Review: Mary Kay Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover

Hello everyone! How was your week? I hope no one got hurt because of the last typhoon that hit us..the wind was so strong that night and I got really scared that my window will break from the hits it were receiving from my windchime. I was unable to blog because our internet connection was wavy the whole week actually...Oh, and I hate the blackouts and the no water supply..hay...

Anyway, as I've promised, here's a review of a product that I've been using lately. You might be wondering why I'm doing a review on this when I can't put makeup right? Well, since I don't really get pimples on my eye area, I sometimes put eyeliner and mascara when there are events I need to go to or when I feel like wearing makeup to lok a little perkier hehe.

So, yeah, my sister actually bought this 1 or 2 months ago because our Mandom cleansing express was used up already and we wanted to try this out because of the good reviews. And since someone from Mary Kay went to their office for demo, she was able to get one sooner than later.

MARY KAY OIL-FREE EYE MAKEUP REMOVER

What I like about this:

- Effectively removes waterproof mascara and gel liners.
No need to wipe your lids a gazillion times to remove mascara.

- A small amount of product is needed for removing the whole eye makeup

- No oily, sticky residue on your face

- Can be used on the lips too for removing lipsticks coz it doesn't taste weird if you accidentally tasted it.

- Affordable. I think this is only P400+ for a 110ml bottle that can last you a long time.


What I don't like:

- I can only get this from Mary Kay sellers coz they don't have a shop.

OVERALL Rating: 4.5/5

Will I repurchase? Yes! Definitely a good buy. ^_^

*But I'll still be on the lookout for the best eyemakeup remover on the planet haha
I don't think I can stop myself from trying out products since I'm a beauty junkie ^_^

TIPS

- Shake the bottle well before use to mix the content.

- Use a cotton pad instead of a cotton ball so that you will only need a small amount for removing makeup. Cotton balls only absorbs the product.


What about you? What's your favorite eyemakeup remover? ^_^

FOTD + my cat

Hello everyone! It's weekend already!! yipee!! hehe I really like to rest :)

It has been quite some time since my last FOTD so I decided to post one today..actually this FOTD will serve as a swatch for my new blush..I got a loot bag during our Japanese friend's birthday party. The bag has some cute fake nals (but I don't know how to attach those hehe), hair clips and these two palettes.

What caught my eyes is this palette..I so love the shade of the blushes! Very pretty and fresh. Sadly, it doesn't lasts the whole day on my oily skin but i'm happy that it lasts for 4-5 hours. I'm not sure though if it causes breakouts or not coz I got itchy when I wore it and the weather was super hot..I'm not sure...

Here's a swatch on my cheeks under natural lighting..isn't it the prettiest? ^_^

It looks so natural! I used both shades and I applied it using my Lumiere stippling brush.

Here are some looks that showed the blush on my cheeks. This is my look lately coz I'm trying to minimize the products that I use on my face to help my skin breath while it is healing from breakouts.

FACE

- Ellana Sheer Velvet powder primer in White Chocolate

- Meow Frisky Abyssinian in Flawless Feline formula

- Aromaleigh URFP in Peaches and Cream

EYES

- Mary Kay Signature Concealer in Ivory (all over lid and undereye area)

- Ellana undereye concealer in Awake (all over lid and undereye area)

- Artdeco e/s in #20 (on upper lashline)
- The Face Shop white eyeliner pencil (on lower lashline and inner corners)

LIPS

- Clarins lipliner in Naturale-Soft Nude

- Stila lipgloss in Vanilla? (I'm not sure on the shade name coz the sticker was gone haha)

Here's a close up swatch..I just applied my Clarins lipliner all over my lips and then topped it with my Stila lipgloss (it's a sheer bronzey shade with gold flecks) :)

Here's another one ^_^

FACE

- Ellana Sheer Velvet primer

- Ellana foundation in French Vanilla (glow formula..this was discontinued already)

EYES

- MAC Painterly paintpot

- Mary Kay signature concealer in Ivory
- eyeshadows from the Japanese palette (green, brown and white) <-- :="" and="" pigmentation="" poor="" power="" span="" staying="">

