PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: MAC MATTE EYESHADOW IN CHROME YELLOW

Let's look at MAC MATTE EYESHADOW IN CHROME YELLOW.

This is rated a 4.1 out of 5 by the girls in makeupalley. It's an intense matte yellow shade.

THE VERDICT:

The reason why I bought this eyeshadow is because it's such a unique color. All the yellow eyeshadows I see and buy are either too light or too sheer. This color is what I meant by YELLOW EYESHADOW.

It seems chalky at first but as you swipe your brush continuously on the e/s, the texture eventually becomes "buttery", just like my Carbon e/s, which is also a matte variant. 

The color reminds me of the feathers of a peacock. It's really good for highlighting if you apply a small amount and if you layer it, it gives an intense yellow color.

This is also good for the stage because it could pass off as a gold eyeshadow, without being shimmery, (matte make- up is the recommended variant for the stage). This is also good in making my peepers appear bigger on stage.

I like how it adds a pop of color on my lids whenever I use this. This is buildable so you could control the yellow color on your eyes. Imagine the multiple possibilities if you use this with blue, purple, black, green, pink and orange eyeshadows! This is also great for night outs because it adds a dash of color on your eyes.

I just hope we have this color in our country along with the Show Orchid Lipstick.

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: NARS POWDER BLUSH IN ORGASM

Let's look at NARS POWDER BLUSH IN ORGASM.

This blush color is an award- winning shade from Nars' collection and is quoted as one of the best blushes ever created.

I got mine from a pabili from a friend in the USA

THE VERDICT:

Let's start with the case. The blush looks really expensive and classy because of the rubberized packaging. Although it looks very nice, I hate how it gets dirty easily. I just put it in my make- up kit this morning and when I'm about to retouch, I see powder spills and scratches on the rubber casing, which makes it look very used, though I just got this yesterday. What's worse, it's really hard to take the stains off of the case. I hate it but seems like the scratches will be there forever.

The compact has a mirror, which makes it convenient, but I just hope they include a brush. As you can see, the color is a peach- pink shade with hints of gold shimmer.

Here's a swatch. This blush is absolutely pigmented and I love the shimmer that it gives to my cheeks. The shimmer is not overpowering and it gives your cheeks a summer glow. Layer it for maximum color pay- off and 1- 2 swipes is enough to give you a pink- peach- bronze glow. I'm an NC42 and it really looks fab on morenas because it enhances a tan skin (ala sun goddess :D). I also think that this will be a pretty peach choice of blush for fair skinned ladies, which will give their cheeks a summer glow.

Will I buy this again? It's a yes and a no. Yes, if I have the budget and No, because I really love pink blushes. I might buy another Nars blush, but I'll try their pink shades.

I see why people rave about this product so much because without a doubt, it's really a lovely color. It's versatility in giving fair and dark skin tones a lovely flush makes this a winner. There are some peach blushes that look orange on fair skin tones and look terracotta and sheer on dark skin tones. So I must say, it's really worth owning an Orgasm.

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: TARTE MINI LIPGLOSS

Let's look at TARTE'S PURSE YOUR LIPS LIMITED EDITION LIPGLOSS COLLECTION

I only actually have one of the glosses. I have the second to the last lipgloss. It's a milky- pink shade. I saw this from a friend and I tried buying it off her make- up stash. She sold it to me at 350php. It's kinda' expensive for a tiny tube but I don't care, it's so lovely!

The picture below is the pic of the original product, which contains 9 limited edition shades by Tarte. This retails at $39.

Lovely, ain't it?

THE VERDICT:

This is the actual product. Im into pink shades right now so when I fondled with her make- up kit, I saw the lovely clutch with tons of cute tarte lipglosses inside and this color really caught my eye. It also smelled like caramel in the tube.

I applied it on top of my NYX l/s in Tea Rose and I must say, it really did wonders! The milky- pink color of the gloss enhanced my nyx lipstick without making it too light. It gave a nice pink nude finish with a fabulous shine.

What made me love this more is, it made my Nyx l/s stay put for hours, which goes to show that this l/g has a good staying power. It also keeps my pucker moist too!

