RCMA Vincent Kehoe Foundation Palette

Since it is already December 31, I guess it is safe to say that this would be my last haul for 2013.  Presenting the RCMA VK #11 foundation palette...

Chocolate Fondue Recipe

Whip up this recipe for a quick fix on your dessert problem.  Children love this so do adults.

Butterbeer at Starbucks (secret recipe)

Hello Harry Potter fans slash Potterheads!

I finally tried Butterbeer at Starbucks.  It is one of their secret recipes worth sharing to my fellow wizards, witches, muggles, and squibs.  Despite what it's called, it has NO BUTTER and definitely NO BEER.

Tequila Sunrise

Cheers for the Holidays!  Here's a simple cocktail recipe for Tequila Sunrise.  Forgive me for the crappy cellphone photos.

Jazzy Collection Eyebrow Gel in Medium Brown

James Cooper
Jazzy Collections
Eyebrow Gel in Medium Brown

I've only recently joined the eyebrow bandwagon.  It is true the eyebrow can make a difference in your look.  I have fairly thick brow that is sometimes hard to manage so I want to have something to keep the hairs in the shape I want them.  I found out about MAC Girl Boy, but again, too expensive for me.  This is what I found to be a good dupe JC Jazzy Collections Eyebrow Gel in Medium Brown.

Jazzy Collection Eyeliner Cream

James Cooper
Jazzy the Collection
Eyeliner Cream

I have been wanting to get a gel liner, but upon extensive research, the best ones I have heard about are those of MAC's and Bobbi Brown's.  Both of those brands are notably expensive, and I would not pay that much because why should I if there's this alternative I found.

Dog Tooth Cavity and Bad Breath Problem Solver

Tropiclean Fresh Breath
Clean Teeth Gel

Fight dog's bad breath and cavity with this.  I found this product in Cartimar.  I was looking for a dog's toothpaste and found this instead.

Biscoff Cookie Spread by Lotus

Ohhh this is a new favorite of mine.  It is so yummy, and the best part is that I don't have to endure the lingering aftertaste of cinnamon.  There is hope for us cinnamon-haters (sorry for that strong word) to enjoy cookie butter.

Flair Palette by Props Tools and Cosmetics

This Flair Palette from Props Tools and Cosmetics was another item I scored at The World Bazaar Festival 2013, World Trade Center.  It's 10% off so yeah, it's already a score.

Suedeberry Lime Crime Velvetines

I am a Lime Crime fan because their products are so pigmented.  I have been eyeing the Velvetines for some time because of the rave about them.

Sunflower Oil by Human ❤ Nature

I thought the brand was plainly Human Nature.  It was actually Human Heart Nature.  Haha, did not take notice that the heart was part of the brand name.

December

Cetaphil Cleanser Watsons Promo

Just wanna share another tipid buy.  Spotted this on SM Manila Department Store/Watsons.  Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser BUY 1 TAKE 1 promo.

Espresso Machiatto at Belleville Cafe

My friends and I threw a simple bridal shower for our friend.  We celebrated somewhere and then capped the night at Belleville Cafe.

Since I was about to drive, I had to wake myself up so I ordered this little devil.  Espresso Machiatto by Belleville Cafe.

Croinut by French Baker

French Baker now has their own version of croissant-doughnut hybrid which they call Croinut.

Clear Smooth BB Stick by Maybelline

Maybelline Clear Smooth Shine Free Clear Stick

BB creams are everywhere nowadays and very popular.  For those who does not know yet, BB cream stands for Blemish Balm cream.  It is a makeup in the likes of foundation with lots of added benefit to the skin.  So in a nutshell, it is a marriage of makeup and skin care.

This is a quick review of Maybelline BB stick.

iWhite Nose Pack

iWhite Nose Pack Whiteheads and Blackheads Remover

Ferrero Honey Toast by Sweet Hunt

I discovered honey bread from Caffe Bene, but this post is about the Sweet Hunt's version...The Ferrero Honey Toast.

Lime Crime Lipstick (Geradium and Poisonberry)

This would be my first lippy splurge, and I am excited to blog about this, but had to contain myself so I could test them out.

 

Belleville Cafe @Tomas Morato

If you're tired of crowded coffee shop like Starbucks, Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, UCC, etc., Belleville Cafe is a quiet little place to hang out.  This cute and quirky cafe is located at Scout Rallos Tomas Morato, Quezon City.

I took photos of the place.

Eyelash Curler Refill by F21 Cosmetics

Napansin ko napudpod na yung rubber ng eyelash curler ko.  I was thinking of buying a new one but then found this...

Maybelline Beauty On The Go Promo

Maybelline Shine-Free Foundation and Lip Balm Collection

I am such a sucker for freebies and beauty on a budget.  Sinong hindi mapapa-smile pag nakascore ng malaking tipid?

TRESemme Shampoo & Conditioner Trial Pack

Oh yeah nakahanap ako ng trial pack ng TRESemme shampoo and conditioner.

Goddess Makeup Blender by HotShop

I purchased this sponge from Hot Shop during the Beauty Fair 2013.

Easy Mac and Cheese Recipe

Gusto ko kumain ng pasta pero mejo tinatamad ako magluto ng sauce so eto ang resulta ---- easy lazy mac and cheese.

Beauty Fair 2013 Mini Haul

Just want to post my mini haul this last Beauty Fair 2013 at Il Terrazzo Tomas Morato.  The event was held at the 4th floor above the Belo Clinic.  There was no entrance fee which is a plus.  Sayang din yung ibabayad mo sa entrance fee.  Pandagdag na lang sana sa pangshopping.  Sana more fair will follow this no entrance fee thing.  Mas nakakaenganyo sumilip di ba.

