A Review on Happy Skin’s Shut Up and Kiss Me|First Kiss

Happy Skin is known for its unique branding and very pretty packaging 😉 When hubby and I are looking for dresses in the mall, I entered Plains and Prints when I saw the booth of Happy Skin. The Saleslady entertained me and say “Ma’am we had a similar shade you’re wearing but won;t dry your lips.” Oooops! I never noticed that my lips is that dry already! 😦 (I’m wearing candy yum yum by the way :(). She ushered me to the different colors and the color that really grabbed my attention is the First Kiss. It is a warm pink in shade but really brightens your look. The lipstick looked like the jumbo crayon I used to have on my gradeschool. The first thing I noticed about this matte lipstick is that it doesn’t feel dry on my lips. It is rich in moisture and very light it seems that you were just wearing a lip balm! 🙂 Yay for that! Definitely a go-to lipstick. If you wanted to look sweet and subtle, this one’s for you gal! 😉 Perfect for a day look and even a party night. It also ‘sulit” for a P499.00 and it will really lasts long. It stays even when you eat, drink or kiss ;-). It is really easy to manage and apply. Just a sweep and you were all set. It blends easily and you don’t need to become an expert on putting lipstick on wearing this one. I will definitely buy another tube when I’m done with this one. 🙂

What color do you choose from this brand? Share your thoughts.

Xoxo,

Rowie ♥

LA Splash Smitten Liptint Mousse Review

Hello there pals! I am going to write about a review of LA Splash Smitten Liptint Mousse. I got to stumble upon this product through my friend. I purchased two shades which is 14302 – Inflamed and 14304 – Enchanted. This will be my second attempt on wearing lip tints the first one is from Nyx Cosmetics.

I am so excited to try this product because its something new for me. But I got quite disappointed that the actual color is a bit different from the swatches. IKR! Swatches should be close to reality because this will guide on you the colors you will choose.

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When I opened the tube, I notice that the smell is kind of intimidating. 😦 The applicator is okay, the size and the softness. It has a highly pigmented and creamy texture. When applied, it feels that you were really like painting your lips. Argh! 😕 It is easily absorbed and dries very fast upon application. Though the actual color is a bit different from what I have expected from the swatches, the color suits me well and I love them on my lips specially it really look good on pictures. However, you need to master the application because it is quite hard to control so, no! this is not for beginners. I also noticed that it leaves stains on my mugs, bottles, glass and spoons whenever I’m wearing it. Sad. 😦 It also dried my lips and turn flaky and leave a not so appealing stain on my lips after I have eaten my lunch. Sadly, even though I like the color on my lips, maybe I will not purchase this anymore. It’s quite expensive for a P650 tube and yet it can’t last even for a day and you really need lots of petroleum jelly to hydrate your pucker. 😦 😦 😦

Anyways, here’s how it looks when applied.

Are you feeling the same with this brand, or does it suit you well? Share your thoughts my love!

Xoxo,

Rowie♥

Maybelline New York’s Great Lash Waterproof Mascara Review

The second thing that makeup bag couldn’t leave without, the mascara! I’ve had mid-long lashes however, the strands were very thin that’s why I am very much obsessed with mascaras who will give a more volume and longer lashes. On my search for a new one to try, while I was browsing my FB feed, I saw cosmo.ph post about this holy grail mascara.

OMG! The Holy Grail Of Mascaras Is Finally Here

Today is a great day for beauty nerds!

Maybelline’s Great Lash Mascara (it’s only the go-to mascara of celebrities like Alexa Chung and Kate Beckinsale, so NBD), is finally here for a very limited time. Yep, starting April 1 until September 30, Great Lash will be available in all leading department stores, beauty stores, and select supermarkets nationwide.

Why is this a big deal? The mascara has been around since the ’70s, but it was never formally introduced in the Philippines. The Great Lash is a huge deal, because a tube is sold every 1.2 seconds in the world. THE WORLD, YOU GUYS. 