Actual lipgloss

Skin swatch

Lip swatch

The only con of this product is, there's not much lipgloss inside the tube so you might empty this up faster than you think if you really like wearing this. Another bad thing, it's unavailable locally. I just hope some company brings Tarte to the Philippines!

**OMG, I'm thinking of asking a friend to buy me this in the USA. Gastooosss!!! :D

CAN SOMEBODY PLEASE HELP ME? (BLOG PROBLEMS)

I CAN'T VIEW MY FOLLOWERS. AND IT'S NOT SHOWING IN THE FOLLOWERS BAR, WHICH IS RIGHT ABOVE MY ENTRIES. I DON'T KNOW HOW TO FIX THIS. I HAVEN'T DELETED OR REMOVED THE FOLLOWERS BOX IN MY LAYOUT SETTINGS BUT THE TINY HEADSHOTS ARE NOT SHOWING WHENEVER I TRY TO VIEW MY BLOG. 

CHECK THE FOLLOWERS BOX ON TOP. YOU CAN'T SEE THE TINY HEAD SHOTS RIGHT? I HAVE NEW FOLLOWERS THAT I CAN'T VIEW BECAUSE THEIR HEAD SHOTS ARE NOT SHOWING SO I CAN'T CLICK ON THEM. I WANNA VISIT THEIR SITES AND THANK THEM FOR FOLLOWING.

CAN SOMEBODY PLEASE HELP ME? YOUR HELP WILL BE DEEPLY APPRECIATED.

THANKS IN ADVANCE

:/

HAUL FROM THE STATES!

Finally, the stuff i ordered from my friend from the u.s.a. has finally i arrived!

Well, not everything's mine, some of these are for my friends. I JUST WISH EVERYTHING'S MINE. Just to give you an idea of the stuff in this loot, here are the products:

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural (Deep Dark and Medium Dark)

Nars blush in Orgasm

MAC Matte Eyeshadow in Chrome Yellow

MAC Satin lipstick in Retro

MAC Studio Finish Concealer in NC42

MAC Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NC42

Now, off to my hauls.

I still lack some airbrush stuff from MAC here and an NC30 Studio Fix Powder Pact. I just couldn't imagine how happy I'll be if all of these were mine! :D

THESE ARE THE STUFF THAT I ACTUALLY ORDERED. NOT MUCH, BUT I LACK HERE TWO MUFE EYESHADOWS, WHICH ARE UNFORTUNATELY, OUT OF STOCK (BOO!)

FOTDS, REVIEWS AND SWATCHES TO FOLLOW! :D

FOTD: LV SUMMER (MY LUXURY LUST CONTEST ENTRY)

STUFF USED: 

MAC STUDIO FIX POWDER PLUS FOUNDATION (NC42 AND NC40)

MAC EYESHADOWS IN CHROME YELLOW, CARBON, RICEPAPER AND GLAMOUR CHECK!

NARS BLUSH IN ORGASM

LAURA MERCIER CAVIAR EYELINER IN BLACK

LANCOME JUICY GLOSS

EVER BILENA PENCIL EYELINER IN BLACK

MAC MATTE LIPSTICK IN RUSSIAN RED

Here's my FOTD of the day which serves as an entry for Fashion 514's contest entitled Luxury Lust (for the details, click the link at the end of this post).

I've always loved and admired the timeless elegance of Louis Vuitton. I told myself, I'll have one of these one day. Truth be told, these bags are truly a luxury so it's not just like buying a pair of heels.

I have a couple of Pradas, which are sleek, black and classy. They're actually very good accessories but when I had the chance to grab an LV, I did it. And it was a good choice. The monogram classic will always be timeless, and it never fails to spice up any outfit. What's more, whenever I'm gonna bring my speedy 25 for the day, for some weird reason, I automatically dress up. And when you're dressed up and primped, you feel pretty, confident and beautiful, which are the essences of attaining a good balance for a woman. But if course, these essences shouldn't be based on material stuff alone, but what I'm trying to say is, whatever that makes you feel beautiful, DO IT OR WEAR IT. It's just like a lucky charm, you wear it because you want luck. If you find something that will make you feel confident and beautiful, WEAR IT OR DO IT.