Pink egg sponge Php180 from Hotshop.

Naturactor concealer in shade #151 Php500 from Hotshop again.

Individual brushes namely spoolie, slanted eyeliner brush, detailer brush, and blending brush plus brush guard (not pictured) total amount of Php400 from Beauty Cosmetics.

Detailed post regarding these items will follow.

Stay tuned and God bless y'all!

Make Your Own Pepper Rice

If you love pepper rice, read on below to know how I make my own version of pepper rice.

Ben Nye Banana Powder

Ben Nye is a known makeup brand for stage performers.  It is a brand used because of being sweatproof and longlasting.

I-note ko lang na mejo marami ng bawas tong bottle kasi matagal ko na ring ginagamit.  Gusto ko talagang i-test ng husto.

Lorac Pro Palette

Lorac is a makeup line by Carol Shaw, a makeup artist to the stars.

Antwerp Nyx Matte Lip Cream

Because I loved the Addis Ababa, I had to have at least another shade of the Nyx Matte Lip Cream.

Antwerp is a peachy nude color.  I think it is more peachy than nude.  Unlike Addis Ababa, this one has no shimmer particles.

Addis Ababa Nyx Matte Lip Cream

I just wanna share one of my favorite lip product.  It is a lip cream that dries as matte.

Of Acne Spot Treatment

Benzoyl peroxide is a compound used in medicine especially in acne treatment.  It is also used in bleaching.  Hence, warning than it can bleach clothes.

missing in action

A lot of things have happened lately.  I now have a long list of stuff to blog about.

I will be back to posting again soon especially now that I just acquired a badass camera.

Thank you to those who read and support this humble site.  Don't be shy to post your feedbacks.  We are all friends here!  Magcomment kayo na parang nasa fb lang tayo.

 I leave you guys with a hug for the meantime.  Will be back soon. God bless! :)

Nichido Concealer Pencil

Quick review time.  I use this as an eye brightener like how you would use white pencil on the waterline.

This is the more subtle way of making your eyes look well rested than using white liner.

As the label says...Nichido Minerals/Spot Concealer.

What I have here is in the shade of Natural.

I swatched it beside my NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk just for reference.

Just a closer look. I only use iPhone camera so sorry if quality is not at par.

It says here that it's water resistant which is good for use on the waterline.

Ingredients listed are silica, mica and zinc oxide which are typical mineral makeup ingredients.

Net weight is 0.04 oz/1.14 g.

Pros:

*affordable at less than php150 (maybe php138, not sure as I lost my receipt)

*good enough replacement for Nyx Wonder Pencil

*great for lining the waterline

Cons:

*nothing so far

Dickinson's Pore Refining Toner (Original Witch Hazel)

Another review right here. :)

Who here can recall the first toner/astringent they used?  Well, mine is Eskinol of my mom.  Curious little me.  I also remember it had like crystals on the bottom of the bottle.  I think it was alum (tawas).  It stung like hell.  I might be no more than 10 years old by that time.  So not baby skin friendly.  Good thing I did not burn my skin.

Fast forward to the future, I am now using Dickinson's Original Witch Hazel Pore Perfecting Toner. 

Artist Studio Makeup Brush

Looking for cheap makeup brush? I would recommend these brushes branded as Artist Studio.

Baby Skin Pore Eraser by Maybelline

I got excited when Maybelline Philippines posted this product in their Facebook page. Oohhh I gotta have this. It's like Benefit's Porefessional but much cheaper. I really don't have a point of reference as I admittedly have not personally tried Porefessional.

When I bought this, na-cutetan ako sa packaging. It certainly doesn't feel cheap. Yung magiging proud ka na binili mo dahil lang sa packaging. Anyway, I had to ask about it sa Maybelline counter kasi it was not on display yet. Akala ko nga hindi pa available. Buti na lang meron at hindi hindi nadisappoint ang excited kong sarili.

The damage was just Php299.

I apply only this much on my face, concentrating on areas with "big pores" and with fines lines. It glides on smoothly and is easily absorbed into the skin. Your skin will feel velvety smooth and product is not sticky at all. I also find that I tend to use less BB cream when i have this on. Makeup removal is also easier. It acts like a barrier between skin and makeup so I think it's safe to say this product is a primer with the main function of minimizing pore appearance.

To quote, the packaging states:

"INSTANTLY

On contact, translucent gel melts on skin and instantly erases pores, imperfections, lines and creases. Skin looks instantly transformed into a perfect smooth canvas.

ALL DAY

Skin is shine-free, even and baby smooth. No burden to skin.

GUARANTEED.

Here's the instruction on the side of the acetate box:

INSTRUCTIONS read:

Apply all over face or on concerned areas.

Suitable for all skin tones and types.

Mistake(-)proof.

No mirror need(ed).

Does not clog pores. So light, you forget it's on.

It's 22 mL which, considering the amount I put on, I think will last me long time.

I have oily skin and this product claims to give shine-free face. It is possible when in an airconditioned room or during cool weather. It does prolong the time before my face oils up and I really enjoy this product.

Pros:

~cute packaging

~affordable dupe for Porefessional

~lightweight

~I tend to apply less BB cream

~skin feels smoother

~does minimize my pore appearance

~no smell

~makes makeup removal easier

Cons:

~does not truly erase my pores when product is used alone

I am a newbie in makeup and I do a lot of research first before indulging in makeup buying. Hope this review helps girls/guys out there looking for this kind of product to use, but ultimately I think na kelangan maalaga sa health para maganda din ang skin. Thank you for reading :)