- Black eyeshadow from Coastal Scents 88 palette as eyeliner on upper lashline (dry)

LIPS

- Venus & Mars lip balm

- Ellana moisturizing lip color in Lady Love

I'm in love with blush's shade but I want something that lasts the whole day..I hate retouching during the day..If any of you knows a blush with high quality pigmentation and staying power with the same shade as this, please post them on the comment section below..I would like to have a peachy pink blush that has sheen and a little shimmer (not glitters).. I'm looking forward for your recommendations! Thank you! ^_^

I want to end my post with a picture of my cat "Muning". This is how she looks like when she's sleeping and "sun-bathing" on her favorite spot (in my window)..She can stay a long time like that without moving :)

Till my next post! Thanks! ^_^

Review: Helena Rubinstein (HR) lipstick + Green FOTD

How's everyone? Did you guys enjoyed your weekends? I did! So I hope you are as recharged as me to last for the whole week :)

Anyways, one of my readers asked me to do a review on HR lipsticks since I have a bunch of them (all are gifts by my friends from Japan) . Sorry gurl, if it took a long time before I was able to do this review..I was quite distracted by my Lancome lipsticks these past weeks hehe :)

Here's my review:

PROS
- pretty colors to choose from and majority of them are very weareable for any skin tone
- color is lasting on the lips
- has a sleek packaging..since it is shiny, you can use it as a mirror whenever you want to do touch ups

CONS
- not available locally
- very obvious glitters when applied to the lips
- since it's long wearing, it makes my dry lips drier (so make sure to put a good moisturizing lipbalm underneath to prevent chapping)
- this does not apply smoothly on my lips unlike my Lancome lipsticks

Over-all Rating: 3/5 - Although I love the colors and staying power, I'm more after to the moisturizing properties of lipsticks.

Here's a shot of one of my HR lipsticks..I used this today for my FOTD..Color is so pretty on the lips ^_^
Very cute right? I just hope it's more moisturizing..This is the main reason why I rarely use them..anyways, I'll try using different lipbalms underneath to see which one works for this lipstick coz I do love the color :)

oOo

Now, for my FOTD..
I was attracted to the greens and yellows of the Coastal Scents 88 palette so I decided to do a yellow-green look for today ^_^
FACE

- Innisfree Trouble Care BB Cream

- Ellana Sheer Velvet Primer in White Chocolate 

- Meow blush in Cat Got Your Tongue

- Dayna's Minerals Glow in Violet Vesper

* all face products are applied using a stippling brush


LIPS

- Venus and Mars emu oil lip balm

- HR lipstick #44



EYES

- Mary Kay Signature Concealer in Ivory

- Ellana Minerals concealer in Awake

- MAC Paintpot in Painterly

- Coastal Scents 88 Matte Palette (green, yellow, yellow-gold and gold)

- Ellana Minerals MPM in Ethereal as eyeliner (applied wet using Aromaleigh eyeliner sealant)

* I did not use any mascara because I hate removing them haha ^_^


^ This is the inspiration for my look today. A mint green hoodie T-shirt dress ^_^

I hope you all liked it! Till next time. Bye! :)

Sweet Date Makeup

Hi guys! First, I want to update you all that I have many time to blog already..yipee! Why? coz my training is finished now haha :)

Because I have been so stressed and tired these past months, the idea of having a new refreshed look enticed me so I had a haircut yesterday (check out my post about it here) with my sister..then today, I went out for a date with O ("O" is my nickname for my bf..short for Oscar haha). We went to the mall, watched a movie (Harry Potter) and dined in a Japanese restaurant (Tempura) then we went to his place to play with his very cute niece (who is also my goddaughter hehe) :)

Here's how I looked today..I tried keeping it very simple but still fun..so I just applied a purple eyeshadow all over my lid and use a warm neutral shade to contour. I also placed purple liner over my black eyeliner to give my eyes a pop of color..perfect for dates during daytime or even for school :)

FACE

- Skin 79 Super+ BB cream (hot pink)
- Aromaleigh URFP in Peaches and Cream
- Lumiere blush in Ditto O