WARNING: CAMWHORING AHEAD! :D

HERE'S AN EYE SHOT

TO END THIS ENTRY, HERE'S ME, MODELING MY LOUIS VUITTON MONOGRAM SPEEDY 25., THE GREATEST HAUL OF MY LIFE SO FAR. AND NOT TO MENTION, THIS IS THE INSPIRATION BEHIND MY MAKE- UP.

I WANTED A SUMMER- Y LOOK SO I CHOSE TO CREATE THIS. IT HAS AN AVANT- GARDE QUALITY WITHOUT GOING OVERBOARD. ACTUALLY, A LITTLE ALTERATION COULD MAKE THIS LOOK WEARABLE! :)

I LOVE HOW THE YELLOW, PEACH AND BROWN BLENDED MARVELOUSLY TO CREATE THIS SUMMER LOOK. I ALSO CHOSE THESE COLORS BECAUSE I KNOW THAT IT WOULD COMPLIMENT THE LOVELY CLASSIC MONOGRAM LV STYLE. I DECIDED TO APPLY RED LIPSTICK AND ADD THE RED BANDANNA TO COMPLIMENT EACH OTHER, FRENCH- STYLE. :)

**LUXURY BAGS ARE QUITE ADDICTING..I'M ACTUALLY LEMMING FOR A MURAKAMI ALMA...GOTTA CONTROL MYSELF!!!! :D

....GIRLS, THEY CAN'T GET ENOUGH. :D

To join Fashionista 514's Luxury Lust Contest, click HERE

MY UPDATED LIPSTICK COLLECTION

HI GUYS! SORRY, THIS POST IS QUITE LATE. MY GLOBE BROADBAND'S LIKE A SLOWPOKE SO I HAVE TONS OF ENTRIES THAT ARE ON HOLD.

BTW, HOW'S YOUR WEDNESDAY? I HAD A BLAST WITH MY OPENING NIGHT AS SEPANG LOCA IN OUR PLAY, HAD A GREAT DINNER AND COFFEE WITH HUBBY AND DECIDED TO GO HOME EARLY BECAUSE I FINALLY REALIZED THAT I NEED REST.

TOO BAD, I'M NOT FEELING SLEEPY WHEN I GOT HOME SO I DECIDED TO PUT MYSELF TO SLEEP BY DOING SOMETHING.

I WAS FONDLING WITH MY MAKE- UP BECAUSE I DON'T WANT TO SURF THE NET BECAUSE I'M AFRAID I'LL GET HOOKED AND END UP SLEEPING AT 5 A.M., WHICH SHOULDN'T HAPPEN BECAUSE I HAVE A CLASS IN THE MORNING!

TRULY, TEMPTATION IS TOO HARD TO RESIST AND I NEVER THOUGHT THAT MY MAKE- UP FONDLING WILL BE THE CAUSE OF MY NET SURFING! GOOD LUCK TO ME TOMORROW. :P

