NOTD: Abstract Pastels

Hey guys!

Whenever I get bored, I just scroll down my Facebook timeline and see if there's something interesting to read or watch. I saw this nail tutorial (I'm sorry but I can't remember from who or which page that was from) and the look was pretty much like an action painting. My nail art skills aren't as good though and my nail art tools are limited so I can only come up with this:

It's a mix of purples and blues with glitters, of course!

These are the products I used:

CODE Professional in G603

Maybelline Color Show in 

Jenna Hipp (shade to follow)

ORLY Top2Bottom Basecoat + Top Coat

ORLY French Manicure 

And some gold chunky glitters :)

It's pretty easy to do. I just fill the nails with my chosen base, preferrably a light colored one and then add the colors. I tap the brush first on a tissue so that it doesn't carry too much polish so that it creates a sort of brush stroke with extra streaks. Play with the colors! Go for light and then dark ones. I added some glitters for extra glam and accents.

What do you think of this NOTD?

Cheers,
DAWN

Ever Bilena Matte Lipstick in Skin

Hey loves!

I'm back for a quick swatch post!

I was able to take home this product when I attended one of the brand's events a couple of months ago...


Ever Bilena Matte Lipstick in Skin
This is PhP 165.00 per tube.


As the name says, it's a shade pretty close to our skin color, particularly the average Pinay skin tone. So if you're looking for a matte nude shade, this will probably catch your eye when you check out Ever Bilena counters.


"Skin" is just one of the 25 matte lipstick shades available from Ever Bilena. That's quite a big number of colors to choose from. And with it's affordable price, it's pretty easy to collect your favorite shades if you're into mattes.

For more info about this lippie, here's the description on the label:



More info from the website:

What it is: 
Ever Bilena Matte Lipstick features neutral to bold shades that is perfect for all occasions.

What it does: 
Whether you like it nude, bright or bold, every shade of this matte lipstick is instantly flattering. It provides highly pigmented shades in just a few swipe. Ever Bilena Matte Lipstick is also infused with Vitamin E to help keep your lips moisturized. It now has a new shade – Rouge Berry.

How to use:
Apply directly to your lips. Start from the center of your upper lip following your lip shape. Repeat the same step on your lower lip.


The shade is a warm, nude shade. Like a light brown with a bit of grey. It's not my go-to nude color to be honest because I tend to get nude pinks or nude peaches.


When worn, I find that the warm shade is pretty close to my skin color without making me look too pale.




I use this when I have a bold eye makeup to balance my look. I don't see myself wearing it with natural makeup because I find that it's too close to my skin color and I definitely need some color for my face.
I like pairing this with smokey eyes or a very defined and long winged liner! I could also see me wearing other bold colors for my eyes like hot pink or teal!

I like how matte it is but this can dry my lips pretty quickly. I suggest to wear a lip balm underneath to avoid chappy lips.

And that's all I guess. Thoughts?

Cheers,

DAWN

Freshel Skin Freshener

Hey dears!

It's no secret that I like using face mists. I like having it wherever I go, mostly because I like how it makes me feel so refreshed when I spray it. It also helps in moisturizing skin. When I already have makeup on and my skin still needs a bit of hydrating, a mist is the best bet to help you out.

That is why I bought a number of mists when I went to Japan. Their cosmetic stores carry so many of them that I couldn't leave with just one. Here's one of the products I bought...

Freshel Skin Freshener

Unfortunately, I couldn't remember how much I bought it. :(

Before I proceed with my personal experience with the product, below is the product description from the website:

Enhance effectiveness of the lotion
and all-in-one gel to follow

Moisture infusion technology with water-catching and deep-infusing functions enhance effectiveness of the lotion and all-in-one gel to follow.

Moisturizie skin with just this product alone!

Moisture ingredients such as double collagen*, hyaluronic acid, niacin,and apricot extract keep moisturizing skin.

*Hydrolized collagen and water-soluble collagen

Press down on the pump to spray a generous amount of mist.
An all-natural citrus fragrance provides the most refreshing and soothing experience.
Use it before lotion or anytime during the day - in the office or after a shower - when your skin feels thirsty.

