HAPPY NEW YEAR!

May everyone have a HAPPY NEW YEAR! 

And happy birthday to AIKA!

Smokey Eyes with ELF Smokey Eye Kit + Review

( I used UDPP for the base along with MAC Prep and Prime Eyes. I also used Shu Uemura Drawing Pencil in White under #1.. I didn't used mascara since I find that my lashes aren't in their best condition right now.)

(Here's what is inside the kit.)

I really liked the Eyeshadow quad since the colors are so pigmented.. love the #3 it's just so pretty and quite unique... However, the #1 is tad too powdery than the rest of the e/s...#2 reminds me of MAC's Black Tied.. They're really comparable, but this one has a bit of a metallic finish.. over all this is a good quad.. it also comes with a sponge applicator and a small mirror.. I'll definitely rebuy this quad by itself... 8/10.

The Eyeliner is kinda bad since it isn't soft and creamy at all...It's not pigmented too! This doesn't even stained my waterline...I'll probably just use this for my brows...2/10.

The duo mascara is really good..it separates, lengthens, and doesn't clump ever even with soo much coats...However, it doesn't volumize...It's also great that one end is a regular mascara while the opposite end is waterproof...I'll rebuy this mascara anytime!...8/10.

This eyelash curler didn't worked out for me, but I wouldn't say it's bad, since I've really tried tons of curlers that are a hundred times worse...It didn't pinched my eyes at all but it just didn't fit my eyes, so it couldn't curl the base of my lashes...Won't rebuy...5/10.

Smudger...hmm...nothing special just your regular sponge smudger...It is my first sponge smudger that didn't came along with an eyeliner...I might rebuy...6.5/10.

BB Cream..

Can anyone suggest a BB Cream for me? I need a medium to full coverage one and good in controlling oil... It would be a major plus if it contains spf though I'm not necessarily looking for a BB cream with spf coz I'll still use a separate sun production product anyway...And if it's possible could you also post a link to where I could buy some..btw I live in the Philippines...I'm soo desperate to find a good for the skin, skin regimen, since my skin is not soo good right now..

BB Cream Craze!

I'm joining in the BB Cream Craze! Just a few minutes ago I placed an order for several BB Creams. I ordered a Missha M BB Cream Silver Tube, Skin79 Super+ Beblesh Balm SPF 25 PA++ Pink Oil Free, and BRTC Perfect Recover Balm... I'll update you guys with the orders and I def use them immediately once I get my hands to the BB Creams, so I can review and compare the products... And if you guys have a BB Cream or other products you want me to review just tell me.. okay? I'll do my best to get those products. Also if you have samples of the products that you're willing to send to me for a review, that would be great! 

Here's a list of upcoming reviews:

1. Art Deco Eye Base & UDPP

2. ELF Smokey Eye Kit (with swatches)

3. ELF Plumping Lip Glaze (with swatches- though I only have one of this)

4. Mario Badescu Buffering Lotion (with comparison between Drying Lotion)

5. NARS Eyeshadows, Blushes, Lipglosses from my recent NARS haul (with swatches)

Speechless

I was checking out Pursebuzz's blog and look what I just saw! See for yourself what I'm talking about: http://www.beautyarchives.pursebuzz.com/?p=1916 ... My mouth gaped open when I saw this! I email her these pics but I never thought she would post it! I'm sooooo happy right now and I can't speak.. It's really an honor! Thanks Pursebuzz!

Merry Christmas!

To Dudes and Dudettes of Blogger.com,

Merry Christmas to you and your families!

May the true spirit of Christmas be in your homes.

Take a break and spend this special time of the year with your love ones.

Enjoy and cherish every bit of this moment with your love ones.

Don't forget to have fun!

God Bless everyone!

NARS Habanera Eyes

*Art Deco Eyeshadow Base

*NARS Duo Eyeshadow in Habanera (love NARS eyeshadows! super pigmented, perfect texture, less fall outs, more pigmented and smoother than MAC e/s... totally in love with NARS e/s.. NARS e/s is definitely my HG shadow!) > mint colored shadow all over the lid >charcoal plum shadow over the crease and lower lash line

*Smashbox e/s in Smashing Snow for highlight

*Clinique Brush-On Cream Liner over upper lash line and for tightlining

*MAC Powerpoint Eyeliner over the lower waterline

*ELF Duo Mascara

NARS Jolie Paupee Eyes

(This is a look using the Nars Duo Eyeshadow in Jolie Paupee. Please excuse the sloppy liner since I was on the rush when I did this.)