ANYWAY, I'D JUST LIKE TO SHARE THAT AS OF THE MOMENT, THE LIPSTICK IS MY MOST FAVORITE MAKE- UP ITEM. I JUST LOVE HOW IT MAKES MY LIPS PRETTY AND HOW IT INSTANTLY GLAMORIZES A DULL- LOOKING FACE. I ALWAYS BUY LIPSTICKS IN SHADES OF PINK, REDS, BROWNS AND NUDES BECAUSE THESE COLORS SUIT ME THE MOST AND I ALSO LOVE THE COLORS. TEH VIOLETS/ PURPLES ARE JUST UNIQUE AND NICE LOOKING. OFTENTIMES, I'D SPORT BROWN LIPS BUT MOST OF THE TIME, I'D SPORT PINK LIPS. ALSO, I PREFER MATTE LIPSTICKS. IT'S CLASSY AND I LOVE THE VINTAGE LOOK AND FEEL OF IT (ESPECIALLY RED LIPSTICKS). I REALY DON'T LIKE FROST VARIANTS BECAUSE THEY MAKE MY TEETH LOOK YELLOW AND IT FEELS ROUGH ON THE LIPS. I'M ALSO NOT FOND OF GLOSSY LIPSTICKS BECAUSE THEY LOOK AND FEEL MESSY IF I ACCIDENTALLY TOUCH MY LIPS. PLUS, THEY GO OFF EASILY. I CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF IT! I'M ACTUALLY REFRAINING FROM CHECKING OUT BOBBI BROWN AND MAC COUNTERS BECAUSE I MIGHT END UP PURCHASING A LIPSTICK! I HAD AN ACCIDENTAL HAUL LAST TIME, WHICH IS THE BOBBI BROWN CREAMY LIPCOLOR THOUGH I WAS OUT OF BUDGET ALREADY. THE COLOR I GOT IS SOO NICE, THE PACKAGING IS SO SLEEK AND I'M LOVIN, THE TEXTURE. I OVERALL LOVE THE LIPSTICK. THAT WAS AN EXTRA COST WORTH 1350PHP! :D

AS OF THE MOMENT, I HAVE 15 LIPSTICK TUBES, IF I DIDN'T SELL MY MAC LUSTRE LIPSTICK IN TOUCH, IT WILL BE 16 ALL IN ALL. SO HERE'S AN UPDATE OF MY CURRENT LIPSTICK COLLECTION. ENJOY!

I'M ACTUALLY GOING TO TRY SOME LIPSTICKS FORM BOBBI BROWN (OH NO, BROKELAND, HERE I COME). BUT I'M VERY CERTAIN THAT I'LL BE PURCHASING ST. GERMAIN IF EURISTOCRATS 2 COMES TO THE PHILIPPINES. FINALLY, IT WAS REFORMULATED.

SERIOUSLY, I HAVE TO REFRAIN FROM HOARDING LIPSTICKS OR ELSE I'LL GO BROKE AND BE FORCED TO WEAR EVERY SINGLE COLOR ON EVERY SINGLE DAY IF I'M CONSIDERING EMPTYING THE TUBES UP!!! :D

THE REDS: THE FACE SHOP COLOR CARE LIPSTICK IN 301, MAC MATTE LIPSTICK IN RUSSIAN RED, MAC MATTE LIPSTICK IN DIVA

THE BROWNS/NUDES (L-R): DIO ADDICT LIPSTICK IN ROSE SCENARIO, MAC SATIN LIPSTICK IN MALT, MAC SATIN LIPSTICK IN SPIRIT

THE PINKS (L-R): MAKE UP FOR EVER LACQUERED LIPSTICK IN 203 (ORANGE FLUO PINK), NYX ROUND LIPSTICK IN TEA ROSE, MAC AMPLIFIED CREME LIPSTICK IN PROFUSION, MAC SATIN LIPSTICK IN TWIG, BOBBI BROWN CREAMY LIPCOLOR IN RETRO PINK

THE VIOLETS (L-R): MAC CREMESHEEN LIPSTICK IN LAVENDER WHIP AND MAC FROST LIPSTICK IN PURPLE RITE FROM THE STYLE WARRIOR COLLECTION

THE ORANGES/TERRACOTTAS: MAC MATTE LIPSTICK IN MARRAKESH

"DEATH BY LIPSTICK."

AN EXCITING LINE UP OF PLAYS FROM DIFFERENT THEATRE COMPANIES

THIS YEAR'S THEATER SEASON FOR THE DIFFERENT PHILIPPINE THEATRE COMPANIES IS A SEASON OF FRESH NEW PLAYS THAT ARE BRILLIANT, EXCITING AND ON THE EDGE. BE SURE TO CATCH A SHOW. SUPPORT PHILIPPINE THEATRE AND EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF THE THEATRE!

DULAANG UP'S LULU BY DEXTER SANTOS

OPENS ON AUG. 5 WEDNESDAY 7PM

VENUE: WILFRIDO MA. GUERRERO THEATRE (WMGT) PALMA HALL, UP- DILIMAN QUEZON CITY

DEAD STARS, 1925/ SEPANG LOCA BY ANTON JUAN JR.