So basically, it's a mist that specializes in adding moisture to your skin and it's best to pair it with the brand's lotion and all-in-one gel. So I guess it's the step next to toning and then add the lotions and moisturizers after.

I like the clear, crystal-like bottle. It looks clean and classy but I find it a bit heavy. I also like the spray because it lets out a fine mist. None of those sprays that feel like someone spit on you. Haha!

 The scent is very mild. I do not like citrus scents but this one is pretty okay.

I mostly use this after I apply makeup to help set it and also add some moisture if needed. Most of the time, it's because I want to feel refreshed after a long day or when I'm out under the sun for too long. But I have used this on my clean face, usually as my day moisturizer. I already have oily skin so I do not need intensive moisture. Although I do have a separate moisturizer that I use, there are days when I just want something very light and clean-feeling and this one is it. I think that my skin feels hydrated enough when I use this so all is good with this product for me. :)

And I guess that's all I can say with this one.

Which face mist are you using right now?

Cheers,DAWN

Review : The Saem Cover Perfection Pot Concealer

Hey gorgeous!

Lately I've been having breakouts around the jaw area. I believe it's the hair oil I was using so I stopped using it and I think the breakouts have lessened. My problem now are the scars they left behind (sometimes I can't help myself and popped some of them... sorry). That's where my concealers come into the picture.

I have a different concealer for my under eyes and for my scars. The one for the under eyes are usually in creamy-liquid form, thinner consistency, usually a little lighter in shade, and lightweight. The one for the scars have medium-heavy coverage and has a thicker consistency.

One of the concealers I bought for the purpose of hiding my pimples and scars is the...

The Saem Cover Perfection Pot Concealer

I bought it from Althea for PhP180.00. It's originally priced at PhP 400.00.

The shade I have is the lighter of the two shades available. No. 01 is Clear Beige, No. 02 is Lychee Beige.

Info from The Saem website:

Reading the product description, it sounds like my dream concealer for my pimple and scarring issues. It says everything that I look for in a concealer!

Being that it is a pot concealer, I have a feeling that it's thicker in consistency, which I usually associate to better coverage. It's housed in a clear, plastic pot that makes the packaging look simple and clean. The cap is black that adds class to the overall look of the product. You can use a clean brush to get the product out so it's more hygienic. I put some product on the brush then apply on the area I want to cover and blend it by dabbing my fingers.

Here's the swatch. I'm surprised that it's creamier than what I first imagined but still thick. At first swipe, you can see how pigmented the concealer is. It glides smoothly too.

Here's how it performs...

1. as under eye concealer:

Bare under eyes

With the product

The shade is lighter than my skin. I think the No. 02 fits my skin tone better. But I think a brighter under eye looks good. Anyway, as you can see, the concealer is too thick that the lines around my eyes look more visible than I would have liked. It did, however, cover the dark circles easily.

2. As concealer for acne scar

That's a pimple scar at the middle

With the product

I was really hoping this would be a good concealer for my zits. Unfortunately, as seen on the photo, it looks patchy at the area that has dry bits. It makes dry areas more obvious. It also has a matte finish which I would normally like but I find it too matte that it doesn't look natural anymore. Plus, the coverage is medium to heavy, but when I layer the product to get more coverage, it cakes easily, even with primer and setting spray.

To summarize:

What I LIKE:

-Locally available via Althea PH

- Affordable at PhP 180.00

- Simple and classy packaging

- Medium to heavy coverage

- Glides easily on skin

What I DON'T LIKE:

- Too matte that it looks so unnatural

- Cakes easily when layered

- Only available in two shades

- Makes dry patches and lines more visible

Honestly, I'm disappointed because I had high hopes  since the brand's other concealer (the liquid type with the wand applicator) had good reviews. I still bought this because what it promised were more suitable for my skin issues and because it was on sale. Too bad it didn't perform as much as I wanted to. Oh well.

And that's my review. I hope that was helpful!

Cheers,

DAWN