EYES

- Mary Kay Signature concealer in Ivory

- MAC Paintpot in Painterly

- Coastal Scents 88 original/matte e/s pallete

- Clarins pencil eyeliner in purple

- Ellana MPM in Ethereal

- Estee Lauder black mascara

And for my lips, I chose to use a very pretty nude color..This is my current favorite among all the lipsticks I have..it is very non drying and already has some shine so I don't need to put lipgloss on top anymore :)

Here's some picture with O and Tatiana :)


Can this pass as a family picture? haha I think Tanya is too fair for us..my bf is tanned (he loves getting a tan while playing tennis) while I'm naturally fair (because of my Chinese bloodline) but I don't think I can produce a child as fair as her haha..Tanya is half Russian so she looks like a foreigner :) (for more pictures of us, check them out here)

Thanks for dropping by! Till next time :)

How I apply MY makeup

Hi guys! I've been so tired these last few days coz we've been general cleaning my room. The windows in my room are renovated so we need to move out all our stuff (all our drawers are in my room coz our house lacks storage area haha) and now that the new windows are installed, we are having a hard time putting everything back! haha we have so many stuff so I talked my mom out of donating all the clothes that we are not using...We are still not done so wish me luck!

I am loving my new windows! it provides perfect lighting for my makeup application..my room now is brighter :)

Now let's go to the main point of my post..one of my readers requested me to show how I apply my makeup..she said she likes my looks..I'm always flattered whenever someone compliments me that my makeup looks good and since she's the first one to request me for this one, I'm dedicating this to her..I hope this will help :)

1. After my skin care routine I apply my sunblock or BB cream with sun protection. I use my clean fingers in the application coz it is easier for me to control how much product I use and where to apply. Wait for a couple of minutes for your sunblock to be absorbed.




Don't forget to moisturize your undereyes and lips too prior to everything. This way, your skin will have enough time to absorb your skin care products before you put all your makeup.

2. I then apply my concealer. I put a small amount of product on the back of my non-dominant hand and use my ring finger of my dominant hand to put some products on my undereye area. I do this to conserve my concealer and to not contaminate the tube.



I then blend the dots using light tapping movements..I use my ring finger because it gives the least pressure among all my fingers. This is important in preventing premature wrinkles on our eye area :)

Repeat this step until you achieve your desired coverage. Just remember to use small amount of product per layer as to prevent it from creasing. Then set this with a loose powder (I use a fluffy concealer brush for this). I love using Ellana Awake concealer or Bare Escentuals Well Rested concealer coz these two can give my undereyes added brightness so I look fresh.

3. Apply your eyeshadow base. I love using an eyeshadow base because it not only makes my eyeshadows stay put during the day but also makes the colors more vibrant so I use less product each application. I use MAC Paintpot in Painterly but I want to buy UDPP or Smashbox Photo-op eyeshadow base. I love untinted or neutral bases coz I can use them for any color of eyeshadows :)

You can use a fluffly brush like MAC 217 in applying this but I prefer using my ring finger coz it's easier hehe :)

4. You can now apply your eye makeup! For this step, everyone has their own technique.

This is my technique regardless of colors I use. I prefer this because it is very simple and easy to follow :)

I use whites or the lightest shade of eyeshadows for my highlighting. You just use a fluffy brush like ELF e/s brush in putting color on your browbone. Then apply your mid tone shades or any color you want on the inner half of your lids using any flat shader brush you like. Then apply your darkest color on the outer half and V of your lids using a crease brush.Don't forget to blend!blend! blend! I love my MAC 217 brush for this purpose..It is super easy to blend using this brush.


I then put black or dark brown eyeliner on my upper lashline using my angled eyeliner brush. Curl my lashes and sometimes apply one coat of mascara. Lately, I use my contour brush from Ellana for applying some color on my lower lashline and white shadow in the inner corners of my eyes. I also apply white eyeliner on my waterline for that awake look :)

I always do my eyemakeup first before doing my whole face. This way, it is easier to clean up the fallouts from my eyeshadows. I don't need to worry about dfestroying my whole face makeup too :)


You are probably aware that I'm an MMU enthusiast so I only use mineral makeup for my face. I already posted an MMU tutorial before so I won't repeat it again..It is very detailed and has step-by-step on how I apply my MMU everyday :)

my personal MMU application


After applying your foundation, finishing powder and blush..apply your lipstick or liptint to your already moisturized lips..Remember we applied lipbalm before we started the whole makeup application? well this is the reason why. It is better to apply your lip colors to a well moisturized lips to prevent any cracking and dryness because lipsticks tends to dry your lips. If you apply lipbalm just prior to your lip color, your lipstick will probably disappear sooner coz it will just slide off.