VENUE: TEATRO HERMOGENES YLAGAN (THY), FACULTY CENTER, UP DILIMAN QUEZON CITY

JULY 21- AUG.1 7PM (1O AM AND 3PM ON WEEKENDS, 7PM ON WEEKDAYS)

ATLANTIS PRODUCTIONS' SPRING AWAKENING BY CHARI ARESPACHOCHAGA

SEPTEMBER 25, 2009 - OCTOBER 17, 2009

VENUE: CARLOS P. ROMULO AUDITORIUM, RCBC PLAZA, MAKATI CITY

SEE YOU AT THE THEATRE!

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: MAC FROST LIPSTICK IN PURPLE RITE FROM THE STYLE WARRIOR COLLECTION

Let's look at my MAC FROST LIPSTICK IN PURPLE RITE FROM THE STYLE WARRIOR COLLECTION.

THE VERDICT:

This costs 950php. I got mine through a swap with sis Khymm from sis Lelila. Khymm swapped her Pink Swoon with Lelila's 

Purple Rite and Khymm swapped the Purple Rite with my Desert Rose blush. :)

Purple Rite is probably one of the most popular items of the Style Warrior Collection. It's a purple lipstick with gold frosting. I wasn't actually lemming for one but I thought of giving it a try since I don't have to shell out any moolah for this one.

First off, I love the packaging. It's as good as MAC's Dress Camp and the Neo Sci- Fi collection. Their collection lipsticks look very sophisticated and expensive so I'm giving the packaging 5 lipsticks. 

The girls in makeupalley gave this l/s a 4.5 out of 5.0.

Swatch

Purple Rite looks like a shocking violet lipstick in the tube but the gold and purple frostings tone down the color. If you apply it on your lips, you'll realize that surprisingly, it's such a wearable color. I like this more than up the amp and violetta, which I think are the violet lipsticks of MAC that are hard to pull off. This li/s is good for day and build the color if you want to wear it during the night. Layer it with gloss for a dramatic look. I'd probably wear it during days where I'll just stroll around the mall, walk my dogs in The Fort High Street or if I'm going out with friends. I'd love to wear this to school but I hate how the running around from building to building leaves me sweaty and icky so I have the tendency to wipe my face with my hands as if I'm slathering facial foam on it. Staining my face with purple gunk doesn't seem like a very great idea!

Lip Swatch

The packaging is what made me like this product so much. But between Lavender Whip and Purple Rite, Lavender Whip will always have a special place in my heart. :)

PRODUCT REVIEW: AVON SIMPLY PRETTY FRESH RADIANCE MAKE- UP BASE PINK GLOW

I just recently purchased Avon Simply Pretty Fresh Radiance Make- Up Base Pink Glow. So here's an initial review.

This costs 150php. You can order it through your local Avon ladies. It's medium sized tube with a cream colored base inside. But once you spread it on your skin, it starts to give off a hint of pink color with tiny pink glimmers.

This promised to keep oil at bay for hours and to make make- up last longer on your skin.

With a girl who sweats profusely and with an oily t- zone area, here's how it effected on my face.

THE VERDICT:

At first application, you could see a hint of pink glow on your face because the pink glow will help give you a rosy glow. It is unscented, and it feels lightweight. It also dries easily, which is a good thing. In all fairness to this product, it really makes the colors pop, especially the blush.

After 2 hours, my face starts to sweat and I wiped my nose and I have felt that there's already oil. Then I had to run to another building which means Sweat- Time for me. I wiped my face and I could already feel that my face has turned into an oil mine. 

Swatch

Check out the pinkish glow

As compared to Philosophy's Never Let Them See You Shine oil and shine control primer, which keeps oil at bay for around 4 hours, this Simply Pretty face base is almost at par with Philosophy's (around 50%). It's a good buy for those who have combination skin and for those with normal skin because it just helps your make- up colors pop out and it roughly keeps you oil- free for two hours so that's kinda' good for a 150 bucks primer. But if your face is an oil mine, I suggest you find a primer that will really keep you shine free for more than 2 hours at least. Primers will usually last for 4 hours and it doesn't really keep you literally shine free for 4 hours because our pores literally produces oil and sweat so the best the primers could do is to keep it half as oily. 