Should you get it? Oh my god, this shouldn’t even be a question. The mascara really does live up to its iconic status. The formula goes on mega thick, which is good if you have sparse fringes, but don’t want to keep layering pigment. The best part about this though is the lash-doubling brush that separates your hair without globs. That, and it’s crazy affordable. A tube will set you back P350, so our suggestion? Hoard as many as you can, because if this mascara will only be available for six months (or until supplies last), y’all can expect total pandemonium at the beauty counters.

Credits to http://www.cosmo.ph/beauty/makeup/omg-the-holy-grail-of-mascaras-is-finally-here for this article

My first thought is that hey, are they serious? Does it really cost P350 for this cutie pink and waterproof mascara??? it must be kind of like the ordinary. But hey It’s quite affordable so why don’t give a shot. So on a weekend I headed straight to Maybelline’s Beauty Bar at The Landmark in Trinoma and purchased three tubes (the other two are for my friends). I got to have a free pouch and eyelash curler because I purchased an amount of more than P1,000.00. It’s good isn’t it?.

I excitedly unwrapped the package the moment I got home.

I really love the cute pink and green tube, a very girly colors and its sleek size that can easily fit anywhere in your purse. I also liked the size of its wand, not too big and not too small, enough to cover even the shortest and narrowest hairs in your eyes. It has rich and thick formula and no, it doesn’t smell like wax.

The moment I applied the first coat I really noticed the difference it makes on my lashes! I’m impressed!

My naturl lashes

My lashes being amped up by Maybeline’s Great Lash 🙂

See the results? It’s really good! The only problem that I’ve encountered with this mighty one is that it really really lasts long and giving me a hard time removing its traces. I got to use two cotton pads and a cotton bud for each eye to really remove everything. Good thing though, is that even if you plunge into the pool, the makeup stays and won’t leave you looking like a panda because it won’t smudge at all. Really waterproof and stays really long.Two thumbs up!

I am hoping that they will make this available the whole time anyway, I have hoarded enough to last for a year! Haha!

What are your experiences on this product? Tell me more. 🙂

Xoxo,

Rowie ♥

Mac Candy YumYum Review

Hello Loves! I’ve been really obsessed with lippies so I am giving a review on the most raved brand of lippies and that is MAC! 🙂

I’ve tried myself this brand because I really get curious why this is sooo expensive. I bought my first tube thru @luxekis an online seller on IG (IKR! I’m addicted to online shopping! 🙂 )

When I opened the tube, that first thing that I noticed is that it smells like vanilla! It’s really yummy! It has rich and creamy texture and highly pigmented. It also a long long way even if you have eaten your lunch, sip your favorite latte or kiss your man (giggles!). It will leave a very good lipstain after you’ve eaten all your stuff which I find really good because you don’t have to re-apply every now and then. The only thing that you should be reminded when wearing this is don’t forget to put on a lip balm or a petroleum jelly before you apply because it is a bit drying on the lips (I’m sure you don’t want to mess up the look ;-)) which is very common for matte lipsticks.

I never regret that I have tried this brand though its really quite expensive but hey! the quality is really superb. 🙂 It is currently a staple on my makeup pouch. One of my go-to lippes because of the shades versatility. It can be worn when you feel like kind of a girly and when you want to amp up your mood. 🙂 However, the color might be quite intimidating to some because of its intense and vivid pink shade, but for me, I definitely love this and I’m on my second tube!

Here’s how it looks when worn.

Have you tried this shade? How does it suit you? Share your thoughts on the comment box!

Xoxo,

Rowie ♥

All-time Classic Favorite: Pond’s Cold Cream

Hey there loves! How’s life goin’ on? Well I hope it’s perfectly fine.😉 Today I’m going to share with you one of my favorite makeup remover: the Pond’s Cold Cream!

I got the chance to have my own when I joined Pond’s online contest of before and after pics of their BB Cream (I’ll have a separate review for that!😘) and luckily my entry have been picked. The prize include this cutie little wonder.

I am so used to having waterproof liners and mascara and so it does really matter to me to find a great makeup remover. 

Claims:

The Cold cream Cleanser cleanses the skin deep down without drying it and leaves your skin perfectly clean.
The deep cleansing action removes hidden dirt and make up, even stubborn waterproof mascara.
Its special blend of ingredients softens the skin as they deep cleanse so your complexion feels smooth- never tight or dry.