*UDPP

*NARS Duo Eyeshadow in Jolie Paupees (Matte violet all over the lid; Shimmery-metallic violet crease, lower lash line, outer V)

*Smashbox Eyeshadow in Smashing Snow (highlight)

*Clinique Brush-On Cream Liner in True Black (upper lash line)

*MAC Powerpoint in Engraved (lower waterline)

*ELF Mascara Duo

NARS Haul 121908

I'll be very busy this week until the first week of January, so I'll probably review these and some other products sooner than expected.

Pink and Purple Eyes

(The purple is deeper and smokier in person)

*Art Deco Eyeshadow Base - (review coming soon)

*MAC e/s in VIP (all over the lid, inner half of the lower lash line)

*MAC e/s in Cassette (crease, outer half of the lower lash line)

*MAC e/s in Baby Petals (highlight and inner corner of the eye)

*Clinique Brush On Cream Liner in True Black (upper lash line)

*MAC Technakohl Liner in Smoothblue (lower waterline)

*ELF Regular &  Waterproof Mascara Duo - the regular one - good mascara under drugstore category (from Get the Look Smokey Eyes Set - review for the whole set coming)

Holiday Eye Look v2.0 - Crazy Holiday Eyes

(It's actually more vivid in person. I've tried to incorporate all the holiday colors like red, green, gold, and silver)

*UDPP

*MAC Prep and Prime Eyes in Medium

*MAC e/s in Gorgeous Gold (half way through the upper lid and lower lash line)

*MAC e/s in Bitter (second thirds of the upper lid and lower lash line over Gorgeous Gold)

*Coastal Scents 88Palette - 3rd column, second to the last color (outer corner of the upper lid and lower lash line)

*MAC e/s Passionate (crease)

*Smashbox Eyeshadow Trio in Twilight - silver e/s (inner corners of the eyes)

*YSL Ombres Quadrilumieres in nude champagne (highlight and on the crease to add little  shimmer and sheen)

* MAC Fluidline in Silverstroke (upper lash line)

*Dior Diorshow Mascara (applied thinly just to separate and add length to the upper and lower lashes)

PS I'll be taking the NMAT tomorrow, please pray for me. I need all the help I can get. Thanks!

Tagged! 16 Random things

Direction: once you’ve been tagged, you have to write a blog with sixteen random things, facts, habits or goals about you. at the end choose ten people to be tagged, listing their names and why you chose them. don’t forget to leave them a comment (“you’re it”) and to read your blog. you can’t tag the person who tagged you. I just got tagged by Nehs, Nana, and M.

1.) I'm a Christian.

2.) My favorite color is red.

3.) I want to be a doctor.

4.) My favorite books are the Harry Potter series and Shopaholic series.

5.) My favorite tv shows are Veronica Mars, Gossip Girl, Lost, The Nanny, and Ugly Betty.

6.) My favorite makeup brush is MAC 180 buffer brush.

7.) My favorite mascaras are Diorshow for dramatic lashes and Clinique High Impact Mascara for natural looking lashes.

8.) My favorite actresses / actors are Isla Fisher, Reese Witherspoon, Johnny Depp, Morgan Freeman, and Samuel Jackson.

9.) I'm a feminist.

10.) I'm addicted to MAC Fluidlines, and basically any creamy cream/gel liners like Clinique Cream Eyeliner.

11.) I'm a red lipstick advocate. I'm not afraid to wear red lipsticks.

12.) I'm in love with my Shu Uemura Regular and Mini Eyelash Curlers. They're my holy grail lash curlers.

13.) I'm a gamer - love my wii, psp, ds, online games, and what not.

14.) I refuse to wear any foundation that isn't oil free. 

15.) I don't leave the house without any sun protection, specially in my face and lips.

16.) I'm quite hard to please.

I'm tagging everyone who would like to do this tag. 

*PS sorry if I couldn't update this blog as often as I would like to within this month, since I'm super busy. I'm preparing for my NMAT (National Medical Admissions Test), have soooo much exams, and it's the peak season for our family business- need to help. I'll try to update as much as I can, and the contest update is my top priority. Speaking of contest, I noticed that not many has joined, so guys I'm asking everyone to please participate. You still have a month left to join.

Holiday Eye Look v1.0 - republished

(Yay! I've finally got a nice quality pictures!)