Here's my FOTD/EOTD yesterday..I tried doing a neutral look with a cat-eye effect..I'm not used in making winged eyeliner so I want to practice and practice hehe :)



EYES
- Mary Kay Signature concealer in Ivory (undereyes) topped with
- Ellana Awake concealer
- MAC Paintpot in Painterly
- Twisted Fayte Breathe Deeply e/s (applied dry all over lid)
- MAC unorthodoz e/s (as highlight)
- La pensee dark brown e/s (for crease)
- Ellana Ethereal e/s (foiled as eyeliner)
- The Face Shop white eyeliner (on waterline)
- Clinique high impact mascara in Black




FACE
- Ellana Sheer Velvet Primer in White Chocolate
- Dayna's Minerals foundation in G2 & Vely (50-50 mix)
- Aromaleigh URFP in Peaches & Cream
- Ellana Finishing Powder in Pumpkin Pie (transluscent)
- Meow firefly blush in Radiance

LIPS
- Venus & Mars Emu lip balm
- Lancome lipstick (it came from Japan so I don't know the shade hehe)
- Clarins color quench lip balm in 00

I hope this helps! Till next time!

Update + FOTN/EOTN

Hi guys! I know I promised you a falsies post but I still can't put mine properly haha I think I've tried putting them on at least 5x already but it look so sloppy..so I'll just be posting my first FOTN since my skin asthma attack. This is taken during my Angkong's 72nd birthday last April 24 at Chinatown Restaurant :)

Skin Update: This is my 2nd day using Skin 79 BB cream since the itchies went away..I'm sure that I have no pimples 2 days ago..but now I have small ones on my whole face! I really am not sure if this is because of Skin 79 or it is just because I have very sensitive skin now and I react with anything I put on my face..I don't know..I'll keep on testing until I reach a conclusion..I don't want to let go of my Skin 79 BB cream yet hehe :)

Here's a shot with my Angkong. I think he looks so happy coz he's with his family again after 3 months of being away. You know, every birthday of his doubles as a family reunion, and since he is based in Mindanao and wents home here in Manila every 3 months for 2 weeks only, we really miss each other. And I'm happy that he got a good news as a birthday gift (my Mamang who was diagnosed with Stage 1 breast Cancer last 2 months ago but she doesn't need chemotherapy coz it is benign and is responding well with oral treatments) so he's happy about that :)

I used the following products:

FACE
- Skin 79 Triple Function BB Cream (hot pink)
- Dayna's Mineral Foundation in G2
- Ellana Minerals Sheer Velvet powder
- MAC Blot powder in Medium
- Dayna's Mineral Glow in Violet Vesper


With my baby sister Mei..I'm really a proud Ate (elder sister) haha :)

EYES
- Mary Kay Signature Concealer in Ivory topped with Ellana Concealer in Awake
- MAC Paintpot in Painterly
- Coastal Scents 88 e/s matte palette
*highlight - upper right, 2nd from top (bone color)
*lid wash - left side, 3rd row from the left, 5th down (red color)
*crease - lower left, 2nd row from the left, 3rd up from bottom (bronze color)
- MakeUp Forever Star Powder in 926 (White gold)
- MAC pigment in Blue Brown
- Estee Lauder High definition mascara in Black


Here's a shot of me after 5 hours without blotting..I still look good right? not that oily even after I ate a lot of oily foods hehe..this is the reason why I love my BB cream and MMU..keeps me looking fresh..My aunts all commented I look blooming the whole night :)


Ciao!