Ingredients
Mineral Oil, Water, Ceresin, Beeswax, Triethanolamine, Behenic Acid, Fragrance, Ceteth-20, Cetyl Alcohol, Carbomer, DMDM Hydantoin, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Methylparaben

This is how Pond’s Cold Cream look like:

It comes on a cute bottle with its thick creamy consistency. It also smells good! The signature smell of Pond’s products. 

Usage: Use everyday as part of your cleansing routine. Smooth generously on the skin with the finger tips. Gently remove with cotton wool, or a warm flannel for a truly deep cleanse. For extra freshness, rinse off with warm water.

It is really moisturizing and feels good on skin when applied. It cleanses away all the dirt and even the stubborn waterproof mascaras and liners. You may experience a bit cloudy on your eyes after wiping off but it goes away once you wash it with warm water. I didn’t get to notice if I had breakouts while using this one because I alternately use makeup removers just to know what will really work for me.

This is where all your makeups will go ☺️😉

Tip: for best results, enjoy applying the cream and make small circles on your face to maximize the moisturizing benefits of the product and to easily dissolve the makeup you’re wearing!😉

Sometimes, classic pieces really do wonders! Like this vintage cream which I have seen on my Mama and Aunt’s bathroom. It is there for decades for a reason. Remember, we have to listen to the old ones!😉 they know better 😊

Have you tried this little wonder? What are your experiences with this product? Share your thoughts on the comment box!😊

Xoxo,

Rowie 💋

Revlon’s Super Lustrous Creme – Pink in the Afternoon

Today I am going to write about the “allegedly featured” lipstick of Audrey Hepburn’s Breakfast at Tiffany’s, and it’s Revlon’s Super Lustrous Creme – Pink in the Afternoon. I got my tube through our yearly Monita-Monita game and listed it on my wishlist. Finally I got to try the most raved feautered lippie! 😍

Revlon Pink in the Afternoon costs ₱450.00. Not bad for a very rich moisture lippie! Its shade is kind of a rosy pink-brown shade with a shimmer. On the first try, I really didn’t like it that much because I am not fond of light lipstick shade, I prefer bolder colors. But then eventually after several times of using it, I learn to love the color it gives my pucker. It is really versatile because you can go to work with it as your nude lippie, for that morning fresh and no makeup makeup look, or you can go a bit of sweeter look by adding a sweep and building up its color, or you can go a bit bolder by layering it with some of your lippies.

What I love about this is its creaminess, moisturizing properties, it won’t dry your lips when you wear them. It’s quite true to its brand of Super Lustrous Creme. You’ll never need to layer a gloss because it has its own shimmer. The only thing that I dislike about it is that it doesn’t stay that long. You have to keep it in your purse the whole day because it easily runs-out on your pout even just taking a sip on your drink. It’s quite sad😕 Also, It’s kindah sticky in feel maybe because of its creaminess.😉 Pink in the Afternoon may look more gorgeous on ladies with a more fairer skin but might look rosy pink on warmer skin tones just like mine.

But over-all I still love this lippie that much that It’s my number 2 MLBB (My Lips But Better) tube! 💋 The number 1 is the Rire Lipe Manicure‘s Pink Brown 😜 Will I purchase this again? Yes, please! 😉 I never mind re-applying the lippie after all it just feels like I’m re-applying my balm.

Have you tried this lippie yet? Share your experiences and thoughts on this at the comment box! I would love to hear from you!

Have a great day!😘
Xoxo,
Rowie 💋

Rire Lip Manicure Lipstick

Hello Lovelies! How’s the week going on? 🙂 After posting a photo on Facebook using LA Splash lipstick (will be having a separate blog for this! :)) for my LOTD (lipstick of the day), a friend saw this post and suggested to try Rire Lip Manicure Lipstick. She told me that it is waaaaay better than LA Splash. I give it a shot and bought 3 shades (IKR! I’m guilty of being a lippaholic <giggles>) namely the Pink Brown, Warm Peach and Muse Red.

