have positive impressions because I like the few products from them that I have tried so far. All of them were given by my sister. Anyway, today's post is about...

By Terry Cheek to Cheek in Cherry Cruise

Eye Palette Sunrise and Moonrise BLC x Althea

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When Althea Korea first released their makeup collection, I was so thrilled to share them with you because of how great they are. But out of all the items I shared, I think the eyeshadow palette became my favorite instantly.

So for today's post, I'll share swatches and the looks I made using the...

Eye Palette Sunrise and Moonrise BCL x Althea Palette

Review : Prestige Cosmetics Universal Brow Styler Waterproof Eyebrow Pencil

Hey guys!

Sharing a short review of one of the products that I was able to get in a very affordable price. I do like to bargain hunt and if I find something good, the feeling of scoring it becomes even better. Anyway, here the main topic for today's post:

Prestige Cosmetics Universal Brow Styler Waterproof Eyebrow Pencil

Lunasol Treatment Gloss 01 Pure Pink

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It's been a long week for me and I just couldn't wait to start the weekend. But before Friday officially ends and I can finally rest, let me share one quick swatch post about...

Lunasol Treatment Gloss 01 Pure Pink

Shiseido Shimmering Cream Eye Color in G125 Naiad

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So the elections just ended and I'm seeing the unofficial count of the votes, and I have to be honest, I'm not happy with what I'm seeing. Since I want to think of anything else but the elections in the Philippines, I'll just post something makeup related on the blog to somehow lighten my mood by just a but. I guess just a quick swatch post will do.

Shiseido Shimmering Cream Eye Color in G125 Naiad

Kat Von D Lock-it Concealer in Light 18

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I'm just sharing a short review of this product. I've been meaning to write this for a long time and when I finally decided to work on it, I learned that it was DISCONTINUED! Oh well. The review is pretty much useless now since it's not available in the market anymore, BUT I think that since there's a stick version that replaces this, then this post will be like a journal entry that I can go back to if ever I buy the new version and compare it with this one. So yeah, here's my short review of the...

Kat Von D Lock-it Concealer in Light 18