My Everyday Look

Okay, you probably have noticed that I'm not posting FOTD/EOTD for a long time already..this is because my look everyday is the same..I'm not allowed to wear bright colored makeup and also I have no urge to wear colorful eyeshadows..sad but true..my look is so boring lately..I'll probably try doing something fun this weekend..hmmm :)

So here's my everyday look whenever I go to work :)

FACE:
- Ellana Sheer Velvet Primer in White Chocolate
- Meow Frisky Abyssinian in Pampered Puss Formulation
- Joppa Finishing Powder in Rosey
- Ellana blush in Patience
- Dayna's Minerals Glow in Violet Vesper

LIPS:
- Venus & Mars Lip Detox
- Bare Naturals Lip tint in Bellafina

EYES:
- Mary Kay Signature Concealer in Ivory
- Ellana Concealer in Awake
- MAC e/s in Unorthodox
- MAC e/s in Relaxing
- Clarins Eyeliner pencil in Parme-Soft Plum
- The Face Shop Eyeliner Pencil in White


If I'm in the mood or I have a lot of time, I use Ellana MPM in Ethereal appliet wet to line my upper lash line..but since I'm bored with my look, I just used a colored liner instead :)


FYI, I didn't use any base for my MAC shadows and they still lasted me 12 hours! Even the Clarins eyeliner pencil stayed put..although they are not thta vibrant anymore, you can still see the colors at the end of the day..cool right? :)


Here's a shot of me wearing my white uniform..I really missed wearing white! I love being a nurse...the only thing I don't like about it is the ease of finding work in a hospital and of course the local compensation..but anyways, still love my profession..Ciao! :)

MMU all over + a story of a fan

I attended an anniversary celebration of my favorite Filipino author, Martha Cecilia..She celebrated her 13 years of Romance Writing yesterday, October 25, 2008 at Jade Valley Restaurant in Tomas Morato.

I began reading Matha Cecilia's works when I was still in high school (year 2000)..I collect her Kristine and Sweetheart Series..those are my favorites..then in July of 2005, I read in one of her books an email address where we can contact her..of course, being a fan of her works, I emailed her immediately..I actually gave her a testimonial haha..and when she replied, I was really ecstatic..she told me that I can join her forum (made by one of her fans for her www.eirycat.proboards50.com)..luckily, I was part of the first ever EB/get together of the forum and that was when I met her personally and the time we started to become friends..fast forward to today..it has been more than 3 years already but we are still close..seeing each other whenever there are book signings or just simple get togethers on food courts and malls..and I am happy that I can really feel I am special in her eyes :)

This is my look yesterday night..I wore a very simple dress and a white knitted bolero and silver peep toe flats...I didn't wear the black dress and beige high-heeled sandals Vanessa helped me to choose (thanx for that sis!) because I was told there are a lot who will wear black that night and I realized that I need to be on my feet for most of the time since I was an organizer of the party too :)

My makeup is simple..and of course, all MMU..I really can't say enough that I love love how MMU can make me look flawless in pictures haha :D

Face:
- Lauress Kickstart primer in Medium
- Milan Oil at Bay primer
- Pure Anada foundation Mix topped with Dayna's Mineral foundation in G2
- Milan Perfect Presentation finishing powder
- Ellana bronzer in Patience
- Meow blush in Cat got your tongue topped with
- Dayna's glow in Violet Vesper

Eyes:
- Mary Kay Signature concealer in Ivory topped with
- Dayna's Minerals foundation in Vely and
- MEOW undereye concealer in Frisky Chartreux
- MAC paintpot in Painterly
- MAC Unorthodox e/s as highlighter
- MUFE starpowder in #926 (all-over lid..dry)
- Artdeco e/s in #20 as crease
- Ellana e/s in Ethereal as eyeliner (applied dry on upper lashline only)
- Clinique waterproof mascara
Lip:
- The Body Shop lip and cheek tint
- Shu Uemura lipstick in #949
- petroleum jelly as gloss

I also used MMU for my legs since I was wearing a dress..I used Dreamworld foundie in Luna formulation all over my legs and I looked like I have stockings on! Cool hehe..check this picture out..it looks flawless even though I have so many insect bites on my legs :)

Try using your MMU foundies on your body too! it really works ..very photogenic :)
Till next time! mwah*