If your work doesn't require running around and most of the time you'll stay indoors, this primer will do you justice. I'm not sure though if you can apply it over make- up as opposed to Philosophy's primer, which is a winning characteristic for me.

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: NYX ROUND LIPSTICK IN TEA ROSE

Let's look at NYX ROUND LIPSTICK IN TEA ROSE.

THE VERDICT:

This costed me 100php. Sis Khymm bought this for me because she knows a NYX seller from Cebu and it's where she gets her nyx products from. I just thought of giving it a try because I've read good reviews about the color of the lipstick. I don't mind stacking up 15 lipstick tubes because I'm such a lipstick eater and it's currently my most favorite make- up product. :D

Okay, so Tea Rose is a lovely color. It looks like a coral shade in the tube but it pays off as a pink- nude lipstick with a coral undertone. It smells like grandma's perfume though, but at least it's not overpowering or annoying. 

True enough, I'm quite impressed with the color. It's quite pigmented also. It feels VERY lightweight, as compared to the rich and thick lipsticks of MAC and Bobbi Brown.

Skin Swatch

Nyx is such a best bet for those who are on a budget but unfortunately, it's unavailable locally so we have to scour online sellers and find out if they're selling nyx. So if you're on a budget I suggest you try the brand. I just hope they open a branch in the Philippines.

Lip Swatch

In terms of quality, I would just give this a 3 out of 5. Truth be told, it doesn't last long. I wore this last night and hubby kissed me thrice on the lips and the lipstick was totally wiped out. I hate how I'd have to reapply it over and over again. I think the reason behind the unimpressive staying power is because the consistency feels too sheer and light, so it doesn't really last on your lips.

I hate raining on the nyx lovers' parade but I wouldn't consider repurchasing another. I might try Chloe. Bottomline, I wouldn't pay for exorbitant shipping rates for some nyx products, especially their lipsticks. I just hope they improve their formula. But this product ain't too bad after all, there couldn't be any worse than Ever Bilena lipsticks.

FINALLY! MY PACKAGE HAS ARRIVED!

At last, my package arrived. Thank God. I was almost thinking that it got lost that's why it took days before I received this. But still, AIR21'S SERVICE IS CRAP. PERIOD.

Nice protective wrapper. Imma keep this for future transactions. :D

This package is from Sis Khymm. This contains the NYX l/s I asked her to buy me and sis Lelila's (girltalker) Purple Rite Lipstick from the Style Warrior Collection. I'm soo loving my package! :)

Thanks sis Khymm for the Kanebo freebie! :)

*Reviews and FOTDs to follow! I HAVE TONS OF STUFF TO REVIEW AND FOTDS TO CREATE! YAY! :)

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: BOBBI BROWN POWDER BLUSH IN PALE PINK

Let's look at my Bobbi Brown Powder Blush in Pale Pink.

THE VERDICT:

This costed me 1300php. I encountered this blush when I was in grade school. It used to come in a round black pot w/o a clear plastic on the cover that let's you see the color of the product. I literally stole it from my mom and brought it to school though we have a "no- make- up for students" rule because it's such a lovely pink blush. I'd dab a bit of the powder on my cheeks and spread it a bit and it gives me a nice glow during high school days.

I tried finding good alternatives of this one from MAC, since I went gaga over MAC when my cosmetic fixation started 2 years ago. I bought Desert Rose and Angel but I ended up selling these because I really didn't like the pink flush these products gave. But don't get me wrong, both products are nice but I'm looking for something else.

I just decided to grab Bobbi Brown's Pale Pink Powder Blush. It's the perfect candy pink blush for me. The best thing about it's lovely pink color, it really makes your skin glow and makes your face look fresh. The pigment pay- off is fantastic and staying power is relatively good as well.

 Swatch

I would seriously repurchase this again and I'm not planning to find dupes for this color. there's only one pink blush for me. and that's Bobbi Brown's Pale pink. :)