*UDPP

*MAC Prep and Prime Eyes in Medium (secondary eye base)

*MAC Pinked Mauve Pigment (all over the lid a bit pass the crease)

*MAC Teal Pigment (outer V and the crease)

*YSL Ombres Quadrilumieres - nude champagne e/s (highlight for the brow bone)

*Coastal Scents Persian Eyeshadow (lower lash line)

*MAC Fluidline in Jadeye (for lining the upper lash line)

*YSL Volume Effet Faux Cils Luxurious Mascara in High Density Black (outer lashes)

Basic Smokey Eye using Holiday Smokey Palette

(Sorry the picture quality so poor and washed out- it's a lot smokier and intense in person. BTW I suck in taking pictures of myself LOL)

*UDPP

*MAC Powerpoint Eyeliner in Engraved (smudged along the lower and upper lash line and applied to the waterline)

*MAC smokey palette e/s:

Carbon: Applied along the lash line of the upper lid and blended upward 3/4's along the crease

Ambience: Applied to crease and blended with Carbon to create gradient effect

Gorgeous: highlighter

*Dior Diorshow Mascara - love this mascara look how thick, curly, and long my lashes are. This is my holy grail mascara! I've tried so many out there but nothing compares to this!

Holiday 2008 Blowout! -Update and Deadline:

Hi, friends! I've just updated the contest corner as well as blogsite for the submitted looks. I also want to announce the deadline for the contest:

The deadline will be on JANUARY 14, 2009

I'm giving everyone enough time to join and submit their looks. So hurry and join!

I just got tagged!

I got Tagged!

I got tagged by Nehs (Shen C.) 

Blog Interrogation Rules
1. Pass this on to 7 people: So I'm tagging Pau of Pau's Life Blog, M of Make me Blushhh, Kylie of kiitzyy, URY of A Few Things in Kim's Life, Crayonmonkee, Bedtime Cake, Elisa of 3 toast!
2. Answer the following questions using only one word.

1. Where is your cell phone? POCKET
2. Where is your significant other? N/A
3. Your hair color? BRUNETTE 
4. Your mother? BEAUTIFUL
5. Your father? HANDSOME
6. Your favorite thing? MAKEUP
7. Your dream last night? FORGOTTEN
8. Your dream/goal? DOCTOR
9. The room you're in? MINE
10. Your hobby? MAKEUP
11. Your fear? RODENTS
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? CLINIC
13. Where were you last night? HOME
14. What you're not? STUPID
15. One of your wish-list items? M.A.C's
16. Where you grew up? PHILIPPINES
17. The last thing you did? STUDY
18. What are you wearing? CLOTHES
19. Your TV? SONY
20. Your pet? SPECIMEN
21. Your computer? MACBOOK-PRO
22. Your mood? BANGAG!
23. Missing someone? YUPZ
24. Your car? NONE (don't have a personal car but family cars? yes! many to mention ",)
25. Something you're not wearing? SOCKS
26. Favorite store? RUSTAN'S
27. Your summer? THESIS
28. Love someone? YES
29. Your favorite color? RED
30. When is the last time you laughed? EARLIER
31. Last time you cried? DUNNO
32. Are you a bitch? PERHAPS
33. Favorite Position? NONE
34. Favorite Past Time? SINGING
35. Are you a hater or a lover?BOTH
37. Are you genuine or fake? GENUINE
38. Any Vices? OVER-SHOPPING
39. Pro Life or Wire Hanger? PRO LIFE
40. McCAIN or OBAMA? OBAMA
41. Pro Plastic or Natural? NATURAL
42. Dream Job? M.A./CHEF/DOCTOR

***PS Sorry if you can't understand some of my answers it's tough to limit your answer in one word

Soft Smokey Eye using MAC Passions of Red: Fascinating Ruby: 6 Smokey Eyes Palette

Urban Decay Primer Potion (Primary Primer/Base)

MAC Prep + Prime Eyes in medium (Secondary Primer/Base)

MAC Eyeshadows ( from Smokey Palette):

*Scant ( all over the lid to the brow bone and inner corner of the eyes and highlight )

*Satin Taupe ( over the lid passing a little bit above the crease)

*Dark Devotion ( start in the lash line then move it in and fade a bit upwards )

* MAC Fluidline in Dip Down ( smudged along the upper and lower lash line, and waterline)

* Dior Diorshow Mascara