Rire Lip Manicure is a Korean Brand which I don’t have idea where else I can buy aside from my friend. It comes on a cute tube with a cute applicator. It costs  ₱530.00 plus a Shipping fee of ₱90.00.

The seller claimed the ff. characteristics of this cutie little wonder:

• brush your lip mani, Rouge highfix more than ever lipstick
• new concept lip fixer, never remove all day long
• vivid colors 12 hours lasting, real way vivid color, moist watery, the perfect coating,
• waterproof

Ingredients: rosehip oil, avocado oil, macadamia seed oil, apricot seed oil, Vitamin E

The texture of this lippie is really watery moist which is perfect and blendable enough for easy application. The color is so intense that you just need a swipe for the entire day. Also, non-drying but expect a moisturized matte effect after application. Long lasting, water proof, I do not have to re-apply even after eating, drinking and sweating all-day long. (Isn’t amazing?) Kiss proof? Nah! I never tried that. LOL. Warning: once set, you might find it hard to clear it up so, better be careful. The only thing that’s bothering me is its quite small applicator that might find you a bit uncomf’table but then, practise makes perfect isn’t it? So I don’t bother that much compare to its good qualities.

Pink Brown Shade

The shade I love the most! It is perfect for everyday look and its shade is very flattering on any skin tone. It is a light pinkish brown shade that is perfect if you want to sport that chic look. Looks good also when paired with a hot smokey eyes or even just the sexy cat eye. It seems that you were just wearing your natural lip color only, more intensified!

Warm Peach Shade

This shade is an orangey-pink kind of shade. Personally, this one is the least that I used among the three because the shade didn’t blend well with my morena face. Also, it is more challenging to apply this shade. It is harder to blend because the color easily fades and just leave my lips like stained but has intense lined lips. However, some girls may find it goon on them.

Muse Red

This is what you call #fierce red! Super intensified and flatters any skintone. It can also make your teeth look whiter and your face brighter due to its flattering bold seductive red shade. Unlike Pink Brown, this one leaves stain on things you used (e.g., lipstained mugs, water bottles) and there are times that it smudges around my lips, chin and cupid’s bow. Sad. Nevertheless I still like this kind of red shade. Perfect for that sultry look, bare-faced make-up, and instant blooming effect even if you’re lacking sleep writing blogs (just like me!)

Over-all, the product delivers most of its promises and I really love its matte effect. Though I might think twice buying the Warm Peach shade. So, it’s a 2 out of 3 and that’s pretty good. If you want to try these babies here is the contact info of my friend selling these lippies.

Ellaine Espela of Beauty Accents

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maryelaine.espela

and the final look? Tadah!

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Thank you for dropping by! Hope you will read my other blogs.

Xoxo,

Rowie

Shawill Liquid Eyeliner

Heeyah! It’s been a steady Sunday! 😀 I am going to write about Shawill’s Waterproof Eyeliner. I have never been a fan of eyeliners before kasi I was so afraid na magmukha akong “panda” o may black eye after sweating! Gash! Alam naman natin ang weather dito sa Pinas 😕 but then my friend told me na I look good when I wear eyeliners so, sige na nga I’ll give it a try! The same friend who told me about the eyeliner suggested me also the brand she have researched. I have brought my first tube at Landmark, Trinoma and its really affordable.It only costs ₱189.00 ( Isn’t amazing?! 😂) and it will really take a loooong time. A tube lasted me for like two months or more. I have tried on other Shawill booth in Watson’s or even the SM Dept. Store pero wala sila nung ganitong eyeliner sa Trinoma lang talaga ako nakakabili. Here is the look of the eyeliner.    The pen type is really good for beginners like me. It’s much easier to control and mas precise ang application for a more natural look. Here’s how it will look like.    And it really exceeded my expectation!😀 Hindi sya kumakalat and it really lasted all day long. Heres how it looks when applied (you might not even notice at all).    Will I buy it again? Yes, ofcourse! Definitely a good buy! Over-all I am very much satisfied witn this product. It is really good for a newbie like me AND at an affordable price! How about you, what are your favorite eyeliners? ☺️